Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call System - Mercedes-Benz CLS Owner's Manual

280 MBUX multimedia system
Apps for Smartphone Integration
Mercedes-Benz Link (implementation of the
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function using the Mercedes-Benz Link con‐
trol box)
Apple CarPlay ®
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Android Auto
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You can start Smartphone Integration using the
Mercedes me & Apps menu.
You can end Smartphone Integration by discon‐
necting the connecting cable between the
mobile phone and multimedia system.
% Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting
the connecting cable only when the vehicle
is stationary.
Overview of transferred vehicle data
When using Smartphone Integration, certain
vehicle data is transferred to the mobile phone.
This enables you to get the best out of selected
mobile phone services. Vehicle data is not
directly accessible.
The following system information is transmitted:
Software release of the multimedia system
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System ID (anonymised)
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The transfer of this data is used to alter how
content is displayed to correspond to the driving
situation.
The following position data is transmitted:
Coordinates
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Speed
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Compass direction
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Acceleration direction
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This data is used by the mobile phone to
improve the accuracy of the navigation (e.g. for
continuation in a tunnel).

Mercedes-Benz emergency call system

Information on the Mercedes-Benz emer‐
gency call system
The Mercedes-Benz emergency call system only
functions in areas where mobile phone coverage
is available from the relevant contract partner.
Insufficient network coverage from the relevant
contract partner may result in an emergency call
not being transmitted.
The ignition must be switched on before an auto‐
matic emergency call can be made.
% The Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
is activated at the factory. Using the
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system is
free of charge.
Overview of the Mercedes-Benz emergency
call system
The Mercedes-Benz emergency call system can
help to decisively reduce the time between an
accident and the arrival of emergency services
at the site of the accident. It helps locate an
accident site in places that are difficult to
access.
The emergency call can be made automatically
( page 281) or manually (
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make emergency calls if you or others are in
need of rescue. Do not make an emergency call
in the event of a breakdown or a similar situa‐
tion.
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