2018 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS phone

Information chart ........................... 171
Selecting a location for the
weather forecast ............................ 172
Switching on/off ........................... 171
Weather map .................................174
SIRIUS weather map
Storm Guide .................................. 178
Storm Watch Box ........................... 178
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 28
Sound settings
Balance/fader ............................... 165
Calling up the sound menu ............ 165
Equalizer ........................................ 165
Speed dial
Deleting ......................................... 113
Setting up ...................................... 112
State/province
Selecting .......................................... 57
Station presets (radio)
Deleting marked stations ...............1 36
Stop function
Video DVD ..................................... 163
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 136
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................... 35
Switching on media mode
Using the Media button ................. 143
Via the device list .......................... 144
Via the main function bar ............... 143
Via the number keypad .................. 144
System settings
Bluetooth
®....................................... 40
Date ................................................. 35
Importing/exporting data ................ 42
Language ......................................... 41
Text reader speed ............................ 37
Time ................................................. 35
Time zone ........................................ 35
Voice Control System ...................... 37
T
Telephone
Accepting a call (COMAND) ............. 97
Adding a call .................................... 98
Adjusting the volume for calls .......... 27 Apple CarPlay™ ............................. 120
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ............................................ 94
Call lists ......................................... 111
Call waiting .................................... 100
Calls with several participants ......... 99
Conference calls .............................. 99
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) .............................. 92
De-authorizing (disconnecting) a
mobile phone ................................... 96
Deleting a speed dial preset .......... 113
Deleting messages ........................ 119
Dictation function for text mes-
sages and e-mails .......................... 119
Displaying Bluetooth
®connection
details .............................................. 96
Downloading messages manually .. 115
E-mail ............................................. 113
E-mail requirements ....................... 113
E-mail settings ............................... 114
Ending an active call ...................... 100
Entering a number ........................... 97
Entering phone numbers .................. 97
Establishing the connection from
the mobile phone ............................. 95
Function restrictions ........................ 92
Functions available during a call ...... 98
General notes .................................. 91
Incoming call during an existing
call ................................................. 100
Making a call .................................... 97
Message conditions ....................... 113
Message settings ........................... 114
Operating options ............................ 91
Phone book .................................... 101
Reading messages ......................... 115
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ................................................. 96
Reconnecting a mobile phone
automatically ................................... 95
Redialing .......................................... 97
Rejecting a call (COMAND) .............. 97
Safety notes ..................................... 91
Sending DTMF tones ........................ 99
Setting up a speed dial .................. 112
Switching between calls (call wait-
ing) .................................................. 99
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Switching between mobile
phones ............................................. 95
Switching the microphone on/off .... 99
Telephone menu overview ............... 92
Text message conditions ............... 113
Text message settings ................... 114
Text messages (SMS) .................... 113
Toggling ........................................... 99
Using the telephone ......................... 97
Voice recognition ........................... 100
Writing e-mails ............................... 117
Writing text messages ................... 116
Telephone number
Entering ........................................... 97
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 118
Calling up the settings menu ......... 114
Configuring the text messages
displayed ....................................... 114
Deleting ......................................... 119
Displaying details ........................... 116
Downloading manually ................... 115
Editing text templates .................... 118
Inbox .............................................. 115
Reading .......................................... 115
Reading aloud ................................ 116
Settings ......................................... 114
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 118
Using a phone number in the text .. 118
Using text templates ...................... 118
Writing ........................................... 116
Time
Setting the format ............................ 36
Setting the time manually ................ 36
Setting the time zone ....................... 35
Setting the time/date format .......... 36
Switching automatic time on/off ..... 35
Touchpad
Calling up quick access for audio
and telephone .................................. 23
Changing the audio source .............. 27
Changing the input language for
handwriting recognition ................... 26
Changing the station/music
track ................................................ 26
Character suggestions ..................... 25
Deleting characters ......................... 25 Entering a space .............................. 25
Entering characters ......................... 25
Gesture control ................................ 22
Handwriting recognition ................... 24
Operating the touchpad ................... 22
Overview .......................................... 22
Quick access for audio and
tele-
p

hone .............................................. 26
Switching ......................................... 22
Switching input line ......................... 25
Track information .............................. 188
Traffic jam function ............................. 75
Traffic reports
Calling up a list ................................ 77
Real-time traffic report .................... 78
U
Updating the digital map .................... 87
USB audio mode
Selecting a track ............................ 149
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 148
V
VehicleData acquisition ............................... 15
Vehicle settings
Calling up ......................................... 44
Video
see Video DVD
Video DVD
Changing the picture format .......... 161
Control option ................................ 160
DVD functions ............................... 162
DVD menu ..................................... 162
DVD's control menu ...................... 161
Full-screen mode ........................... 161
Function restrictions ...................... 160
Menu options ................................. 161
Notes on discs ............................... 159
Operation ....................................... 159
Overview ........................................ 160
Pause function ............................... 163
Picture settings .............................. 161
Playing conditions .......................... 159
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Canada only:The wireless devices of this vehi-
cle comply with Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) These devices may not cause interference,
and
2) These devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Correct use
You need to observe the following information
when using the multimedia system:
Rthe safety notes in this manual
Rtraffic rules and regulations
Rlaws and safety standards pertaining to motorvehicles
Using roof carriers may impair the correct func-
tioning of a roof antenna (phone, satellite radio,
GPS).
Attaching metalized retrofit film to the wind-
shield may affect radio reception. This can have
a negative impact on all other antennas (e.g.
emergency call antenna) in the vehicle interior.
Protection against theft: this device is equip-
ped with technical provisions to protect it
against theft. Further information on protection
against theft can be obtained from an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Qualified specialist workshop
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Function restrictions
For safety reasons, some functions are restric-
ted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion.
You will notice this, for example, because either you will not be able to select certain menu items
or a message will appear to this effect.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data recording
A wide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
Rthe vehicle's operating state
Revents
Rmalfunctions
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
Roperating conditions of system components,
e.g. fluid levels
Rthe vehicle's status messages and those of its
individual components, e.g. number of wheel
revolutions/speed, deceleration in move-
ment, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal
position
Rmalfunctions and defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes
Rvehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy-
ment, intervention of stability control sys-
tems
Rambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
Rassist in detecting and rectifying faults and
defects
Ranalyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
Roptimize vehicle function
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data memory
and fault data memory.
Services include, for example:
Rrepair services
Rservice processes
Rwarranty events
Rquality assurance
The vehicle is read out by employees of the ser-
vice network (including the manufacturer) using
special diagnostic testers. You can obtain more
information there, if required.
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RCommunication
-Messaging functions (text messages, e-
mail)
-Address book
-Internet browser
-Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google™ Local
Search, destination and route download,
Facebook, Google Street View™, stock pri-
ces, news and much more
-Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website
-Wi-Fi interface for the connection of a
smartphone to the multimedia system
-Wi-Fi hotspot functionality to connect a
tablet PC or laptop in order to enable
access to the Internet using the customer's
mobile phone
RSIRIUS Weather
-Weather data as an information chart (cur-
rent forecast, 5-day preview, detailed infor-
mation)
-Weather data on the weather map, e.g. rain
radar data, storm characteristics and the
track of tropical cyclones (hurricanes, tor-
nadoes)
RVehicle functions
-Vehicle settings, e.g. fuel consumption
-Ionization
-360° camera
-Rear view camera
-Seat functions
-DYNAMIC SELECT (individual drive pro-
gram)
-Driving dynamics display in the multimedia
system for vehicles with the Off-Road Engi- neering package (see the vehicle Opera-
tor's Manual)
RFavorites button
-Fast access to favorites functions using the
favorites button on the controller
Display
General notes
!Do not use the space in front of the 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 impairments to the 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 then temporarily switch
off completely.
Overview
In the status bar at the top you will see the time
and other displays, depending on the settings.
Below it you will see the main display field.
The climate control status display is briefly dis-
played when you operate the climate control
system.
The example shows media playback in SD mem-
ory card mode.
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. Clean
the display screen, when necessary, with a com-
mercially available microfiber cloth and cleaning
agent for TFT and LCD displays. Do not apply
pressure to the display surface when cleaning it,
as this could cause irreversible damage to the
display. Then, dry the surface with a dry micro-
fiber cloth.
Avoid using alcoholic thinners, gasoline or abra-
sive cleaning agents. These could damage the
display surface.
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Overview and operation

Control panel
FunctionPage
:Switches to radio mode134
Calls up the Radio menu135
;Switches to the last selected
media mode143
Calls up the Media menu143
=Inserts/removes a CD/DVD
into/from the single drive146
Inserts a CD/DVD into the
DVD changer147
Removes a CD/DVD from
the DVD changer147
?Selects the previous station
from the station list135
Skips backwards to a track149
Rewinds149
AInserts/removes a CD/DVD
8Single drive146
VDVD changer147
BClear button21
• Deletes characters
• Deletes an entry
CSelects the next station from
the station list135
Skips forwards to a track149
Fast forward149
FunctionPage
DNumber pad
• Saves a station136
• Authorizes (connects) a
mobile phone94
• Telephone number entry97
• Searches for a contact101
• Character entry30
zDisplays the current
track being played (if the data
medium supports track infor-
mation)
144
g Selects stations by
entering the frequency man-
ually
135
g Selects a track149
ESwitches the multimedia sys-
tem on/off27
Adjusts the volume27
FInserts/removes the SD card148
GAccepts a call97
Makes a call97
Redial97
Accepts a new call when a
call is being made (call wait-
ing)
100
HRejects a call97
Ends an active call100
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Overview and operation

FunctionPage
ISwitches the mute function
on/off28
Switches off navigation
announcements28
JSwitches to navigation mode53
Calls up the navigation sys-
tem menu88
FunctionPage
KCalls up the telephone menu92
LCalls up vehicle settings44
Buttons and controller
Overview
:Clear button
;Switches off the display
=Favorites button
?Back button
AController
The controller may be equipped as a 4-button
controller as follows:
Rwith the Tbutton instead of button ;for
the seat settings
Rwith a further favorites button instead of but-
ton ;
The controller may be equipped as a 2-button
controller as follows:
Rwith buttons :and ?
Rwith the favorites button, button ?plus a
touchpad instead of button :
(
Ypage 22)
Rwith the favorites button and button ?
instead of button :
For Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the controller is
equipped with buttons :and ?.
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 the%button to exit a menu or to
call up the basic display of the current operating
mode.
XTo exit the menu: briefly press the%
button.
The multimedia system changes to the next
higher menu level in the current operating
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 current operating mode.
Clear button
The delete button is on the control panel and on
the controller.
XTo delete individual characters: briefly
press the $button on the control panel.
or
XBriefly press the jclear button on the
controller.
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Overview and operation

XTo delete an entire entry:press and hold the
$ button on the control panel.
or
XPress and hold the jclear button on the
controller.
Favorites button
You can assign predefined functions using the
g favorites button and call them up by press-
ing the button (
Ypage 41).
Display off button
You can switch off the display using thebutton.
Seat button
If the controller is equipped with the Tbut-
ton, you can call up the menu for the seat set-
tings (
Ypage 46).
Touchpad
Touchpad overview
!
Do not use any sharp objects on the touch-
pad. This could damage the touchpad.
:Touch-sensitive surface
;Favorites button
=Calls up quick access for audio and tele-
phone
?Back button
Using the touchpad, you can:
Rselect menu items in the display
(Ypage 22).
Renter characters (handwriting recognition)
(Ypage 24).
Rcontrol the active audio source (Ypage 26).
Rcreate, manage and call up favorites
(Ypage 31).
Renter destinations in navigation
Rsave entries
Further information on operating the touchpad
(
Ypage 22).
Do not press your fingers too hard on the touch-
pad. This could cause malfunctions.
Switching the touchpad on/off
XPress the Øbutton.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select System Settings: slide6, turn
and press the controller.
A menu appears.
XSelect Touchpadif the touchpad is equipped
with handwriting recognition.
XSelect Activate Touchpad.
The touchpad is switched on Oor off ª.
Operating the touchpad
Selecting a menu item
XUse one finger to touch the touch-sensitive
surface.
XSwipe your finger up, down, to the left or right.
The selection in the display moves in accord- ance with the direction of movement.
You can navigate in lists or menus in this way.
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Overview and operation

Confirming a selection
XUse one finger to press the touch-sensitive
surface until you reach the pressure point.
A menu, an option or an application is started.
Calling up quick access for audio and
telephone
XUse two fingers to touch the lower part of the
touch-sensitive surface.
XSwipe your fingers up.
Quick access is displayed.
Further information on quick access for audio
and telephone (
Ypage 26).
Hiding the quick access for audio and
telephone
XUse two fingers to touch the touch-sensitive
surface.
XSwipe your fingers down.
Quick access is hidden.
Operating the control for vehicle and
sound settings
XTouch the touch-sensitive surface with two
fingers, spaced slightly apart.
XTurn both fingers clockwise.
The control setting is increased.
or
XTurn both fingers counter-clockwise.
The control setting is decreased.
Moving the map
XUse one finger to press the touch-sensitive
surface until you reach the pressure point.
The crosshair is shown.
Touchpad23
Overview and operation