Wire
less applications in theve hicle Fr
equency rang eT echnology Transmission output/magn etic field
st re ngth
20 kHz (9–90 kHz)R emotelocking sy stem ≤72 dBμA/m at 10 m
12 5 kHz (1 19–135 kHz)R emotelocking sy stem ≤ 42 dBμA/m at10 m
13 .553–13.567 MHz Near-field communication ≤ 42 dBμA/m at10 m
433 MHz (433.05–434.79 MHz) Remo telocking sy stem, garage door opener,
tyre pressure monitor ≤
10 mW e.r.p.
868 MHz (868.0–868.6 MHz) Heater booster function remo tecontrol, garage
door opener ≤ 25 mW e.r.p.
869 MHz (868.7–869.2 MHz )Heater booster function remo tecontrol, garage
door opener ≤ 25 mW e.r.p.
2.4 GHz ISM band (2400–2483.5 MHz) Bluetooth ®
, Kleer, RLAN, remo tecontrols, wi re‐
less headphones ≤
10 0 mW e.i.r.p.
5.8 GHz UNII-3 (5 725–58 75MHz) Sensorfor interior monitoring, RLAN ≤ 25 mW e.i.r.p.
24 .05–24.25 GHz* 24GHz ISM radar ≤10 0 mW e.i.r.p. Gene
ral no tes 25
Setting
the da te #
Select Set date . #
Set a da te.
% Invehicles with GPS, a date cannot be set
eve n wi thactive manual time adjustments.
The date is then set automatically thro ugh
th e selected time zone. Connectivity
Switching transmission of
theve hicle posi‐
tion on/off
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth #
Select Transmit vehicle position .#
Activate or deacti vate the function. Blue
tooth ® Information about Blu
etoo th®
Bl ue tooth ®
tech nology is a standard for short-
ra nge wi reless data transfer up toappr oximately
10 m.
Yo u can use Blue tooth®
to connect your mobile
phone tothe multimedia sy stem and use thefo l‐
lowing functions, forex ample:
R Hands-free sy stem with access tothefo llow‐
ing options:
- Contacts (/ page418)
- Call lis ts (/page 421)
- Text messa ges (/ page 422)
R Internet connection (/ page442)
R Listening tomusic via Blue tooth®
audio
(/ page 455)
R Trans ferring business cards (vCards) into the
ve hicle
Blue tooth ®
is a regis tere d trademark of Blue‐
toot h Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc. %
Internet connection via Blue tooth®
is not
av ailable in all countries.
Ac tivating/deactivating Blue tooth ®
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth #
Switch Bluetooth on or off. Wi
-Fi Wi
-Fi connection overview
Yo u can use Wi-Fi toestablish a connection with
a Wi -Fi network and toaccess the Internet or
ot her network devices.
The following connection options are available:
R Wi-Fi connection
The Wi-Fi connection toaWi -Fi-capable
device, e.g. the cus tomer's mobile phone or
a ta blet PC is es tablished.
R Multimedia sy stem as a Wi-Fi hotspot
Using this function, a tablet PC or no tebook
can be connec ted, forex ample. The connec‐
te d device can use the data tariff of theve hi‐ MBUX multimedia sy
stem 355
cle. A maximum of
thre e devices can be con‐
nected with the hotspot at the same time.
% The use of theve hicle data tariff by extern al
devices is not available in all countries.
To estab lish a connection, you can use thefo l‐
lowing me thods:
R WPS PIN
The connection toa secure Wi-Fi network is
made via a PIN.
R WPS PBC
The connection toa secure Wi-Fi network is
made bypressing a button (push button).
R Security key
The connection toa secure Wi-Fi network is
made via a secu rity key.
Setting up Wi-Fi
Requ irements:
R Toset up theWi -Fi connection of the mul‐
timedia sy stem with new devices: there is
no communication module ins talled.
R The device tobe connec ted supports one of
th eth re e means of connection described. Multimedia sy
stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Ac tivating/deactivating Wi-Fi #
Select Wi-Fi.
If Wi -Fi is switched on, you can connect the
multimedia sy stem with extern al hotspots. If
Wi -Fi is deacti vated, communication via Wi-Fi
to all devices is inter rupte d. This also means
th at a connection tothe communication
module cann otbe es tablished. Then some
functions such as dynamic route guidance
with Live Traf fic Information are not availa‐
ble.
Connecting the multimedia sy stem with a
new device via Wi-Fi
This function is available if a communication
module is not ins talled.
The type of connection es tablished must be
selected on the multimedia sy stem and on the
device tobe connec ted.
% The connection procedure may dif fer
depending on the device. Follow the instruc‐ tions
that are shown in the displa y.Fu rther
information (see the manufacturer's operat‐
ing instructions). #
Select Internet settings . #
Select Connect via Wi-Fi. #
Select Add hotspot.
Connecting using a security key #
Select the options rofthe desired Wi-Fi
networ k. #
Select Connect using security key . #
Have the security key displa yed on the device
to be connec ted (see the manufacturer's
operating instructions). #
Ente rth is security key on the multimedia sys‐
te m. #
Confirm the entry with¡.
% All devices support a security key as a
means of connection.
Connecting using a WPS PIN #
Select the options rofthe desired Wi-Fi
networ k. 356
MBUX multimedia sy stem
#
Select Connect using WPS PIN input .
The multimedia sy stem generates an eight-
digit PIN. #
Enter this PIN on the device tobe connec ted. #
Confirm the entry.
Connecting using a but ton#
Select the options rofthe desired Wi-Fi
networ k. #
Select Connect via WPS PBC .#
Select "Connect via WPS PBC" in the options
on the device tobe connec ted (see the man‐
ufacturer's operating instructions). #
Press the WPS button on the device tobe
connec ted. #
Select Continue inthe multimedia sy stem.
Ac tivating automatic connection #
Select Connect via Wi-Fi . #
Select the options rofthe desired Wi-Fi
networ k. #
Activate Permanent Internet connection .Connecting with a known
Wi-Fi #
Select Connect via Wi-Fi . #
Select a Wi-Fi networ k.
The connection is es tablished again.
Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Configuring the multimedia sy stem as a Wi-
Fi hotspot
The type of connection es tablished depends on
th e device tobe connec ted. The function must
be suppor tedby the multimedia sy stem and by
th e device tobe connec ted. The type of connec‐
tion es tablished must be selected on the multi‐
media sy stem and on the device tobe connec‐
te d. #
Select Vehicle hotspot. #
Select Connect device to vehicle hotspot .
Connecting using WPS PIN generation #
Select Connect using WPS PIN generation. #
Ente rth e PIN shown in the media display on
th e device tobe connec ted and con firm.
Connecting using WPS PIN entry #
Select Connect using WPS PIN input. #
Enterth e PIN that is shown on theex tern al
device's display on the multimedia sy stem.
Connecting using a button #
Select Connect via WPS PBC. #
Press the push button on the device tobe
connec ted (see the manufacturer's operating
instructions). #
Select Continue.
Connecting using a security key #
Select Connect device to vehicle hotspot .
A secu rity key is displa yed. #
Select theve hicle from the device tobe con‐
nec ted. The vehicle is displa yed with theMB
Hotspot XXXXX network name. #
Ente rth e security key which is shown in the
media display on the device tobe connec ted. #
Confirm the entry. MBUX multimedia sy
stem 357
Editing
thefo rm at of a contact's name
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Phone 5
Z #
Select General. #
Select Name format.
The following options are available:
R Surname, First name
R Surname First name
R First name Surname #
Select an option. Overview of importing contacts
Contacts from
various sources Source
Requirements:
ò USB device The USB device is
connected with the
USB port.
ñ Bluetooth ®
con‐
nection If
th e sending of
vCards via Blue tooth®
is suppor ted, vCards
can be recei ved on
mobile phones or net‐
books, forex ample.
Blue tooth ®
is activa‐
te d in the multimedia
sy stem and on the
re spective device
(see the manufactur‐
er's operating instruc‐
tions). Importing contacts into
the contacts menu
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Phone 5
Z 5
General
5 Import contacts #
Select a mobile phone
which the conta cts should be impor ted. #
Select an option.
Saving a mobile phone contact
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Phone 5
g #
Select órinthe line of the mobile
phone conta ct. #
Select Ä. #
Select Save in vehicle . #
Select Yes.
The contact sa ved in the multimedia sy stem
is identified bytheq symbol.
Calling a contact
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Phone 5
g #
Select ªSearch contacts . MBUX multimedia sy
stem 419
R
Mercedes me connect is activated for Inter‐
net access.
R In some countries: data volume via Mercedes
me connect is available.
In some countries: if the data volume limit is
re ached, theav ailability of Mercedes me con‐
nect services is limited. The data volume must
be pur chased via Mercedes me connect.
% Con tact a Mercedes-Benz service centre to
fi nd out wh ether it is possible topur chase
data volume in your count ry.
Setting up an Internet connection via Wi-Fi
Re quirements:
R theWi -Fi function is acti vated on the multi‐
media sy stem (/ page 356).
R theWi -Fi function is acti vated on the mobile
phone (see the manufacturer's operating
instructions).
R Internet access via Wi-Fi is acti vated (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions). The Internet connection via
Wi-Fi is restricted or
does not function if:
R the mobile phone is switched off
R mobile data use is deactivated on the mobile
phone
R theWi -Fi function is deacti vated on the multi‐
media sy stem
R theWi -Fi function is deacti vated on the
mobile phone
R Internet access via Wi-Fi is deacti vated on
th e mobile phone
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 5
Internet settings
5 Connect via Wi-Fi #
Select the networ k. #
Log in totheWi -Fi network (/ page 356).
Setting up an Internet connection via Blue‐
to oth ®
Re quirements: R
The mobile phone supports the Blue tooth®
profile PAN (Personal AreaNet work).
R The mobile phone is connec tedto the multi‐
media sy stem via Blue tooth®
(/ page 413).
If a mobile phone is connected tothe multi‐
media sy stem forth efirs t time via Blue‐
to oth ®
,yo u will be assis tedth ro ugh the proc‐
ess of setting up an Internet connection.
The Internet connection can also be confi g‐
ured manuall y.
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 5
Internet settings
5 Connect via Bluetooth #
Select the mobile phone.
The Internet connection is es tablished.
The Internet connection via Blue tooth®
is restric‐
te d or does not function in thefo llowing cases:
R the mobile phone is switched off
R the mobile phone is connected a an addi‐
tional mobile phone MBUX multimedia sy
stem 443
R
the mobile phone network co verage is insuf‐
fi cient
R mobile da tause is deactivated on the mobile
phone
R the Blue tooth®
function on the multimedia
sy stem is switched off and the mobile phone
is to be connec ted via Blue tooth®
R the Blue tooth®
function is switched off on
th e mobile phone and the mobile phone is to
be connec ted via Blue tooth®
R neither the mobile phone network nor the
mobile phone allow simultaneous use of a
te lephone and an Internet connection
R the mobile phone has not been enabled for
Internet access via Blue tooth®
Establishing an au tomatic In tern et connec‐
tion
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 5
Internet settings #
Highlight the mobile phone. #
Select r. #
Activate Permanent Internet connection
D.
Cancelling In ternetaccess permission for a
mobile phone
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 5
Internet settings #
Select rinthe line of the mobile phone. #
Select Delete configuration. #
Select Yes.
Displaying mobile phone details
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 5
Internet settings #
Select rinthe line of the mobile phone. #
Select Details.
Establishing an Internet connection
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Mercedes me & Apps #
Forex ample, select zBrowser . %
The multimedia sy stem usually es tablishes
th e Internet connection automaticall y.Ifthe
multimedia sy stem is not connected tothe
Internet, the Internet connection is es tab‐
lished when an Internet application is used.
% The availability of web br ows ers is count ry-
dependent.
Setting automatic disconnection of the Inter‐
net connection
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 5
Internet settings #
Select rinthe line of the mobile phone. #
Select Disconnect when inactive .
The following options are available:
R 5 minutes
R 10 minutes
R 20 minutes
R Unlimited #
Select an option. 444
MBUX multimedia sy stem
Connection
status Connection
status overview 1
Display of existing connection (double ar row)
and reception field stre ngth of the communi‐
cation module or of the connected Blue‐
tooth ®
device
% The function is count ry-dependent. Displ
aying the connection status
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth #
Select Internet status .
R When connected via Wi-Fi or a Blu etoo th®
device, the appr oximate data volume trans‐
mit ted is displa yed. The exact values can be
re qu ested from your mobile phone network
pr ov ider.
R Inthe case of a connection via the communi‐
cation module thefo llowing status informa‐
tion is shown:
- Type of network
- Status online/of fline We
b br owser Calling up a
web page &
WARNING Risk of di stra ction from infor‐
mation sy stems and communications
equipment
If yo u operate information and communica‐
tion equipment integ rated in theve hicle
when driving, you will be distracted from the
traf fic situation. This could also cause youto
lose control of theve hicle. #
Only operate this equipment when the
traf fic situation permits. #
Ifyo u cannot be sure of this, stop the
ve hicle whilst paying attention toroad
and traf fic conditions and ope rate the
equipment with theve hicle stationar y. Yo
u must obse rveth e legal requirements forthe
country in whi chyou are cur rently driving when
operating the multimedia sy stem. MBUX multimedia sy
stem 445