Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual - part 240

Fig. 55: Identifying Dynamic Route Guidance Function 

Starguide was developed on the basis of dynamic route guidance in Europe. In order to comply with the more 
comprehensive USA requirements this system also contains an additional Information Service specially 
adapted to specific user requirements. 

Dynamic route guidance  

The desired requirements are transmitted to the S ervice O perating C enter (SOC ). The Service O perating C 
enter (SOC ) transmits the individual and relevant traffic situations to the vehicle in the greater metropolitan 
area of Los Angeles. 

The current route guidance and the calculation of the dynamic route guidance is accomplished by the navigation 
processor in the radio and navigation module (A2/56)  

Moreover, traffic jams and construction sites are indicated on the radio and navigation module (A2/56) 
display in form of icons . 

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 The dynamic route guidance service will be tested in the Los Angeles area beginning in the summer of 2001.

 

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DYNAMIC ROUTE GUIDANCE, FUNCTION - GF82.61-P-4003QA 

MODEL 163, 168, 170, 203.0 /2 /7, 208, 209.3 /4, 210 with CODE (353) Audio 30 APS  

The current traffic situation is taken into consideration in the dynamic route guidance. The COMAND 
navigation system Audio 30 APS can receive information on the traffic situation either by the Traffic Center 
Service (TCS) or the Traffic Message Channel (TMC). 

 The services from the Traffic Center Service (TCS) are offered by an external provider and an application is 

to be sent to the provider for use. 

Traffic messages via Traffic Center Service (TCS)  

The latest traffic situation information is transmitted by a service provider for a fee in the form of an SMS (short 
message service) signal via the CTEL D network. The traffic data are only transmitted when the service 
provider receives a corresponding request from the vehicle. 

The request can be sent either: 

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Cyclically, every 15 minutes  

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Once  

In order to reduce the data volume the current location of the vehicle is automatically sent to the D network 
center when the information request is posted. 

The service provider then transmits only traffic messages at within a radius of approx. 75 km of the vehicle. The 
telephone system of the vehicle receives the traffic announcements and transmits them via the D2B to the traffic 
data recorder that is integrated in the radio (A2). 

 It is possible to use the telephone during TCS data interchange. 

Traffic messages via Traffic Message Channel (TMC)  

Information on the current traffic situation is transmitted by a specially equipped radio-broadcast station aimed 
at specific areas and coded (toll) or uncoded (toll free) via VHF. For this purpose an appropriate FM/ RDS 
station must be tuned in. 

The radio (A2) receives the traffic announcements and transmits them to the traffic data recorder. Since no 
communication is accomplished between the vehicle and broadcasting corporation with TMC messages, the 
traffic data recorder selects the traffic messages related to the route on which the vehicle is presently driving as 

 

Starguide, function

 

GF82.85-P-2014GI

 

Information service, 
function

 

GF82.85-P-3016GI

 

Data transmission for 
Starguide, function

 

GF82.85-P-3017GI

 

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well as the surrounding area. 

Traffic information analysis  

In both cases (TCS or TMC) the traffic data recorder decodes the traffic information and forwards it when 
requested to the navigation computer. The navigation processor makes the decision whether the route should be 
changed. If necessary, a message that the route should be changed is output via the vehicle speaker. 

For synchronization purposes the traffic data recorder needs a list from the navigation processor, in which each 
stretch and each striking feature (e.g., freeway exit) of the recorded street network is clearly defined with the aid 
of a number. The list is originally stored on DVD. If required (e.g. changing the DVD) it is automatically 
loaded into the traffic data recorder. The traffic information stored in the traffic data recorder is erased 
automatically after 0.5 hrs., max. 100 messages can be stored. 

The decoded traffic messages are marked on the map using suitable symbols. They can also be displayed as 
clear text. To this end the "alternate route" button should be pressed and the "TRAFFIC INFO" menu activated. 

RADIO AND NAVIGATION UNIT, LOCATION - GF82.61-P-4109-01A 

Models 163, 168, 170,208, 210 with code 353

 

Radio/navigation unit 
location/task/design/ function

Models 163, 168, 
170, 208, 210

GF82.61-P-4109A

 

 

Model 209

GF82.61-P-4109QA

 

Radio, location/task/design/function

Model 203

GF82.60-P-4109P

 

Transmitter/receiver unit, 
location/task/design/ function

Model 203, 210 
with code (853) MB 
standard telephone 
with code (855) 
TELE AID 
with code (930) taxi 
emergency call 
Model 209 
with code (853) MB 
standard telephone 
with code (855) 
TELE AID

GF82.95-P-4300A

 

Telephone interface, 
location/task/design/ function

Model 203, 209

GF82.70-P-3107Q

 

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Fig. 56: Identifying Radio And Navigation Unit - Illustrated On Model 168 

RADIO AND NAVIGATION MODULE, LOCATION - GF82.61-P-4109-01GI 

Fig. 57: Identifying Radio And Navigation Module - Radio And Navigation Module 

RADIO/NAVIGATION MODULE, DESIGN - GF82.61-P-4109-03A 

Models 163, 168, 170, 208, 209, 210 with code 353  

The Audio 30 APS operating unit is a complete radio and navigation system. 

It has: 

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Radio/receiver with 2-tuner technology  

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a signal input for audio mute  

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Digital Data Bus interface (D2B)  

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Display  

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4-channel amplifier with 4 speaker outputs  

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CD ROM-disk drive for audio and navigation data CDs  

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a navigation processor with integrated GPS receiver and gyro sensor  

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Output of intermediate frequency signal (ZF) for the FM antenna diversity function  

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Interface of interior CAN (CAN-B) and D2B (Digital Data Bus) 

 

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