2023 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS Owners Manual

Con"Nguring and deleting suggestionsSelect ©.Select Settings .Select System .Select Suggestions .Select =.Switch the options on or o"M individually.
If an option is switched on and su"Pcient data
has been gathered, personalized suggestions based on your user behavior will be o"Mered to
you on the zero layer. These are, for example,
navigation destinations visited, phone num- bers dialed as well as suggestions based onyour music preferences.To delete collected suggestions: select

=Suggestions
= So"sware update
= System reset
Overview of so"sware updates
Important so"sware updates may be necessary for
the security of your multimedia system\bs data.
Install these updates, or else the security of your
multimedia system cannot be ensured.
The multimedia system displays a corresponding
message when a so"sware update is available.
If the Automatic Online Update option is active,
so"sware updates are downloaded automatically. If
the option is deactivated, you will be informed of new so"sware updates once. The so"sware updates
are available for downloading for a limited period of time.
Carrying out a so"sware update:
= You can start so"sware updates via the com-
munication module.
= You can start so"sware updates via a Wi-Fi hot-
spot.
= You can start map updates from an external
medium.\bOnline so"sware updates cannot be performed
via external Wi-Fi hotspots that are encrypted
via TKIP.\bIf the Wi-Fi hotspot requires logging in via the browser, once the connection is successfully
established the browser will open in order to
start the update. Follow the instructions in the
browser in order to start the download.\bTo complete so"sware updates via the commu-
nication module, the vehicle must be connec-
ted with the Internet and a Mercedes me user
account.\bTo complete so"sware updates via Wi-Fi, the
vehicle must be connected to an external Wi-
Fi hotspot.
A so"sware update consists of three steps:
= Downloading or copying of the data required
for installation
= Installation of the downloaded so"sware
update
= Activation of the downloaded so"sware update
\bIt may be necessary to restart the MBUX mul-
timedia system a"ser completion of a so"sware
update.\bWhile some so"sware updates are being down-
loaded, the multimedia system cannot be operated and the vehicle functions may be
restricted.\bSome so"sware updates require a safe vehicle
status for the installation to be completed.
They can only be carried out in a safely
parked vehicle with the vehicle switched o"M.
For so"sware updates requiring a safe vehicle sta-
tus: when the last installation step is reached, a
message appears on the central display a"ser the
vehicle is switched o"M. Follow the step-by-step
instructions on the central display to complete the
installation.
There are so"sware updates that can only be
installed when the vehicle is safely parked, there
are no more people in the vehicle and the vehicle
is locked.
Availability of the driver\bs and central display During the installation of so"sware updates, it is
not possible to use the vehicle, central display
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and driver\bs display. You may receive the followingdisplay message when an installation is running:\bThe display message does not appear every
time a so"sware update is installed.
In rare cases, an error can occur during the instal-
lation. The multimedia system automatically
attempts to restore the previous version.
If it is not possible to restore the previous version, the display message shown above appears every
time the vehicle is started.
Failure of the driver\bs display
If the driver\bs display fails or there is a malfunc-
tion, you may not recognize limitations in the
functions of systems relevant to safety or the speed display, for example. The operating safety
of the vehicle may be impaired. Drive on carefully
and have the vehicle checked at a quali"Ned spe-
cialist workshop immediately (  page 510).
Further information about so"sware updates can
be found at https://me.secure.mercedes- benz.com
Failure of the central display
If the central display fails or the display message
shown above is shown continuously, several sys-
tems such as the reversing camera, Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC or climate control are no longer
available. Drive on carefully and consult a special-
ist workshop as soon as possible.
Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot
Requirements
= The Wi-Fi function is activated on the multime-
dia system and the communication device to
be connected.
= The communication device to be connected
supports at least one of the types of connec-
tion described.
The connection types shown depend 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 con-
nection established must be selected on the multimedia system and on the device to be
connected.\bSome functions may "Nrst need to be activated
on the communication device being connec- ted. More detailed information can be found
in the manufacturer\bs operating instructions.\bThe use of the vehicle data tari"M by external
devices is not available in all countries.
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Internet and Bluetooth
\bThe availability of the functions is dependent
on the country.MBUX multimedia system361

Select Wi-Fi.
The controller is to the right: Wi-Fi is switched
on.
When the Wi-Fi function is switched on, you can
connect the multimedia system with external hot- spots or make it available as a hotspot for external
devices.
When the Wi-Fi function is switched o"M, it is not
possible to establish a hotspot connection.
When the Wi-Fi function is switched o"M, no con-
nection can be established with the MBUX rear
tablet.
\bDepending on the vehicle equipment, you can
purchase a data package directly from a mobile phone network provider via the
Mercedes me Store. To be able to use the
data package, you conclude a separate con-
tract with a mobile phone network provider
via the Mercedes me Store, which can be ter-
minated at any time and for which there are
no costs. This contract is a prerequisite for
using the services from the previously pur-
chased package. The availability of this option is dependent on the country. If the data pack-age option is not available or can be upgra-
ded, you can purchase data volume directly
from the mobile phone network provider for a
fee.\bThe use of the vehicle data tari"M by external
devices is not available in all countries.
Using the multimedia system as a Wi-Fi hotspot
Select MBUX Hotspot .Select one of the following connection
options.
Connecting using a QR code
Requirement: an app for scanning the QR code is
installed on the device being connected.
Alternatively: the device being connected has an integrated QR code scanner (see manufacturer\bs
operating instructions).
Scan the QR code shown.
The Wi-Fi connection is established.
Connecting using NFC
Activate NFC on the device to be connected.When the NFC icon is displayed in the MBUX
Hotspot menu, hold the device to be connec-
ted to the NFC interface.Follow the instructions on the device.
The Wi-Fi connection is established.
Connecting using a security key
Select the vehicle from the device to be con- nected. The vehicle is displayed with the
MBUX XXXXX network name.Enter the security key which is shown in the
central display on the device to be connected.Con"Nrm the entry.
Generating a new security key
Select the Generate New Security Key option
in the MBUX Hotspot menu.Con"Nrm the prompt with Yes.
A new security key is generated.
A connection will be established with the newly created security key.
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\bWhen a new security key is generated, all
existing Wi-Fi connections are then discon-
nected. If the Wi-Fi connections are being re-
established, the new security key must be
entered.
Using a mobile communication device as a Wi-Fi hotspot (tethering)
\bThis function is country-dependent.Select the Manage Internet Access option in
the Internet and Bluetooth menu.\bThe Wi-Fi function on the mobile phone and
Internet access via Wi-Fi must be activated
(see the manufacturer\bs operating instruc-
tions).Select Search for Access .Select the network.Log in to the Wi-Fi network.
or
Select the mobile phone with the

=Vehicles with rear telephony: handset connec-
tion\bThe data used and saved in the multimedia
system by the driver assistance systems is
deleted.\bVehicles with rear telephony: the handset
must be in the cradle while the system is
reset.Select Reset.
A query appears asking if the system should
really be reset.Select Yes.
The multimedia system is reset to the factory settings. The multimedia system is restarted
a"ser the system reset.\bDue to data protection, as well as the function
of individual driving systems and driving safety
systems, it is a requirement to carry out a
complete system reset before selling the vehi-
cle or transferring it to a third party, or a"ser
use as a hire car.AMG TRACK PACE
Function of AMG TRACK PACE
\bThis function is an on-demand feature and
can be activated via Mercedes me a"ser you
purchase your vehicle. The Digital Operator\bs
Manual contains further information on
Mercedes me and on-demand features.
With AMG TRACK PACE, the driving characteris-
tics on race tracks can be analyzed and opti- mized. You can drive previously saved race tracks
(e.g. Hockenheimring), or record and save new tracks. The driven lap times are stored for every
track. These can be analyzed and compared with
other lap times to achieve the best possible race
results. Additionally, acceleration and braking pro-
cedures can be measured and stored.
Note: Use AMG TRACK PACE only on closed-o"M
routes outside the public tra"Pc area. Adapt your
driving style to your personal performance and
environmental conditions. As the driver, you are
solely responsible for driving your vehicle. Park your vehicle safely before operating the applica-
tion.
Setting Track Race
Multimedia system:
4 TRACK PACE 5
Track Race
Recording a new track

Select New Track .
Select

Searching by track nameSelect ª Search .Enter the track name.
Tracks with the searched name are displayed.
Measuring time on a saved track

Select All tracks .
Select the desired track.Select W.Select Start Time Recording if you are already
at the starting line.
or
Select Navigate to for navigation to the start-
ing line.
Timing begins automatically when the starting line
has been crossed.
\bWhen

Select 8 to return to the overview.Select Diagram .Set the desired parameters.
The analysis is displayed.1Lap overview2Parameter overview3Editing parameters4Deleting parameters5Adding new parameters\bThe following values can be set for the param-
eters, for example:
= speed
= Longitudinal/lateral acceleration
= Steering angle
= Engine speed
= Engine oil/tire temperature
Based on the analysis, you can check and opti-
mize the driving behavior for any position on the
track.
Exporting tracks (USB)
Select õ Tracks .
An overview of all stored tracks appears.Select the desired track.Select options W for the desired track.Select Export Track to