MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV 2018 COMAND Manual

The following driving status data is transmitted:
RGear position engaged
RDifference between parked, stationary,
coasting and driving
RInstrument cluster day/night mode
These data are transmitted in order to adapt the
content displayed to the driving situation.
The following position data is transmitted:
RCoordinates
RSpeed
RCompass direction
RAcceleration direction
These data are transmitted only when naviga-
tion is active in order to improve navigation (e.g.
when driving through a tunnel).
Android Auto
Introduction
Android Auto can be used for functions on
mobile phones with the Android operating sys-
tem:
RAndroid Auto-capable apps of the mobile
phone are shown in the multimedia system.
RAudio content from the mobile phone is
played back in the multimedia system.
Only one mobile phone at a time can be con-
nected to the multimedia system via Android
Auto.
While using Android Auto, various multimedia
system functions such as navigation, are not
available.
The availability of Android Auto and Android
Auto apps may vary from country to country and
depending on the equipment in the vehicle.
The respective provider is responsible for the
application and the associated services and
content.
Connecting a mobile phone via
Android Auto
Requirements:
RFor safety reasons, initial activation of
Android Auto on the multimedia system must
be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.
RThe mobile phone supports Android Auto
starting from Android 5.0.
RThe Android Auto app is installed on the
mobile phone.
RIn order to use the telephone functions, a
mobile phone needs to be connected with the
multimedia system via Bluetooth
®.
RThe full range of functions for Android Auto is
only possible with an Internet connection.
RThe mobile phone is connected to the USB
port ç on the multimedia system via a USB
cable.
The multimedia system automatically estab-
lishes a connection to the mobile phone via
Bluetooth
®. If this is unsuccessful, an error mes-
sage will appear. In this case, you should con-
nect the mobile phone manually via Bluetooth
®
(Ypage 90).
Starting Android Auto
Multimedia system
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo show the main function bar: slide 5the
controller.
XTo select Tel/®: press the controller.
XTo selectAndroid Auto: turn and press the
controller.
A message informs you that no Android Auto
device is connected.
Mobile phone
XConnect the mobile phone to the USB port
ç in the center console.
When activated manually, a message to start Android Auto appears on the display of the
multimedia system.
XTo confirm the message: press the controller.
The Android Auto app is shown in the multi-
media system display.
Setting up automatic connection
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo display the main function bar: slide 5the
controller.
XTo select Tel/®: press the controller.
XTo selectAndroid Auto: turn and press the
controller.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
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XTo selectStart Android Auto Automati‐cally: turn and press the controller.
XAllow automatic connection O.
Android Auto starts automatically as soon as
the mobile phone is connected to the USB
port ç of the multimedia system.
Changing the sound settings
When Android Auto is active, you can change the
sound settings in the radio menu.
XTo call up the radio menu: press the $
button.
XTo show the main function bar: slide 5the
controller.
XTo select Radio: turn and press the controller.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select à: turn and press the controller.
Change the sound settings.
Activating voice control
When Android Auto is active, you can start the
mobile phone's voice control.
XPress and hold the ?button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
Depending on the mobile phone a tone
sounds.
Ending Android Auto
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only can-
cel Android Auto when your vehicle is stationary.
XTerminate the USB connection between the
mobile phone and the multimedia system.
The No
AndroidAutoDeviceConnectedPlease ensure that your device isconnected to the correct USB port.message appears in the multifunction display
Transmitted vehicle data
When using Android Auto, specific vehicle data
is transmitted to the mobile phone. This makes
it possible to use selected mobile phone serv-
ices efficiently. The mobile phone does not have
active access to vehicle data. The following system information is transmitted:
RMultimedia system software version
RSystem ID (anonymous)
These data are transmitted in order to optimize communication between the vehicle and mobile
phone.
A random vehicle code is generated for this pur-
pose and in order to assign multiple vehicles to
the mobile phone.
This code is not related to the vehicle identifi-
cation number (VIN) and is deleted if the multi-
media system is reset (
Ypage 42).
The following driving status data is transmitted:
RGear position engaged
RDifference between parked, stationary,
coasting and driving
RInstrument cluster day/night mode
These data are transmitted in order to adapt the
content displayed to the driving situation.
The following position data is transmitted:
RCoordinates
RSpeed
RCompass direction
RAcceleration direction
These data are transmitted only when naviga-
tion is active in order to improve navigation (e.g.
when driving through a tunnel).
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Your multimediasyste mequipment
These operatin ginstruction sdescribe all th e
standar dan doptional equipment of your multi-
media system, as available at th etime of going
to press. Country-specifi cdifference sare pos -
sible. Bear in min dthat your vehicle may no t
feature all function sdescribed here. Thi salso
applies to safety-relevan tsystems an dfunc-
tions.
Read th einformation on qualifie dspecialis t
workshop sin th evehicle Operator's Manual.
Important safet ynotes
GWARNING
If you operat einformation systems an dcom-
munication equipment integrated in th evehi-
cl e when driving, you may be distracted from
th etraffic situation .You could also los econ-
trol of th evehicle. There is aris kof an acci-
dent.
Only operat ethis equipment when th etraffic
situation permits. If you are no tsur ethat this
is possible, par kth evehicle payin gattention
to traffic condition san doperat eth eequip-
men twhen th evehicle is stationary.
You mus tobserv eth elegal requirements fo rth e
country in whic hyou are drivin gwhen operatin g
th esystem.
General notes
Connection difficulties whil eth evehi-
cle is in motion
The connection may be los tif:
Rth emobile phone networ kcoverage is insuf -
ficien t
Rthevehicle has moved into amobile phone
cell wit hno free channels
Rth eSI M car dused is no tcompatible wit hth e
networ kavailable
Function restrictions (Canada)
You will no tbe able to use th eMercedes-Ben z
Apps an dInternet connection ,or will no longer
be able to use them, or may hav eto wait befor e
usin gthem, in th efollowin gsituations:
Rif your mobile phone is switched of f
Rif your mobile phone has notbee nenable dfo r
Internet access
Rif th eBluetoot h®function is switched of fon
th emultimedia syste mandth edesire d
mobile phone is suppose dto be connecte d
via Bluetoot h
®
Rif theBluetoot h®function is switched of fon
th emobile phone an dth ephone is suppose d
to be connecte dvia Bluetoot h
®
Rif either themobile phone networ kor th e
mobile phone doe sno tallo wsimultaneous
use of aphone an dan Internet connection
Rif th emobile phone has no tbee nenable dfo r
Internet access via Bluetoot h®
The driver is notpermitte dto cal lup websites
whil edrivin gan duse of th eMercedes-Ben z
Apps is restricted.
iIt is possible that you may no tbe able to
receiv ecalls when an Internet connection is
active .Thi sdepends on th emobile phone an d
th emobile phone networ kused .
Conditions for access
USA: to use Mercedes-Ben zApps an dInternet
access ,mbrace mus tbe activated an dopera-
tional. Furthermore, mbrace mus tbe activated
fo rMercedes-Ben zApps an dInternet access .
Canada: amobile phone mus tbe connecte dvia
Bluetoot h
®(Ypage 90) wit hth emultimedia sys -
tem. Furthermore, you need avalid mobile ser -
vic econtrac twit h a dat aoption ,whic his used to
calculat eth eassociated connection costs.
Conditions for aBluetoot h
®connection:
RThe mobile phone supports at leas ton eof th e
Bluetoot h®profiles DU N (Dial-Up Network-
ing) or PA N (Personal Area Network) .
The Bluetoot h
®profiles DUNan dPA Nenable
th eInternet connection of th emobile phone
to be mad eavailable to th esystem.
The term sof use are shown when th esyste mis
used fo rth efirst time an dthen once ayear
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thereafter. Only read and accept the terms of
use when the vehicle is stationary.
The driver is not permitted to call up websites
while driving and use of the Mercedes-Benz
Apps is restricted.
iThe availability of individual Mercedes-Benz
Apps may vary depending on the country.
Setting up an Internet connection
Procedure and general information
USA: to use Mercedes-Benz Apps and Internet
access, mbrace must be activated and opera-
tional. Furthermore, mbrace must be activated
for Mercedes-Benz Apps and Internet access.
No further settings are required.
Canada: in order to set up a mobile phone for
Internet access, your mobile phone must be
connected via Bluetooth
®(Ypage 90) to the
multimedia system. If you are using Internet
access for the first time, you must enable the
connected mobile phone for Internet access
(
Ypage 122). If the connected mobile phone
supports the Bluetooth®PAN profile, you do not
need to make additional settings. The Internet
connection is established. If the connected
mobile phone does not support the named Blue-
tooth
®profile, predefined (Ypage 122 )or man-
ual access data (Ypage 123) must be set.
Enabling the mobile phone for Inter-
net access
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the main function bar: slide 5
the controller.
XTo select Tel/®: press the controller.
XTo selectInternet: turn and press the con-
troller.
The menu with the Internet functions is dis-
played.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Settings: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select Configure Internet Settings:
turn and press the controller.
The device list is displayed.
XTo select Search for Bluetooth Phone:
turn and press the controller.
Mobile phones are displayed that:
Rare connected to the multimedia system
Rfulfill the conditions for the Internet func-
tions
Rhave not yet been set up for the Internet
function
XTo select a mobile phone from the device list: turn the controller and press to confirm.
If the mobile phone supports the Bluetooth
®
PAN profile, Internet access is set up. You can
use the Internet functions.
If the connected mobile phone does not sup-
port the named Bluetooth
®profile, prede-
fined (Ypage 122) or personalized access
data (Ypage 123) must be set.
Setting access data of the mobile
phone network provider
Selecting the predefined access data of
the mobile phone network provider
XTo select Predefined Settings: turn and
press the controller.
A list of countries appears.
XTo select ConfirmSettings: turn and press
the controller.
If the data is not correct, you can edit the set-
tings (
Ypage 124).
If the mobile phone network provider provides
multiple access data options, the relevant
access data still has to be selected. This
depends on the data package used, for example. The access data for the mobile phone network
provider is selected once for the mobile phone
connected and is loaded again each time the
mobile phone is connected. Establishing a con-
nection (
Ypage 124).
You must set the access data of the mobile
phone network provider who provides the SIM
card and the associated data package (access
settings) for the connected mobile phone. The
access data remains the same when you are in a
different country (roaming). The access data of
another network is notselected.
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Manually setting the access data of the
mobile phone network provider
XTo selectManual Settings: turn and press
the controller.
An overview of the provider settings appears.
XSet access data (Ypage 123).
XTo select ConfirmSettings: turn and press
the controller.
The access data for the mobile phone network
provider is selected once for the mobile phone
connected and is loaded again each time the
mobile phone is connected.
You must set the access data of the mobile
phone network provider who provides the SIM
card and the associated data package (access
settings) for the connected mobile phone. The
access data remains the same when you are in a
different country (roaming). The access data of
another network is notselected.
Setting access data
Set the access data in accordance with your
data package. You can contact your mobile
phone network provider to obtain the precise
access data.
Explanation of the access data
Input fieldMeaning
Phone Num‐ber:Access number for estab-
lishing the connection
The access number
depends on the mobile
phone used. For GSM/
UMTS mobile phones,
*99***1#
is used as a
standard.
AccessPoint:APN network access point
(A ccess PointName)
You can obtain this infor-
mation from your mobile
phone network provider.
Entry is not necessary for
all mobile phone network
providers and mobile
phones.
PDP Type:Internet protocol used.
You can obtain this infor-
mation from your mobile
phone network provider.
Input fieldMeaning
User ID:The user identification can
be obtained from your
mobile phone network pro-
vider.
Entry is not necessary for
all mobile phone network
providers.
Password:The password can be
obtained from your mobile
phone network provider.
Entry is not necessary for
all mobile phone network
providers.
Auto DNS:Automatic allocation of
DNS servers is activated. If
the function is deactivated,
the DNS server addresses
must be entered manually.
DNS (D omainName
Service).
DNS1:
DNS2:
Fields for entering the DNS
server addresses manually.
The address can be
obtained from your mobile
phone network provider.
Managing existing access data
Calling up the device list
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the main function bar: slide 5
the controller.
XTo select Tel/®: press the controller.
XTo selectInternet: turn and press the con-
troller.
The menu with the Internet functions is dis-
played.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Settings: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select Configure Internet Settings:
turn and press the controller.
The device list is displayed.
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Editing the access data
The mobile phone must be connected with the
system for the access data to be changed.
When the Internet connection is active, you can-not edit or delete the access data of the cur-
rently set mobile phone network provider.
XCall up the device list (Ypage 123).
XTo highlight the desired mobile phone in the
device list: turn the controller.
XTo select G: slide 9the controller.
XTo select Change Configuration: turn and
press the controller.
XSelect Predefined SettingsorManualSettings.
The provider settings are displayed.
In order to edit the access data of the mobile
phone network provider you have two options:
ROption 1: select the predefined access data of
the mobile phone network provider
(
Ypage 122).
ROption 2: manually set the access data of the
mobile phone network provider (Ypage 123).
Canceling Internet access permission
for a mobile phone
XCall up the device list (Ypage 123).
XTo highlight the desired mobile phone in the
device list: turn the controller.
XTo select G: slide 9the controller.
XTo select Delete Configuration: turn and
press the controller.
A prompt appears asking whether you wish to
delete the Internet configuration.
XTo select Yes: turn and press the controller.
The Internet access permission for the mobile
phone is now canceled. The mobile phone can
now no longer be used by the system for
Internet functions.
Establishing/ending the connection
Establishing a connection
Read the conditions for establishing a connec-
tion (Ypage 121). A connection can be established, for example
by:
Rentering a web address
Rcalling up a Mercedes-Benz App
Rcalling up a favorite
Ending the connection
XPress Cancelin the connections window.
Connection status
:Display of existing connection and signal
strength
In most cases, the current connection status is
then shown in the status bar when you switch to
another main function.
Detailed connection status
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the main function bar: slide 5
the controller.
XTo select Tel/®: press the controller.
XTo selectInternet: turn and press the con-
troller.
The menu with the Internet functions is dis-
played.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Settings: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select Connection Status: turn and
press the controller.
The following information is displayed:
Rthe volume of transferred data
Rconnection status
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Ending the connection
USA:you cannot cancel the connection your-
self. The Internet connection is automatically
terminated if the system does not recognize any
user input within a five-minute time period.
Canada:
XTo switch from the menu with the Internet
functions to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select ©: turn and press the controller.
If the mobile phone Internet connection is can-
celed, the multimedia system tries to reconnect.
You should therefore always end the connection
in the multimedia system.
Mercedes-Benz Apps
General notes
To be able to use Mercedes-Benz Apps, you have
to register and confirm the terms and condi-
tions.
Calling up Mercedes-Benz Apps
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the main function bar: slide 5
the controller.
XTo select Tel/®: press the controller.
XTo selectInternet: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and
press the controller.
XTo call up the app: turn and press the con-
troller.
You can find further Mercedes-Benz Apps and
information under:
http://apps.mercedes-benz.com/apps/
iThe available features are country-depend-
ent.
License fees may be applicable.
Voice control of Mercedes-Benz Apps
If voice-operated control of a Mercedes-Benz
app is available, this is shown by the osym-
bol in the app.
XCall up a Mercedes-Benz app (Ypage 125).
XTo use voice-operated control: select o.
XSay the question or prompt.
iVoice control is not available in all countries
or all languages.
Web browser
Calling up a website
Function restrictions
Internet pages cannot be shown while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
Entering a web address
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the main function bar: slide 5
the controller.
XTo select Tel/®: press the controller.
XTo selectInternet: turn and press the con-
troller.
The menu with the Internet functions is dis-
played.
XTo select www: turn and press the controller.
An input menu for the web address is dis-
played.
XEnter characters using the controller or the
number keypad.
XTo finish entry and call up a website: select
¬.
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Selecting a web address from the list
XWhen the character bar is displayed, slide
5the controller.
XTo select the desired web address: turn and
press the controller.
The web address can still be changed as
desired.
XTo call up a website: select ¬.
The website is called up.
Navigating the website
StepResult
XTurn the controllerNavigates from one
selectable item (e.g.
link, text field or
menu) to the next and
highlights the respec-
tive element on the
website.
Sliding the controller:
XLeft or right 1
XUp or down4
XDiagonally2
Moves the pointer on
the page.
XPress the control-
lerOpens the selected
item.
XPress%Calls up the menu.
Menu functions
:Closes the browser
;Back or forwards
=Updates or cancels
?URL entry
AFavorites
BOptions
XTo show the menu: press the%button.
XTo call up the Options menu: select3by
turning and pressing the controller.
XTo close the website: select&.
XTo call up the previous website: select
t.
XTo call up the next website: selectu.
XTo refresh the website: selectø.
The website is refreshed. This procedure may
take some time.
iWhile the website is loading, a cross
appears in the menu. This can be used to can-
cel the loading procedure.
XTo enter a URL: selectg.
XEnter a web address (URL) (Ypage 125).
XFavorites: selectf.
The Favorites menu appears (Ypage 128).
Options menu
Adding to bookmarks
Adds the current website to the favorites. The
website can then be called up using the menu.
You can store up to 20 favorites in the menu.
XTo show the menu: press the%button.
XTo select 3: turn and press the controller.
XSelectAdd to Bookmarks.
The The page has been added to your
bookmarks.message appears.
Current URL
XTo show the menu: press the%button.
XTo select 3: turn and press the controller.
XSelectCurrent URL.
The URL appears.
Zoom
You can use this function to enlarge web pages.
XTo show the menu: press the%button.
XTo select 3: turn and press the controller.
A menu appears. The #dot indicates the cur-
rent setting.
XSelect Zoom.
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XTo navigate on the web page: slide1,
4 or2 the controller.
XTo zoom in on the web page: turn the control-
ler.
Jumping from link to link
You can use this function to skip from one link to
the next on a website.
XTo show the menu: press the%button.
XTo select 3: turn and press the controller.
A menu appears. The #dot indicates the cur-
rent setting.
XSelect Jump From Link To Link.
If a website has been called up and the con-
troller is turned, the cursor jumps from link to
link.
Directional scrolling
You can use this function to scroll up and down
on the web page.
XTo show the menu: press the%button.
XTo select 3: turn and press the controller.
A menu appears. The #dot indicates the cur-
rent setting.
XSelect Directional Scrolling.
If a website has been called up and the con-
troller is turned, the cursor moves up or down
depending on the direction of the turn.
Settings
Overview
XTo show the menu: press the%button.
XTo select 3: turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
XSelect Settings.
You can activate or deactivate the following set-
tings:
RDownload Images Automatically
It may take some time to download the con-
tents of websites that contain a large amount
of images. Therefore, it may be useful to deac-
tivate this option.
RBlock Pop-Ups
Pop-ups are windows (usually with advertise-
ments) which are displayed automatically when you call up a website. You can block
these displays.
RActivate Javascript
JavaScript makes it possible to display and
interact with dynamic content on the website.
RAllow Cookies
Some websites save information in small text
files (cookies) on your system. You can deter-
mine whether cookies may be stored.
REnable Internet Audio
You can switch the browser's audio playback
on or off here.
RHide Scroll Bars
You can show or hide the scroll bar here.
RShow Link Target
You can display the link's URL here.
RCharacter Size
You can select the font size which is used
when displaying the website.
RCharacter Code
You can select a different character set here,
e.g. if the characters of a website appear dis-
torted.
Changing settings
XTo select the desired setting: turn and press
the controller.
Switch the setting on Oor off ª.
Changing the character size or character
code
XSelect CharacterSizeorCharacterCode.
XTo select the setting you require: turn and
press the controller.
iIf you change the settings, the websites may
not be displayed correctly.
Deleting private data
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XPress the%button.
XTo switch to the main function bar: slide 5
the controller.
XTo select Tel/®: press the controller.
XTo selectInternet: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Settings: slide6, turn and press
the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Delete Private Data: turn and
press the controller.
XTo select the setting you require: turn and
press the controller.
or
XSelect Delete All Data On Exit.
Switch the setting on Oor off ª.
OptionFunction
AllDeletes all personal
data.
CacheDeletes data in the
cache.
CookiesDeletes cookies that
are created by web-
sites which you have
called up.
URL HistoryDeletes all websites
visited (path).
ODelete AllData On ExitIf this function is acti-
vated O, all personal
data is deleted when
you exit the Internet
browser.
Favorites
Introduction
Favorites are frequently visited websites.
Creating favorites
Adding a favorite in the menu
XPress the %button.
The last function called up appears.
XTo select Tel/®in the main function bar:
slide 5, turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Internet: turn and press the con-
troller.
The menu for the Internet functions appears.
XSelect www.
XEnter the web address (URL) and name using
the character bar and press ¬.
Adding to favorites
XTo call up the menu: press the %button.
XTo select 3: turn and press the controller.
XSelectAdd to Bookmarks(Ypage 126).
Selecting favorites
XPress the %button.
The last function called up appears.
XTo select Tel/®in the main function bar:
slide 5, turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Internet: turn and press the con-
troller.
The menu for the Internet functions appears.
XTo select the Internet Favoritesmenu:
turn and press the controller.
The Favorites menu appears.
XSelect the desired bookmark.
The favorite is opened in a new window.
Editing favorites
XPress the %button.
The last function called up appears.
XTo select Tel/®in the main function bar:
slide 5, turn and press the controller.
A menu appears.
XTo select Internet: turn and press the con-
troller.
The menu for the Internet functions appears.
XTo select the Internet Favoritesmenu:
turn and press the controller.
The Favorites menu appears.
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