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Resume character input. The letters can be

written next to each other or above each

other.

To end character entry: press briefly on

G.

Select Classic, Sport or Progressive.

Pressing briefly deletes the last character

entered

Pressing and holding deletes the entry

Enters a space

Switches to input using the keyboard

Accepts an entry

The multimedia system display changes

depending on the style selected. If you revert

to the factory settings, the Classic style is

set.

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To adjust the ambient lighting to a style:

select Ambient Lighting Adjustment.

This function adjusts the ambient lighting for

the selected display style.

Setting the keyboard for character entry

Multimedia system:

Writes characters on the drawing surface

If available, the p symbol allows you to

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change to voice input.

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Keyboards and Handwriting

Setting the display brightness

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Call up the character entry to rename a

favorite, for example (/ page 305).

When the keyboard is displayed, select v.

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Confirm Select keyboards.

Select Display Brightness.

Select a brightness value.

Select the keyboard language in the list.

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Write the character with one finger on the

Switching the display off/on

System settings

Display

touchscreen.

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Off: select Display Off.

The character is entered in input line 1.

Suggestions are shown in 2.

To select a suggestion: select one of the

entries.

If available, display additional suggestions

with q or r.

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On: press a button, %, for example.

Configuring display settings

Multimedia system:

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Selecting the display design

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Settings

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Select Day/Night Design.

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Designs & Display

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Select Automatic, Day Design or Night

Design.

Setting the design

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Select Designs.

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Switching the temperature display on/off

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Setting the time and date format

For the manual time zone: Automatic Time

Zone is switched off.

Multimedia system:

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Select Temperature Display.

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Settings

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Select Outside Temp. or Coolant Temp..

Multimedia system:

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Time and Date

Set Format

The selected temperature is displayed in the

instrument cluster.

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Set the date and time format #.

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Time and Date

Setting the time and date manually

Requirements:

Setting the time zone manually

Time and date

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Select Time Zone:.

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Setting the time and date automatically

Multimedia system:

The Manual Time Adjustment function is

The list of countries is displayed.

switched on.

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country, these will be shown after the coun‐

try is selected.

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For setting the date manually: no GPS is

installed in the vehicle.

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Time and Date

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Deactivate Manual Time Adjustment.

The time and date are set automatically for

the selected time zone and summer time

option.

Multimedia system:

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Select a country and, if required, a time

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zone.

The time zone set is displayed after Time

Zone:.

Time and Date

Setting the time (without time zone)

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Setting the time zone automatically

functions:

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Select Set Time.

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Route guidance with time-dependent

traffic guidance.

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Activate Automatic Time Zone.

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Set a time.

Setting the time (with time zone)

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Calculation of expected time of arrival.

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Select Set Time.

Setting the time zone

Requirements:

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Activating/deactivating Bluetooth^®

Bluetooth^®

If a time zone is set the time is set automatically

using the time zone. The time can be adjusted by

a maximum of plus or minus 60 minutes.

Multimedia system:

Information about Bluetooth^®

Bluetooth^®technology is a standard for short-

range wireless data transfer up to approximately

32.8 ft (10 m).

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Adjust the time using the slide control.

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Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

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Switch Bluetooth on or off.

Setting the date

You can use Bluetooth^®to connect your mobile

phone to the multimedia system and use the fol‐

lowing functions, for example:

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Select Set Date.

Set a date.

Wi-Fi

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even with active manual time adjustments.

The date is then set automatically through

the selected time zone.

Wi-Fi connection overview

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Hands-free system with access to the follow‐

ing options:

You can use Wi-Fi to establish a connection with

a Wi-Fi network and to access the Internet or

other network devices.

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contacts (/ page 374)

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call lists (/ page 377)

The following connection options are available:

Connectivity

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Internet connection (/ page 394)

Wi-Fi connection

Listening to music via Bluetooth^®audio

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

device, e.g. a mobile phone or a tablet PC is

established.

Switching transmission of the vehicle posi‐

tion on/off

(/ page 405)

Multimedia system:

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Transferring business cards (vCards) into the

vehicle

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Multimedia system as a Wi-Fi hotspot

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Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

Using this function, a tablet PC or notebook

can be connected, for example. The connec‐

ted device can use the data tariff of the vehi‐

cle. A maximum of three devices can be con‐

nected with the hotspot at the same time.

Bluetooth^®is a registered trademark of Blue‐

tooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc.

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Select Transmit Vehicle Position.

Activate or deactivate the function.

Internet connection via Bluetooth^®is not

available in all countries.

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Multimedia system:

tions that are shown in the display. Further

information (see the manufacturer's operat‐

ing instructions).

Select Internet Settings.

Select Connect via Wi-Fi.

Select Add Hotspot.

devices is not available in all countries.

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To establish a connection, you can use the fol‐

lowing methods:

Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

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Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi

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WPS PIN

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Select Wi-Fi.

The connection to a secure Wi-Fi network is

made via a PIN.

If Wi-Fi is switched on, you can connect the

multimedia system with external hotspots. If

Wi-Fi is deactivated, communication via Wi-Fi

to all devices is interrupted. This also means

that a connection to the communication

module cannot be established. Then some

functions such as dynamic route guidance

with Live Traffic Information are not availa‐

ble.

Connecting using a security key

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WPS PBC

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Select the options r of the desired Wi-Fi

network.

Select Connect Using Security Key.

Have the security key displayed on the device

to be connected (see the manufacturer's

operating instructions).

The connection to a secure Wi-Fi network is

made by pressing a button (push button).

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Security key

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The connection to a secure Wi-Fi network is

made via a security key.

Setting up Wi-Fi

Requirements:

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Enter this security key on the multimedia sys‐

tem.

Connecting the multimedia system with a

new device via Wi-Fi

This function is available if a communication

module is not installed.

The type of connection established must be

selected on the multimedia system and on the

device to be connected.

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timedia system with new devices: there is

no communication module installed.

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Confirm the entry with ¡.

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means of connection.

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The device to be connected supports one of

Connecting using a WPS PIN

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the three means of connection described.

Select the options r of the desired Wi-Fi

network.

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depending on the device. Follow the instruc‐

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Connecting with a known Wi-Fi

Enter the PIN shown in the media display on

the device to be connected and confirm.

Select Connect via WPS PIN Input.

The multimedia system generates an eight-

digit PIN.

Enter this PIN on the device to be connected.

Confirm the entry.

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Select Connect via Wi-Fi.

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Connecting using WPS PIN entry

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Select a Wi-Fi network.

The connection is established again.

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Select Connect via WPS PIN Input.

Enter the PIN that is shown on the external

device's display on the multimedia system.

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Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot

Multimedia system:

Connecting using a button

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Select the options r of the desired Wi-Fi

Connecting using a button

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network.

Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

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Select Connect via WPS PBC.

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Select Connect via WPS PBC.

Select "Connect via WPS PBC" in the options

on the device to be connected (see the man‐

ufacturer's operating instructions).

Press the WPS button on the device to be

connected.

Select Continue in the multimedia system.

Configuring the multimedia system as a Wi-

Fi hotspot

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Press the push button on the device to be

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connected (see the manufacturer's operating

instructions).

The type of connection established depends on

the device to be connected. The function must

be supported by the multimedia system and by

the device to be connected. The type of connec‐

tion established must be selected on the multi‐

media system and on the device to be connec‐

ted.

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Select Continue.

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Connecting using a security key

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Select Connect Device to Vehicle Hotspot.

A security key is displayed.

Activating automatic connection

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Select the vehicle from the device to be con‐

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Select Vehicle Hotspot.

Select Connect via Wi-Fi.

Select the options r of the desired Wi-Fi

network.

nected. The vehicle is displayed with the MB

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Select Connect Device to Vehicle Hotspot.

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Hotspot XXXXX network name.

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Enter the security key which is shown in the

media display on the device to be connected.

Connecting using WPS PIN generation

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Activate Permanent Internet Connection.

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Select Connect via WPS PIN Generation.

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Confirm the entry.

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Connecting using NFC

System language

Setting the distance unit

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Select Connect via NFC.

Notes on the system language

Multimedia system:

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This function allows you to determine the lan‐

guage for the menu displays and the navigation

announcements. The selected language affects

the characters available for entry. The navigation

announcements are not available in all lan‐

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

tion announcements will be in English.

Activate NFC on the mobile device (see the

manufacturer's operating instructions).

Bring the mobile device into the NFC area of

the vehicle .

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Units

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Select km or mi.

In the multifunction display of the Instrument

Display, switch the Additional Speedometer

display on.

Select Finished.

The mobile device is now connected to the

multimedia system hotspot via NFC.

Data import and export

Setting the system language

Generating a new security key

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Multimedia system:

Data import/export function

The following functions are possible:

Select Vehicle Hotspot.

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Select Generate Security Key.

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Transferring data from one system or vehicle

to another system or vehicle.

A connection will be established with the

newly created security key.

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Set the language.

% If you are using Arabic map data, the text

information can also be shown in Arabic on

the navigation map. To do so, select ꢀꢁꢂꢃꢄꢅꢆ as

the language from the language list. Naviga‐

tion announcements are then also made in

Arabic.

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Creating a backup copy of your personal data

and loading it again.

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To save a security key: select Save.

When a new security key is saved, all existing

Wi-Fi connections are then disconnected. If

the Wi-Fi connections are being re-estab‐

lished, the new security key must be entered.

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Protecting your personal data against unwan‐

ted export with PIN protection.

% Please note that the NTFS file system is not

supported. The FAT32 file system is recom‐

mended.

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Importing/exporting data

Activating/deactivating PIN protection

Requirements:

originates from another vehicle, this is recog‐

nized during data reading.

Confirm the prompt.

NOTE Loss of data due to premature

removal

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To unlock the PIN: there is an Internet con‐

nection.

The files are imported. The multimedia system is

restarted once the data has been imported.

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Do not remove the data storage

medium when data is being exported.

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A Mercedes me account exists at http://

www.mercedes.me.

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Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of

data.

the import.

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An individual user profile is active

(/ page 299).

Exporting

If PIN protection is activated, your PIN is reques‐

ted.

Multimedia system:

Requirements:

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The vehicle is stationary.

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Enter the four-digit PIN.

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PIN Protection

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The ignition is switched on.

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Select a data storage medium.

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A USB device is connected.

Setting the PIN

A prompt appears asking whether you really

wish to carry out the export.

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Select Set PIN.

Multimedia system:

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Enter a four-digit PIN.

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Confirm the prompt.

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The data is exported. The data export may

take several minutes.

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System Backup

Enter the four-digit PIN again.

If both PINs match, PIN protection is active.

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Select Import Data or Export Data.

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the "MyMercedesBackup" directory which

can be found on the storage medium.

Changing the PIN

Importing

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Select Change Settings.

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Select a data storage medium.

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Enter the current PIN.

A prompt appears asking whether you really

wish to overwrite the current data. If data

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Select Change PIN.

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Set a new PIN.

Activation of the update by restarting the

system

trol elements are not available or only availa‐

ble to a limited degree.

Activating PIN protection for data export

Advantages of updating software

Software updates ensure your vehicle's technol‐

ogy is up-to-date.

The multimedia system provides a message

when an update is available.

Depending on the source, you can perform vari‐

ous updates:

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Select Protect Data Export.

Activate or deactivate the function.

Unblocking the PIN via the Mercedes me por‐

tal

If the PIN has been entered incorrectly three

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

single-use password sent to you via the

Mercedes me connect online portal to reset the

PIN protection.

In order to improve the quality of our services

you will receive future updates for your multime‐

dia system, the Mercedes me connect services

and your vehicle's communication module.

These will conveniently be sent to you via the

mobile phone connection in your vehicle and, in

many cases, installed automatically. You can

monitor the status of your updates at any time

on the Mercedes me portal and find information

about potential innovations.

Software updates

Source of the

update

Update type

Internet

Navigation map, sys‐

tem updates, Digital

Operator's Manual

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Select Unlock PIN.

Enter the single-use password.

PIN protection is reset, and you can set a

new PIN.

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External storage

medium, e.g. USB

flash drive

Navigation maps

Your advantages at a glance:

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conveniently receive software updates via

the mobile phone network

Software update

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cancellation is not possible. If you do not

install the software updates then the status

of your vehicle will not be up-to-date. During

the installation, individual functions or con‐

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improves the quality and availability of

Mercedes me connect services

Information on software updates

A software update consists of three steps:

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keeps your multimedia system and communi‐

cation module up-to-date

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Downloading or copying of the data required

for installation

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Installation of the update

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Further information about software updates can

be found at https://me.mercedes-benz.com

Select an update from the list and start the

update.

Information about the pending system

update is displayed.

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Performing a software update

Requirements:

Activating the software update

The update can be downloaded manually at a

later time (/ page 325).

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Restart the system.

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For online updates: an Internet connection

is established (/ page 394).

The modifications from the software update

will be active.

Deep system updates

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Deep system updates access vehicle or system

settings and can therefore only be carried out

when the vehicle is stationary and the ignition is

switched off.

For automatic online updates: your vehicle

has a permanently installed communication

module.

Function of important system updates

Important system updates may be necessary for

the security of your multimedia system's data.

Install these updates, or else the security of your

multimedia system cannot be ensured.

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the system updates will be downloaded auto‐

matically (/ page 325).

Multimedia system:

If the download of a deep system update is com‐

pleted and the update is ready for installation,

you will be informed of this after the next igni‐

tion cycle, for example.

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Software Update

Automatically

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As soon as an update is available for download,

a corresponding message appears on the media

display.

Activate Automatic Online Update.

The updates will be downloaded and installed

automatically.

before starting the installation.

Requirements for the installation:

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You have the following selection options:

The ignition is switched off.

Notes and warnings have been read and

accepted.

The current status of the updates is dis‐

played.

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Accept and Install

The update will be downloaded in the back‐

ground.

Manually

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The electric parking brake is applied.

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Deactivate Automatic Online Update.

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If all requirements are met, the update will be

installed. The multimedia system cannot be

operated while the update is being installed and

vehicle functions are restricted.

If errors should occur during the installation, the

multimedia system automatically attempts to

restore the previous version. If restoration of the

previous version is not possible, a symbol

appears on the media display. Please consult a

qualified specialist workshop to resolve the

problem.

A prompt appears again asking whether you

really wish to reset.

The navigation menu is hidden if route guidance

is active.

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To show: tap on the touchscreen.

Select Yes.

The multimedia system is reset to the factory

settings. If you have set a PIN for your sys‐

tem, this will also be reset.

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Press the Touch Control or the touchpad.

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To hide: the navigation menu is hidden auto‐

matically.

Navigation

Switching navigation on

Multimedia system:

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Navigation (Navigation)

Resetting the multimedia system (reset func‐

tion)

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Alternatively: press the z button.

The map appears. The current vehicle posi‐

tion is shown. The navigation menu is shown.

The navigation menu is hidden if route guid‐

ance is active.

Multimedia system:

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Reset

Personal data is deleted, for example:

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Station presets

Showing/hiding the navigation menu

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Connected mobile phones

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Individual user profiles

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Navigation

% The guest profile is reset when the settings

If route guidance is not active the map appears.

The navigation menu is shown.

are restored to the factory settings.

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