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344 Multimedia system

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Selecting and connecting TuneIn Radio sta‐

Setting the TuneIn Radio options

Multimedia system:

Press and hold the central control element

until an audible signal sounds.

The ß symbol appears by the station

name.

tions

Multimedia system:

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5

Radio

Þ Radio source

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5

Radio

Þ Radio source

TuneIn Radio

Z Options

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Select ß Favourites .

The list of saved favourite stations appears.

TuneIn Radio

è Search

The following options are available:

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Select a category.

Select a station.

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Select stream: select the stream quality

or

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Login to TuneIn account: log in to your

TuneIn user account

Create an account for the online provider

(TuneIn Radio) and then log in on the multi‐

media system.

Your favourites are imported to the multime‐

dia system.

The connection is established automatically.

or

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Log out of account: log out of your TuneIn

user account

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Select Enter address or POI.

Enter a station name using the entry field.

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Select an option.

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Deleting favourites

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transmitted when using TuneIn Radio.

Select ß Favourites .

Select a station.

Press and hold the central control element

until an audible signal sounds.

The ß symbol by the station name disap‐

pears.

Media

Audio mode

Saving/deleting a TuneIn Radio station as a

favourite

Multimedia system:

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Information on the audio mode

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5

Radio

Þ Radio source

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WARNING Risk of distraction when han‐

dling data storage media

TuneIn Radio

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Select a station.

If you handle a data storage medium while

driving, your attention is diverted from the

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Supported formats:

traffic conditions. This could also cause you

to lose control of the vehicle.

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MP3

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Only handle a data storage medium

when the vehicle is stationary.

WMA

AAC

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WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Permissible file systems:

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FAT32

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exFAT

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NTFS

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Due to the large variety of available

Permissible data storage medium:

music files regarding encoders, sampling

rates and data rates, playback cannot

always be guaranteed.

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SD card

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USB storage device

iPod^®/iPhone^®

MTP devices

Bluetooth^®audio equipment

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Due to the wide range of USB devices

available on the market, playback cannot

be guaranteed for all USB devices.

Copy-protected music files or DRM

encrypted files cannot be played back.

Manufactured under licence from Dolby Labora‐

tories. Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D sym‐

bol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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% Observe the following notes:

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MP3 players must support Media Trans‐

fer Protocol (MTP).

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The multimedia system supports a total

of up to 50,000 files.

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Data storage media up to 2 TB are sup‐

ported (32‑bit address space).

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Switching on media mode

Multimedia system:

"Made for iPod", and "Made for iPhone," mean

that an electronic accessory has been designed

to connect specifically to iPod^®, or iPhone^®,

respectively, and has been certified by the devel‐

oper to meet Apple performance standards.

Apple^®is not responsible for the operation of

this device or its compliance with safety and reg‐

ulatory standards. Please note that the use of

this accessory with iPod, or iPhone may affect

wireless performance.

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5

Media

à Media sources

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Select a media source.

Playable music files are played back.

Inserting/removing an SD card

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DANGER Risk of fatal injury from swal‐

lowing SD cards

iPhone^®, iPod^®, iPod classic^®, iPod nano^®, and

iPod touch^®are trademarks of Apple Inc., regis‐

tered in the U.S. and other countries. Lightning

is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Gracenote, the Gracenote logo and logotype,

"Powered by Gracenote", MusicID and Playlist

Plus are either registered trademarks or trade‐

marks of Gracenote, Inc. in the United States

and/or other countries.

SD cards are small parts.

They could be swallowed and lead to chok‐

ing.

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Keep SD cards out of the reach of chil‐

dren.

Notes on copyright

Audio files that you create or reproduce yourself

for playback are generally subject to copyright

protection. In many countries, reproductions,

even for private use, are not permitted without

the prior consent of the copyright holder. Make

sure that you know about the applicable copy‐

right regulations and that you comply with these.

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Seek medical attention immediately if

an SD card has been swallowed.

NOTE Damage due to high temperatures

*

High temperatures may damage the SD card.

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Remove the SD card after use and take

it out of the vehicle.

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Multimedia system:

4

5

Media

à Media sources

5

Mem. card

Inserting

The multimedia connection unit is located in the

stowage compartment under the armrest.

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Insert the SD memory card into the SD card

slot until it engages. The side with the con‐

tacts must face downwards.

Playable music files are played back.

Removing

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Press the SD card.

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Remove the SD card.

348 Multimedia system

Overview of the audio mode

Connecting USB devices

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2

3

4

7

8

9

A

Active data storage medium

Album cover

Track, artist, album

Track number and number of tracks in the

track list

Media sources

Sound

Full screen (for video playback)

Options

NOTE Damage caused by high tempera‐

tures

*

High temperatures can damage USB devices.

5

6

#

Search

Playback control

Remove the USB device after use and

take it out of the vehicle.

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Selecting a track using the current track list

The multimedia connection unit is found in the

stowage compartment under the armrest and

has two USB ports.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, addi‐

tional USB ports can be found in the stowage

compartment of the centre console and in the

rear passenger compartment.

Select Normal track sequence.

The current track list is played in the order it

appears on the data storage medium.

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Select è.

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Select Current track list.

Controlling media playback

Multimedia system:

#

Select a track.

Selecting playback options

Multimedia system:

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5

Media

Y Playback control

A bar with playback controls is shown.

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Connect the USB device to the USB port.

4

5

Media

Z Options

To pause playback: select and confirm

Y with the central control element.

The Ë symbol is displayed.

To resume playback: select and confirm

Y again with the central control element.

The Ì symbol is displayed.

Playable music files are played back only if

the corresponding media display is activated.

Playing back similar tracks

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Select Play similar tracks.

% Use the USB port identified by ç to use

Apple CarPlay^®and Android Auto.

A track list with similar tracks is created and

played back.

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% Depending on the vehicle equipment there is

an additional USB port in the rear passenger

compartment. Ports that are labelled with a

battery symbol can only be used to charge

USB devices.

Playback mode

To fast forward/rewind

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Select Random playback of the current track

list.

Move Ë on the timeline.

The current track list is played in random

order.

To hide the playback controls

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Selecting a track in the media playback

Multimedia system:

Press the % button.

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Select Random playback of the current

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medium.

Media

All tracks on the active data storage medium

are played in random order.

Selecting a track by skipping to a track

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To skip backwards or forwards to a

track: navigate up or down.

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Video mode

Videos up to FullHD (1920x1080) are sup‐

ported.

Copy-protected video files or DRM (Digital

Rights Management) encrypted files cannot

be played back.

Switching to video mode

Multimedia system:

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5

Media

à Media sources

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Select a data storage medium.

Search for and select video files or playlists

with video files.

Playable video files are played back.

The multimedia system supports the following

formats:

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MPEG

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AVI, DivX, MKV

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MP4, M4V

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WMV

% If the vehicle is travelling faster than 5 km/h

the video image is hidden from the driver. If

available, the channel and programme infor‐

mation is continuously displayed.

Due to the large variety of available video

files regarding encoders, sampling rates and

data transfer rates, playback cannot be guar‐

anteed.

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Overview of video mode

Activating/deactivating full-screen mode

Multimedia system:

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2

3

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7

8

9

A

Active data storage medium

Album cover

Track, artist, album

Track number and number of tracks in the

track list

Search

Media sources

Sound

Full screen (for video playback)

Options

4

5

Media

à Media sources

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Select a data storage medium.

Playable video files are played back.

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6

To activate full-screen mode: select #

Full screen.

Playback control

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Media search

To deactivate full-screen mode: press the

touchpad.

% The categories are available as soon as the

entire media content has been read in and

analysed.

Starting the media search

Multimedia system:

Changing video settings

Multimedia system:

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5

Media

ª Search

Media Interface

4

5

Media

Z Options

Depending on the connected media sources and

files, the following categories are listed:

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Picture format

Information about the Media Interface

Media Interface is a universal interface for the

connection of mobile audio equipment. The mul‐

timedia system has two USB ports. The USB

ports are located in the stowage compartment

under the armrest.

The following picture formats are available:

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Current track list

Automatic

16:9

4:3

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Keyword search

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Playlists

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Artists

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Zoom

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Supported devices

Albums

Tracks

Folders

Music genres

Year

Composers

Videos

Podcasts (Apple^®devices)

Audiobooks (Apple^®devices)

The Media Interface allows you to connect the

following data storage media:

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Select a picture format.

Adjusting the brightness manually

If the Automatic picture format is switched off,

you can adjust the brightness yourself.

iPod^®

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iPhone^®

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MP3 player

Select Brightness.

Adjust the brightness.

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USB devices

For details and a list of supported devices, visit

our website at https://www.mercedes-

benz.com/connect. Follow the instructions in

the "Media Interface" section.

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Select a category.

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Switching to Media Interface

Multimedia system:

4

5

Media

à Media sources

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Connect a data storage medium to the USB

port (/ page 348).

Select a media device.

Playable music files are played back.

Overview of Media Interface

354 Multimedia system

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2

3

4

Active data storage medium

Album cover

Artist, track and album

Track number and number of tracks in the

track list

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6

7

8

9

A

Search

Playback control

Media sources

Sound

Full screen (video playback only)

Options

Bluetooth^®audio

Information about Bluetooth^®audio

Before using your Bluetooth^®audio equipment

with the multimedia system for the first time,

you will need to authorise it (/ page 355).

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Bluetooth^®audio overview

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1

7

8

9

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Bluetooth^®is activated on the multimedia

Active data storage medium

Album cover

Track, artist, album

Track number and number of tracks in the

track list

Search

Playback control

Media sources

Sound

Full screen (video playback only)

Options

system and audio equipment (/ page 275).

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3

4

The audio equipment supports the Blue‐

tooth^®audio profiles A2DP and AVRCP.

The audio equipment is "visible" for other

devices.

Searching for and authorising a Bluetooth^®

audio device

Requirements:

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6

356 Multimedia system

Activating Bluetooth^®audio

Multimedia system:

Establishing a connection from the Blue‐

tooth^®audio equipment

Multimedia system:

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5

Media

à Media sources

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The Bluetooth^®device name of the multimedia

system is MB BLUETOOTH XXXXX.

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5

Media

à Media sources

á Bluetooth audio

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Select á Bluetooth audio.

Authorising a new Bluetooth^®audio device

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Select Search from device.

The multimedia system activates the connec‐

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Select ¥.

ted Bluetooth^®audio equipment.

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Start the authorisation on the audio equip‐

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Select Add new Bluetooth audio device.

ment (see manufacturer's operating instruc‐

tions).

Selecting the media player on the Bluetooth^®

audio device

Multimedia system:

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Select Start search on the system.

Detected audio equipment is displayed in the

device list.

A code is displayed on the multimedia sys‐

tem and on the audio device.

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5

Media

ª

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Confirm on both devices if the codes are

identical.

Select a Bluetooth^®audio device.

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Select the Bluetooth audio players category.

If multiple media players are present on the

Bluetooth^®audio equipment a list appears.

Authorisation starts. A code is displayed on

the multimedia system and on the mobile

phone.

The audio equipment is connected and play‐

back starts.

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Select a media player.

Playback starts.

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With some audio equipment, playback must be

initially started on the device itself so that the

multimedia system can play the audio files.

% Device-specific information on authorising

and connecting Bluetooth^®-capable mobile

phones can be obtained at https://

www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com/ or at a

Mercedes-Benz service centre.

If the codes are identical, confirm on the

audio equipment.

The audio equipment is connected and play‐

back starts.

% The function is not supported by every

mobile phone.

Selecting previously authorised Bluetooth^®

audio equipment

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Select ¥.

Select a Bluetooth^®audio device.

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