MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2023 Owners Manual

Tap on ] the map.
or
In the route overview, select ] Parking
Spaces .Select the search position and search "Nlter,
e.g. Near Destination and Parking Garages .
The map shows car parks suited to the selec-
ted settings.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 parking garage/parking
lot
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 needfor observation of the actual circumstan-
ces.
= Available payment options (Mercedes pay,
coins, bank notes, cards)
= Details on parking tari"Ms
= Number of available parking spaces
= Payment method (e.g. at parking meters)
= Services/facilities at the parking option
= Telephone numberCalculate the route (  page 375).
Notes on the dashcam
*NOTE Risk of legal consequences due to
violation of legal regulations and data pro-
tection provisions
You are legally responsible for operation and
use of the dashcam functions.
The legal requirements relating to operation
and use of the dashcam can vary depending
on the country in which the dashcam is oper-
ated.
This function is not permitted in all countries.Before using the dashcam, read up on
the content of the legal regulations, in
particular the data protection require-
ments in the respective country of use.Observe the legal regulations, in particu-
lar the data protection requirements.\bObserve the following notes for safe opera-
tion:
= Only use FAT32 or exFAT formatted USB
storage media.
= Use USB-IF certi"Ned USB storage media.
The USB-IF is a non-pro"Nt society and
stands for USB Implementers Forum.
Based on the USB speci"Ncation, the USB-
IF certi"Nes e.g. USB versions, correspond-
ing cables and plugs as well as methods for supplying energy via the USB interface.
= Frequent and continuous high-speed over-
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media. Mercedes-Benz recommends a
high-quality external SSD drive.
The abbreviation SSD stands for solid-
state drive.\bThe "Nle size and therefore the duration of sin-
gle recording is limited by the limitations of the USB "Oash drive format. So FAT32 format-
ted USB "Oash drives do not allow "Nles larger
than 4 GB, for example. When the "Nle size is reached, the recording
stops and you receive a noti"Ncation.\bThe following functions are available in the
Gallery app:
= Switching write protection on or o"M
= Deleting video "Nles
Selecting a USB device for a video recording with
the dashcam
Requirements
= At least one USB device is connected with the
multimedia system .
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Apps 5
DashcamSelect the USB symbol.Select the USB device.\bWhen USB devices contain multiple partitions,
recorded video "Nles are not always displayed
in the recording list. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
USB devices with one partition.
Starting or stopping video recording with the dashcam
Requirements
= For recording and saving a video "Nle: a USB
device is connected with the multimedia sys- tem.
= The vehicle is switched on.
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Apps 5
DashcamIf several USB devices are connected with the
multimedia system, select a USB device
(  page 380).
If no USB device is selected, a selection is made automatically when recording starts.To select a recording mode: select Loop
Recording or Individual Recording .
Loop Recording records several short video
"Nles. When the memory is full, recording is
continued automatically. In doing so, other
"Nles will be overwritten starting with the oldest
"Nle.
Individual Recording stops recording when
the memory limit is reached. An individual
recording is automatically protected against
being overwritten.To start: select Start Recording .
The length of the recording is shown. The Do
not remove the storage medium during
recording. Before removing the storage
medium, eject it first. message appears. The
video "Nle is stored on the USB device.380MBUX multimedia system

To end: select End Recording .\bIn some countries, geo-coordinates (longitude
and latitude) are shown in the video image.
For technical reasons, the geo-coordinates
may show greater inaccuracies.
A report may appear in the following cases:
= Individual Recording : the memory is full or
there are only a few minutes recording time
available. The video recording stops or will be
stopped imminently.
Change the USB device or delete a video "Nle.
= The camera is not functional, the Camera
Unavailable message appears.
Have the camera checked in an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
= If the country border indication has been
switched on.
= If an outdoor recording is started with the
camera app during a dashcam recording, the
dashcam recording pauses and resumes auto-
matically a"ser the camera recording is "Nn-
ished. A noti"Ncation to this e"Mect is displayed.
Telephone
Telephony

qNotes on telephony
&WARNING Risk of distraction from operat-
ing integrated communication equipment
while the vehicle is in motion
If you operate communication equipment inte-
grated 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.&WARNING Risk of accident from operating
mobile communication equipment while
the vehicle is in motion
Mobile communication devices distract the
driver from the tra"Pc situation. This can also
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
As a driver, only operate mobile commu-
nication devices when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.As a vehicle occupant, use mobile com-
munication devices only in the designa-
ted area, e.g. in the rear passenger com-
partment.You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system and mobile com-
munication equipment in the vehicle.&WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around
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and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone receptacles cannot always retain all
objects within.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.Always stow objects so that they cannot
be thrown around in such situations.Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage spaces, parcel
nets or stowage nets.Close the lockable stowage spaces before starting a journey.Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the trunk/cargo compart-
ment.Observe the additional information on stowing
mobile communications devices correctly:
= Loading the vehicle (  page 142)
Bluetooth n
connection:
The menu view and the available functions in the
telephone menu are in part dependent on the
Bluetooth n
pro"Nle of the connected mobile
phone. If the mobile phone supports all the fol-
lowing Bluetooth n
pro"Nles, the full range of fea-
tures is available:
= PBAP (Phone Book Access Pro"Nle)
- The contacts on the mobile phone are
shown automatically on the multimedia system.
= MAP (Message Access Pro"Nle)
- The mobile phone message functions can
be used on the multimedia system.
= HFP (hands-free pro"Nle)
- Wireless telephony is available on the mul-
timedia system.
= SAP (SIM Access Pro"Nle)
- The car telephone has access to the SIM
card data and dials into the mobile phone
network via the exterior antenna.
Irrespective of this, Bluetooth n
audio functionality
can by used with any mobile radio unit.For information on the range of functions of the
mobile radio unit to be connected, see the manu-
facturer\bs operating instructions.
Network connection:
The following cases can lead to the call being dis-
connected while the vehicle is in motion:
= You switch into a transmission/reception sta-
tion, in which no communication channel is free.
= The SIM card used is not compatible with the
network available
= A mobile phone with "Twincard" is logged into
the network with the second SIM card at the
same time
The multimedia system supports calls in HD Voice n
for improved speech quality. A require-
ment for this is that the mobile phone and the mobile phone network provider of the person you
are calling support HD Voice n
.
Depending on the quality of the connection, the voice quality may "Ouctuate.382MBUX multimedia system

Further information can be obtained from anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at: https://
www.mercedes-benz.com/connect.
q Telephone menu overview1Bluetooth n
device name of the currently con-
nected mobile phone/of the mobile phone2Bluetooth n
device name of the currently con-
nected mobile phone/of the mobile phone
(two phone mode)3Signal strength of the mobile phone network4Battery status of the connected mobile phone5Options6Messages7Calls up devices8Numerical pad9Starts contact search

q Telephony operating modes overview
Depending on your equipment, the following tel- ephony operating modes are available:
= A mobile phone is connected to the multime-
dia system via Bluetooth n
.
= Two mobile phones are connected with the
multimedia system via Bluetooth n
(two phone
mode).
- You can use all the functions of the multi-
media system with both mobile phones.

q Connecting a mobile phone
Requirements
= Bluetooth n
is activated on the mobile phone
(see the manufacturer\bs operating instruc- tions).
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=Bluetooth n
is activated on the multimedia sys-
tem.
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Phone 5
= 5
Devices
5 Devices
Searching for a mobile phoneSelect Connect New Device .
Connecting a mobile phone
Select a mobile phone.
A code is displayed in the multimedia system
and on the mobile phone.If both codes match, con"Nrm the code on the
mobile phone.

q Functions in the telephony menu
In the telephony menu you have the following
functions, for example:
= Making calls, e.g.:
- 3 Accepting a call
- L End Call
- Answering a call with a message
-J Conference
- Accepting or rejecting a waiting call
= Managing contacts, e.g.:
- Downloading mobile phone contacts
- Managing the format of a contact\bs name
- Deleting favorites
= Receiving and sending messages, e.g.:
- Using the read-aloud function
- Dictating a new messageMercedes me Apps
Mercedes me calls

qMaking a call via the overhead control panel
1me button for service or information calls2SOS button cover3SOS button (emergency call system)
Making a Mercedes me call
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Press me button 1.
Making an emergency call
To open the cover of SOS button 2 , press it
brie"Oy.Press and hold SOS button 3 for at least one
second.
If a Mercedes me call is active, an emergency call
can still be triggered. This has priority over all
other active calls.

q Information about the Mercedes me call using
the me button
A call to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center has
been initiated via the me button in the overhead control panel or the multimedia system(  page 384).
Using the voice dialog system you access the desired service:
= Accident and Breakdown Management
= Mercedes-Benz Customer Center for general
information about the vehicle
You can "Nnd information on the following topics:
= Activation of Mercedes me connect
= Operating the vehicle
= Nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
= Other products and services from Mercedes-
Benz
Data is transferred during the connection to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Center (  page 387).

q Calling the Mercedes-Benz customer center
using the multimedia system
Requirements
= Access to a GSM network is available.
= The contract partner\bs GSM network coverage
is available in the respective region.
= The vehicle must be switched on so that vehi-
cle data can be transferred automatically.Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Phone 5

Requirements for collision detection in the con-text of accident management:
= The vehicle is equipped with an anti-the"s
alarm system (ATA) (code 551).
= The vehicle is equipped with the interior pro-
tection (code 882).
= The vehicle is equipped with the Anti-The"s
Protection Package (code P54).
= The collision detection service with the"s noti"N-
cation has been activated on Mercedes me
connect.
If a collision is detected when the tow-away alarm
is armed on a locked vehicle, you will receive a
noti"Ncation in the multimedia system when you
switch the vehicle on.
The message informs you about the potentially
a"Mected area of the vehicle and the strength of
the collision.
In the event an accident or breakdown is detec-
ted, the emergency guide shows safety notes in
the multimedia system display. This may take a few seconds.\bThe availability of collision detection dependson the vehicle.
A"ser quitting the emergency guide display on the
multimedia system, a prompt appears asking
whether you would like to get support from the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Center.
Select Call.
= A"ser your agreement, or if the Mercedes
me connect service "Accident and Break-
down Management" is active, the vehicle
data is transferred automatically
(  page 388).
= The Mercedes-Benz Customer Center
takes your call and organizes the break-
down and accident assistance.
You may be charged for these services.\bDepending on the severity of the accident, an
automatic emergency call can be initiated. This has priority over all other active calls
(  page 392).\bIn addition, if the Mercedes me connect
service "Telediagnostics" is active, a similar
prompt can appear a"ser a delay in the eventof a breakdown. If you are already in contact
with the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center or
have already received support, this prompt
can be ignored or declined.\bIf you answer the prompt for support from the Mercedes-Benz Customer Center with Call
Later , the message will be hidden and appear
again later.
The prompt triggered by the Mercedes me
connect service "Telediagnostics", can either
be con"Nrmed or declined. A"ser being
declined, this will not be shown again.

q Arranging a service appointment via a
Mercedes me call
If you have activated the maintenance manage-
ment service, relevant vehicle data is transferred
automatically to the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Center. You will then receive individual recom-
mendations regarding the maintenance of your vehicle.
Regardless of whether you have consented to the maintenance management service, the multime-dia system reminds you a"ser a certain amount of
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time that a service is due. A prompt appears ask-ing if you would like to make an appointment.To arrange a service appointment: select Call.
A"ser your agreement, the vehicle data is
transferred and the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Center takes your preferred appointment date.
The information is then sent to your desired
service outlet.
This will contact you to con"Nrm the appoint-
ment and if necessary consult about the
details.\bIf you select Call Later a"ser the service mes-
sage appears, the message is hidden and
reappears at a later time.

q Data transferred during a Mercedes me call
If you initiate a service call using Mercedes me, data is transferred to enable targeted advice and
an e"Pcient service.
The following requirements must be ful"Nlled for
the transfer of the data:
= The vehicle is switched on.
= The required data transfer technology is sup-
ported by the mobile phone network provider.
= The quality of the mobile connection is su"P-
cient.
Multi-stage transfer depends on the following fac- tors:
= Reason for the initiation of the call
= The available mobile phone transmission tech-
nology.
= The activated Mercedes me connect services.
= The service selected in the voice control sys-
tem.\bThe scope of the data transmitted depends on
the vehicle model and equipment. For techni-
cal reasons, not all data is available at all
times.
Data transfer if Mercedes me connect services
are not activated
If no Mercedes me connect services are activa-
ted, the following data is transferred:
= Vehicle identi"Ncation number
= Time of the call
= Reason for the initiation of the call
=Con"Nrmation of the data protection prompt
= Country indicator of the vehicle
= Set language for the multimedia system
= Telephone number of the communication plat-
form installed in the vehicle
If a call is made for a service appointment via the
service reminder, the following data is also trans-
mitted:
= Current mileage and maintenance data
If a call is made a"ser automatic accident or break-
down detection using the multimedia system, the following data is also transmitted:
= Current mileage and maintenance data
= Current vehicle location
If Accident and Breakdown Management is called
via the voice control system, the following data
can also be called up from the vehicle by the
Mercedes-Benz customer center:
= Current vehicle locationMBUX multimedia system387

Data processing
The data transmitted within the scope of the call is deleted from the processing system a"ser the
call is "Nnished, in so far as this data is not being
used for other activated Mercedes me connect
services.
The incident-speci"Nc data is processed and stored
in the Mercedes-Benz customer center and, if required to process the incident, forwarded to the
service partner authorized by the Mercedes-Benz customer center. Take note of the data protection
information on the Mercedes me Internet page
https://www.mercedes.me or in the recorded
message immediately a"ser calling the Mercedes-
Benz customer center.\bThe recorded message is not available in every country.
Mercedes me connect

q Information on Mercedes me connect
Mercedes me connect consists of multiple serv-
ices.
You can use the following services via the multi-
media system and the overhead control panel, for
example:
= Accident and Breakdown Management (me
button or situation-dependent display in the multimedia system)
= Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call System (auto-
matic emergency call and SOS button)
The Mercedes me connect Accident and Break-
down Management and the Mercedes-Benz emer-
gency call center are available to you around the
clock.
The me button and the SOS button can be found
on the vehicle\bs overhead control panel
(  page 384).
You can also call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Center using the multimedia system (  page 385).
Please note that Mercedes me connect is a Mercedes-Benz service. In emergencies, "Nrst call
the national emergency services using the stand-
ard national emergency service telephone num-
bers. In emergencies, you can also use theMercedes-Benz emergency call system
(  page 392).
Please note the Mercedes me connect terms of
use and the data protection information for
Mercedes me connect. You can "Nnd these in your
Mercedes me user account.
Further information about Mercedes me connect
services can be obtained in the Mercedes me Por- tal: https://me.secure.mercedes-benz.com

q Information on Mercedes me connect Accident
and Breakdown Management\bAccident and Breakdown Management is not
available in every country. Contact an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center to "Nnd out
whether this function is available in your coun- try.
The Accident and Breakdown Management can
include the following functions:
= Supplement to the Mercedes-Benz emergency
call system (  page 392)
If necessary, the contact person at the
Mercedes-Benz emergency call center for-
wards the call to Mercedes me connect Acci-
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