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366 MBUX multimedia system
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Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting
the connection via the device manager or the
connecting cable only when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
Overview of transferred vehicle data
When using Smartphone Integration, certain vehi-
cle 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 acces-
sible.
The following system information is transmitted:
Software release of the multimedia system
R
System ID (anonymized)
R
The transfer of this data is used to optimize com-
munication between the vehicle and the mobile
phone.
To do this, and to assign several vehicles to the
mobile phone, a vehicle identifier is randomly gen-
erated.
This has no connection to the vehicle identifica-
tion number (VIN) and is deleted when the multi-
media system is reset (
page 336).
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The following driving status data is transmitted:
Transmission position engaged
R
Distinction between parked, standstill, rolling
R
and driving
Day/night mode of the driver's display
R
Drive type
R
The transfer of this data is used to alter how con-
tent is displayed to correspond to the driving sit-
uation.
The following position data is transmitted:
Coordinates
R
Speed
R
Compass direction
R
Acceleration direction
R
The mobile phone uses this data to improve the
accuracy of navigation, for example, when driving
through a tunnel.
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
Information on the Mercedes-Benz emergency
call system
Your vehicle is equipped with the Mercedes-Benz
emergency call system ("eCall"). This feature can
help save lives in the event of an accident. eCall
in no way replaces assistance provided from dial-
ing 911.
Mercedes-Benz eCall only functions in areas
where mobile phone coverage is available from
the wireless service providers. Insufficient net-
work coverage from the wireless service providers
may result in an emergency call not being trans-
mitted.
eCall is a standard feature in your Mercedes-Benz
vehicle. In order to function as intended, the sys-
tem relies on the transmission of data detailed in
the Transmitted Data section that follows.
To disable eCall, a customer must visit an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Service department to deac-
tivate the vehicle's communication module.
Deactivation of this module prevents the activa-
tion of any and all Mercedes me connect serv-
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