2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS navigation system

For automatic map updatesAutomaticOnline Updatemust be activated inthe sys‐tem settings (→page 266).
Rthe manual map update updates map datafor several or allregions.
Further information onthe online map update isavailable at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Centeror at http://www.mercedes.me.
Further information on updates: http://manuals.daimler.com/baix/cars/connectme/en_GB/index.html.
Overview of map dataYourvehicle is supplied with map data atthefac‐tory. Depending onthe country, map dataforyourregion is either pre-installed orthe mapdata is supplied on a datastorage medium.
Ifthe map data onyourvehicle has been instal‐led atthefactory andyou wishtoreinstall it,youdo not needtoenterthe activation code.
For map datathatyou havepurchased intheformof a datastorage medium,you must enterthe accompanying activation code.
Ifyou savethe map data on a datastoragemedium withthe online map update service,no entryisrequired. The activation code isstored onthe datastorage medium duringthe downloading process.
Observethefollowing when enteringthe activa‐tion code:
RThe activation code can be usedfor onevehi‐cle
RThe activation code is not transferable
RThe activation code has six digits
Intheevent ofthefollowing problems, pleasecontact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
RThe multimedia system does not accepttheactivation code
RYou havelostthe activation code
Displayingthe compassMultimedia system:
NavigationÀRoute and Position
SelectCompass.
The compass display showsthefollowinginformation:
Rthe current direction of travel with bear‐ing (360°format) and compass direction
Rlongitude and latitude coordinates indegrees, minutes and seconds
Rheight (rounded)
Rnumber of GPS satellites from which asignal can bereceived
Settingthe map scale automaticallyMultimedia system:
NavigationZOptions
The map scale is set automatically depending onyour driving speed.
For journeysin cities with detailed city models, amap view fromthe driver's perspective is used.
SwitchAuto Zoomonsor offS.
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The automatically selected map scale can bechanged manuallyfor a short time. The set‐ting isreset automatically after afew sec‐onds.
Displayingthe satellite mapMultimedia system:
NavigationZOptionsMap Content
SwitchSatellite Maponsor offS.
or
If satellite map display6isavailable inthemap menu, switch it onsor offS(→page 289).Switched ons: satellite maps are displayedin map scales of 2 mi (2 km) or less.
Switched offS: satellite maps are not dis‐played in map scales from 2 mi (2 km)to10mi (10 km).
Satellite mapsforthese map scales are notavailable in all countries.
Displayingweather information
Requirements:RMercedes me connect isavailable.
RYou havea user accountforthe Mercedesme portal.
RThe service isavailable.
RThe service has been activated at an author‐ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Further information can befound at: http://www.mercedes.me
Multimedia system:
NavigationZOptionsMap Content
ActivateWeather Informations.
or
Ifweather information display6isavailableinthe map menu, activates(→page 289)it.Currentweather information is displayed onthe navigation map, e.g.temperature orcloud cover.
Weather information is notavailable in allcountries.
Calling upthe Digital Operator's Manual(navigation)
Calling up information on navigationMultimedia system:
NavigationZOptionsNavigation
Info
Selectthetopic.
Telephone
Telephony
Notes ontelephony
\nWARNINGRisk of distraction from oper‐ating integrated communication equip‐ment whilethevehicle is in motion
Ifyou operate communication equipmentintegrated inthevehicle when driving,youwill be distracted fromthe traffic situation.This could also causeyoutolose control ofthevehicle.
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Conducting a conference call
SelectCreate Conference Callinthetele‐phone menu.The new participant is included inthe confer‐ence call.
Ending an active call
SelectZ.
On some mobile phones,the call on hold isactivated as soon asthe active call is ended.
Accepting/rejecting awaiting call
Requirements:RThere is an active call (→page 302).
Ifyoureceivea call while already in a call, amessage is displayed. An acoustic signal alsosounds.
SelectAccept.The incoming call is active.
If only one mobile phone is connected withthe multimedia system,the previous call willbe put on hold.
If during a callyou accept a call withtheother mobile phone when in two phone modethentheexisting call is ended.
SelectReject.
This function and behavior depends onyourmobile phone network provider andthemobile phone (seethe manufacturer's oper‐ating instructions).
Contacts
Information aboutthe contacts menuThe contacts menu contains all contacts fromexisting data sources, e.g. mobile phone ormemorycard.You canstore upto6,000 con‐tacts.
Depending onthe data source,you havethefol‐lowing number of contacts:
RPermanently saved contacts: 3,000 entries
RContacts loaded fromthe mobile phone:3,000 entries
Fromthe contacts menu,you can performthefollowing actions:
RUsingthetelephone:
-Calling a contact (→page305)
-Calling a new number (→page 302)
RNavigation (→page276)
RCompose messages (→page 306)
If a mobile phone isconnectedtothe multimediasystem (→page 298) and automatic calling up(→page 303) is activated,the mobile phone'scontacts are displayed inthe address book.
Downloading mobile phone contactsMultimedia system:
PhoneZOptionsContacts
Automatically
SwitchSynchronize Contacts Automaticallyons.
Manually
DeactivateSSynchronize Contacts Auto-matically.
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SelectSynchronize Contacts.
Calling up contactsMultimedia system:
PhoneªContacts
Depending onthecharacter set,thefollowingoptions can be usedtosearchfor contacts:
Rsearchingbyinitials
Rsearchingbyname
Rsearchingbyphone number
Entercharacters intothe searchfield.A selection of possible contacts appears.Entering morecharacters intothe searchfield narrowsdownthe number of possibleselections.
Selectthe contact.
A contact can containthefollowing details:
Rphone numbers
Rnavigation addresses
Rgeo-coordinates
RInternet address
Editingtheformat of a contact's nameMultimedia system:
PhoneZOptionsCon-
tactsName Format
Thefollowing options areavailable:
RLast Name, First Name
RLast Name First Name
RFirst Name Last Name
Select an option.
Overview of importing contacts
Contacts fromvarious sources
SourceRequirements
òMemory cardThe SD memory cardis inserted.
òUSB device The USB device isinserted inthe USBport.
SourceRequirements
ñBluetooth®con‐nection
Ifthe sending of
vCards via Bluetooth®
is supported, vCardscan bereceived onmobile phones or net‐books,forexample.
Bluetooth®is activa‐ted inthe multimediasystem and ontherespective device(seethe manufactur‐er's operating instruc‐tions).
óMobile phone The mobile phone isconnectedtothe mul‐timedia system.
Importing contacts intothe contacts menuMultimedia system:
PhoneZOptionsContacts
SelectImport.
Select an option.
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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 (→page 267).
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)
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Center andtheMercedes-Benz emergency call center areavaila‐bleforyou aroundthe clock.
The me button andthe SOS button can befoundonthevehicle'soverhead control panel(→page313).
You can also callthe Mercedes-Benz CustomerCenter usingthe multimedia system(→page313).
Pleasenotethat Mercedes me connect is aMercedes-Benz service. In emergencies, alwayscallthe national emergency servicesfirst usingthestandard national emergency service phonenumbers. In emergencies,you can also usetheMercedes-Benz emergency call system(→page315).
Observethe conditions of usefor Mercedes meconnect andother services. These can beobtained inthe Mercedes me portal: https://me.secure.mercedes-benz.com
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NavigationCalling upthe Digital Operator'sManual ................................................ 295Menu (on-board computer) .................. 227Showing/hidingthe menu ...................270Switching on ........................................270Updatingthe map data ........................ 293Voice commands (Voice Control Sys‐tem) ..................................................... 237
Navigationsee Destinationsee Destination entrysee MapseeRouteseeRoute guidanceseeTraffic information
Navigation announcementsActivating/deactivating .......................284Adjustingthevolume ...........................284Repeating ............................................ 285Switching audiofadeout on/off .......... 284
Navigation messagesOn-board computer ............................. 227
NearField Communication (NFC).......... 301Connectingthe mobile phonetothemultimedia system .............................. 301Information .......................................... 301
Switching Bluetooth®audio equip‐ment .................................................... 335Switching mobile phones .....................301Using a mobile phone .......................... 301
NeutralInserting ..............................................151
NFCsee Near Field Communication (NFC)
Non-operational timeActivating/deactivatingstandbymode ...................................................165Standby mode function .......................164
Notes on breaking-in a newvehicle.......141
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Occupant safetyPets inthevehicle ..................................61
Occupant safetysee Airbag
seeAutomatic front passenger frontairbag shutoff
see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu‐pant protection)
see PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatoryoccupant protection plus)seeRestraint systemsee Seat belt
OdometerseeTotal distance
Oilsee Engine oil
On-board computer................................. 221Assistance graphic menu .................... 224Displayingthe service due date ........... 347Head-up Display menu ........................ 230Media menu ........................................229Menu designs ...................................... 222Menuoverview .................................... 221Multifunction display ...........................223Navigation system menu ..................... 227Operating ............................................. 221Radio menu .........................................228Service menu ...................................... 224
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Vehicle datastorageEvent datarecorders ............................. 29Multimedia system/Mercedes meconnect .................................................29
Vehicle dimensions................................. 425
Vehicle electronicsNotes ...................................................41 5Two-wayradios ....................................41 5
Vehicle identification numbersee VIN
Vehicle identification plate.....................417Paint code ............................................417VIN .......................................................417
Vehicle interiorCooling or heating (RemoteOnline) .....14 0
Vehiclekeysee SmartKey
Vehicle maintenancesee ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle operationOutsidethe USA or Canada ...................21
Vehicle positionSwitching transmission on/off ............ 259
Vehicletool kit........................................ 366TIREFIT kit ...........................................366Towingeye ...........................................379
VentilatingConvenience opening ............................ 79
Ventilationsee Climate control
Ventssee Airvents
Video mode.............................................. 330Activating ............................................ 328Activating/deactivating full-screenmode ................................................... 330Overview .............................................329Settings ............................................... 330
VIN............................................................417Identification plate...............................417Seat .....................................................417Windshield ...........................................417
VisionRemoving condensation fromthewindows..............................................13 4
Voice command types (Voice ControlSystem).................................................... 234
Voice Control System.............................233Application specificvoice commands.............................................................234Audible help functions .........................235Globalvoice commands ...................... 234Improving speechquality .................... 235Language setting .................................235Media playervoice commands ............24 2Messagevoice commands ..................24 4Multifunctionsteering wheel (operat‐ing) ...................................................... 233Navigationvoice commands ................ 237Operable functions .............................. 234Operating safety .................................. 233Radiovoice commands ........................241Switchvoice commands ...................... 235Telephonevoice controls .....................240Text messagevoice commands ...........244Types ofvoice commands ...................234Vehiclevoice commands .....................245Voice prompting .................................. 234
Voice control systemseeVoice Control System
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