Route criteria

General information

► The route calculated can be influenced by selecting certain criteria.
► The route criteria can be changed when the destination is entered and during destination guidance.
► Road types are part of the navigation data and are taken into consideration when planning a route, such as when avoiding highways.
► The recommended route may differ from the route you would take based on personal experience.
► The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
► Destination guidance with traffic bulletins, refer to page 164.

Changing the route criteria

1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3.   "Route preference"  4. Select the criterion:"Route preference"
4. Select the criterion:

route, "Fast route": time-optimized route, being a combination of the shortest possible route and the fastest roads.
combination "ECO PRO route": optimized combination of the fastest and shortest route.
irrespective "Short route": short distance, irrespective of how fast or slow progress will be.
► "Alternative routes": if available, alternative routes are suggested during active route guidance.

With the Professional navigation system:

the individual suggestions are highlighted in color.

5. Specify additional criteria for the route, if

5. Specify additional criteria for the route, if necessary:

► "Avoid highways": highways are avoided wherever possible.
► "Avoid toll roads": toll roads are avoided wherever possible.
► "Avoid ferries": ferries are avoided where possible.

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