Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 217

NOTES ON NAVIGATION SYSTEM TRAFFICSTAR - AH82.61-P-0001-03A

Models 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210

Customer information on GPS antenna installation location

On all sedans and coupes, the GPS antenna can be mounted on the rear shelf as an alternative to the instrument
panel.

TrafficStar customer information

The TrafficStar navigation system is available in two versions from the Becker Company:

1. Mat black cover

2. Precious wood cover, burr walnut (Avant-garde)

conversion for Tele Aid
emergency call system

Notes regarding the Tele-Aid
emergency call system

MODEL 463 ...

AH82.95-P-0001-
01GA

Notes regarding the Tele-Aid
emergency call system

MODEL 199

AH82.95-P-0001-
01SLR

Notes on Tele Aid
emergency call system
control module change

MODEL 140 with CODE
(348) TELE AID
emergency call system

AH82.95-P-0001-02A

Cleaning plastic cover plates
of lamps

MODEL 168, 169, 171,
199, 203, 204, 208, 209,
210, 211, 215, 216, 219,
220, 221, 230, 240, 245.2

AH82.10-P-1002-01A

Cleaning plastic cover plates
of lamps

MODEL 454.0

AH82.10-P-1002-
01FF

Notes on installation of
wiring harnesses in roof area

MODEL 203.0

AH82.25-P-1000-01P

Notes on avoiding damage to
fiber optic cables during
repair work

MODEL 164, 169, 211,
216, 221, 245, 251, 454 ...

AH82.60-P-0001-
05AK

Notes on avoiding damage to
fiber optic cables during
repair work

MODEL 219.3 with Media
Oriented System Transport
(MOST)

AH82.60-P-0001-
05TX

Notes on fiber optic cable

MODEL 129, 163, 168,
170, 202, 203, 208, 209,
210, 215, 220, 230, 414,
463 ...

AH82.70-P-0001-02A

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Notes on installation of GPS antenna

The GPS antenna should be installed only in a vertical position with a maximum deviation of 10° from
horizontal.

The GPS antenna should always have a free view of the sky. Thermal insulated windows can significantly
reduce the function of the GPS antenna.

When installing the GPS antenna, always ensure that the arched surface points away from the vehicle.

Changing the installation location inside of the vehicle after the system is put into operation has no effect on the
GPS reception.

NOTES ON RADIO CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT - AH82.61-P-0001-05A

Model 163

The pin assignment in the radio connector has been changed on vehicles as of 07.99 (model year 2000)

Fig. 1: Identifying Radio Connector Pin Assignment

Check pin assignment

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If the pin assignment is the same as listed in the table above, it is not necessary to install the adapter
wiring harness and CAN bus adapter when installing the Audio 30 APS navigation system.

NOTES ON TELEPHONE OPERATION WITH AUDIO 30 APS NAVIGATION SYSTEM - AH82.61-P-0001-06A

Models 129, 163, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210

Vehicles with telephone code 316 or 317 can be retrofitted with an Audio 30 APS navigation system.

Ensure that the Audio 30 APS navigation system is a unit with part number A 208 820. .Older units with part
number A 168 820 .. .. are not capable of assuming the master function in the D2B- ring.

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The Audio 30 APS does not have a number pad. For this reason, it is not possible to control the telephone over
the radio (see operating instructions).

On vehicles (as of approx. 07.99) with multifunction steering wheel (telephone control with keys on steering
wheel) this function is then also possible with the Audio 30 APS navigation system.

NOTES ON TRAFFIC PRO NAVIGATION SYSTEM - AH82.61-P-0002-01A

Models 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210

Customer information, installation position for GPS antenna

There are two different installation locations for the GSP antenna:

1. Standard GPS antenna from DaimlerChrysler on roof or trunk lid. This version offers the best reception

and is therefore preferable.

2. Use of magnetic antenna in vehicle passenger compartment. This version is part of the kit from the

Becker company and installation is described in Becker installation instructions.

Notes on installation of Becker GPS antenna

The GPS antenna can only be installed horizontally with a maximum deviation of 10° from horizontal.

The GPS antenna should always have an unobstructed view of the sky. Tinted windows can reduce the function
of the GPS antenna considerably.

When installing the GPS antenna always ensure that the arched surface of the antenna points upwards.

NOTES ON FIBER OPTIC CABLE - AH82.70-P-0001-02A

Model 129, 163, 168, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 215, 220, 230, 414,
463.243/244/245/246/247/248/249/250/254/270/271/303/309/322/323/332/333/340/341

Illustrated on Model 202 sedan

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Fig. 2: Identifying Fiber Optic Cable Module, CD Player With Changer (In Trunk) And Voice Control
System Control Unit

Position of the identification

For vehicle models 170, 202, 203, 208, 210, 215, 220, 230, 463 an identification plate is located on the fiber
optic cable wiring harness behind the radio on which the fiber optic cable modules (1, 2, 3, 4) specially fitted to
these vehicles are specified together with their exact length.

With models 129, 414 the identification plate is in the trunk next to the CD changer.

With model 168, the identification plate is in the passenger footwell in the area of the control unit box. If there
is no length specification on the identification plate, the respective fiber optic cable module must be removed
and the necessary length measured.

Vehicle model 163 does not have any identification plate.

With repairs, the individual fiber optic cable modules with corresponding length specification can be ordered

(see spare-parts documentation Group 82).

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