2018 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS key

If the mobile phone supports the PBAP (Phone
BookAccess Profile) and MAP (Message
A ccess Profile) Bluetooth
®profiles, the follow-
ing information will be transmitted after you
connect:
RPhone book
RCall lists
RText messages and e-mail
Further information on allowing or suppressing
the automatic download of the phone book
(
Ypage 108).
The battery of the mobile phone should always
be kept sufficiently charged in order to prevent
malfunctions.
iNot all mobile phones available on the mar-
ket are equally suitable. You can obtain fur-
ther information about suitable mobile
phones and about the connection between
the mobile phone and the multimedia system
on the Internet at http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/connect .
You can also obtain more information by call-
ing.
In the USA, you can get in touch with the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus-
tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-0100.
iSome displays (e.g. the signal strength)
depend on the supported version of the
Hands-Free Profile.
Procedure and general information
Authorizing a mobile phone (connect-
ing)
Before using your mobile phone with the multi-
media system for the first time, you will need to search for the phone (
Ypage 93) and then
authorize it (Ypage 94). Depending on the
mobile phone, authorization either takes place
by means of Secure Simple Pairing or by enter-
ing a passkey. The multimedia system automat-
ically makes the procedure that is relevant for
your mobile phone available. You can recognize
Secure Simple Pairing by the fact that a code is
displayed on the mobile phone and on the mul-
timedia system. You can recognize the passkey system by the fact that you have to enter a code
on the mobile phone and on the multimedia sys- tem. The mobile phone is connected automati-
cally after authorization. Further information
about automatically reconnecting authorized
mobile phones (
Ypage 95).
If the multimedia system does not detect your
mobile phone, this may be due to particular
security settings on your mobile phone. You can
also start the search procedure and authoriza-
tion on the mobile phone (
Ypage 95).
Device-specific information on authorizing and
connecting Bluetooth
®-capable mobile phones
can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or via the Internet at http://
www.mercedes-benz.com/connect .
You can authorize up to 15 mobile phones. After authorization, the connection of the last two tel-
ephones used always functions automatically.
For telephony, only one mobile phone can be
connected to the multimedia system at any one
time.
De-authorizing (disconnecting) a mobile
phone
The connection is terminated automatically if
you leave the receiver range of the multimedia
system or deactivate Bluetooth
®on your mobile
phone.
If you no longer want the Bluetooth
®connection
to be established automatically, the mobile
phone must be de-authorized (disconnected)
(
Ypage 96).
Searching for a mobile phone
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
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XTo selectConn. Device: turn and press the
controller.
The device list is displayed.
XTo select Search for Phones: turn and
press the controller.
A message is displayed that Bluetooth
®must
be activated on the mobile phone and must be
made visible to other devices.
XTo select StartSearch: press the controller.
The available mobile phones are displayed in
the device list.
The duration of the search depends on the num- ber of Bluetooth
®telephones within range and
their characteristics.
If a new phone is found, it appears in the device list with the Ïsymbol. You can now author-
ize (connect) the mobile phone found
(
Ypage 94).
If the maximum number of authorized devices in
the device list is reached, you will be requested
to de-authorize a mobile phone (
Ypage 96).
When you call up the device list again, de-
authorized devices will be removed from the list.
To update the device list, start the search again.
Symbols in the device list
Sym-
bolExplanation
ÏNew mobile phone found, not yet
authorized.
ÑMobile phone is authorized, but is
not connected.
#Mobile phone is authorized and
connected.
Authorizing a mobile phone (connect-
ing)
Authorization via Secure Simple Pairing
If the multimedia system has found your mobile
phone, you can authorize (connect) it.
XTo select a mobile phone from the device list: turn the controller and press to confirm.
A code is displayed in the multimedia system
and on the mobile phone. The code is the same
XMultimedia system:
selectYes.
XMobile phone: confirm the code. Depending
on the mobile phone used, you may have to
confirm the connection to the multimedia sys-
tem and for the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth
®
profiles separately. You may also save the
confirmation on the mobile phone (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions).
The mobile phone is now authorized and con-
nected to the multimedia system. You can
now speak using the hands-free system.
To ensure an optimum language quality, you can
set the mobile phone's transmission and recep-
tion volume (
Ypage 96).
The code is different
XMultimedia system: selectNo.
The process is canceled. Repeat the authori-
zation.
Authorization via passkey entry (access
code)
If the multimedia system has found your mobile
phone, you can authorize (connect) it.
XTo select a mobile phone from the device list: turn the controller and press to confirm.
The input menu for the passkey is displayed.
The passkey is a one- to sixteen-digit number
combination which you can choose yourself.
Depending on the mobile phone used, you
may have to enter a number sequence of four
digits or more.
XMultimedia system: enter the passkey using
the character bar.
XSelect ¬once all the numbers have been
entered.
XMobile phone: enter the same passkey and
confirm your entry. Depending on the mobile
phone used, you may have to confirm the
connection to the multimedia system and for
the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth
®profiles sepa-
rately. You may also save the confirmation on
the mobile phone (see the manufacturer's
operating instructions).
The mobile phone is now authorized and con-
nected to the multimedia system. You can
now speak using the hands-free system.
To ensure an optimum language quality, you can
set the mobile phone's transmission and recep-
tion volume (
Ypage 96).
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If theAuthorization Failedmessage
appears, you may have entered a different pass-
key or exceeded the prescribed time limit.
Repeat the procedure.
iIf you wish to re-authorize the mobile phone
after de-authorizing it, you can choose
another passkey for it.
iMercedes-Benz recommends de-authoriza-
tion in the multimedia system as well as on
the mobile phone (
Ypage 96). Subsequent
authorization may otherwise fail.
Establishing the connection from the
mobile phone
The Bluetooth®device name of the multimedia
system is MB Bluetooth.
XMultimedia system: call up the telephone
menu.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Conn. Device: turn and press the
controller.
The device list is displayed.
XTo select Connect via Phone: turn and
press the controller.
A message is displayed, stating that you can
start the search on your mobile phone.
XMobile phone: start the search for a Blue-
tooth®device (see manufacturer's operating
instructions).
The multimedia system is displayed with the
name MB Bluetooth
in the mobile phone's
device list.
XSelect MB Bluetooth.
A prompt appears in the multimedia system's
display asking if the mobile phone should be
authorized.
XMultimedia system:select Yes.
If No
is selected, the procedure is canceled.
If your mobile phone supports Secure Simple
Pairing, a code is now displayed on both devi-
ces.
The code is the same
XMultimedia system:select Yes.
XMobile phone:confirm the code. Depending
on the mobile phone used, you may have to
confirm the connection to the multimedia sys-
tem and for the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth
®
profiles separately. You may also save the
confirmation on the mobile phone (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions).
The mobile phone is now authorized and con-
nected to the multimedia system. You can
now speak using the hands-free system.
To ensure an optimum language quality, you
can set the mobile phone's transmission and
reception volume (
Ypage 96).
The code is different
XMultimedia system:select No.
The process is canceled. Repeat the proce-
dure.
If your mobile phone does not support Secure
Simple Pairing, an input menu is displayed for
the passkey. The passkey is a one- to sixteen-
digit number combination which you can choose
yourself. Enter the same passkey in both the
multimedia system and on the mobile phone and
confirm. Depending on the mobile phone used,
you may have to confirm the connection to the
multimedia system and for the PBAP and MAP
Bluetooth
®profiles.
Reconnecting automatically
The multimedia system always searches for the
last connected mobile phone.
If no connection can be made to the most
recently connected mobile phone, the system
searches for the mobile phone that was con-
nected before that one.
Switching between mobile phones
If you have authorized more than one mobile
phone, you can switch between the individual
phones.
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Conn. Device: turn and press the
controller.
The device list is displayed.
XTo select the desired mobile phone: turn and press the controller.
The selected mobile phone is connected if it is
within Bluetooth
®range and if Bluetooth®is
activated.
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Using the telephone
Accepting a call
XTo selectwAccept: press the controller.
or
XPress 6on the multifunction steering
wheel.
The call is accepted.
Additional functions available during a call
(
Ypage 98).
Adjusting the call volume (
Ypage 96).
Further information about ending a call
(
Ypage 100).
iIf the phone number of the caller is trans-
ferred, it appears in the display. If the phone
number is saved in the phone book, the con-
tact's name and picture are also displayed. If
the phone number is not transferred,
Unknown
is shown in the display.
Rejecting a call
XTo select =Reject: turn and press the
controller.
or
XPress ~on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Making a call
Using the telephone menu
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo select the sequence of numbers: turn and
press the controller for each number.
XTo select win the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
The call is made.
Further information about ending a call
(
Ypage 100).
Using the number keypad
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XEnter the number sequence using the number
keypad.
XTo select win the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
The call is made.
Redial
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo select win the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
The list of outgoing calls is displayed. The
most recently dialed number is at the top.
XTo select an entry and make a call: turn and
press the controller.
For redialing using the multifunction steering
wheel (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).
Further information about ending a call
(
Ypage 100).
Using call lists
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Call Lists: turn and press the
controller.
XTo select CallsReceivedorCallsDialed:
turn and press the controller.
The relevant list is displayed.
XTo select an entry and make a call: turn and
press the controller.
Selecting and placing a call using the multifunc- tion steering wheel (see vehicle Operator's Man-
ual)
Further information about ending a call
(
Ypage 100).
Using the phone book
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo select Namein the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
XSearch for and call a contact (Ypage 101).
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RUsing the telephone menu (Ypage 97)
RUsing redial (Ypage 97)
RUsing the call lists (Ypage 97)
RUsing the phone book (Ypage 97)
RUsing speed dial (Ypage 98)
Switching the microphone on or off
This function is available in the telephone menu
during an active phone call.
Switching off the microphone:
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide6the con-
troller.
XTo select Microphone Off: turn and press
the controller.
If the microphone is switched off, the Q
symbol and the The microphone is off.
message are displayed.
Switching on the microphone:
XSelect Microphone On.
The Qsymbol disappears. The The micro‐
phone is on.message is shown.
Sending DTMF tones
This function is not supported by all mobile
phones.
Answering machines or other devices can be
controlled by DTMF tones, e.g. for remote query
functions.
XIf you would like to listen to the messages on
your answering machine, for example, dial the
corresponding number.
Transmitting individual characters
XOnce a connection has been established to
the answer phone, select the desired charac-
ters in the telephone menu: turn and press the
controller each time.
or
XPress the corresponding key on the number
keypad.
Every character selected will be transmitted
immediately.
Calls with several participants
Switching between calls (call waiting)
If you make another call, you can switch
between the two calls (call waiting). This func-
tion depends on your mobile phone network
provider and the mobile phone (see the manu-
facturer's operating instructions).
The calls are marked 1 and 2. The active call is
highlighted.
Switching between the calls
XPress 6on the multifunction steering
wheel.
or
XTo select °1or°2: turn and press the con-
troller.
The selected call is active. The other call is on
hold.
Ending the active call
XTo select =in the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
or
XPress ~on the multifunction steering
wheel.
The other call is still on hold.
XTo activate the call on hold: select wResume.
The call on hold is activated. If you select
=
HangUp, the call on hold is also ended.
iOn some mobile phones, the call on hold is
activated as soon as the active call is ended.
Conference call
This function depends on your mobile phone
network provider and the mobile phone (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions). You can
interconnect active and held calls. This permits
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names are identical. The next different char-
acterAandOare offered for selection.
XSelect the characters of the contact you are
searching for one by one, pressing and con-
firming with the controller each time.
XTo end the search: select ¬.
The contacts in the phone book are displayed.
XTo highlight a contact: turn the controller.
XTo call the contact: press the controller.
The Gsymbol indicates that a contact contains
more than one phone number.
XTo select a contact with the Gsymbol: turn
the controller and press to confirm.
The phone numbers are displayed. The G
symbol changes to I.
XTo call a telephone number: turn and press
the controller.
Back to the character bar
XPress the %button repeatedly until the
character bar is displayed.
Further information about character entry
(
Ypage 29).
Using the number keypad
You determine the first letter of the contact you
are looking for with the first character you enter.
XFor example, to enter the letter C: press the
l number key briefly three times in suc-
cession.
The character appears the first time the key is
pressed and shows all the available charac-
ters. It switches to the next character each
time the key is pressed.
Using the touchpad
You determine the first letter of the contact you
are looking for with the first character you enter.
XPress the touchpad.
XDraw the letter on the touchpad surface.
The first contact with the selected first char-
acter is highlighted in the phone book.
Further information on handwriting recogni-
tion on the touchpad (
Ypage 24).
XDraw additional letters on the touchpad sur-
face one after another.
XTo complete the search and return to the
phone book: press the touchpad.
XTo select and call the contact: glide up or
down and press.
Using the multifunction steering wheel
XDial a number from the phone book; see the
vehicle Operator's Manual.
Displaying the details of a contact
XCall up the phone book (Ypage 101).
XSearch for and highlight a contact
(Ypage 101).
XTo select G: slide 9the controller.
XTo select Details: turn and press the con-
troller.
The detailed view appears.
Closing the detailed display
XTo select %: slide 8the controller.
Adding a new contact
XCall up the phone book (Ypage 101).
XIn the phone book, slide 5the controller
repeatedly until the character bar disappears.
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XTo selectG: slide 9the controller.
XTo select NewEntry: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select a category for the number, e.g.
Home: turn the controller and press to confirm.
XTo select a telephone category, e.g. MobilePhone: turn the controller and press to con-
firm.
If you have marked a number as preferred, it is
shown at the top of the list.
XTo select Continue: turn and press the con-
troller.
The input menu with data fields is displayed.
XEnter characters using the controller
(Ypage 29) or the number keypad, for exam-
ple.
XTo finish and save an entry: select ¬.
The contact is created in the phone book and in the address book.
Adding information to a contact
A maximum of five telephone numbers can be
saved for one contact.
XCall up the phone book (Ypage 101).
XSearch for and highlight a contact in the
phone book (Ypage 101).
XTo select G: slide 9the controller.
XTo select AddPhoneNo.: turn and press the
controller.
XTo select a category for the number, e.g.
Home: turn the controller and press to confirm.
XTo select a telephone category, e.g. MobilePhone: turn the controller and press to con-
firm.
If you have marked a number as preferred, it is
shown at the top of the list.
XTo select Continue: turn and press the con-
troller.
An input line appears.
XEnter the telephone number.
XSelect ¬.
If five numbers are already stored for the con-
tact you are searching for, a prompt will appear
asking whether you wish to overwrite one of the
existing numbers. If you wish to overwrite one of the phone num-
bers:
XTo select
Yes: turn and press the controller.
A list of the existing five phone numbers is
displayed.
XTo select the phone number to be overwritten
from the list: turn the controller and press to
confirm.
The entry field for the new phone number is
displayed.
XEnter characters using the controller
(Ypage 29) or the number keypad, for exam-
ple.
If you do not wish to overwrite any of the phone
numbers:
XTo select No: turn and press the controller.
The process is canceled.
Automatically importing contacts
from the mobile phone
Depending on the mobile phone used, you can
set whether the contacts should be called up
automatically after the mobile phone is connec-
ted to the multimedia system.
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select Automatically Import Con‐tacts from Phone: turn and press the con-
troller.
You can allow Oor deactivate ªthe auto-
matic download. If the function is deactiva-
ted, contacts which have already been called
up will continue to be displayed.
If the function is deactivated, the contacts can
be called up manually:
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select Import Contacts: turn and press
the controller.
The contacts are called up.
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Calling up the address book
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
%button.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 5the con-
troller.
XTo select Tel/®: press the controller.
XTo selectAddress Book: turn and press the
controller.
XTo browse in the address book: turn the con- troller.
An address book entry can also include a pic-
ture. This is shown to the left of the address
data. Address book entries with pictures can
only be created by importing vCards (vcf
files). Further information on importing
vCards (
Ypage 109). The quality of the pic-
ture depends on the picture's resolution.
Searching for a contact
Using the character bar
XCall up the address book (Ypage 105).
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Search: turn and press the control-
ler.
XTo select characters: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
The first contact with the selected first char-
acter is highlighted in the address book. If
there are similar contacts, the next different
character is shown. For example, with con-
tacts such as Jana
andJohn, the beginnings
of the names are identical. The next different
character A
andOare offered for selection.
XSelect the characters of the contact you are
searching for one by one, pressing and con-
firming with the controller each time.
XTo end the search: select b.
The contacts in the address book are dis-
played.
XTo select a contact: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo return to the character bar: press the
% button repeatedly until the character
bar is displayed.
Further information about character entry
(
Ypage 29).
Using the number keypad
You determine the first letter of the contact you
are looking for with the first character you enter.
XFor example, to enter the letter C: press the
l number key briefly three times in suc-
cession.
The character appears the first time the key is
pressed and shows all the available charac-
ters. It switches to the next character each
time the key is pressed.
Using the touchpad
You determine the first letter of the contact you
are looking for with the first character you enter.
XDraw the letter on the touchpad surface.
The first contact with the selected first char-
acter is highlighted in the address book.
Further information on handwriting recogni-
tion on the touchpad (
Ypage 24).
XDraw additional letters on the touchpad sur-
face one after another.
XTo complete the search and return to the
address book: press the touchpad.
XTo select and call the contact: glide up or
down and press.
Adding a new contact
You can enter address data directly into the
address book. If you store telephone numbers in the phone book of the multimedia system, these
are also saved in the address book. If you store
a navigation destination, the multimedia system
creates an address book entry that includes the
complete navigable address data.
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