2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class MAYBACH navigation system

Connection status
:Display of existing connection and signal
strength of the mobile phone network
In most cases, the current connection status is
then shown in the status bar when you switch to
another main function.
Detailed connection status
XTo display the main function bar: slide 5the
controller.
XTo select ®: turn and press the controller.
The menu with the Internet functions is dis-
played.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Settings: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select Connection Status: turn and
press the controller.
The following information is displayed:
Rthe volume of transferred data
Rconnection status
Rthe device name of the mobile phone
Ending the connection
USA: you cannot cancel the connection your-
self. The Internet connection is automatically
terminated if the system does not recognize any
user input within a five-minute time period.
Canada:
XTo display the main function bar: slide 5the
controller.
XTo select ®: turn and press the controller.
The menu with the Internet functions is dis-
played.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select ©: turn and press the controller.
If the mobile phone Internet connection is can-
celed, the multimedia system tries to reconnect.
You should therefore always end the connection
in the multimedia system.
Mercedes-Benz Apps
General notes
To be able to use Mercedes-Benz Apps, you have
to register and confirm the terms and condi-
tions.
Calling up Mercedes-Benz Apps
XTo display the main function bar: slide 5the
controller.
XTo select ®: turn and press the controller.
XTo selectMercedes-Benz Apps: turn and
press the controller.
XTo call up the app: turn and press the con-
troller.
You can find further Mercedes-Benz Apps and
information under:
http://apps.mercedes-benz.com/apps/
iThe available features are country-depend-
ent.
License fees may be applicable.
Mercedes-Benz Companion
Introduction
The Mercedes Benz Companion app is available
in the USA.
The Mercedes-Benz Companion app enables
door-to-door navigation.
Door-to-door navigation means:
RThe current destination is transferred from
the vehicle's multimedia system to an exter-
nal device (iPhone
®or Apple Watch®).
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This enables you to continue navigating to a
destination which is in a pedestrian zone, for
example.
RConversely, a destination can be selected on
the external device and transferred to the
vehicle's multimedia system.
Requirements
Observe the following requirements for using
Mercedes-Benz Companion:
RThe iPhone®must be switched on and logged
into a mobile phone network.
RThe iPhone®must have an IOS version higher
than version 8.0.
RMercedes-Benz Companion must be installed
on the iPhone®and activated (see the manu-
facturer's operating instructions).
RThe iPhone®must be connected to the mul-
timedia system (Ypage 113).
RMercedes-Benz Companion must be author-
ized on the multimedia system (Ypage 148).
RTo use door-to-door navigation, location
access must be enabled on the iPhone®.
RThe Apple Watch®must be connected to the
iPhone®(see the manufacturer's operating
instructions).
Authorizing Mercedes-Benz Compan-
ion
If you wish to use Mercedes-Benz Companion
with the multimedia system, you must first
authorize it.
If you wish to use door-to-door navigation, you
must first enable location finding on your
iPhone
®.
On the multimedia system
XSwitch on the multimedia system.
A prompt appears asking for permission for
Mercedes-Benz Companion to connect with
the vehicle.
XGive authorization. On the iPhone
®
XCall up Mercedes-Benz Companion
A prompt appears asking permission for
Mercedes-Benz Companion to access loca-
tion details.
XAllow access.
Door-to-door navigation using Mercedes-
Benz Companion can now be used.
Door-to-door navigation (transferring
a destination from the vehicle to an
external device)
You can transfer the destination from the vehi-
cle to an iPhone®or Apple Watch®.
This way, you can navigate on foot to a destina- tion that cannot be reached by vehicle.
In the vehicle
XSwitch off the engine and remove the Smart-
Key.
The current destination and the vehicle's
location are transferred from the multimedia
system to the iPhone
®or Apple Watch®.
On the iPhone
®
XSelect the destination and select the pedes-
trian symbol.
XStart navigation.
If using the iPhone®to navigate, you will be
guided to your destination via navigation dis-
plays and spoken instructions.
If you use an Apple Watch
®, navigation is
done via the watch.
The Apple Watch
®assists you with route guid-
ance by vibrating, emitting acoustic signals
and giving spoken commands.
Door-to-door navigation (transferring
a destination from an external device
to the vehicle)
You can transfer the destination from an exter-
nal device to the vehicle's multimedia system:
Rvia the Apple Watch®
Rvia the iPhone®
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On the iPhone®
XSelect Mercedes-Benz Companion.
XSelectSend a Destination.
XEnter the destination.
A list of possible destinations is displayed.
XSelect the destination.
XTransfer the destination to the vehicle.
On the Apple Watch
®
XSelect Mercedes-Benz Companion.
XSelect Send to Car.
XSelectFind destinations.
XSay the destination.
XConfirm the entered text with Done.
A list of possible destinations is displayed.
XSelect the destination.
XTransfer the destination to the vehicle.
In the vehicle and on the multimedia system
XSwitch on the multimedia system.
The destination in the Apple Watch®or
iPhone®is transferred to the multimedia sys-
tem.
XAccept the displayed destination.
Route guidance starts.
iYou also have the option of transferring des-
tinations or coordinates from other applica-
tions to Mercedes-Benz Companion.
Navigating to the vehicle
You can be guided to the vehicle's location:
Rvia the Apple Watch®
Rvia the iPhone®
On the iPhone®
XSelect Send a Destination.
XSelect the vehicle location and the pedestrian
symbol.
XStart navigation.
On the Apple Watch
®
XSelect Locate Car.
XSelect the car symbol.
XStart navigation.
Displaying vehicle information
Mercedes-Benz Companion allows you to dis-
play vehicle data on the Apple Watch®or
iPhone®, for example:
RFuel level and range
RMaintenance interval
RTire pressure
XSelect Mercedes-Benz Companion.
The vehicle information is displayed.
Web browser
Calling up a website
Function restrictions
Internet pages cannot be shown while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
Entering a web address
XTo display the main function bar: slide 5the
controller.
XTo select ®: turn and press the controller.
The menu with the Internet functions is dis-
played.
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Activating media using themain func-
ti on bar
XTo display the main function bar: slide 5the
controller.
XTo select Media: turnand press th econtroller.
The last media source you have set is dis-
played.
XTo select Mediain media mode: slide 5and
press th econtroller.
The menu appears with the available media
sources.
XTo select the media source: turn thecontrol -
ler and press to confirm .
If th e media source contains music or video
files, these will be played. The corresponding
basic menu will be shown.
Activating media using the number
keypad
i
If you touch a key in the touch-sensitive
number keypad, the number field is displayed
in the additional display area.
XTouch any number key when in media mode.
The number field is shown. The active media
source is highlighted.
XTo select a media source: press thecorre-
sponding number key.
If th e media source contains music or video
files, these will be played. The corresponding
basic menu will be shown.
XTo select a track from th e active media
source: press theg key on the number
keypad.
An input field appears.
XTo ente ratrack number: use the number key-
pad to enter the desired numbers.
The track is played.
XTo sho w track information: press thes
ke y on the number keypad
An additional field appears with thetrack
information.
Activating media using the device list
XIn media mode, slide 6thecontroller.
The media menu bar appears.
XTo select Devices: turnand press th econ-
troller.
The available media sources will be shown.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
XSelect the media source.
If th e media source contains music or video
files, these will be played. The corresponding
basic menu will be shown.
Switching on automatically
After inserting a CD or DVD, this media mode is
automatically switched on by the multimedia
system.
If playable music files are found, they will be
played by the multimedia system.
If a media function is already switched on in the
multimedia system, this will be interrupted and
th e basic display of the CD/DVD mode will
appear. If another function, such as navigation,
is being operated, the basic display will not
change. Only the music from the last inserted
CD or DVD will be played.
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Media

Playback problems may occur when playing
copied discs.
There may be playback problems if you play CDs
that you have copied yourself with a storage
capacity of more than 700 MB.
iThe multimedia system is able to play back
audio CDs in multichannel audio format.
Inserting and removing a disc from
the single CD/DVD drive
Before inserting a CD or DVD, ensure that the
cup holder is empty and the protective flap is
open. Before removing a disc, be aware that the
CD or DVD can become hot.
Inserting
XPress the þbutton on the single drive.
If there is a disc already inserted, it will be
ejected.
XInsert a disc into the disc slot with the printed
side facing up.
The drive closes and the disc is played.
If the CD or DVD is started in Media mode, the
corresponding basic menu will be shown. If
the CD or DVD is started from another appli-
cation (e.g. navigation), the display will not
change.
iThe drive may not be able to play discs with
copy protection.
Removing
XPress the þbutton.
The drive ejects the disc.
XRemove the ejected disc from the slot.
If you do not take the disc out of the slot, it is
drawn in again automatically after a short
while.
Menu overview
:Cover view (if available)
;Artist and album
=Main function bar
?Media menu bar
ATrack display on the disc
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Media

XTo selectOptions: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect Video Settings.
XChange the settings (Ypage 189).
Audio AUX mode
Notes on audio AUX mode
External audio sources may have different vol-
umes, which can mean that system messages
such as traffic announcements and navigation
system announcements are much louder. If nec-
essary, deactivate the system messages or
adjust their volume manually.
AUX also provides the option of connecting a
Media Player to the multimedia system.
To connect an external audio source to the audio
AUX, you will require an audio AUX cable.
iYou will find further information online at
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connec t.
Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Customer
Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
Switching to audio AUX mode
XConnect an external audio source.
The AUX port is located in the stowage com-
partment in the center console.
The audio AUX is not selected automatically.
XPress the Õbutton.
The menu for the last accessed media source
appears.
XTo select Media: slide5and press the con-
troller.
The menu appears with the available media
sources.
XTo select Aux: turn and press the controller.
The medium is played if the audio source is
switched on and playback is activated.
iPlease see the manufacturer's operating
instructions for how to operate the external
audio source.
Setting the audio AUX options
XTo show the menu bar: slide 6the control-
ler.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
A menu appears. You can set Mono/Stereo
or
Volume.
Selecting Mono or Stereo
XTo select Mono/Stereo: turn and press the
controller.
A menu appears.
XSelect MonoorStereo.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
Selecting volume settings
XTo select Volume: turn and press the control-
ler.
XSelect StandardorBoost.
Standard: the volume of the external audio
source is adjusted to a standard value.
Boost
: the volume of the external audio
source is raised by approximately 10 dB.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
iA device which is connected as an external
audio source may seem quieter or louder in
the vehicle, or the usual maximum volume
cannot be achieved. On some devices, it is
possible to adjust the volume separately. In
this case, start at a medium volume and
increase it gradually. This enables you to
determine whether the system is able to play
the music at high volume without distorting it.
Video AUX mode
Notes on video AUX mode
External video sources may have different vol-
umes, which can mean that system messages
such as traffic announcements and navigation
system announcements are much louder. If nec-
essary, deactivate the system messages or
adjust their volume manually.
Video AUX is another option for playing videos
via the multimedia system.
To connect an external video source to the video
AUX, you will require a video AUX cable.
iIf you only use an audio AUX cable, you will
only be able to hear the sound from the video being played.
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Calling up the climate control bar
XPress the/button on the remote control.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XPress the :button on the remote control,
release and press again.
The climate control bar is active.
Setting the temperature
XCall up the climate control bar (Ypage 219).
XTo select the current temperature on left or
right-hand side: press the =;buttons
on the remote control.
XPress the 9button.
The temperature setting scale appears.
XTo change the setting: press the 9:
buttons on the remote control.
XPress the 9button.
Setting the airflow
XCall up the climate control bar (Ypage 219).
XTo select J: press the =;buttons
on the remote control.
XPress the 9button.
The airflow setting scale appears.
XTo change the setting: press the 9:
buttons on the remote control.
XPress the 9button.
Setting the air distribution
XCall up the climate control bar (Ypage 219).
XTo select the current air distribution display
on the left or right, e.g. O: press the
=; buttons on the remote control.
XPress the9button.
The air distribution setting scale appears.
XTo change the setting: press the 9:
buttons on the remote control.
XPress the 9button.
Adjusting the cooling in the rear com-
partment
You can make the following settings for the rear
compartment climate control with ¿:
RSwitching rear compartment climate control
on and off
RSwitching automatic rear compartment cli-
mate control on and off
XCall up the climate control bar (Ypage 219).
XTo select¿: press the =;buttons
on the remote control.
XPress the 9button.
A menu appears.
XTo select a function: press the 9:
buttons on the remote control.
To switch the function on Oor off ª: press
the 9button.
Navigation mode
Navigation functions such as the compass can
be used in the rear compartment.
XTo call up Drive Information: press the
Ø button on the remote control.
You will see the current navigation informa-
tion.
XTo call up the compass: press theØ
button on the remote control.
XPress the :button on the remote control.
A menu appears.
XSelect Menuusing the remote control.
XSelectCompassusing the remote control.
An Internet connection is required to use the
online map display (
Ypage 142).
XTo call up the online map display: press the
Ø button on the remote control.
XPress the :button on the remote control.
A menu appears.
XSelect Menuusing the remote control.
XSelectOnline Map Displayusing the
remote control.
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