MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2023 Owners Manual

Authenticating using NngerprintsPlace and lis your Nnger several times on the
Nngerprint sensor under the touchscreen .
The Nnger is scanned. If the scanning proce-
dure is successful, a message appears on the central display. You can unlock your user pro-
Nle and protected applications with your Nn-
gerprint.
Authenticating using voice recognition
Speak the sentence shown on the central dis- play and follow the voice assistant\bs instruc-
tions.
If the voice recognition was successful, a mes-
sage appears on the central display. You can
unlock your user proNle.\bAvoid background or disturbing noises during
voice recognition.
Deleting biometric data
Tap on * , for example, behind Fingerprint
Recognition .Select Yes.Teaching in the vehicle key for proNle selectionSelect Protect Content .Select SmartKey Recognition .Have the key ready and follow the set-up
assistant\bs prompts. The user proNle is linked to the selected key. If
you open the vehicle with the key, the light,
mirror and seat settings for your user proNle
are pre-activated. The key you are currently
using for unlocking is used.
The key is only stored for the driver and for
one user proNle.
Selecting a user
\bWhen you call up your driver proNle, the driv-
er\bs seat and the steering wheel can be set.
You can cancel the setting process with thefollowing actions:
= Press Tap Here to Cancel message on the
central display.
= Press one of the seat operating buttons in
the driver\bs door.Select Change User .Select a user.When requested to do so, authenticate with
the Mercedes me PIN or a taught-in biometric
characteristic.
The user proNle is loaded and activated.\bIf you select Continue Without Selecting a
User , no speciNc settings for the user proNle
are loaded.
ConNguring and deleting suggestions
Select ©.Select Settings .Select System .Select Suggestions .Select =.Switch the options on or oM individually.
If an option is switched on and suPcient data
has been gathered, personalized suggestions based on your user behavior will be oMered 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.MBUX multimedia system259

To delete collected suggestions: select

\bIf the Wi-Fi hotspot requires logging in via thebrowser, 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 sosware updates via the commu-
nication module, the vehicle must be connec-
ted with the Internet and a Mercedes me user
account.\bTo complete sosware updates via Wi-Fi, the
vehicle must be connected to an external Wi-
Fi hotspot.
A sosware update consists of three steps:
= Downloading or copying of the data required
for installation
= Installation of the downloaded sosware
update
= Activation of the downloaded sosware update
\bIt may be necessary to restart the MBUX mul-
timedia system aser completion of a sosware
update.\bWhile some sosware updates are being down-
loaded, the multimedia system cannot beoperated and the vehicle functions may be
restricted.\bSome sosware 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 oM.
For sosware updates requiring a safe vehicle sta-
tus: when the last installation step is reached, a
message appears on the central display aser the
vehicle is switched oM. Follow the step-by-step
instructions on the central display to complete the
installation.
There are sosware 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 sosware updates, it is
not possible to use the vehicle, central display and driver\bs display. You may receive the following display message when an installation is running:
\bThe display message does not appear every
time a sosware 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 thespeed display, for example. The operating safety
of the vehicle may be impaired. Drive on carefully
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and have the vehicle checked at a qualiNed spe-
cialist workshop immediately (  page 392).
Further information about sosware 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 rear view camera, Parking AssistPARKTRONIC 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 tariM 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.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 oM, it is not
possible to establish a hotspot connection.\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 tariM 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
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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.ConNrm the entry.Generating a new security keySelect the Generate New Security Key option
in the MBUX Hotspot menu.ConNrm the prompt with Yes.
A new security key is generated.
A connection will be established with the newly created security key.
\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

qSetting the language
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Settings 5
System
5 Language
Setting the system language
A list of the available system languages is shown.Select a language.
The system language is switched to the selec-
ted language.
Resetting the multimedia system (reset function)
&WARNING Risk of accident due to failure
of central display functions
While the multimedia system is reset, its func-
tions, such as the rear view camera, are not
available.
Only reset the multimedia system when
the vehicle is stationary.
Requirements
= The vehicle is switched on.
=Some settings can only be reset when the
vehicle is stationary.
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Settings 5
System 5
Reset
When resetting the system, personal data and set-
tings are deleted, for example:
= Connected devices
= Individual user proNles
= Biometric data
= Vehicles with rear passenger compartment tel-
ephony: handset connection\bThe data used and saved in the multimedia
system by the driver assistance systems is
deleted.\bVehicles with rear passenger compartment
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
aser 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 aser
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 aser 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
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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-oM
routes outside the public traPc 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

=Sector overview
= Engine data
= G-force display
= Lap overviewSelect ï Start Time Recording .
Select .
Drag the desired display from the grid on the
les or right edge of the central display.
The readings are shown during the Track
Race.
By selecting

=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

Brake to a stop.
Measurement is incremental, in steps of
6 mph (10 km/h) to a stop. If the braking pro-
cedure is started e.g. at a speed of 98 mph
(157 km/h), measurement starts as soon as 93 mph (150 km/h ) has been reached
Storing and calling up measured values
If measurement is completed or canceled, a
prompt appears asking whether the measurement
should be saved.
ConNrm the prompt with OK to save.
Calling up saved measurements