2017 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class audio

Operating system
Overview
General notes
!Do not use the space in frontoft he display
for storage. Objects placed here could dam-
age the display or impair its function .Avoid
any direct contact with the display surface.
Pressure on the display surface may result in
impairment stothe display, which could be
irreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your
ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-con-
trolled switch-off feature. The brightness is
automatically reduced if the temperature is too
high. The display may temporarily switch off
completely.
Cleaning instructions
!Do not touch the display. The display has a
very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a
risk of scratching .Ifyou have to clean the
screen,h owever, use amild cleanin gagent
and asoft,l int-free cloth.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Do not
apply pressure to the display surface when
cleanin git, as this could cause irreversible dam-
age to the display.
Switching the multimedia system
on/off
XPress the qcontrol knob.
Adjusting the volume
XTurn the qcontrol knob.
The volume is adjusted:
Rfor the currently selected media source
Rduring traffic or navigation announcements
Rin hands-free mode during an active call
Switching the sound on or off
XPress the 8button on the control panel.
If the audio output is switched off, the status
line will show the 8symbol. If you switch the media source or set the volume, the sound
is automatically switched on.
iNavigation announcements will be heard
even if the sound is muted.
Functions
The multimedia system has the following func-
tions:
RRadio mode
RMedia mode with media search
RSound systems
RNavigation system
RCommunication functions
RSIRIUS Weather
RVehicle function swith system settings
RFavorites functions
Controller
The controller in the center console lets you:
Rselect menu items on the display
Renter characters
Rselect adestination on the map
Rsave entries
The controller can be:
Rturned 3
Rslid left or right 1
Rslid forwards or back 4
Rslid diagonally2
Rpressed briefly or pressed and held 7
Back button
You can use the%button to exit amenu or to
call up the basic display of the currento perating
mode.
XTo exit the menu: briefly press the%
button.
The multimedia system changes to the next
higher menu level in the currento perating
mode.
XTo call up the basic display: press the%
button for longer than two seconds.
The multimedia system changes to the basic
display of the currento peratingmode.
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gered. You cannot end an automatically trig-
gered emergencycall yourself.
An emergencyc all can also be initiated man-
ually.
As soon as the emergencyc all has been initi-
ated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The Connecting Call
message
appears in the multifunction display.
The audio output is muted.
Once the connection has been made, the Call
Connectedmessage appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
All important information on the emergencyi s
transmitted, for example:
RCurrent location of the vehicle (as determined
by the GPS system)
RVehicle identification number
RInformation on the severity of the accident
Shortly after the emergencyc all has been initi-
ated, avoice connection is automatically estab-
lished between the Customer Assistance Center
and the vehicle occupants.
RIf the vehicle occupantsr espond, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
attempt stoget more information on the
emergency.
Rif there is no response from the vehicle occu-
pants, an ambulance is immediately sent to
the vehicle.
If no voice connection can be established to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
the system has been unable to initiate an emer-
gency call.
This can occur, for example, if the relevant
mobile phone network is not available. The indi-
cator lamp in the SOS button flashes continu-
ously.
The Call Failed
message appears in the mul-
tifunction display and must be confirmed.
In this case, summon assistance by other
means.
Making an emergency call
XTo initiate an emergency call manually:
press cover :briefly to open.
XPress and hold the SOS button for at least one
second ;.
The indicator lamp in SOS button ;flashes
until the emergencyc all is concluded.
XWait foravoice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
XAfter the emergencyc all, close cover:.
If the mobile phone network is unavailable,
mbrace will not be able to make the emergency
call. If you leave the vehicle immediately after
pressing SOS button ;,you do not know if
mbrace has successfully made the emergency
call. In this case, always summon assistance by
other means.
RoadsideA ssistance button
XTo call:press Roadside Assistance but-
ton :.
This initiates acall to the Mercedes-Benz Cus-
tomer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button :flashes while the call is active. The
Connecting Call
message appears in the
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multifunction display.The audio outpu tis
muted.
If ac onnection can be made ,the Call
Connec‐tedmessage appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
If am obilep hone network and GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
for example:
Rcurrent location of the vehicle
Rvehiclei dentification number
The multimedia system display indicates that a
call is active. During the call ,you can change to
the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI but-
ton on the multimedia system, for example.
Voice outpu tisnot available in this case.
Av oice connection is established betweent he
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
and the vehicleo ccupants.
From the remote malfunction diagnosis, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
can ascertai nthe nature of the problem
(
Ypage 220).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-
ter either sends aqualified Mercedes-Benz tech-
nician or makes arrangements for you rvehicle
to be transported to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Service Center.
You may be charged for services such as repair
work and/or towing.
You can find more informatio ninthe separate
mbrace manual.
The system has not been abletoi nitiateaRoad-
side Assistance call ,if:
Rthe F indicator lamp for the Roadside
Assistance call button is flashing continu-
ously.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center was estab-
lished.
This can occur if the relevant mobilep hone net-
work is not available, for example.
The Call Failed
message appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
XTo end acall: press the ~button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding multimedia system
button for ending aphone call.
Info call button
XTo call: press Info call button :.
This initiates acall to the Mercedes-Benz Cus-
tomer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Info call button :
flashes whilet he connection is being made.
The ConnectingC all
message appears in
the multifunction display .The audio outpu tis
muted.
If ac onnection can be made ,the Call
Connec‐tedmessage appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
If am obilep hone network and GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
for example:
Rcurrent location of the vehicle
Rvehiclei dentification number
The multimedia system display indicates that a
call is active. During the call ,you can change to
the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI but-
ton on COMAND, for example.
Voice outpu tisnot available in this case.
Av oice connection is established betweent he
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
and the vehicleo ccupants.
You receive informatio nabou toperating your
vehicle, aboutt he nearest Mercedes-Benz Ser-
vice Center and abouto ther products and serv-
ices from Mercedes-Benz.
You can find further informatio nonthe mbrace
system under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
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The system has not been able to initiate an MB
Info call, if:
Rthe indicator lamp in theïInfo call button
is flashing continuously.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center was estab-
lished.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone net-
work is not available, for example.
The Call Failed
message appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
XTo end acall: press the ~button on the
multifunction steerin gwheel.
or
XPress the corresponding multimedia system
button for ending aphone call.
Call priority
When service calls are active, e.g. Roadside
Assistance or Info calls, an emergencyc all can
still be initiated. In this case, an emergencyc all
will take priority and override all other active
calls.
The indicator lamp of the respective button
flashes until the call is ended.
An emergencyc all can only be terminated by the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center.
All other calls can be ended by pressing:
Rthe ~ button on the multifunction steering
wheel
Rthe corresponding button in the multimedia
system to end the voice call
When acall is initiated, the audio system is
muted.
The mobile phone is no longer connected to the multimedia system.
However, if you want to use your mobile phone,
do so only when the vehicle is stationary and in
as afe location.
Downloading destinations
Downloading destinations
Downloading destinations gives you access to a
database with over 15 million points of interest
(POIs). These can be downloaded on the navi-
gation system in your vehicle. If you know the
destination, the address can be downloaded.
Alternatively, you can obtain the location of Points of Interest (POIs)/important destinations
in the vicinity.
Furthermore, you can download routes with up
to four way points.
You are prompted to confirm route guidance to
the address entered.
XSelect Yesby turning 3or sliding 1
the controller and confirm with 7.
The system calculates the route and subse-
quently start sthe route guidance with the
address entered.
If you select No
the address can be stored in
the address book.
The destination download function is available
if:
Rthe vehicle is equipped with anavigation sys-
tem.
Rthe relevant mobile phone network is availa-
ble and data transfer is possible.
Route Assistance
This service is part of the mbrace PLUS Package
and cannot be purchased separately.
You can use the Route Assistance function even
if the vehicle is not equipped with anavigation
system.
Within the framework of this service, you receive
ap rofessional and reliable form of navigation
support without having to leave your vehicle.
The customer service representative finds a
suitable route depending on your vehicle's cur-
rent position and the desired destination. You
will then be guided live through the current route
section.
Search &Send
General notes
To use "Search &Send", your vehicle must be
equipped with mbrace and anavigation system.
Additionally, an mbrace service subscription
must be completed.
"Search &Send" is adestination entr yservice. A
destination address which is found on Google
Maps
®can be transferred via mbrace directly to
your vehicle's navigation system.
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