Navigation Problems E 550 Coupe
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Navigation Problems E 550 Coupe
Has anyone had the problem with the Navi that I seem to have: The display
does not show all the relevant nearby street names. In fact it shows either one
or two street name, and usually way off to the side (5 streets away,
or none at all? Is that normal? I have this with or without "current streets"
function on or off.
does not show all the relevant nearby street names. In fact it shows either one
or two street name, and usually way off to the side (5 streets away,
or none at all? Is that normal? I have this with or without "current streets"
function on or off.
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yea, biggest downside has been the navigation. It's weaksauce. You can try orienting the map north facing up instead of birdseye to get some more streets but overall it's almost more confusing than just using old fashioned directions.
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at all. I have tested it all over GTA (Toronto) and the result is the same. Here
is the picture of what I get. Is this "Normal"?
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I realize you have the W212 Nav but I'm pretty sure the latest 2009 W211 is the same (looks identical, operates the same way, etc..)
Have you tried zooming in? Using birdseye? Instead of oblique? Sounds too simple, I know. But if you're out too much, then there's no room to spell out all the streets. Once you zoom in close, they should appear.
Anyway, worth a try...(?)
Have you tried zooming in? Using birdseye? Instead of oblique? Sounds too simple, I know. But if you're out too much, then there's no room to spell out all the streets. Once you zoom in close, they should appear.
Anyway, worth a try...(?)
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Navigation Problems E 550 Coupe -UPDATE
way - no street names!
I would appreciate specific feedback from anyone who has either C207 or
W212 with Navi option - does you screen look like the one I posted in the
"map function" that is not in "route guidance"?
I spent a few hours at the largest dealership in Toronto this afternoon. While
getting there I used the Navi and fond it to be erroneous several times
(Detais upon request). Traffic info function was not working at all.
Tried Navi in W211, C219, the current W221, and the W212 and C207
Findings: The old E class and CLS have a different and much better Navi
than the new E class sedan and coupe, and the C class. In the "North Up"
mode you get a few more street names than in "Bird's Eye" but still no
comparison to the older Navis and the current S class based cars.
Conclusion: The new generation Navi in E and C class is CRAP!
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Thanks for your suggestions here and in PMs. The problem persists: No street names and some
streets in downtown Toronto are simply missing. I am embarrassed to say my
wife's Garmin Nuvi has more useful info and always gives the name of the approaching cross street.
The dealer is just bewildered and only keeps saying that my Navigation is operating normally.
Truly a pitiful sight!
streets in downtown Toronto are simply missing. I am embarrassed to say my
wife's Garmin Nuvi has more useful info and always gives the name of the approaching cross street.
The dealer is just bewildered and only keeps saying that my Navigation is operating normally.
Truly a pitiful sight!
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Thanks for your suggestions here and in PMs. The problem persists: No street names and some
streets in downtown Toronto are simply missing. I am embarrassed to say my
wife's Garmin Nuvi has more useful info and always gives the name of the approaching cross street.
The dealer is just bewildered and only keeps saying that my Navigation is operating normally.
Truly a pitiful sight!
streets in downtown Toronto are simply missing. I am embarrassed to say my
wife's Garmin Nuvi has more useful info and always gives the name of the approaching cross street.
The dealer is just bewildered and only keeps saying that my Navigation is operating normally.
Truly a pitiful sight!
I have felt that MBs navi has always left alot to be desired, just my .02
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I have a C207 and it has gotten "lost" a couple of times. The Navi is on, but it has no clue where we really are. The maps show a location 3 or 4 miles away. It has happened 2x now and returned to normal by itself. I can't duplicate the problem, so I don't know what to tell the dealer when I take it in.
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No. The zooming doesn't matter if the Navi can't actually tell where it is. It's almost like it has no GPS signal. The gyros and speed sensors can tell the car is moving, but if there is no GPS signal it can't tell where you are in relation to the map. Then all of a sudden it gets the signal straight and you get back on the road. Imagine you are driving down road "A" but the Nav says you are on road B simply because it has no idea where you are. Zooming won't matter as you're just making it bigger as it's telling you you're on the wrong road. I wonder if there is an antenna problem.
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No. The zooming doesn't matter if the Navi can't actually tell where it is. It's almost like it has no GPS signal. The gyros and speed sensors can tell the car is moving, but if there is no GPS signal it can't tell where you are in relation to the map. Then all of a sudden it gets the signal straight and you get back on the road. Imagine you are driving down road "A" but the Nav says you are on road B simply because it has no idea where you are. Zooming won't matter as you're just making it bigger as it's telling you you're on the wrong road. I wonder if there is an antenna problem.
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No. The zooming doesn't matter if the Navi can't actually tell where it is. It's almost like it has no GPS signal. The gyros and speed sensors can tell the car is moving, but if there is no GPS signal it can't tell where you are in relation to the map. Then all of a sudden it gets the signal straight and you get back on the road. Imagine you are driving down road "A" but the Nav says you are on road B simply because it has no idea where you are. Zooming won't matter as you're just making it bigger as it's telling you you're on the wrong road. I wonder if there is an antenna problem.
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So it's not just mine. I live in Raleigh, NC so they can't blame it on the the tall buildings. The Trees are tall, but they are loosing most of their leaves now. Besides, mine has gotten lost on an open road, but cloud cover does have an influence. I guess we need a few more people to have the problem so MB realizes that the antenna may be no good.
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i own a 2010 550c in toronto as-well and mine is flawlesssss. check your zoom i like mine at 200m. also the traffic is not available in canada. Traffic is provided by sirius sat and they dont offer it to canada yet.
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My W212 Nav has not had a single moment where it is "lost" and does not know where it is; fully functional in serveral cities in Texas and fully operational in terms of traffic data & GPS orientation.
My Nav screen is always in "full screen" map display when I am driving, my preference; I always set it to this screen as a default.
Currently at 2,600mi.
My Nav screen is always in "full screen" map display when I am driving, my preference; I always set it to this screen as a default.
Currently at 2,600mi.
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I have the W212 Sedan and it doesn't have this problem. It shows many street names and hasn't gotten "lost". I live near Raleigh, NC as a previous poster who has the problem. so it sounds to be a problem with some people's cars and not others.
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Navigation Problems E 550 Coupe
Thanks for your feedback. It sounds like some have problems and some don't.
Would anyone post a pick of a screen full of street names? I'd love to show it
to my service manager...Thanks very much.
Would anyone post a pick of a screen full of street names? I'd love to show it
to my service manager...Thanks very much.
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I have a 2007 E350 Wagon, and I detailed the problems I have had with the Mercedes Benz navigation system previously on these forums about a year and half ago. I essentially don't use mine. It is basically of poor quality. If I have one major complaint about my car it is the navigation. In detail: One, the database purchased by MBUSA, and probably for all of North America, appears to be one of the skimpiest that some manager at MBUSA could fathom to incorporate into the cars marketed and sold by MB in USA. I can't even enter a specific address number, only a range. The result is that you can be taken to the very farthest end of any particular street, which can sometimes mean you are off by several to many miles. Two, the routes calculated are roughly 30-40% incorrect. Compare it to Google maps or a 3-4 year old laptop based navigation system that I have judged it against, which was TeleAtlas data point based. Google is accurate and logical. So is my laptop based one. The bottom line is both the data set used by MB, where MBUSA uses probably the least expensive and barest one I have come across, and the provider of the data set, i.e. NAVTEQ, are poor. TeleAtlas is much better. I can go on, but I try to remain positive about the car, because the way it drives is nice, but I just couldn't resist chiming in about the extremely poor navigation system.
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Change your navi setting and don't use "Perspective" mode... that will solve your missing street name issue.
Change your navi setting and don't use "Perspective" mode... that will solve your missing street name issue.
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I have a 2007 E350 Wagon, and I detailed the problems I have had with the Mercedes Benz navigation system previously on these forums about a year and half ago. I essentially don't use mine. It is basically of poor quality. If I have one major complaint about my car it is the navigation. In detail: One, the database purchased by MBUSA, and probably for all of North America, appears to be one of the skimpiest that some manager at MBUSA could fathom to incorporate into the cars marketed and sold by MB in USA. I can't even enter a specific address number, only a range. The result is that you can be taken to the very farthest end of any particular street, which can sometimes mean you are off by several to many miles. Two, the routes calculated are roughly 30-40% incorrect. Compare it to Google maps or a 3-4 year old laptop based navigation system that I have judged it against, which was TeleAtlas data point based. Google is accurate and logical. So is my laptop based one. The bottom line is both the data set used by MB, where MBUSA uses probably the least expensive and barest one I have come across, and the provider of the data set, i.e. NAVTEQ, are poor. TeleAtlas is much better. I can go on, but I try to remain positive about the car, because the way it drives is nice, but I just couldn't resist chiming in about the extremely poor navigation system.
