2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS android auto

If AndroidAutois active, a promptappears ask‐
ing whether Bluetooth®should be deactivated.
SelectYes.
AndroidAutois closed and Bluetooth®isdeactivated.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi connectionoverviewYou can useWi-Fitoestablish a connection withaWi-Fi network andtoaccessthe Internet orother network devices.
Thefollowing connection options areavailable:
RWi-Fi connection
TheWi-Fi connectiontoaWi-Fi-capabledevice, e.g.the customer's mobile phone oratablet PC is established.
RMultimedia system as aWi-Fi hotspot
Usingthis function, atablet PC or notebookcan be connected,forexample.
Toestablish a connection,you can usethefol‐lowing methods:
RWPS PIN
The connectiontoa secureWi-Fi network ismade via a PIN.
RWPS PBC
The connectiontoa secureWi-Fi network ismadebypressing a button (push button).
RSecuritykey
The connectiontoa secureWi-Fi network ismade via a securitykey.
Setting upWi-Fi
Requirements:RThe devicetobe connected supports one ofthethree means of connection described(page 266).
Multimedia system:
SystemöConnectivity
Activating/deactivatingWi-Fi
SwitchWi-Fionsor offS.IfWi-Fiis deactivatedS, communication viaWi-Fitoall devices is interrupted. This alsomeansthat a connectiontothe HERMEScommunication module cannotbe estab‐
lished. Then functions such as dynamicrouteguidance with LiveTraffic Information are notavailable.
Connectingthe multimedia system with adevice viaWi-FiThis function isavailable if a HERMES communi‐cation module is not installed.
The type of connection established must beselected onthe multimedia system and onthedevicetobe connected.
The connection procedure may differdepending onthe device.Followthe instruc‐tionsthat are shown inthe display.Furtherinformation (seethe manufacturer's operat‐ing instructions).
SelectInternet Settings.
SelectSearch for Wi-Fi Networks.
Using a securitykey
Select aWi-Fi network inthe list.
Havethe securitykey displayed onthe devicetobe connected (seethe manufacturer'soperating instructions).
266Multimedia system

Only one mobile phone at a time can be connec‐ted via AndroidAuto tothe multimedia system.
Theavailability of AndroidAutoand AndroidAutoApps mayvaryaccordingtothe country.
The service provider isresponsibleforthis appli‐cation andthe services and content connectedtoit.
Information on AndroidAutoWhile using AndroidAuto,various functions ofthe multimedia system,forexamplethe media
source Bluetooth®audio, are notavailable.
Onlyoneroute guidance can be active at a time.Ifroute guidance is active onthe multimedia sys‐tem, it is closed whenroute guidance isstartedonthe mobile phone.
Connecting a mobile phone via AndroidAuto
Requirements:RThefirst activation of AndroidAutoonthemultimedia system must be carried out whenthevehicle isstationaryfor safetyreasons.
RThe mobile phone supports AndroidAutofrom Android 5.0.
RThe AndroidAutoapp is installed onthemobile phone.
RIn ordertousethetelephone functions,themobile phone must be connectedtothe mul‐
timedia system via Bluetooth®
(page 304).
Iftherewas no prior Internet connection,thisis established withthe use ofthe mobilephone with AndroidAuto.
RThe mobile phone is connectedtothe multi‐media system viathe USB port

Ending AndroidAutoMultimedia system:
ConnectAndroid Auto
SelectDisconnect.The connection is ended.
The mobile phone continuestobe suppliedwith electricity.
or
Disconnectthe connecting cable betweenthe mobile phone and multimedia system.Mercedes-Benzrecommends disconnectingthe connecting cable only whenthevehicle isstationary.
Transferredvehicle data with AndroidAutoand Apple CarPlay™
Overview of transferredvehicle dataWhen using AndroidAutoor Apple CarPlay™,certainvehicle data is transferredtothe mobilephone. This enablesyoutogetthe best out ofselected mobile phone services.Vehicle data isnot directly accessible.
Thefollowing system information is transmitted:
RSoftwarerelease ofthe multimedia system
RSystem ID (anonymized)
The transfer ofthis data is usedtooptimize com‐munication betweenthevehicle andthe mobilephone.
Todothis, andtoassign severalvehiclestothemobile phone, avehicle identifier israndomlygenerated.
This has no connectiontothevehicle identifica‐tion number (VIN) and is deleted whenthe multi‐media system isreset (page274).
Thefollowing drivingstatus data is transmitted:
RTransmission position engaged
RDistinction between parking,standstill,roll‐ing and driving
RDay/night mode ofthe instrument cluster
The transfer ofthis data is usedtoalter howcontent is displayedtocorrespondtothe drivingsituation.
Thefollowing position data is transmitted:
RCoordinates
RSpeed
RCompass direction
RAcceleration direction
This datais only transferred whilethe navigationsystem is active in ordertoimproveit (e.g. so itcan continue functioning when in a tunnel).
Mercedes me connect
Notes on Mercedes me connect
Mercedes me connect providesthefollowingservices:
RAccident and breakdown management (mebutton)
RConcierge Service (whenthe service is acti‐vated), appointmentrequests or similar (mebutton)
RMercedes-Benz emergency call system (auto‐matic emergency call or SOS button)
318Multimedia system

Overview ............................................... 40PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp .....44Protection ..............................................41Side airbag ............................................ 40Window curtain airbag ...........................40
AirflowSetting .................................................138
AIRMATIC..................................................197Setting .................................................19 8Suspension ..........................................197
AlarmseePanic alarm
Alarm systemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
All-wheel drivesee 4MATIC
AlternativerouteseeRoute
Ambient lightingSetting (multimedia system) ................128
AndroidAuto............................................316Connecting a mobile phone .................317Ending ..................................................318
Information ..........................................317Overview ..............................................316Sound settings .....................................317Transferredvehicle data ......................318
AnimalsPets inthevehicle ................................. 62
Anti-lock braking systemsee ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skidchainssee Snowchains
Anti-theft alarmsystemseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Anti-theft protectionImmobilizer ............................................ 88
Anti-theft protectionseeATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Anticipatory occupant protection
see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu‐pant protection)
see PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatoryoccupant protection plus)
Apple CarPlay™........................................315
Connecting an iPhone®........................315
Ending ..................................................316Notes ...................................................315Overview ..............................................315Sound settings .....................................316Transferredvehicle data ......................318
AshtrayFront center console ............................116Rear passenger compartment ..............11 7Using ....................................................11 6
Assistance systemssee Driving safety system
Assistant displayMenu (on-board computer) .................. 231
ASSYST PLUS........................................... 351Battery disconnection periods .............352Displayingthe service due date ........... 351Function/notes .................................... 351Regular maintenancework.................. 351Special servicerequirements .............. 351
ATA(anti-theft alarmsystem).................. 88Deactivatingthe alarm .......................... 89Function ................................................ 88
ATTENTION ASSIST..........................215,217Function ...............................................215
Index495

Media sourceSelecting (on-boardcomputer) ............ 235
Memory functionOperating ............................................102Outside mirror — Calling upstoredsettings ...............................................102Outside mirror —Storing settings ........102Seat — Calling upstored settings .........102Seat —Storing settings ........................102Steering wheel — Calling up savedsettings ...............................................102Steering wheel — Saving settings .........102
Menu (on-board computer)Assistant display.................................. 231Designs ............................................... 229Head-up Display .................................. 237Maintenance ........................................ 231Media .................................................. 235Navigation ...........................................233Overview ............................................. 228Radio ...................................................235Telephone ............................................ 236Trip ...................................................... 232
Mercedes me connect.............................319Accident and breakdown manage‐ment .................................................... 320Arranging a service appointment ........ 320Callingthe Mercedes-Benz CustomerCenter ..................................................319Information ..........................................318Making a call viatheoverhead con‐trol panel .............................................319Service call with the me button ........... 320Transferred data ..................................321
Mercedes-AMGvehiclesNotes ...................................................14 4
Mercedes-Benz AppsCalling up ............................................ 325Usingvoice control .............................. 325
Mercedes-Benz emergency call sys‐tem............................................................321Automatic emergency call ................... 322Information .......................................... 321Information on data processing ...........323Manual emergency call ........................ 322Overview .............................................. 321
Mercedes-Benz Link................................314Connecting ..........................................314Ending ..................................................314Overview ..............................................314Using ...................................................314
Message (multifunction display)see Display message
Message memory....................................433
MessagesVoice commands (Voice Control Sys‐tem) ..................................................... 250
MessagesseeText messages
Mirrorssee Exterior mirrors
Mobile phoneWirelesscharging ................................12 0
Mobile phonesee AndroidAutosee Apple CarPlay™see Mercedes-Benz Linksee SecondtelephoneseeTelephone
Index513

Smartphonesee AndroidAutosee Apple CarPlay™see Mercedes-Benz LinkseeTelephone
Snowchains............................................. 391
Socket (12 V)............................................11 8Front center console ............................118Front passengerfootwell ......................11 8Rear passenger compartment ..............11 8
Software update......................................272Important system updates ...................273Information ..........................................272Performing ...........................................273
Sound
PRE-SAFE®Sound .................................47Wheels and tires ..................................390
Sound
see Burmester®surround sound systemsee Sound settings
Sound settings........................................349Adjustingthe balance/fader ............... 349
Adjusting treble, mid-range and basssettings ............................................... 349Automaticvolume adjustment .............349Calls upthe sound menu ..................... 349Information .......................................... 349
Special seat beltretractor........................54
Specialistworkshop..................................26
Speech dialog systemseeVoice Control System
Speed index (tires)..................................406
SpeedometerDigital .................................................. 232
Standby modeActivating/deactivating .......................170Function ..............................................17 0
Standing lights........................................12 2
Start/Stop buttonParkingthevehicle ...............................161Startingthevehicle .............................14 5Switching onthe power supply orignition ................................................14 4
Start/stop functionsee ECOstart/stop function
Starting assistancesee Jump-startconnection
Startingthe engineseeVehicle
Starting-offaidsee Hillstart assist
StationDeleting ............................................... 344Direct frequency entry ........................ 344Moving ................................................ 344Searching ............................................ 344Setting .................................................344Storing ................................................ 344
Station listCalling up ............................................ 344
Station presetsEditing ................................................. 344Modifying ............................................ 344
STEER CONTROLFunction/notes ....................................175
Steering wheel.........................................227Adjusting (electrically) .........................101Adjusting (manually) ............................100
Index521

Traffic mapsee Map
Traffic Sign Assist....................................217Function/notes ....................................217Setting .................................................218System limitations ...............................217
Transferredvehicle dataAndroidAuto........................................318Apple CarPlay™ ...................................318
Transmission (problem)..........................15 8
Transmission position display................154
TransportingVehicle ................................................ 384
Treadweargrade..................................... 403
Trim element (Care)................................ 365
TripMenu (on-board computer) .................. 232
Trip computerDisplaying ............................................ 232Resetting ............................................. 233
Trip distance............................................ 232Displaying ............................................ 232
Resetting ............................................. 233
Trip odometerseeTrip distance
Trunk boxsee EASY-PACK trunk box
Trunk lidActivating/deactivatingthetailgateopening heightrestriction ......................78Closing ...................................................74Emergencyrelease (from inside) ...........78HANDS-FREEACCESS ...........................76Locking separately................................77Opening .................................................73Opening dimensions ............................431
Turnsignal indicatorseeTurnsignals
Turnsignal lightsChanging bulbs (front) .........................130
Turnsignals..............................................124Changing bulbs (rear) ...........................131Switching on/off .................................124
Two phone modesee Secondtelephone
Two-wayradiosFrequencies ......................................... 422Notes on installation ............................ 421Transmission output (maximum) .........422
U
Units of measurementSetting .................................................269
Unlocking setting...................................... 65
USB devicesConnecting .......................................... 333
User profile..............................................271Creating ...............................................271Importing/exporting ............................271Options ................................................272Setting .................................................271
Usingthetelephonesee Calls
V
Vehicle......................................................14 5Activating/deactivatingstandbymode ...................................................170Correct use ........................................... 26
526Index

Data acquisition .................................... 28Datastorage .......................................... 28Diagnostics connection .........................25Equipment ............................................. 22LimitedWarranty ...................................27Locking (automatically) ..........................71Locking (fromthe inside) ....................... 69Locking (KEYLESS-GO) .......................... 70Locking/unlocking (emergencykey) ......72Lowering ............................................. 420Maintenance ......................................... 23Parkingfor anextended period ............16 9Problem notification ..............................27QR coderescue card ............................. 28Qualified specialistworkshop ................26Raising .................................................416Standby mode function .......................170Starting (emergency operationmode) ..................................................14 5Starting (RemoteOnline) .....................147Starting (start/stop button) .................145Switching off (start/stop button) .........161Towing .................................................225Unlocking (fromthe inside) ...................69Unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) .......................70Ventilating (convenience opening) .........81
Voice commands (Voice Control Sys‐tem) ..................................................... 251
Vehicle dataDisplaying (DYNAMIC SELECT) ............154Roof load ............................................. 432TransferringtoAndroidAuto™ .............318TransferringtoApple CarPlay™ ...........318Turningradius ...................................... 431Vehicle height ...................................... 431Vehicle length ...................................... 431Vehicle width ....................................... 431Wheelbase ...........................................431
Vehicle datastorageEvent datarecorders .............................30Multimedia system/Mercedes meconnect .................................................30
Vehicle dimensions................................. 431
Vehicle electronicsNotes ................................................... 421Two-wayradios .................................... 421
Vehicle identification numbersee VIN
Vehicle identification plate.................... 423Paint code ...........................................423
VIN ...................................................... 423
Vehicle interiorCooling or heating (RemoteOnline) .....14 6
Vehiclekeysee SmartKey
Vehicle maintenancesee ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle operationOutsidethe USA or Canada ...................23
Vehicle positionSwitching transmission on/off ............ 265
Vehicletool kit.........................................371TIREFIT kit ............................................371Towingeye .......................................... 385
VentilatingConvenience opening ............................81
Ventilationsee Climate control
Ventssee Airvents
Video mode.............................................. 336Activating ............................................ 334
Index527