2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS ESP

RApplication-specificvoice commandsareonlyavailableforthe active application.
OncetheVoice Control System isstarted anautocue is shown. Apart fromtheavailablevoicecommandsforthe application currently active,this also citesexamplevoice commandsforother applications which are not active. Inthisway,you will befamiliar morequickly withtheavailablevoice commands. The list can be scrol‐led or it can be operatedbyspeech orthe con‐troller/touchpad.
Information onthe language setting
You canchangethe language oftheVoice Con‐trol System viathe system language settings. Ifthe set system language is not supportedbytheVoice Control System, English will be selected.
TheVoice Control System isavailable in English,French,Portuguese and Spanish.
UsingtheVoice Control System effectively
Features of audible help functions
Youreceiveinformation and helpforthefollow‐ingtopics:
ROptimum operation:saythebrief instruc-tionvoice command.
RCurrent application:onthe multifunctionsteering wheel, pressthe£rocker switchup and saytheHelpvoice command.
RContinued dialog:saytheHelpvoice com‐mand during avoice dialog.
RSpecific function:sayvoice commandsforthe desired function, e.g.Help telephone.
Notes on howtoimprovespeechquality
IftheVoice Control System does not understandyou:
Ronly operatetheVoice Control System fromthe driver's seat.
Rsaythevoice commands coherently andclearly, but do notexaggeratethewords.
Ravoid loud noisesthat cause interferencewhile making avoice command entry, e.g.the blower.
Avoicetag inthe address book is notrecog‐nized:
Ronly createsensible address book entries inthe system/mobile phone, e.g. enter sur‐name andfirst name inthe correctfield.
Rdo not use any abbreviations, unnecessaryspaces or specialcharacters.
If astation list entryis notrecognized:
RsaytheRead out station listvoice command.
Essentialvoice commands
Overview of switchvoice commands
Switchvoice commands can be usedtoopencertain applications. Thevoice command selec‐tion can be usedregardless ofthe applicationthat is currently active.
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Messagevoice commands
Voice commandFunction
Text message to Tocreatea message. All address book names areavailable.
ReplyToreplytoa message
Forward text messageToforward a message
Overview ofvehiclevoice commands
You can usethevehiclevoice commandstodirectly call upthe corresponding menusforthevehicle settings.
Vehiclevoice commands
Voice commandFunction
Ambient light menuTodisplay ambient light settings
Ambient light "blue"Toswitch ambient lighttoblue
Display and styles menuToshow display settings
Assistance menuTodisplay assistance settings
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Multimedia system:
System Software Update
Automatic update
SwitchAutomatic Online Updateons.Updates are performed.
The currentstatus ofthe updates is dis‐played.
Manual update
DeactivateSAutomatic Online Update.
Select an update fromthe list andstarttheupdate.
Activating the softwareupdate
Restartthe system.
Function of important system updatesImportant system updates may be necessaryforthe security ofyour multimedia system's data.Please installthese updates, or elsethe securityofyour multimedia system cannotbe ensured.
If automatic software updates are activated,the system updates will be downloaded auto‐matically (→page 266).
As soon as an update isavailablefor download,a corresponding message appearsonthe mediadisplay.
You havethefollowing selection options:
RDownload
The update will be downloaded inthe back‐ground.
RDetails
Information aboutthe pending systemupdate is displayed.
RLater
The update can be downloaded manually at alater time (→page 266).
Ifthe download is completed andthe update isreadyfor installation,you will be informed ofthisafterthe next ignition cycle,forexample.
Parkthevehicle safely in a suitable locationbeforestartingthe installation.
Requirementsforthe installation:
RThe ignition is switched on.
RThe engine is notrunning.
RNotes andwarnings havebeenread andaccepted.
RThe parking brake is applied.
If allrequirements are met,the update will beinstalled. The multimedia system cannotbeoperated whilethe update is being installed andvehicle functions arerestricted.
If errorsshould occur duringthe installation,themultimedia system automatically attemptstorestorethe previousversion. Ifrestoration ofthepreviousversion is not possible, a symbolappears onthe center console display.Pleaseconsult aqualified specialistworkshoptoresolvethe problem.
Reset function
Multimedia system:
System Reset
Personal data is deleted,forexample:
RStation presets
RConnected mobile phones
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Starting a program
SelectRefresh,Warmth,Vitality,EnjoymentorWell-being.
The selected program willrunforten minutes.
Configuring a program
Call up further optionsÜforthe desiredprogram.
Switchthe functions included inthe programonsor offS.
Starting training
SelectTraining.
SelectMuscle Relaxation,Muscle Stimula-tionorBalance.The selected training videostarts and is dis‐played inthe media display.
SelectFull Screen: Video.The training video is displayed in full screen.
For more information on pausing or skippingthrough videos, see (→page 327).
If, during an active program, a functionrequire‐ment is no longer met, a corresponding messageappears. The activeprogram is canceled.
Navigation
Switching navigation on
Multimedia system:
Navigation
Alternatively: pressthe

3wordaddresses from what3words are analternative addressing systemfor multilin‐gualgeoreferencing ofglobal locations witharesolution ofthree meters. Usingthisgrid,locations onthe Earth's surface are includedwhichdo not havea building address suchasstreetand house number,forexample.
The EmpireState Building in NewYorkhasthefollowing language dependent 3wordaddress,forexample:
REnglish:parade.help.bleat
RFrench:commun.verbe.bisquer
RSpanish:suertes.diga.pesca
3wordaddresses are unique, easytoremember and sufficefor mostroutine appli‐cations.
The bidirectional conversion of 3wordaddresses can be carried out here:
Ratthewebsite http://what3words.com
Rinthe what3words apps
Selecting a destination onthe mapMultimedia system:
NavigationZOptions
SelectMap Menu.
or
Ifthe map is displayed in full screen mode,pressthe central control element.The map menu appears.Select "movemap" in map menu2(→page 289).
Swipe in any direction ontheTouch Controlortouchpad.
or
Slidethe controller in any direction.The map moves inthe corresponding direc‐tion underthe crosshair. The moreyou moveyourfingerawayfromthestarting positiononthetouchpad,thefasterthe map moves.PresstheTouch Control,the controller orthetouchpad.If several destinations are located aroundthecrosshair, a listshowstheavailable POIs androads.
If a destination is locatedexactly onthecrosshair,the destination address is dis‐played.
Selectthe destination inthe list.The destination address is shown.
Settingthe map orientationto2D or 3D
HighlightMap Orientation: 2D/3D.
PresstheTouch Control,thetouchpad orthecontroller.The map will be displayed inthe selectedmap orientation.
Showing traffic messages inthe vicinity ofthe map
SelectTraffic Messages for the Vicinity.The map appears.Swipe left orright onthetouchpad.
or
Slidethe controllertothe left orright.The previous or next traffic incident is high‐lighted onthe map. Information onthe trafficincident is displayed.
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An economicalroute is calculated. The jour‐ney time may be somewhat longerthanforquickerroutes.
The symbolforthe currentvehicle position isdisplayed in green.
RFast Route
Aroute with aquick journey time is calcula‐ted.
RShort Route
Aroute with a shortdriving distance is calcu‐lated.
Automatic Traffic Jam Avoidancecan beswitched onsor offSfortheseroute types.IfAutomatic Traffic Jam Avoidanceis switchedon,Ask in the Event of Traffic Jam Avoidancecanbe selected.
TheAutomatic Traffic Jam AvoidanceandAsk inthe Event of Traffic Jam Avoidancesettings arenotavailable ineverycountry.
The settings enablethefollowing:
RAutomatic Traffic Jam Avoidance
Theroute is calculated withthe currently setroute type.
Trafficreports via LiveTraffic Information aretaken into account.
LiveTraffic Information is notavailable in allcountries.
RAsk in the Event of Traffic Jam Avoidance
A promptappears when a newroute is detec‐ted with a shorter journey time based on traf‐ficreports.You can continuetousethe cur‐rentroute or usethe dynamicroute instead.
Selectingroute optionsMultimedia system:
NavigationÀRoute and Posi-
tion Avoid Options
Avoiding areas
SelectAreas(→page 292).
Avoiding highways,ferries, motorail trains,tunnels, unpavedroads
Selectsor deselectSavoid option.
Usingtollroads
SelectUse Toll Roads.
SelectCashorElectronic BillingorOff.Theroutetakes into accountroadsthatrequirethe payment of a usagefee (toll).
IfOffis selected,tollroads are nottaken intoaccount.
The selectedroute options cannot always beimplemented. Therefore, aroute may include aferry,for instance,eventhoughtheavoidFerriesoption is enabled. A message appears andyouwill hear a corresponding message.
Using carpool lanes
SelectNumber of Occupants in the Vehicle.
Select number.When using carpool lanes, observethe appli‐cable legalrequirements aswell as any con‐ditions pertainingtowhen and where suchlanes may be used. Carpool lanes may onlybe used if certain conditions are met.
Theseroute options are notavailable ineverycountry.
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• Filtersthe display of POIs inthe vicinityaccordingtoPOI category
5Switchesthe display of personal POI sym‐bols onthe map on or off
6Switches one ofthefollowing displayson oroff depending onthe equipment:
•Weather information
• Satellite map
•Traffic incidents
7Switchesthe traffic map display on or off
The map and satellite images are shown inglobeprojection. This allowsfor arealistic map displayin all map scales. The map uses elevation model‐ing.
Depending onthe map data, important buildingsin manycities are depictedrealistically onthemap in small map scales (e.g. 1/32 mi (20 m),1/16 mi (50 m)). Other buildings are shown asmodels.
You can setthe unit of measurement ofthemap scale (→page 263).
If online information isavailable, fuel prices andtheavailability of parking spaces in parkinggarages are displayed,forexample.
Requirements:
RMercedes me connect isavailable.
RYou havea user accountfortheMercedes me portal.
RThe service has been activated at anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Further information can befound at: http://www.mercedes.me
The online information is notavailable in allcountries.
IfDisplay in COMANDis activated inTraffic SignAssist (→page212), speed limits andovertakingrestrictions are displayed onthe map.
Company logos displayed onthe map aretrademarksoftherespective companies andused solelyforthe purpose of indicatingthelocations ofthese companies. The use ofsuch logos onthe map does not indicateapproval of, supportof or advertisingby
these companiesforthe navigation systemitself.
Settingthe map scale
Requirements:RThe map is shown.
Multimedia system:
Navigation
Tozoom in:swipe down ontheTouch Con‐trol.
or
Turnthe controller counter-clockwise.
or
Movetwofingers apart onthetouchpad.Tozoom out:swipe up ontheTouch Control.
or
Turnthe controller clockwise.
or
Movetwofingerstogether onthetouchpad.
You can setthe unit of measurement ofthemap scale (→page 263).
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Movingthe mapMultimedia system:
NavigationZOptionsMap Menu
Alternatively,ifthe map is displayed in fullscreen mode, pressthe central control ele‐ment.The map menu appears.
Select "Movemap" in map menu2(→page 289).Swipe in any direction ontheTouch Controlortouchpad.
or
Slidethe controller in any direction.The map moves inthe corresponding direc‐tion underthe crosshair. The furtheryoumoveyourfingerawayfromthestarting posi‐tion onthetouchpad,thefasterthe mapmoves.
Selectingthe map orientationMultimedia system:
NavigationZOptionsMap Menu
Alternatively,ifthe map is displayed in fullscreen mode, pressthe central control ele‐ment.The map menu appears.
In map menu3, selectN,2Dor3D(→page 289).RN:the 2D map view is displayed sothatnorth is always atthetop.
R2D:the 2D map view is alignedtothedirection of travel.
R3D:the 3D map view is alignedtothedirection of travel.
Selecting POI symbolsMultimedia system:
NavigationZOptionsMap Content
POIs includegasstations and hotels which canbe displayed as symbols onthe map,forexam‐ple. Not all POIs areavailableeverywhere.
SelectPOI Symbols.The;dot indicatesthe current setting.
Standarddisplays symbols of predefined cat‐egories onthe map.
User Definedallowsyoutopersonally selectthe symbolsfortheavailable categories.
Noneswitchesthe display off.
Select a setting.
User Defined: select categories.The POI symbols ofthe selected categoriesare displayedsor not displayedS.
Selectingthe display oftext information inthe mapMultimedia system:
NavigationZOptionsText Informa-
tion
Selecttext information.Current Streetshowsthestreetyou are cur‐rently driving on atthe bottom ofthe display.
Whenthe map is moved,thefollowing infor‐mation appears underthe crosshair:
RStreetname
RPOI name
RArea name
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