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Example: renaming favourites

To switch to special characters and sym‐

bols.

To switch to upper-case or lower-case let‐

ters.

To delete a character: swipe left when the

cursor is located in the input line.

To confirm the entry: press the touchpad.

To finish character entry: swipe upwards.

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B

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To switch the language.

or

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Press the % button.

v To switch to character entry on the touch‐

pad.

Example: entering a destination (navigation)

% The available editing functions depend on

the editing task, the language set and the

character level.

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Enter the POI or address (/ page 287).

System settings

Display

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Call up the "Renaming favourites" function

To confirm the entry: select ¡.

(/ page 269).

Example: entering a destination (navigation)

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To enter a character: use your finger to

write characters on the touchpad.

The character is entered in the input line. If

different interpretations are possible, charac‐

ter suggestions are displayed.

To select a character suggestion: swipe up

or down on the touchpad.

Resume character input.

To enter a space: swipe right when the cur‐

Configuring display settings

Multimedia system:

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Enter the POI or address (/ page 287).

Entering characters on the touchpad

Requirements:

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System

G Display and styles

Styles

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The touchpad is switched on (/ page 266).

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Select Design.

Select Sport, Classic or Progressive.

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The entered or selected character should be

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read out: the handwriting recognition read-

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aloud function is switched on (/ page 267).

Adapting the ambient lighting for the style

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Select Adjust ambient light..

Activate O or deactivate ª the function.

sor is located in the input line.

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Setting the time zone

Multimedia system:

This function adjusts the ambient lighting for

the selected display style.

The following display content can be selected:

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Dynamic

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System

& Time and date

Setting the display brightness

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Navigation map

Consumption

Time and date

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Time zone:

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Select Display brightness.

Select a brightness value.

The list of countries is displayed.

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Select a country #.

Switching the display off/on

Depending on the country, time zones are

displayed.

Time and date

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To switch off: select Display off.

To switch on: press a button, %, for

example.

Setting the time and date automatically

Multimedia system:

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Select a time zone.

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The time zone set is displayed after Time

zone:.

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System

& Time and date

Display design

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Deactivate ª Manual time adjustment.

The time and date are set automatically for

the selected time zone and summer time

option.

Setting summer time

The Automatic Summer Time and Summer Time

options cannot be selected in all countries.

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Select Day/night design.

Select Automatic, Day design or Night

design.

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Multimedia system:

% The correct time is required for the following

Additional display area

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5

System

& Time and date

functions:

Depending on the vehicle, various items of addi‐

tional information can be shown. The additional

display area comprises the left-hand or right-

hand third of the display.

Automatically

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Route guidance with time-dependent

traffic guidance.

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Switch Automatic Summer Time on O or off

ª.

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Calculation of expected time of arrival.

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Select Additional display area.

Manually

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Switch Automatic Summer Time off ª.

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Internet connection (/ page 339)

Listening to music via Bluetooth^®audio

Transferring business cards (vCards) into the

vehicle

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Connectivity

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Select Summer Time.

Select On or Off.

Switching transmission of the vehicle posi‐

tion on/off

Multimedia system:

Setting the time and date format

Multimedia system:

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System

ö Connectivity

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5

Bluetooth^®is a registered trademark of Blue‐

tooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc.

System

& Time and date

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Select Transmit vehicle pos..

Activate O or deactivate ª the function.

Set format

Set the date and time format #.

Internet connection via Bluetooth^®is not

available in all countries.

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Setting the time manually

Requirements:

Bluetooth^®

Activating/deactivating Bluetooth^®

Requirements:

Information about Bluetooth^®

Bluetooth^®technology is a standard for short-

range wireless data transfer up to approximately

10 m.

You can use Bluetooth^®to connect your mobile

phone to the multimedia system and use the fol‐

lowing functions, for example:

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The Manual time adjustment function is

switched on.

Deactivate Bluetooth^®: Apple CarPlay^®is not

active.

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Multimedia system:

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System

& Time and date

Multimedia system:

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Set time

Set the hours.

Navigate to the right to set the minutes.

Set the minutes.

Confirm changes when exiting the menu.

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System

ö Connectivity

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Activate O or deactivate ª Bluetooth^®.

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Hands-free system with access to the follow‐

ing options:

If Android Auto is active, a prompt appears ask‐

ing whether Bluetooth^®should be deactivated.

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contacts (/ page 320)

call lists (/ page 322)

text message (/ page 323)

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Select Yes.

Android Auto is closed and Bluetooth^®is

deactivated.

The date is set automatically via GPS.

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Wi-Fi

The connection to a secure Wi-Fi network is

made via a security key.

The type of connection established must be

selected on the multimedia system and on the

device to be connected.

% The connection procedure may differ

depending on the device. Follow the instruc‐

tions that are shown in the display. Further

information (see the manufacturer's operat‐

ing instructions).

Wi-Fi connection overview

You can use Wi-Fi to establish a connection with

a Wi-Fi network and to access the Internet or

other network devices.

Setting up Wi-Fi

Requirements:

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The device to be connected supports one of

The following connection options are available:

the three means of connection described

(/ page 276).

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Wi-Fi connection

The Wi-Fi connection to a Wi-Fi-capable

device, e.g. the customer's mobile phone or

a tablet PC is established.

Multimedia system as a Wi-Fi hotspot

Using this function, a tablet PC or notebook

can be connected, for example.

Multimedia system:

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Select Internet settings.

Select Search for Wi-Fi networks.

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5

System

ö Connectivity

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Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi

Using a security key

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Switch Wi-Fi on O or off ª.

Select a Wi-Fi network in the list.

Have the security key displayed on the device

to be connected (see the manufacturer's

operating instructions).

Enter this security key on the multimedia sys‐

tem.

Confirm the entry with ¡.

If Wi-Fi is deactivated ª, communication via

Wi-Fi to all devices is interrupted. This also

means that a connection to the HERMES

communication module cannot be estab‐

lished. Then functions such as dynamic route

guidance with Live Traffic Information are not

available.

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To establish a connection, you can use the fol‐

lowing methods:

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WPS PIN

The connection to a secure Wi-Fi network is

made via a PIN.

WPS PBC

The connection to a secure Wi-Fi network is

made by pressing a button (push button).

Security key

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% All devices support a security key as a

Connecting the multimedia system with a

device via Wi-Fi

This function is not available if a HERMES com‐

munication module is installed.

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means of connection.

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Using a WPS PIN

tion established must be selected on the multi‐

media system and on the device to be connec‐

ted.

Activate ¥ Connect automaticallyO.

To connect: highlight a Wi-Fi network in the

list.

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Highlight a Wi-Fi network in the list.

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Select ¥ Connect using WPS PIN input.

The multimedia system generates an eight-

digit PIN.

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Select Set up hotspot.

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Select ¥ Connect.

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Highlight Connect device to vehicle hotspot.

The connection is established again. These

functions are possible when the device has

already been connected to the Wi-Fi network.

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Enter this PIN on the device to be connected.

Generating a WPS PIN

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Confirm the entry.

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Select ¥ Connect using WPS PIN genera-

tion.

Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot

Requirements:

Using a button

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Enter the PIN shown in the media display on

the device to be connected and confirm.

% This function is only available in a Wi-Fi fre‐

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For connection by pressing a button: this

function is only available in a Wi-Fi frequency

of 2.4 GHz.

quency of 2.4 GHz.

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Highlight a Wi-Fi network in the list.

Connecting using a WPS PIN

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Select ¥ Connect via WPS PBC.

Select ¥ Connect using WPS PIN input.

Multimedia system:

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Select "Connect via WPS PBC" in the options

on the device to be connected.

Select Enter WPS PIN.

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System

ö Connectivity

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Enter the PIN that is shown on the external

device's display on the multimedia system.

Configuring the multimedia system as a Wi-

Fi hotspot

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Press the WPS button on the device to be

connected.

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Select Continue.

% The availability of this function is dependent

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Select Continue in the multimedia system.

Connecting using a button

on the country.

Device has already been connected:

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Select ¥ Connect via WPS PBC.

The type of connection established depends on

the device to be connected. The function must

be supported by the multimedia system and by

the device to be connected. The type of connec‐

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To automatically connect: highlight a Wi-Fi

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Press the WPS button on the device to be

network in the list.

connected or select Connect.

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Enter the security key in the external device.

The Please start COMAND Touch on your

device and follow the instructions. message

appears.

Select Continue in the multimedia system.

Select Generate security key.

A connection will be established with the

newly created security key.

Connecting using a security key

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Select Connect device to vehicle hotspot.

A security key is displayed.

Select the vehicle from the device to be con‐

nected. The vehicle is displayed with the

SSID MB Hotspot XXXXX.

Enter the security key which is shown in the

media display on the device to be connected.

To save a security key: select Save.

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Select Continue.

The connection request from the device

Accept.

Enter the PIN shown on the external device.

The device is authorised.

When a new security key is saved, all existing

Wi-Fi connections are then disconnected. If

the Wi-Fi connections are being re-estab‐

lished, the new security key must be entered.

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Managing COMAND Touch devices

Requirements:

Authorising a connected device

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Confirm the entry.

Select Authorise a new device.

The devices already connected are displayed.

Connecting using NFC

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The COMAND Touch app is installed on the

external device (e.g. tablet or smartphone).

Select Establish a connection via NFC.

Activate NFC on the mobile device (see the

manufacturer's operating instructions).

Bring the mobile device into the NFC area of

the vehicle (/ page 318).

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Select Continue using connected devices.

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Wi-Fi is activated (/ page 276) and the mul‐

The Please start COMAND Touch on your

device and follow the instructions. message

appears.

timedia system is configured as a Wi-Fi hot‐

spot (/ page 277).

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Select Continue.

The connection request from the device

Accept.

Enter the PIN shown on the external device.

The device is authorised.

Multimedia system:

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Select Done.

The mobile device is now connected to the

multimedia system hotspot via NFC.

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System

COMAND Touch

Connecting and authorising a new device

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Select Authorise a new device.

Select Connect new device.

Generating a new security key:

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Select Set up hotspot.

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De-authorising the device

announcements. The selected language affects

the characters available for entry. The navigation

announcements are not available in all lan‐

guages. If a language is not available, the naviga‐

tion announcements will be in English.

In the multifunction display of the Instrument

Display, switch the Additional speedometer

display on O.

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Select an authorised device from the list.

A prompt will appear asking whether you

would like to de-authorise the selected

device.

Data import and export

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Setting the system language

Multimedia system:

Select Yes.

The device is de-authorised.

Data import/export function

The following functions are possible:

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System

Language

Transferring data from one system or vehicle

to another system or vehicle.

Creating a backup copy of your personal data

and loading it again.

Protecting your personal data against unwan‐

ted export with PIN protection.

Activating/deactivating child safety lock

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Set the language.

% If you are using Arabic map data, the text

information can also be shown in Arabic on

the navigation map. To do so, select ꢀꢁꢂꢃꢄꢅꢆ as

the language from the language list. Naviga‐

tion announcements are then also made in

Arabic.

Multimedia system:

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4

5

System

Parental control

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Locking or unlocking an external device

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Select an external device.

% Please note that the NTFS file system is not

supported. The FAT32 file system is recom‐

mended.

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Select Lock.

The device connected via the COMAND

Setting the distance unit

Touch app is locked O or unlocked ª.

Multimedia system:

System language

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5

System

% Units

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Notes on the system language

Select km or mi.

This function allows you to determine the lan‐

guage for the menu displays and the navigation

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Importing/exporting data

originates from another vehicle, this is recog‐ Multimedia system:

nised during data reading.

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5

System

PIN protection

NOTE Loss of data due to premature

removal

*

The multimedia system is restarted once the

data has been imported.

% Current vehicle settings can be edited after

Setting the PIN

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Select Set PIN.

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Do not remove the data storage

medium when data is being exported.

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Enter a four-digit PIN.

the import.

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Enter the four-digit PIN again.

Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of

data.

Exporting

If both PINs match, PIN protection is active.

If PIN protection is activated, your PIN is reques‐

ted.

Changing the PIN

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Requirements:

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Enter the four-digit PIN.

Select Change settings.

Enter the current PIN.

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The vehicle is stationary.

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Select a data storage medium.

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The ignition is switched on or the vehicle has

been started.

The data is exported. The data export may

take several minutes.

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Select Change PIN.

Set a new PIN.

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The SD card is inserted (/ page 346) or the

USB device is connected (/ page 348).

Activating PIN protection for data export

Activating/deactivating PIN protection

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Select Change settings.

Multimedia system:

Requirements:

Confirm with the PIN.

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5

System

System backup

To unlock the PIN:

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Select Protect data export.

Activate O or deactivate ª the function.

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Select Import data or Export data.

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There is an Internet connection.

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A Mercedes me account exists at https://

me.secure.mercedes-benz.com.

Importing

Unblocking the PIN

If the PIN has been entered incorrectly three

times, the PIN will be blocked. You can have a

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Select a data storage medium.

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The Personalisation service is active

(/ page 281).

A prompt appears asking whether you really

wish to overwrite the current data. If data

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single-use password sent to you via the

Mercedes me connect online portal to reset the

PIN protection.

Activate O or deactivate ª the function.

Select a.

The following information is saved in the user

profile, for example:

Selecting a user profile

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Select Guest or individual profile #.

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Select Unblock PIN.

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System settings

Settings in the TV tuner's channel list

Navigation and traffic information

% Some settings from the user profile are only

loaded when the vehicle is stationary or

when the ignition is switched on.

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Enter the single-use password.

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PIN protection is reset, and you can set a

new PIN.

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Automatic synchronisation

The settings differ depending on the vehicle

equipment.

% The availability of this function is country

dependent and may not be available in your

country.

Each time the ignition is switched off or on, the

individual user profiles are synchronised on the

multimedia system and on the server. This

ensures that the latest user profiles are availa‐

ble.

Importing/exporting a user profile

Requirements:

Alternatively, you can have PIN protection

reset at a Mercedes-Benz service centre.

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There is an Internet connection

(/ page 340).

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Select Automatic synchronisation.

User profile

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A Mercedes me account exists at https://

me.secure.mercedes-benz.com.

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Activate O or deactivate ª the function.

Setting a user profile

Multimedia system:

% For more information about importing/

exporting user profiles (/ page 281).

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The Personalisation service is active.

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5

System

g Personalisation

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The function is available in your country.

Creating a user profile

Multimedia system:

Displaying a user profile when starting

If this function is active, a prompt appears when

starting the system asking which user profile to

use.

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5

System

g Personalisation

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Create profile

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Enter a name.

Select Display profile list after start.

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Setting user profile options

Multimedia system:

Depending on the source, you can perform

various updates:

Multimedia system:

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5

System

g Personalisation

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5

System

g Personalisation

Manual export/import

Source of the

update

Update type

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Highlight a profile.

Select ¥ options.

Importing a user profile

Updates via mobile

phone

Navigation map, sys‐

tem updates, Digital

Owner's Manual

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Select Import profiles from the server.

The following options are available:

The The profile import overwrites the exist-

ing profiles. Do you want to continue? mes‐

sage appears.

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Rename

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Delete

Updates via an exter‐ Navigation maps

nal storage medium,

e.g. a USB flash drive

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Select Yes.

User profiles are imported.

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Reset

% The guest profile cannot be deleted or

Exporting a user profile

% Software updates via mobile phone require

an active Internet connection for the vehicle.

This is not available in all countries. For fur‐

ther information on connecting to the Inter‐

net, see (/ page 339).

renamed.

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Select Export profiles to the server.

User profiles are exported.

Software updates

% Only individual profiles can be imported or

exported. The individual profiles are always

collectively imported or exported.

% Certain settings, such as address book

entries or previous destinations from the

navigation system, are not exported.

Information on software updates

The multimedia system displays a corresponding

message when a software update is available.

The availability of this function is dependent on

the country.

Advantages of software updates

Software updates ensure your vehicle's technol‐

ogy is up-to-date.

In order to constantly improve the quality of our

services you will receive future software updates

for your multimedia system, the Mercedes me

connect services and your vehicle's communica‐

Multimedia system 283

tion module. These will be sent to you via the

mobile phone connection in your vehicle and, as

an option, installed automatically. You can moni‐

tor the status of your software updates on the

Mercedes me Portal and find information about

potential innovations.

Multimedia system:

% If automatic online updates are activated,

the system updates will be downloaded auto‐

matically (/ page 283).

As soon as a system update is available for

download, a corresponding message appears on

the media display.

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5

System

Software update

Automatic software updates

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Activate Automatic online updates O.

The software updates will be downloaded

and installed automatically.

Your advantages at a glance:

You have the following selection options:

The current status of the software update is

displayed.

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Conveniently receive software updates via

the mobile phone network

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Download

The system update will be downloaded in the

background.

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Improves the quality and availability of

Mercedes me connect services

Manual software updates

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Switch off Automatic online updates ª.

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Details

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Keeps your multimedia system and communi‐

cation module up-to-date

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Select a software update from the list and

start the update.

Information about the pending system

update is displayed.

Further information about software updates can

be found at https://me.secure.mercedes-

benz.com

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Later

Activating a software update

The system update can be downloaded man‐

ually at a later time (/ page 283).

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Restart the system.

Function of important system updates

Important system updates may be necessary for

the security of your multimedia system's data.

Please install these updates, otherwise the

security of your multimedia system cannot be

ensured.

Carrying out software updates

Requirements:

You will be informed when the download is com‐

plete and the system update is ready for installa‐

tion.

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There is an Internet connection

(/ page 339).

% Park the vehicle safely in a suitable location

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For automatic software updates: your

before starting the installation.

vehicle has a permanently installed commu‐

nication module.

Multimedia system -> System settings for Your Mercedes C Class 4 Door Fourth Generation (2014-2021)

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