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280 MBUX multimedia system
Overview of software updates
Important software 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.
The multimedia system displays a corresponding
message when a software update is available.
If the
Automatic online update
software updates are downloaded automatically. If
the option is deactivated, you will be informed of
new software updates once. The software updates
are available for downloading for a limited period
of time.
Carrying out a software update:
You can start software updates via the com-
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munication module.
You can start software updates via a Wi-Fi hot-
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spot.
You can start map updates from an external
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medium.
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Online software updates cannot be performed
via external Wi-Fi hotspots that are encrypted
using TKIP.
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To complete software updates via the commu-
nication module, the vehicle must be connec-
ted with the Internet and a Mercedes me user
account.
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To complete software updates via Wi-Fi, the
vehicle must be connected to an external Wi-
Fi hotspot.
A software update consists of three steps:
option is active,
Downloading or copying of the data required
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for installation
Installation of the downloaded software
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update
Activation of the downloaded software update.
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It may be necessary to restart the MBUX mul-
timedia system after completion of a software
update.
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While some software updates are being down-
loaded, the multimedia system cannot be
operated and the vehicle functions may be
restricted.
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Some software updates require a safe vehicle
status for the installation to be completed.
They can only be carried out in a safely
parked vehicle with the vehicle switched off.
For software updates requiring a safe vehicle sta-
tus: when the last installation step is reached, a
message appears on the central display after the
vehicle is switched off. Follow the step-by-step
instructions on the central display to complete the
installation.
There are software updates that can only be
installed when the vehicle is safely parked, there
are no more people in the vehicle and the vehicle
is locked.
Availability of the driver's and central display
During the installation of software updates, it is
not possible to use the vehicle, central display
and driver's display. You may receive the following
display message when an installation is running:
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