Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Install the correct navigation map (after replacing the head unit)
Install the correct navigation map depending on the validity of the customer subscription after having replaced the head unit for vehicles with a production date as from 07/2015.
Different cases:
Customer subscription is still valid :
- Install the most recent navigation map.
Customer subscription has expired :
- Check when the customer subscription expired*.
- Install the navigation map applicable on the expiry date.
The customer subscription has expired. After the expiry of his/her subscription, the customer purchased a newer version of the navigation map ("One Time Update"):
- Check which navigation map was installed most recently*
- Install this navigation map
*The information required for determining the term of the customer subscription is available in the following path:
Aftersales Information Research (AIR)
- Navigation map
The following table is displayed in the "Navigation map" menu:
| Installed map (Status with date) In this field the currently installed map with year specification is displayed. (E.g. navigation map Europe 2015) |
Enabling code (Subscription) Displayed in this field is:
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Free update Displayed in this field is:
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Update subject to a charge Displayed in this field is:
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Go to the following path for more information on navigation, such as update variants, new features and compatibility tables:
Open the S-Gate portal:
- Select ENCS
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.