MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SALOON LONG 2022 Owners Manual

Overview and operation
Notes on the MBUX multimedia system
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WARNING Risk of dis traction from infor-
mation systems and communications
equipment
If you operate information systems and com-
munication de
vices integrated in the vehicle
when driving, you could be distracted from the
traPc situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle. 
Only operate this equipment when the
tr

aPc situation permits. 
If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
v
ehicle whilst paying attention to road
and traPc conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary. You must observe the legal requirements for the
countr

y in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system.
Depending on the equipment, the scope of func-
tion and pr
oduct designation of your MBUX multi-
media system may diMer from the description and images in this Owner's Manual. For example,
r
oute guidance with augmented reality is not avail-
able in all equipment variants.
* NOTE Incr
eased surface temperature due
to direct sunlight on the central display The surface of the central display is very dark.
If t

he display is exposed to direct sunlight, the
surface can become very hot. 
If the central display has been exposed
t

o direct sunlight, allow it to cool down
before touching it for a long time. Overview of the MBUX multimedia system
1
Touch Control and control panel for the MBUX
multimedia sy

stem
MBUX stands for Mercedes-Benz User Experi-
ence.
!

C Switches sound on or
oM
ø A
djusts the volume
Further operating options: = Conducting a dialogue wit

h 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.
% You can Nnd fur
ther information about opera-
tion as well as about applications and serv-
ices in the Digital Owner's Manual.
Anti-thes pr
otection
This device is equipped with technical provisions
to protect it against thes. More detailed informa-
tion about anti-thes protection can be obtained at
a qualiNed specialist workshop. Zero Layer
Function of the zero layer
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Your sosw
are can be upgraded to a more cur-
rent version at a later date.
The zero layer provides you with dynamic content
fr
om 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 traPc information and make settings
for View (map), Messages & tones, Route. =
Ent
ertainment (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 programme, for example.
= Suggestions
Suggestions are displayed on the lower display
area based on context and your user behav-
iour. These can be dialled phone numbers,
active massage programmes or vehicle func-
tions, for example.
= Online voice applications
In the lower display area, context-dependent
services that can be executed via voice are
available for direct access.
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 system
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A long press on a suggestion opens a context
menu in whic
h further functions are available.
The learning function can be switched on and oM
for the options . Overview zero layer
Digit
al map and user-speciNc applications (exam-
ple) 1
Navigation module (reduced view)
2 Enters a destination
Searches for parking
3 Calls up the Control Centre
4 Status line 5
Calls up user pr oNle settings
6 Content sharing menu
7 Telephone
Requirement for phone: the mobile phone is
connect

ed to the MBUX multimedia system.
8 Entertainment sources (media, radio)
9 ©
Press br
ieOy shows all applications
( page 362)
Press and hold: calls up the home screen with
classic menu
A Route monitor
e.g. route list, lane recommendations, 3D
imag
e of the upcoming manoeuvre
The zero layer shows the digital map and the user
-
speciNc applications.
The following user-speciNc applications are dis-
played in the lower display area:
= Suggestions
Requirement: suggestions are activated
( page 376).
= Active applications 360
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e.g. a massage programme
= T
elephone 7
= Entertainment sources 8
= Online voice applications
The lower display area can be hidden and shown
( page 362).
Information about entertainment sources
You can operate the applications in the reduced
view or in the menu (expanded view)
( page 362).
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 op tion 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 the
mobile phones that are linked to another user
proNle.
= 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 relaxation programme =
R aising 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 relaxation programme
For example, the multimedia system suggests
a programme at a certain time.
= Opening the boot lid
Requirement: the vehicle is equipped with
boot lid convenience closing.
= Opening and closing the convenience doors
Requirement: the vehicle is equipped with
comfort doors.
= Setting the vehicle level
= Making heating settings
= Activating/deactivating Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC
= Selecting previous destinations and destina-
tions from favourites MBUX multimedia system
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Information on online voice applications
R
equirement: 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.
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: pr
ess the © but-
ton on the right side of the steering wheel.
or 
Tap on ©. Operating applications in the reduced view (exam-
ples) 
Media: t
o play the previous or next track, tap
û or ü. 
To answer a call or call a missed call: t
ap on
the contact.
Aser the connection has been established,
the call functions are available. 
To end a call: t
ap on the contact again. 
To reply to message: t
ap on a message and
dictate the message via the MBUX voice assis-
tant. 
To start a relaxation programme: t
ap on the
application and start the relaxation pro-
gramme. 
To select a previous destination: t
ap on the
application and select one of the previous
destinations. 
To select a destination from the favourites: t
ap
on the application and select the destination.
Hiding and showing the display area with applica-
tions 
To hide: pull t
he applications down. 
To show: pull t
he bar above © upwards.
or 
Select ©.
or 
Press the © butt
on on the steering wheel
on the right. 362
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Navigation module (expanded view)
Example: route guidance is active
1 TraPc event on the route
Distance from current vehicle position and
r
emaining driving time
2 Destination
3 Searches for a Nlling s
tation
4 Switches tr
aPc information display on or oM 
Tap on the navigation module (  pag
e 360). 
Select Route in t
he lower menu bar.
Operating a menu in the lower display area (exam-
ple: activ
e relaxation programme) 1
Selects a relaxation programme
2 Starts/stops a relaxation programme for the
dr

iver
3 Starts/stops a relaxation programme for the
fr

ont passenger
4 Sets the relaxation programme intensity for
t
he driver's or front passenger seat 
Tap on the application.
The e

xpanded view of the application is dis-
played. 
To close the menu: select (.
Opening and closing the context menu for a sug-
g
estion 
Press and hold on a suggestion.
The cont
ext menu opens and shows the Do
not suggest option, for example. 
To close: swipe do
wnwards.
Removing a suggestion from the display area 
Swipe the suggestion upwards. MBUX multimedia system
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Showing all applications

Press © br ieOy.
Available applications are displayed. The
global search is available. 
To hide applications: br
ieOy press © again. Switching between zero layer and home screen
wit

h classic menu 
Long press on ©.
The home scr
een with classic menu is shown. 
To return to the zero layer: pr
ess and hold on
©. Home screen overview
1
Status line
2 Calls up user pr
oNle settings and switches
user
3 Uses the global search
4 Calls up the Control Centre (pull down)
5 Calls up favourites
6 Displays in the status line 364
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7
Calls up applications
8 Quick-access to application
9 Global menu
( Calls up pr evious menu
© Calls up t
he home screen
û Pr
evious track or previous radio station
ü N
ext track or next radio station
% During a telephone call, the call duration is
displa

yed in global menu 9.
In the image, the applications are arranged as a
car
ousel. Pressing and holding on © arranges
the applications in a grid. This presentation is also
used by a smartphone, for example.
The following functions are called up in the Con-
trol Center:
= NotiNcations Centre
= Content sharing menu
= Favourites
= Vehicle quick-access Content sharing menu in the Control Center
Example: showing displays
1 Calls up a menu
2 Central display with active content (cover dis-
pla
y)
3 Displays animation for content sharing
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To move the digital map: t ouch the
touchscreen and move your Nnger in any
direction. 
To save the destination in the digital map:
t

ouch the touchscreen and hold until a mes-
sage is shown. 
To set the volume on a scale: t
ouch the
touchscreen and move the Nnger to the les or
right. 
To call up a global menu in the applications:
t

ouch the touchscreen and hold until the
Options menu appears. Function of the MBUX voice assistant
&
WARNING Risk of dis
traction from infor-
mation systems and communications
equipment
If you operate information systems and com-
munication de
vices integrated in the vehicle
when driving, you could be distracted from the
traPc situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle. 
Only operate this equipment when the
tr

aPc situation permits. 
If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
v
ehicle whilst paying attention to road
and traPc conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary. For your own safety, always observe the following
points when oper
ating mobile communications
equipment 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 unnecessarily delayed.
= Familiarise yourself with the voice control sys-
tem functions before starting the journey.
Using the MBUX voice assistant, vehicle functions
and v
arious areas of the MBUX multimedia system
can be operated by voice input. The MBUX voice
assistant is operational approximately half a
minute aser switching on the ignition and can be operated from all seats. Further information and
e

xamples of voice commands can be found in the
Digital Owner's 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 online
voice control. Conducting a dialogue
Starting a dialogue

Say "Hey Mercedes" t
o activate the MBUX
Voice Assistant. Voice activation must be
switched on in the multimedia system. MBUX multimedia system
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