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calls. These data can also be used toexamine
th e customer's warranty and guarantee claims.
Fa ult memories in theve hicle can be reset by a
service outl etor at your requ est as part of repair
or maintenance work.
Conv
Conv enience and inf ot
enience and inf otainment functions
ainment functions
Yo u can store con venience settings and individual
settings in theve hicle and change or reset them at
any time.
Depending on theve hicle equipment, this includes
th efo llowing settings, forex ample:
R seat and steering wheel positions
R suspension and climate cont rol settings
R individual settings, such as interior lighting
Depending on the selected equipment, you can
import data into vehicle inf otainment functions
yo urself.
Depending on theve hicle equipment, this includes
th efo llowing data, forex ample:
R multimedia data, such as music, /lms or pho-
to sfo r playback in an integ rated multimedia
system
R address book data for use in an integ rated
hands-free system or an integ rated navigation
system
R entered navigation destinations
R data on the use of Internet services
These data for con venience and inf otainment func-
tions may be sa ved locally in theve hicle or they
may be located on a device which you ha vecon-
nected totheve hicle, such as a smartphone, USB
0ash drive or MP3 pla yer.Ifyo u ha veentered these
data yourself, you can dele tethem at any time.
This data is transmitted from theve hicle tothird
parties only at your requ est. This applies, in partic-
ular, when you use online services in accordance
with the settings that you ha veselected.
Smar
Smar tphone int tphone int egr
egration (e.g. Andr
ation (e.g. Andr oid A
oid Aut
uto or
o or
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay ®
®
)
)
If yo ur vehicle is equipped appropriatel y,yo u can
connect your smartphone or ano ther mobile end
device totheve hicle. You can then control them by
means of the control elements integ rated in the
ve hicle. The smartphone's picture and sound can
be output via the multimedia system. Simultane-
ousl y,speci/c items of information are transfer red
to your smartphone. Depending on the type of
integ ration, this includes position data, day/night
mode and other general vehicle statuses. For more information, please consult
theve hicle Operating
Instructions/inf otainment system.
This integ ration allo ws the use of selected smart-
phone apps, such as navigation or music pla yer
apps. There is no additional interaction between
th e smartphone and theve hicle, particular lyactive
access tovehicle data. The type of additional data
processing is de term ined bythe pr ovider of the
app being used. Which settings you can make, if
an y,depends on the speci/c app and the operat-
ing system of your smartphone. Online ser
Online ser
vices
vices W
W
ir
ireless ne
eless ne tw
twor
ork connection
k connection
If yo ur vehicle has a wireless network connection,
data can be exch anged between your vehicle and
ot her systems. The wireless network connection is
made possible bytheve hicle's own transmitter
and receiver or bya mobile end device that you
ha ve brought into theve hicle, forex ample, a
smartphone. Online functions can be used via this
wireless network connection. This includes online
services and applications/apps pr ovided toyouby
th e manufacturer or by other pr oviders.
Manuf
Manuf actur
acturer's o
er's o wn ser
wn ser vices
vices
Re garding the manufacturer's online services, the
individual functions are described bythe manufac-
turer in a suitable place, forex ample, in the Oper-
ating Instructions or on the manufacturer's web-
site, where there leva nt data pr otection informa-
tion is also given. Personal identi/cation data may
be used toprovide online services. Data is
ex ch anged via a secure connection, e.g. the manu-
fa cturer's designated IT systems. Any personal
data which are collected, processed and used,
ot her than forth e pr ovision of services, is done so
ex clusively on the basis of legal permission. This is
th e case, forex ample, for a legally prescribed
emer gency call system, a contractual ag reement
or when consent has been given.
Yo u can ha veservices and functions, some of
which are subject toafe e, activated or deactiva-
te d. This excludes legally prescribed functions and
services, such as an emer gency call system.
Ser
Ser vices of t vices of t hir
hird par
d par ties
ties
If yo u use online services from other pr oviders
(third parties), these services are there sponsibility
of the pr ovider in question and subject tothat pro-
vider's data pr otection conditions and term s of
use. As a general rule, the manufacturer has no
in0uence on the content exch anged. Gene
ral no tes
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Ov
Ov
er
er vie
vie w and oper
w and oper ation
ation N
No
ot
t es on MBUX multimedia syst
es on MBUX multimedia syst em
em&
W
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
Ov
er
ervie
vie w of t
w of t he MBUX multimedia syst
he MBUX multimedia syst em
em 1
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-
tem %
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.
N N o
ot
tes on t
es on t he media display
he media display
Obser vethe no tes on caring forth e interior
(/ page 233).
A
A ut
ut omatic t
omatic t em
emper
per atur
atur e-contr
e-contr olled
olled switc
switch-o.
h-o. f
fea-
ea-
tur
tur e:
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.
Anti-t
Anti-theT heTprot
pr otection
ection
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
196
MBUX multimedia system

Connecting a mobile phone
Connecting a mobile phone
R R
eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
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
Searc hing f
hing for a mobile phone
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.
F
F unctions in t unctions in t he T
he Telephon
elephon y menu
y menu
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
Ov
er
ervie
vie w of Smar
w of Smar tphone Int
tphone Int egr
egration
ation
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
209 209

All-wheel dr
All-wheel dr
ive
ive
see 4MATIC
Ambient lighting
Ambient lighting Setting (MBUX multimedia system)..... .113
Andr
Andr oid A
oid A uto
uto
see Smartphone integ ration
Animals
Animals Pets in theve hicle................................. 50
Anti-loc
Anti-loc k br
k braking syst
aking syst em
em
see ABS (anti-lo ckbraking system)
Anti-skid c
Anti-skid c hains
hains
see Snow chains
Anti-t
Anti-theT heTalar
alarm syst
m syst em
em
see ATA (Anti-TheT Alarm system)
Anti-t
Anti-theT heTprot
pr otection
ection
Immobiliser........................................... 68
Anti-t
Anti-theT heTprot
pr otection
ection
see ATA (Anti-TheT Alarm system)
Anticipat
Anticipat or
ory occupant pr ot
y occupant pr otection
ection
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant pr otection)
Anticipat
Anticipat or
ory occupant pr ot
y occupant pr otection sy
ection sy s-
s-
t
t em
em
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant pr otection)
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay ®
®
see Smartphone integ ration
Aq
Aq uaplaning
uaplaning.............................................. 139
Ar
Ar mr
mr est
est
St ow age compartmen t.......................... 99
Ashtr ay
Ashtr ay
Re ar passen ger compartment.............1 03
Use (front centre console)................... 103
Assist
Assist ance syst
ance syst ems
ems
see Driving saf ety sy stem
Assist
Assist ant displa
ant displa y (on-boar
y (on-boar d com
d comput
puter)
er)...... .184
ASS YST
ASS YST
see AS SYST PLUS service inter val display
ASS YS
ASS YST PL
T PL US ser
US ser vice int
vice int erv
erval display
al display
Displaying the service due dat e........... 223
Fu nction/no tes................................... 223
Non-operational times with the bat-
te ry disconnected............................... 224
Re gular maintenance work.................. 223
Special service requ irements.............. 223
AT
ATA A(Anti-
(Anti- TheT
TheT Alar
Alarm syst
m syst em)
em)
Ac tivating/deactivating interior pro-
te ction.................................................. 69
Fu nction............................................... 68 Interior motion sensor function............. 69
St
opping the alarm................................ 68
Switching tow- awa y protection on/o.... 69
To w- awa y protection function................69
A
A tt tt ac
ac hments
hments............................................... 17
A
A TTENTION ASSIST
TTENTION ASSIST
Function............................................. 173
Switching on/o.................................. 173
System limi tations............................... 173
A A ut
ut hor
hor ised w
ised w ork
orkshop
shop
see Quali/ed specialist workshop
A
A ut
ut omatic co-dr
omatic co-dr iv
iver airbag
er airbag shut
shuto.
o.
Fu nction of co-driver airbag shuto........ 35
PA SSENGER AIR BAG indicator la mp..... 36
A
A ut
ut omatic dist
omatic dist ance adjus
ance adjustmenttment
see Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
A
A ut
ut omatic dr
omatic dr iving lights
iving lights ............................. 107
A
A ut
ut omatic engine st
omatic engine st ar
art (EC
t (EC O st
O star
art/st
t/st op
op
function)
function) ................................................... 139
A
A ut
ut omatic engine st
omatic engine st op (EC
op (ECO st
O star
art/st
t/st op
op
function)
function) ................................................... 139
A
A ut
ut omatic measur
omatic measur es
esaTer
aTer an accident
an accident......... 38
A
A ut
ut omatic tr
omatic tr ansmission
ansmission
DIRECT SELECT le ver.......................... 141
Drive prog ram displa y......................... 144
Drive prog rams.................................. .144
DY NAMIC SELECT swit ch.................... 144
Engage park position........................... 143
Engage reve rsege ar............................ 142
Engaging drive position....................... 143
Engaging neutral................................ .142
Kickdown............................................1 45
Manual shiTing................................... 144
Re stricting the shiT range................... 143
Selecting the drive prog ram................ 144
St eering wheel gearshiT paddles......... 144
Tr ansmission position displ ay.............. 141
Tr ansmission position s........................ 141
A
A uxiliar uxiliar y heating
y heating
No tes................................................ .129
A
A uxiliar
uxiliar y w
y war
arm-air heat
m-air heat er
er
Fu nction............................................. 133
Immediate heating mod e..................... 134
Overvie w,timer................................... 133
Problems............................................ 134
Setting the departure time.................. 134
Setting thete mp erature/operating
duration..............................................1 34
Setting the timer................................. 133
Axle load
Axle load................................................... 270 314 314
Index