2018 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS display

Connecting the device (Canada)
General notes
The exact Wi-Fi connection procedure may vary
depending on the device to be connected. Fol-
low the instructions that are shown in the dis-
play. Further information; see the manufactur-
er's operating instructions.
Selecting a hotspot (Canada)
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
XTo select WiFi: turn and press the controller.
The Wi-Fi menu appears. A search for hot-
spots is carried out.
XTo select a hotspot: turn and press the con-
troller.
Connecting a device via WPS PBC (Can-
ada)
Requirement: for this type of connection, the
device to be connected must support "Connect
via push button".
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XSelect System Settings.
XSelectWiFi.
The Wi-Fi menu appears.
XTo select one of the hotspots that has been
found: turn and press the controller.
XSelect Connect via WPS PBC.
XPress the push button on the device to be
connected.
XTo confirm the entry: press the controller.
Connecting a device via WPS PIN (Can-
ada)
Requirement: for this type of connection, the
device to be connected must support "Connect
using WPS PIN".
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XSelect System Settings.
XTo select WiFi: turn and press the controller.
The Wi-Fi menu appears.
XTo select one of the hotspots that has been
found: turn and press the controller.
XSelect Connect via WPS PIN.
XEnter the WPS PIN generated by the multime-
dia system into the device.
XTo confirm the entry: press the controller.
Bluetooth®settings
General information about Blue-
tooth®
Bluetooth®-capable devices, e. g. mobile
phones, need to comply with a certain profile in
order to be connected to the multimedia sys-
tem. Every Bluetooth
®device has its own spe-
cific Bluetooth®name.
Bluetooth®technology is a standard for short-
range wireless data transmissions up to approx-
imately 10 m.
You can use Bluetooth
®to connect your mobile
phone to the multimedia system, for example:
Ruse the hands-free system
Restablish an Internet connection
Rlisten to music using Bluetooth®Audio
Rexchange vCards
Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of Blue-
tooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc.
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System settings

Activating/deactivating Bluetooth®
X
Press th eØ button.
or
XPress Vehicl ein themain function bar.
The vehicl emen uis displayed.
XTo switch to th emen ubar: slid e6 thecon-
troller .
XTo select System Settings:tur nand press
th econtroller .
A men uappears.
XTo activat eO or deactivat eª ActivateBluetooth:tur nand press th econtroller .
Setting the system language
General inform ation
This function allows you to determine th elan -
guage for th emen udisplays and th enavigation
messages. The selected language affects th e
characters available for entry.
iThe navigation announcements are no t
available in all languages. If alanguage is no t
available, th enavigation announcements will
be in English.
iWhen you set th esystem language ,th elan -
guage of th eVoic eControl Syste mwill
chang eaccordingly. If it is no tsupported by
th eVoic eControl System, Englis hwill be
selected.
Setting the system language
XPress th eØ button.
or
XPress Vehicl ein themain function bar.
The vehicl emen uis displayed.
XTo switch to th emen ubar: slid e6 thecon-
troller .
XTo select System Settings:tur nand press
th econtroller .
A men uappears.
XTo select Language:tur nand press th econ-
troller .
The list of language sappears. The #dot indi-
cates th ecurren tsetting .
XSelectth edesired language .
The multimedia system loads th eselected
language and set sit.
Calling up the favorite functions
The favorite sfunction can be called up as fol -
lows :
Rvia th eSystem Settingsmen u
Rvia th eFavorite sbutto non th econtroller
(Ypage 21)
Rvia th eFavorite sbutto non th etouchpad
(Ypage 22 )
Calling up th eFavorites function via th esys -
tem men u
XPress theØ button.
or
XPress Vehicl ein themain function bar.
The vehicl emen uis displayed.
XTo switch to th emen ubar: slid e6 thecon-
troller .
XTo select System Settings:tur nand press
th econtroller .
A men uappears.
XTo select Favorite Functions:press th e
controller .
The favorite sare displayed.
XTo select th edesired function ,e.g. Phone‐book:tur nand press th econtroller .
A men uappears.
Calling up th eFavorites function using th e
controller
XPress th efavorite sbutto non th econtroller .
The favorite sare displayed.
XTo select th edesired function ,e.g. Phone‐book:tur nand press th econtroller .
Calling up th eFavorites function via th e
touchpad
XPress th efavorite sbutto non th etouchpad.
The favorite sare displayed.
XTo select th edesired function ,e.g. Phone‐book:tur nand press th econtroller .
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Exiting the Favorites function
XPress the Favorites button again.
or
XPress the %button.
Further information on the Favorites function
(
Ypage 31).
Importing/exporting data
General notes
!
Never remove the stick or card when writing
data to the USB stick or the memory card. You
may otherwise lose data.
Using this function you can do the following with
your personal data:
Rtransfer your data from one multimedia sys-
tem to another multimedia system
The transfer may be limited or not possible,
depending on the vehicle's equipment.
Rmake a backup copy of your personal data
(export data) and load it again (import data)
Rprotect your data from unwanted export by
activating a pin prompt (presetting: deactiva- ted ª)
You can either use an SD card or a USB storage
device (e.g. a USB stick) as temporary storage.
Please remember that the NFTS file system is
not supported. The FAT32 file system is recom-
mended.
You can obtain further information on data
import and export from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Activating/deactivating PIN protec-
tion
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
XTo select Data Import/Export: turn and
press the controller.
XTo activate Oor deactivate ªActivatePINProtection: turn and press the control-
ler.
When activating PIN protection, you will be
prompted to enter a PIN.
XTo enter the 4-digit PIN and select ¬: turn
and press the controller.
You will be prompted to enter the PIN again.
XEnter the PIN again and select ¬.
The PIN prompt now protects your personal
data from unwanted export.
iIf you deactivate your PIN protection, you
will first be prompted to enter your PIN. If you
have forgotten your PIN, an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center can deactivate your
PIN protection for you. Alternatively, you can
deactivate PIN protection by resetting your
personal data (
Ypage 43).
Importing/exporting data
Connecting a USB storage device
XInsert the SD memory card (Ypage 148).
or
XConnect a USB device (e.g. a USB memory
stick) (Ypage 148).
Importing/exporting data
iIf you import data such as address data, the
existing data on the multimedia system is
overwritten. You will see a message to this
effect. The multimedia system is restarted
after the data import.
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
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System settings

XTo switch to the menu bar: slide6the con-
troller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Data Import/Export: turn and
press the controller.
XSelect Import DataorExport Data.
If PIN protection is activated, a PIN prompt
appears when you select Export Data
.
XTo enter the 4-digit PIN and select ¬: turn
and press the controller.
PIN protection is deactivated.
XTo select MemoryCard,USB 1or USB 2: turn
and press the controller.
This function exports all the data to the selec-
ted disc.
iYou can export address data, bookmarks,
system settings that you have made and radio
station lists, for example.
Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of
data.
Reset function
General information
You can reset the multimedia system to the fac-
tory settings. This includes the deletion of all of
your personal data on the multimedia system.
These include:
RStation presets
REntries in the destination memory
REntries in the list of previous destinations in
the navigation system
REntries in the address book
RAuthorized telephone
In addition, an activated PIN protection, which
you have used to protect your data against
unwanted export, will be deactivated. Resetting
is recommended before selling or transferring
ownership of your vehicle, for example.
Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data.
Resetting the multimedia system
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
XTo select Reset: turn and press the controller.
A prompt appears asking whether you wish to
reset.
XSelect Yes.
A prompt appears again asking whether you
really wish to reset.
XSelect Yes.
The multimedia system is reset to the factory
settings and restarted.
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Your multimediasyste mequipment
These operatin ginstruction sdescribe all th e
standar dan doptional equipment of your multi-
media system, as available at th etime of going
to press. Country-specifi cdifference sare pos -
sible. Bear in min dthat your vehicle may no t
feature all function sdescribed here. Thi salso
applies to safety-relevan tsystems an dfunc-
tions.
Read th einformation on qualifie dspecialis t
workshop sin th evehicle Operator's Manual.
Important safet ynotes
GWARNING
If you operat emobile communication equip-
men twhil edriving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also los econtro l
of th evehicle. There is aris kof an accident.
Only operat ethis equipment when th evehicle
is stationary.
You mus tobserv eth elegal requirements fo rth e
country in whic hyou are currentl ydrivin gwhen
operatin gmobile communication sequipment in
th evehicle.
Vehicl esettings
Calling up vehicle settings
XPress th eØ button.
or
XPress Vehicl ein themain function bar .
The vehicle men uis displayed.
XTo selec tVehicl eSettings:turn an dpress
th econtroller .
XTo selectth edesire dvehicle setting :turn an d
press th econtroller .
The main are awit hth esetting elemen tis
active .
Selecting adifferent vehicle setting:
XTo activat eth emen ufo rselecting th evehicle
setting :slid e5 thecontroller . Exiting th
evehicle settings :
XTo select& :slid e6 andpress th econ-
troller.
Ambien tlighting
General notes
You can set th efollowin gfo rth eambien tlight-
ing:
RBrightness
Thi ssetting makes an additional change to
th ebrightness of th eambien tlighting .
RColor
Thi ssetting changes th ecolor of th eambien t
lighting .
RInteriorwelcom eligh t
Ambien tlighting is activated fo r ashort time
when th edriver's doo ris opened.
Setting th ebrightness
XCall up VehicleSettings(Ypage 44).
XTo selec tAmbien tLigh tBrightness:turn
an dpress th econtroller .
The setting elemen tis active .
XTo change th ebrightness value: turn an d
press th econtroller .
You can fin dfurther information on th einterio r
lighting in th evehicle Operator's Manual.
Setting th ecolor
XCall up VehicleSettings(Ypage 44).
XTo selec tAmbien tLigh tColo r:turn an d
press th econtroller .
The setting elemen tis active .
XTo selec t acolor :turn an dpress th econtrol-
ler .
You can fin dfurther information on th einterio r
lighting in th evehicle Operator's Manual.
Setting th einterior welcom eligh t
XCall up VehicleSettings(Ypage 44).
XTo selec tInterior Welcom eLigh t:turn
an dpress th econtroller .
XPress thecontroller .
The function is switched on or off, dependin g
on th eprevious status.
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Vehicle functions

You can find further information on the interior
lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Switching locator lighting on/off
If you switch on theLocator Lightingfunc-
tion, the exterior lighting is switched on for a
short time when it is dark. The light switch must
be set to Ã.
The exterior lighting remains on for 40 seconds
after the vehicle is unlocked. When you start the
engine, the locator lighting is switched off and
the automatic driving lights are activated.
You can find further information on the auto-
matic headlamp mode in the vehicle Operator's
Manual.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 44).
XTo select LocatorLighting: turn and press
the controller.
XPress the controller.
The function is switched on or off, depending
on the previous status.
You can find further information on the locking
feature in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
iThere may be fewer settings or none
depending on your vehicle's equipment.
Setting the switch-off delay time
Interior lighting switch-off delay time
The interior lighting is activated for the duration
of the switch-off delay time when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock.
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 44).
XTo select Interior Lighting DelayedSwitch-off: turn and press the controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo change the delayed switch-off time: turn
and press the controller.
You can find further information on the interior
lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Exterior lighting switch-off delay time
If you switch on the Exterior LightingDelayed Switch-offfunction, the exterior
lighting is switched on for a short time after the
engine is switched off. The light switch must be
set to Ã. The exterior lighting remains lit for 60 seconds
after the engine is switched off. If you close all
the doors and the tailgate, the exterior lighting
switches off after the set time.
XCall up
Vehicle Settings(Ypage 44).
XTo select Exterior Lighting DelayedSwitch-off: turn and press the controller.
The setting element is active.
XTo change the delayed switch-off time: turn
and press the controller.
Displaying energy consumption and
generated electrical energy
A bar graph displays the energy consumption
and the generated electrical energy.
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select Consumption: turn and press the
controller.
The energy consumption and the generated
electrical energy for the last 15 minutes of the
journey is shown.
For further information on energy consumption,
see the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Displaying the fuel consumption
A bar graph displays the fuel consumption.
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select Consumption: turn and press the
controller.
The fuel consumption for the last 15 minutes
of the journey is shown.
Switching the ionization on/off
The ionization has a cleansing effect on the air in
the vehicle interior. Further information (see the
vehicle Operator's Manual).
XCall up Vehicle Settings(Ypage 44).
XTo select Ionization: turn and press the
controller.
The ionization is switched on or off, depend-
ing on the previous status: press and turn the
controller.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
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Seats
Overview
You can configure the following seat functions in
the menu:
RBackrest side bolsters
RLumbar
RSeat cushion
RMassage
RDynamics
RSeat heating balance
iThere may be fewer settings or none
depending on your vehicle's equipment.
Selecting the adjustment function
and seat
XPress the Øbutton.
or
XTo select Vehiclefrom the main function bar:
turn and press the controller.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select SeatSettings: turn and press the
controller.
The seat settings menu is shown.
or
XPress the Tbutton on the controller.
The seat settings menu is shown.
XTo select the required seat function: turn and
press the controller.
XTo switch between DriverandFrontPassenger: slide 1 the controller.
Adjustment functions
Adjusting the backrest side bolsters
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 46).
XTo select Backrest Sides: turn and press
the controller.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
You will see the changes you have made in the settings display.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Adjusting the seat contour in the lum-
bar region of the seat backrest
This function allows you to adjust the air cush-
ions in the lumbar region of the backrest (4-way
lumbar support).
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 46).
XTo select Lumbar: turn and press the control-
ler.
XTo activate the setting element: press the
controller.
XTo change the setting: slide 4or1
the controller.
The change will be visible in the setting ele-
ment.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Adjusting the seat cushion
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 46).
XTo select Seat Surface: turn and press the
controller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
You will see the changes you have made in the
settings display.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Adjusting the driving dynamics
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 46).
XTo select Dynamic Multicontour Seat:
turn and press the controller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
You can select:
ROFF:
R1: Level 1 (weak)
R2: Level 2 (strong)
XTo select the setting: turn the controller.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Massage programs
Overview
You can select the following massage programs:
RRelaxing Massage
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Massage the entire back, rising waves, sooth-
ing downward movements
RActivating Massage
Mobilizing massage and rising and descend-
ing dynamic waves
RClassic Massage
Single and twin waves moving upwards
across the entire back
RMobilizing Massage
Mobilization via stronger single and twin
waves moving upwards across the entire back
Selecting a massage program
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 46).
XTo selectMassage: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
XTo select massage programs: turn and press
the controller.
The massage program runs for approximately
15 to 25 minutes, depending on the setting.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Seat heating balance
The balance function controls the distribution of
heat for the seat backrest and seat cushion.
The balance function influences the currently
set heating level of the seat heating (see the
vehicle Operator's Manual).
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 46).
XTo select Seat Heating Balance: turn and
press the controller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
You will see the changes you have made in the
settings display.
The settings represent the following:
R0— the backrest and seat cushion are evenly
heated according to the setting selected with
the seat heating button.
R1to 3increasing — the heat output to the seat
cushion is reduced one level at a time.
R1to 3decreasing — the heat output for the
backrest is reduced one level at a time.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Resetting all adjustments
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 46).
XSelect a seat.
XTo select Reset: turn and press the controller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
XTo reset: press the controller.
A prompt appears.
XTo select YesorNo: turn and press the con-
troller.
If you select No
the process is canceled.
After selecting Yes
all seat adjustments are
reset to the default values (factory setting).
360° camera
General notes
The 360° camera covers the immediate sur-
roundings of the vehicle and assists you, for
instance when parking or at exits with reduced
visibility.
The 360° camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. Make sure
that no persons or animals are in the maneu-
vering range.
Further information on the 360°camera can be
found in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Displaying the 360° camera image
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
Ryour vehicle is equipped with a 360° camera
Rthe 360°Camerafunction is switched on (see
the vehicle Operator's Manual)
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSelect 360° Camera.
The 360° camera image appears in split-
screen mode.
You will see the previous view on the display if,
when the function is switched on:
Ryou turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock
Ryou select transmission position P
Rwhen you are driving at moderate speeds
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