Navigation in digitized map area, function - GF82.61-P-4000BA

MODEL 215, 220 with CODE (352a) COMAND operating and display system with CODE (494a) USA version 

In vehicles as of 1.9.03, the navigation processor (N41/1) is installed as a separate control unit on the left-hand side of the trunk.

In the case of journeys within the digitized map area, the following information, which is calculated by the navigation processor, is available to the user:

• The current route and position of the vehicle on a digital map (graphically depicted)
• Route list
• Distance from the destination and estimated time of arrival
• Direction recommendation
• Arrow indicating the driving direction
• Name of the road currently being traveled along
• Name of the next road into which the vehicle should turn
• Distance from the next junction (specified in units of length or as a bar graph)

As of 1.6.01 the compass directions North, South, East and West are specified (by graphical representation and voice output). The compass direction is displayed only in the case of numbered roads. No data and display of the compass direction is given in the case of roads designated by name (e.g. within towns).

The graphical signals for map depiction are generated by the navigation processor. Three types of depiction are possible:

• Symbolic display (route control symbols)
• Map display
• Combination of map and symbolic display

The scale of the map can be changed in stages (500 m/cm to 500 km/cm). Moreover it is possible to select whether the map is aligned in the direction of travel or facing North.

Additional COMAND functions were added as of 1.6.01. The DVD type (with the latest fine geometry) is automatically detected and the graphic is displayed in a second optimized set of line thicknesses.

Actual navigation is assisted significantly by the voice output.