2018 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK apple carplay

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Mercedes-Benz Link is connected tothe mul‐
timedia sy stem via theç USB port using
a suitable cable (→ page 409).
% The firs t acti vation of Me rcedes-Benz Link
on the multimedia sy stem must be car ried
out when theve hicle is stationary for saf ety
re asons.
Multimedia sy stem:
, © .
Mercedes me & Apps .
Smart-
phone .
Mercedes-Benz Link .
Start
Mercedes-Benz Link #
Alternative: If Mercedes-Benz Link is active
(e.g. when music is being pla yed or the navi‐
ga tion sy stem is being used), you can call up
th e application using the|, zor%
buttons (→ page 288).
Ac cepting/rejecting the data pr otection reg‐
ulations
Fo rth e initial start of the application: a message
with the data pr otection pr ovisions appears. #
Select Accept & start . Quitting Mercedes-Benz Link #
Press theò button.
% Mercedes-Benz Link starts automatically
when it is connec ted with the sy stem using a
cable. If Mercedes-Benz Link was not dis‐
pla yed in thefo re ground before disconnect‐
ing, the application starts in the bac kground
when reconnected. You can call up
Mercedes-Benz Link using the main menu.
Yo u can find more information in the Mercedes-
Benz Link control box operating instructions.
Calling up Mercedes-Benz Link sound set‐
tings
Multimedia sy stem:
, © .
Mercedes me & Apps .
Smart-
phone .
Mercedes-Benz Link .
Z #
Select sound settings.
Ending Mercedes-Benz Link #
Disconnect the connecting cable between
Mercedes-Benz Link and the multimedia sys‐
te m. %
Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting
th e connecting cable only when theve hicle
is stationar y. Apple CarPlay™
Overview of Apple CarPlay™
&
WARNING Risk of di stra ction from infor‐
mation sy stems and communications
equipment
If yo u operate information and communica‐
tion equipment integ rated in theve hicle
when driving, you will be distracted from the
traf fic situation. This could also cause youto
lose control of theve hicle. #
Only operate this equipment when the
traf fic situation permits. #
Ifyo u cannot be sure of this, stop the
ve hicle whilst paying attention toroad
and traf fic conditions and ope rate the
equipment with theve hicle stationar y. 384
MBUX multimedia sy stem

Yo
u must obse rveth e legal requirements forthe
country in whi chyou are cur rently driving when
operating the multimedia sy stem.
iPhone ®
functions can be used via the multime‐
dia sy stem using Apple CarPlay™. They are oper‐
ated using theto uchsc reen, touchpad, Touch
Control or the Siri ®
vo ice-operated control sys‐
te m. You can activate thevo ice-opera ted control
sy stem bypressing and holding the£ button
on the multifunction steering wheel.
When using Apple CarPlay™ via thevo ice-oper‐
ated control sy stem, the multimedia sy stem can
st ill be operated via LINGU ATRO NIC
(→ page 261).
Only one mobile phone at a time can be connec‐
te d via Apple CarPlay™ tothe multimedia sys‐
te m.
Also for use of Apple CarPlay™ with two phone
mode, only one additional mobile phone can be
connected using Blue tooth®
with the multimedia
sy stem.
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.
Information on Apple CarPlay™
When Apple CarPlay™ is being used, the iPod ®
media source is not available forth ere spective
iPhone ®
.
Only one route guidance can be active at a time.
If ro ute guidance is active on the multimedia sys‐
te m, it is closed when route guidance is star ted
on the mobile phone.
Connecting an iPhone ®
via Apple CarPlay™
(cable)
Re quirements:
R The cur rent version of your device's operat‐
ing sy stem is being used (see the manufac‐
turer's operating instructions).
R There is an Internet connection forth e full
ra nge of functions for Apple CarPlay™.
R The iPhone ®
is connected tothe multimedia
sy stem via the USB port çusing a suita‐
ble cable (→ page 409). Multimedia sy
stem:
, © .
Mercedes me & Apps .
Smart-
phone .
Apple CarPlay .
Start Apple CarPlay #
Alternative: If Apple CarPlay™ is active (e.g.
when music is being pla yed or the navigation
sy stem is being used), you can call up the
application using the|, zor%
buttons (→ page 288).
Ac cepting/rejecting the data pr otection reg‐
ulations
Fo rth e initial start of the application: a message
with the data pr otection pr ovisions appears. #
Select Accept & start .
Exiting Apple CarPlay™ #
Press theò button.
% Apple CarPlay™ starts automatically when
th e iPhone ®
is connected with the sy stem
using a cable. If Apple CarPlay™ was not dis‐
pla yed in thefo re ground before disconnect‐
ing, the application starts in the bac kground
when reconnected. You can call up Apple
CarPlay™ in the main menu. MBUX multimedia sy
stem 385

Calling up Apple CarPlay™ sound settings
Multimedia sy
stem:
, © .
Mercedes me & Apps .
Smart-
phone .
Apple CarPlay .
Z #
Select sound settings.
Ending Apple CarPlay™ #
Toend the connection of Apple Carplay
(cable): disconnect the connection via the
connecting cable between the iPhone ®
and
multimedia sy stem.
% Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting
th e connecting cable only when theve hicle
is stationar y. Android
Auto Android
Autoove rview &
WARNING Risk of di stra ction from infor‐
mation sy stems and communications
equipment
If yo u operate information and communica‐
tion equipment integ rated in theve hicle when driving,
you will be distracted from the
traf fic situation. This could also cause youto
lose control of theve hicle. #
Only operate this equipment when the
traf fic situation permits. #
Ifyo u cannot be sure of this, stop the
ve hicle whilst paying attention toroad
and traf fic conditions and ope rate the
equipment with theve hicle stationar y. Yo
u must obse rveth e legal requirements forthe
country in whi chyou are cur rently driving when
operating the multimedia sy stem.
Mobile phone functions can be used with
Android Autousing the Android operating sys‐
te m on the multimedia sy stem. It is operated
using theto uchsc reen or thevo ice-opera ted
control sy stem. You can activate thevo ice-oper‐
ated control sy stem bypressing and holding the
£ button on the multifunction steering wheel.
When using Android Autovia thevo ice-opera ted
control sy stem, the multimedia sy stem can still
be opera ted via LINGU ATRO NIC (→ page 261). Only one mobile phone at a time can be connec‐
te
d via Android Auto to the multimedia sy stem.
Also for use of Android Autowith two phone
mode, only one additional mobile phone can be
connec ted using Blue tooth®
with the multimedia
sy stem.
The availability of Android Autoand Android Auto
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.
Information on Android Auto
If a mobile phone is used with Android Auto,
USB access using the media menu is not possi‐
ble forth is mobile phone.
Only one route guidance can be active at a time.
If ro ute guidance is active on the multimedia sys‐
te m, it is closed when route guidance is star ted
on the mobile phone.
Connecting a mobile phone via Android Auto
Requ irements:
R The mobile phone supports Android Auto
from Android 5.0. 386
MBUX multimedia sy stem

R
The Android Autoapp is ins talled on the
mobile phone.
R In order touse thete lephone functions, the
mobile phone must be connected tothe mul‐
timedia sy stem via Blue tooth®
(→ page 369).
If th ere was no prior Internet connection, this
is es tablished with the use of the mobile
phone with Android Auto.
R The mobile phone is connected tothe multi‐
media sy stem via the USB port çusing a
suitable cable (→ page 409).
R There is an Internet connection forth e full
ra nge of functions for Android Auto.
Multimedia sy stem:
, © .
Mercedes me & Apps .
Smart-
phone .
Android Auto .
Start Android Auto #
Alternative: If Android Autois active (e.g.
when music is being pla yed or the navigation
sy stem is being used), you can call up the
application using the|, zor%
buttons (→ page 288). %
The firs t acti vation of Android Autoon the
multimedia sy stem must be car ried out
when theve hicle is stationary for saf etyre a‐
sons.
Ac cepting/rejecting the data pr otection reg‐
ulations
Fo rth e initial start of the application: a message
with the data pr otection pr ovisions appears. #
Select Accept & start .
Exiting Android Auto #
Press theò button.
% Android Autostarts automatically when the
mobile phone is connected with the sy stem
using a cable. If Android Autowa s not dis‐
pla yed in thefo re ground before disconnect‐
ing, the application starts in the bac kground
when reconnected. You can call up Android
Au tointhe main menu. Calling up
the Android Autosound settings
Multimedia sy stem:
, © .
Mercedes me & Apps .
Smart-
phone .
Android Auto .
Z #
Select sound settings.
Ending Android Auto #
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 stationar y. Tr
ansfer redve hicle data with Android Auto
and Apple CarPlay™ Overview of transfer
redve hicle data
When using Android Autoor 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.
The following sy stem information is transmit ted:
R Software release of the multimedia sy stem MBUX multimedia sy
stem 387

Immobiliser ...........................................85
Anti-theft pr otection
see ATA (anti-theft alarm sy stem)
Anticipatory occupant pr otection
see PRE- SAFE®
(anticipatory occu‐
pant pr otection)
see PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant pr otection plus)
Apple CarPlay™ ....................................... 384
Connecting an iPhone ®
....................... 385
Ending .................................................3 86
No tes .................................................. 385
Overview ............................................. 384
Sound settings .................................... 386
Tr ans ferred vehicle data ......................3 87
Asht ray
Using ....................................................1 14
Assistance sy stems
see Driving saf ety sy stem
Assistant display Menu (on-board computer) .................. 254
ASS YST PLUS ............................................ 419
Battery disconnection periods ............. 420 Displaying
the service due date ........... 419
Fu nction/no tes .................................... 419
Re gular maintenance work .................. 419
Special service requ irements .............. .419
ATA (anti-theft ala rmsystem) .................. 85
Deactivating the alarm .......................... 85
Fu nction ................................................ 85
Fu nction of interior pr otection ............... 86
Priming/deactivating interior pr otec‐
tion ........................................................ 87
Priming/deactivating tow- aw ay pro‐
te ction ................................................... 86
To w- aw ay protection function ................86
AT TENTION ASSI ST.......................... 231, 233
Fu nction .............................................. 231
Setting ................................................. 233
Sy stem limitations ...............................2 31
At tention assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Au thorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Au tomatic distance control
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
Au tomatic driving lights .........................12 3Au
tomatic engine start (ECO start/
sto p function) .......................................... 15 8
Au tomatic engine stop (ECO start/
sto p function) .......................................... 15 8
Au tomatic front passen ger front air‐
bag deacti vation sy stem
see Automatic front passenger front
airbag shutoff
Au tomatic front passen ger front air‐
bag shu toff ........................................... 40, 41
Fu nction of the automatic front
passenger front airbag deactivation
sy stem ................................................... 40
PA SSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp .... .41
Au tomatic mir rorfo lding function
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .140
Au tomatic seat adjustment
Setting ................................................... 94
Au tomatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT le ver ........................... 16 4
Drive prog ram display ......................... .161
Drive prog rams ................................... .160
DY NA MIC SELECT switch .................... 16 0
Engaging drive position ....................... 16 6564
Index

Re
strictions ......................................... 396
Setting access da ta(Blue tooth ®
) .........3 97
Setting au tomatic disconnection ......... 398
Setting up (Blu etoo th®
) .......................3 97
Setting up (Wi-Fi) ................................. 397
Vi a communication module ................ .396
Internet radio
Calling up ............................................ 403
Calling up thest ation list (category
last selec ted) .......................................4 05
Deleting stations ................................ .405
Logging out ......................................... 405
Overview ............................................. 404
Re gis tering .......................................... 405
Saving stations .................................... 405
Selecting and connecting toast ation
............................................................ .405
Selecting stre am ................................ .405
Setting options ................................... .405
Te rm s of use ........................................4 05
iPhone ®
see Apple CarPlay™
see Mercedes-Benz Link ISOFIX
child seat securing sy stem .......... 48
Fitting .................................................... 49
No tes ..................................................... 48
Seats suitable for attaching ................... 57 J
Jack Declaration of conformity ......................23
Storage location ................................... 471
Jump-start connection ............................448
Gene ral no tes ...................................... 446
No tes .................................................. 446 K
Ke y.............................................................. 65
Ac oustic locking verification signal ....... 66
Battery ................................................... 67
Emergency key ...................................... 67
Energy consumption .............................. 66
Fe atures ................................................ 65
Ke yring attachment .............................. 67
Overview ............................................... 65
Pa nic alarm ........................................... 66
Problem ................................................. 68 Un
locking setting .................................. 66
Ke y functions
Deactivating .......................................... 66
KEYLESS-GO Locking theve hicle ................................ 71
Problem .................................................72
Un locking setting .................................. 66
Un locking theve hicle ............................71
Kickd own.................................................. 167
Using ................................................... 167
Knee airbag ................................................ 37 L
Lamp see In terior lighting
Lamps (instrument display) see Warning/indicator lamps
Lane de tection (au tomatic)
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Language .................................................. 316
No tes ................................................... 316580
Index

Information .......................................... 391
Mercedes me connect Accident mana gement ........................ 390
Calling the Mercedes-Benz Cus tomer
Centre ................................................. 389
Consenting todata transfer .................3 90
Information .......................................... 388
Making a call via theove rhead con‐
trol panel ............................................. 389
Service call with the me button ........... 389
Service message ................................. 390
Tr ans ferred data ..................................3 91
Mercedes-Benz emer gency call sys‐
te m ........................................................... 392
Au tomatic emergency call ................... 393
Information .......................................... 392
Manual emer gency call ........................ 394
Overview ............................................. 392
Self-diagnosis (Russia) ........................ 395
St arting/ending ERA-GLONASS test
mode .................................................. .395
Tr ans ferred data ..................................3 95
Mercedes-Benz Link ................................ 383
Connecting .......................................... 383
Ending ................................................. 384 No
te .................................................... 383
Overview ............................................. 383
Sound settings .................................... 384
Mercedes-Benz se rvice centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message (multifunction display) see Display message
Message memory .................................... 498
Messages .................................................3 79
Calling a messa gesender .................... 380
Composing .......................................... 379
Con figuring the displa yedte xt mes‐
sa ge s ................................................... 379
Del eting .............................................. .381
Fo rw arding .......................................... 380
Overview ............................................ .379
Re ad-aloud function ............................ 379
Re ading .............................................. .379
Re plying .............................................. 380
Sending ...............................................3 79
Using a number/URL .......................... 380
Using temp lates .................................. 380
Vo ice commands (LINGU ATRO NIC) .....2 75Mir
rors
see Outside mir rors
Mobile phone Cancelling permission for Internet
connection .......................................... 398
Damage de tection (pa rked vehicle) ..... 183
Fr equencies ......................................... 482
Locking theve hicle ................................ 70
St arting theve hicle ............................. 15 3
Tr ansmission output (maximum) ........ .482
Un locking theve hicle ............................70
Wi reless charging ................................ .119
Mobile phone see Android Auto
see Apple CarPlay™
see Mercedes-Benz Link
see Second telephone
see Telephone
Mobile phone voice recognition
St arting .............................................. .373
St opping ..............................................3 73
Model series see Vehicle identification plate
MOExtended tyres ..................................4 38584
Index

Service
see ASS YST PLUS
Service centre see Qualified specialist workshop
Service inter val display
see AS SYST PLUS
Service station sear ch
St arting automatic sear ch................... 340
Setting a speed see Cruise control
Setting the date form at ........................... 312
Setting the distance unit ........................ 316
Setting the map scale
see Map
Shift paddles see Steering wheel gearshift paddles
Shifting gears
Gea rshift recommendation .......... 164, 167
Short messages see Messages
Side impact airbag .................................... 37
Side impact pr otection ............................ 216Side windo
ws............................................. 76
Au tomatic function ................................ 77
Child saf ety lock in there ar .................. .63
Closing .................................................. .76
Closing using theke y ............................ .78
Con venience closing .............................. 78
Con venience opening ............................ 77
Opening .................................................76
Opening with theke y ............................ .77
Problem .................................................78
Ra in-closing feature .............................. .77
Sliding sunroof .......................................... 80
Au tomatic functions .............................. 82
Closing .................................................. 80
Closing using theke y ............................ .78
Opening .................................................80
Opening with theke y ............................ .77
Problem .................................................83
Ra in closing function ............................ .82
Smartphone Locking theve hicle ................................ 70
Un locking theve hicle ............................70
Smartphone see Android Auto
see Apple CarPlay™ see Mercedes-Benz Link
see
Telephone
Snow chains ............................................ 458
Soc ket (12 V) ............................................ 11 5
Fr ont centre console ............................ 11 5
Load compartment .............................. 11 7
Soc ket (1 15V) .......................................... 11 5
Re ar passenger compartment .............. 11 5
Soc ket (230 V) .......................................... 11 6
Re ar passenger compartment .............. 11 6
Software update ...................................... 318
Impor tant sy stem updates ...................3 19
Information .......................................... 318
Pe rforming ...........................................3 19
Sound PRE-SAFE ®
Sound ................................. 44
Wheels and tyres ................................. 458
Sound see Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem
see Tone settings
Sound settings Adjusting the balance/fader ................4 16592
Index