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  • Page 1 Becker® MAP PILOT Operating guide en_OC_V2.5_A...

  • Page 2: Safety Message Hierarchy

    These warnings contain safety informa- important safety and other information tion regarding hazardous situations for use of the Becker® MAP PILOT. which, if not avoided, could result in mi- nor or moderate injury. Please review the symbols and content of the boxes below.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Becker® MAP PILOT Selecting a character set/special characters 15 Traffic announcements Usage Switching between upper and lower case 15 using TMC Unpacking the Becker® MAP PILOT 6 Malfunctions Displaying TMC messages Checking the delivery Content Manager Becker® MAP PILOT Reading a message...
  • Page 4 Map update reminder HARMAN/BECKER Automotive Information Systems GmbH. All technical data, draw- Factory reset ings etc. are protected by copyright law. Glossary © Copyright 2012, HARMAN/BECKER Index Automotive Systems GmbH NOTICE All rights reserved. CE declaration of conformity...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION >>> Safety information WARNING > EN • The unit may only be operated if the traffic situation permits and if you are absolutely certain that you, your fellow passengers or other road users will not be put at risk, encumbered or distracted by it. This unit should not be used as a substitute for the personal judgment of the driver.
  • Page 6 >>> SAFETY INFORMATION NOTICE > EN • The navigational system is only an aid. The data/details provided may in some cases be incorrect. The driver must always decide whether or not to follow the directions given. We accept no liability for incorrect details issued by the navigational system.

  • Page 7: The Becker® Map Pilot

    Unpacking the Becker® MAP formance navigation module for use in PILOT Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The Becker® MAP PILOT can be used with the op- Note: tional equipment "Pre-fitting for Becker® Your Becker® MAP PILOT is delivered MAP PILOT" and "Becker® MAP in stable packaging.

  • Page 8: Complaints

    USB connecting cable > EN Please check first on You can connect the Becker® MAP The Becker® MAP PILOT consists of the www.beckermappilot.com (FAQs, soft- PILOT to a standard personal computer basic Becker® MAP PILOT unit and the ware updates) for possible solutions. If...

  • Page 9: Registration

    You can register your product using our software service. We will then inform you of any new updates and other news. You can register online on the Becker homepage www.beckermappilot.com. Repairs The unit must not be opened in the event of damage.

  • Page 10: General Operation

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION Maintenance and care Your unit was designed and manufactured • Do not store your unit in cold environ- General operation with great care and should be treated with ments. During operation, when the > EN The unit is maintenance-free. equal care.

  • Page 11: Battery Quality Declaration

    Battery quality declaration Commissioning > EN The capacity of the rechargeable battery in Once the Becker® MAP PILOT has been your Becker® MAP PILOT decreases unpacked and checked to ensure it is free with every charging/discharging cycle. of damage, the unit can be started up.

  • Page 12: Power Supply

    PILOT is placed in the holder and the ve- Risk of accident. hicle ignition is switched on. Do not remove or insert the Becker® MAP PILOT while the vehicle is in mo- Note: tion. Note that if the battery is completely dis- Remove or insert the Becker®...

  • Page 13: Memory Card

    To select a menu item, you must first turn the rotary control/push button to high- > EN Your Becker® MAP PILOT has a slot for The Becker® MAP PILOT is operated light the item and then press the rotary an SD memory card. This slot is used for using a number of the controls of the in- control/push button.

  • Page 14: Menu Basics

    The top menu level is the main menu. You can start the various functions of your Becker® MAP PILOT from the main menu. To cancel route guidance, push the rotary control/push button downwards and then press the rotary control/push button.

  • Page 15: Using The Input Menu

    When a navigation destination is entered, The characters input using the input the Becker® MAP PILOT compares the menu are displayed in the top line of text. data with the stored data. The middle section is used for character >...

  • Page 16: Selecting A Character Set/Special Characters

    > Remove, as described under “Unit holder” on page 11, the Becker® MAP PILOT from the holder. > Wait a while and insert the Becker® > Select to display the special charac- MAP PILOT again. ters available for the entered character >...

  • Page 17: Installing The Content Manager Becker Map Pilot

    To use the Content Manager Becker® After a short time, the Becker® MAP then displays the message "Your unit is MAP PILOT, you will need the USB ca- PILOT is displayed as a removable storage now ready to use". ble provided as well as a computer that medium on the computer.

  • Page 18: Navigation Mode

    With the Becker® MAP PILOT, the lo- For safety reasons, route guidance is given • Observation of traffic signs and local cation is determined by the GPS receiver.

  • Page 19: Last Destinations

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Last destinations Using last destinations Note: > EN Up to 200 of the most recent destinations In the last destinations, the most recent Starting with existing destination are automatically stored in the destina- destinations and stored destinations are The destinations available in the last des- tion list.

  • Page 20: Home Address

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Home address Option Meaning Option Meaning When you select with the rotary > EN Home The destination is delet- Delete entry The data for the destina- Show details control/push button you will be asked to ed from the last destina- tion is displayed.

  • Page 21: Destination Input

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Destination input Entering an address • Enter point of interest Points of interest such as airports and > Select from the destina- > EN Enter address You can enter a destination in a number of ferry ports, restaurants, hotels, petrol tion input menu.

  • Page 22: Selecting A Country

    Street house number can be entered separately. The following settings can be made in the The Becker® MAP PILOT excludes all address input menu: impossible letter combinations and acti- • City vates only those letters that could give an •...
  • Page 23 The Becker® MAP PILOT excludes all impossible letter combinations and postal codes and activates only those letters and numbers that could give the name of an existing city or postal code.
  • Page 24 However, ters of the desired city. it is not possible to enter both at the same The Becker® MAP PILOT excludes all time. impossible letter combinations and postal codes and activates only those letters and >...
  • Page 25 NAVIGATION MODE >>> Selecting a house number Displaying the route After a short time, the alternative routes After entering the destination city and Once the address has been entered, the ad- will be displayed. > EN street, you can enter a house number so as dress input menu allows the route to the to further limit the choice.
  • Page 26 >>> NAVIGATION MODE Showing the destination on the map Starting route guidance > In the address input menu, push the ro- > In the address input menu, select > EN Start tary control/push button to the right. to start route guidance. guidance >...

  • Page 27: Points Of Interest

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Points of interest If the route guidance is already running POI nearby/POI near destination and a stopover has already been entered > In the POI menu, select Points of interest (POI for short) include > EN POI nearby you will be asked whether the new desti- a POI nearby.

  • Page 28: Poi Near Address

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE If you have selected the category, any Note: Note: points of interest belonging to relevant > EN Push the rotary control/push button to If you have already entered an address, category and available within the area in the right for further control options.

  • Page 29: Entering A Poi Directly

    > To confirm the previous input, select When sufficient numbers have been se- or press and hold the rotary con- lected the Becker® MAP PILOT will au- > Search for the desired position. trol/push button. tomatically switch to a list from which you can select the point of interest.

  • Page 30: Coordinate Entry

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Coordinate entry Depending on the position of the cross- Where possible, an address matching the hair pointer, a list of potential destina- coordinates will be displayed. > EN You can also enter your destination using tions, an address or geocoordinates is dis- geographical coordinates.
  • Page 31 NAVIGATION MODE >>> Route planning Note: Note: The route planning menu allows you to > EN If no routes have yet been stored, the You can also select a stage in the route create and select individual routes. To do route menu is empty.

  • Page 32: Editing A Route

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE • Creating a new route Editing a route Route list Displays a list of the individual stages. > Select from the route > Select the route you wish to edit. > EN Create new route menu. > Highlight the stage that you wish to ed- •...

  • Page 33: Traffic Announcements Using Tmc

    Once you have connected the Becker® > EN using TMC sage list. MAP PILOT to the unit holder, your Your Becker® MAP PILOT can receive Becker® MAP PILOT will receive up-to- traffic announcements (TMC messages) date traffic announcements and dynamic from radio stations.

  • Page 34: Displaying The Relevant Road In The Map

    . This is only done Detour Your Becker® MAP PILOT can take traf- when it is feasible in terms of time savings Note: fic announcements into consideration and the route to be driven. when calculating a route. You have the...

  • Page 35: The Map Display

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> The map display Calling up the map display The map display is called up automatical- > EN The map display is used primarily for ly when you start route guidance. route guidance. However, you can also use Without route guidance, you can call up the map display without route guidance to the map display using the main menu or...

  • Page 36: Structure Of The Map Display

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Structure of the map display Map display with route guidance Current road > EN The structure depends on the settings Note: Traffic lane recommendation (only made in “Map display” on page 43 and The information in the left area is only appears on some multi-lane roads;...

  • Page 37: Split Screen With Route Guidance

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Split screen with route guidance Note: > EN Following the traffic lane recommenda- tions allows you to perform the next driv- ing manoeuvre without changing lanes. The next manoeuvre is displayed as an ar- Distance to next driving manoeuvre row, with the distance to the next ma- Progress bar to illustrate the distance noeuvre point indicated underneath it.

  • Page 38: Using The Map Display

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Using the map display Map Toolbox Speed limit on the road currently be- ing driven on (display not available > EN You can set preferences for navigation, the for all roads) Map zooming map display style, and the route in the If the Autozoom function is enabled as de- Next driving manoeuvre but one Map Toolbox.

  • Page 39: Route

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Route Once you've entered the desired stopover, like to be redirected around the traffic the new route is calculated. obstacle. View the description in “Traffic > EN Note: The entered stopover is indicated on the announcements using TMC” on page 32. The following functions are only map with a red flag.

  • Page 40: Poi (Points Of Interest) On Your Route

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE POI (Points of Interest) on your route Set categories Nearby/all POIs During navigation, you can view POIs > Select > Select > EN More... More... that lie on your route. You can select the categories of the POIs presented. You can also decide whether you would only like to see the next POIs, all POIs, or just nearby POIs.

  • Page 41: Set Route Options

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Set route options Display Entire route Display route list You can adjust route options (route You can view the entire route to the You can have the route displayed on a list. > EN selection etc.) during the destination destination on the map.

  • Page 42: Block A Route Section

    From Becker® > Press the rotary control/push button to Options > Select MAP PILOT, a detour calculation will be confirm the starting point. Simulation The route is simulated at four times the attempted. usual speed.

  • Page 43: Display Destination List

    This may be necessary when a destination In the left area, the total number of miles/ was not approached directly. Otherwise, kilometres and the expected trip time is the Becker® MAP PILOT will try to displayed. direct you to the current destination. > Select...

  • Page 44: En Stop Destination Navigation

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Stop destination navigation. Map display > With the 3D display, by selecting you can select whether you > EN You can stop an active destination You can select to view the Map Display in Objects would like to see 3D attractions ( ) or navigation.

  • Page 45: Displaying Position

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Displaying position Repeat announcement You can save the actual position of the last targets by selecting You can display your current position and During navigation, you can pull up the > EN Save then store it. You can also display current announcement or have the GPS reception information is displayed information on the current GPS reception...

  • Page 46: Settings

    • mileage is calculated tak- System settings the estimated journey times. Basic settings relating to the Becker® ing into consideration > Select in the route guid- Route options MAP PILOT further parameters such ance settings.

  • Page 47: Realistic Intersection Displays

    SETTINGS >>> > Select Signposts whether you would like his- Option Meaning torical traffic data to be included in the When this function is enabled, you will > EN With this option, the Short route calculation. receive information (if available) at mo- shortest route in terms of If this function is on ( ), and if...

  • Page 48: Announcements

    >>> SETTINGS Announcements Map settings > EN You can select whether street names are The map settings contain the settings that announced, short or detailed turn-off are relevant to the map display. information is provided, or whether > In the settings menu, select updated arrival times are announced.

  • Page 49: Pois On The Map

    SETTINGS >>> After selecting you can specify Advanced whether all POI symbols or only a set of > EN POI symbols selected by you are to be dis- played on the map. Speed limits You can select whether speed limits are >...

  • Page 50: Driver Alerts

    >>> SETTINGS Driver alerts TMC settings > EN You can have signs displayed, e.g. for You can make settings for the reception dangerous curves or steep gradients, and processing of TMC traffic announce- provided this information is stored in the ments.

  • Page 51: System Settings

    > Enter the correct security code and con- language for the navigation announce- code. If your Becker® MAP PILOT is to firm your entry with ments. be used in a different vehicle, the security The security code is now disabled.

  • Page 52: Map Update Reminder

    > Select in the system set- Factory reset tings. Information > Select The following selection displays informa- The Becker® MAP PILOT is reset to the tion regarding the Becker® MAP PILOT. factory settings. > Select in the system set- Information tings.

  • Page 53: Glossary

    GLOSSARY >>> TMCpro Glossary (Greenwich Mean Time) (Push To Talk) (Traffic Message Channel Professional) > EN Central European time For this unit it means that after a selection A free TMC traffic alert service which is Standard time at degree of longitude 0 of PTT a address can be spoken.

  • Page 54: Index

    Ferries ..... . . 46 Content Manager Becker® MAP PILOT Motorways ....46 .
  • Page 55 INDEX >>> POIs Settings on your route ....39 Map ..... . 47 >...

  • Page 56: Notice

    (classes L, M, N and O). CE declaration of conformity Harman/Becker Automotive Systems GmbH declares herewith that the Becker® MAP PILOT conforms to the basic requirements of applicable EC regulations and especially to the basic requirements and other relevant regulations of the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 57 > EN Customer information on the disposal of electrical and electronic devices (private households) In accordance with the self-imposed principles of Harman/Becker Automotive Systems Gm- bH, its product was developed and made from high-quality, recyclable materials and compo- nents. 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.

  • Page 58: Disposal Of The Battery

    - Battery recycling - Becker-Göring-Str. 16 D- 76307 Karlsbad- Ittersbach The lithium ion battery in the Becker® MAP PILOT is marked with the adjacent symbol, consisting of a crossed-out waste bin, and the type of battery used. Lithium ion Removing the battery Before you hand in your old unit for disposal, the battery must first be removed.
  • Page 59 NOTICE >>> > EN > Completely discharge the battery. > Press the battery cover on the underside of the unit lightly and push the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. > Lift the battery by the tab > Remove the battery Note: Do not reconnect a unit that you have opened to the power supply.

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