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If it is not possible
torestore the pr evious version,
th e display message shown abo veappears every
time theve hicle is star ted.
F
F ailur
ailur e of t
e of t he dr
he driv
iver display
er display
If th e driver display fails or there is a malfunction,
yo u may not recognise limitations in the functions
of systems releva nt tosaf ety or the speed displa y,
fo rex ample. The operating saf ety of theve hicle
may be impaired. Drive on carefully and ha vethe
ve hicle checked at a quali/ed specialist workshop
immediately (/ page 515).
Fu rther information about soTware updates can
be found at https://me.secure.mercedes-
benz.com.
F F ailur
ailur e of t
e of t he centr
he centr al display
al display
If th e central display fails or the display message
shown abo veis shown continuousl y,se veral sys-
te ms such as there ve rsing camera, PARKTRONIC
or climate control are no longer available. Drive
on carefully and consult a specialist workshop as
soon as possible. Se
Se
tting up a W
tting up a W i-F
i-Fi ho
i ho tspot
tspot R
R
eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R The Wi-Fi function is acti vated on the multime-
dia system and the communication device to
be connected.
R The communication device tobe connected
supports at least one of the types of connec-
tion described.
The connection types shown depend on the
device tobe connected. The function must be
suppor tedby the multimedia system and by
th e device tobe connected. The type of con-
nection established must be selected on the
multimedia system and on the device tobe
connected.
% Some functions may /r stneed tobe activated
on the communication device being connec-
te d. More de tailed information can be found
in the manufacturer's operating inst ructions.
% The use of theve hicle data tari. by ex tern al
devices is not available in all countries. Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Internet and Bluetooth
% The availability of the functions is dependent
on the countr y. #
Select Wi-Fi.
The controller is totheright: Wi-Fi is switched
on.
When theWi -Fi function is switched on, you can
connect the multimedia system with extern al hot-
spots or make it available as a hotspot forex tern al
devices.
When theWi -Fi function is switched o., it is not
possible toestablish a hotspot connection.
When theWi -Fi function is switched o., no con-
nection can be established with the MBUX rear
ta blet.
% The data volume can be pur chased dir directl ectl y
y
fr
fr om a mobile phone ne
om a mobile phone ne tw
twor
ork pro
k pro vider
vider viathe
Mercedes me Portal.
% The use of theve hicle data tari. by ex tern al
devices is not available in all countries. 384
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Using t
Using t
he multimedia syst
he multimedia syst em as a W
em as a Wi-F
i-Fi ho
i ho tspot
tspot #
Select MBUX hotspot. #
Select one of thefo llowing connection
options.
Connecting using a QR code
Connecting using a QR code
Re quirement: an app for scanning the QR code is
installed on the device being connected.
Alternativel y:the device being connected has an
integ rated QR code scanner (see manufacturer's
operating instructions). #
Scan the QR code shown.
The Wi-Fi connection is established.
Connecting using NFC Connecting using NFC #
Activate NFC on the device tobe connected. #
When the NFC icon is displa yed in theMBUX
hotspot menu, hold the device tobe connec-
te dto the NFC inter face. #
Follow the inst ructions on the device.
The Wi-Fi connection is established. Connecting using a secur
Connecting using a secur
itykey
ity key #
Select theve hicle from the device tobe con-
nected. The vehicle is displ ayed with the
MBUX XXXXX network name. #
Enter the security key which is shown in the
cent ral display on the device tobe connected. #
Con/rm the entr y.
Gener
Gener ating a ne
ating a ne w secur
w securitykey
ity key #
Select the hotspot name MBUX XXXXXinthe
MBUX hotspot menu. #
Con/ rmthe prom ptwith Yes.
A new security key is generated.
A connection will be established with the ne wly
created security key.
% When a new security key is generated, all
ex isting Wi-Fi connections are then discon-
nected. If theWi -Fi connections are being re-
established, the new security key must be
en tere d. Using a mobile communication de
Using a mobile communication de
vice as a W
vice as a Wi-Fi
i-Fi
ho
ho tspo
tspo t (tet
t (t ether
her ing)
ing)
An extern al Wi -Fi hotspot is accessed forthe
Internet connection of the multimedia system.
The data tari. ofthe mobile communication
device via Acquired package is usedforth e data
connection.
% This function is countr y-dependent.
% With extern al Wi -Fi hotspots, whi chare
encryp ted via TKIP, online soTware updates
cannot be car ried out via theex tern al Wi -Fi
hotspot. #
Select theConnect to the Internet option in
th eInternet and Bluetooth menu.
Se Se tting up an Int
tting up an Int er
erne
ne t connection via W
t connection via W i-Fi
i-Fi
% The Wi-Fi function on the mobile phone and
Internet access via Wi-Fi must be acti vated
(see the manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions). #
Select Search for access. #
Select the networ k. #
Log in totheWi -Fi networ k.
or MBUX multimedia system
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vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open st owage spaces and mobile
phone recep tacles cannot alw aysreta in all
objects within.
There is a risk of injur y,particular lyin the
eve nt of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. #
Always st owobjects so that they cannot
be thro wn around in such situations. #
Always make sure that objects do not
pr otru de from st owage spaces, lug gage
nets or st owage nets. #
Close the loc kable st owage spaces
before starting a jou rney. #
Always st owand secure heavy, hard,
poin ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the boot/load compartment. Obser
vethe additional information on st owing
mobile communications devices cor rectl y:
R Loading theve hicle (/ page 148)
Blu et
Bluet ooth
oo th® ®
connection:
connection: The menu view and
theav ailable functions in the
te lephone menu are in part dependent on the
Blue tooth ®
pro/le of the connected mobile
phone. If the mobile phone supports all thefo l-
lowing Blue tooth ®
pro/les, the full range of fea-
tures is available:
R PBAP (Phone Book Access Pro/le)
- The contacts on the mobile phone are
shown automatically on the multimedia
system.
R MAP (Message Access Pro/le)
- The mobile phone message functions can
be used on the multimedia system.
R HFP (hands-free pro/le)
- Wireless telephony is available on the mul-
timedia system.
R SAP (SIM Access Pro/le)
- The car telephone has access tothe SIM
card data and dials into the mobile phone
network via theex terior aerial.
Ir re specti veofthis, Blue tooth ®
audio functionality
can byused with any mobile radio unit. Fo
r information on thera nge of functions of the
mobile radio unit tobe connected, see the manu-
fa cturer's operating instructions.
N N e
etw
tw or
ork connection:
k connection:
The following cases can lead tothe call being dis-
connected while theve hicle is in motion:
R You switch into a transmission/reception sta-
tion, in which no communication channel is
free.
R The SIM card used is not compatible with the
network available
R A mobile phone with "Twincard" is log ged into
th e network with the second SIM card at the
same time
The multimedia system supports calls in HD
Vo ice ®
for impr oved speech qualit y.Arequ ire-
ment forth is is that the mobile phone and the
mobile phone network pr ovider of the person you
are calling support HD Voice ®
.
Depending on thequ ality of the connection, the
vo ice quality may 0uctuate. 398 398
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Fu
rther information can be obtained from a
Mercedes-Benz service cent reor at: https://
www.mercedes-benz.com/connect T
T
elephone menu ov
elephone menu overerview
view 1
Blue tooth ®
device name of the cur rently con-
nected mobile phone/of the mobile phone
2 Blue tooth ®
device name of the cur rently con-
nected mobile phone/of the mobile phone
(two phone mode)
3 Signal strength of the mobile phone network
4 Battery status of the connected mobile phone 5
Options
6 Messages
7 Calls up mydevices
8 Numerical pad
9 Starts contact sear ch
T
T elephon
elephon y oper
y operating modes ov
ating modes overerview
view
Depending on your equipment, thefo llowing tel-
ephony operating modes are available:
R A mobile phone is connected tothe multime-
dia system via Blue tooth ®
.
R Two mobile phones are connected with the
multimedia system via Blue tooth ®
(two phone
mode).
- You can use all the functions of the multi-
media system with bo thmobile phones.
R A mobile phone is connected as the car
phone. MBUX multimedia system
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Connecting a mobile phone
Connecting a mobile phone
R R
eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R Blue tooth ®
is activated on the mobile phone
(see the manufacturer's operating inst ruc-
tions).
R Bluetoo th®
is activated on the multimedia sys-
te m.
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Phone 5
Z 5
Devices
5 My devices
Searc
Searc hing f
hing for a mobile phone
or a mobile phone #
Select Connect new device.
Connecting a mobile phone
Connecting a mobile phone #
Select a mobile phone.
A code is displa yed in the multimedia system
and on the mobile phone. #
If bo thcodes match, con/rm the code on the
mobile phone. F F
unctions in t
unctions in t he t
he telephon
elephon y menu
y menu
In thete lephony menu you ha vethefo llowing
functions, forex ample:
R Making calls, e.g.:
- R Accept a call
- k End call
- Answering a call with a message
- i Conference
- Accepting or rejecting a waiting call
R Managing contacts, e.g.:
- Downloading mobile phone contacts
- Managing thefo rm at of a contact's name
- Deleting favo urites
R Receiving and sending messages, e.g.:
- Using there ad-aloud function
- Dictating a new message Mer
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cedes me app
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cedes me calls
cedes me calls Making a call via t
Making a call via t
heov
he overerhead contr
head contr ol panel
ol panel
% Mercedes me calls are not possible in every
countr y.Find out at a Mercedes-Benz service
centre if these functions are available in your
countr y. 400
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%
Under Äyou ha vethefo llowing options:
R Bookmarks
R Browsing history
R Request mobile website
R Entered URLs
R Tabs
% Websites cannot be shown while theve hicle is
in motion. Ov
Ov
er
ervie
vie w of smar
w of smar tphone int
tphone int egr
egration
ation Wi
th Sma rtphone Integ ration, you can use cer tain
functions on your mobile phone via the multime-
dia system displa y.
Only one mobile phone at a time can be connec-
te d via Smartphone Integ ration tothe multimedia
system. Also for use with two phone mode with
smartphone integ ration, only one additional
mobile phone can be connec ted using Blue tooth ®
with the multimedia system.
The full range of functions for Smartphone Inte-
gr ation is only possible with an Internet connec-
tion. The appropriate application must be down- loaded on
the mobile phone touse Smartphone
Integ ration. The mobile phone must be switched
on and connec tedto the multimedia system via
th e USB port using a suitable cable.
Apps for Smartphone Integ ration:
R Apple CarPlay ®
(wireless connection via Blue-
to oth ®
also possible)
R Android Auto (wireless connection via Blue-
to oth ®
also possible)
% For saf etyre asons, the /rst activation of
Apple CarPlay ®
or Android Autoon the multi-
media system must be car ried out when the
ve hicle is stationary with the parking brake.
Yo u can start Smartphone Integ ration using the
My devices menu.
Yo u can end Smartphone Integ ration via theMy
devices orby disconnecting the connecting cable
between the mobile phone and multimedia sys-
te m.
% Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting
th e connection via the device manager or the
connecting cable only when theve hicle is sta-
tionar y. Ov Ov
er
ervie
vie w of tr
w of tr ansf
ansferr
erred v
ed v ehicle data
ehicle data
When using Smartphone Integ ration, cer tain vehi-
cle data is transfer redto the mobile phone. This
enables youto get the best out of selected mobile
phone services. Vehicle data is not directly acces-
sible.
The following system information is transmitted:
R SoTware release of the multimedia system
R System ID (anonymised)
The transfer of this data is used tooptimise com-
munication between theve hicle and the mobile
phone.
To do this, and toassign se veralve hicles tothe
mobile phone, a vehicle identi/er is random lyge n-
erated.
This has no connection totheve hicle identi/ca-
tion number (VIN) and is dele ted when the multi-
media system is reset (/ page 386).
The following driving status data is transmitted:
R Transmission position engaged
R Distinction between par ked, standstill, rolling
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MBUX multimedia system

Symbol
Symbol
DesignationF
Designation Function
unction
Z SettingsS electtomake settings.
© HomeSelecttoreturn tothe home screen.
j MessagingSelecttocall up messaging.
2 Full screen Selecttoswitch tofull sc reen mode. The
following functions and settings are available
in the media menu:
R Connecting extern al data storage media with
th e multimedia system (e.g. using USB or
Blue tooth ®
) R
Playing back audio or video /les
R Streaming online music
R Looking at TVprog rammes in theTV menu MBUX multimedia system
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Ov
er
ervie
vie w of t
w of t he symbols and functions in t
he symbols and functions in t he r
he radio menu
adio menu Symbol
Symbol
DesignationF
Designation Function
unction
© HomeSelecttoreturn tothe home screen.
j MessagingSelecttocall up messaging.
û/ü Skipforw ards/bac kS electtoskip tothe next or tothe pr evious station.
Z SettingsSelecttohave further options shown.
The setting options are countr y-dependent.
Ä Additional options Selecttoshow additional options.
. Tra1c information service Select toswitch on the tra1c information service.
When the tra1c information service is switched on, .is blue.
4 Station lis tS electtohave the station list shown.
ª Search Selecttosear chinthe active menu. You can sear chfor artists, genres or moods, for
ex ample. 420
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