Smartphone integ
ration (e.g. Android Autoor
Apple CarPlay)
If yo ur vehicle is according lyequipped, you can
connect your smartphone or ano ther mobile end
device totheve hicle. You can then control them
by means of the control elements integrated in
th eve hicle. Images and audio from the smart‐
phone can be output via the multimedia sy stem.
Cer tain information is simultaneously transfer‐
re dto yo ur smartphone. Depending on the type
and integration, this includes position data, the
day/night mode and other general vehicle sta‐
tuses. For more information please consult the
Owner's Manual of theve hicle/inf otainment sys‐
te m.
This integration allow sth e use of selected
smartphone apps, such as navigation or music
pla yer apps. There is no fur ther interaction
between the smartphone and theve hicle; in par‐
ticular, vehicle data is not directly accessible.
The type of additional data processing is de ter‐
mined bythe pr ovider of the app being used.
Which settings you can make, if an y,depends on
th e specific app and the operating sy stem of
yo ur smartphone. Online services
Wire
less network connection
If yo ur vehicle has a wireless network connec‐
tion, it enables data tobe exc hanged between
yo ur vehicle and additional sy stems. The wire‐
less network connection is made possible bythe
ve hicle's own transmitter and recei ver or by a
mobile end device that you ha vebrought into the
ve hicle, forex ample, a smartphone. Online func‐
tions can be used via the wireless network con‐
nection. This includes online services and appli‐
cations/apps pr ovided to yo uby the manufac‐
turer or by other pr oviders.
Manu factu rer's se rvices
Re garding the manufacturer's online services,
th e individual functions are described bythe
manufacturer in a suita ble place,forex ample, in
th e Owner's Manual or on the manufacturer's
we bsite, where there leva nt da taprotection
information is also given. Personal data may be
used forth e pr ovision of online services. Data
are exchanged via a secure connection, such as
th e manufacturer's designated IT sy stems. Any
personal data which are collected, processed and used,
other than forth e pr ovision of serv‐
ices, is done so exclusively on the basis of legal
permission. This is the case, forex ample, for a
legally prescribed emergency call sy stem, a con‐
tractual agreement or when consent has been
given.
Yo u can ha veservices and functions, some of
which are subject toafe e, activated or deactiva‐
te d. This excludes legally prescribed functions
and services, such as an emer gency call sy stem.
Third party services
If yo u use online services from other pr oviders
(third parties), these services are there sponsi‐
bility of the pr ovider in question and subject to
th at pr ovider's data pr otection conditions and
te rm s of use. As a general rule, the manufac‐
turer has no influence on the conte nt
exc hanged.
Fo rth is reason, when services are pr ovided by
th ird parties, please ask the service pr ovider in
qu estion for information about the type, extent
and pu rpose of the collection and use of per‐
sonal data. 34
General no tes
Apps
for Smartphone Integration
R Mercedes-Benz Link (implementation of the
function using the Mercedes-Benz Link con‐
trol box)
R Apple CarPlay ®
R Android Auto
Yo u can start Smartphone In tegr ation using the
Mercedes me & Apps menu.
Yo u can end Smartphone In tegration bydiscon‐
necting the connecting cable between the
mobile phone and multimedia sy stem.
% Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting
th e connecting cable only when theve hicle
is stationar y.
Overview of transfer redve hicle data
When using Smartphone Integration, cer tain
ve hicle data is transfer redto the mobile phone.
This enables youto getth e best out of selected
mobile phone services. Vehicle data is not
directly accessible.
The following sy stem information is transmit ted:
R Software release of the multimedia sy stem R
System ID (anonymised)
The transfer of this data is used toalter how
con tent is displ ayed tocor respond tothe driving
situation.
The following position data is transmitte d:
R Coordinates
R Speed
R Compass direction
R Acceleration di rection
This da tais used bythe mobile phone to
impr ovethe accuracy of the navigation (e.g. for
continuation in a tunnel). Mercedes-Benz eme
rgency call sy stem Information on
the Mercedes-Benz emer‐
ge ncy call sy stem The Mercedes-Benz emer
gency call sy stem only
functions in areas where mobile phone co verage
is available from there leva nt contract pa rtner.
Insu fficient network co verage from there leva nt contract pa
rtner may result in an emergency call
not being transmitted.
The ignition must be switched on before an auto‐
matic emergency call can be made.
% The Mercedes-Benz emer gency call sy stem
is activated at thefa ctor y.Using the
Mercedes-Benz emer gency call sy stem is
free of charge. Overview of
the Mercedes-Benz emer gency
call sy stem The Mercedes-Benz emer
gency call sy stem can
help todecisively reduce the time between an
accident and the ar riva l of emer gency services
at the site of the accident. It helps locate an
accident site in places that are dif ficult to
access.
The emer gency call can be made au tomatical ly
( / page 281) or manually (/ page 282). Only
make emer gency calls if you or others are in
need of rescue. Do not make an emer gency call
in theeve nt of a breakdown or a similar situa‐
tion. 280
MBUX multimedia sy stem
Air
vents
see Air vents
Ai r-conditioning sy stem
see Climate control
Air-recirculation mode ............................14 0
Air-water duct .......................................... 299
Ke eping free ........................................2 99
Airbag ........................................................ .42
Ac tivation .............................................. 37
Fr ont airbag (driver, front passenger) ....42
Ins tallation locations ............................ .42
Knee airbag ........................................... 42
Overview ............................................... 42
PA SSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp .... .47
Pr otection ..............................................43
Re duced pr otection ...............................44
Side airbag ............................................ 42
Wi ndow airbag ....................................... 42
Ai rflow
Setting ................................................ .137
Alarm sy stem
see ATA (anti-theft alarm sy stem) All-wheel drive
see 4MATIC
Ambient lighting Setting (multimedia sy stem) ................1 29
Android Auto
see Smartphone integration
Animals Pets in theve hicle ................................. 70
Anti-lock braking sy stem
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft pr otection
Ad ditional door lock ...............................74
Immobiliser ........................................... 90
Anticipatory occupant pr otection
see PRE- SAFE®
(anticipatory occu‐
pant pr otection)
see PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant pr otection plus)
Apple CarPlay ®
see Smartphone integration Assistance sy
stems
see Driving saf ety sy stem
ASS YST PLUS ........................................... 292
Battery disconnection pe riods .............2 93
Displ aying the service due date ........... 292
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 292
Re gular maintenance work .................. 292
Special service requ irements .............. 292
ATA (anti-theft ala rmsystem) .................. 90
Deactivating the alarm ........................... 91
Fu nction ................................................ 90
Fu nction of interior pr otection ............... 92
Priming/deactivating interior pr otec‐
tion ........................................................ 92
Priming/deactivating tow- aw ay pro‐
te ction ................................................... 92
To w- aw ay protection function ................91
AT TENTION ASSI ST.......................... 185, 187
Fu nction .............................................. 185
Setting ................................................. 187
Sy stem limitations ...............................1 85
At tention assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST Index
431