Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 185

If neither function is active, the remaining
time until the next green phase for the lane
straight ahead is displayed.
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Use of the tra c light information service
requires the regular transmission of vehicle
positions and driving directions to Mercedes-
Benz. The data is immediately anonymized by
Mercedes-Benz and forwarded to the provider
of the tra c light information service. The
vehicle positions and driving directions are
deleted a er a very short time (a few sec-
onds) and are not permanently saved.
If you do not want to transmit the vehicle
positions and driving directions, you have the
following options:
You deactivate the service in the
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Mercedes me portal.
You have the service deactivated at an
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authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
You deactivate the service in the
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tance menu in the multimedia system
( page 184).
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This tra c light information service is only
available in certain cities and regions.
The function is supported under the following con-
ditions:
The vehicle is equipped with a multimedia sys-
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tem featuring navigation and a communication
module with an activated, integrated SIM card.
You have a user account for the Mercedes me
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Portal.
The vehicle has been connected with the user
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account.
The navigation services option is available,
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subscribed to and activated in the Mercedes
me Portal.
The tra c light data service belongs to the
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scope of the navigation services.
The current vehicle position and the direction of
travel are transmitted via the communication
module and aligned with the data from the tra c
light data service provider. The provider gathers
data from tra c lights which transmit their chang-
Assis-
ing phases. When the vehicle approaches an inter-
section with networked tra c lights, data is trans-
mitted to the vehicle.
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A set turn signal le or right and lane recommen-
dations during active route guidance are taken
into account for the display.
The service is for information purposes only and is
not linked to any other vehicle functions, systems
or components. Please note that the displayed
data is not available in all tra c areas and may be
incorrect.
Certain light signal systems automatically adapt
their switching times to the current tra c situa-
tion. This can lead to a sudden change in the
countdown display.
The information in the Instrument Display is
shown a er selecting the display contents in the
Assistance menu. If another menu is selected, the
tra c light countdown is not displayed.
Also observe the following information:
select a speed adapted to the tra c, sur-
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roundings and weather conditions
observe actual tra c signs
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observe applicable tra c rules and regula-
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tions
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