2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN display

Changing the name of the SSID
X
To select Vehicle
Vehiclefrom the main function bar:
turn and press the controller.
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
X Select System Settings
System Settings.
X Select WiFi
WiFi.
The Wi-Fi menu appears.
X Select Change SSID
Change SSID.
A dialog for entering the SSID appears.
X Enter the new SSID.
X Select 0054.
X Press the controller.
From now on, when establishing a connec-
tion, the vehicle will be shown with the new
SSID both on the device to be connected and
in the Connect
Connect Using UsingSecurity
Security Key
Keymenu.
i Device connections established using the
previous SSID will no longer work after the
SSID is changed. You have to reconnect these
devices (Y page 39). Bluetooth
®
settings General information about Blue-
tooth ®
Bluetooth ®
-capable devices, e. g. mobile
phones, need to comply with a certain profile in
order to be connected to the multimedia sys-
tem. Every Bluetooth ®
device has its own spe-
cific Bluetooth ®
name.
Bluetooth ®
technology is a standard for short
range wireless data transmissions up to approx-
imately 10 m. You can use Bluetooth
®
to connect your mobile
phone to the multimedia system, for example:
R use the hands-free system
R establish an Internet connection
R listen to music using Bluetooth ®
Audio
R exchange vCards
Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of Blue-
tooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc. Activating/deactivating Bluetooth
®
X Press the 00D4button.
or X Press Vehicle
Vehicle in the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
X To select System Settings
System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears.
X To select Activate Bluetooth Activate Bluetooth : turn and
press the controller.
This switches Bluetooth ®
on 0073 or off 0053. Automatic volume adjustment
General information
With the Automatic Automatic Volume
VolumeAdjustment
Adjustment func-
tion, the volumes of different audio sources are adjusted for each other, to compensate for rel-
ative differences in volume.
For example: changing from a relatively quiet to
a relatively loud radio station. The volume for
both stations sounds the same. Manual read-
justment of the volume is not required.
The Automatic Volume Adjustment Automatic Volume Adjustment function
is deactivated 0053when the vehicle leaves the
factory. Using this function, the dynamic range
of the music is slightly reduced. To make the
most of the audiophile sound quality, it is rec-
ommended to leave it off. 40
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Switching the automatic volume
adjustment on/off
X Press the 00D4button.
or X Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
X To select System Settings
System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears.
X To select Automatic Volume Adjustment
Automatic Volume Adjustment:
turn and press the controller.
Switch the Automatic Volume Adjustment Automatic Volume Adjustment
function on 0073or off 0053. Setting the system language
General information
This function allows you to determine the lan-
guage for the menu displays and the navigation messages. The selected language affects the
characters available for entry.
i The navigation announcements are not
available in all languages. If a language is not available, the navigation announcements will
be in English.
i When you set the system language, the lan-
guage of the Voice Control System will
change accordingly. If it is not supported by
the Voice Control System, English will be
selected. Setting the system language
X Press the 00D4button.
or X Press Vehicle
Vehicle in the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
X To select System Settings
System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears. X
To select Language
Language: turn and press the con-
troller.
The list of languages appears. The 003Bdot indi-
cates the current setting.
X Select the desired language.
The multimedia system loads the selected
language and sets it. Calling up and editing the Favorites
function
The Favorites function can, depending on the
vehicle equipment, be called up as follows:
R via the System Settings System Settings menu
R via the Favorites button on the controller
(Y page 21)
R via the Favorites button on the touchpad
(Y page 23)
Calling up the Favorites function via the sys- tem menu
X Press the 00D4button.
or
X Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
X To select System Settings
System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears.
X To select Favorite Functions
Favorite Functions: press the
controller.
The favorites are displayed.
X To select the desired function, e.g. Phone‐ Phone‐
book
book: turn and press the controller.
Calling up the Favorites function via the
controller or touchpad X Press the Favorites button on the controller or
touchpad.
The favorites are displayed.
X To select the desired function, e.g. Phone‐ Phone‐
book
book: turn and press the controller.
Exiting the Favorites function X Press the Favorites button again.
or X Press the 0038button.
Further information on favorites (Y page 33). Calling up and editing the Favorites function
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Importing/exporting data
General notes
! Never remove the stick or card when writing
data to the USB stick or the memory card. You may otherwise lose data.
Using this function you can do the following with
your personal data:
R transfer your data from one multimedia sys-
tem to another multimedia system
The transfer may be limited or not possible,
depending on the vehicle's equipment.
R make a backup copy of your personal data
(export data) and load it again (import data)
R protect your data from unwanted export by
activating a pin prompt (presetting: deactiva-
ted 0053)
You can either use an SD card or a USB storage
device (e.g. a USB stick) as temporary storage.
You can obtain further information on data
import and export from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Activating/deactivating PIN protec-
tion X
Press the 00D4button.
or X Press Vehicle
Vehicle in the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
X To select System Settings
System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears.
X To select Data Import/Export
Data Import/Export: turn and
press the controller. X
Select Activate PIN Protection Activate PIN Protection.
Activate 0073or deactivate 0053PIN protection.
When activating PIN protection, you will be
prompted to enter a PIN.
X To enter the 4-digit PIN and select 0054: turn
and press the controller.
You will be prompted to enter the PIN again.
X Enter the PIN again and select 0054.
The PIN prompt now protects your personal
data from unwanted export.
i If you deactivate your PIN protection, you
will first be prompted to enter your PIN. If you
have forgotten your PIN, an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center can deactivate your
PIN protection for you. Alternatively, you can deactivate PIN protection by resetting your
personal data (Y page 43). Importing/exporting data
The following data can be exported:
R address data
R system settings that you have made
R bookmarks
R radio station lists
Personal music files in the Media Register can-
not be saved or transferred using this function.
Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data. Connecting a USB storage device
X Insert the SD memory card (Y page 145).
or X Connect a USB device (e.g. a USB memory
stick) (Y page 145).
Importing or exporting data
i If you import data such as address data, the
existing data in the multimedia system is
overwritten. You will see a message to this 42
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effect. The multimedia system is restarted
after the data import.
X Press the 00D4button.
or X Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
X To select System Settings
System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears.
X To select Data Import/Export
Data Import/Export: turn and
press the controller.
X Select Import Data
Import Data orExport Data Export Data.
If PIN protection is activated, a PIN prompt
appears when you select Export Data
Export Data.
X To enter the 4-digit PIN and select 0054: turn
and press the controller.
PIN protection is deactivated.
X To select Memory
Memory Card Card,USB 1
USB 1 orUSB 2
USB 2: turn
and press the controller.
This function exports all the data to the selec- ted disc. Reset function
General information
You can reset the multimedia system to the fac-
tory settings. Resetting is recommended before handing over or selling the vehicle, for example.
This includes the deletion of all of your personal data on the multimedia system. These include,
for example:
R Station presets
R Entries in the destination memory
R Entries in the list of previous destinations in
the navigation system
R Entries in the address book
R Authorized telephone
Data on the internal hard drive, e.g. music files in
the Media Register, will be deleted during a
reset.
In addition, an activated PIN protection, which
you have used to protect your data against
unwanted export, will be deactivated during a
reset.
Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data. Resetting the multimedia system
X Press the 00D4button.
or X Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X To switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
X To select System Settings
System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears.
X To select Reset Reset: turn and press the controller.
A prompt appears asking whether you wish to
reset.
X Select Yes
Yes.
A prompt appears again asking whether you
really wish to reset.
X Select Yes
Yes.
A message appears. The multimedia system
is reset to the factory settings and restarted. Reset function
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Your multimedia system equipment
These operating instructions describe all the
standard and optional equipment of your multi-
media system, as available at the time of going
to press. Country-specific differences are pos-
sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also
applies to safety-relevant systems and func-
tions.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate mobile communication equip-
ment while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose controlof the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the vehicleis stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving whenoperating mobile communications equipment in
the vehicle. Vehicle settings
Calling up vehicle settings
X Press the 00D4button.
or X Press Vehicle
Vehicle in the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X To select Vehicle Settings Vehicle Settings : press the con-
troller.
The Vehicle Settings
Vehicle Settings menu is active.
X To select the desired vehicle setting: turn and
press the controller.
The main area with the setting element is
active.
Selecting a different vehicle setting:
X To activate the menu for selecting the vehicle
setting: slide 5the controller. Exiting the vehicle settings:
X To select 0039: slide 6and press the con-
troller. Ambient lighting
General notes You can set the following for the ambient light-
ing:
R Brightness
This setting makes an additional change to
the brightness of the ambient lighting.
R Color
This setting changes the color of the ambient
lighting.
Setting the brightness X
Call up Vehicle Settings Vehicle Settings (Ypage 44).
X To select Ambient Light Brightness
Ambient Light Brightness : turn
and press the controller.
The setting element is active. The brightness
value is displayed.
X To change the brightness value: turn the con-
troller.
You can find further information on the interior
lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Setting the color X
Call up Vehicle Settings Vehicle Settings (Ypage 44).
X To select Ambient Light Color
Ambient Light Color: turn and
press the controller.
The setting element is active.
X To select a color: turn and press the control-
ler.
You can find further information on the interior
lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Switching the display lighting on/off
If the vehicle is not equipped with the "Ambient lighting" package, you can turn the display light-
ing on or off with this function. 44
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X
Call up Vehicle Settings
Vehicle Settings (Ypage 44).
X To select Ambient Light: Display
Ambient Light: Display: turn
and press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending on
the previous setting.
i The brightness can be adjusted using the
controller on the rotary light switch.
You can find further information on the interior
lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Setting the easy entry and exit feature
This function makes getting in and out of your
vehicle easier.
X Call up Vehicle Settings
Vehicle Settings (Ypage 44).
X To select Easy Entry/Exit
Easy Entry/Exit: turn and press
the controller.
The setting element is active.
X To change the setting: press the controller.
You can find further information on the easy
entry and exit feature in the vehicle Operator's
Manual. Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked.
X Call up Vehicle Settings
Vehicle Settings (Ypage 44).
X To select Acoustic Lock Feedback
Acoustic Lock Feedback: turn
and press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending on
the previous setting.
You can find further information on the locking
feature in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Switching the seat belt adjustment
on/off
The Belt Belt Adjustment
Adjustment function adjusts the driv-
er's and front-passenger seat belt to the upper
body of the occupants.
X Call up Vehicle Settings Vehicle Settings (Ypage 44).
X To select Belt Adjustment
Belt Adjustment: turn and press
the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending on
the previous setting. You can find further information on seat belt
adjustment in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Switching the automatic mirror fold-
ing function on/off
When the Automatic Mirror Folding Automatic Mirror Folding func-
tion is activated, the outside mirrors fold in auto-
matically as soon as you lock the vehicle from
the outside. The outside mirrors fold out auto-
matically again as soon as you unlock the vehi-
cle.
X Call up Vehicle Settings Vehicle Settings (Ypage 44).
X To select Automatic Mirror Folding
Automatic Mirror Folding : turn
and press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending on
the previous setting.
You can find further information on the auto-
matic folding mirror function in the vehicle Oper- ator's Manual. Switching locator lighting on/off
If you switch on the Locator Lighting Locator Lighting func-
tion, the exterior lighting is switched on for a
short time when it is dark. The light switch must be set to 0058; see the vehicle Operator's Man-
ual.
The exterior lighting remains on for 40 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked. When you start the
engine, the locator lighting is switched off and
the automatic driving lights are activated.
X Call up Vehicle Settings
Vehicle Settings (Ypage 44).
X To select Locator Locator Lighting
Lighting : turn and press
the controller.
X Press the controller.
The function is switched on or off, depending
on the previous status.
You can find further information on the locator
lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Activating/deactivating the auto-
matic door locking mechanism
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the vehicle is travel-
ing faster than walking pace. Vehicle settings
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X
Call up Vehicle Settings
Vehicle Settings (Ypage 44).
X To select Automatic Locking
Automatic Locking: turn and
press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending on
the previous setting.
You can find further information on the locking
feature in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Setting the switch-off delay time
Interior lighting switch-off delay time The interior lighting is activated for the duration
of the switch-off delay time when the SmartKey
is removed from the ignition lock.
X Call up Vehicle Settings
Vehicle Settings (Ypage 44).
X To select Interior Lighting Delayed
Interior Lighting Delayed
Switch-off Switch-off: turn and press the controller.
The setting element is active.
X To change the delayed switch-off time: turn
and press the controller.
You can find further information on the interior
lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Exterior lighting switch-off delay time If you switch on the
Exterior Lighting Exterior Lighting
Delayed Switch-off
Delayed Switch-off function, the exterior
lighting is switched on for a short time after the engine is switched off. The light switch must beset to 0058; see the vehicle Operator's Manual.
The exterior lighting remains on for 60 seconds after the engine is switched off. If you close all
the doors and the tailgate, the exterior lighting
switches off after the set time.
X Call up Vehicle Settings
Vehicle Settings (Ypage 44).
X To select Exterior Lighting Delayed
Exterior Lighting Delayed
Switch-off Switch-off: turn and press the controller.
The setting element is active.
X To change the delayed switch-off time: turn
and press the controller. Activating/deactivating the trunk lid
opening height restriction
Activating the Trunk Opening-height
Trunk Opening-height
Restriction Restriction function allows you to avoid
bumping the trunk lid on a low garage ceiling, for
example. Setting via the multimedia system is
available for the Sedan and Coupe. X
Call up Vehicle Settings
Vehicle Settings (Ypage 44).
X To select Trunk Opening-height
Trunk Opening-height
Restriction
Restriction: turn and press the controller.
The function switches on or off, depending on
the previous setting. 360° camera
General notes
The 360° camera covers the immediate sur-
roundings of the vehicle and assists you, for
instance when parking or at exits with reduced
visibility.
The 360° camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. Make sure
that no persons or animals are in the maneu-
vering range.
For more information on the 360° camera see
the vehicle Operator's Manual. Displaying the 360° camera image
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
R your vehicle is equipped with a 360° camera
R the 360°
360° Camera Camera function is switched on (see
the vehicle Operator's Manual)
X Press the 00D4button.
or X Press Vehicle
Vehicle in the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X To select 360° Camera
360° Camera : turn and press the
controller.
The 360° camera image appears in split
screen mode.
You will see the previous view on the display if,
when the function is switched on:
R you turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock
R you select transmission position P
R when you are driving at moderate speeds
Switching the display off manually
X To select 0039: slide 6and press the con-
troller. 46
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Switching the display on automatically
X You can automatically switch the 360° Cam-
era display using reverse gear (Y page 47).Switching automatic mode of the
360° camera on/off
This function activates the 360° camera when
reverse gear is engaged.
X Press the 00D4button.
or X Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X To switch to the menu bar:slide 6the
controller.
X To select System Settings
System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
X To select 360° Camera
360° Camera: turn and press the
controller.
The menu 360° Camera
360° Camera appears.
X Select Activation by R gear Activation by R gear.
The function is switched on 0073or off 0053,
depending on the previous status. Opening the camera cover for clean-
ing
X To select Open Camera Cover
Open Camera Cover in the 360°
camera menu: turn the controller and press to confirm.
The Please Wait...
Please Wait... message appears for
approximately three seconds.
The camera cover opens.
The camera cover closes automatically if:
R the ignition is switched off
R the vehicle exceeds a moderate speed Rear view camera
General notes
The rear view camera covers the immediate sur- roundings behind the vehicle and assists you
when parking.
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. When maneu- vering or parking, make sure that there are no
persons, animals or objects in the area in which
you are maneuvering.
You can find further information about the rear
view camera in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Switching automatic mode of the rear
view camera on/off
This function activates the rear view camera
when reverse gear is engaged.
X Press the 00D4button.
or X Press Vehicle Vehicle in the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
X Slide 6the controller.
X To select System Settings
System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
X Select Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera.
X Select Activation by R gear
Activation by R gear.
The function is switched on 0073or off 0053,
depending on the previous status.
When you start the vehicle and engage
reverse gear, the camera cover opens auto-
matically if the function is activated. The area
behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines in the display; see the vehicle Operator's Man-
ual.
For further information on the rear view camera;
see the vehicle Operator's Manual. Object detection
The rear view camera can detect moving and
stationary objects. If, for example, a pedestrian or another vehicle is detected, these objects are
marked with bars. The system is able to detect
and mark stationary objects when your vehicle
is moving. Moving objects will always be detec- ted and marked.
Switching object detection on/off
X To select Object ObjectDetection
Detection in the rear view
camera menu: turn and press the controller.
The function is switched on 0073or off 0053,
depending on the previous status. Rear view camera
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