Mercedes-Benz

Changing direction overview

Changes of direction are shown in the following displays:

Detailed image of the junction
The display appears when you drive into a junction.
3D image
The display appears when driving on junction-free, multi-lane roads, for example at motorway exits and motorway interchanges.

Example: detailed image of the crossing with upcoming changes of direction

Current distance to the change of direction

Change of direction arrow (also on the map)

Current vehicle position

Example: 3D image of the upcoming change of direction

Manoeuvre point

Change of direction arrow (also on the map)

Larger map scales show change of direction points instead of change of direction arrows.

Current distance to the change of direction

Current vehicle position

There are three phases when changing direction:

Preparation phase
If there is enough time between the changes of direction, the multimedia system prepares you for the upcoming change of direction. A navigation announcement is issued, e.g. "Prepare to turn right".
The navigation window shows: the direction information or the name of the road which is to be turned into as well as the distance to the change of direction.
Announcement phase
The multimedia system announces the upcoming change of direction, e.g. by announcing "Turn right in 300 m".
When the Auto zoom map orientation is switched off More, a detailed representation of the junction or a 3D image of the upcoming change in direction appears in the navigation window.
Change-of-direction phase
The multimedia system announces the imminent change of direction, e.g. by announcing "Now turn right".
Example of 3D image: when the distance to manoeuvre point is shown with 0 m and the symbol for current vehicle position has reached manoeuvre point the change in direction is carried out.

Changes in direction are also displayed on the driver display and Head-up Display.