MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2023 Owners Manual

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-
tions from favoritesMBUX multimedia system341

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

Navigation module (expanded view)Example: route guidance is active1Destination2Searches for a gas station3Switches tra"Pc information display on or o"MTap on the navigation module (  page 340).Select Route in the lower menu bar.Operating a menu in the lower display area (exam-
ple: active massage program)1Selects a massage program2Starts/stops a massage program for the
driver3Starts/stops a massage program for the front passenger4Sets the massage program intensity for thedriver\bs or front passenger seatTap on the application.
The expanded view of the application is dis-
played.To close the menu: select G.Opening and closing the context menu for a sug-
gestionPress and hold on a suggestion. The context menu opens and shows the No
Longer Suggest option, for example.To close: swipe downwards.
Removing a suggestion from the display area
Swipe the suggestion upwards.MBUX multimedia system343

Showing all applicationsPress © brie"Oy.
Available applications are displayed. The
global search is available.To hide applications: brie"Oy press © again.Switching between zero layer and home screen
with classic menuPress and hold ©.
The home screen with classic menu is shown.To return to the zero layer: press and hold on
© .Home screen overview1Status line2Calls up user pro"Nle settings and switches
user3Using the global search4Calls up the Control Center: pull the bar down5Calls up favorites6Displays in the status line344MBUX multimedia system

7Calls up an application8Quick-access to application9Global menuG Calls up previous menu© Press and hold: switches between home
screen and zero layer

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To move the digital map: touch the
touchscreen and move your "Nnger in any
direction.To save the destination in the digital map:
touch the touchscreen and hold until a mes- sage is shown.To set the volume on a scale: touch the
touchscreen and move the "Nnger to the le"s or
right.To call up a global menu in the applications:
touch the touchscreen and hold until the
Options menu appears.
Function of the MBUX voice assistant
&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 thetra"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.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.
Using the MBUX voice assistant, vehicle functions and various areas of the MBUX multimedia systemcan be operated by voice input. The MBUX voice
assistant is operational approximately half a
minute a"ser switching on the vehicle and can be
operated from all seats. Further information and
examples of voice commands can be found in the
Digital Operator\bs Manual.
You can use the MBUX voice assistant to operate
the following functions depending on the vehicle equipment:
= Telephone
= Text message and e-mail
= Navigation
= Radio and media
= Vehicle functions
= Online functions
Full functionality of the voice control system is only available for you with activation of onlinevoice control.
Conducting a dialog
Starting a dialog
Say "Hey Mercedes" to activate the MBUX
voice assistant. Voice activation must be switched on in the multimedia system.MBUX multimedia system347

orPress the £ button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
A blue line appears in the MBUX multimedia
system. The dialog can be started.
For the dialog with the MBUX voice assistant, you
can use complete sentences of colloquial lan-
guage as voice commands. Voice activation can
also be directly combined with a voice command,
e.g. "Hey Mercedes, how fast can I drive"" .
Calling up help
For information about the MBUX voice assis- tant: say "Hey Mercedes, what can you do""Digital Operator\bs Manual: "Show me the
Operator's Manual". The full extent of the Dig-
ital Operator\bs Manual is available when the vehicle is stationary.
Operating functions (examples)
To operate the navigation: "Search for an
Asian restaurant, but not Japanese, in South
Manhattan."To operate the phone: "Call my father."To change the system language to English
(short command): "Change language to Eng-
lish".To operate the radio: "Show me the list of
radio stations."To operate media: "Switch on random play-
back."To operate vehicle functions: "Switch the
seat heating to level 2."To operate online functions: "What's the time
in Sydney""To ask a question about the vehicle: "Do I
have Blind Spot Assist""
Overview of the MBUX Interior Assistant
&WARNING Risk of injury from the cam-
era\bs laser radiation
This product uses a classi"Ncation 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 quali"Ned 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.
\bThe camera records image data for the appli- cations, for example body, head and hand
detection.
The camera converts the image data directly
into meta data. No image data is saved in the
process. The data is only processed in the
vehicle and is not transmitted from the vehi- cle.\bWhen you start the vehicle, the MBUX Interior
Assistant is activated automatically. You can switch the Interior Assistant on or o"M. The set-
ting is saved in your current user pro"Nle and is
seat-speci"Nc. Via the user pro"Nle this is also
available in other vehicles with the MBUX Inte-
rior Assistant. This means that you only have
to make the setting once and can take it with you to the other vehicle.348MBUX multimedia system