Command Navigation

**KTownAMG** · 02-02-2008

I have a 2009 SLK 55 (US Spec) on order. Of course I've ordered the Command/Nav system. I'm told the Nav system is a "Hard Disk/Drive" unit with US maps installed. The problem is that I live in Germany. My dealer is concerned that I will not be able to load the Euro maps on the system. I'm told this is the same system that was/is installed on the C-Class and they have similar issues. Does any know if the European maps may be installed on the Command/Nav system. Appearantly the folks in Stuttgart don't have an answer. Thanks

Ynot · 02-02-2008

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Originally Posted by KTownAMG

I have a 2009 SLK 55 (US Spec) on order. Of course I've ordered the Command/Nav system. I'm told the Nav system is a "Hard Disk/Drive" unit with US maps installed. The problem is that I live in Germany. My dealer is concerned that I will not be able to load the Euro maps on the system. I'm told this is the same system that was/is installed on the C-Class and they have similar issues. Does any know if the European maps may be installed on the Command/Nav system. Appearantly the folks in Stuttgart don't have an answer. Thanks

I ordered mine here and picked it up in Sindelfingen Germany, they gave me an Euoprean Nav DVD to use while I was there, it saved my life, never got lost. When I got home I put the North American DVD in, no problems. Unless there's a difference with the 2009 DVD nav compared to the 2005-2008, it should work.

**DansSlk** · 02-02-2008

Its not a C class duplicate because this is an all in one headunit but you are taking a bit of a risk here, the US headunit is different to the EU one.

May i ask why you are ordering a US spec car for the EU?

cyberdrakon · 02-03-2008

I think he plans on returning to the US in a year.

**KTownAMG** · 02-03-2008

Thanks all. I purchased the US Spec while in Europe because I do plan on taking it back to the states in a year or so. Like Dan mentioned, I'm taking a bit of a risk with the nav unit. Unfortunately, I don't have an option since this new "Hard Disk" system is part of the audio package also... I'll keep my fingers crossed.

**DansSlk** · 02-03-2008

Ah OK fair enough then, the headunits are different so i really can't say for sure if it will work.

The one we have in the pre-facelift's use the same navi processor so it can be gotten around.

02-02-2008	#1 (permalink)
KTownAMG Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany Vehicle: 09 SLK AMG 55 Posts: 183 Country: Thanks: 14 Thanked 36 Times in 15 Posts	Command Navigation I have a 2009 SLK 55 (US Spec) on order. Of course I've ordered the Command/Nav system. I'm told the Nav system is a "Hard Disk/Drive" unit with US maps installed. The problem is that I live in Germany. My dealer is concerned that I will not be able to load the Euro maps on the system. I'm told this is the same system that was/is installed on the C-Class and they have similar issues. Does any know if the European maps may be installed on the Command/Nav system. Appearantly the folks in Stuttgart don't have an answer. Thanks

02-02-2008	#3 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,797 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 227 Times in 179 Posts	Its not a C class duplicate because this is an all in one headunit but you are taking a bit of a risk here, the US headunit is different to the EU one. May i ask why you are ordering a US spec car for the EU? __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

02-03-2008	#6 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,797 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 227 Times in 179 Posts	Ah OK fair enough then, the headunits are different so i really can't say for sure if it will work. The one we have in the pre-facelift's use the same navi processor so it can be gotten around. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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KTownAMG Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany Vehicle: 09 SLK AMG 55 Posts: 183 Country: Thanks: 14 Thanked 36 Times in 15 Posts	Thanks all. I purchased the US Spec while in Europe because I do plan on taking it back to the states in a year or so. Like Dan mentioned, I'm taking a bit of a risk with the nav unit. Unfortunately, I don't have an option since this new "Hard Disk" system is part of the audio package also... I'll keep my fingers crossed.

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