2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class COUPE audio

Operating system
Overview
General notes
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. If you have to clean the
screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent
and a soft, lint-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
cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible dam-
age to the display.
Switching the multimedia system
on/off
XPress the 00D0button on the center console
to the right of the controller.
When you switch the multimedia system on, a
warning message will appear. The multimedia
system calls up the previously selected menu.
If you switch the multimedia system off, play- back of the current media source will also be
switched off.
Adjusting the volume
XTurn the thumbwheel to the right of the con-
troller.
or
XPress the 0081or0082 button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
The volume of the media source currently
selected changes.
The volume is adjusted:
Rfor the currently selected media source
Rduring traffic or navigation announcements
Rin hands-free mode during a phone call
Switching the sound on or off
XPress the thumbwheel beside the controller.
or
XPress the 0063button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
If the audio output is switched off, the status
line will show the 0063symbol. If you switch
the media source or change 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 functions with system settings
RFavorites functions
Controller
The controller in the center console lets you:
Rselect menu items on the display
Renter characters
Rselect a destination 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 the0038button to exit a menu or to
call up the basic display of the current operating
mode.
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XTo exit the menu:briefly press the0038
button.
The multimedia system changes to the next
higher menu level in the current operating
mode.
XTo call up the basic display: press the0038
button for longer than two seconds.
The multimedia system changes to the basic
display of the current operating mode.
The telephone keypad or touchpad
The multimedia system is equipped with either a
telephone keypad or a touchpad.
The telephone keypad is touch-sensitive. As
soon as one or several of the keys are gently
touched, the telephone keypad is shown in the
multimedia system's display. The key being
touched is highlighted.
As an alternative to the controller, the touchpad
enables menu items to be selected and charac-
ter entry including handwriting recognition, for
example.
Touchpad
Switching the touchpad on/off
Multimedia system:
XSelect Vehicle007BSystem Set‐tings007BTouchpad007BActivate Touch‐pad.
The touchpad is switched on 0073or off 0053.
Operating the touchpad
The touchpad is available in two versions.
Variant 1
0043
Touch-sensitive surface
0044Favorites button
0087Quick access for audio
0085Back button
Variant 2
0043
Touch-sensitive surface
0044Favorites button
0087Calls up quick access for audio and tele-
phone
0085Back button
Navigating in menus and lists can be done via
touch-sensitive surface 0043byswiping with
your finger.
XTo select the menu item: swipe up, down, to
the left or right.
XPress the touchpad.
XTo move the digital map: swipe in all direc-
tions.
Swiping with two fingers , e.g. using this func-
tion:
XTo show or hide the audio menu: swipe up
or down with two fingers.
XTo increase or reduce the vehicle and
sound settings: turn two fingers to the right
or left.
XTo zoom in and out of the map: move two
fingers together or apart.
Character entry with handwriting rec-
ognition
Entering characters
XUse one finger to write characters on the sur-
face.
The character is entered in the input line. If
the character that you have entered can be
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interpreted in different ways, these character
suggestions are displayed.
XIf character suggestions are shown, turn and
press the controller.
XResume the character entry on the touchpad.
Handwriting recognition
0043Active input line
0044To insert a space
0087Character entered on the touchpad
0085To delete characters
XTo display the menu:press the touchpad.
0043To exit the menu
0044To return to handwriting recognition
0087To use the phone book or text templates
0085To select the input line or changes the posi-
tion of the cursor
0083To switch the language
0084To finish character entry
XTo select the input line: selectp.
XSwipe up or down.
XTo move the cursor within the input line:
select p.
XSwipe to the left or right.
XTo delete characters: swipe to the left if an
input line is selected.
XTo confirm the entry: press the touchpad.
Switching the text reader function of the
handwriting recognition on/off
Multimedia system:
XSelectVehicle007BSystem Set‐tings007BTouchpad007BRead Out Hand‐writing Recognition.
The read-aloud function is switched on 0073or
off 0053.
Quick access for audio
Changing the station/music track
Depending on the audio source that is currently
activated, you can use this function to select the
next station or music track.
XSwipe upwards on the touchpad with two fin-
gers.
The current audio source is displayed.
XTo select the previous or next station/
music track: glide to the right or left.
The selected station/music track is played.
Quick access for telephone
Sending DTMF tones
Requirement: the touchpad is equipped with
version 2.
The function is not supported by all mobile
phones (see the manufacturer's operating
instructions).
XSwipe upwards on the touchpad with two fin-
gers during a phone call.
Quick access is displayed.
XTo select characters: glide your finger to the
left or right and press.
Every character selected will be transmitted
immediately.
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There are two USB ports in the stowage space
under the armrest.
XConnect the USB device to the USB port.
XSelect the media source (Ypage 251).
Connecting to an external audio/video
source
The socket for the audio/video AUX jack is loca-
ted in the stowage compartment in the center
console.
To connect an external audio source to the AUX
jack, an audio AUX cable is required. To connect
an external video source, a video AUX cable is
required.
XConnect the video/audio AUX cable to the
AUX jack.
XSelect the media source (Ypage 251).
XStart playback of the external audio/video
source (see the manufacturer's operating
instructions).
iVideos cannot be shown on the driver's side
while the vehicle is in motion.
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gered. You cannot end an automatically trig-
gered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated man-
ually.
As soon as the emergency call has been initi-
ated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. TheConnecting 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 emergency is
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 emergency call has been initi-
ated, a voice connection is automatically estab-
lished between the Customer Assistance Center
and the vehicle occupants.
RIf the vehicle occupants respond, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
attempts to get 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 0043briefly to open.
XPress and hold the SOS button for at least one
second 0044.
The indicator lamp in SOS button 0044flashes
until the emergency call is concluded.
XWait for a voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
XAfter the emergency call, close cover 0043.
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 0044, you do not know if
mbrace has successfully made the emergency
call. In this case, always summon assistance by
other means.
Roadside Assistance button
XTo call: press Roadside Assistance but-
ton 0043.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus-
tomer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button 0043flashes while the call is active. The
Connecting Call
message appears in the
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multifunction display. The audio output is
muted.
If a connection can be made, the Call Con‐
nectedmessage appears in the multifunction
display.
If a mobile phone network and GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
for example:
Rcurrent location of the vehicle
Rvehicle identification 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 output is not available in this case.
A voice connection is established between the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
and the vehicle occupants.
From the remote malfunction diagnosis, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
can ascertain the nature of the problem
(
Ypage 267).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-
ter either sends a qualified Mercedes-Benz tech-
nician or makes arrangements for your vehicle
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 information in the separate
mbrace manual.
The system has not been able to initiate a Road- side Assistance call, if:
Rthe indicator lamp for Roadside Assistance
call button 0052is 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 a call: press the0076button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding multimedia system
button for ending a phone call.
Info call button
XTo call: press Info call button 0043.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz Cus-
tomer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Info call button 0043
flashes while the connection is being made.
The Connecting Call
message appears in
the multifunction display. The audio output is muted.
If a connection can be made, the Call Con‐
nectedmessage appears in the multifunction
display.
If a mobile phone network and GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
for example:
Rcurrent location of the vehicle
Rvehicle identification 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 output is not available in this case.
A voice connection is established between the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
and the vehicle occupants.
You receive information about operating your
vehicle, about the nearest Mercedes-Benz Ser-
vice Center and about other products and serv-
ices from Mercedes-Benz.
You can find further information on the 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 the00D9Info 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 a call: press the0076button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding multimedia system
button for ending a phone call.
Call priority
When service calls are active, e.g. Roadside
Assistance or Info calls, an emergency call can
still be initiated. In this case, an emergency call
will take priority and override all other active
calls.
The indicator lamp of the respective button
flashes until the call is ended.
An emergency call can only be terminated by the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center.
All other calls can be ended by pressing:
Rthe 0076 button on the multifunction steering
wheel
Rthe corresponding button in the multimedia
system to end the voice call
When a call 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
a safe 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 starts the 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 a navigation 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 a navigation
system.
Within the framework of this service, you receive
a professional 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 a navigation system.
Additionally, an mbrace service subscription
must be completed.
"Search & Send" is a destination entry service. 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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