2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV phone

XSelect personal POI or personal route
(Ypage 67).
XTo explore a personal POI or route:slide
5 and press the controller to select Map
.
The map with the crosshair appears and
shows the destination.
XScroll the map (Ypage 52).
XSet the map scale (Ypage 81).
XTo return to the menu: press the %button.
XTo call the personal POI: turn and press the
controller to select Call
.
If a mobile phone is connected to the multi-
media system and the telephone number is
available, the call is connected (
Ypage 96).
XTo change the name: turn and press the
controller to select Edit
.
XSelectChange NameorEdit Icon.
XTo change name: enter character (Ypage 30).
XTo delete a personal POI or route: turn and
press the controller to select Delete
.
A prompt will appear.
XSelect YesorNo.
If you select Yes, the personal destination or
personal route is deleted.
XTo select the outward and return routes:
select Swap
by turning and pressing the con-
troller.
The starting and destination positions of your
personal route, and thus the direction for
route guidance, are switched round. One-way
streets or restricted intersections are taken
into consideration. Therefore, the outward
and return routes may differ from each other.
XTo save a personal POI: turn and press the
controller to select Save
.
XContinue saving (Ypage 79).
XTo start route guidance: selectStartby
turning and pressing the controller.
Recording the route
General notes
When recording the route, bear in mind the fol-
lowing:
RIf the SD card is inserted, it must not be
removed during recording.
RIf route recording is started manually, it must
be finished manually before the multimedia
system is switched off.
RThe multimedia system minimizes the num-
ber of route points recorded. Therefore when
the recorded route is subsequently com-
menced, it may differ from the route that was
originally recorded.
Starting/finishing route recording
XInsert the SD memory card (Ypage 145).
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
ß button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect From Memory Card.
XSelectStart Route Recording.
The route is recorded and RECappears at the
bottom edge of the screen.
XTo stop recording, select End RouteRecordingfrom the menu.
The route is stored under Personal Routes.
Displaying/editing the recorded route
XInsert the SD memory card (Ypage 145).
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
ß button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
68Personal POIs and routes
Navigation

Lane recommendations are also shown in the
multifunction display of the instrument cluster
(see the vehicle Operator's Manual).
Approaching new lanes
:Approaching new lane
During the change of direction, new lanes may
be added. These will be shown in the display of
lane recommendations with a lower boundary
line.
Highway information
Display mode
Requirement: the Highway Informationmap
content must be enabled (Ypage 83).
While driving on the highway, gas stations, rest
stops, rest areas and highway exits are dis-
played along with their immediate distances
from the current vehicle position.
Calling up the selection mode
XWhen highway information is displayed, slide 9 the controller.
The marker is on the highway information. The
associated position is highlighted on the map.
XTo select the desired rest stop/freeway exit:
turn and press the controller.
The available POIs are displayed.
Starting route guidance to a POI
Highway information enables route guidance to
a POI and other functions.
XTo select a POI: turn the controller and press to confirm.
The POI details are displayed.
You can perform the following functions:
RStoring in the address book (Ypage 79)
RSaving to the SD card (Ypage 79)
RViewing on the map (Ypage 84)
RCalling if a mobile phone is connected and
a phone number is available (Ypage 96)
RUSA: viewing the vicinity of the destination
if street images are available and mbrace is
activated for Internet access
(
Ypage 122)
RCanada: viewing the vicinity of the destina- tion if street images are available and a
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mobile phone is connected to the multime-
dia system via Bluetooth®(Ypage 90) or
USB (Ypage 154)
RUSA: downloading data from the Internet if
an Internet address is available and mbrace
is activated for Internet access
(
Ypage 90)
RCanada: downloading data from the Inter-
net if an Internet address is available and a
mobile phone is connected to the multime-
dia system via Bluetooth
®(Ypage 90) or
USB (Ypage 154)
RSelecting for route guidance and calculat-
ing a route to it (Ypage 57)
Using the traffic jam function
Highway information enables the use of the traf-
fic jam function. The remaining route on the
highway in this case is blocked in the direction of
travel from the selected exit.
XTo select Detour: turn and press the control-
ler.
The traffic jam function appears
(
Ypage 74).
Destination reached
Once the destination is reached, you will see the
checkered flag. Route guidance is finished.
Navigation announcements
Repeating navigation announcements
If you missed the current navigation announce-
ment, you can call it up again.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select +: turn and press the controller.
iIf you previously assigned the RepeatSpo‐kenDrivingRecomm.function to the Favor-
ites button, you can select the function using
the Favorites button instead (
Ypage 40).
Setting the volume manually
XDuring a navigation announcement, turn the
q control knob.
iWhen you start the engine, the volume will
be at its lowest setting.
Switching navigation announcements
on/off
XTo deactivate navigation announcements:
during a navigation announcement, press the
8 button on the control panel.
or
XDuring a navigation announcement, press the
8 button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
The Spoken driving recommendations
have been deactivated.message
appears.
XTo switch navigation announcements
back on: slide6the controller.
XTo select +: turn and press the controller.
The multimedia system automatically switches
the navigation announcements back on when:
Ra new route is calculated
Rthe multimedia system is switched back on
Rthe vehicle is started
A navigation message is given if the route is
recalculated during dynamic route guidance due
to new traffic reports (
Ypage 75).
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Navigation

Canceling/continuing route guidance
Canceling route guidance
XSlide 6the controller.
The menu is shown.
XTo select Destination, turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Cancel Route Guidance.
The blue route line is no longer shown on the
map.
Resuming route guidance
XSlide 6the controller.
The menu is shown.
XTo select Destination: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Continue Route Guidance.
The multimedia system calculates the route.
Route information
Destination information
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Route: turn and press the controller.
XSelectDestination Information.
The destination and existing intermediate
destinations are displayed with distances,
travel time and arrival time.
XTo select destination or intermediate des-
tination: turn and press the controller.
The address appears.
You can use these functions for the destina-
tion or intermediate destination:
RStoring in the address book (Ypage 79)
RSaving to the SD card (Ypage 79)
RViewing on the map (Ypage 84)
RCalling if a mobile phone is connected and
a phone number is available (Ypage 96)
RUSA: viewing the vicinity of the destination
if street images are available and mbrace is
activated for Internet access
(
Ypage 122)
RCanada: viewing the vicinity of the destina-
tion if street images are available and a
mobile phone is connected to the multime-
dia system via Bluetooth
®(Ypage 90) or
USB (Ypage 154)
RUSA: downloading data from the Internet if
an Internet address is available and mbrace
is activated for Internet access
(
Ypage 90)
RCanada: downloading data from the Inter-
net if an Internet address is available and a
mobile phone is connected to the multime-
dia system via Bluetooth
®(Ypage 90) or
USB (Ypage 154)
Taking an alternative route
If the CalculateAlternativeRoutessetting
is activated O, different routes will be offered
each time a route is calculated (
Ypage 53).
You can call up alternative routes to the current
route.
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Storing destinations
General notes
In the "Last destinations" memory, the following
are stored:
Rdestinations and intermediate destinations
according to the route calculation
Rthe current vehicle position or the crosshair
position, if these are saved
Rpersonal routes
If the memory is full, the oldest destination is
overwritten.
You can save destinations permanently in the
address book (
Ypage 79) and on an SD card
(Ypage 79). For instance, this is possible
immediately after entering an address.
For further information on the address book, see
(
Ypage 102)
Storing the destination in the address
book
Storing as a new contact
The example shows a POI.
XTo select Save: turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
XSelect As New Contact.
XSelectNot Classified,Homeor Work.
An input menu shows the destination
address.
XEnter a surname and first name. Character
entry (Ypage 28).
XTo select OK: turn and press the controller.
The Saving Successfulmessage appears.
The destination address is saved in the
address book as a navigable contact.
Adding to a contact
The example shows a POI.
Requirement: the address book contains con-
tacts.
XTo select Save: turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
XSelect Add to Contact.
The address book appears.
XSearch for a contact (Ypage 103).
XPress the controller.
The Saving Successfulmessage appears.
The destination address is allocated to a con-
tact in the address book.
Telephone numbers are not transferred to the
telephone number fields of the address book.
After selecting the destination address from
the address book for navigation, the associ-
ated telephone number will be displayed.
If the contact already has two destination
addresses, a prompt will appear asking if a
destination address should be overwritten.
XSelect YesorNo.
If you select Yes, a list showing both destina-
tion addresses appears.
XTo select the destination address: turn and
press the controller.
The destination address is overwritten.
Saving a destination to an SD card
XInsert the SD memory card (Ypage 145).
XDisplay a POI, for example.
XTo select Save: turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
XSelect To Memory Card.
XSelectNotClassifiedor, if available, select
a category that you have created yourself.
An input menu appears.
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SIRIUS XM service
Displaying SIRIUS XM service informa-
tion
You can display the SIRIUS XM service informa-
tion.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: slide6the controller.
XTo select Traffic: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect SIRIUS Service.
The provider's phone number (SIRIUS XM)
and the serial number of your service module
are displayed.
Registering the SIRIUS XM service
XCall the provider telephone number shown on
the multimedia system display.
iYou can also have the satellite service acti-
vated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS XM
Radio website at http://www.sirius.com
(USA).
Once the connection has been established:
XFollow the service employee's instructions.
The activation process may take up to ten
minutes.
If registration is not included when purchasing
the system, your credit card details will be
required to activate your account.
Updating the digital map
Introduction
The digital maps generated by the map software
become outdated in the same way as conven-
tional road maps. Optimal route guidance can
only be provided by the navigation system in
conjunction with the most up-to-date map soft-
ware.
Information about new versions of the digital
map can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the digital
map updated there using a data medium, or you
can update it yourself.
Carrying out a manual update
You can carry out the update yourself.
The update process may take some time (up to
45 minutes), depending on the size of the digital
map. The update will be completed more quickly
if the vehicle is stationary. If you begin the
update while the vehicle is stationary and the
starter battery has insufficient power, the mul-
timedia system may switch off automatically.
This protects the battery. In order to prevent
this, a suitable power supply to the vehicle must
be maintained.
Navigation functions
Calling up the navigation system
menu
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
ß button.
XTo show the menu: slide5the controller.
Navi
is highlighted in the main function bar.
XPress the controller.
The navigation menu appears.
XTurn the controller to display the navigation
functions one after another.
XTo switch to the map, turn the controller until
Navigationappears and press the control-
ler.
Calling up the online map display
Online search requirement (USA): mbrace must
be activated for Internet access (Ypage 122).
XCall up the navigation menu (Ypage 86).
XTurn the controller until Online Map Dis‐playis brought to the front.
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Navigation

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.
If you mak e acallon your mobile phone whil e
driving, always use hands-free mode. Only use
th emobile phone when road, weather an dtraffic
condition spermit .Some jurisdiction sprohibit
th edriver from usin g amobile phone whil edriv-
in g a vehicle.
Bear in min dthat at aspeed of 30 mph (approx-
imately 50 km/h), th evehicle cover s adistanc e
of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per second.
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health an dth ehealth
of others.
There is scientific discussio nsurroundin gth e
possible health risks posed by electromagnetic
fields .You can reduce this ris kby usin gan exte -
rio rantenna.
Therefore, connec tyour mobile communica-
tion sequipment to th evehicle' sexterio r
antenn awhereve rpossible.
General notes
Telephon y
The Bluetoot h®interface on th emultimedia sys -
te m is available fo rtelephony. If your mobile phone supports th
eBluetoot h
®
profilePBAP (Phone Book Access Profile),th e
contact sare automatically displaye din th emul-
timedia system.
You can use th etext messag ean de-mail func-
tion sif your mobile phone supports th eMA P
Bluetoot h
®profile (Message Access Profile) .
Observ eth eother requirements fo rth ee-mail
an dtext messag efunction s (
Ypage 111).
Wit h a suitable mobile phone ,you can use th e
hands-free syste mandreceiv evCards via th e
Bluetoot h
®interface .
You can obtain more information about suitable
mobile phone son th eInternet at
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect .
You can also obtain more information by calling.
In th eUSA, you can get in touch wit hth e
Mercedes-Ben zCustomer Assistanc eCente ron
1-800-FOR-MERCede s(1-800-367-6372 ).
In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus-
tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-0100.
Call disconnection while the vehicle is in motion
A call may be disconnected if:
Rthere is insufficient network coverage in cer-
tain areas.
Ryou move from one transmitter/receiver area
(cell) into another and no channels are free.
Ryou use a SIM card which is not compatible
with the network available.
Operating options
You can operate the telephone by:
Rusing the controller:
turning
sliding 1 or4
pressing
Rusing the 6or~ button on the multi-
function steering wheel
Rusing the Voice Control System (see the sep-
arate operating instructions)
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Telephone
Z

Function restrictions
You may have to wait to use telephonyvia th e
multimedia system in th efollowin gsituations:
Rth emobile phon eis switched off
RBluetoot h®is switched off on th emobile
phon e
Rthemobile phon ehas no tlogged on to a
mobile phon enetwork
Rif th eBluetoot h®function is switched off in
th emultimedia system
The telephon eautomatically tries to log on to a
network .If no network is available, you may no t
be able to mak e a "911"emergenc ycall .If you
attemp tto mak ean outgoin gcall ,th eNo Ser ‐
vicemessage will appear for ashort while .
Telephone menu overview
:Mobile phon enetwork provide r
;Signal strengthof th emobile phon enetwork
=Receiver ico n¢ or¡
?Telephon emen ucharacte rbar
ABluetoot h®device nam eof th ecurrentl y
connected mobile phon e
BDisplays thephon ebook
Symbols :to= and Aare no tshown until
after amobile phon ehas been connected to th e
multimedia system. The symbols depend on
your mobile phon eand your mobile phon enet-
work provider. Further information on connect -
ing amobile phon e (
Ypage 90).
Symbol ;shows th ecurren tsignal strengt hof
th emobile phon enetwork .If all bars are filled,
you have optimum reception .
If no bars are shown, reception is either ver y
poor or there is none at all.
Receiver ico nshows whether acall is active/
bein gconnected ¡or no t¢. Calling up th
etelephone men u
XPress%.
Showing th emen ubar
XSlide 6thecontroller.
If th emobile phon econnected support sth e
MA PBluetoot h
®profile(M essage Access
Profile), th e1 men uitem is available. Further
information on text message sand e-mail
(
Ypage 111).
If you have an unread text message or e-mail,
th e0 mail symbol is displayed in th estatus
bar. The symbol disappear sonce you have read
th etext message or e-mail. The úsymbol i
s
displayed as soo nas th emessage memory on
th econnected mobile phon eis full. The symbol
disappear sonce you delet eat least on emes -
sage .
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile
phone
Requirements
Fortelephon yvia th eBluetoot h®interface ,you
require aBluetoot h®-capable mobile phone. The
mobile phon emust support Hands-Free Profile
1. 0or above.
On th emultimedia system
XActivat eBluetoot h®(Ypage 40).
On th emobile phone
XSwitc hon th emobile phon eand ente rth ePIN
when prompted to do so (see th emanufac -
turer' soperating instructions).
XActivat eBluetoot h®and,if necessary, Blue -
toot h®visibilit yfor other device s(see th e
manufacturer' soperating instructions).
This visibilit yis for restricted periods of time
on som emobile phones (see th emanufactur -
er' soperating instructions).
XSe tth eBluetoot h®device nam efor th e
mobile phon eif necessary.
The device names for all of on emanufacturer' s
product smight be identical. To mak eit possible
to clearly identify your mobile phone, chang e
th edevice nam e(see th emanufacturer' soper -
ating instructions). The nam ecan be freely
selected.
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Telephone