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SL/R230: Do 2003/2004 SL navigations display street names?

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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 03:49 AM
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Do 2003/2004 SL navigations display street names?

i know at the bottom of the screen it shows the name of the street you're on but is it supposed to show the names of streets around you? with my previous BMW it would do this however with my 04 SL it doesn't. Not sure if I need to change a feature in the settings or if the screen is just too small in these models.
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by M.O.B.
i know at the bottom of the screen it shows the name of the street you're on but is it supposed to show the names of streets around you? with my previous BMW it would do this however with my 04 SL it doesn't. Not sure if I need to change a feature in the settings or if the screen is just too small in these models.
If I remember correctly it has to do with what zoom you are using. If you zoom in I believe the streets will come up. The informtion should be there because BMW and MB use the same data base, at least they did the last time I checked a few years back.
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 06:01 AM
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Frustratingly no. It only shows major through streets...

No matter how zoomed you are... =(

I wish all navigations worked like google maps...
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 08:29 AM
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Frustratingly no. It only shows major through streets
I'm afraid that not even major through streets are shown (named)...
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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ok. wow that sucks
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 02:58 AM
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If you really need serious navigation buy yourself a portable unit like a Garmin. for $400 you'll get every feature and country wide information. The MB system is an embarassment. Don't even waste your money on "updated" CD's. You won't see any improvement.
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