Mercedes-Benz

Selecting a route type

Multimedia system:

Select the route type.

If no route has been created, the next route is calculated on the basis of the new route type.

If a route has already been created, the route is calculated on the basis of the new route type.

The following route types are available:

Fast
A route with a quick journey time is calculated.
Short
A route with a short driving distance is calculated.
Eco
An economical route is calculated. The journey time may be somewhat longer than for quicker routes.
Trailer
The option is available if a trailer has been coupled with the vehicle.
A prompt is shown in the multimedia system. Confirm the prompt.
The route is optimised for trailer operation with a maximum permitted speed of 80 km/h.

Traffic information can be taken into account for the route types:

Select Dynamic route guidance

Select Automatic, After asking or Off.

Explanation of the options:

Automatic
The route is calculated with the currently set route type.
Traffic messages via Live Traffic Information or FM RDS-TMC are taken into account More.
Live Traffic Information and FM RDS-TMC are not available in all countries.
After asking
A prompt appears when a new route is detected with a shorter journey time based on traffic reports. You can continue to use the current route or use the dynamic route instead More.
Off
No traffic reports are taken into account for the route.

Calculating alternative routes

Activate Suggest alternative route.

The display button is activated. Alternative routes are calculated for every route.

Select an alternative route More.