2023 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS WAGON Owners Manual

Press brieOy: calls up favoritesPress and hold: adds a favorite or creates a
new themeAlternatively, tap © on the touchscreen.Call up the application (  page 252).
Functions of the Voice Control System
&WARNING Risk of distraction from infor-
mation systems and communications
equipment
If you operate information systems and com-
munication devices integrated in the vehicle when driving, you could be distracted from thetraPc situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
Only operate this equipment when the
traPc situation permits.If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
vehicle whilst paying attention to road
and traPc conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary.For your own safety, always observe the following points when operating mobile communicationsequipment and especially your voice control sys-
tem:
= Observe the legal requirements for the coun-
try in which you are driving.
= If you use the voice control system in an emer-
gency your voice can change and your tele- phone call, e.g. an emergency call, can
thereby be delayed.
= Familiarize yourself with the voice control sys-
tem functions before starting the journey.
With the Voice Control System, various applica- tions in the MBUX multimedia system are opera-
ble using voice input. The Voice Control System is operational approximately thirty seconds aser the
ignition is switched on and is available for the
driver\bs seat and front passenger seat.
The following multimedia system applications can be operated:
= Telephone
= Text message and e-mail
= Navigation=Address book
= Radio
= Media
= Vehicle functions
Starting the Voice Control System
Press 1.MBUX multimedia system255

orSay "Hello Mercedes".
Overview of the MBUX Interior Assistant
&WARNING Risk of injury from the cam-
era\bs laser radiation
This product uses a classiNcation 1 laser sys-
tem. If the housing is opened or damaged,
laser radiation may damage your retina.
Do not open the housing.Always have maintenance work and
repairs carried out by a qualiNed special-
ist workshop.
This product complies with the requirements of
the FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 with exception of the variations according to the FDA
Laser Notice No. 50 from 24. June 2007.
The camera is located in the overhead control panel.
If the vehicle is equipped with the MBUX Interior
Assistant, selected functions of the multimedia system can be operated contact-free. The MBUXInterior Assistant can diMerentiate between driver
and front passenger interactions and detects spe-
ciNc hand positions (poses).
System limits, display messages and notes for
rectiNcation
The system may be impaired or may not function in the following situations:
= The camera in the overhead control panel may
heat up due to operating conditions. As a
result the camera may switch oM temporarily,
particularly during longer periods of operation
and at high outside temperatures.
Do not touch or cover the camera and wait
until the camera has cooled down and is avail- able again.= The camera is covered, dirty, fogged up or
scratched.
Wait until the camera has cooled down before
cleaning the camera lens.
Clean the outside of the camera lens with a
dry or damp cotton cloth. Do not use micro-
Nber cloths. Do not remove the cover when
cleaning.
= Recognition can be impaired by reOective
clothing, an adverse color of clothing or by accessories, for example.
= Clothing being worn (hat, shawl, scarf) may be
limiting the detection area of the camera.
Keep the camera\bs Neld of vision clear.
= The camera is not operational.
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The MBUX Interior Assistant supports the following interactions:Interaction areaInteractionDescriptionIn front of the media display orabove the touchpadProximity to the control elementThe Interior Assistant recognizes the approach of the hand towards a control element.
Depending on the active application, the display will be adjusted in the media display. Some functions diMerentiate between driver and front passenger.
No speciNc hand position is required.Above the center consoleDeNned poseA favorite is called up with a deNned pose.Below the inside rearview mirrorBrief up and down movementsWith brief up and down movements below the inside rearview mirror the read-
ing light for the driver or the front passenger is switched on or oM.Above the front passenger seatStretching out a hand above the front
passenger seatBy stretching out a hand above the front passenger seat the search light is switched on. If you withdraw a hand from this area, the search light is switched oM again.Switching the reading light and search light and
on or oM
Requirements:
= For the reading light:
- The function is available when it is dark.
-The hand movement takes place in the
interaction area below the inside rearview
mirror.
= For the search light:
- The function is available when it is dark.-The hand movement takes place in the
interaction area above the front passenger
seat.
- The seat belt on the front passenger seat
must not be inserted in the seat belt
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Switching the reading light on and oMBrieOy move a hand up or down beneath the
inside rearview mirror.
The reading light is switched on or oM for the
driver or the front passenger.Switching the search light on and oMTo switch on: reach across the front
passenger seat with a hand.
The search light is switched on for the driver.To switch oM: take a hand back away from the
front passenger seat. The search light is switched oM again.
Information on proNles, themes, suggestions and
favorites
For electrically adjustable seats observe the fol- lowing notes.
&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-
ing adjustment of the driver\bs seat aser
calling up a driver proNle
Selecting a user proNle may trigger an adjust-
ment of the driver\bs seat to the position saved
under the user proNle. You or other vehicle
occupants could be injured in the process.
Make sure that when the position of driv-
er\bs seat is being adjusted using the mul-
timedia system, no people or body parts
are in the seat\bs range of movement.
If a person is in danger of becoming trapped,
immediately stop the adjustment process by:
a) Tapping the warning message on the
media display.
or
b) Pressing a position button of the memory function or a seat adjustment
switch in the driver\bs door.
The adjustment process is stopped.
The driver\bs seat is equipped with an access pre-
venter.
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If the driver\bs door is open, the driver\bs seat will
not be set aser calling up the driver\bs proNle.
ProNles store your vehicle settings and settings
for the multimedia system. If the vehicle is used by several drivers, the driver can select their own
proNle without changing the stored proNle settings
of other drivers.\bInformation on proNles from Mercedes me
connect can be found in the Digital Opera-
tor\bs Manual.
Vehicle settings are, for example, driver\bs seat,
steering wheel and mirror settings, climate control and ambient lighting. For the settings of the multi-
media system, you can select, for example, radio
stations, previous destinations as well as themes,
suggestions and favorites.
For recurring driving situations, such as long
drives on the freeway, you can save your preferred settings in a theme in the vehicle. In a theme youcan save the display of the digital map, your pre-
ferred radio station and preferred drive program,
for example.
The vehicle can learn the habits of the driver. It then oMers suggestions for the most probable
navigation destinations, media sources, radio sta-
tions or contacts. The pre-requirements for that are the selection of a proNle, your consent to the
recording of data and suPcient collected data.
Favorites provide quick access to applications that are used osen. You can select favorites from
categories or add them directly to an application.
ConNguring proNles, themes and suggestions
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
f Profiles
Creating a new proNle
Select

ted, this destination would not be taken into
account for the learning function.
Creating new themes
Select ©.Select THEMES .Select

=Activation of the downloaded system update
by restarting the system\bIf automatic sosware updates are activated,
the system updates will be downloaded auto- matically.
The multimedia system provides a message when
a system update is available.
You have the following selection options: = Accept and Install
The system update will be downloaded in the
background.
= Information
Information about the pending system update
is displayed.
= Later
The system update can be downloaded man-
ually at a later time.
Deep system updates Deep system updates access vehicle or system settings and can therefore only be carried out
when the vehicle is stationary and the ignition is switched oM.
If the download of a deep system update is com-
plete and the downloaded system update is ready
for installation, you will be informed of this aser
the next ignition cycle, for example.\bPark the vehicle safely in a suitable location before starting the installation.
Requirements for the installation:
= The vehicle is switched oM.
= Notes and warnings have been read and
accepted.
= The electric parking brake has been applied.
If all requirements have been fulNlled, the down-
loaded system update is installed. The multimedia system cannot be operated while the downloaded
system update is being installed and vehicle func- tions are restricted.
If errors should occur during the installation, the multimedia system automatically attempts to
restore the previous version. If restoration of the
previous version is not possible, a symbol appears
on the media display. Consult a qualiNed special-
ist workshop to resolve the problem.
Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot
Requirements: = To set up the Wi-Fi connection of the multime-
dia system with external hotspots: your vehicle
does not have a permanently installed com-
munication module.
= The device to be connected supports at least
one of the types of connection described.
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi
Select Wi-Fi.
Connecting the multimedia system with an exter-
nal hotspot using Wi-Fi
The type of connection established must be selec-
ted on the multimedia system and on the device
to be connected.
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\bThe connection procedure may diMer depend-
ing on the device. Follow the instructions that are shown in the display. Further informationcan be found in the manufacturer\bs operating
instructions.Select Internet Settings .Select Connect via Wi-Fi .Select Add Hotspot .
Connecting using a QR code
Select the options H of the desired Wi-Fi
network.Select Connect using QR code .Scan the displayed QR code with the device to
be connected.
The Wi-Fi connection is established.
Connecting using a security key
Select the options H of the desired Wi-Fi
network.Select Connect Using Security Key .Have the security key displayed on the device
to be connected (see the manufacturer\bs oper-
ating instructions).Enter this security key on the multimedia sys- tem.ConNrm the entry with y.
Connecting using a WPS PIN
Select the options H of the desired Wi-Fi
network.Select Connect via WPS PIN Input .
The multimedia system generates an eight-
digit PIN.Enter this PIN on the device to be connected.ConNrm the entry.
Connecting using a button
Select the options H of the desired Wi-Fi
network.Select Connect via WPS PBC .Select "Connect via WPS PBC" in the options
on the device to be connected (see the manu- facturer\bs operating instructions).Press the WPS button on the device to be con-
nected.Select Continue in the multimedia system.
Activating automatic connection
Select Connect via Wi-Fi .Select the options H of the desired Wi-Fi
network.Activate Permanent Internet Connection .
Connecting with a known Wi-Fi network
Select Connect via Wi-Fi .Select a Wi-Fi network.
The connection is established again.
ConNguring the multimedia system as a Wi-Fi hot-
spot for external devices
The type of connection established depends on
the device to be connected. The function must be
supported by the multimedia system and by the
device to be connected. The type of connection
established must be selected on the multimedia
system and on the device to be connected.
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