Becker® MAP PILOT Operating guide
Contents >>> >D > GB >F >I >E >P > NL > DK >S >N > FIN > TR > GR > PL > CZ >H > RUS CONTENTS Contents Safety instructions The Becker® MAP PILOT Usage Unpacking the Becker® MAP PILOT 2 4 5 5 Checking the delivery Delivery contents Complaints Dealing with the packaging 5 5 6 6 Description of unit Battery USB connecting cable Map update/Additional functions Registration Repairs Emissions and disposal General operation Maintenance and care Battery quality declaration Commissioning Power supply Memory car
CONTENTS Map toolbox Route guidance Cancelling route guidance Entering/deleting a stopover Setting route options Skipping a destination Muting announcements My Route Displaying the entire route TMC on the route Point of interest on the route Blocking a route Map display Position display Adjust position Repeating an announcement 34 34 34 34 35 35 35 35 35 36 37 37 38 39 39 40 Settings Route guidance settings 41 41 Route options Reality view Signposts Lane recommendations Announcements 41 42 42 42 42 Ma
>>> SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions >D > GB >F >I >E >P > NL > DK >S >N > FIN > TR > GR > PL > CZ >H > RUS !Safety instructions • Operation of the unit is permitted only if traffic conditions are suitable and you are absolutely sure that you, your passengers or other motorists are not endangered, obstructed or inconvenienced. In all cases, all applicable road traffic regulations must be obeyed. Destinations may only be entered when the vehicle is stationary.
THE BECKER® MAP PILOT Usage problems, depending on the setting. The Becker® MAP PILOT is a high-performance navigation module for use in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The Becker® MAP PILOT can be used with the optional equipment "Pre-fitting for Becker® MAP PILOT" and "Becker® MAP PILOT (incl. pre-fitting). The unit and the accessories are to be protected against moisture and dirt. Unpacking the Becker® MAP PILOT The Becker® MAP PILOT Note: Your Becker® MAP PILOT is delivered in stable packaging.
>>> >D > GB >F THE BECKER® MAP PILOT Complaints Description of unit Please check first on www.beckermappilot.com (FAQs, software updates) for possible solutions. If this should not lead to success, please contact your dealer. The Becker® MAP PILOT consists of the basic Becker® MAP PILOT unit and the supplied accessories in the delivery contents. Dealing with the packaging Note: The basic unit and the accessories must not be opened or modified in any way.
THE BECKER® MAP PILOT >>> Registration >D You can register your product using our software service. We will then inform you of any new updates and other news. > GB >F You can register online on the Becker homepage www.beckermappilot.com. >I >E The “Map and Software update” menu item is located under “Service”. >P > NL Repairs > DK The unit must not be opened in the event of damage. Please contact your dealer.
>>> GENERAL OPERATION Maintenance and care General operation >D >F The unit is maintenance-free. For proper care, a commercially available cleansing fluid for electrical devices may be applied using a soft damp cloth. >I !Danger! >E Danger to life by electrocution. Always switch off the unit and disconnect the mains power supply unit before cleaning the unit, supplied components or accessories.
GENERAL OPERATION Battery quality declaration Commissioning Memory card The capacity of the rechargeable battery in your Becker® MAP PILOT decreases with every charging/discharging cycle. Improper storage at excessively high or low temperatures may also cause a gradual deterioration of capacity. Consequently, the operating time may be substantially reduced even in the case of a fully charged battery.
>>> GENERAL OPERATION Unit holder >D > GB >F >I >E >P > NL > DK >S >N The Becker® MAP PILOT is inserted in the holder in the vehicle’s glove compartment. To remove the Becker® MAP PILOT from the holder, push the slide at the front of the holder. Note: The slide can be pulled out. When the slide is pulled out, the Becker® MAP PILOT cannot be unlocked. This can serve as an additional protection against theft. To unlock the Becker® MAP PILOT the slide can only be inserted one way.
GENERAL OPERATION To select a menu item, you must first turn the rotary control/push button to highlight the item and then press the rotary control/push button. Note: The rotary control/push button can also be moved in 8 different directions. This is dealt with separately in the guide. Delete function In input menus you can delete characters by pressing the C button. Note: The C button is located to the right of the rotary control/push button.
>>> >D > GB >F >I >E GENERAL OPERATION The navigation satellites currently available are shown in the bottom right corner. If no valid location can be determined in spite of received satellites, the icon is displayed. > NL > DK >S > FIN > TR > GR > PL > CZ >H > RUS Some applications require input using the input menu. Entering characters Characters are input by selecting them with the rotary control/push button.
GENERAL OPERATION Selecting from a list Once a few letters of the desired selection have been entered, you can select your destination from the selection list. > In the input menu, push the rotary control/push button downwards. Switching between upper and lower case During free text entry, it is possible to switch between upper/lower case and the automatic function. 1 > Select the desired entry from the list using the rotary control/push button. The entry is accepted and the selection list is closed.
>>> GENERAL OPERATION >D Content Manager Becker® MAP PILOT > GB >F >I >E >P > NL > DK >S >N > FIN > TR > GR > PL > CZ >H > RUS The Content Manager Becker® MAP PILOT is a PC based application containing a number of important functions to help you manage the content on your Becker® MAP PILOT.
NAVIGATION MODE What is navigation? Navigation mode The term “navigation” (lat. navigare = to travel by sea) is generally understood to mean the location of a vehicle, the determination of the direction and distance from the desired destination and the required route. Stars, prominent landmarks, compass and satellites etc. are used as navigation aids. With the Becker® MAP PILOT, the location is determined by the GPS receiver.
>>> NAVIGATION MODE Last destinations >D > GB >F >I In the last destinations, the most recent destinations and stored destinations are displayed and can be selected directly. > Select Last destinations from the main menu. >E >P > NL > DK >S >N > FIN > TR > GR > PL > CZ >H > RUS If you have already entered your home address, you can start route guidance to your home address in the last destinations (Home).
NAVIGATION MODE Option Meaning Show details The data for the destination is displayed. From this screen you can display the destination on the map, display the route or start the route guidance. Name entry The destination can be renamed. If the destination is given a name it is automatically protected. Protect entry The destination is protected against automatic deletion. This function is only available in the case of unprotected destinations. Remove Protection of the destinaprotection tion is disabled.
>>> NAVIGATION MODE Destination input >D > GB >F You can enter a destination in a number of ways. > Select Enter destination from the main menu. >I >E >P > NL > DK The destination input menu will appear. >S Structure of the destination input menu >N • Enter address The various steps from selecting an address to starting route guidance can be carried out using Enter address. See “Entering an address” on page 18.
NAVIGATION MODE Selecting a province Note: If a province of destination has already been entered it will remain until you select a different province. > Select the entry containing the province of destination. > Select the first letters of the destination province. The selection list will appear. > Select the desired province.
>>> >D > GB >F >I >E >P > NL > DK >S >N > FIN > TR > GR > PL > CZ >H > RUS NAVIGATION MODE When sufficient letters have been entered it will automatically switch to a list from which you can select the city. However, you can switch to the list before this by pushing the rotary control/push button downwards. You can then select the city from the list. Selecting the street In the Street menu field the street and house number can be entered separately.
NAVIGATION MODE Selecting a house number After entering the destination city and street, you can enter a house number so as to further limit the choice. Note: Instead of entering the house number, you can also enter an intersection. However, it is not possible to enter both at the same time. > Select No. The input menu for the house number will appear. > Enter the house number. > Select from the automatically displayed list the desired house number.
>>> >D > GB >F >I >E >P > NL > DK >S >N > FIN > TR > GR > PL > CZ >H > RUS NAVIGATION MODE Showing the destination on the map > In the address input menu, push the rotary control/push button to the right. > Select On map. The map display is opened and the destination is displayed. Storing a destination > In the address input menu, push the rotary control/push button to the right. > Select Save. > Enter the desired name. The destination is transferred to the last destinations and protected.
NAVIGATION MODE Points of interest Points of interest (POI for short) include airports and ferry ports, restaurants, hotels, petrol stations, public buildings. You can use points of interests as navigation destinations. > Select Enter point of interest from the destination input menu. POI nearby/POI near destination > In the POI menu, select POI nearby for a POI nearby. or > In the POI menu, select POI near destination for a POI near the destination.
>>> >D > GB >F >I >E >P NAVIGATION MODE Note: Push the rotary control/push button to the right for further control options. Note: If you have already entered an address, this address will appear by default. > Select Start guidance to begin route guidance to the point of interest straight away. > Press the Select category button. POI near address > In the POI menu, select POI near address. > NL The points of interest categories available for the entered city are displayed.
NAVIGATION MODE > Enter the phone number (or a part of the number) of the desired point of interest. > To confirm the previous input, select or press and hold the rotary control/push button. Selecting a destination from the map You can select a destination straight from the map. > Select Select on map from the destination input menu. The map display appears. >D > GB >F > The Becker® MAP PILOT displays in a list all the points of interest corresponding to the number entered.
>>> NAVIGATION MODE Route planning >D > GB >F >I >E >P > NL The route planning menu allows you to create and select individual routes. To do this, enter the individual destination points for the desired route. It is then possible to travel to these points consecutively without having to enter any further information. You can also optimise the destination points entered and in so doing change their order. > Select Route planning from the destination input menu.
NAVIGATION MODE • Route list Displays a list of the individual stages. • Options Calls up further options. You can then simulate the route, optimise the route (order of the destinations to be travelled to) and call up the route options. • and Scrolls through the individual stages in the route. Creating a new route > Select Create new route from the route menu. You can now enter a stage destination as described under “Destination input” on page 18.
>>> NAVIGATION MODE >D Traffic announcements using TMC > GB >F >I >E >P > NL > DK >S >N > FIN > TR > GR > PL > CZ >H > RUS Note: To use the TMC functionality of the Becker® MAP PILOT you have to buy with the Content Manager a licence in the webshop. Your Becker® MAP PILOT can receive traffic announcements (TMC messages) from radio stations.
NAVIGATION MODE Reading a message > Select the desired message in the message list. 1 1 The message display appears. Note: If the entire message does not fit in the display area, you can select More... to display the rest of the message. > Select 1 to scroll through the received messages. By selecting Detour you can specify whether or not a message is to be taken into account in the route calculation. Displaying the relevant road in the map > Select On map in the message display.
>>> >D > GB >F >I >E >P > NL > DK >S >N > FIN > TR > GR > PL > CZ >H > RUS NAVIGATION MODE Manual recalculation If a traffic announcement affects your route, a window with detailed information on the traffic announcement appears. By selecting Detour you can specify whether or not the message is to be taken into account in the route calculation. Note: A detour is not generally calculated when you select Detour. This is only done when it is feasible in terms of time savings and the route to be driven.
NAVIGATION MODE Calling up the map display Structure of the map display The map display is called up automatically when you start route guidance. Without route guidance, you can call up the map display from the main menu or by a longpress on the L button in several base menus. The structure depends on the settings made in “Map display” on page 38 and whether route guidance is active or not.
>>> >D > GB >F >I >E >P > NL > DK NAVIGATION MODE Note: Following the traffic lane recommendations allows you to perform the next driving manoeuvre without changing lanes. 8 Distance to next driving manoeuvre 9 Next driving manoeuvre 10 Estimated time of arrival, remaining journey time and remaining distance to destination Your current position is displayed on the map via the position icon. >S >N > FIN Information is also displayed on the left in the preview area.
NAVIGATION MODE Note: Following the traffic lane recommendations allows you to perform the next driving manoeuvre without changing lanes.
>>> >D > GB >F >I NAVIGATION MODE Map toolbox Route guidance Using the map toolbox you can change the settings for route guidance, for the map display mode and for the route. > In the map display, press the rotary control/push button. Note: The following functions are only available when route guidance is active. > Select Guidance in the map toolbox. >E >P > NL > DK >S >N > FIN > TR > GR > PL > CZ >H > RUS The map toolbox is displayed. The route guidance menu appears.
NAVIGATION MODE Setting route options You can modify the route options (route selection etc.) during route guidance. > In the route guidance menu, select Route options. > Set the route options as described under “Route options” on page 41. After a change, the route is recalculated. Skipping a destination If a planned route with a number of destinations is active, you can delete the current destination of the route. Route guidance to the next destination will then be initiated.
>>> NAVIGATION MODE >D Displaying the route list You can display the route in a list. > With the entire route displayed, select Route list. > GB >F >I >E >P > NL > DK >S >N > FIN > TR > GR > PL > CZ >H > RUS The route list is displayed. Setting route options You can set the route options. > With the entire route displayed, select Options. > Select Route options. > Set the route options as described under “Route options” on page 41. After a change, the route is recalculated.
NAVIGATION MODE Point of interest on the route During route guidance, you can display the points of interest located on the route. You can specify which categories of points of interest should be displayed, and you can also choose whether to display only the nearest POIs, all the POIs on the entire route, or only POIs near the destination. > In the My Route menu, select POI on route. Setting categories > Select More.... > Select Select POI categories. > Then select the desired categories.
>>> >D > GB >F >I >E >P NAVIGATION MODE Clearing a blocked route You can clear the blocking of a road ahead. > In the My Route menu, select Block ahead. > Select Clear blockings. The blocking is cleared and the system performs a route recalculation. Map display You can select whether the map is to be displayed in 3D or 2D mode, in a split screen with 3D or 2D display or in arrow mode.
NAVIGATION MODE Position display You can display your current position and store this position. You can also display information concerning the current GPS reception and the current country. By selecting Save you can store your current position in the last destinations. By selecting GPS-Info you can view information regarding the GPS reception. > Select Information in the map toolbox. >>> Adjust position In case of the use of an elevated road you can select the elvated or the surface road.
>>> NAVIGATION MODE Repeating an announcement >D > GB >F >I >E >P > NL > DK >S >N > FIN > TR > GR > PL > CZ >H > RUS When route guidance is active, you can request a current announcement or repeat the last announcement. > Select Repeat in the map toolbox.
SETTINGS To call up the settings, select Settings from the main menu. Settings The Settings menu appears.
>>> SETTINGS Option >D > GB >F >I Short Meaning With this option, the shortest route in terms of mileage is calculated. > Select 3 to exclude various types of road (e.g. motorways, ferries and toll roads) from the route calculation. >E >P > NL > DK >S >N > FIN > TR > GR > PL > CZ >H > RUS You can now select either Allow und Avoid for each type of road. Note: For motorways the selection Prefer is also available. > Confirm your settings by selecting Done.
SETTINGS Map settings After selecting Advanced you can specify whether all POI symbols or only a set of POI symbols selected by you are to be displayed on the map. The map settings contain the settings that are relevant to the map display. > In the settings menu, select Map settings. The map settings are displayed. Autozoom You can select how the map changes when approaching an action point or at different speed. > Select Autozoom in the map settings.
>>> SETTINGS Driver alerts You can have signs displayed, e.g. for dangerous curves or steep gradients, provided if this information is stored in the map data. >D > GB >F >I >E >P > NL > DK >S >N > FIN > TR > GR > PL > CZ >H > RUS > Switch the speed limits on or off with Speed limits. After selecting Advanced you can specify whether speed limits are only to be displayed if the limit is exceeded or always displayed.
SETTINGS 1 2 2 System settings Design variants You can change various basic settings for the Becker® MAP PILOT. > In the settings menu, select System settings. You can select between two different design variants for the display of the day skin. > Select Design variants in the system settings. > Select the desired variant. > With 1 specify whether new TMC messages are to be read out automatically (on or off ). > With 2 tune to the desired TMC station.
>>> SETTINGS >D > GB >F >I >E >P > NL > DK >S >N > FIN > TR > GR > PL > CZ >H > RUS > Select Enable PIN to enable a security code. > Enter the desired security code and confirm your entry with . > Enter the security code again and confirm your entry with . The security code is now enabled. Select Disable PIN to disable a security code. > Enter the correct security code and confirm your entry with . The security code is now disabled.
GLOSSARY GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Central European time Standard time at degree of longitude 0 (the degree of longitude through Greenwich, Great Britain). This time is used all over the world as the standard time for synchronising data acquisition. Glossary GPS (Global Positioning System) GPS uses satellites to calculate your current geographical position. It is based on a total of 24 satellites orbiting the Earth and emitting signals.
Index >>> >D > GB >F >I >E >P > NL > DK >S >N > FIN > TR > GR > PL > CZ >H > RUS INDEX Numerics E M 3D display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Economical route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Entering a city . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Entering an address . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Map Displaying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Zooming in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Zooming out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX R Restrictions Ferries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Motorways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Toll roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Route guidance Cancelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Route guidance settings . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Route options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 41 Route planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 26 S Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 15 Satellites . . . . . . . . .
>>> NOTICE Dear customer, In conformance with current EC guidelines, any person may operate this unit. This unit conforms to the current valid European or harmonised national standards. This designation is your guarantee that the unit conforms to the applicable specifications regarding electromagnetic compatibility. This means that interference with other electrical/electronic devices caused by the unit, or interference with this unit caused by other electrical/electronic devices is largely prevented.
NOTICE >>> Disposal >D Customer information on the disposal of electrical and electronic devices (private households) In accordance with the self-imposed principles of Harman/Becker Automotive Systems GmbH, its product was developed and made from high-quality, recyclable materials and components. This symbol on the product and/or accompanying documents means that at the end of their life electrical and electronic products must be disposed of separately from domestic waste.
>>> NOTICE Disposal of the battery >D > GB >F >I >E >P > NL > DK >S >N Duty to supply information according to battery legislation (BattV) Batteries must not be disposed of in household waste. It is the duty of the user to return used batteries. Please only dispose of batteries via specialised dealers or at battery collection points. In this way, you make a positive contribution to environmental protection.
NOTICE >>> >D > GB 2 >F 1 >I >E 3 >P > NL > DK >S >N > Completely discharge the battery. > Press the battery cover on the underside of the unit 1 lightly and push the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. > Lift the battery 2 by the tab 3 . > Remove the battery 2 . > FIN > TR > GR Note: Do not reconnect a unit that you have opened to the power supply.
