I am a new member to this great forum and also considering to be a new owner of a W220 S430 4matic. I did not own a Mercedes Benz before and I didn't look that much in owning a Mercedes S class due to reliability issues. However, things change and not long ago I had a chance to drive an old. How to Install Mercedes-Benz Navigation SD Card The Mercedes-Benz navigation SD card stores the navigation programme itself and additional user data, such as locations and routes. It’s a convenient way for you to keep track of your trips and make sure that you have enough space to store all the information you need. If you want to make your navigation somewhat useful though you still need to get a NavTraffic subscription from SiriusXM to incorporate live traffic information into route calculations.I just updated the card (for free) using Mercedes provided software (you can download it from Mercedes accessories site, it's called Mercedes download manager.

For drivers of Mercedes-Benz vehicles with the in-built navigation system it’s that time of year again when the annual map updates are released. By having the latest Mercedes-Benz Navigation DVD it’s possible to update the map software on your system with all the latest directions and addresses that have changed over the preceding 12 months.

By updating your satellite navigation system with the new 2017 Mercedes GPS Update you can be sure that any roads that have changed in 2015 into 2016 will be accurately reflected when you travel. After all, there’s nothing worse than getting lost especially when driving in areas that you are not familiar with, or where a new road might have been built.

Don’t Get Lost This Christmas

With Christmas time fast approaching, it’s commonly a time when drivers will make plenty of unfamiliar journeys. For example, you could be off to visit relatives or friends living in a different state. By having the latest Mercedes-Benz navigation update installed successfully via the 2017 DVD into your vehicle’s dashboard you can be a lot surer that your journey won’t be disrupted, and hopefully you will get to the festivities on time and safely.

If you would like to find out more about the new Mercedes navigation DVD for 2017 then the GPSBites.com website is the one-stop shop for all things navigation-related. The website has all of the latest deals and discounts available on GPS maps, whether you have a built-in GPS or a standalone device such as a Garmin product.

Reasons to Update with a Mercedes GPS Update

The latest map software disc, which is easy to install and take around 20 minutes, includes a massive amount of new information. For example, included are:

• Thousands of new miles of roads across North America and Europe
• Millions of points of interest files (POIs)
• Existing business addresses all updated
• New business and locations now added
• Shops, hospitals, accommodation, and essential way points included

Plus of course, any previous software bugs have now been fixed as part of the on-going updates and developments provided by the crowd-sourcing program available online.

Other Car Brand Navigation is Also Available

In addition to Mercedes navigation updates, the GPS Bites website also carries information on other vehicle brands such as Acura (see the latest Acura Navigation DVD deals), Honda, Nissan, Ford, Chrysler, Jaguar, and the GM parent brands such as Cadillac, Saab, and Buick.

Last Update April 4th, 2019: The new Mercedes navigation DVD for 2019 is out now and ready to purchase online. If you want to update the maps, routes, and directions on your Mercedes navigation system, then this is the only way you can do it.

Below you can find a link (click the banner below) that offers the lowest possible online prices. It won’t be free, but it will show you how to get the best price on a Mercedes Benz navigation system update.

On the banner link above you can get access to the new GPS map updates on an official disc from the HERE company who produce the CDs. This will be the only place where you can get official map updates that won’t corrupt your navigation system. HERE used to be known as Navteq – they are the same company.

Mercedes Benz navigation DVD – Why buy updates?

Navigation systems and GPS devices are only as good as the maps that are installed. I have no doubt that you’ve been in a situation before where you’ve been driving, only to come across a new road or intersection that isn’t available on your GPS.

It’s because the maps are loaded as software into the system, and with the frequent changes happening on our nation’s roads, your maps will need upgrading from year to year.

By buying and installing a Mercedes navigation update, you get a new disc for 2019 which has all the latest map updates. The new 2019 DVD comes with any chances that have happened over the last 12 months including roads, sub-divisions, highways, or business addresses.

The new data loaded onto the Mercedes Benz navigation update includes:

• 5 million more miles of roads and highways.
• 676,483 new street and road names added or updated.
• 307,684 new speed limits and restrictions updated.
• Millions of addresses updated including points of interest files.

That’s an insane amount of change since the last update, and just goes to show how comprehensive the coverage is with an official HERE navigation update for the Mercedes range of vehicles.

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Is the Mercedes navigation update worth it?

You need to ask yourself how valuable your time and money is.

Let me give you an example; have you got lost recently or had to re-route you journey due to an out of date GPS route recently?

If you have, and you rely on your vehicle for business then an update is critical.

Nothing can be more painful than getting lost or delayed due to not being able to rely on your in-dashboard technology.

The more miles you drive, the more fuel you use, and the more money you burn through. It could have led to missed business meeting, delayed vacations, or just sheer frustration.

In worst cases, it could even be dangerous.

7 reasons to buy a new Mercedes navigation DVD

These are my top 7 reasons for why you should upgrade your Mercedes Benz navigation system with a new DVD disc of GPS map updates:

1. New maps let you drive more efficiently with less money spent on fuel.
2. New maps let you get to where you need to be on time with less delay.
3. New maps let you find addresses that have changed and been built.
4. New maps let you find millions of points of interest along your route.
5. New maps let you avoid traffic congestion and take a cleverer route.
6. New maps help you reduce your carbon footprint due to reduced fuel usage.
7. New maps mean you won’t get lost and end up in places you don’t want to be.

The 2019 Mercedes Benz navigation DVD gives you total coverage of the entire United States, North America, and Canada.

It will genuinely save you money and time, which is the bottom line.

Mercedes Benz Navigation System

In fact, official research from HERE (formerly Navteq) showed that an American driver on average can save up to $500 dollars in fuel costs every 12 months just by using up to date maps and directions.

What does that mean in reality?

Well, the main thing I can think is that the Mercedes Benz navigation update will pay for itself 5 times over in the space of 12 months. That’s a no-brainer.

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How to update the Mercedes navigation system

Below is my easy to understand guide on how to update maps on a Mercedes navigation system. Before you can start, you will need to purchase the latest DVD, SD card, or USB install software.

Once you have received the latest disc, the install and update process is actually relatively straight forward. It will come with instructions in the box, but here’s a refresher if you have lost the manual.

1. Start the ignition on your car or vehicle.
2. The Mercedes GPS should initiate, if it does not then power it on.
3. Eject your existing Mercedes Benz Navigation DVD and insert your new Mercedes navigation update 2019 disc.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions and let the map updates install.
5. You will need to enter your unique customer identification number off the packaging.

Whilst the navigation updates are installing do not turn off the in-dash navigation system because this can lead to a corrupted installation and you might need to seek assistance from your official car dealer.

If you cannot locate your unique registration number, you won’t be able to verify and install the map upgrade disc. However, when you buy online, you will get sent an email with your unique code in so keep that somewhere safe.

Mercedes-Benz navigation DVD download – is it free?

You might be tempted to try and download a Mercedes navigation system update for free.

Don’t do this!

It is not advisable for a number of reasons; the primary one being it is extremely unlikely that it will work.

By downloading hacked Mercedes map updates and installing them from CD you are breaking the law.

Plus, you won’t have your own serial number either, so the install will be impossible.

But here’s where it gets worse.

If you try and download a hacked version via torrent or pirate websites then there are a number of issues that you might face.

Firstly, download websites are known to carry viruses and could infect your PC when you download the DVD or CD disc.

It has been known for fans of this vehicle brand to deliberately infect the files that are uploaded to these illegal websites with viruses.

There are also reports of extra code being added to the download file, and the only way you can get this fixed is to then pay an expensive and not cheap visit to your local dealer.

You could corrupt your in-dashboard navigation system and need to pay for a repair job. With that in mind you should always take the official route and pay for an official Mercedes navigation DVD which you can buy online using our adverts and links.

Not only could you invalidate your Mercedes warranty, but you could also wreck your computer.

The only way that you can do a Mercedes-Benz navigation update that will actually work is by purchasing an official HERE DVD navigation CD for Mercedes-Benz using the links on this page.

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Which Mercedes models can you upgrade?

Whichever model and year of Mercedes you own, you will be able to find a new GPS map upgrade disc.

Below is a list of all models that you can get new updates for, including the compatible years.

If you can’t see your year or model here then do not worry – because if you click on the link below it will take you to a selection chooser that lets you choose your car, year, and model and then tells you which navigation CD you need to install into the in-dash GPS console.

• B-Class
• C-Class
• CL
• CLA
• CLK
• CLS
• E-Class
• G-Class
• GL
• GLA
• GLC
• GLC Coupe
• GLE
• GLE Coupe
• GLK
• GLS
• M-Class
• Maybach
• Mercedes AMG GT
• R-Class
• S-Class
• SL
• SLK
• SLC
• SLS AMG

Updates are available from every year since navigation was built into the dashboard on the models above including; 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Mercedes-Benz navigation update problems

From time to time, some Mercedes owners will have problems when trying to install the new GPS disc. There are two different scenarios of why this can happen, so please read on how you might be able to resolve any problems.

Problem 1: Disc not recognized: service disc required

If you buy a new Mercedes Benz navigation DVD and get the error “Disc Not Recognized” or “DVD Not Recognized” appearing on the display console when you try to install, then you will need to install a service disc into the system first.

This typically occurs if you have not updated the maps for a number of years, as each navigation system update disc comes with a software update in addition to the new maps.

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If you skip a few years out, then the navigation system will sometimes fail to recognize later discs – which is another reason why you should update your GPS maps every year.

In order to fix the situation, you will need to speak to your local dealer.

They will be able to update your navigation system with the Mercedes service disc. This will apply all the missing pieces to your GPS device.

Once these updates have been applied you can then re-install your new Mercedes-Benz Navigation DVD and the map updates will then install.

If you update your GPS maps annually then this should never be an issue or problem for you. To avoid any problems, make sure you keep your system as up to date as possible with the latest discs when they come out.

Problem 2: COMAND firmware update: service disc required

The second issue you might encounter is when you need a COMAND firmware update. This helps to increase the cell phone strength whilst simultaneously using the navigation system.

This is again resolved by installing a new service disc via your Mercedes-Benz dealer. It will update the COMAND head unit, not the GPS navigation but will mean you then install the latest GPS map updates once you have done this.

New service discs can be purchased relatively cheap from an official dealer, with prices typically around the $25 mark – although many customers have told us that their dealer was kind enough to do the service disc update for free so it’s worth asking them first before you get your wallet out.

How to update your Mercedes navigation system for free

Mercedes Benz Gps Navigation System

And lastly, I wanted to end on one of the most popular questions people ask about map updates; can you update your Mercedes navigation system for free?

The short answer is no.

I’ve already spoken in depth about the pitfalls and risks you will encounter if you do decide to try and download a free copy of the disc.

It won’t work, could damage your computer, and might invalidate your car’s warranty.

I always advise buying official map updates every year.

But that comes with a cost, and isn’t free is it?

Well, let me put another spin on this.

Earlier in this guide I explained how research shows you can save up to $500 dollars in fuel every year, just by virtue of having the latest directions and routes in your GPS.

If the new DVD costs $100 (which is a typical price), it’s not even going to take you 3 months before it completely pays for itself – any time after that it will work out as being free!

Conclusion

By using the links on this page, you can get an upgrade to your GPS with an official Mercedes Benz navigation update for 2019.

If you have spent thousands of dollars on a vehicle, and opted for the GPS package included, why would you then not pay a small amount to have it working correctly?

It just makes no sense.

Mercedes Benz Gps Software Update

Buy a map upgrade now. It will save you fuel. It will save you money. And it will save you time.