MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE 2021 Owners Manual

%The 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 messages shown above appear every
time the engine is started.
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, PARKTRONIC
or climate control are no longer available. Drive
on carefully and consult a specialist workshop as soon as possible.
Failure of the driver display
If the driver display fails or there is a malfunction,
you may not recognise limitations in the functions
of systems relevant to safety or the speed display, for example. The operating safety of the vehiclemay be impaired. Drive on carefully and have the
vehicle checked at a qualiNed specialist workshop
immediately (  page 473).
Further information about sosware updates can
be found at https://me.secure.mercedes-
benz.com.
Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot
Requirements: = Wi-Fi is activated on the multimedia system
and the communication device to be connec-
ted.
= 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.
%Some functions may Nrst need to be activated
on the communication device being connec- ted. More detailed information can be found
in the manufacturer's operating instructions.%The 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
%The availability of the functions is dependent
on the country.Select Wi-Fi.
The controller is to the right: Wi-Fi is switched
on.
When Wi-Fi is switched on, you can connect the multimedia system with external hotspots or makeit available as a hotspot for external devices.
When Wi-Fi is switched oM, it is not possible to
establish a hotspot connection.
%The data volume can be purchased directly
from a mobile phone network provider via the
Mercedes me Portal.%The 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 .MBUX multimedia system279

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's
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 key
Select the hotspot name MBUX XXXXX 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.
%When 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)
An external Wi-Fi hotspot is accessed for the Internet connection of the multimedia system.The data tariM of the mobile communication
device via Acquired data package is used for the
data connection.
%This function is country-dependent.%With external Wi-Fi hotspots that are encryp-
ted via TKIP, online sosware updates cannot
be performed via the external Wi-Fi hotspot.Select the Set up option in the Internet and
Bluetooth menu.Select Connect to the Internet .
Setting up an Internet connection via Wi-Fi
%The Wi-Fi function on the mobile phone and
Internet access via Wi-Fi must be activated
(see the manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions).Select Search for access .Select the network.Log in to the Wi-Fi network.
or
Select the mobile phone with the

System language

qNotes on the system language
This function allows you to determine the lan- guage for the menu displays and the navigation
announcements. The selected language aMects
the characters available for entry. The navigation
announcements are not available in all languages.
If a language is not available, the navigation
announcements will be in English.

q Setting 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 accidents due to failure
of the central display functions
While the multimedia system is being reset, its
functions such as the reversing camera are
not available.
Only reset the multimedia system when
the vehicle is stationary.
Requirements: = The ignition 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
%The data used and saved in the multimedia
system by the driver assistance systems is
deleted.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.%Due 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.MBUX multimedia system281

Navigation and traPc
Notes on navigation
Route guidance with augmented reality
&WARNING Risk of accident and injury as a
result of distraction, incorrect depiction or
wrong interpretation of the display
The camera image of the augmented reality
display is not suitable as a guide for driving.
Always keep an eye on the actual traPc
situation.Avoid extended observation of the cam-
era image.&WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to imprecise positioning of additional
information
The additional information from the augmen-
ted reality display may be inaccurate and is not a substitute for observing and assessing
the actual driving situation.
Always keep an eye on the actual traPc
situation when carrying out all driving
manoeuvres.
Switching navigation on
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Navigation
Alternatively, activate the MBUX Voice Assis-
tant (  page 273).Switch to navigation.
The map appears.Navigation overview
Digital map
1Navigation windowRoute guidance active: display for destination
information, route list, lane recommendations, for example2Calls up the Control Center in the status line3Searches for parking facilities in the vicinity282MBUX multimedia system

4Selects the map orientation5Current vehicle position (vehicle symbol or
arrow)6Navigation menu
Navigation menu
1Enters a POI or address and additional desti- nation entries2Interrupts route guidance (if route guidance is
active)3Repeats a navigation announcement and
switch navigation announcements on or oM4Calls up Route, and Traffic menus!

Multimedia system:4 © 5
Navigation 5
ª Where to"Example: entering a POI or address1Input line with current entry2Search result3Selects destination input, displays further
destination inputs with double arrow4Deletes an entry5Adopts the search result in the input line and
continues the search6Deletes the last character entered7Hides the keypad8Switches to handwriting recognition9Starts the MBUX Voice AssistantASets the written languageBSwitches to digits and special charactersCSwitches to upper-case or lower-case lettersEnter the destination in 1. The entries can
be made in any order. The search results are displayed in a list.%Online search results for POIs may contain
additional information, for example opening
times and prices. The information is provided
by an online map service.
This online function is not available in all
countries.%You can enter a destination as a 3 word
address from what3words.
This option is not available in all countries.Hide the keyboard with 0076.Select the destination in the list.
The route is calculated.%Observe the notes on the MBUX multimedia
system (  page 269).284MBUX multimedia system

Calculating a route and using settings for route
guidance
Example: detailed display
1Calls up alternative routes2Calculates the route and starts route guid- ance3Selects a point of interest in the vicinity of the destination43 word address from what3words
Aser selection of a destination the route is be cal-
culated.
Select one of the options.
Calling up the route overview
Select Routes .Select an alternative route.
Starting route guidance
Select  Let's go! .
Calling up the detailed display with destination
address
Pull the bar above the  Let's go! symbol
upwards.
Depending on the destination selection and
availability, online content, for example rat-
ings, prices and weather information, is
shown.To share a destination: select

announcements for the route are taken into
account via Dynamic route guidance 0048 .%Trailer mode and online routes are not availa-
ble in all countries and for all vehicles.
Calculating alternative routes
Select = in the navigation menu.Select View.Activate Overview of route after start .
Alternative routes are calculated for every route.
Selecting alternative routes
%If Overview of route after start has been
switched on and a route has been calculated,
the function is available.Select { in the navigation menu.Select Other routes .When the alternative routes have been calcu-
lated, display the route in the navigation win-
dow by swiping to the right or les.Select Start.Activating a commuter route%A user proNle has been created and Allow
destination suggestions has been activated in
the user options (  page 275). Route guid-
ance is not active.Select = in the navigation menu.Select Route.Activate Activate commuter route .
The navigation system automatically detects
that the vehicle is on a commuter route.
For the daily commuter route, traPc incidents
on the route are also reported when driving
without active route guidance.To select or delete a commuter route:
select Start or 00A4 .
Avoiding or using route sections, e.g. motorways
or ferries
Select = in the navigation menu.Select Route.Select Avoid options .Activate or deactivate the avoid option.Activating route guidance with augmented realityTap on

Using map functions
Multimedia system:4 © 5
Navigation
Increasing map scale
When the map is shown, tap twice quickly with
one Nnger on the central display.
Decreasing map scale
When the map is displayed, tap the central
display with two Nngers.
Moving the map
When the map is displayed, swipe in any direc-
tion with one Nnger on the central display.To reset the map to the current vehicle posi-
tion: select = Centre .
Selecting map orientation
Tap repeatedly on the

If the option is deactivated, the symbols are
only shown when there is a hazard warning.
The following hazards may be shown on the map:
= Accidents and breakdowns
= Fog and ice
= Hazards reported manually
= Vehicle with active hazard warning light
= Mobile roadworks
Displaying online map contents
Select = in the navigation menu.Select View.Select Map symbols .Switch on an online service, e.g. Weather.
Current weather information is displayed on
the navigation map, e.g. temperature or cloud
cover.
The service information is not shown in all
map scales, e.g. weather symbols.Parking service&WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to not observing the maximum permitted
access height
If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi- mum permitted access height for multi-storey
and underground car parks, the roof and other parts of the vehicle may be damaged. Vehicle
occupants may be injured.
Before entering a multi-storey car park or
underground car park, observe the sign-
posted entrance height.If the vehicle height is greater than the access height, do not enter.*NOTE Before selecting the parking option
The data is based on information provided by
the respective service provider.
Mercedes Benz accepts no liability for the
accuracy of the information provided relating
to the multi-storey car park/parking area.
Always observe the local Information and
conditions.%This service is not available in all countries.Select = and activate Parking.Tap on 005D in the map.Select a parking option.
The map shows the parking options in the
vicinity.
The following information is displayed (if avail- able):
= Destination address, distance from current
vehicle position and arrival time
= Information on the multi-storey car
park/car park
For example, opening times, parking
charges, current occupancy, maximum
parking time, maximum access height .
The maximum access height shown by the parking service does not replace the need
for observation of the actual circumstan-
ces.288MBUX multimedia system