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WARNING
ARNING Risk of dist raction from infor-
mation systems and communications
equipment
If yo u operate information systems and com-
munication devices integ rated in theve hicle
when driving, you could be distracted from the
tra1c situation. This could also cause youto
lose control of theve hicle. #
Only operate this equipment when the
tra1c situation pe rmits. #
Ifyo u cannot be sure of this, stop the
ve hicle whilst paying attention toroad
and tra1c conditions and operate the
equipment with theve hicle stationar y. Yo
u must obser vethe legal requ irements forthe
count ryin which you are cur rently driving when
ope rating the multimedia system.
Depending on the equipment, thera nge of func-
tions and product designation of your MBUX multi-
media system may di.er from the description and
illustrations in the Owner's Manual. Forex ample,
th e LINGU ATRO NIC and navigation system func-
tions are not available in all equipment variants. Ov
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Control panel for multimedia system
2 Media display with touch functionality
3 Operating strip, calls up applications
4 Touchpad and controls forth e multimedia sys-
tem %
You can /nd fur ther information about opera-
tion as well as about applications and services
in the Digital Owner's Manual.
There are two USB ports in the centre console
storage compartment.
The USB port with theç symbol facilitates the
connection of the mobile phone with the multime-
dia system using a suitable cable. This will enable
yo uto use the functions of the mobile phone via
Apple CarPlay ®
or Android Auto.
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Obser vethe no tes on caring forth e interior
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e:ifth ete mp erature is too high, the brightness
is initially reduced automaticall y.The media display
may then switch o. comple tely for a while.
% Ifyo u are wearing polarised sunglasses, it may
be di1cult toread the media displa y.
Anti-t
Anti-theT heTprot
pr otection
ection
This device is equipped with tech nical pr ovisions to
pr otect it against theT. More de tailed information
about anti-theT pr otection can be obtained at a
qu ali/ed specialist workshop. 196
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Inf
Inf
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ormation on im
mation on im port
portant syst
ant syst em updat
em updat es
es Impor
tant system upda tes may be necessary for
th e security of your multimedia system's data.
Install these updates, or else the security of your
multimedia system cannot be ensured.
A system update consists of thre e steps:
R Downloading or copying of the data requ ired
fo r installation
R Installation of the downloaded system update
R Activating the downloaded system update by
re starting the system
% An Internet connection is requ ired for online
updates. For automatic online updates, your
ve hicle must ha vea permanently ins talled
communication module.
% You can start the soTware update manually via
th e system settings. If automatic soTware
updates are activated, the system updates will
be downloaded automatically . Settings for
automatic soTware updates can also be made
in the system settings.
The multimedia system pr ovides a cor responding
message when a system update is available.
Yo u ha vethefo llowing selection options:
R Download
The system update will be downloaded in the
background.
R Details
Information about the pending system update
is displa yed.
R Later
The system update can be downloaded man-
ually at a later time.
Deep syst
Deep syst em updat em updates
es
Deep system updates access vehicle or system
settings and can therefore only be car ried out
when theve hicle is stationary and the ignition is
switched o..
When the download of a deep system update is
comple teand the downloaded system update is
re ady for installation, you will be noti/ed, forex am-
ple, aTer the next ignition cycle.
% Park theve hicle safely in a suitable location
before starting the installation. Re
quirements forth e installation:
R The ignition is switched o..
R Notes and warnings ha vebeen read and
accep ted.
R The electric parking brake has been applied.
If all requ irements are met, the downloaded sys-
te m update is ins talled. The multimedia system
cannot be operated while the downloaded system
update is being installed and vehicle functions are
re stric ted.
If errors should occur during the installation, the
multimedia system automatically attem ptsto
re store the pr evious version. If restoration of the
pr ev ious version is not possible, a symbol appears
on the media displa y.Consult a quali/ed specialist
wo rkshop toresol vethe problem. Se Se
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nal ho tspo
tspots:
ts:there is no
communication module installed.
R The device tobe connected supports at least
one of the types of connection described.
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
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ctiv ating/deactiv
ating/deactiv ating W
ating Wi-Fi
i-Fi #
Select Wi-Fi.
Connecting t
Connecting t he multimedia syst
he multimedia syst em t
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i-Fi
% The connection procedure may di.er depend-
ing on the device. Follow the inst ructions that
are shown in the displa y.Fu rther information
can be found in the manufacturer's operating
inst ructions. #
Select Internet settings . #
Select Connect via Wi-Fi . #
Select Add hotspot. #
Select the type of connection tobe established
on the multimedia system and on the device to
be connected.
Connecting using a secur Connecting using a secur itykey
ity key #
Select the options rofthe desired Wi-Fi
networ k. #
Select Connect using security key. 200
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Using ser
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R There is an Internet connection.
R Mercedes me connect is available.
R You ha veset up a user account in the
Mercedes me Portal.
R The vehicle is connected toa user account and
yo u ha veaccep tedth e conditions of use for
th e service.
Fu rther information can be found at: https://
www.mercedes.me
R The service is available and has been activa-
te d.
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Navigation
Displa
Displa ying t
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a1c situation wit
situation wit h Liv
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Tra1c
a1c
Inf
Inf or
ormation
mation #
Select Z. #
Activate Traffic . #
Select Advanced. #
Select View. #
Select Map elements. #
Switch on Traffic incidents, Free-flowing traf-
fic and Delay.
If tra1c information has been received, then
tra1c incidents such as roadwor ks,ro ad
bloc ks, local area reports (e.g. fog) and warn-
ing message s are displayed.
The tra1c delay is displa yedfo rth e cur rent
ro ute. Tra1c dela yslasting a period of one
minute or longer are take n into consideration.
Displa
Displa ying hazar
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d war
arnings wit
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nication
If hazard warnings are available these are shown
as symbols on the map. The display depends on
th e settings forth eTraffic andTraffic incidents
options. #
Set the options.
If Traffic is switched o. and Traffic incidentsis
switched on, the symbols are shown on the
prospective route.
Displa Displa ying w
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mation and other map
her map
cont
cont ents
ents #
Select Z. #
Select Advanced. #
Select View. #
Select Map elements. #
Scroll up and show theONLINE MAP CON-
TENTS categor y. #
Switch on a se rvice, e.g. Weather.
Cur rent we ather information is displ ayed on
th e navigation map, e.g. temp erature or cloud
co ver.
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P ar
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king ser vice
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NOTE
TEDamage totheve hicle due tonot
observing the maximum permitted head-
ro om clearance If
th eve hicle height is greater than the maxi-
mum permitted headroom clearance, thero of
and other parts of theve hicle may be dam-
aged. #
Obser vethe signposted headroom clear-
ance. #
Ifth eve hicle height is greater than the
permitted headroom clearance, do not
enter. #
Obser vethech anged vehicle height with
add-on roof equipment. *
N NOOTE
TE Before selecting the parking option The data is based on information pr
ovided by
th ere specti veservice pr ovider.
Mercedes Benz accepts no liability forthe
accuracy of the information pr ovided relating
to the multi-s tore y car park/parking area. #
Alwa ys obser vethe local Information and
conditions. %
This service is not available in all countries. #
Tap on jonthe map. #
Select a parking option.
The map sho ws the parking options in the
vicinity. 206
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The
following information is displa yed (if availa-
ble):
R Destination address, dis tance from cur rent
ve hicle position and ar riva l time
R Information on the multi-s tore y car
park/car par k,forex ample:
- Opening times
- Parking charges
- Current occupancy
- Maximum parking time
- Maximum clear
Maximum clear ance height
ance height
The maximum clearance height sh own
by the parking service does not replace
th e need for obser vation of the actual
circumstances.
R Available payment options (Mercedes pa y,
coins, bank no tes, cards)
R Details on parking tari.s
R Number of available parking spaces
R Payment me thod (e.g. at the parking
me ter)
R Services/facilities at the parking option
R Telephone number T
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WARNING
ARNING Risk of distraction from operat-
ing integ rated communication equipment
while theve hicle is in motion
If yo u operate communication equipment inte-
gr ated in theve hicle when driving, you could
be distracted from the tra1c situation. This
could also cause youto lose control of the
ve hicle. #
Only operate this equipment when the
tra1c situation pe rmits. #
Ifyo u cannot be sure of this, stop the
ve hicle whilst paying attention toroad
and tra1c conditions and operate the
equipment with theve hicle stationar y. &
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WARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk of an accident from oper-
ating mobile communication equipment
while theve hicle is in motion
Mobile communications devices distract the
driver from the tra1c situation. This could also
cause the driver tolose control of theve hicle. #
Asthe driver, only operate mobile com-
munications devices when theve hicle is
stationar y. #
As a vehicle occupant, only use mobile
communications devices in the areas
intended forth is purpose, e.g. in there ar
passen ger compartment. Yo
u must obser vethe legal requ irements forthe
count ryin which you are cur rently driving when
ope rating mobile communication equipment in the
ve hicle.
Blu et
Bluet ooth
oo th® ®
connection:
connection:
The menu view and theav ailable functions in the
phone menu are partly dependent on the Blue-
to oth ®
pro/le of the mobile phone connected.
If th e mobile phone supports these Blue tooth ®
pro/les, the full range of features is available:
R PBAP (Phone Book Access Pro/le)
- The mobile phone's contacts are automati-
cally displa yed on the multimedia system.
R MAP (Message Access Pro/le)
- The message functions of the mobile
phone can be used on the multimedia sys-
te m.
Ir re specti veofthis, Blue tooth ®
audio functionality
can byused with any mobile device.
Fo r information on the functionality of the mobile
device tobe connected, see the manufacturer's
operating inst ructions.
Ne
Ne tw twor
ork connection:
k connection:
In thefo llowing cases, calls may be inter rupted
while driving:
R there is insu1cient network co verage inthe
area.
R you switch toa transmitting/receiving station
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 logged into
th e network with the second SIM card at the
same time MBUX multimedia system
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Select a Blu etoo th®
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he radio menu
adio menu Symbol
Symbol
Designation F
Designation Function
unction
© HomeSelecttoreturn tothe home screen.
j Messaging Select tocall up messaging.
û/ü Back/forward Selecttoskip tothe pr evious or tothe next station.
Z SettingsSelecttoshow fur ther options. Settings can be made to
th efo llowing additional functions, forex ample:
R Navigation and tra1c announcements
R Frequency /x function
R Radio additional text
R Emer gency warnings
The setting options are countr y-dependent.
2 Full screen Select toswitch totheDA B slide sh ow.
This function is not available in all countries.
8 Silent function Select toswitch o. the sound.
f Storing radio sta-
tions Select
tosave ara dio station in the station list.
4 Station lis tS electtodisplay the station list.
ª Search Selecttobrow se the active menu, forex ample, byartist
or genre. Depending on
the frequency band selected, di.er-
ent functions are available toyou.
Select the desired frequency band in thera dio
menu head runner. A
A
dditional functions of T
dditional functions of T uneIn R
uneIn Radio
adio
% Arelatively lar gevolume of data can be trans-
mitted when using TuneIn Radio. 212
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AN GER
GER Risk of poisoning from exhaust
ga ses
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
ga ses, such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
ga ses can enter theve hicle interior if theta il-
ga te is open when theve hicle is running, espe-
cially if theve hicle is in motion. #
Always switch o. theve hicle before
opening theta ilgate. #
Never drive with theta ilgate open. &
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WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
objects in theve hicle
When objects are unsecured or inadequately
secured, they can slip, tip over or be thro wn
about, st riking vehicle occupants.
This also applies to:
R luggage or loads
R seats which ha vebeen remo ved and are
being transpor ted in theve hicle in an
ex ceptional case
There is a risk of injur y,particular lyin the
eve nt of braking manoeuvres or abrupt
ch anges in direction. #
Always st owobjects in such a wayth at
th ey cannot be tossed about. #
Before tr avelling, secure objects, luggage
or load toprev ent them slipping or tip-
ping over. #
When a seat is remo ved, keep it prefera-
bly outside theve hicle. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due toincor-
re ctly placed load
The cent reofgrav ity of the load may be too
high and/or toofar bac k.
This can signi/cantly impair the driving, steer-
ing and braking characteristics. #
Always ensu rethat the centre of grav ity
of the load is between the axles and as
low as possible near there ar axle. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due toexceed-
ing the permissible wheel/axle loads or
th egr oss vehicle weight
The driving characteristics, as well as steering
and braking, may be greatly impaired. Overloa-
ded tyres may overheat and burst as a conse-
qu ence. #
When transporting a load, alw ays
obser vethe permissible wheel loads,
axle loads and the maximum permissible
gr oss mass forth eve hicle (including
occupants). &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury if unsuitable
climbing aids are used
In theeve ntthat you use openings in the body-
wo rkor attachments as steps, you could:
R Slip and/or fall.
R Damage theve hicle and thus slip and fall. #
Always use non-slip, stable climbing aids,
e.g. a suitable ladder. *
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ings in the bodywork or de tach able part as
a step Using
the lo wer guide of the sliding door (car-
ri age) as a step can damage the trim and/or
mechanism of the sliding door. #
Do not use the guide of the sliding door
(car riage) as a step. If
yo u are using a roof luggage rack , please no te
th e maximum roof load and the maximum load
capacity of thero of luggage rack ( /page 280).
The handling characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the load distribution.
Therefore, please obser vethefo llowing no tes
when loading:
R the load must not pr otru de abo vethe upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R if possible, alw ays transport the load in the
load compartment.
R fasten the load tothe tie-down eyes and dis-
tribute the load evenly among them. 214
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Direction of pull with 75° lashing angle
2 Direction of pull with 45° lashing angle
The lashing angle is the angle form ed between the
load compartment 0oor and the lashing material.
Fo r optimum load securing in accordance with
standard ISO 27955 the lashing angle must be
between 45° 2and 75° 1. The maximum nomi-
nal tensile load of 350 daN forth e tie-down eyes in
th e load compartment 0oor or in the guide rails
may not be exceeded. Ov
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w of lashing points Example:
variable lashing points in the guide rails
1 Guide rails
2 Tie-down eye
Do not attem pttomodify or repair the lashing
points, tie-down eyes or lashing materials. Read
th e information on quali/ed specialist workshops
(/ page 24). F
F
itting and r
itting and r emo
emoving tie-do
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WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury due toincor rectly
installed tie-down eyes
If th e tie-down eyes are not cor rectly ins talled,
th ey can slip or tear out.
This may cause objects, lug gage orthe load to
slip, tip over or be thro wn about theve hicle
interior, st riking vehicle occupants. #
Make sure that the tie-down eyes are
cor rectly ins talled and do not mo ve. #
Obser vethe no tes on the loading guidelines
and on securing loads (/ page 214). Example: guide
rails Ti
e-down eyes for guide rails
F
F itting
itting #
Turn me talreta ining ring 3 sothat it is paral-
lel tothe long axis of tie-down eye2 as illus-
trated.
The locking pin can only be pushed down su1-
cient lyand allow the tie-down eyeto be /tted,
mo ved or remo ved, if the me talre taining ring is
parallel tothe long axis of the tie-down eye. #
Hold tie-down eye2 between your fore /nger
and middle /nger as illustrated, and place your
th umb thro ugh me talreta ining ring 3 and on
th e central pressure point. #
Use your thumb topush the locking pin down
as far as it will go. #
Push tie-down eye2 near the load using the
notches on guide rail1, and mo veit appr ox-
imately 12 mm. #
Remo ve yo urthumb from the pressure point
and slide tie-down eye2 until it engages. #
Turn me talreta ining ring 3 sothat it is per-
pendicular tothe long axis of tie-down eye2.
The locking pin cannot be pushed down far if
th e me talreta ining ring is perpendicular tothe
long axis of the tie-down eye. This pr events the Tr
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tie-down
eye from being released unintention-
all y,e.g. if the tie-down eye is stepped on. #
Check that tie-down eye2 is seated cor-
re ctl y.
The tie-d owney e cannot be mo ved.
R
R emo
emo ving
ving #
Turn me talreta ining ring 3 sothat it is paral-
lel tothe long axis of tie-down eye2. #
Grip tie-down eye2 as described abo ve
under /tting and use your thumb topush the
locking pin down as far as it will go. #
Slide tie-down eye2 and pull it up and out
th ro ugh the notch of guide rail1. Load secur
Load secur
ing aid
ing aid R
R
emo
emo ving or
ving or /tting
/ttinga load pr ot
a load pr otection net
ection net &
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WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury or death due to
objects being poor lysecured
The load pr otection net alone cannot restrain
or secu reheavy objects, lug gage or heavy
loads.
Yo u could be hit byan unsecured load during
sudden changes in direction, braking or in the
eve nt of an accident. #
Always st owobjects in such a wayth at
th ey cannot be thro wn about theve hicle. #
Secure objects, lug gage or loads against
slipping or tipping over,e.g. byusing
lashing material, even when you are
using the load pr otection net. &
W WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury due tositting
behind a load pr otection net
Ve hicle occupants can be pressed against the
load pr otection net. There is a risk of injury! #
Never allow vehicle occupants tosit
behind the load pr otection net. The load pr
otection net partitions the load com-
partment. It pr otects vehicle occupants from light
objects and/or lug gage slipping or tipping over.
Yo u can install the load pr otection net at an angle
behind the front seats or behind the /rst row of
re ar seats. #
Obser vethe no tes on securing loads
(/ page 216). Upper
retainer Floor anchorage (e
xample: secured tie-down eye)
F
F itting
itting #
Remo vethe luggage compartment partition if
necessary (/ page 219). #
Clip the load pr otection net into upper retain-
ers 1in such a wayth at tensioning straps 3
fa ce there ar of theve hicle. #
Fit tie-down eyes 5 into the guide rails close
to there ar seat legs (/ page 217).Position
th em at least 5 cm from the seat legs toallow
subsequent mo vement of there ar seat. #
Check that tie-down eyes 5 are seated cor-
re ctl y.
Ti e-down eyes 5 should not mo ve. #
Clip hooks 4ontensioning straps 3into tie-
down eyes 5. #
Foldtensioning element 2up. 218
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