2023 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS Owners Manual

Examples of message voice commands
Messages can be created, edited and listened tousing the MBUX voice assistant. The following list
o"Mers just a small selection of the possible mes-
sage commands. You will receive additional sug-
gestions if you say Help for messaging .
= Write a text message to Jane Doe: When will
the next meeting take place"
= Show me my new e-mails.
= Write an e-mail to Jane Doe.
= Read me my new text messages.
= Show all new text messages.
= Write an e-mail to John Doe in English
Examples of vehicle voice commands
You can use the vehicle voice commands to
directly call up the menus for the plug-in hybrid
settings and operate the corresponding vehicle
functions.
= "Display the energy flow."
= "Switch to charging settings."
="Activate pre-entry climate control."
= "Where is the nearest charging station""
= "How far can I still drive""
= "Set the departure time to tomorrow morn-
ing at 8 am."
Examples of vehicle voice commands
You can operate vehicle settings and vehicle func- tions using the MBUX voice assistant. The follow-
ing list o"Mers just a small selection of the possible
vehicle voice commands.
\bIf no seat is mentioned for commands, the action is carried out automatically for the seatfrom which the command was spoken or forthe function which is closest to that seat.
= Switch the seat heating to level 2.
= My feet are cold.
= Start the Refresh program.
= Switch the massage function on.
= I would like to set the ambient light to blue
= Switch on the reading lamp.
=Turn off the rear passenger compartment
light.
= Open all the windows.
= Switch the driver's display to 3D.
= How fast can I drive here"
= Tell me my next service appointment
= How warm is it outside"
Information about the vehicle can also be reques-
ted:
= Information about individual items of the vehi-
cle equipment
- Hey Mercedes, which massage programs
do you have"
- Hey Mercedes, do I have Blind Spot
Assist"
- Hey Mercedes, where is the warning tri-
angle"
= Information about functioning of the systems
and components installed in the vehicle
- Hey Mercedes, what is DISTRONIC"
- Hey Mercedes, what do I need ESP for"MBUX Voice Assistant335

-Hey Mercedes, what is MBUX"
= Information about operating the systems and
components installed in the vehicle
- Hey Mercedes, how do I connect my
smartphone"
- Hey Mercedes, how can I turn on the
high-beam headlamps"
- Hey Mercedes, how do I stop the ioniza-
tion function"
You can also use the vehicle voice commands to
directly call up the menus for the plug-in hybrid
settings and operate the corresponding vehicle
functions.
= "Display the energy flow."
= "Switch to charging settings."
= "Activate pre-entry climate control."
= "Where is the nearest charging station""
= "How far can I still drive""
= "Set the departure time to tomorrow morn-
ing at 8 am."Examples of online functions
Depending on the country, language and vehicle equipment, additional functions are availablewhen online voice control is active. The systemaccesses external information and can, among
other things, answer questions about general
knowledge, provide information about weather or
locations, perform calculations, etc.
= Is the sun shining in Manchester"
= Is it raining at my location"
= What are the skiing conditions on the Zugspi-
tze"
= What's the time in Sydney now"
= In which country do you pay with dollars"
= How many Swiss franks make 25 euros"
= How long now until the holidays"
= What day is it tomorrow"
= What is 20yb of 29"
= What does my horoscope say"
= What is the price of the Mercedes-Benz
Group shares"
= Let's play Geo Quiz.
=I'm bored.
= Who is the current prime minister"
= What do you know about the Globe Theater
in London"
= Who painted the picture "The Scream""
= What's the status in the Premier League"
= Create a calendar entry tomorrow at 9 am.
= What's my next task"
= Tell me a joke.
= How many languages do you speak"
= What is your favorite animal"
= Are there any updates"
= Is the light still on in the kitchen"
= Switch off all the devices in my house.
= Please set the temperature in the living
room to 24 degrees.
Direct command examples
With direct commands, some functions can be operated without "Nrst saying the voice command
Hey Mercedes . To use direct commands, the
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function must be activated in the multimedia sys-tem (  page 331).
= Next TV channel
= Previous TV channel
= Next radio station
= Previous radio station
= Next station
= Previous station
= Next track
= Previous track
= Start dashcam recording
= Stop dashcam recording
= Show the map
= 3D map
= 2D map
= Align map to north
= Align map in direction of travel
= Show all routes
= Show traffic
= Navigate to work=Navigate home
= Repeat driving instruction
= Cancel route guidance
= Change language to EnglishMBUX Voice Assistant337

Overview and operation
Notes on the MBUX multimedia 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 the tra"Pc situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
Only operate this equipment when the
tra"Pc situation permits.If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
vehicle whilst paying attention to road
and tra"Pc conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary.You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system.
Depending on the equipment, the scope of func-
tion and product designation of your MBUX multi- media system may di"Mer from the description and
images in this Operator\bs Manual. For example,
route guidance with augmented reality is not avail- able in all equipment variants.*NOTE Increased surface temperature due
to direct sunlight on the central display
The surface of the central display is very dark.
If the display is exposed to direct sunlight, the
surface can become very hot.
If the central display has been exposed
to direct sunlight, allow it to cool down
before touching it for a long time.Overview of the MBUX multimedia system1Touch Control and control panel for the MBUX
multimedia systemMBUX stands for Mercedes-Benz User Experi- ence.!

C Switches sound on or o"Mø Adjusts the volume
Further operating options:
= Conducting a dialog with the MBUX voice
assistant.
= Operating functions contact-free with the
MBUX Interior Assistant.
The interaction then follows intelligently, reac-tively or with hand or head movements.
\bYou can "Nnd further information about opera-
tion as well as about applications and serv-
ices in the Digital Operator\bs Manual.
Anti-the"s protection
This device is equipped with technical provisions to protect it against the"s. Further information on
anti-the"s protection can be obtained at an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Zero layer

q Function of the zero layer
\bYour so"sware can be upgraded to a more cur-
rent version at a later date.
The zero layer provides you with dynamic content
from the MBUX multimedia system and is used to
quickly access and control the applications you use. When you select © on the central display,
the digital map with the applications appears in the lower display area. Compared to the home screen with a classic menu, the steps required to
call up the applications are reduced. You can
switch between the zero layer and the home screen with a classic menu.
The applications can be hidden from the display area and shown again.
The zero layer provides the following modules and
applications:
= Navigation module
In the expanded view you can, for example,
display the route overview, switch on the dis- play of tra"Pc information and make settings
for View (map), Messages & Acoustic Signals ,
Route .
= Entertainment (media, radio) and telephone
When the lower display area is shown, the
entertainment sources are always displayed.
A mobile phone must be connected to the MBUX multimedia system for the phone to be
displayed.
= Active applications
The lower display area shows an active mas- sage program, for example.
= Suggestions
Suggestions are displayed on the lower display area based on context and your user behavior.
Here are a few examples:
- Latest calls
- Active massage programs
- Vehicle functions
- Online voice applications
The applications are "Nrst displayed in a reduced
view. By tapping on them, you can operate them or open the associated menu (expanded view).MBUX multimedia system339

A long press on a suggestion opens a context
menu in which further functions are available.
The learning function can be switched on and o"M
for the options .
q Overview zero layer
Digital map and user-speci"Nc applications (exam-
ple)1Navigation module (reduced view)2Enters a destinationSearching for parking3Calls up the Control Center (pull the bar down)4Status line5Calls up user pro"Nle settings6Content sharing menu7TelephoneRequirement for phone: the mobile phone is
connected to the MBUX multimedia system.8Entertainment sources (media, radio)9©Press brie"Oy: shows all applications
(  page 342)Press and hold: calls up the home screen with
classic menuARoute monitore.g. route list, lane recommendations, toll sta-
tions, 3D image of the upcoming driving
maneuver
The zero layer shows the digital map and the user-
speci"Nc applications.
The following user-speci"Nc applications are dis-
played in the lower display area:
= Suggestions
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Requirement: suggestions are activated
(  page 357).
= Active applications
e.g. a massage program
= Telephone 7
= Entertainment sources 8
= Online voice applications
The lower display area can be hidden and shown
(  page 342).
Information about entertainment sources
You can operate the applications in the reduced
view or in the menu (expanded view)
(  page 342).
Examples: = Control a media source, e.g. pause/play, next
track, set a station
= Select tracks from the current playlist or sta-
tions from the station list
= Select a media source
The media source must be connected to the MBUX multimedia system.Information about the telephone
To use the functions, the mobile phones must be
connected to the MBUX multimedia system.
Requirement for suggestions: the Calls & Mes-
sages option is activated in the suggestions.
Examples: = Answer a call and call a missed call
The missed calls are displayed for the mobile
phones connected to the MBUX multimedia
system.
= Display contacts and call list and call a con-
tact
= Use voice functions
= Suggest contacts
The contacts are suggested for the mobile
phones connected to the MBUX multimedia system. No contacts are suggested for themobile phones that are linked to another userpro"Nle.
= Write messages to contacts (suggestion)
= Connect a device via the device manager (sug-
gestion)Information about active applications
The following functions are available: = Operating the massage program
= Raising or lowering the vehicle level
Suggestions for comfort and vehicle functions as
well as navigation
Requirement: the Comfort, Vehicle and Naviga-
tion options are activated in the suggestions.
= Operating the massage program
For example, the multimedia system suggests
a program at a certain time.
= Opening the trunk lid
Requirement: the vehicle is equipped with
trunk lid convenience closing.
= Setting the vehicle level
= Making heating settings
= Activating/deactivating Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC
= Selecting previous destinations and destina-
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Suggestions for online voice applications
Requirement: the Online Voice Services option is
activated in the suggestions.
The suggested voice applications are made availa-
ble online and are based on your previous voice
inputs.
Examples: = What will the weather be like tomorrow?
= Play the messages.
= Start geoquiz.
= Open the garage door.

q Calling up and operating the zero layer
Calling up the zero layer
When the vehicle has been switched on, the zero
layer is displayed with the digital map. Navigation
is active.From another application: press the © but-
ton on the right side of the steering wheel.
or
Tap on ©.Operating applications in the reduced view (exam-
ples)Media: to play the previous or next track, tap