Get MBUX multimedia system -> Online and Internet functions Guide for Mercedes GLA SUV Second Generation (2020-2026)

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Online and Internet functions

Internet connection

▌Information on connecting to the Internet

WARNING Risk of distraction from infor-

mation systems and communications

equipment

If you operate information systems and com-

munication devices integrated in the vehicle

when driving, you could be distracted from the

trac situation. This could also cause you to

lose control of the vehicle.

Only operate this equipment when the

trac situation permits.

If you cannot be sure of this, stop the

vehicle whilst paying attention to road

and trac conditions and operate the

equipment with the vehicle stationary.

You must observe the legal requirements for the

country in which you are currently driving when

operating the multimedia system.

WARNING Risk of accident from operating

mobile communication equipment while

the vehicle is in motion

Mobile communication devices distract the

driver from the trac situation. This can also

cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

As a driver, only operate mobile commu-

nication devices when the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

As a vehicle occupant, use mobile com-

munication devices only in the designa-

ted area, e.g. in the rear passenger com-

partment.

You must observe the legal requirements for the

country in which you are currently driving when

operating mobile communication equipment in

the vehicle.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment and availa-

bility in the country, you can establish an Internet

connection in the following ways:

Vehicles with a communication module:

Using the communication module includ-

ing data roaming (/ page 551)

Using Bluetooth

or Wi-Fi with a data-ena-

bled mobile phone

Vehicles without a communication module:

Using Bluetooth

with a data-enabled

mobile phone

Using Wi-Fi with a data-enabled mobile

phone

The Internet functions can only be used to a limi-

ted degree whilst driving.

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▌Setting up an Internet connection using the

communication module

Requirements

The vehicle is equipped with a permanently

installed communication module.

A Mercedes me user account is available.

The vehicle is linked to a Mercedes me user

account.

The Entertainment Package is active.

The Comfort Data Volume service is active.

Multimedia system:

Settings

System

Internet and Bluetooth

Manage Internet access

Select Acquired data package.

For most Mercedes me connect services, data

volume is available when purchasing the services.

Additional data volume is required to use some

functions, e.g. web browser or Wi-Fi hotspot.

If the data volume limit is reached, the availability

of Mercedes me connect services is limited.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can pur-

chase a data package directly from a mobile

phone network provider via the Mercedes me

Store. To be able to use the data package, you

conclude a separate contract with a mobile phone

network provider via the Mercedes me Store,

which can be terminated at any time and for

which there are no costs. This contract is a pre-

requisite for using the services from the previ-

ously purchased package. The availability of this

option is dependent on the country.

If the data package option is not available or can

be upgraded, you can purchase data volume

directly from the mobile phone network provider

for a fee.

Visit a Mercedes-Benz service centre to nd

out whether it is possible to purchase data

volume in your country

directly from a mobile

phone network provider.

Alternatively, and if available, you can utilise

the tethering function of a mobile phone via

Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

to use the web browser or

Wi-Fi hotspot.

With external Wi-Fi hotspots, which are

encrypted via TKIP, online soware updates

cannot be carried out via the external Wi-Fi

hotspot.

▌Disconnecting the automatic Internet connec-

tion via communication module

Requirements:

Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

tethering are available in

the vehicle.

Multimedia system:

Settings

System

Internet and Bluetooth

Manage Internet access

Select the Ä settings in the line of

Acquired data package.

To disconnect the automatic connection:

select the Delete entry option.

The communication module is removed from

the list of known hotspots, but can be recon-

nected manually at any time (/ page 551).

The Delete entry option permits the use of pur-

chased data volume to be limited. The system is

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prevented from automatically establishing a con-

nection to the communication module aer this

option has been activated.

▌Setting up an Internet connection via Wi-Fi

Requirements:

The Wi-Fi function is activated on the multime-

dia system (/ page 456).

The Wi-Fi hotspot function is activated on the

mobile phone (see the manufacturer's operat-

ing instructions).

Internet access via Wi-Fi is activated (see the

manufacturer's operating instructions).

Multimedia system:

Settings

System

Internet and Bluetooth

Manage Internet access

This function is country-dependent.

The mobile phone is listed in the Internet device

manager

Select the mobile phone with the ö Wi-Fi

symbol.

The mobile phone is not listed in the Internet

device manager

Select Search for access.

Select the mobile phone with the ö Wi-Fi

symbol.

It may take a few seconds until the device is

found by the Wi-Fi search.

The Internet connection via Wi-Fi is restricted or

does not function in the following cases:

The mobile phone is switched o

Mobile data use is deactivated on the mobile

phone

The Wi-Fi function is deactivated on the multi-

media system

The Wi-Fi function is deactivated on the

mobile phone

Internet access via Wi-Fi is deactivated on the

mobile phone

▌Setting up an internet connection via Blue-

tooth

Requirements:

The mobile phone supports the Bluetooth

prole PAN (

Personal Area Network).

The mobile phone is connected to the multi-

media system via Bluetooth

(/ page 516).

Internet access via Bluetooth

is activated

(see the manufacturer's operating instruc-

tions).

Multimedia system:

Settings

System

Internet and Bluetooth

Manage Internet access

This function is country-dependent.

The mobile phone is listed in the Internet device

manager

Select the mobile phone with the \ Blue-

tooth

symbol.

The mobile phone is not listed in the Internet

device manager

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Select Search for access.

In the list displayed, all mobile phones already

known to the multimedia system are shown.

New devices can be set up using the phone

application.

Connect the mobile phone using Bluetooth

(/ page 516).

If a new mobile phone is connected using

Bluetooth

, this is also used for the telephone

application.

The Internet connection via Bluetooth

is restric-

ted or does not function in the following cases:

The mobile phone is switched o

The mobile phone network coverage is insu-

cient

Mobile data use is deactivated on the mobile

phone

The Bluetooth

function on the multimedia

system is switched o and the mobile phone

is to be connected via Bluetooth

The Bluetooth

function is switched o on the

mobile phone and the mobile phone is to be

connected via Bluetooth

Neither the mobile phone network nor the

mobile phone allow simultaneous use of a

telephone and an Internet connection

The mobile phone has not been enabled for

Internet access via Bluetooth

▌Cancelling Internet access permission for a

mobile phone

Multimedia system:

Settings

System

Internet and Bluetooth

Manage Internet access

Select options Ä next to the name of the

mobile phone.

Select Delete configuration.

Select Yes.

▌Establishing an Internet connection

Multimedia system:

Apps

For example, select z Browser.

If you select a function that requires an Internet

connection and the system is currently oine, a

menu opens with a selection of possible Internet

accesses as well as all tethering devices that are

within range.

Select an Internet access from the list.

The Internet connection is established.

The list of possible Internet connections can

also be displayed using the extended status

line.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

country availability, you can establish an Inter-

net connection via the communication mod-

ule or connected mobile phones.

The availability of the web browser depends

on the country.

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Connection status

▌Connection status overview

Depending on the connection status, the following

symbols can appear on the media display in the

status line:

ö: a WLAN device is selected as Internet

access.

\: a Bluetooth

device is selected as Inter-

net access.

Mobile communications standard (e.g. 4G +

double arrow symbol): the communication

module is selected as the hotspot.

▌Displaying the connection status

Multimedia system:

Briey press the status line.

The extended status line is displayed.

Briey press the Internet symbol in the symbol

overview.

The current connection status is displayed.

Notes on displaying the connection status

When connecting via Wi-Fi, the connection

status and device name are displayed.

When connecting via a Bluetooth

device, the

connection status, device name, and network

type are displayed.

In the case of a connection via the communi-

cation module the following status information

can be shown:

Type of network

Status (online, oine, data volumes availa-

ble or used, limited service)

For vehicles with a communication module,

the connection data of non-user paid services

can be displayed via

Mercedes me connect.

Web browsers

▌Calling up a web page

WARNING Risk of distraction from infor-

mation systems and communications

equipment

If you operate information systems and com-

munication devices integrated in the vehicle

when driving, you could be distracted from the

trac situation. This could also cause you to

lose control of the vehicle.

Only operate this equipment when the

trac situation permits.

If you cannot be sure of this, stop the

vehicle whilst paying attention to road

and trac conditions and operate the

equipment with the vehicle stationary.

You must observe the legal requirements for the

country in which you are currently driving when

operating the multimedia system.

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Multimedia system:

Apps

Browser

Calling up a new web page

Select Search.

Entering a web address.

Select OK.

The function is country-dependent.

No web pages can be displayed on the multi-

media system while driving.

Calling up a website from the browser history

To call up the previous page from the history:

select q.

▌Web browser overview

Previous website

Next website

Update

URL

Adds/removes bookmarks

Options

Settings

Under Ä you have the following options:

Tabs

Bookmarks & history

Reading mode

Share link

Share content

Request mobile website

▌

Calling up web browser options

Multimedia system:

Apps

Browser

Bookmarks & history

The following functions are available:

Bookmarks

Browsing history

Entered URLs

Select an option.

Change the settings.

▌Calling up the web browser settings

Multimedia system:

Apps

Browser

Settings

The following functions are available:

Block popups

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Enable cookies

Enable Javascript

Switch a function on D or o E.

▌Deleting browser data

Multimedia system:

Apps

Browser

Browser data

The following specic browser data can be

deleted:

Cache

Form data

Select one of the options shown.

▌Managing bookmarks

Multimedia system:

Apps

Browser

Select Bookmarks & history.

Select Ä aer the bookmark.

A menu with options opens.

The following options are available:

Delete entry

Delete all

Edit

Select one of the options shown.

▌Managing tabs

Multimedia system:

Apps

Browser

Tabs

Opening a new tab

Select New tab.

Changing tab

Select the icon for the desired tab.

Closing a tab

Press and hold the icon of the tab to be

closed until a menu appears.

Select Close.

The tab is closed.

Private mode

Switch private mode on D or o E.

If the private mode is switched on, an icon

appears in the input line of the web browser.

In private mode, neither the history nor cook-

ies are saved.

Bookmarks can also be created in private

mode.

▌Sharing URLs from the web browser

Requirements:

To share via QR code: an app for scanning the

QR code is installed on the mobile device.

Multimedia system:

Apps

Browser

Sharing URLs via QR code

Select Share link.

A QR code appears.

Scan the displayed QR code with a mobile

device.

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Sharing URLs with another display

Select Share content.

In the menu drag and drop a display to

another display.

The displayed web page opens on the other

display.

More information on sharing display content:

▌Setting the web browser in the background

Multimedia system:

Apps

Browser

Press ©.

Audio playback continues.

TuneIn Radio

▌Calling up TuneIn Radio

Requirements:

There is a user account at

www..

The vehicle is linked to the Mercedes me user

account.

The TuneIn radio service is activated.

The data volume is available.

Depending on the country, data volume may

need to be purchased.

A fast Internet connection for data transmis-

sion free of interference.

The functions and services are country-

dependent. For more information, consult a

Mercedes-Benz service centre.

Multimedia system:

Radio

Select TuneIn Radio.

The TuneIn Radio menu appears. The last sta-

tion set starts playing.

The connection quality depends on the local

mobile phone reception.

▌Overview of TuneIn Radio

Internet Radio provider

Additional information on the currently selec-

ted station

Previous or next station

Settings

Additional options

Favourites

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