Mercedes-Benz A-Class Owner's Manual page 283

280 MBUX multimedia system
Connecting a mobile phone via Android Auto
Requirements:
The first activation of Android Auto on the
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multimedia system must be carried out when
the vehicle is stationary for safety reasons.
The mobile phone supports Android Auto
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from Android 5.0.
The Android Auto app is installed on the
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mobile phone.
In order to use the telephone functions, the
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mobile phone must be connected to the mul‐
timedia system via Bluetooth
If there was no prior Internet connection, this
is established with the use of the mobile
phone with Android Auto.
The mobile phone is connected to the multi‐
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media system via the ç USB port using a
suitable cable ( page 290).
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The full range of functions for Android Auto is
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only possible with an Internet connection.
Multimedia system:
©
,
Auto Start Android Auto
.
Alternative: If Android Auto is active (e.g.
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when music is being played or the navigation
system is being used), you can call up the
application using the |, ß or %
buttons (
Accepting/rejecting the data protection reg‐
ulations
For the initial start of the application: a message
® with the data protection provisions appears.
( page 270).
→
Select Accept &
#
Exiting Android Auto
Press the ò button.
#
% Android Auto starts automatically when the
mobile phone is connected with the system
using a cable. If Android Auto was not dis‐
played in the foreground before disconnect‐
ing, the application starts in the background
when reconnected. You can call up Android
Auto in the main menu.
Smartphone Android
. .
page 257).
→
start.
Calling up the Android Auto sound settings
Multimedia system:
© Smartphone
, . .
Play Z
.
Select sound settings.
#
Ending Android Auto
Disconnect the connecting cable between
#
the mobile phone and multimedia system.
%
Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting
the connecting cable only when the vehicle
is stationary.
Transferred vehicle data with Android Auto
and Apple CarPlay™
Overview of transferred vehicle data
When using Android Auto or Apple CarPlay™,
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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Apple Car-