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![MERCEDES-BENZ E43AMG 2017 W213 Owners Manual Importing/exporting user profiles
Requirements
RThere is an Internet connection
(→page 274).
RA Mercedes me account exists at http://
www.me rcedes.me.
RThe 3 H U V R Q D O L ] D W L R Q service is](/manual-img/4/3672/w960_3672-239.png "MERCEDES-BENZ E43AMG 2017 W213 Owners Manual Importing/exporting user profiles
Requirements
RThere is an Internet connection
(→page 274).
RA Mercedes me account exists at http://
www.me rcedes.me.
RThe 3 H U V R Q D O L ] D W L R Q service is")
Importing/exporting user profiles
Requirements
RThere is an Internet connection
(→page 274).
RA Mercedes me account exists at http://
www.me rcedes.me.
RThe 3 H U V R Q D O L ] D W L R Q service is activated.
Multimedia sy stem:
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X D O ( [ S R U W , P S R U W
The function is not available in all countries.
Only individual profiles can be impor ted or
ex por ted.
The individual profiles are alw ays collectively
impor ted or expor ted.
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H [ L V W L Q J S U R I L O H G D W D ' R \ R X Z D Q W W R F R Q
W L Q X H " message appears .
#Select < H V.
User profiles are impor ted.
#Expor t:select ( [ S R U W 3 U R I L O H V W R W K H 6 H U Y H U.
User profiles are expor ted.
% Certain settings such as address book
ent ries or pr evious destinations from the
navigation sy stem are not expor ted.
User profile options
Multimedia sy stem:
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#Highlight a profile.
#¥Select an option.
The following options are available:
R 5 H Q D P H
R ' H O H W H
R 5 H V H W
% The guest profile cannot be dele ted or
re named.
Soft wareupdate
Information on software updates
The multimedia sy stem pr ovides a message
when an update is available. Depending on
the source, you can per form vari‐
ous updates:
Software update
Source of the
update Up
date type
Interne tN avigation maps, sys‐
te m updates
External storage
medium, e.g. USB
st ick Na
vigation maps
Performing a software upda te
Re quirement:
An Internet connection is requ ired for updates
which are obtained online (
→page274).
Mul timedia sy stem:
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Au tomatically
#Ac tivate Othe automatic software update.
Up dates are per form ed.
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#Slidethe controller tothe left.#To hide: Swipe right on theto uchpad or
To uch Control.
or
#Slid eth e controller totheright.
Destination entry
Entering a POI or addre ss
Multimedia sy stem:
, 1 D Y L J D W L R Q.¬ ' H V W L Q D W L R Q
#Select ( Q W H U ' H V W L Q D W L R Q .
The state or pr ovince in which theve hicle is
located is set 1.
There are two available me thods of destina‐
tion entry:
Rfree sear ch2
Rsear ch st ep-by-step 3
Me thod 1: free sear ch
#Enter a POI or address 2. The entries can
be made in any orde r.
During de stination ent ry, suggestions are
made bythe multimedia sy stem. A selection
of destinations appears in a list.
The following ent ries may be made, forex am‐
ple:
Rcit y,stre et, house number
Rstre et, city
RZIP code
RPOI name
RPOI categor y,e.g. * D V 6 W D W L R Q
Rcity, POI name
#Toswitch tohandwriting recognition:
select 5.
#Write characters on theto uchpad.
#To switch to character selection: pressthe
% button.
or
#Press theto uchpad.#To del ete an entr y:select 8(ifavailable).RPress brief ly: del etes the last character
entered or the last suggestion adop ted.
RPress and hold: dele testh e entire ent ry.
#To set the language: select4.
#Select a language.
% This function is useful for countries in which
se veralch aracter sets are support ed. An
ex ample is Russia, which uses Cyrillic and
Latin characters.
#To sear chonline: select6ª 2 1 / , 1 ( .
Once an Inte rnet connection is es tablished, a
list appears. It sho wsonline destinations
re lated tothe pr evious ent ry.
Online destinations are pr ovided bythe Inter‐
net service pr ovider.
#Select the destination.
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#Select a position onthe map.
A list appears if there are se veral map posi‐
tions.
#Highlight a map position.
#Select ¥ 6 W R U H L Q 3 U H Y L R X V ' H V W L Q D W L R Q V .
The map position is sa vedto the "Last desti‐
nations" memor y.
Editing the last destinations
Multimedia sy stem:
, 1 D Y L J D W L R Q.¬ ' H V W L Q D W L R Q. 3 U H Y L
R X V ' H V W L Q D W L R Q V
#Highlight one of the last destinations.
#To save as a favo rite :select ¥ 6 D Y H D V
* O R E D O ) D Y R U L W H .
#Tosave as "Home" address: select¥
6 D Y H D V + R P H .
#Tosave as "Work" address: select¥
6 D Y H D V : R U N .
#To del ete a single or all destinations:
select ¥ ' H O H W H or ' H O H W H $ O O.
A prom ptappears.
#Select < H V.
#Todispl aydestination information: select
¥ ' H W D L O V.
Route guidance with cur rent traf fic re ports
Traf fic information overview
Tr af fic re ports are receive d using Live Traf fic
Information and are used forro ute guidance.
This service isuna vailable in some countries.
% There may be dif fere nces between the traf fic
re ports receive d and the actual road and
traf fic conditions.
Impor tant information on Live Traf fic Informa‐
tion:
RCu rrent tra ffic reports are receive d via the
Internet connection.
RThe traf fic situation is update d at short,regu‐
lar inter vals.
RThe status of the service subscription can be
displa yed (→page 252).
Information on theve hicle's position is regular ly
sent toDaimler AG. The da tais immediately ren‐
de red anonymous byDaimler AGand forw arded to
the tra ffic data pr ovider. Using this data, traf‐
fi c re ports releva nt totheve hicle's position are
sent totheve hicle. The vehicle acts as a sensor
fo rth eflow of traf fic and helps toimpr ovethe
qu ality of the traf fic re ports.
If yo udo not wish totransmit your vehicle posi‐
tion, you can ha vethis service deactivated at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Displaying subscription information
Requ irement:
RThevehicle is equipped with Live Traf fic
Information.
Multimedia sy stem:
, 1 D Y L J D W L R Q.Z 2 S W L R Q V
The subscription expiration date is automatically
displa yed:
ROne month before theex piration date.
ROne week before theex piration date.
ROn theex piration date.
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Deletingtext messages
Multimedia sy stem:
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#Select ¥.
#Select ' H O H W H.
Apple CarPlay™
Overview of Apple CarPlay™
iPhone®functions can be used via the multime‐
dia sy stem using Apple CarPlay™. It is operated
using the controller or the Siri
®vo ice-opera ted
control sy stem.
Only one mobile phone at a time can be connec‐
te d via Apple CarPlay™ tothe multimedia sys‐
te m.
While using Apple CarPlay™, various functions of
th e multimedia sy stem, e.g. the navigation, are
not available.
The availability of Apple CarPlay™ may vary
according tothe count ry. The service pr
ovider is responsible forth is appli‐
cation and the services and conte nt connected
to it.
Connecting an iPhone
®via Apple CarPlay™
Re quirements
RApple CarPlay™ can be used with Apple®
operating sy stem version iOS 8.3 or abo ve.
RThe full range of functions for Apple Car‐
Play™ is only possible with an Internet con‐
nection.
RThe iPhone®is connected tothe multimedia
sy stem via the USB port çusing a suita‐
ble cable (
→page 285).
Multimedia sy stem:
, & R Q Q H F W. $ S S O H & D U 3 O D \
Setting automatic or manual start
A message appears when connec tedfo rth efirs t
time.
#Au tomatic star t:select $ X W R P D W L F D O O \ .
6 W D U W $ X W R P D W L F D O O \ is activatedO.
Apple CarPlay™ will now start immediately
af te rth e iPhone®is connected tothe multi‐
media sy stem using a USB cable.
#Manual star t:select 0 D Q X D O O \ .
#Selectthe iPhone®in the device list.
Ac cepting/rejecting the data pr otection reg‐
ulations
A message with the data pr otection regulations
appears.
#Select $ F F H S W D Q G V W D U W.
or
#Select 5 H M H F W D Q G H Q G.
If yo u selected automatic start, youwill have
to start Apple CarPlay™ manually the next
time youwa nttouse it.
Exiting Apple CarPlay™
#Select ÚinApple CarPlay™.
Calling up Apple CarPlay™ sound settings
Multimedia sy stem:
, & R Q Q H F W. $ S S O H & D U 3 O D \. 6 R X Q G
#Select theto ne menu (→pa ge 300).
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![MERCEDES-BENZ E43AMG 2017 W213 Owners Manual Ending Apple CarPlay™
Multimedia system:
, & R Q Q H F W. $ S S O H & D U 3 O D \
#Select L V F R Q Q H F W .
The connection is ended.
The mobile phone continues tobe supplied
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Multimedia system:
, & R Q Q H F W. $ S S O H & D U 3 O D \
#Select L V F R Q Q H F W .
The connection is ended.
The mobile phone continues tobe supplied
with elect ricity.")
Ending Apple CarPlay™
Multimedia system:
, & R Q Q H F W. $ S S O H & D U 3 O D \
#Select ' L V F R Q Q H F W .
The connection is ended.
The mobile phone continues tobe supplied
with elect ricity.
or
#Disconnect the connecting cable between
th e mobile phone and multimedia sy stem.
Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting
th e connecting cable only when theve hicle is
st ationar y.
Android Auto
Android Autoove rview
Mobile phone functions can be used with
Android Autousing the Android operating sys‐
te m on the multimedia sy stem. It is operated
using the controller or thevo ice-operated con‐
trol sy stem.
Only one mobile phone at a time can be connec‐
te d via Android Auto
®tothe multimedia sy stem. While using Android
Auto™, various functions of
th e multimedia sy stem, e.g. the navigation, are
not available.
The availability of Android Auto
®and Android
Au to®Apps may vary according tothe count ry.
The service pr ovider is responsible forth is appli‐
cation and the services and conte nt connected
to it.
Connecting a mobile phone via Android Auto
Requ irements
RThefirs t acti vation of Android Autoon the
multimedia sy stem must be car ried out when
th eve hicle is stationary for saf etyre asons.
RThe mobile phone support s AndroidAuto
from Android 5.0.
RThe Android AutoApp is ins talled on the
mobile phone.
RIn order touse thete lephone functions, a
mobile phone must be connec tedto the mul‐
timedia sy stem via Blue tooth
®(→page 261). If
th ere was no prior internet connection, this
is es tablished with the use of the mobile
phone with Android Auto.
RThe mobile phone is connected tothe multi‐
media sy stem via theç USB port using a
suitable cable (
→page 285).
RThe full range of functions for Android Autois
only possible with an Inte rnet connection.
Multimedia sy stem:
, & R Q Q H F W. $ Q G U R L G $ X W R
#Select the mobile phone from the device list.
Ac cepting/rejecting the data pr otection reg‐
ulations
A message with the data pr otection regulations
appears.
#Select $ F F H S W D Q G V W D U W.
or
#Select 5 H M H F W D Q G H Q G.
Ac tivating automatic start
#Select 6 W D U W $ X W R P D W L F D O O \ O.
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Starting manually
#Select the mobile phone from the device list.
Exiting Android Auto
#Press theò button.
Calling up the Android Autosound settings
Multimedia sy stem:
, & R Q Q H F W. $ Q G U R L G $ X W R. 6 R X Q G
#Select theto ne menu (→pa ge 300).
Ending Android Auto
Multimedia sy stem:
, & R Q Q H F W. $ Q G U R L G $ X W R
#Select ' L V F R Q Q H F W .
The connection is ended.
The mobile phone continues tobe supplied
with elect ricity.
or
#Disconnect the connecting cable between
th e mobile phone and multimedia sy stem.
Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting
th e connecting cable only when theve hicle is
st ationar y.
Transfer redve hicle data when using Apple
CarPlay™ and Android Auto
Note s on transfer redve hicle data
When using Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay ™,
cer tain vehicle data is transfer redto the mobile
phone. This enables youto getth e best out of
selected mobile phone services. Vehicle data is
not directly accessible.
Sy stem information:
Rsoftware release of the multimedia sy stem
Rsy stem ID (anonymized)
The transfer of this data is used tooptimize com‐
munication between theve hicle and the mobile
phone.
To do this, and toassign se veralve hicles tothe
mobile phone, a vehicle ID is randomly gener‐
ated.
This has no connection totheve hicle identifica‐
tion number (VIN) and is dele ted when the multi‐
media sy stem is reset (
→page 239).
Driving status data:
Rtransmission position engaged
Rdistinction between par ked, standstill, rolling
and driving
Rday/night mode of the instrument clus ter
The transfer of this data is used toalter how
con tent is displ ayed tocor respond tothe driving
situation.
Po sition data:
Rco-ordinates
Rspeed
Rcompass direction
Racceleration direction
This data is only transfer red while the navigation
sy stem is active in order toimpr ove it (for exam‐
ple, so it can continue functioning when in a tun‐
nel).
If yo u do not consent tovehicle data being trans‐
fe rred, you can deactivate the automatic start of
An droid
Auto™ (
→page 270) or Apple CarPlay ™
(→page 269) and temp orarily term inate the
USB connection between the mobile phone and
th eve hicle.
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Mercedes-Benz mbrace®(USA only)
Making a call viatheove rhead control panel
Mercedes-Benz mbrace®is only available in the
US A.
1Roadside Assis tance call
2SOS button co ver
3MB Info call
4SOS button
#To make a Roadside Assistance call: Press
button 1.
This initia tes a call tothe Mercedes-Benz
Cus tomer Assis tance Center.
#To make an eme rgency call: Press SOS
button co ver2 briefly toopen.
#Press and hold SOS button 4for at least
one second.
This initiates a call tothe Mercedes-Benz
Cus tomer Assis tance Center.
#To make an MB In focall: Press button 3.
This initiates a call tothe Mercedes-Benz
Cus tomer Assis tance Center.
An emergency call can be initia tedeve n if a
Ro adside Assis tance or MB Info call is acti ve.
This has priority over all other active calls.
Calls via theove rhead control panel are only
possible with an available mobile phone net‐
wo rk.
Fu rther information on Mercedes-Benz mbrace
®
and other services can be found at: http://
www .mbusa.com Informa
tiononthe emer gency call sy stem
&
WARNING Risk of accident and injury
despite pressing the SOS button
Even if you press the SOS button in an emer‐
ge ncy, remaining in theve hicle may be dan‐
ge rous forth efo llowing reasons:
Ryo u see smo keinside or outside of the
ve hicle, e.g. if there is a fire afte r an acci‐
dent
Rth eve hicle is on a dangerous section of
ro ad
Rtheve hicle is not visible or cannot easily
be seen by otherroad users, particular ly
when dark or in poor visibility conditions
#Lea vetheve hicle immediately in this or
similar situations as soon as it is safe to
do so.
#Mo vetoa safe location along with other
ve hicle occupants.
#In such situations, secure theve hicle in
accordance with national regulations,
e.g. with a warning triangle.
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Automatic eme rgency call
The emer gency call is initia ted:
RWhen an airbag is deplo yed.
RWhen the Emer gency Tensioning Devices are
trig gered.
Yo u can end an automatically initiated emer‐
ge ncy call yourself af ter 60 seconds.
Manual emer gency call
An emer gency call can be initia ted manually via
th e SOS button in theove rhead control panel
(
→page 272).
If yo u lea vetheve hicle immediately af ter press‐
ing the SOS button, youdo not kn owif
Mercedes-Benz mbrace
®has successfully made
th e emer gency call.
Initiated eme rgency call
A vo ice connection between the Cus tomer Assis‐
ta nce Center and theve hicle occupants is es tab‐
lished:
Rif th eve hicle occupants are responsive, the
Mercedes-Benz Cus tomer Assis tance Center asks
for more de tailed information on the
emer gency.
Rif no vehicle occupant answers, an ambu‐
lance is sent totheve hicle immediatel y.
Tr ansfer red data
During thevo ice connection tothe Cus tomer
Assis tance Center, thefo llowing data is transfer‐
re d:
RCur rent vehicle location
RVe hicle identification number
Emer gency call not possible
Rifth e mobile phone network is una vailable,
Mercedes-Benz mbrace®is not able tomake
an emer gency call.
A message tothis ef fect is shown in the mul‐
tifunction displa y.
The indicator lamp flashes continuousl y.
In this c
ase, seek assis tance by ot her means.
Information on the MB Info call
An Info calltothe Mercedes-Benz Cus tomer
Assis tance Center has been initiate d viathe
ove rhead control panel (
→page 272). Yo
u can find information on thefo llowing topics:
RAc tivating Merc edes-Benz mbrace®
ROperatingtheve hicle
RNearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
ROther products and services from
Mercedes-Benz
Data is transmitted during the connection tothe
Mercedes-Benz Cus tomer Assis tance Center
(
→pa ge 274).
Information on theRo adside Assistance call
A Ro adside Assis tance call tothe Mercedes-
Benz Cus tomer Assis tance Center has been initi‐
ated via theov erhead control panel:
RThe problem with theve hicle is analyzed
using remo tediagnosis.
Fu rther information about this can be
obtained at: http://www.mbusa.com
RA qu alified Mercedes-Benz tech nician car ries
out repairs on site and/or theve hicle will be
to we dto the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Yo u may be charge dfo rth ese services.
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