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This is a complete summary of what to purchase and how to update a Mercedes-Benz Garmin MAP Pilot SD Card
I successfully purchased V6.0 A2189066002 and updated to V12.0

You need to verify on your own if your vehicle is capable of using the map SD Card and which version card you need to include the proper country region.
You can verify options from your VIN here -- https://www.datamb.com/
Information below is confirmed working on 2017 GLA 156 with only option code 522 -- "AUDIO 20 RADIO NAVIGATION CAPABLE NTG5" which has an SD Card slot in the dash below the radio controls.

According to EPC these are the models compatible for the different card versions I found but unsure what code your vehicle needs to come with so do your own research --
A218 xxx xx xx used on 117, 156, 166, 172, 176, 207, 218, 242, 246, 292
A213 xxx xx xx used on 205, 213, 238, 253
A205 / A253 xxx xx xx used on 205, 253 (looks like possibly superseded to A213 part# since it also lists 205/213 ??)

Current version as of this writing 6/17/2019 are:
Navigation User Interface SW/Text 18/48.00 60.51 E59.3
MAP V12.0

Purchase any original NEW not used version SD Card part number A 218 XXX XX XX (XX can be any number) -- card locks to vehicle VIN (First 3 digits 218 are for different vehicles)

1. Download and install as Admin Adobe AIR
2. Download and install as Admin Mercedes-Benz_Download_Manager (must be version 3.0.10 or higher as of this writing)

1. Install SD Card into your vehicle and follow prompts to activate it
2. Insert SD Card into your computer and launch newly installed Mercedes Download Manager (DL Mgr)
3. Backup your SD Card before doing anything under the "Restore Button" (takes about 10 minutes)
4. Under "Your products" button and follow the prompts to update your card
   1. IF you have a software update for the navigation user interface it will be about 488MB (takes about 15 minutes)
      • After updating software install the SD Card into your vehicle again to activate then reinstall into your computer and continue to update the Map
5. Update your MAP following prompts (about 20GB will take about 10+ hours) Recommend having a physical hard line to your internet but not necessary
   • Do not select backup as it will erase your original backup
6. Once Map download completed it will say activation failed
   • close DL Mgr and start it again. It will say an update was cancelled, follow prompts and it will complete.
7. Install SD Card into your vehicle, activate it and enjoy.

If you want to backup your current version rename or move folder located on your computer -- should be located here for PC %AppData%\com.mercedes-benz.downloadManager\Local Store\Backup\

• Insert SD Card into your computer and backup your current map and software version via DL Mgr. It should say there are no updates available under Your products

link from the updater showing the different navigation software interfaces -- https://dm.mercedes-benz-accessories...rmation_en.pdf

Latest Owners Manual from V12 Update Attachment 421121