2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV USB port

Text message settings ...................112
Text messages (SMS) .................... 111
Toggling ...........................................9 7
Using the telephone .........................9 5
Voice recognition .............................9 8
Writing e-mails ...............................1 15
Writing text messages ................... 114
Telephone number
Entering ...........................................9 5
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 116
Calling up the settings menu ......... 112
Configuring the text messages
displayed ....................................... 112
Deleting ......................................... 117
Displaying details ........................... 114
Downloading manually ................... 113
Editing text templates .................... 116
Inbox .............................................. 113
Reading .......................................... 113
Reading aloud ................................ 114
Settings ......................................... 112
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 116
Using a phone number in the text .. 116
Using text templates ...................... 116
Writing ........................................... 114
Time
Setting the format ............................ 35
Setting the time manually ................ 35
Setting the time zone ....................... 34
Setting the time/date format .......... 35
Switching automatic time on/off ..... 34
Touchpad
Calling up quick access for audio .... 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 .................... 26
Switching ......................................... 22
Switching
inpu
t line ......................... 25
Track information .............................. 185
Traffic jam function ............................. 74
Traffic reports
Calling up a list ................................ 76
Real-time traffic report .................... 77
U
Updating the digital map .................... 86
USB audio mode
Selecting a track ............................ 146
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 145
V
VehicleData acquisition ............................... 15
Vehicle settings
Calling up ......................................... 43
Video
see Video DVD
Video DVD
Changing the picture format .......... 158
Control option ................................ 157
DVD functions ............................... 159
DVD menu ..................................... 159
DVD's control menu ...................... 158
Full-screen mode ........................... 158
Function restrictions ...................... 157
Menu options ................................. 158
Notes on discs ............................... 156
Operation ....................................... 156
Overview ........................................ 157
Pause function ............................... 160
Picture settings .............................. 158
Playing conditions .......................... 156
Safety notes .................................. 156
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 160
Stop function ................................. 160
Switching to ................................... 157
Video menu ................................... 159
Voice Control System
Settings ........................................... 36
12Index

Overview
Components
:Display (Ypage 19)
;Control panel (Ypage 20)
=Controller and buttons (Ypage 21)
The multimedia system consists of:
Rthe display
Rthe control panel with a single drive or DVD changer
Rthe controller and buttons
Rthe touchpad
Rtwo connection options for USB devices or via Media Interface in the center console
An iPod®is connected via a USB cable.
Functions
RHD FM radio and HD AM radio/satellite
radio
RMedia
-Media support: audio CD, MP3 CD, DVD
video, two connection options for USB or
via Media Interface, SD card, Bluetooth
®
audio
An iPod®, for example, can be connected
directly to the USB via the integrated Media
Interface.
-Media search
RSound system You can select from two sound systems:
-harman/kardon®Logic7®surround sound
system
-Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG sound sys-
tem
RNavigation system
-Navigation via the hard drive
-Destination entry, for example using key-
word search
-Realistic 3D map with textured city models
-Personal POIs and routes using SD memory
card
-Dynamic route guidance with traffic reports
via SIRIUS satellite radio
-Additional navigation system functions,
e.g. compass display
18Overview
Overview and operation

AbbreviationMeaning
YYYY-MM-DDYear - Month - Day
date format, year (all
fourdigits)
YY/MM/DDYear/Month /Day
date format, year (two
digit s)
MM/DD/YYYYMonth /Day/Year
date format, year (all
four digits)
HH:MM (24 hrs)Hours : Minutes
(24 hour time format)
HH:MM (AM/PM)Hours : Minutes
(AM/PM time format)
Text reader settings
XPress the Øbutton on the control panel.
or
XPress Vehicleinthe main function bar.
The veh iclemenu is displ ayed.
XToswit ch to the menu bar: slide6the con-
troller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Text Reader Speed: turn and
press the controller.
A list appears.
XSelect Fast,Mediumor Slow.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
Voice Control System settings
Opening/closing the help window
i
If the set system language isnot supported
by the Voice Control System, English will be
selected.
The help window also shows you information on
audible instructions:
Rduring ind ividualization
Rduring subsequent operation of the Voice
Control System
XPress the Øbutton.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select System Settings: turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select VoiceControl: turn and press the
controller.
XTo activate Oor deactivate ªHelp Win‐dow: press the controller.
Further information on the Voice Control Sys-
tem; see the separate operating instructions.
Individualization
Using ind ividualization, you can fine-tune the
Voice Control System to your own voice. This
will help improve voice recognition; see the sep-
arate operating instructions.
Wi-Fi
Overview (USA)
Establishing a Wi-Fi connection between the
multimedia system and a Wi-Fi-enabled device,
such as a tablet computer or smartphone,
requires the foll owing:
RWi-Fi must be activated on the multimedia
system and on the device to be connected.
If the multimedia system is to be used as a Wi-Fi
hotspot:
RThe multimedia system must be connected to
an Internet-enabled mobile phone via Blue-
tooth
®or USB.
RThe Internet access data for the mobile phone
network pro videris selected or set in the mul-
tim edia system.
RAn Internet connection must be established
on the multimedia system.
36Wi-Fi
System settings

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.
Further information on importing and exporting data can be obtained at a qualified specialist
workshop.
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, a qualified specialist
workshop can deactivate the PIN protection
for you. Alternatively, you can deactivate PIN
protection by resetting your personal data
(
Ypage 42).
Importing/exporting data
Connecting a USB storage device
XInsert the SD memory card (Ypage 145).
or
XConnect a USB device (e.g. a USB memory
stick) (Ypage 145).
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.
Importing/exporting data41
System settings
Z

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.
42Reset function
System settings

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).
72Route guidance
Navigation

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The multimedia system
is unable to determine
the vehicle's position.The multimedia system must identify the vehicle’s position again after
it has been transported.
Example:
RAfter transporting the vehicle by ferry
RAfter transporting the vehicle by motorail
XStart the vehicle and pull away.
The multimedia system calculates the vehicle's position. Depending
on the driving situation, this may take some time.
Route guidance may be restricted during the determination of the
vehicle's position.
When positioning is complete, route guidance is resumed with nav-
igation announcements and route guidance displays.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The digital map is not
compatible with the
vehicle software.The data medium containing the digital map cannot be used for the
update.
XTo confirm the message: press the controller.
XRemove the data medium.
XHave the data medium checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The multimedia system
asks for an activation
code during the map
update.The digital map is secured with an activation code.
XConsult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The map software
update has failed.The digital map can be installed with a DVD, SD card or USB stick.
XCheck the readability of the data medium, e.g. in a PC.
XTo restart the update: insert the DVD.
or
XInsert an SD card or USB stick.
The multimedia system asks for an activation code during the map
update. The code must be validated in the vehicle.
XStart the vehicle.
XTo restart the update: insert the DVD, SD card or connect a USB
device.
The multimedia system's integral hard disk has been physically dam-
aged.
XConsult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
88Problems with the navigation system
Navigation

Phone book
Introduction
The phone book displays the contacts from the
address book which have a phone number.
The phone book of the mobile phone is auto-
matically displayed in the multimedia system
after the connection is established (default set-
ting). You can deactivate automatic calling up
(
Ypage 106).
In the telephone book, you can:
RCreate new contacts (Ypage 100)
RAdd information to contacts (Ypage 101)
RSearch for contacts (Ypage 99)
RStore contacts (Ypage 102)
RDelete contacts (Ypage 102)
Further information on importing contacts
(
Ypage 107).
When you import, save, edit or add contacts,
they will be permanently saved in the multime-
dia system. These contacts will remain available
even when you connect the multimedia system
to a different mobile phone. You can view these contacts even without a mobile phone.
Calling up the phone book
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo select Namein the telephone menu: turn
and press the controller.
If the phone book contains contacts, they will
be displayed in alphabetical order. The char-
acter bar at the bottom of the display is active.
You can now search for a contact
(
Ypage 99).
Further information on the symbols shown
(
Ypage 99).
iYou can also call up the phone book with the
multifunction steering wheel; see the Vehi-
cles Operator's Manual.
Symbol overview
Sym-
bolExplanation
ÆContact that has been entered, edi-
ted or saved in the multimedia sys-
tem
\Contact with voice tag
These contacts have also been
assigned a voice tag. For more infor-
mation, see the separate operating
instructions.
ÃContact that was called up from a
mobile phone
¯Contact imported from the SD mem-
ory card or USB device
®Contact imported via the Bluetooth®
interface
Searching for a contact
Using the character bar
You determine the first letter of the contact you
are looking for with the first character you enter.
XTo select characters: turn the controller and
press to confirm.
The first contact with the selected first char-
acter is highlighted in the phone book. If there
are similar contacts, the next different char-
acter is shown. For example, with contacts
such as Jana
andJohn, the beginnings of the
Phone book99
Telephone
Z