2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV Owners Manual

Processing of personal data via
the11 2
emer gency call sy stem (EU eCall)
All processing of personal data via the11 2 emer‐
ge ncy call sy stem (EU eCall) cor responds with
th e specifications in the EU Regulation 20 16/79
"on the pr otection of individuals with rega rd to
th e processing of personal data (GDPR)" and is
based particular lyon the necessity of upholding
th e vital interests of the af fected person in
acco rdance with Article 6, Clause 1,Letter d of
th e GDPR.
The processing of this type of data is strictly
limited tothe purpose of operating the emer‐
ge ncy calls tothest andard European emer gency
call number 112.
Data recipient
The recipients of da tathat is processed using
th e11 2 emergency call sy stem (EU eCall) are the
re leva nt eme rgency call inquiry term inals that
are specified tofirs tre cei veand handle emer‐
ge ncy calls tothest andard European emer gency
call number 112by there spective country
authorities in whose territory you are located. Ar
rangements for data processing
Bo th emer gency call sy stems are designed so
th at thefo llowing requ irements are fulfilled:
R The data con tained in the sy stem memory is
not accessible outside the sy stem prior to
th e initiation of an emer gency call.
R Both emer gency call sy stems cann otbe
traced and there is no continuous tracking in
normal operation.
R The data in the sy stem's internal memory is
automatically and continuously dele ted.
R The location data of theve hicle is continu‐
ously overwritten in the sy stem's internal
memor y,so that no more than the last three
cur rent locations requ ired forth e normal
function of the sy stem are available.
R The record of the activity data of bo themer‐
ge ncy call sy stems is only kept for as long as
is requ ired tofulfil the purpose of handling
th e emer gency call, and under no circum‐
st ances for more than 13 hours af terthe
time that an emer gency call is initia ted. Rights of persons af
fected bythe data pro‐
cessing
The person af fected bythe data processing (the
ve hicle owner) has theright toaccess the data
and if applicable can demand the cor rection,
del etion or bar ring of da tathat af fects him or
her and that the processing of which does not
cor respond with the GDPR regulations. Each cor‐
re ction, del etion or bar ring car ried out according
to this regulation must be shared with theth ird
party towhich the data has been transmit ted,
pr ov ided this does not pr oveto be infeasible and
does not incur disproportionate expenditure.
The person af fected bythe data processing has
th eright tocomplain tothe appropriate data
pr otection authority should they be of the opin‐
ion that their rights ha vebeen infringed bythe
processing of their personal data.
Re sponsible contact point forth e processing of
access rights: Authorised company representa‐
tive for data pr otection, Daimler AG, HPC G353,
D-70546 Stutt gart, Germany 486
MBUX multimedia sy stem

Online and Internet functions
Internet connection
Information on connecting
tothe Internet &
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. &
WARNING Risk of an accident from
ope rating mobile communication equip‐
ment while theve hicle is in motion
Mobile communications devices distract the
driver from the traf fic situation. This could
also cause the driver tolose control of the
ve hicle. #
Asthe driver, only operate mobile com‐
munications devices when theve hicle is
st ationar y. #
As a vehicle occupant, only use mobile
communications devices in the areas
intended forth is purpose, e.g. in the
re ar passenger compartment. Yo
u must obse rveth e legal requirements forthe
country in whi chyou are cur rently driving when
operating mobile communication equipment in
th eve hicle. Depending on
theve hicle's equipment, you can
es tablish an Internet connection in thefo llowing
wa ys:
R Vehicles with a communication module:
Internet use including Mercedes me connect
services and data roaming (/ page 487).
R Vehicles without a communication mod‐
ule:
- viaWi-Fi wi tha data-enabled mobile
phone (/ page 488)
- via Blue tooth®
with a data-enabled
mobile phone (/ page 488)
The In tern et functions can only be used toa limi‐
te d degree whilst driving.
Fu nction of the communication module
On vehicles with a built-in communication mod‐
ule, the Internet connection is es tablished via an
integrated SIM card.
To use In tern et access via the communication
module thefo llowing conditions must be me t:
R Mercedes me connect is active and ready for
operation. MBUX multimedia sy
stem 487

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 391).
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 391). 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 452).
The Internet connection via Blue tooth ®
is restric‐
te d or does not function if:
R the mobile phone is switched off
R the mobile phone is connected a an addi‐
tional mobile phone
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® 488
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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®
If a mobile phone is connected tothe multimedia
sy stem forth efirs t time via Blu etoo th®
,yo u will
be assis tedth ro ugh the process of setting up an
Internet connection.
The Internet connection can also be confi gured
manually.
Fu rther information can be obtained at http://
www.mercedes-benz.com/connect or from a
Mercedes-Benz service centre. 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.
Establishing an automatic Internet connec‐
tion
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 5
Internet settings #
Highlight the mobile phone. #
Select r. #
Activate D Permanent Internet connec-
tion.
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. MBUX multimedia sy
stem 489

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. 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 490
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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.
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Mercedes me & Apps
5 z Browser
Calling up a new web page #
Select ä. #
Ente ring a web address. #
Select ¬.
% The function is count ry-dependent.
% Websites cann otbe shown while theve hicle
is in motion.
Calling up a website from the br ows er his‐
to ry #
Tocall up the pr evious or next page from the
his tory: select Xor Y. MBUX multimedia sy
stem 491

We
b br owser overview 1
URL ent ry
2 Bookma rks 3
Web page, back
4 Web page, forw ards 5
Torefresh/s top
6 Options 492
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Calling up
web br owser options
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Mercedes me & Apps
5 z Browser 5
Z
The following functions are available:
R Bookmarks
R Options withthe settings:
- Browser settings
- Delete browser data #
Select an option. #
Change the settings.
Calling up thewe b br owser settings
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Mercedes me & Apps
5 z Browser 5
Z 5
Browser settings
The following functions are available:
R Block popups
R Enable Javascript
R Enable cookies #
Toswitch a function on: activatethe LED
symbol. #
Toswitch a function off: deactivatethe
LED symbol.
Delet ing Internet his tory
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Mercedes me & Apps
5 z Browser 5
Z
5 Delete browser data
The following options are available:
R All
R Cache
R Cookies
R Entered URLs #
Select an option. #
Select Yes. Managing bookmar
ks
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Mercedes me & Apps
5 z Browser #
Select ?.
Selecting a bookmark #
Select an entry.
Creating a bookmark #
Select Add current site to bookmarks .
The bookmark is created.
Editing a bookmark #
Select Vafte r a bookmar k. #
Select Edit. #
Enter the name. #
Select a.
Deleting a bookmark #
Select Vafte r a bookmar k. #
Select Delete. #
Select Yes. MBUX multimedia sy
stem 493