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Mercedes-Benz COMAND screen prompting for a navigation map update with a USB stick being inserted into the centre console.

Mercedes5 May 2026· 5 min read

What is the Mercedes Map PIN? Activation Codes Explained

The Mercedes Map PIN is the activation code that authorises a navigation map update on your Mercedes-Benz — unique to your VIN, head unit, version and region.

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