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WARNING
ARNING Risk of dist raction from infor-
mation systems and communications
equipment
If yo u operate information systems and com-
munication devices integ rated in theve hicle
when driving, you could be distracted from the
tra1c situation. This could also cause youto
lose control of theve hicle. #
Only operate this equipment when the
tra1c situation pe rmits. #
Ifyo u cannot be sure of this, stop the
ve hicle whilst paying attention toroad
and tra1c conditions and operate the
equipment with theve hicle stationar y. Yo
u must obser vethe legal requ irements forthe
count ryin which you are cur rently driving when
ope rating the multimedia system.
Depending on the equipment, thera nge of func-
tions and product designation of your MBUX multi-
media system may di.er from the description and
illustrations in the Owner's Manual. Forex ample,
th e LINGU ATRO NIC and navigation system func-
tions are not available in all equipment variants. Ov
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Control panel for multimedia system
2 Media display with touch functionality
3 Operating strip, calls up applications
4 Touchpad and controls forth e multimedia sys-
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You can /nd fur ther information about opera-
tion as well as about applications and services
in the Digital Owner's Manual.
There are two USB ports in the centre console
storage compartment.
The USB port with theç symbol facilitates the
connection of the mobile phone with the multime-
dia system using a suitable cable. This will enable
yo uto use the functions of the mobile phone via
Apple CarPlay ®
or Android Auto.
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e:ifth ete mp erature is too high, the brightness
is initially reduced automaticall y.The media display
may then switch o. comple tely for a while.
% Ifyo u are wearing polarised sunglasses, it may
be di1cult toread the media displa y.
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This device is equipped with tech nical pr ovisions to
pr otect it against theT. More de tailed information
about anti-theT pr otection can be obtained at a
qu ali/ed specialist workshop. 196
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MBUX multimedia system

Connecting a mobile phone
Connecting a mobile phone
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R Blue tooth ®
is activated on the mobile phone
(see the manufacturer's operating inst ruc-
tions).
R Bluetoo th®
is activated on the multimedia sys-
te m.
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Phone
Searc
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or a mobile phone #
Select í. #
Select Connect new device.
Connecting a mobile phone
Connecting a mobile phone
Au thorisation follo ws using secure simple pairing. #
Select a mobile phone.
A code is displa yed in the multimedia system
and on the mobile phone. #
If bo thcodes match, con/rm the code on the
mobile phone.
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The functions available in theTe lephony menu
include thefo llowing:
R Making calls, e.g.:
- R Accepting a call
- k End call
- i Create conferen. call
- Accepting or rejecting a waiting call
R Managing contacts, e.g.:
- Downloading mobile phone contacts
- Editing thefo rm at of a contact's name
- Saving contacts in theve hicle
R Receiving and sending messages, e.g.:
- Using there ad-aloud function
- Dictating a new message Ov
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Wi th Sma rtphone Integ ration, you can use cer tain
functions on your mobile phone via the multimedia
system displa y.
Only one mobile phone at a time can be connected
via Smartphone Integ ration tothe multimedia sys-
te m. Also for use with two phone mode with smart-
phone integ ration, only one additional mobile phone can be connec
ted using Blue tooth ®
with the
multimedia system.
The full range of functions for Smartphone Integ ra-
tion is only possible with an Internet connection.
The app ropriate application must be downloaded
on the mobile phone touse Smartphone Integ ra-
tion. The mobile phone must be switched on and
connec tedto a USB port with theç symbol on
th e multimedia system using a suitable cable.
Apps for Smartphone Integ ration
R Apple CarPlay ®
R Android Auto
Yo u can start Apple CarPlay ®
or Android Auto
using theApps menu.
Alternative: If an application is active via Smart-
phone Integ ration (e.g. when music is being pla yed
or route guidance is active), you can call up the
active application using the| orz or%
application buttons
Yo u can end Smartphone Integ ration bydiscon-
necting the connecting cable between the mobile
phone and multimedia system.
% Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting
th e connecting cable only when theve hicle is
stationar y.
When using Android Auto or Apple CarPlay ®
, cer-
ta in vehicle data is transfer redto the mobile
phone. This enables youto get the best out of
selected mobile phone services. Vehicle data is
not directly accessible.
The following system information is transmitted:
R SoTware release of the multimedia system
R System ID (anonymised)
The transfer of this data is used tooptimise com-
munication between theve hicle and the mobile
phone.
To do this, and toassign se veralve hicles tothe
mobile phone, a vehicle ID is random lyge nerated.
This has no connection totheve hicle identi/cation
number (VIN) and is dele ted when the multimedia
system is reset (/ page 202).
The following vehicle status data is transmit ted:
R The transmission position engaged
R The distinction between par ked, standstill, roll-
ing and driving
R The day/night mode of the inst rument cluster MBUX multimedia system
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