Updating the navigation data

General information

Navigation data are stored in the vehicle and can be updated.

Navigation data and authorization codes are available from your service center.

▷ Depending on the data volume, a data update may take several hours.
▷ Update during the trip to preserve battery..
▷ During the update, only the basic functions of the navigation system are available..
▷ The status of the update can be viewed..
▷ The system restarts after the update..
▷ The data carrier with the navigation data can be removed after the update is complete.

Performing an update

1. Insert the navigation DVD into the DVD player with the labeled side facing up.

2. Follow the instructions on the Control Display.

3. Enter the authorization code of the navigation DVD and change the DVD if needed.

If the trip is interrupted, follow the instructions on the Control Display and restart the update if necessary.

Viewing the status

1. Open "Options".

2. "Navigation update"

Removing navigation DVD

1.  button 1. Press button 1.

The DVD emerges slightly from the drive.

The DVD emerges slightly from the drive
The DVD emerges slightly from the drive

2. Remove the DVD.

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