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G-Class - Owner's Manual

MBUX multimedia system

Navigation and traffic

THE FOLLOWING MAP TYPES 2 ARE AVAILABLE:

You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are

currently driving when operating the multimedia system.

Daytime display

ENTERING A POI OR ADDRESS

Night-time display

Requirements:

Satellite map

For the online search:

There is an Internet connection.

If you notice a problem with the digital map, you can report it at

Digital Extras are available.

You have created a Mercedes me ID.

The vehicle is linked to the Mercedes me ID and you have accepted

You can watch an animation on this topic via the following link:

the terms of use.

Further information can be found at:

Destination entry

The Digital Extra is available and has been activated.

NOTES ON DESTINATION ENTRY

If Online Search is not available, the search is performed using

WARNING

the data of the digital map.

Risk of distraction from operating integrated communication

equipment while the vehicle is in motion

If you operate communication equipment integrated in the vehicle

when driving, you could be distracted from the traffic situation. This

could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation per‐

mits.

If you cannot be sure of this, stop the vehicle whilst paying

attention to road and traffic conditions and operate the equip‐

ment with the vehicle stationary.

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Multimedia system:

Enter a destination. The entries can be made in any order.

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The search results are displayed in a list.

Online search results for POIs may contain additional informa‐

tion, for example opening times and ratings. The information is

provided by an online map service.

This online function is not available in all countries.

THE FOLLOWING ENTRIES CAN BE MADE, FOR EXAMPLE IN 1:

Town, street, house number or street, town

Postcode

POI name or POI category, e.g. Restaurants

Example: entering a POI or address

Town, POI name

1 Input line with current entry

Contact name

2 Deletes an entry

Geo-coordinates (/ page 451)

3 Selects previous destinations

4 Displays and selects additional destination searches

5 Adopts the search result in the input line and continues the search

Hide the keyboard with a.

6 Search result

Select the destination in the list.

7 Deletes the last character entered

The following menu shows the selected destination with the address

8 Hides the keypad

information and a corresponding map section.

9 Activates voice entry.

The menu enables the route to be calculated.

A Sets the written language

SELECTING A DESTINATION SUGGESTION

B Switches to digits and special characters

Requirements:

C Switches to upper-case or lower-case letters

If available, selecting the p symbol starts the MBUX Voice Assistant.

The Allow destination suggestions option is switched on (/ page 432).

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The multimedia system has gathered sufficient data in order to show

SELECTING A POI

destination suggestions.

Requirements:

For use of personal POIs: a USB device is connected with the multime‐

Multimedia system:

dia system.

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Personal POIs with the GPS Exchange format (.gpx) have been saved in

Select Suggestions.

the PersonalPOI folder on the USB device.

The route is calculated in the following menu.

Multimedia system:

If Suggestions has been selected, a menu is available via Ä.

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The menu offers settings for the suggestions and memory func‐

Select POIs.

tions.

Select one of the displayed quick-access categories, e.g.

Managing destination suggestions (/ page 472).

Select the POI.

The following menu enables the route to be calculated.

SELECTING PREVIOUS DESTINATIONS

Multimedia system:

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Select All categories or Personal POIs (see requirements).

Select Previous destinations.

Select the category.

Select the destination.

The following menu enables the route to be calculated.

Select the POI.

The following menu enables the route to be calculated.

You can save a destination as a favourite (/ page 471).

SETTING A SEARCH FILTER AFTER SELECTING A POI CATEGORY

THE PRESET SEARCH POSITION DEPENDS ON THE STATUS OF THE ROUTE

GUIDANCE:

If route guidance is not active, In the vicinity is searched.

If route guidance is active, Along the route is searched.

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When the search results are displayed, select Filter.

CHANGING THE ORDER OF QUICK-ACCESS CATEGORIES

In the POI menu, press and hold a category for quick access.

Select the search position, e.g. In the vicinity.

Tap on the arrows next to the selected category.

If a route with intermediate destinations already exists and Near destina-

The arrows for the other categories are greyed out.

tion has been selected in the search filters, the destination is selected

for the search.

Drag the category up or down.

Select ø.

DELETING QUICK-ACCESS CATEGORIES

Select the desired travelling time to the point of interest.

Select Search results.

In the POI menu, press and hold a category for quick access.

CONFIGURING CATEGORIES FOR QUICK ACCESS

Select ß for the chosen category.

THE CATEGORIES ARE DISPLAYED:

Select Delete.

As symbols after calling up the destination entry via ª

Select ø.

As a list after calling up All categories

CHANGING CATEGORIES FOR PERSONAL POIS

Select Personal POIs.

In the POI menu, select All categories.

Press on a category as long as is necessary until a menu appears.

Select f or ß for a category.

Tapping on f adds the category.

Select Change name and enter a name.

Tapping on ß removes the category.

Select Change icon and select a symbol.

Use G to change back.

Select Delete and confirm the prompt with Yes.

The new categories are shown after the destination entry is called up the

SELECTING A CONTACT FOR DESTINATION ENTRY

next time.

Requirements:

If all available quick-access positions are full, select the category

A mobile phone is connected to the multimedia system (/ page 494).

to be replaced.

The contacts from the mobile phone have been downloaded .

The contact has a navigable address.

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The address data can be located on the digital map.

Press and hold on the map.

Available destinations are displayed.

Multimedia system:

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Briefly press on a POI symbol.

Enter a contact in the entry line.

The POI is selected. If there are several POIs at this map position, a list

Select the address.

appears.

The following menu enables the route to be calculated.

Select the destination in the Selected objects list.

The following menu enables the route to be calculated.

Alternatively, after calling up the destination entry, you can enter

SELECTING A DESTINATION FROM FAVOURITES

the name of a contact in the search field.

Requirements:

ENTERING GEO-COORDINATES

Destinations are saved as favourites.

Multimedia system:

Save a previous destination or a destination suggestion as a favourite

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(/ page 471).

Enter the geo-coordinates as latitude and longitude.

Multimedia system:

EXAMPLES OF INPUT FORMATS:

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47°58'11"N 7°57'25"E (degrees, minutes and seconds)

Select Favourites.

47.969722 7.956944 (decimal degrees)

Select a favourite.

The route is calculated in the following menu.

Confirm the entry.

ADDRESSES FOR HOME AND WORK ARE ALREADY SET

The following menu enables the route to be calculated.

Select Home or Work.

SELECTING A DESTINATION ON THE MAP

The following menu enables the route to be calculated.

Multimedia system:

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If necessary, move the map (/ page 479).

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ADDRESSES FOR HOME AND WORK ARE NOT YET SET

Multimedia system:

Select Home or Work.

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The prompt No "Home" address available. Set address now? appears, for

The vehicle can receive destinations from Digital Extras. You will be informed

example.

when a destination is received.

Select Yes.

Select Received destinations.

Search for or select the address.

Select a destination.

The route is calculated in the following menu.

Select Save.

DELETING FAVOURITES

You can save a received destination in the favourites

Select Ä for a favourite.

(/ page 471).

Select Delete.

DELETING RECEIVED DESTINATIONS

Delete a destination with E.

Select Delete all.

Confirm the prompt.

Select Delete all.

When all the favourites have been deleted, Add favourite is available, for

example.

Route

SELECTING RECEIVED DESTINATIONS

Requirements:

CALCULATING A ROUTE WITH ELECTRIC INTELLIGENCE

There is an Internet connection for receiving external destinations.

Requirements:

A destination has been sent to the vehicle.

The destination has been entered.

Destinations have been shared from another seat in the vehicle.

The destination address is shown.

For Navigation with Electric Intelligence:

Mercedes-Benz Connect is available.

You have a Mercedes me ID and the vehicle is linked to the user

account.

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Navigation and traffic

The "Navigation with Electric Intelligence" Digital Extra is available

When the Schedule charging stops route option is switched off, a

and activated in the Mercedes-Benz Portal.

route without charging stations is calculated.

The Digital Extras "Navigation with Electric Intelligence", "Display

of charging stations" and "Mercedes-Benz Charge" are required for

optimum function.

SAVING A DESTINATION AS A FAVOURITE

The Schedule charging stops route option is switched on

Select ß Favourite.

(/ page 455).

Select an option.

CALLING UP THE ROUTE OVERVIEW

When Schedule charging stops is switched off, this option is avail‐

able instead of the favourites function.

Select Routes.

Example: detailed display

Select an alternative route.

STARTING ROUTE GUIDANCE

1 Calls up alternative routes

Select ¥ Let's go!.

2 Calculates the route and starts route guidance

3 Selects a point of interest in the vicinity of the destination

CALLING UP THE DETAILED DISPLAY WITH DESTINATION ADDRESS

4 Destination address

Pull the bar above the ¥ Let's go! symbol upwards.

The detailed display can contain additional entries, such as a three-word

Depending on the destination selection and availability, online content,

address from what3words, online content

for example ratings, prices and weather information, is shown.

The route with Electric Intelligence is automatically and intelligently calculated

If the destination is in a different time zone, a message is displayed.

to the destination. This is updated during route guidance. The route with

To share a destination: select Ç Share.

Electric Intelligence contains the required charging stops as intermediate des‐

tinations. The charging stations are determined taking account of the driving

This option allows you to scan the displayed QR code.

distance and the estimated charging times.

To call up an Internet address: if a web address is available, select

Select one of the options.

Browser.

To call the destination: if a telephone number is available, select Call.

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SEARCHING FOR POIS IN THE VICINITY OF THE DESTINATION SHOWN

OVERVIEW: NAVIGATION WITH ELECTRIC INTELLIGENCE

If the Schedule charging stops route option is enabled, the optimal route based

Select In the vicinity.

on time is calculated with the required charging stops. The charging stops are

Search using categories, enter a search entry or search for a personal

determined taking into account the route and charging times and are set as

POI (/ page 449).

intermediate destinations for route guidance.

ADDING AN INTERMEDIATE DESTINATION TO THE EXISTING ROUTE OR

Navigation with Electric Intelligence constantly checks a large number of

STARTING A NEW ROUTE GUIDANCE

influencing variables, e.g. specifications for the climate control in the vehicle

Select ¦ Add.

interior or changes in the weather. For each section of the route, the current

The selected destination address is set as the next intermediate destina‐

energy requirement is calculated from the high-voltage battery. The multime‐

tion. Route guidance begins.

dia system determines the ideal charging stations along the route based on

availability and charging power.

There are already four intermediate destinations: confirm the prompt

with Yes and select an intermediate destinations in the route overview

For each charging stop, the required amount of energy and the expected

(/ page 462), that should be overwritten with the new intermediate

charging time is calculated and displayed. If the driver wishes, they will be

informed by a notification on their mobile phone when the required state

destination.

of charge is reached. The high-voltage battery continues to charge until the

process is interrupted by the driver.

Select Í Replace.

Observe the notes on charging the high-voltage battery

The selected destination address is set as a new destination. Route

(/ page 287).

guidance begins.

You can influence the route calculated by the Navigation with Electric Intelli‐

IF YOU CALL UP THE MENU DURING ROUTE GUIDANCE,

gence.

MORE OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE:

The options "Ignore charging station" and "Add charging station" are available

To change the order of destinations, select Move

for this purpose (/ page 462).

(/ page 463).

To delete the destination, select Delete (/ page 463).

To end route guidance, select Cancel route guidance.

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SWITCHING ON THE ELECTRIC INTELLIGENCE ROUTE OPTION

NAVIGATION WITH ELECTRIC INTELLIGENCE ATTEMPTS TO

Multimedia system:

SHORTEN THE TOTAL TRAVEL TIME, IF NECESSARY, BY

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USING THE FOLLOWING CHARGING STRATEGIES:

Switch on the Schedule charging stops route option.

Charge twice briefly with high charging power instead of

If the route has been calculated and the state of charge of the high-volt‐

charging once for a long time with low charging power

age battery is not sufficient to reach the destination, charging stations

Charge once briefly with low charging power to reach a

are set automatically as intermediate destinations.

charging station with higher charging power

This function is not available in all countries.

NAVIGATION WITH ELECTRIC INTELLIGENCE USES THE FOLLOWING

DATA:

SELECTING SETTINGS FOR CHARGING STATIONS ON THE ROUTE

Online Route

Requirements:

Route calculation establishes an Online Route.

The "Navigation with Electric Intelligence" Digital Extra is available and

The Online Route is continuously updated during the journey, e.g. if

activated in the Mercedes-Benz Portal.

traffic information is available.

The Digital Extras "Navigation with Electric Intelligence", "Display of

Specific vehicle information

charging stations" and "Mercedes-Benz Charge" are required for optimum

The current state of charge of the high-voltage battery and electrical

function.

consumption are taken into account, for example.

Charging stations

Multimedia system:

These are made available as intermediate destinations in the Online

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Route.

SETTING THE STATE OF CHARGE OF THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY WHEN

THE CHARGING STATION AND DESTINATION ARE REACHED

This function is not available in all countries.

Select Charge level at destination or Charge level at charging stations.

Move the control knob to the left or right and set the preferred state of

charge in percent (%).

To reach a charging station, the system uses the battery capacity, e.g. up to

10 % residual energy content (state of charge) or even less. The Min. message

appears on the central display. You can increase this state of charge for the

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Activate All.

arrival at the charging station and destination, e.g. to 25 % at the charging

station and 50 % at the destination.

All charging stations known to the navigation system are taken into

account when calculating routes with Electric Intelligence, regardless of

the type of payment.

IN THE EVENT OF INCREASED ENERGY CONSUMPTION

WHILE DRIVING, E.G. WITH HEADWIND, THE FOLLOWING

It may be necessary to register with the provider.

OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE SYSTEM:

If route guidance is active, the high-voltage battery is tempered

The charging station is safely reached even at states of

before a charging stop depending on the state of charge and the

charge of less than 10 %.

battery temperature.

Navigation with Electric Intelligence selects a closer charg‐

ing station for the route.

SWITCHING THE RANGE MONITOR ON OR OFF

Multimedia system:

If a charging facility is available at the destination, the state of

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charge can be lowered below 10 %. The Min. message appears on

The activated range monitoring assists with messages on the driver and cen‐

the central display. Make sure that the range monitor is switched

tral display to ensure safe arrival at the destination.

on.

Activate or deactivate Range monitoring.

To reach the destination with the state of charge set by the driver, the

When planning a route, you can enter another destination or

range is permanently monitored when the option is switched on.

the return journey. The Navigation with Electric Intelligence then

takes into account the required state of charge at the destina‐

If necessary, the range monitor in the speedometer shows a

tion. This ensures that an optimal charging station or the new

recommended maximum speed and informs you in the driver

destination is reached safely on the onward journey.

display, e.g. with the message Avoid additional charging stop: drive

less than 100 km/h .

SELECTING A PROVIDER FOR CHARGING STATIONS

Tips for saving energy are then also shown on the central display

Activate or deactivate Mercedes me Charge.

while driving.

If the option is activated, only charging stations payable with Mercedes

me Charge are taken into account when selecting the charging station.

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Multimedia system:

THE RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM SPEED IS ACCOUNTED FOR

4 © 5 Navigation

BY THE FOLLOWING DRIVING SYSTEMS:

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC (/ page 337)

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Cruise control

Read the notes on charging the high-voltage battery at the

charging station (/ page 287).

Read the notes on charging the high-voltage battery at the

This function is not available in all countries.

charging station (/ page 291) and (/ page 292).

Before selection of a charging station: the data for the

PAYING FOR CHARGING ON A ROUTE WITH MERCEDES-BENZ CHARGE

charging stations is based on the online content available

Requirements:

from the respective third-party provider.

Observe the local information and conditions.

The Mercedes-Benz Charge service is available and booked in the

Mercedes-Benz Portal.

To select a charging station: tap on a symbol on the map for a charging

The Digital Extras "Navigation with Electric Intelligence", "Display of

station or on a group of symbols for several charging stations.

charging stations" and "Mercedes me Charge" are activated.

To select a charging station: the Schedule charging stops option is

If a group of symbols is selected, select the charging station from the

switched on in the multimedia system.

list.

For authentication at the charging station: after activation in the

Mercedes-Benz Portal, you have concluded a charging contract with your

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS DISPLAYED (IF AVAILABLE):

payment details with the respective contractual partners.

Name of the charging station operator

For authentication via app: the Mercedes-Benz App is installed on the

Address of the charging station

external device, e.g. tablet or smartphone.

Plug with availability and information about charging power

For charging stations without remote access, you have purchased an

RFID card for the contracting partner.

Opening times

Name of the charging station

Travel time and distance of the charging station from the vehicle

This function is not available in all countries.

Authentication method

Contact information of the charging station operator

General costs and charging costs

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Estimated charging costs and your available energy volumes, if available

If required, select the connector ID from the list shown.

Display of available reviews and the ability to review with up to five stars

The selected charging cable connector is unlocked.

Availability prognosis

Start the charging process.

Information on green charging

The start of the charging process is shown.

Mercedes-Benz provides high-quality certificates of origin to ensure that

an equivalent amount of electricity from renewable sources is fed into

Select the Stop charging process display button in the app.

the grid for charging processes carried out via Mercedes-Benz Charge.

The charging process is ended.

Payment is processed automatically.

Calculate the route (/ page 452).

IF DATA FOR THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS IS AVAILABLE, YOU WILL

RECEIVE THIS INFORMATION:

Overview of the charging process

If the function is available, the start/stop of the charging process

Estimated cost

can be selected.

There may be differences between the costs listed and the costs

To access a charging station remotely (start/stop): select a charging

billed.

station in the map menu of the app or the MBUX multimedia system.

Show the details using the widget (programme symbol).

OVERVIEW OF THE DIGITAL EXTRA RANGE DISPLAY

Select Start charging process.

If there are only a few fast-charging stations or charging stations available

within the vehicle's electric range, the service warns you with a notification.

The charging process starts. In addition, the payment agreement saved

The notification recommends charging stations made available to the service

with the third-party provider is authorised.

by charging station providers/operators.

THE FUNCTION IS AVAILABLE UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

Remote access is not available for some charging stations. In

The fee-based Digital Extra "Range Display" is available and activated in

this case use your RFID card to activate the charging process (if

the Mercedes-Benz Portal.

available).

The route type Online routes is switched off (/ page 460).

If required, enter the PIN for personalisation.

Confirm the action.

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THERE ARE THREE NOTIFICATION TYPES:

For Navigation with Electric Intelligence:

Mercedes-Benz Connect is available.

Comfort warning

You have a Mercedes me ID and the vehicle is linked to the user

There are no longer enough fast charging stations nearby.

account.

Warning when electric range falls below 50 km

The "Navigation with Electric Intelligence" Digital Extra is available

As soon as the vehicle falls below the electric range of 50 km, the next

and activated in the Mercedes-Benz Portal.

charging stations in the vicinity are suggested.

The Digital Extras "Navigation with Electric Intelligence", "Display

Critical warning

of charging stations" and "Mercedes me Charge" are required for

There are less than five charging stations including fast charging stations

optimum function.

nearby.

The function suggests the best possible charging stop near the destination

from which you can reach the destination on foot.

If you do not want to receive any notifications, deactivate the

Allow notifications option for the Digital Extra "Range Display"

THE DIGITAL MAP SHOWS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, FOR EXAM‐

(/ page 423).

PLE:

The route to the destination

In addition, the electric range can be displayed on the map (/ page 483).

The route to the charging stop

The pedestrian route from the charging stop to the destination and the

If the electric range of the vehicle is less than 6 km, there is

walking time in minutes

no display on the map. If there are not enough charging stations

available within this range, you will receive a notification.

THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS CAN BE USED, FOR EXAMPLE:

Select the charging station as the destination and calculate the route.

If the route type Online routes is switched on, you will not receive

Move the map and reset the map to the current vehicle position.

any notifications.

Change the map scale.

Select additional map symbols, e.g. for displaying traffic information or

OVERVIEW OF CHARGING NEAR DESTINATION

hazard warnings from Car-2-X.

THE FUNCTION IS AVAILABLE UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

The destination has been entered.

The destination address is shown.

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SELECTING A ROUTE TYPE

ACCEPTING A DETOUR RECOMMENDATION AFTER A PROMPT

Multimedia system:

Requirements:

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After asking is switched on (/ page 460) in the Dynamic route guidance

USING ONLINE ROUTES

menu.

The route is calculated as a fast route with a short journey time.

Route guidance is active.

Switch on the option.

There are traffic reports for the current route.

TAKING TRAFFIC INFORMATION FOR THE ROUTE INTO ACCOUNT

Select Dynamic route guidance r.

If a new route with a shorter driving time is determined, the current and new

routes will be shown.

Select one of the options.

If another application is active, a notification is hidden.

EXPLANATION OF THE OPTIONS:

Confirm the notification.

Automatic

Traffic reports via Live Traffic Information are taken into account

To accept the new route: select Accept.

(/ page 472).

To maintain the current route: select Keep to current route.

Live Traffic Information and FM home screen are not available in all

countries.

SELECTING ROUTE OPTIONS

After asking

Multimedia system:

A prompt appears when a new route is detected with a shorter journey

4 © 5 Navigation 5 Z 5 Route 5 Avoid options

time based on traffic reports. You can continue to use the current route

AVOIDING OR USING ROUTE SECTIONS, E.G. MOTORWAYS OR FERRIES

or use the dynamic route instead (/ page 460).

Activate or deactivate the avoid option.

Off

Avoid: the option is activated. The route avoids motorways, for example.

No traffic reports are taken into account for the route.

Use: the option is deactivated. The route takes motorways into consider‐

CALCULATING ALTERNATIVE ROUTES

ation, for example.

Multimedia system:

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Activate Overview of route after start.

Alternative routes are calculated for every route.

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The selected route options cannot always be taken into account.

These route options are not available in every country.

Therefore, a route may include a ferry, for instance, even though

the Avoid ferries avoid option is enabled. A message then appears

AVOIDING AREAS

and you will hear a corresponding message.

Select Avoid areas r (/ page 480).

SELECTING NOTIFICATIONS FOR THE ROUTE

AVOIDING OR USING TOLL ROADS

The use of toll roads requires a usage fee (toll).

Requirements:

Select Toll roads r.

For an audible indication when approaching a personal POI: the USB

Activate or deactivate Avoid all.

device contains personal POIs.

If the option is activated, the route avoids toll roads.

The USB device is connected with the multimedia system.

If the option is deactivated, the route takes toll roads into account.

The category in which the personal POI belongs is activated.

Multimedia system:

Select an option for Payment by cash or card or Electronic billing.

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Avoid: the route avoids toll roads with the selected method of payment.

SWITCHING NAVIGATION ANNOUNCEMENTS ON OR OFF

Use: the route takes into account roads that require a toll corresponding

Activate Reduced messages.

with the payment type selected.

If a driving instruction is available for a simple change in direction, you

AVOIDING OR USING ROADS REQUIRING A SPECIAL TOLL STICKER

hear a brief announcement, e.g. "turn right in 200 m". The number of

A vignette allows for the use of a route network for a limited time period.

driving instructions along the route is minimised.

Select Avoid vignette roads r.

Activate Detailed messages.

Activate or deactivate Avoid all.

If a driving instruction is available and there is a complex driving situa‐

tion, you hear supplementary information, e.g. "In 200 m turn right and

continue to follow the major road". Additional driving instructions are

issued for the route, for example on turning major roads.

Switch individual countries on or off in the list.

Activate Announce street names.

Avoid: the option is activated. The route avoids roads requiring a special

The name of the street into which the vehicle should turn is announced.

toll sticker in the selected countries.

Use: the option is deactivated. The route takes into account roads in the

selected country which require you to pay a time-based fee (vignette).

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2 Information about delays along the route

This option is not available in all countries and languages.

3 Arrival time and address for the charging stop

4 Charging stop shows the charging time recommended by the Navigation

SWITCHING TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENTS ON OR OFF

with Electric Intelligence as well as states of charge on arrival and onward

Activate or deactivate Announce traffic warnings.

journey for an optimal travel time

as well as: current distance to charging stop

If available, traffic warnings are announced, e.g. before the end of traffic

jams that pose a risk.

5 Alternative routes

6 Searches for an additional charging station

AUDIBLE INDICATION WHEN APPROACHING A PERSONAL POI

7 Switches traffic information display on or off

Select Personal POIs.

8 Makes settings for View, Messages & tones and Route

Activate a category.

When route guidance is active, the destination and entered intermediate desti‐

When approaching a personal POI in the selected category an audible

nations are shown.

indication will be issued.

DEPENDING ON THE ROUTE, TRAFFIC SITUATION AND AVAILABLE DATA,

DISPLAYING A ROUTE OVERVIEW

FURTHER INFORMATION IS DISPLAYED:

Requirements:

Name, destination address

A destination is entered.

Symbols for intermediate destination and destination

Phone number (if available)

Multimedia system:

Web address (if available)

4 © 5 Navigation

Traffic information

The route can include up to four intermediate destinations.

You can influence the route calculated by the Navigation with Electric Intelli‐

gence using options 3 and 6.

Select one of the options.

Example: route guidance is active

1 Enters an address or POI

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IGNORING A CHARGING STATION

PLANNING ROUTES

If you do not want to drive to the selected charging station, it can be removed

Multimedia system:

for the current route guidance. The Navigation with Electric Intelligence tries

4 © 5 Navigation 5 ª

to plan the best possible alternative charging station for the route.

Enter the intermediate destination (/ page 38).

Select 3 .

After entering the destination and new calculation of the route, the

route overview is shown again. The route contains a new intermediate

The expected charging output, the dynamic charge level display as well

destination.

as the current state of charge and the predicted charging target are

displayed, for example.

If there are already four intermediate destinations, delete an

Select Ignore.

intermediate destination (/ page 463).

Select Ignore during this journey.

The charging station is removed from the route.

EDITING A ROUTE WITH INTERMEDIATE DESTINATIONS

Requirements:

After selecting Details, the detailed information about the charg‐

The destination and at least one intermediate destination have been

ing station is displayed.

entered.

ADDING A CHARGING STATION

Multimedia system:

If you want to drive to a charging station on the route earlier than planned,

4 © 5 Navigation

for example, you can search for an additional charging station. If the charging

station is suitable for the route, it will be accepted by the Navigation with

CHANGING THE ORDER OF THE DESTINATIONS

Electric Intelligence.

In the route overview, press and hold on a destination.

Select 6 .

Move the destination with = or Ì.

If necessary, filter the display of the charging stations according to the

Tap on ø.

charging power.

The editing mode is ended.

Select a charging station.

DELETING A DESTINATION

In the route overview, press and hold on a destination.

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Tap on E.

Press the arrow at the bottom of the navigation window briefly.

The editing mode is ended.

Swipe up or down.

DISPLAYING THE ROUTE LIST

Select a route section.

Multimedia system:

The map section is displayed.

4 © 5 Navigation

Tap on navigation window 7 on the digital map (/ page 446).

To return to vehicle position: select Current position.

SELECTING AN ALTERNATIVE ROUTE

Requirements:

A route has already been created.

The Overview of route after start option is switched on (/ page 460).

Multimedia system:

4 © 5 Navigation 5 Other routes

Example: route list

1 Upcoming manoeuvre with turning arrow, distance to manoeuvre, street

number, street name

Ì Switches on navigation announcements

. Switches off navigation announcements

Including the following route sections on the route to the destination

2 Current vehicle position

The route sections are displayed in the navigation window. The route list is

updated during the journey.

Example: alternative routes

1 Original route is highlighted

2 Alternative routes with indication of the difference in driving time

Motorway information shows the available service facilities. After

selecting symbols, e.g. for car parks, service areas or motorway

exits, the POI is adopted as an intermediate destination or desti‐

In 2 a faster route may also be shown that is considerably

nation.

longer.

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The Commuter route option is switched on .

THE FOLLOWING ROUTE INFORMATION IS DISPLAYED:

The multimedia system has gathered sufficient data in order to show

Driving time

destination suggestions.

Time of arrival

Routes have been learned for these destination suggestions.

Distance to the destination

Route guidance is active.

Avoid options based on the set route options

Driving time saved or lost compared with the original route

This commuter route is not available in all countries.

When the alternative routes have been calculated, display the route in

the navigation window by swiping to the right or left.

Multimedia system:

CHANGING ROUTE TYPE

4 © 5 Navigation 5 Z 5 Route

Select Filter.

Activate Commuter route.

The navigation system automatically detects that the vehicle is on a

Switching the route type on or off.

commuter route.

AVOIDING OR USING ROUTE OPTIONS

For the daily commuter route, traffic incidents on the route are also

Select Filter.

reported when driving without active route guidance.

To select commuter route: select Start.

Switch the route options on or off (/ page 460).

Route guidance begins without spoken driving instructions.

Confirm the settings with Finished.

To start route guidance to the alternative route: select Start.

A commuter route is suggested even with delays on the route.

To select an alternative route on the map: touch any point on the

alternative route.

To delete a commuter route: select ¨.

The alternative route is highlighted.

STARTING THE AUTOMATIC SERVICE STATION SEARCH

ACTIVATING A COMMUTER ROUTE

Requirements

Requirements:

ATTENTION ASSIST is activated (/ page 332).

You have created a profile (/ page 417).

You are driving on a motorway.

The Allow destination suggestions option is switched on (/ page 432).

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There are service stations along the route section ahead.

STARTING A SAVED ROUTE

Select a route.

DRIVING SITUATION

Select Start: route guidance at start or Start: current location.

Confirm the notification.

Route guidance begins.

The service station search starts. The available service stations along the

RENAMING A ROUTE

route or in the vicinity of the vehicle's current position are displayed.

Press on a route until a menu is shown.

Select a service station.

Select Rename.

Calculate the route with the service station as an ¦ intermediate

Enter the name.

destination or as a ¥ destination (/ page 452).

Select OK.

If there are already four intermediate destinations: select Yes in the

prompt.

RECORDING AND STORING A ROUTE

The selected service station is entered in the route overview at position

Requirements:

1. Intermediate destination 4 is deleted. Route guidance begins.

A USB device is connected with the multimedia system (/ page 541).

STARTING AND EDITING A STORED ROUTE

Requirements:

Multimedia system:

A USB device with stored routes is connected with the multimedia sys‐

4 © 5 Navigation 5 ª

tem (/ page 541).

Press the double arrow in the destination input line until Stored routes is

The route is stored in the "Routes" folder with the GPS Exchange data

displayed.

format (.gpx).

Select Stored routes.

Multimedia system:

STARTING RECORDING

4 © 5 Navigation 5 ª

Select Start recording.

Press the double arrow in the destination input line until Stored routes is

A white rectangle is displayed.

displayed.

The route is stored on the USB device.

Select Stored routes.

STOPPING RECORDING

Press the white rectangle.

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Select End recording.

THE FOLLOWING DISPLAYS AND FUNCTIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN

THE NAVIGATION WINDOW, FOR EXAMPLE:

Route guidance

Route list

Destination information

NOTES ON ROUTE GUIDANCE

Traffic information, e.g. length of traffic jam, delay

Motorway facilities

WARNING

Car park search

Risk of distraction from operating integrated communication

Emergency corridors

equipment while the vehicle is in motion

If you operate communication equipment integrated in the vehicle

when driving, you could be distracted from the traffic situation. This

If you do not follow the driving instructions or if you leave the calculated

could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

route, a new route is calculated automatically.

Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation per‐

If, for example, the route is diverted or the direction of a one-way road has

mits.

been reversed, driving instructions may deviate from the actual traffic situa‐

tion.

If you cannot be sure of this, stop the vehicle whilst paying

attention to road and traffic conditions and operate the equip‐

Alternatives may be offered during route guidance, e.g. before passing a

ment with the vehicle stationary.

motorway exit road. The additional driving time for the journey along the

motorway exit is shown.

You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are

For this reason, you must always observe road and traffic rules and regulations

currently driving when operating the multimedia system.

during your journey as well as the prevailing traffic conditions.

Route guidance begins once a route has been calculated. The road and traffic

The route can differ from the ideal route, for example in the event of road‐

rules and regulations always have priority over multimedia system driving

works or incomplete digital map data.

instructions. Driving instructions are, for example navigation announcements,

changes in direction and lane recommendations.

NOTES ON SATELLITE RECEPTION

The correct function of the navigation system depends amongst other things

Changes in direction and lane recommendations are shown in the navigation

on reception of the satellite system used. In certain situations satellite recep‐

window.

tion can be impaired, malfunction or even not be possible, e.g. in tunnels or in

multi-storey car parks.

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CHANGING DIRECTION OVERVIEW

2 Change of direction arrow (also on the map)

CHANGES OF DIRECTION ARE SHOWN IN THE FOLLOWING DISPLAYS:

Larger map scales show change of direction points instead of change of

direction arrows.

Detailed image of the junction

3 Current distance to the change of direction

The display appears when you drive into a junction.

4 Current vehicle position

3D image

THERE ARE THREE PHASES WHEN CHANGING DIRECTION:

The display appears when driving on junction-free, multi-lane roads, for

example at motorway exits and motorway interchanges.

Preparation phase

If there is enough time between the changes of direction, the multimedia

system prepares you for the upcoming change of direction. A navigation

announcement is issued, e.g. "Prepare to turn right".

The navigation window shows: the direction information or the name of

the road which is to be turned into as well as the distance to the change

of direction.

Announcement phase

The multimedia system announces the upcoming change of direction,

Example: detailed image of the crossing with upcoming changes of direc‐

e.g. by announcing "Turn right in 300 m".

tion

When the Auto zoom map orientation is switched off (/ page 483), a

1 Name of the street to turn into

detailed representation of the junction or a 3D image of the upcoming

2 Change of direction arrow (also on the map)

change in direction appears in the navigation window.

3 Current vehicle position

Change-of-direction phase

4 Current distance to the change of direction

The multimedia system announces the imminent change of direction, e.g.

by announcing "Now turn right".

Example of 3D image: when the distance to manoeuvre point 1 is

shown with 0 m and the symbol for current vehicle position 4 has

reached manoeuvre point 1 the change in direction is carried out.

Changes of direction are also shown in the driver display.

Example: 3D image of the upcoming change of direction

1 Manoeuvre point

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LANE RECOMMENDATIONS OVERVIEW

Lane recommendations are also shown in the driver display.

USING MOTORWAY INFORMATION

When driving on the motorway, upcoming motorway facilities and available

service facilities are shown in the route list. These include car parks, service

stations or motorway exits with service POIs, for example.

The entries are sorted according to increasing distance from the current vehi‐

cle position.

Example: lane recommendations

1 Non-recommended lane (grey arrow)

Select an entry.

2 Possible lane (white arrow)

If several service facilities are available, select a service facility from the

3 Recommended lane (white arrow, blue background)

list.

This display appears for multi-lane roads.

The destination address and the map position are shown.

Calculate the route (/ page 452).

If the digital map contains the relevant data, lane recommendations are dis‐

played in the navigation window.

EXPLANATION OF THE DISPLAYED LANES:

Search for a POI in the vicinity.

Recommended lane

In this lane, you will be able to complete both the next change of direc‐

tion and the one after that.

Use other functions, e.g. store the destination address of the service

Possible lane

facility.

In this lane, you will only be able to complete the next change of direc‐

DESTINATION REACHED

tion.

Once the destination is reached, you will see the Í chequered flag. Route

Non-recommended lane

guidance will now be complete. The navigation menu is shown.

In this lane, you will not be able to complete the next change of direction

When an intermediate destination has been reached, you will see the inter‐

without changing lane.

mediate destination flag with the number of your Î intermediate destina‐

tion. Route guidance is continued.

During the change of direction, new lanes may be added. Bus lanes are also

shown.

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$G-Class - Owner's ManualMBUX multimedia systemNavigation and trafficSelect NAVIGATION ANNOUNCEMENTS ON OR OFF#SWITCHING OFFSelect Navigation & traffic announcements.#During a navigation announcement, press the Ì button on the steer‐#ing wheel or controller in the centre or deactivate Driving recommendations during call.#The Spoken driving recommendations have been deactivated. messageTo leave the menu: select G.# THE VOLUME OF NAVIGATION ANNOUNCEMENTSorMultimedia system:4 © 5 Settings 5 System 5 AudioIn the route list for a driving manoeuvre select . (/ page 464).#5 Navigation & traffic announcementsThe symbol changes to Ì.Select Driving recommendation vol..#SWITCHING ONPress the button on the steering wheel or on the controller in the centreSet the volume.##console leave the menu: select G.#orROUTE GUIDANCE IS ACTIVESWITCHING AUDIO FADEOUT ON OR OFF DURING NAVIGATIONIn the navigation window, select Ì for an upcoming driving manoeu‐# the © button on the steering wheel on the current navigation announcement is played.#The symbol changes to ..orSWITCHING NAVIGATION ANNOUNCEMENTS ON OR OFF DURING ATap on © in the media CALL#Select the © button on the steering wheel on the right.##Select Audio.#Tap on © in the media display.#Select Settings.#Select Navigation & traffic announcements.#Select System.#Activate or deactivate Audio fadeout during navigation announcements.#470F465 0034 02$

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Select Audio.

SWITCHING NAVIGATION ANNOUNCEMENTS ON OR OFF

SWITCHING OFF

Select Navigation & traffic announcements.

During a navigation announcement, press the Ì button on the steer‐

ing wheel or controller in the centre console.

Activate or deactivate Driving recommendations during call.

The Spoken driving recommendations have been deactivated. message

To leave the menu: select G.

appears.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME OF NAVIGATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Multimedia system:

4 © 5 Settings 5 System 5 Audio

In the route list for a driving manoeuvre select . (/ page 464).

5 Navigation & traffic announcements

The symbol changes to Ì.

Select Driving recommendation vol..

SWITCHING ON

Press the button on the steering wheel or on the controller in the centre

Set the volume.

console again.

To leave the menu: select G.

ROUTE GUIDANCE IS ACTIVE

SWITCHING AUDIO FADEOUT ON OR OFF DURING NAVIGATION

In the navigation window, select Ì for an upcoming driving manoeu‐

ANNOUNCEMENTS

vre.

Press the © button on the steering wheel on the right.

The current navigation announcement is played.

The symbol changes to ..

SWITCHING NAVIGATION ANNOUNCEMENTS ON OR OFF DURING A

Tap on © in the media display.

PHONE CALL

Select Settings.

Press the © button on the steering wheel on the right.

Select System.

Select Audio.

Tap on © in the media display.

Select Settings.

Select Navigation & traffic announcements.

Select System.

Activate or deactivate Audio fadeout during navigation announcements.

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To leave the menu: select G.

When the vehicle is back on a road known to the multimedia system, route

guidance continues as normal.

REPEATING NAVIGATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Requirements:

Destination

A route has already been created.

SAVING THE CURRENT VEHICLE POSITION

Route guidance is active.

Multimedia system:

4 © 5 Navigation

Multimedia system:

When the map is shown, tap on the ¥ current vehicle position.

4 © 5 Navigation

In the navigation window, select . for an upcoming driving manoeu‐

Select Store position.

vre.

To save as a favourite: select Save as favourite .

Select Ì.

To save as "Home" address: select Home .

The current navigation announcement is repeated.

To save as "Work" address: select Work .

CANCELLING ROUTE GUIDANCE

Requirements:

MANAGING PREVIOUS DESTINATIONS

Multimedia system:

A route has already been created.

4 © 5 Navigation 5 ª

Route guidance is active.

Select Previous destinations.

Select Ä for the last destination.

Show the navigation menu.

SAVING THE LAST DESTINATION AS A FAVOURITE

Select ¤ in the navigation menu (/ page 446).

Press and hold on one of the previous destinations.

OVERVIEW OF OFF-ROAD STATUS DURING ROUTE GUIDANCE

A menu appears.

Due to roadworks, for example, there may be differences between the data

on the digital map and the actual course of the road. In such cases, the

To save as a favourite: select Save as favourite .

multimedia system will temporarily be unable to locate the vehicle's current

position on the digital map. The vehicle is off-road. Road not mapped will be

To save as "Home" address: select Home .

shown. Route guidance may be restricted.

To save as "Work" address: select Work .

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DELETING A PREVIOUS DESTINATION

Delete a destination suggestion from the favourites

Select Previous destinations.

(/ page 451).

Select Ä for the last destination.

Select Delete.

Route guidance with current traffic reports

TRAFFIC INFORMATION OVERVIEW

Select Delete all.

Current traffic reports are received with the Live Traffic Information subscrip‐

tion service.

Confirm the prompt.

When all the favourites have been deleted, Add favourite is available, for

If the subscription has expired, then FM RDS-TMC is available in selected

example.

countries.

EDITING DESTINATION SUGGESTIONS

Live Traffic Information is not available in all countries.

Requirements:

The Allow destination suggestions option is switched on (/ page 432).

The Digital Extra must be registered (/ page 473). This secures the free-of-

For the display of destination suggestions: the multimedia system has

charge period of three years.

gathered sufficient data.

The Digital Extra updates the traffic situation at short, regular intervals via the

internet connection.

Multimedia system:

4 © 5 Navigation 5 ª

Information on the vehicle's position is regularly sent to Mercedes-Benz AG.

The data is immediately rendered anonymous by Mercedes-Benz AG and for‐

Select Suggestions.

warded to the traffic data provider. Using this data, traffic reports relevant to

Press and hold on a destination suggestion.

the vehicle's position are sent to the vehicle. The vehicle acts as a sensor for

the flow of traffic and helps to improve the quality of the traffic reports.

A menu appears.

To cancel a destination suggestion: select Do not suggest now or No

There may be differences between the traffic reports received

longer suggest.

and the actual road and traffic conditions.

To save a destination suggestion: select Save as favourite, Home or

Work.

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IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO TRANSMIT THE VEHICLE POSITION, YOU HAVE

Create a Mercedes me ID at: A valid email

THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

address is required for this.

You can deactivate the Digital Extra in your Mercedes me ID.

You can have the Digital Extra deactivated at a Mercedes-Benz service

Link the vehicle to your Mercedes me ID.

centre.

A code is sent to the multimedia system.

Enter the code into the multimedia system.

Further hazard warnings are received via the Car-to-X Digital

Extra (/ page 476).

Accept the general and specific terms of use.

Alternatively, you can have the connection completed at a

SHOWING INFORMATION FROM THE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR LIVE TRAF‐

Mercedes-Benz service centre.

FIC INFORMATION

Requirements:

EXTENDING A LIVE TRAFFIC INFORMATION SUBSCRIPTION

The vehicle is equipped with Live Traffic Information.

Requirements:

The vehicle is equipped with Live Traffic Information.

Multimedia system:

You have a Mercedes me ID.

4 © 5 Apps 5 Mercedes me 5 My services

Select Live Traffic.

Visit the Mercedes-Benz website.

When the subscription for Live Traffic Information has expired then in selected

countries FM RDS-TMC is available.

REGISTERING LIVE TRAFFIC INFORMATION

Switch to the Mercedes-Benz Store via the linked vehicle.

Requirements:

Select Live Traffic Information.

The vehicle is equipped with Live Traffic Information.

Select the renewal period.

You have a Mercedes me ID.

Add the product to the shopping basket.

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Accept the general and specific terms of use.

Heavy traffic (yellow line)

Live Traffic Information remains activated for the selected extension

Free-flowing traffic (green line)

period. Activation begins on the date of extension.

Display for traffic delays on the current route

DISPLAYING TRAFFIC INFORMATION ON THE MAP

The smallest value for the display for traffic delays is a minute.

Requirements:

SHOWING TRAFFIC INCIDENTS ON THE ROUTE

Traffic incidents and Free-flowing traffic are switched on (/ page 475).

Requirements:

The Traffic incidents display is switched on (/ page 475).

Multimedia system:

4 ©

Multimedia system:

If necessary, move the map (/ page 479).

4 © 5 Navigation

THE MAP SHOWS THE FOLLOWING TRAFFIC INFORMATION DEPENDING

If there are traffic incidents on the route, these are shown on the map and in

ON THE ACTIVATED SETTINGS:

the route overview.

Traffic incidents

These are roadworks, road blocks and warning messages, for example.

With the MBUX Voice Assistant you can inform yourself about

traffic incidents on your route. Ask, for example How is the traffic

When route guidance is active, the symbols for traffic incidents will be

on my route? or How is the traffic at home?. A voice output is

shown in colour on the route. Off the route they are grey.

issued.

Warning messages

Warning messages are shown as the d symbol.

Traffic safety information can be shown, e.g. if there are people on the

carriageway.

If the vehicle approaches a danger area, for example the end of a traffic

jam in a dangerous position, the Ë symbol is shown on the map. If

Announce traffic warnings is switched on and a message has been issued,

an additional announcement is made.

Traffic flow information:

Example: traffic incidents on the route

Traffic jam (red line)

1 Total delay or message that there are no delays along the route

Slow-moving traffic (orange line)

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2 Switches traffic information display on or off

If a message about forming an emergency corridor has been

3 Calls up settings for View, Messages & tones and Route

issued, Emergency corridor is shown in the navigation window.

IF THERE ARE ANY DELAYS ALONG THE ROUTE, THESE ARE SHOWN IN

THE ROUTE OVERVIEW TOGETHER WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

To see all of the traffic incidents on the route, swipe to the right or left.

Traffic jam section: red bars

The route section is highlighted on the map.

Slow-moving traffic: orange bar

To show detailed information in the route overview: tap on a display

Heavy traffic: yellow bar

in the route overview.

For each section:

The detailed information is shown, for example the road section and the

The delay

direction.

The length

CALLING UP DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE MAP

The street name or the street number

Tap on traffic flow information on the map, e.g. a red line for a traffic jam

section.

The detail information is displayed.

DURING ACTIVE ROUTE GUIDANCE, THE TOTAL DELAY ON

THE ROUTE IS ALSO DISPLAYED HERE:

If several lines are shown on top of the other, then select an item of

traffic flow information from the list.

in the navigation system in the navigation module

SHOWING TRAFFIC INCIDENTS ON THE MAP

in other applications in the status line at the top

Tap on a traffic incident symbol.

The detail information is displayed.

Traffic incident symbols are shown in the route overview and

in the map. A traffic incident symbol is, for example Ò for

Several traffic incidents are in the immediate vicinity: tap on the top

roadworks.

traffic incident symbol and select from the list of traffic incidents.

In the map several traffic incidents may be shown on top of each

SWITCHING THE TRAFFIC INFORMATION DISPLAY ON

other. The traffic incident symbol shows a plus sign.

Multimedia system:

If available, the street number can be replaced by a street name

4 © 5 Navigation 5 Z

or both the name and number.

Select View.

Traffic .

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Activate Traffic incidents and Free-flowing traffic.

This gives you sufficient time to adapt your driving style to the traffic

conditions.

Traffic incidents, for example roadworks, local area reports (e.g. fog) and

warning messages, are shown on the route.

The use of Car-to-X-Communication requires the regular transmission of vehi‐

cle data to Mercedes-Benz AG. The data is then immediately pseudonymised

Car-to-X-Communication

by Mercedes-Benz AG. The vehicle data is deleted after an appropriate amount

of time has elapsed (several weeks) and is not stored permanently.

CAR-TO-X-COMMUNICATION OVERVIEW

THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY FOR THE DIGITAL EXTRA CAR-

Data which serves as identification is replaced during the pseu‐

TO-X-COMMUNICATION:

donymisation process. In this way, your identity is protected

The vehicle is equipped with an MBUX multimedia system with naviga‐

against access by unauthorised third parties.

tion function.

There is a subscription for the Live Traffic Information service.

DISPLAYING HAZARD WARNINGS

Car-to-X-Communication is activated in your Mercedes-Benz user

Multimedia system:

account.

4 © 5 Navigation

If hazard warnings are available these can be shown as symbols on the map.

The display depends on the settings for the Traffic incidents option.

Car-to-X-Communication is available in selected coun‐

tries.

Set the option via Z (/ page 475).

If the option is activated, all of the symbols are shown.

The communication module automatically establishes an Internet connection

If the option is deactivated, the symbols are only shown when there is a

once the vehicle is switched on. If there are any hazard warnings, they will

hazard warning.

be provided shortly thereafter. Depending on the mobile phone connection,

THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS MAY BE SHOWN ON THE MAP:

provision takes place from within a second up to about a minute.

Accidents and breakdowns

BENEFITS OF CAR-TO-X-COMMUNICATION:

Slippery roads, fog, crosswinds and heavy rain

Dangers are automatically detected by the vehicle or can be reported by

Hazards reported manually

the driver. These are then sent to vehicles with Car-to-X-Communication

Vehicle with active hazard warning light

in the immediate vicinity.

Roadworks

If available, current details relating to hazard spots near the vehicle's

Additional hazards (if available)

current position are received.

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Route guidance with augmented reality

If Announce traffic warnings is switched off (/ page 461), voice

output can indicate a danger area.

OVERVIEW OF ROUTE GUIDANCE WITH AUGMENTED REALITY

SENDING HAZARD WARNINGS

WARNING

Risk of accident and injury as a result of distraction, incorrect

REPORTING HAZARDS MANUALLY

depiction or wrong interpretation of the display

The camera image of the augmented reality display is not suitable as a

Automatically detected hazard warnings are sent by the vehicle.

guide for driving.

Always keep an eye on the actual traffic situation.

When the map is shown, tap on the ¥ current vehicle position.

The Position menu is shown.

Avoid extended observation of the camera image.

Select Report traffic incident.

A prompt is shown.

During route guidance with augmented reality a camera image with the real

traffic scene is shown in the media display before a turning manoeuvre. The

Select Yes.

camera image includes additional information, for example arrows indicating a

The Thank you for supporting accident prevention! message appears.

change of direction.

If the options are switched on and this additional information is available, road

names and house numbers are displayed (/ page 478).

1 Street name

2 Change of direction arrow

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Route guidance with augmented reality will not be available in some situations,

Multimedia system:

e.g. in the event of poor satellite reception or roads that have not been

4 © 5 Navigation 5 Z

digitised.

Select View.

Route guidance with augmented reality is not available in all countries.

Select Augmented reality video.

You can watch an animation on this topic via the following link:

Activate Street names and House numbers.

ACTIVATING ROUTE GUIDANCE WITH AUGMENTED REALITY

During route guidance, the activated options are shown as additional

information in the camera image.

WARNING

Risk of accident and injury due to imprecise positioning of addi‐

Map

tional information

The additional information from the augmented reality display may be

SETTING THE MAP SCALE

inaccurate and is not a substitute for observing and assessing the

Multimedia system:

actual driving situation.

4 © 5 Navigation

Always keep an eye on the actual traffic situation when carry‐

ZOOMING IN

ing out all driving manoeuvres.

When the map is shown, tap twice quickly with one finger on the media

display.

Multimedia system:

Move two fingers apart on the media display.

Select View.

ZOOMING OUT

Select Augmented reality video.

Tap with two fingers on the media display.

Activate or deactivate Augmented reality video.

SHOWING PROPERTY INFORMATION FOR ROUTE GUIDANCE WITH AUG‐

Move two fingers together on the media display.

MENTED REALITY

Requirements:

You can set the unit of measurement of the map scale

(/ page 431).

Augmented reality is activated (/ page 478).

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MOVING THE MAP

The display of POI symbols on the map can be activated or

Multimedia system:

deactivated as a favourite.

When the map is displayed, swipe in any direction with one finger on the

Select View.

media display.

Select POI symbols on map r.

THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE:

Activate Hide all points of interest.

Selecting a destination on the map (/ page 451).

If the option is switched off, POI symbols are displayed on the map

Selecting a POI (/ page 449).

which correspond to the settings in the POI categories.

Showing traffic incidents on the map (/ page 474).

If the conditions are fulfilled, the POI symbols are shown with

To reset the map to the current vehicle position: select \ Centre .

current online information (/ page 484).

SWITCHING THE ROUTE OVERVIEW AFTER START ON OR OFF

Multimedia system:

SWITCHING DISPLAY OF CATEGORIES FOR QUICK-ACCESS ON OR OFF

Switch a category on or off in the menu.

Select View.

SELECTING CATEGORIES

In the menu, select Other categories r.

Activate D or deactivate E Overview of route after start.

Activate or deactivate Show all.

If the option is enabled, the map shows the full route after route guid‐

When the option is switched on, the POI symbols for all categories are

ance is started and, if available, all alternative routes.

shown on the map.

SELECTING POI SYMBOLS FOR THE MAP DISPLAY

Multimedia system:

Select r the categories.

POIs include restaurants and hotels, for example. These are displayed as

symbols on the map. Not all POIs are available in all countries.

Activate or deactivate the categories.

The POI symbols for the selected categories are shown on the map.

Personal POIs are destinations which you have saved on a USB device, for

example.

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Next junction

SELECTING PERSONAL POI CATEGORIES

In the menu, select Personal POIs r.

If the option is switched on and the journey continues without route

guidance, the name of the next intersecting street will be displayed in

Select r a category.

the navigation window.

Activate or deactivate Display on the map.

DISPLAYING THE MAP VERSION

Multimedia system:

To issue a signal when approaching: activate Visual warning and Acous-

tic notification.

Select View.

RESETTING THE POI SYMBOL DISPLAY

In the menu, select Reset POIs.

Select Map data version.

The settings are reset to the standard settings.

The detail information is displayed.

SELECTING THE DISPLAY OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE MAP

Multimedia system:

You can update the map data with the Online Map Update Digital

Extra (/ page 37).

Select View.

Select Show additional information.

Information about new versions of the digital map can be

obtained from a Mercedes-Benz service centre.

Switch the options on or off.

THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE:

OVERVIEW OF AREA AVOIDANCE ON THE ROUTE

You can define areas along a route that you would like to avoid.

Current street

If the option is enabled, it will be displayed in the navigation window.

Motorways or multi-lane expressways that pass through an area to be avoided

Scale

may be included in the route despite being blocked.

If the option is switched off, the map scale is only displayed on the map

AVOIDING A NEW AREA FOR THE ROUTE

when zooming.

Multimedia system:

If the option is enabled, the map scale is permanently displayed on the

map.

Select Avoid new area.

The option also influences the display on the driver display.

Altitude

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STARTING USING THE MAP

TAKING THE AREA FOR THE ROUTE INTO ACCOUNT

Select Using map.

Select the area in the list.

A red rectangle appears. This designates the area that should be avoi‐

Activate Avoid area.

ded.

If route guidance is active, a new route is calculated.

Move the map (/ page 479).

If there is no route yet, the setting is carried over to the next route

guidance.

Set the map scale (/ page 478).

THE ROUTE CAN INCLUDE AN AREA THAT IS TO BE AVOIDED IN THE

FOLLOWING CASES:

Select a.

The area is entered into the list.

The destination is located in an area that is to be avoided.

STARTING USING DESTINATION SEARCH

The route includes motorways or multi-lane expressways which

pass through an area to be avoided.

Select Via address entry.

There is no practical alternative route.

Enter the address (/ page 38).

DELETING AN AREA TO BE AVOIDED

Select the destination in the list.

Multimedia system:

The map appears. The area is saved.

CHANGING AN AREA TO BE AVOIDED

DELETING AN AREA TO BE AVOIDED

Multimedia system:

Select an area in the list.

Select Delete.

Select an area in the list.

Confirm the prompt with Yes.

Select Edit.

DELETING ALL AREAS TO BE AVOIDED

To move an area on the map: swipe in any direction on the media

If at least two areas to be avoided are set, select Delete all.

display.

Confirm the prompt with Yes.

CHANGING THE SIZE OF THE AREA

Move two fingers apart or together on the media display.

MAP DATA UPDATE OVERVIEW

As the content of a digital road map has a short life, outdated data may have

Select a.

a negative effect on all navigation functions. For the best MBUX navigation

The area is entered into the list.

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Click on your account at the top right and follow the menu path My dashboard

experience, you should install all of the map updates offered by Mercedes-

Benz.

> Manage vehicle > Manage Digital Extras > Online Map Update. Select the

regions to be downloaded to a storage medium.

THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE UPDATE OF MAP

DATA:

After the map data has been copied, connect the storage medium with your

vehicle. Select the notification with information about a new version of the

Online map update

map data and start the installation. After the MBUX multimedia system has

Updates via the Mercedes-Benz Portal

been restarted, the updated map data is used.

Update at a Mercedes-Benz service centre

OVERVIEW OF MAP DATA

Additional costs can be incurred in this process.

If map data is reinstalled in a vehicle, no activation code needs to be entered.

ONLINE MAP UPDATE

For map data purchased as data media, the enclosed activation code must be

REQUIREMENTS:

entered after starting the installation.

Digital Extras are available.

Activation codes are only ever valid for one vehicle.

You have a Mercedes me ID.

IN THE EVENT OF THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS, PLEASE CONTACT A

The Digital Extra Online Map Update is available for your region.

MERCEDES-BENZ SERVICE CENTRE:

Online Map Update has been activated.

The multimedia system does not accept the activation code.

You have lost the activation code.

Online Map Update is only available in certain countries.

DISPLAYING THE COMPASS

Multimedia system:

Installation takes place in the background as an automatic map update.

The MBUX multimedia system installs all of the available map updates for the

When the map is shown, tap on the ¥ current vehicle position until

European regions in which the vehicle is located or is moved.

the Position menu is shown.

The online map update is activated at the latest after the next time the vehicle

Select Compass.

is switched on.

THE COMPASS DISPLAY SHOWS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

UPDATES VIA THE MERCEDES-BENZ PORTAL

The current direction of travel with bearing (360° format) and com‐

The map data for several regions can also be updated manually. Log in with

pass direction

your Mercedes-Benz user account at:

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Longitude and latitude coordinates in degrees, minutes and sec‐

When the option is activated, no detailed display of the junction

onds

or a 3D image is shown in the navigation window during an

upcoming driving manoeuvre.

Number of satellites from which a signal can be received

The information is not available in every country.

DISPLAYING THE SATELLITE MAP

Multimedia system:

DISPLAYING QIBLA

Multimedia system:

Select View.

When the map is shown, tap on the ¥ current vehicle position until

Activate or deactivate Satellite map.

the Position menu is shown.

WHEN SATELLITE MAP IS SELECTED, THEY ARE DISPLAYED AT THE

Select Alerts.

FOLLOWING MAP SCALES:

The arrow on the compass shows the direction to Mecca in relation to

On-board maps

the current direction of travel.

The satellite maps are displayed in map scales from 2 km.

The number of satellites received is shown.

Online maps

The satellite maps are displayed in high-resolution map scales

This function is not available in all countries.

from 10 m.

SETTING THE MAP SCALE AUTOMATICALLY

When Satellite map is not selected, no satellite maps are displayed.

Multimedia system:

The satellite maps for these map scales are not available in all

Select View.

countries.

Activate D Auto zoom.

SHOWING ELECTRIC RANGE ON THE MAP

When the option is switched on, the map scale is set automatically

depending on your driving speed and the type of road.

Requirements:

There is an Internet connection.

The automatically selected map scale can be changed manually.

Mercedes-Benz Connect is available.

After a few seconds, this is automatically reset.

You have a Mercedes me ID.

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The vehicle is linked to your Mercedes me ID and you have accepted the

Multimedia system:

Mercedes-Benz Connect terms of use.

Further information can be found at:

Select View.

The fee-based Digital Extra Range Display is available and has been

Switch on a Digital Extra, e.g. Weather.

activated.

Current weather information is displayed on the navigation map, e.g.

temperature or cloud cover.

Multimedia system:

The information provided by the Digital Extras is not displayed in all map

scales, e.g. weather symbols.

Select View.

Range .

The display of online map content is not available in all coun‐

tries.

The electric range is shown on the map with a white line around the

current vehicle position.

Parking service

The electric range display on the map is not available in all

countries.

NOTES ON THE PARKING SERVICE

DISPLAYING ONLINE MAP CONTENTS

NOTE

Requirements:

Vehicle damage due to failure to observe the maximum permissi‐

ble clearance height

There is an Internet connection.

If the vehicle height exceeds the maximum permissible clearance

Digital Extras are available.

height, the roof and other vehicle parts may be damaged.

You have a Mercedes me ID.

Please observe the indicated maximum clearance height.

The vehicle is linked to the Mercedes me ID and you have accepted the

Mercedes-Benz terms of use.

If the vehicle exceeds the permissible clearance height, do not

Further information can be found at:

drive in.

The Digital Extra is available and has been activated.

Take the modified vehicle height in the case of roof super‐

structures or other carrier systems into account.

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Requirements:

This service is not available in all countries.

The Navigation Services service is activated in your Mercedes-Benz user

account.

DISPLAYING PARKING OPTIONS ON THE MAP

The parking service is part of the scope of the Navigation Services.

Requirements:

Parking is activated (/ page 485).

The Navigation Services service is activated in your Mercedes-Benz user

account.

Multimedia system:

The parking service is part of the scope of the Navigation Services.

Tap on j the map.

Multimedia system:

Switch on Parking.

In the route overview, select j Parking spaces (/ page 462).

The parking options within the vicinity of the current vehicle position are

Select the search position and search filter, e.g. Near destination and

shown.

Multi-storey car parks.

SELECTING PARKING OPTIONS

The map shows car parks suited to the selected settings.

Select a parking option.

NOTE

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS DISPLAYED (IF AVAILABLE):

Vehicle damage due to failure to observe local information and

parking conditions

Destination address, distance from current vehicle position and

The data is based on the information provided by the respective service

arrival time

providers.

Information on the car park, e.g.

Opening times

Mercedes-Benz does not guarantee the accuracy of the information

provided in relation to the car park or parking area.

Parking charges

Current occupancy

Always observe the local information and conditions.

Maximum parking time

Maximum access height

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Parking is activated (/ page 485).

The maximum access height shown by the parking service

does not replace the need for observation of the actual cir‐

cumstances.

Available payment options (Mercedes pay, coins, bank notes,

This option is not available in all countries.

cards)

Details on parking tariffs

Multimedia system:

Number of available parking spaces

Payment method (e.g. at parking meters)

Select a parking option on the map.

Services/facilities at the parking option

If a parking space available to book has been selected, select Book

Telephone number

parking space.

Calculate the route (/ page 452).

Select the desired booking period. Take note of the cancellation condi‐

THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS CAN BE USED (IF AVAILABLE):

tions.

Searching for POIs in the vicinity.

If the parking space is available for the selected period, the price will be

shown.

Saving the destination.

Placing a call at the destination.

Press a to confirm.

Sharing the destination via the QR code.

In the booking overview, confirm with Book.

Calling up the web address.

Showing the destination on the map.

If required, enter the Mercedes me ID PIN.

PRIOR BOOKING OF A PARKING SPACE

The parking space will be booked in the background.

A booking confirmation including a car park ticket will be sent to your

Requirements:

registered email address.

The Navigation Services service is activated in your Mercedes-Benz user

MAKING USE OF OR CANCELLING THE BOOKING

account.

Start the Mercedes-Benz App on your smartphone.

The parking service is part of the scope of the Navigation Services.

Open Menu.

You have registered in the Mercedes-Benz Portal with Mercedes pay and

the respective contract partners with your payment details for paying for

Select My transactions.

parking.

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Select Parking transactions.

If a car park that can be paid for has been selected, scroll down in the

parking details.

Select the desired booking.

To make use of the booking: select Show car park ticket.

Select Payment.

Once the vehicle has reached a parking position with payment function

and the vehicle is switched off, a message appears. Using this message

you can pay from the vehicle and start the payment process.

To cancel the booking: select Cancel booking.

STARTING A PAYMENT PROCEDURE

Acknowledge the message.

If possible, a parking space booking can be cancelled up to the

stated time. If a booking cannot be cancelled, this will already be

Please note the maximum parking period displayed and any existing

shown to you during the booking procedure.

additional limitations. If required, a message will inform you about the

necessity of displaying information confirming the online payment for

the parking space.

PAYING PARKING CHARGES

Requirements:

You will receive the receipt as a printout from the parking

The Navigation Services service is activated in your Mercedes-Benz user

machine after successfully completing the payment process.

account.

The parking service is part of the scope of the Navigation Services.

Select Start the payment process.

You have registered in the Mercedes-Benz Portal with Mercedes pay and

the respective contract partners with your payment details for paying for

If required, enter the Mercedes me PIN.

parking.

Parking is activated (/ page 485).

Press a to confirm.

The successful start of your parking transaction is shown.

Complete the booking with OK.

This option is not available in all countries.

To cancel a parking transaction: after receiving the confirmation

Multimedia system:

request, select Cancel.

4 ©

Minimum charges may be incurred.

Select a parking option on the map.

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ENDING A PARKING TRANSACTION

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERA‐

Stop the active transaction via the Mercedes-Benz App.

TION:

You receive a summary of the procedure and the costs.

Only use FAT32 or exFAT formatted USB storage devices.

If an uncompleted parking transaction is detected for your vehicle as

you continue your journey, a message will appear asking whether you

Use USB-IF certified USB storage devices.

would like to end it.

USB-IF is a non-profit corporation and stands for USB

Implementers Forum. Based on the USB specification,

Acknowledge the message.

USB-IF certifies, for example, USB versions, corresponding

When the parking transaction is stopped successfully, another message

cables and plugs as well as energy supply processes via the

appears with the details about your completed parking.

USB interface.

USB storage devices may be damaged if often or perma‐

Dashcam

nently overwritten at high speed. Mercedes-Benz recom‐

mends a high-quality external SSD drive.

NOTES ON THE DASHCAM

The abbreviation SSD stands for Solid State Drive.

NOTE

The file size and therefore the duration of single recording is

Risk of legal consequences due to violation of legal regulations

limited by the limitations of the USB flash drive format. So FAT32

and data protection provisions

formatted USB flash drives do not allow files larger than 4 GB, for

You are legally responsible for operation and use of the dashcam func‐

example.

tions.

When the file size is reached, the recording stops and you

receive a notification.

The legal requirements relating to operation and use of the dashcam

can vary depending on the country in which the dashcam is operated.

This function is not permitted in all countries.

THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE GAL‐

LERY APP:

Before using the dashcam, read up on the content of the legal

regulations, in particular the data protection requirements in

Switching write protection on or off

the respective country of use.

Deleting video files

Observe the legal regulations, in particular the data protection

requirements.

Additional information about the Gallery app (/ page 522).

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SELECTING A USB DEVICE FOR A VIDEO RECORDING WITH THE DASHCAM

Multimedia system:

Requirements:

If several USB devices are connected with the multimedia system, select

At least one USB device is connected with the multimedia system

a USB device (/ page 489).

(/ page 541).

If no USB device is selected, a selection is made automatically when

recording starts.

Multimedia system:

To select recording mode: select Loop recording.

Loop recording continuously records short video files. When the memory

Select the USB symbol.

is full, recording is continued automatically. In doing so, the oldest video

file is written over.

Select the USB device.

To start: select Start recording.

When USB devices contain multiple partitions, recorded video

The length of the recording is shown. The Do not remove the storage

files are not always displayed in the recording list.

medium during recording. Before removing the storage medium, eject it first.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use USB devices with one

message appears. The video file is stored on the USB device.

partition.

To end: select End recording.

STARTING OR STOPPING A LOOP RECORDING WITH THE DASHCAM

In some countries, geo-coordinates (longitude and latitude) are

Requirements:

shown in the video image.

For recording and saving a video file: a USB device is connected with the

For technical reasons, the geo-coordinates may show greater

multimedia system (/ page 541).

inaccuracies.

The vehicle is switched on.

A MESSAGE MAY APPEAR IN THE FOLLOWING CASES:

The camera is not functional, the Camera unavailable message appears.

Have the camera checked in a Mercedes-Benz service centre.

If the country border indication has been switched on (/ page 490).

If an outdoor recording is started with the camera app during a dashcam

recording, the dashcam recording pauses and resumes automatically

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after the camera recording is finished. A notification to this effect is

For technical reasons, the geo-coordinates may show greater

displayed.

inaccuracies.

STARTING OR STOPPING INDIVIDUAL RECORDINGS WITH THE DASHCAM

A MESSAGE MAY APPEAR IN THE FOLLOWING CASES:

Requirements:

Individual recording: the memory is full or there are only a few minutes

For recording and saving a video file: a USB device is connected with the

recording time available. The video recording stops or will be stopped

multimedia system (/ page 541).

imminently.

The vehicle is switched on.

Change the USB device or delete a video file.

The camera is not functional, the Camera unavailable message appears.

Multimedia system:

Have the camera checked in a Mercedes-Benz service centre.

If the country border indication has been switched on (/ page 490).

If several USB devices are connected with the multimedia system, select

If an outdoor recording is started with the camera app during a dashcam

a USB device (/ page 489).

recording, the dashcam recording pauses and resumes automatically

If no USB device is selected, a selection is made automatically when

after the camera recording is finished. A notification to this effect is

recording starts.

displayed.

To select recording mode: select Individual recording.

CONFIGURING DASHCAM SETTINGS

Individual recording stops recording when the memory limit is reached. An

Requirements:

individual recording is automatically protected against being overwritten.

A USB device is connected with the multimedia system (/ page 541).

To start: select Start recording.

The length of the recording is shown. The Do not remove the storage

Multimedia system:

medium during recording. Before removing the storage medium, eject it first.

message appears. The video file is stored on the USB device.

Select Z.

To end: select End recording.

RECEIVING NOTIFICATIONS AFTER PASSING A BORDER CROSSING

Activate National border alert .

In some countries, geo-coordinates (longitude and latitude) are

A message is shown if video is being recorded and the vehicle passes a

shown in the video image.

border.

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This function is not available in all countries.

STARTING AUTOMATIC VIDEO RECORDING

Select Automatic loop recording.

Activate Automatic loop recording.

When the vehicle is started, video recording starts automatically.

This function is not available in all countries.

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