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New multimedia system features
Information about the telephone menu
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Bluetooth
®
device name of the currently connected mobile phone/of the
mobile phone
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Bluetooth
®
device name of the currently connected mobile phone/of the
mobile phone (two phone mode)
3 Signal strength of the mobile phone network
4 Battery status of the connected mobile phone
5 Options
6 Messages
7 Calls up my devices
8 Numerical pad
9 Starts contact search
TELEPHONE MENU OVERVIEW
Via the telephone menu you can use the functions in connection with your
mobile phone.
THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS CAN BE USED:
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Call lists
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Contacts
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Messages
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Device manager
USING CALL LISTS
If your mobile phone supports the PBAP Bluetooth
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profile, the call lists from
the mobile phone are displayed in the multimedia system.
THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE:
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Making calls from the call list
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Opening contacts on the call list
MESSAGES
In the message menu you can receive text messages and create and send
them with the help of the MBUX voice assistant. In addition, you can conven‐
iently use the read-aloud function during the journey.
DEVICE MANAGER
In the device manager, you can connect your mobile phone with the multime‐
dia system.
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You have the option of using your mobile phone alone in single telephone
mode or together with another mobile phone in two phone mode.
USING CONTACTS
If you permit the multimedia system to access the contacts in your mobile
phone, you can use these in the vehicle. You can store up to 8,000 contacts.
THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU VIA THE CONTACTS
MENU:
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Making telephone calls (calling a contact)
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Navigation
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Composing messages with the help of the MBUX voice assistant
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Additional options
The contacts from your mobile phone can be downloaded automatically or
manually.
CONDUCTING A CALL
When conducting a call, additional functions are available apart from making,
accepting or rejecting a call. For example, you can switch between calls, con‐
duct a call with several participants or conference calls.
It is also possible to accept or reject waiting calls. If you receive a call while
already in a call, a message is displayed.
DURING A CALL YOU CAN ACTIVATE THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS:
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Microphone off
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Fade in the numerical pad to send DTMF tones
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Add a call
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Hands-free mode to transfer the call to the front or rear passenger
compartment
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Privacy mode to transfer the call to the telephone or headphones
Information about navigation
1 Navigation module (reduced view)
Route guidance active:
Reduced view of the navigation module shows information relevant to the
route, e.g. the next charging stop, the destination and a traffic delay
Tapping opens the navigation module and displays the route overview
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Tapping on the chequered flag ends the current route guidance
2 Sets map orientation Ä and map type
3 Calls up the telephone menu
4 Calls up entertainment applications
5 Navigation window shows the next manoeuvre (zoomed out view) or the
route monitor (zoomed in view)
Route guidance active: route monitor shows, e.g. route sections, upcoming
driving manoeuvres with lane recommendations, charging stops, destina‐
tion, traffic delays, 3D images at motorway exits, online content
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When you switch on the multimedia system or after selecting ©, the digital
map is shown.
The navigation system offers many options for destination entry, route plan‐
ning and route guidance. The traffic situation is taken into account during
route guidance. When using route guidance with augmented reality, additional
information can be shown in a camera image before a turning manoeuvre.
Services and apps help you reach the destination quickly, safely and in com‐
fort.
After tapping on navigation module
1 start destination entry via ª in the
route overview. You can enter the POI, address or contact as the destination
on-board or search online using a map service. Or you select a previous
destination. The destination can be stored here as a favourite or be saved as
an address for home and work. When the
Allow destination suggestions option
is switched on, the vehicle makes suggestions based on your visited navigation
destinations. If external destinations and routes are received from apps or
services, these are also available.
THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ROUTE PLANNING, FOR
EXAMPLE:
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Navigation with Electric Intelligence
If the
Schedule charging stops route option is enabled, the optimal route
based on time is calculated with the required charging stops. The charg‐
ing stops are determined taking into account the route and charging
times and are set as intermediate destinations for route guidance.
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Route options:
e.g.
Schedule charging stops and avoid or use toll roads, tunnels, unpaved
roads or avoid areas
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Intermediate destinations
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Alternative routes
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Commuter route
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Service station search
You can record and save routes then select or share them with a USB device.
Lane recommendations are shown during route guidance on multi-lane roads.
When driving on a motorway, service facilities on the route ahead can be
shown and used for route guidance.
The Live Traffic Information service takes the current traffic situation into
account. The map can show the current traffic flow, traffic incidents or warning
messages, e.g. before the end of traffic jams that pose a risk.
Hazardous situations on public roads are detected automatically by the vehicle
via Car-to-X-Communication or these can be reported by the driver. The early
warning makes it possible to adapt your driving characteristics in good time.
Accidents, broken-down vehicles, weather hazards or a vehicle with activated
hazard warning lights are shown on the map.
For route guidance with augmented reality, information objects such as arrows
indicating a turn, street names and house numbers are shown in a video image
during the driving manoeuvre or at traffic lights.
The map shows map data from the database or from an online map service.
In small map scales, buildings are shown as realistic images. The online map
update service makes possible the updating of the map data.
Weather information and data from other services can be shown on the map.
Multi-storey car parks with the corresponding equipment, deliver data about
the current occupancy and about parking charges, for example.
The options offered vary depending on the country, vehicle equipment and
available services.
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NAVIGATION MODULE (EXPANDED VIEW) WITH ROUTE OVERVIEW
Example: route guidance is active
1 Enters an address or POI
2 Information about delays along the route
3 Arrival time and address for the charging stop
4 Charging stop shows the charging time recommended by the Navigation
with Electric Intelligence as well as states of charge on arrival and onward
journey for an optimal travel time
as well as: current distance to charging stop
5 Alternative routes
6 Searches for an additional charging station
7 Switches traffic information display on or off
8 Makes settings for View, Messages & tones and Route
Information on radio
1 Active frequency band
2 Station name or set frequency
3 Settings
4 Additional options
5 Switches on traffic reports
6 Station list
7 Search
Using the radio menu you can play a multitude of radio stations and use the
Internet Radio TuneIn. Search for your preferred stations and save these as
favourites or in station lists.
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The function of TuneIn Internet radio is country-dependent.
Radio text: this function shows you the station name, the track and the artist
for the song currently playing, for example.
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DAB: with the DAB function, graphically formatted additional information
about a station can be shown, e.g. logos, album covers, music tracks, pro‐
grammes, news or also service information.
Traffic announcements: Traffic messages can be displayed by pressing ..
Information on media
1 Album cover
2 Active media source
3 Track and artist
4 Active data storage medium and current track number/track in playback
list
5 Random playback
6 Repeat
7 Settings
8 Additional options
9 Previous or next track and fast rewind or fast forward
A Additional categories
B Playlists and categories
C Media search
D Controls playback
E Timeline
Using the
Media application, you can set and use the audio and video func‐
tions of your multimedia system. You can listen to music or look at videos, for
example.
USB: Using the
USBmenu, you can play back your own audio or video data
from a data storage medium connected by USB.
Bluetooth
®
: using the
Bluetooth menu, you can connect a Bluetooth
®
audio
device with the multimedia system and play back the available tracks on
the audio device. Connecting the device can be conveniently handled in the
device manager, so you can complete all settings with just a few clicks.
Online music: the
Online music menu allows you to access music streaming
services.
Notes on comfort
The Comfort menu makes all the functions available that contribute to your
comfort when driving or taking a break.
SEAT COMFORT
The
Seat menu allows you to flexibly adjust the contours of the seats to
your needs by adjusting the side bolsters and lumbar support independently.
You can save these settings in your Mercedes me profile, so they can be
called up each time you drive. With the
Seat kinetics function, you can start a
programme that causes slight modifications of the seat position when you are
driving. These modifications promote a healthy back.
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MASSAGE
In the
Massage menu you will find the massage programmes that are available
for your vehicle. By selecting the desired programme you start it directly and it
runs for a period of approximately ten minutes, depending on the programme
selected. With the
High intensity function you can increase the effect of the
massage programme.
AMBIENT LIGHT
In the Ambient light menu you can set the colour and brightness for your
ambient lighting. Using the
Link zones function, the ambience, accent and
impression zones can be regulated separately so that you can set the lighting
of your vehicle individually.
Information about smartphone integration
Using the Smartphone Integration menu, various applications are available that
can bring the functions of your mobile phone to the multimedia system dis‐
play. Operation can by carried out via the touchscreen or voice control, for
example.
Only one mobile phone at a time can be connected via Smartphone Integration
to the multimedia system. Also for use with two phone mode with Smartphone
Integration, only one additional mobile phone can be connected using Blue‐
tooth
®
with the multimedia system.
Use Android Auto for mobile phones with the Android operating system and
use Apple CarPlay
®
with your iPhone
®
. The full functionality of Android Auto
and Apple CarPlay
®
is only possible with an Internet connection.
Information about vehicle info
You can have important vehicle information displayed in the Info menu. At
a glance you will have an overview of vehicle and engine data or current con‐
sumption values, for example. In addition, you can call up the Digital Owner's
Manual via the
Owner's Manual menu item.
VEHICLE DATA
THE FOLLOWING DATA WILL BE SHOWN, FOR EXAMPLE:
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Activity of the acceleration and brake pedal
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Activity of the suspension strut
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wheel angle
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G-force display for the linear and lateral acceleration
ENGINE DATA
THE FOLLOWING DATA IS SHOWN:
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Transmission oil temperature
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Engine/coolant temperature
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Performance
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Torque
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Boost pressure
CONSUMPTION DATA
Depending on your driving style, this display shows the current and average
fuel consumption. Together with the displays of vehicle and engine data, you
can adapt your driving style to be as efficient and economical as possible.
Information about In-Car Office
Using the In-Car Office menu you can connect your online services with the
multimedia system.
YOU THEN HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS AVAILABLE:
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Organising your meetings and telephone conferences.
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Managing your e-mails and appointments.
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Receive route guidance to the location of a meeting.
Information on MB Apps (Digital Extras)
VARIOUS SERVICES AND ONLINE FUNCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE
MB APPS MENU:
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Managing Digital Extras
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Using the dashcam
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Using the web browser to surf the Internet
You require a Mercedes me ID user account, and have to connect your vehicle
with the user account, in order to be able to use services.
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If the Mercedes-Benz App is available on a mobile phone, the
vehicle link can be made via the displayed QR code.
Please not that the available features are country-dependent.
Information on settings
In the Settings you can set the basic configuration for your multimedia system
and the vehicle. You have access to all functions in this menu, from switching
the driver assistance systems on and off to display and language settings.
THE SETTINGS ARE STRUCTURED IN THE FOLLOWING MENUS:
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Assistance
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Vehicle
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Lights
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System
ASSISTANCE MENU
With the
Assistance menu you have direct access to the driver assistance
systems which are installed in your vehicle and can either switch these on or
off, or configure according to your wishes.
VEHICLE MENU
HERE YOU CAN ACTIVATE THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS, FOR EXAMPLE:
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Automatic folding in of the outside mirrors when parking the vehicle
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Automatic adjustment of the seat and steering wheel, for comfortable
entry and exit from the vehicle
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Automatic activation of the 360° camera when selecting reverse gear
LIGHT MENU
All the light settings can be carried out in the
Lights menu. You can activate
or deactivate the Intelligent Light System here, set for how long your vehicle
should remain lit after parking or unlocking or switch the function off.
SYSTEM MENU
All important settings for the multimedia system can be carried out in the
System menu.
YOU CAN CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING SETTINGS, FOR EXAMPLE:
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Setting the system language
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The configuration of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
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Setting of time and date
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