Becker® MAP PILOT Operating guide EN_ECE_V2.
Contents >>> >D > GB >F >I >E >P 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 > NL Map update/Additional functions Registration Repairs Emissions and disposal General operation Maintenance and care Battery quality declaration Commissioning Power supply Unit holder Memory card Basic operation > DK >S >N > F
CONTENTS Map Toolbox Route Enter/delete stopover. TMC on your route POI (Points of Interest) on your route Set route options. Display Entire route. Block a route section Skip destination Display destination list Stop destination navigation.
>>> SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions >D !Safety instructions > GB • 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 navigation system is only an aid. Errors may occur in individual data items/entries.
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.
>>> >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. >I Dealing with the packaging >E The original packaging must be kept in a dry place at least for the warranty period.
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 Repairs >P The unit must not be opened in the event of damage. Please contact your dealer. > NL > DK Emissions and disposal >S Information on emissions, electromagnetic compatibility and disposal can be found in “NOTICE” on page 55.
>>> 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 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.
>>> >D > GB >F >I GENERAL OPERATION Power supply Unit holder Your Becker® MAP PILOT has an integrated rechargeable battery. The battery is charged as soon as the Becker® MAP PILOT is placed in the holder and the vehicle ignition is switched on. The Becker® MAP PILOT is inserted in the holder in the vehicle’s glove compartment. Note: Note that if the battery is completely discharged, it may take up to a minute before the Becker® MAP PILOT can be activated again.
GENERAL OPERATION Memory card Basic operation Your Becker® MAP PILOT has a slot for an SD memory card. This slot is used for additional maps that can be purchased via the Becker Content Manager/Webshop. The Becker® MAP PILOT is operated using a number of the controls of the installed audio system. Route guidance instructions are also displayed in the instrument cluster of the vehicle. Calling up navigation mode > Press the NAVI button on the audio system. Navigation mode is called up.
>>> GENERAL OPERATION >D Delete function In input menus you can delete characters by pressing the C button. > GB Note: >F The C button is located to the right of the rotary control/push button. >I >E >P Menu basics During operation you are assisted by various menus and input windows. Main menu The navigation satellites currently available are shown in the bottom right corner. If route guidance is already active, the current destination address is displayed in the bottom line.
GENERAL OPERATION Using the input menu Some applications require input using the input menu. Entering characters Characters are input by selecting them with the rotary control/push button. >>> 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. >D > GB >F >I >E The characters input using the input menu are displayed in the top line of text.
>>> GENERAL OPERATION >D Selecting a character set/special characters You can also select different character sets for the input menu. > GB >F >I Switching between upper and lower case During free text entry, it is possible to switch between upper/lower case and the automatic function. 1 2 >E >P > Select 1 to display the special characters available for the entered character set. or > Select 2 to switch the character set.
GENERAL OPERATION Content Manager Becker® MAP PILOT 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. With the Content Manager Becker® MAP PILOT you can: • back up the content saved on the Becker® MAP PILOT to your PC and restore it later to your Becker® MAP PILOT, • download current content from the Internet and install it on the Becker® MAP PILOT.
>>> NAVIGATION MODE What is navigation? Navigation mode >D 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 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. If you have already entered your home address, you can start route guidance to your home address in the last destinations (Home). The destination list containing the destinations most recently travelled to as well as stored destinations is displayed in the lines below this.
>>> 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.
NAVIGATION MODE Destination input You can enter a destination in a number of ways. > Select Enter destination from the main menu. The destination input menu will appear. Structure of the destination input menu • 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 19.
>>> NAVIGATION MODE Selecting a country >D Note: If a country of destination has already been entered it will remain until you select a different country. > GB >F Selecting an address and starting route guidance >I >E >P > NL > Select the entry containing the country of destination to access the country selection list. The selection list will appear. > DK >S >N > FIN > TR > GR > PL > Select the desired country.
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 >D Selecting a house number After entering the destination city and street, you can enter a house number so as to further limit the choice. > GB 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. >F >I >E >P > 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.
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 If the route guidance is already running and a stopover has already been entered you will be asked whether the new destination should replace the old destination or the stopover. >D > GB >F >I >E >P > NL > Select Replace stopover or Replace old destination. > DK >S >N > FIN > TR > GR > PL > CZ Entering an address using speech You can start address entry using speech from the address input menu by selecting or from the main menu by selecting PTT.
NAVIGATION MODE If your entry is unique, after a short time the menu for entering addresses will be displayed with your entry filled in. If the address displayed does not match the address you said, you can make appropriate changes. If the address is correct, you can start route guidance, display the route or store the address as described on page 23. If your entry was not unique or the Becker® MAP PILOT was not able to uniquely assign your entry, you will be shown appropriate lists.
>>> NAVIGATION MODE 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 If you have selected the category, any points of interest belonging to relevant category and available within the area in question will now be displayed. > Select Start guidance to begin route guidance to the point of interest straight away.
NAVIGATION MODE Note: If you have already entered an address, this address will appear by default. Entering a POI directly > In the POI menu, select POI search by name. > Press the Select category button. Note: You can also select Select POI. An input menu will then open and you can enter the name of a point of interest directly and confirm it. The points of interest categories available for the entered city are displayed.
>>> NAVIGATION MODE Depending on the position of the crosshair pointer, a list of potential destinations, an address or geocoordinates is displayed. When TMC message symbol appears in the cross-hair pointer, it is also displayed in the list. By selecting it in the list, you can pull up the message details. > Select the desired entry from the list. >D > GB >F >I >E Coordinate entry You can also enter your destination using geographical coordinates.
NAVIGATION MODE Route planning 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. The route menu is displayed.
>>> 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. >D > GB >F >I >E >P > NL > DK 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 19.
NAVIGATION MODE Traffic announcements using TMC Your Becker® MAP PILOT can receive traffic announcements (TMC messages) from radio stations. Note: TMC is not available in all countries (currently only Belgium, Germany, Denmark, France, Italy, Great Britain, The Netherlands, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland and Spain). You can receive traffic announcements via TMCpro in Germany.
>>> NAVIGATION MODE >D Reading a message > Select the desired message in the message list. > GB Displaying the relevant road in the map > Select On map in the message display. 1 >F You can zoom to the map section displayed. To do so, push the turn & press controller towards the bottom. By turning the turn & press controller you can now zoom into the map. Exit the zoomed map by pressing theL button. >I >E 1 1 >P The message display appears.
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. You can change your chosen setting at any time in the message list.
>>> >D > GB >F >I NAVIGATION MODE Calling up the map display Structure of the map display Map display with route guidance The map display is called up automatically when you start route guidance. Without route guidance, you can call up the map display using the main menu or by pressing and holding down button L in the main menus. The structure depends on the settings made in “Map display” on page 42 and whether route guidance is active or not.
NAVIGATION MODE Split screen with route guidance 7 Current road or Traffic lane recommendation (only appears on some multi-lane roads; green arrows = recommended lanes) Note: Following the traffic lane recommendations allows you to perform the next driving manoeuvre without changing lanes.
>>> NAVIGATION MODE Note: Following the traffic lane recommendations allows you to perform the next driving manoeuvre without changing lanes.
NAVIGATION MODE Map Toolbox Route You can set preferences for navigation, the map display style, and the route in the Map Toolbox. > Press the turn & press controller in the map display. During active navigation, the following version of the toolbox is displayed. Note: The following functions are only available during active navigation. > In the Map Toolbox, select Route. The route menu is displayed. If no navigation is active, the following version of the toolbox is displayed.
>>> NAVIGATION MODE >D like to be redirected around the traffic obstacle. View the description in “Traffic announcements using TMC” on page 31. > GB Note: If automatic adjustment was set in “TMC settings” on page 49, you will not be able to decide whether or not you would like to be redirected. >F >I >E POI (Points of Interest) on your route During navigation, you can view POIs that lie on your route. You can select the categories of the POIs presented.
NAVIGATION MODE Nearby/all POIs > Select More.... > Select Search POI on route. or > Select Search POI near destination. > Select the desired category. > Then select the desired POI. > Start navigation to the selected POI. Set route options. You can adjust route options (route selection etc.) during the destination navigation. > In the route menu, select Route options. > Configure the route options as described under “Route options” on page 45. After any modification, the route will be recalculated.
>>> NAVIGATION MODE >D Display route list You can have the route displayed on a list. > When the entire route is displayed, select Route list. > GB >F >I >E >P The route list is displayed. > NL Set route options. You can set the route options. > When the entire route is displayed, select Options. > Select Route options. > Configure the route options as described under “Route options” on page 45. After any modification, the route will be recalculated.
NAVIGATION MODE > By turning the turn & press controller you can select the starting point of the block. > Press the turn & press controller to confirm the starting point. > By turning the turn & press controller you can now select the end point of the block. > Press the turn & press controller to confirm the end point. Delete section block You can remove a previously entered block. > In the route menu, select Clear blockings. The block is deleted and the new route is calculated.
>>> NAVIGATION MODE • Route list Displays a list of the individual stages. • Options Displays additional options. You can simulate and optimise (order of destinations) the route as well as pull up additional route options. • and pages through the individual route stages. >D > GB >F >I >E >P > NL Stop destination navigation. Map display You can stop an active destination navigation. > In the map toolbox, select Stop guidance. The destination navigation to all destinations is stopped.
NAVIGATION MODE > With the 3D display, by selecting 3DObjects you can select whether you would like to see 3D attractions ( ) or not ( ). At the same time, the building display is turned on/off. > With the 2D display, by selecting Heading up you can select whether you would like the map displayed facing the trip direction ( ) or facing North ( ). > With Autozoom, you can turn the autozoom on or off . > During the 3D display, select Map tilt angle to change the angle of the map.
>>> NAVIGATION MODE >D GPS reception information is displayed by selecting GPS-Info. Repeat announcement >F During navigation, you can pull up the current announcement or have the previous one repeated. > In the map toolbox, select Repeat. >I Mute announcement > GB >E You can see how many satellites can be linked to and if satellite reception is sufficient for navigation. The current time and geolocation is also displayed. >P > NL > DK >S >N You can mute the navigation system announcements.
SETTINGS To call up the settings, select Settings from the main menu. Settings The Settings menu appears. You can now select from the following settings: • Guidance settings Settings relating to the route guidance • Map settings Settings relating to the map display • TMC settings Settings relating to the receiving of TMC messages • System settings Basic settings relating to the Becker® MAP PILOT Route guidance settings The route guidance settings contain the settings that are relevant to route guidance.
>>> SETTINGS Option >D Short > GB >F 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. >I >E >P > NL > DK You can now select either Allow und Avoid for each type of road. >S >N Note: The option Prefer is also available for motorways.
SETTINGS Map settings Announcements You can select whether street names are announced, short or detailed turn-off information is provided, or whether updated arrival times are announced. Note: This function is not available for all languages/announcers. If the function is not available, it cannot be selected. > In the destination navigation settings, select Announcements. > Select Street names to turn street name announcements on or off . > Select Advanced to set more preferences.
>>> 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. >D > GB >F Speed limits >I > Switch Autozoom on or off with Autozoom. After selecting Advanced you can specify how strong the Autozoom action is to be. > NL You can select whether speed limits are displayed in parallel to the navigation. You can also receive an audible warning about exceeding the speed limit.
SETTINGS Driver alerts You can have signs displayed, e.g. for dangerous curves or steep gradients, provided this information is stored in the map data. > Select Driver alerts in the map settings. > Switch the alerts on or off with Driver alerts. After selecting Advanced, you can decide which categories of alerts should be displayed. >>> TMC settings You can make settings for the reception and processing of TMC traffic announcements. > In the settings menu, select TMC settings.
>>> >D > GB >F SETTINGS System settings Design variants You can change various basic settings for the Becker® MAP PILOT. > In the settings menu, select System settings. You can choose between two different design variants for displaying the day design. > Select Design variants in the system settings. > Select the desired variant. >I >E Pin protection >P > NL The system settings are displayed. > DK Language >S You can set the menu language and the language for the navigation announcements.
SETTINGS Map update reminder Factory reset You can turn off the automatic reminder for a map update. > Select Map update reminder in the system settings. > Switch the automatic reminder on or off . You can reset your Becker® MAP PILOT to the factory settings. All settings apart from the language are reset to their factory settings. The last destinations and your home address are also deleted. > Select Factory reset in the system settings. > Select Yes.
>>> 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 >D > GB >F >I >E 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 INDEX Numerics 3D Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 A Alternative routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 B Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Block a route section . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 C Content Manager Becker® MAP PILOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Coordinate entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Country information . . . . . . . .
>>> INDEX P Points of interest Entered directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . Near address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Near destination . . . . . . . . . . . . Nearby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . POIs on your route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >D > GB >F >I >E 27 26 26 26 38 R >P Restrictions Ferries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motorways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toll roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Route guidance Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 Duty to supply information according to battery legislation (BattV) > GB 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.
