1 Multimedia system Multimedia system overview Touch control Media display NAVI, RADIO, MEDIA, TEL, keys, call main functions Controller Control dial, set volume and switch sound on and off button, switch multimedia system on and off Touchpad Touch control , controller and touchpad are the central operating controls. Further aspects:
Display Central operating controls Touchpad Controller Touch control Call main functions Switch sound on and off Switch volume on and off Use character input Media display instructions
! NOTE Scratches on the display The display has a very sensitive high-
gloss surface. There is a scratch risk. Avoid touching the display. Follow the cleaning instructions. Follow the instructions on maintaining the interior compartment. Automatic temperature shutoff:
If the temperature is too high, the brightness will be reduced first. The media display can then temporarily shut down completely. If you wear polarized sunglasses, readability of the display can be made more difficult or may be limited. Telephony Telephone menu overview Language-neutral Cell phone network provider Cell phone network strength Handset symbol Bluetooth device name of the cell or phone currently connected Telephone menu character list Character input via touchpad Display telephone book For telephony the Bluetooth interface and optional telephone module with Bluetooth (SAP profile) are available. In the Telephony via Bluetooth interface mode the cell phone is connected directly via the multimedia system. Descriptions to will only be shown once a cell phone is connected to the multimedia system. The descriptions are dependent on your cell phone and cell phone network provider. If the connected cell phone supports the Bluetooth profile MAP (Message Access Profile), the menu item SMS shall be available. Telephony 2 General instructions for telephony WARNING Risk of distraction from using integrated communication devices while driving Using integrated communication devices while driving distracts you from traffic events. In addition you could lose control of the vehicle. Only use these devices if traffic conditions permit it. If this cannot be guaranteed, stop in keeping with traffic regulations and make the entries when the vehicle is stationary. WARNING Risk of distraction from using mobile communication devices while driving Using mobile communication devices while driving distracts you from traffic events. In addition you could lose 2 Telephony control of the vehicle. Only use these devices when the vehicle is stationary. WARNING Risk of accident due to improper use of RF transmitter. If you use RF transmitters improperly their electromagnetic radiation can damage the vehicle electronics, e.g. if the RF transmitter is not connected to an external antenna. the external antenna is mounted incorrectly or is non-reflecting. By doing this you could damage the operational safety of the vehicle. Have the non-reflecting antenna installed by a qualified specialist workshop. During use in the vehicle, always connect RF transmitters to the non-reflecting external antenna. Telephony is possible via the following connections:
Bluetooth interface Telephone module with Bluetooth
(SAP profile) Bluetooth profile Function PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) Contacts are automatically displayed in the multimedia system Message functions can be used MAP (Message Access Profile) When connecting, the multimedia system always searches for the most recently connected telephone. Further information is available at a Mercedes-Benz service point or at:
http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/connect Connecting a cell phone Prerequisite Switch on Bluetooth. Multimedia system:
Telephone Connect new device Searching for a cell phone Select Start search. The cell phones available will be displayed. A newly found cell phone will be marked with the symbol Connecting a cell phone Authorization via Secure Simple Pairing
. Select cell phone. A code will be displayed in the multimedia system and on the cell phone. Codes concur Multimedia system: Select Yes. Cell phone: Confirm code. Codes are different Multimedia system: Select No. The operation will be canceled. Authorization via Passkey entry
(identification) Select the Bluetooth name of the cell phone. Choose a one to six-digit sequence of numbers as a Passkey. Multimedia system: Enter Passkey. Confirm with Cell phone: Enter Passkey again and confirm. Depending on the cell phone you may have to confirm the connection to the multimedia system both for Bluetooth and MAP. Up to 15 cell phones can be authorized on the multimedia system. All phones are automatically reconnected. Disconnecting (deauthorizing) cell phones Multimedia system:
Telephone Connect new device Select the desired cell phone. Select Select Deauthorize. Confirm with Yes. Changing cell phone Prerequisite Cell phones must be first authorized
(page 54). Multimedia system:
Telephone Connect new device Select the desired cell phone from the list of devices. Only one cell phone can be connected at one time. The currently connected cell phone is indicated with a point . Setting the receiving and transmitting volume Prerequisite Cell phones must be first authorized
(page 54). Multimedia system:
Telephone Connect new device Telephony 2
. Mark the desired cell phone from the list of devices. Select Select receiving or transmitting volume. Select desired volume. Making a phone call Making a phone call Multimedia system:
Phone Contacts Making a call Enter number. Select Select number. The call will be made. Accepting a call. Select Accept. Rejecting a call. Select Reject. Ending a call Select
. Internet connection Internet connection restrictions WARNING Risk of distraction from information systems and communications devices Using information systems and communication devices while driving distracts you from traffic events. In addition you could lose control of the vehicle. Only use these devices if traffic conditions permit it. If this cannot be guaranteed, stop in keeping with traffic regulations and make the entries when the vehicle is stationary. Unhandled element [section/context]
When using the multimedia system, observe the legal requirements of the country in which you are located at the time. Internet access may be impaired or not functional if:
The cell phone is switched off. There is insufficient cell phone network coverage. Internet access has not been enabled on the cell phone. The Bluetooth function on the multimedia system is switched off and the desired phone is supposed to be connected via Bluetooth. The Bluetooth function on the cell phone is switched off and the phone needs to be connected via Bluetooth. The cell phone network or the cell phone do not allow a phone and Internet connection to be used simultaneously. Internet capability via Bluetooth is not enabled on the cell phone. While driving, the Internet functions can only be used to a limited extent. Online and Internet functions 3 Establishing an Internet connection Prerequisites Connect a cell phone to the multimedia system via Bluetooth or USB. Set up the login details of the cell phone network provider for the connected cell phone in the multimedia system. Using incorrect login details can incur additional charges. If you use the telephone module for the Internet function, you require a SIM card in the phone module or a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone. In order to connect via Bluetooth the cell phone must support one of the following Bluetooth profiles:
DUN (Dial-Up Networking) PAN (Personal Area Network) 3 Online and Internet functions In order to connect via USB the cell phone must support one of the following USB classes:
RNDIS (Remote Network Driver Interface Specification) CDC/NCM (Network Control Model) CDC/ECM (Ethernet Control Model) CDC/ACM (Access Control Model) More details are available at http://
www.mercedes-benz.com/connect or at a Mercedes-Benz service point. Multimedia system:
Connectivity
. System settings Internet settings Select cell phone. Select Select Change configuration. Switch on Automatic configuration
. If the cell phone supports the Bluetooth profile PAN or the USB classes RNDIS, CDC/NCM or CDC/ECM, an Internet connection will be established. You can use the Internet function. If the cell phone does not support the specified Bluetooth profile or USB classes, pre-defined or manual login details must be set up. Selecting pre-defined cell phone network provider login details Select Configure using COMAND. Select Pre-defined settings. Select your cell phone network provider's country. A list of the available providers will appear. Select your own cell phone network provider. An overview of the provider settings will appear. Select Confirm setting. Manually setting up cell phone network provider login details Select Configure using COMAND. Select Manual settings. An overview of the provider settings will appear. Set up the login details. Select Confirm setting. Set the login details up according to your data tariff. You can request the exact login details from your cell phone network provider. Setting up an Internet connection Prerequisites Hermes data module is activated and ready for use. Hermes data module is activated for Mercedes-Benz Apps and Internet access. Mercedes-Benz Connect is activated and ready for use. Mercedes-Benz Connect is activated for Mercedes-Benz Apps and Internet access. USA: In order to use Mercedes-Benz Apps and Internet access, mbrace must be activated and ready for use. In addition, mbrace must be activated for Mercedes-Benz Apps and Internet access. Canada: Cell phones must be connected to the multimedia system via Bluetooth or USB. In addition, you require a valid cell phone contract with a data option through which the connection costs arising are charged. Multimedia system:
Connect e.g. Select Browser Editing login details Multimedia system:
Connectivity
. System settings Internet settings Select cell phone. Select Select Change configuration. Select Configure using COMAND. Select Predefined Settings or Manual settings. The provider's settings will be displayed. Set up login details. Removing a cell phone's Internet access Multimedia system:
Connectivity System settings Internet settings Select cell phone. Select Select Delete configuration. Select Yes. Displaying cell phone details Multimedia system:
Connectivity System settings Internet settings Select cell phone. Select Select Details. Setting up a permanent Internet connection Multimedia system:
Online and Internet functions 3 Connectivity System settings Internet settings Select cell phone. Select Select Permanent Internet connection. Switch function off
. or on
. Setting up an automatic Internet disconnection Multimedia system:
Connectivity System settings Internet settings Select cell phone. Select Select Disconnect if inactive. Select 5 minutes, 10 minutes or Unlimited. Connection status 3 Online and Internet functions Connection status overview Existing connection and signal strength of the cell phone network are displayed here. Displaying connection status Multimedia system:
System settings Select Internet status. Connectivity Disconnecting Select Disconnect. Calling Mercedes-Benz Apps Prerequisites Register to use Mercedes-Benz Apps. Confirm the terms and conditions. Multimedia system:
Connect Select App. MB Apps Further Mercedes-Benz Apps and information are available at:
http://apps.mercedes-benz.com/apps/
The offer depends on country. License fees may apply. Web browser Viewing websites Multimedia system:
Browser Connect Enter URL Enter web address. To end the input and view website:
select
. Online and Internet functions 3 While driving websites cannot be displayed. Web browser overview URL input Previous page Viewing web browser options Multimedia system:
Connect Options Browser Next page Refresh/cancel The following functions can be selected:
Bookmark Zoom Font size Browser settings Options Close browser Delete browser data Select Option. Adjust settings. Viewing web browser settings Multimedia system:
3 Online and Internet functions Browser Connect Browser settings Options The following functions can be selected:
Block popups Activate Javascript Allow cookies Smart scroll Switch function off or on Deleting Internet history Multimedia system:
Browser Connect Delete browser data Options The following functions can be selected:
All Cache Cookies Entered URLs Form data Select option Select Yes. Setting up Internet favorites Multimedia system:
Browser Bookmarks Connect Options Selecting favorites Select bookmarks. Creating favorites Select Add new bookmark. Enter URL and name. Select
. Editing favorites Select bookmarks. Select Edit. Enter URL and name. Select
. Deleting favorites Select Delete. Select Yes. Ending a browser session Multimedia system:
Browser Connect Select Close browser. Select Yes. Internet radio Calling up Internet radio Prerequisites Purchase data volume. A fast Internet connection for an interference-free transmission. Activate the service via Mercedes connect me. The connection quality depends on the local cell phone reception. Multimedia system:
Radio Online services Audio overview Active data carrier Cover Artist, track and album Track number and number of tracks in Search Devices Online services Media favorites Options Sound settings Media 4 the track list Connecting USB devices
! NOTE Damage at high temperatures High temperatures can damage USB devices. After use extract USB devices and remove them from the vehicle. The multimedia connection unit is located in the storage compartment under the armrest. Two USB ports are available. Connect the USB device to the USB port. If the related media display is switched on, playable music data will be played. 4 Media Selecting tracks Multimedia system:
Media By skipping track Skip forwards or backwards to a track: Navigate up or down. Via current track list
. Select Select Current track list. Select track. Selecting playback options Multimedia system:
Media Options Playing similar tracks Select Play similar tracks. A track list with comparable tracks will be created and played. Play mode Select Play mode. Select Standard track order. The current track list will be played in the order existing on the data carrier. Select Shuffle current track list. The current track list will be played in random order. Select Shuffle current data carrier. All tracks on the data carrier will be played in random order. Pause and playback option Multimedia system:
Media Press touchpad or controller. Pause playback: select
. Resume playback: select
. Fast forward/rewind Move controller left or right
. Video Switching on video Multimedia system:
Devices Media Select data carrier. Playable video files will be played. The multimedia system supports the MPEG, AVI and MP4 formats. Due to the wide variety of available video files with respect to encoders, refresh rate and bit rate, playback cannot be guaranteed. Video overview Active data carrier Cover Track and scene Track number and number of tracks in Search Devices Media list Options Sound settings Full screen Media 4 the track list Turning full screen mode on/off Multimedia system:
Media Devices Select data carrier. Playable video files will be played. Turning on full screen mode:
Select Turning off full screen mode:
Press touchpad or controller. Full screen. Adjusting video settings Multimedia system:
Media Options Image format The following image formats are available:
Automatic 16:9 4:3 4 Media Zoom Select image format. Setting brightness manually Select brightness Set brightness Media search Start media search Multimedia system:
Media Search Depending on the connected media sources and files, the following categories are available:
Albums Artists Tracks Key word search Playlists Videos Folders Year Genres Current track list Music styles Composers Genius mixes (Apple devices) Podcasts (Apple devices) iTunes U (Apple devices) Audiobooks (Apple devices) Select category. Media Interface Information on Media Interface Media Interface is an universal interface for connecting mobile audio devices. The multimedia system has two USB ports. The USB connections are located in the storage compartment under the armrest. Supported devices You can connect the following data carriers via the Media Interface:
iPod iPhone iPad Mp3-players USB devices For details and a list of supported devices visit the website http://
www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com/. Read the information under the "Media Interface" heading. Switching on Media Interface Multimedia system:
Devices Media Connect data carrier to USB socket. Select media device. Playable video files will be played. Media Interface overview Media 4 Active data carrier Cover Artist, track and album Track number and number of tracks in Search Devices Media list Media favorites the track list Bluetooth audio Information on Bluetooth audio When using your Bluetooth audio device for the first time in conjunction with the multimedia system you must authorize this. Searching for and authorizing Bluetooth audio devices Prerequisites Switch on Bluetooth function on multimedia system Options Sound settings Check the following on your Bluetooth audio device (see manufacturer's user manual):
The Bluetooth audio device must support the A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth audio profiles. 4 Media The Bluetooth function must be switched on. Bluetooth audio device must be
"visible" to other devices. Multimedia system:
Options Devices Media Bluetooth audio Add new Bluetooth audio device Select Start search. The multimedia system will search for audio devices within range and enter them in the Bluetooth device list. Select Bluetooth audio device The query appears as to whether you want to connect the device as an audio device. Select Yes. Authorization will be started. Option 1: Secure Simple Pairing A code is displayed on the multimedia system and on the cell phone. If the codes are identical, confirm on both devices. Option 2: Entering passkey The input menu for the passkey is displayed. Multimedia system: Choose a one to six-digit sequence of numbers as a passkey. After entering all digits select OK. Cell phone: Enter the same passkey and confirm. After successful authorization the Bluetooth audio device will be connected and playback will start. Creating a connection from the Bluetooth audio device The Bluetooth device name of the multimedia system is MB BLUETOOTH XXXX. Select Search in device. Start the authorization on the Bluetooth audio device (see manufacturer's user manual). After successful authorization the Bluetooth audio device will be connected and playback will start. With some Bluetooth audio devices playback must first be started on the device itself so that the multimedia system can play the audio files. Device-specific instructions on authorizing and connecting Bluetooth-enabled cell phones are available at http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/connect or at a Mercedes-Benz service point. Switching on Bluetooth audio Multimedia system:
Media Devices Select Bluetooth Audio. The multimedia system will activate the connected Bluetooth audio device. 5 Radio Turning on radio Multimedia system:
Radio key. Alternatively: press The radio display will appear. You will now be listening to the last tuned station on the last tuned frequency band. Overview Radio Active frequency band Station name Artist, track and album Setting a frequency band Multimedia system:
Radio Select frequency band. Waveband Search Frequency bands Online services Favorites Options Sound settings Tuning in to a radio station Multimedia system:
Viewing a radio station list Multimedia system:
Radio Navigate up or down. Radio Current station list Select station. Searching for a radio station Multimedia system:
Radio Current station list Enter search term Select Results will be displayed. Select station. Selecting a radio category Multimedia system:
Radio Genres Select category. Saving a radio station Multimedia system:
Radio Radio station favorites Select Save current station in favorites. Editing saved stations Multimedia system:
Radio 5 Radio Radio station favorites Deleting a station Select saved entry and navigate left. Select Delete selected station. Select Yes. Moving a station Select Move selected station. Select storage space. Frequency fix function (FM radio) Multimedia system:
Options Radio Select Station fix. The multimedia system remembers the tuned frequency in case of poor reception. Tagging music tracks Multimedia system:
Radio Options If the broadcasting stations prepare corresponding information, with this function you can transfer information about the currently played music track to an Apple device. You can then purchase the audio file in the iTunes Store. Select Tag this song. The track information will be saved. Displaying artist, track and album Multimedia system:
Options Radio Display radio text information Turn function on
. Turning on/off traffic information broadcast Multimedia system:
Radio Traffic information Options announcements Turn function off or o
. or On the multifunction steering wheel press and hold the key until the display TA goes on or off in the status bar.