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Symbols Publication details In this Operator's Manual you will find the fol- Internet lowing symbols: Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi- WARNING cles and about Daimler AG can be found on the Warning notes make you aware of dangers following websites: which could pose a threat to your health or http://www.mbusa.com (USA only)
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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz First of all, familiarize yourself with your multi- media system. Read these operating instruc- tions, particularly the safety and warning notes, before you drive off. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleas- ure from your multimedia system and avoid endangering yourself and others.
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Contents Index ............3 Overview and operation ..... 13 Introduction ........... 9 System settings ........21 Vehicle functions ........ 28 Navigation ........... 35 Telephone ..........37 Online and Internet functions .... 59 Radio ............ 68 Media ........... 76 Sound ........... 92...
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Settings (Audio 20) ......28 Opening and selecting an entry ..51 Armrest Camera Adjusting (Audio 20) ......30 360° camera (Audio 20) ....31 Audio 20 Rear view camera ......32 Adjusting the display ....... 21 Category list (music search) ....81 Basic functions ........
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Sending destinations to the Renaming ......... 19 server ..........65 Favorites button ........25 Using a destination for route guid- Fuel consumption (Audio 20) ..... 29 ance ..........66 Using destinations ......66 Dialing a number (telephone) ..... 43 Display ®...
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Activating/deactivating the exte- phone ..........41 rior lighting delayed switch-off ..29 ® Connecting via Mirror Link ..... 55 Ambient light settings (Audio 20) ..28 De-authorizing ......... 42 List of access data ® Displaying Bluetooth connection New provider ........61 details ..........
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Importing/exporting data ....26 automatically ........41 Language ......... 25 Redialing .......... 43 Time ..........22 Rejecting a call (Audio 20) ....43 Time zone ........22 Safety notes ........37 Sending DTMF tones ......45 Setting up a speed dial ....51...
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Index Toggling ........... 45 Using the telephone ......43 Voice recognition ......46 Telephone number Entering ........... 43 Text messages (SMS) Calling the sender ......55 Calling up the settings menu ... 52 Configuring the text messages displayed ......... 53 Deleting ...........
Further information on protection against theft can be obtained from an author- This device complies with the following FCC reg- ized Mercedes-Benz Center. ulations: FCC radiation exposure limits for unregulated equipment Declarations of conformity...
Introduction Operation is subject to the following two con- These include, for example: ditions: operating conditions of system components, 1) These devices may not cause interference, e.g. fluid levels the vehicle's status messages and those of its 2) These devices must accept any interfer- individual components, e.g.
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Audio 20/mbrace dent claims, and vehicle safety. Since the Crash If the vehicle is equipped with Audio 20 or Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s...
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Introduction feature all functions described here. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and func- tions. Read the information on qualified specialist workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Messaging functions (text messages, e- Media support: audio and MP3 CD (if single mail) drive available), two connection options for Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google™ Local USB or via Media Interface, SD card, Blue- Search, destination and route download, ® tooth audio Facebook, Google Street View™, stock pri-...
Overview Vehicle functions: The example shows playback in Media Interface mode. Vehicle settings, e.g. fuel consumption Ionization Cleaning instructions 360° camera Rear view camera Do not touch the display. The display has a Seat functions very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a risk of scratching.
Overview Control panel Function Page Function Page Switches to radio mode Number pad Calls up the Radio menu • Saves a station • Authorizes (connects) a Switches to the last selected mobile phone media mode • Telephone number entry Calls up the Media menu •...
Overview Function Page Function Page Switches to navigation mode Calls up the telephone menu (if available) Calls up vehicle settings Calls up the sound menu The controller can be: Buttons and controller turned 3 Overview slid left or right 1 slid forwards or back 4 slid diagonally 2 pressed briefly or pressed and held 7...
Basic functions Display off button Adjusting the volume for phone calls You can switch the display off/on using the You can adjust the volume for hands-free mode _ button ( page 22). during a telephone call. Turn the q control knob. Seat button Press the W or X button on the multi- If the controller is equipped with the T but-...
Favorites In the communication menu, you can: Function menu switch to telephone mode. access the Internet. call up the digital operating instructions for Tel/®. Press the Õ button or the ß, $, %, or Ø button. Navigation (if available): the display last called up appears.
Favorites To display the favorites overview: press The example shows how to store a telephone number from the telephone book as a favorite. the favorites button on the controller. The favorites are displayed. Call up the phone book. To show the menu bar: slide 6 the con- Search for the contact and display the phone troller.
Favorites To select Move: turn and press the controller. To store a favorite in the desired order: turn and press the controller. The favorite is moved. If one favorite is stored over another one, this is then is deleted. Deleting favorites Press the favorites button on the controller.
Display settings Your multimedia system equipment These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your multi- media system, as available at the time of going to press. Country-specific differences are pos- sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here.
Time settings function is Automatic Time Settings Design Explanation used to activate or deactivate the automatic setting of the time and date. This function is Day Mode The display is set perma- activated when the vehicle leaves the factory. nently to day design. Press the Ø...
Time settings You can use the Daylight Saving Time menu Press the Ø button. to set automatic summer time changeover or switch the summer time setting on or off. The Press Vehicle in the main function bar. changeover to summer time advances the time The vehicle menu is displayed.
® Bluetooth settings Setting the date Abbreviation Meaning Set Date function is only available in vehi- DD.MM.YYYY Day.Month.Year cles without a GPS module. date format, Press the Ø button. year (all four dig- its) Press Vehicle in the main function bar. DD/MM/YYYY Day/Month/ The vehicle menu is displayed.
Calling up the favorite functions To select System Settings: slide 6, turn ® Bluetooth technology is a standard for short- and press the controller. range wireless data transmissions up to approx- A menu appears. ® imately 10 meters. You can use Bluetooth connect your mobile phone to the multimedia To select Language: turn and press the con- system, for example:...
If you deactivate your PIN protection, you mended. will first be prompted to enter your PIN. If you have forgotten your PIN, an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center can deactivate your PIN protection for you. Alternatively, you can Activating/deactivating PIN protec- deactivate PIN protection by resetting your...
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COMAND is restarted after the data is recommended before selling or transferring import. ownership of your vehicle, for example. Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data. Press the Ø button. Press Vehicle in the main function bar.
Vehicle settings Exiting the vehicle settings: Your multimedia system equipment To select &: slide 6 and press the con- troller. These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your multi- media system, as available at the time of going to press.
Vehicle settings You can find further information on the interior The exterior lighting remains on for 60 seconds lighting in the vehicle Operator's Manual. after the engine is switched off. If you close all the doors and the tailgate, the exterior lighting switches off after the set time.
Seats Adjusting the seat contour in the lum- Seats bar region of the seat backrest Overview This function allows you to adjust the air cush- You can configure the following seat functions in ions in the lumbar region of the backrest (4-way the menu: lumbar support).
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360° camera Massage the entire back, rising waves, sooth- Resetting all adjustments ing downward movements Call up the seat functions ( page 30). Activating Massage Select a seat. Mobilizing massage and rising and descend- To select Reset: turn and press the controller. ing dynamic waves To select a seat: slide 1 the controller.
Rear view camera Switching the display off manually The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a replacement for your attention to your immedi- To select &: slide 6 and press the con- ate surroundings. You are always responsible troller.
DYNAMIC SELECT DYNAMIC SELECT Configuration via the DYNAMIC SELECT controller General notes The DYNAMIC SELECT Controller is available for Press DYNAMIC SELECT to configure the follow- Mercedes-AMG vehicles. ing settings and values for the Individual drive Use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to select program: the Individual drive program (see the vehicle Drive system...
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DYNAMIC SELECT You can make the following settings for the sus- You can choose from the following settings for pension: the transmission: Comfort Automatic Sport Manual Sport + You can choose from the following settings for ® the ESP (Electronic Stability Program): You can make the following settings for the steering: Sport...
You could also lose control You can obtain digital map and software of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. updates from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only operate the equipment when the traffic For some countries, digital map and software situation permits.
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® GARMIN MAP PILOT navigation module You can set the volume for navigation announcements to be different from the vol- ume of the respective media source.
You can also obtain more information by calling. In the USA, you can get in touch with the WARNING Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center on If you operate mobile communication equip- 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372). ment while driving, you will be distracted from In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus- traffic conditions.
Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone Showing the menu bar Function restrictions Slide 6 the controller. You may have to wait before using telephony via the multimedia system in the following situa- If the mobile phone connected supports the tions: ® MAP Bluetooth profile (Message Access Profile), the 1 menu item is available.
The connection is terminated automatically if In the USA, you can get in touch with the you leave the receiver range of the multimedia Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center ® system or deactivate Bluetooth on your mobile on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
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Connecting/disconnecting a mobile phone The code is the same To select Conn. Device: turn and press the controller. Multimedia system: select Yes. The device list is displayed. Mobile phone: confirm the code. Depending To select Search for Phones: turn and on the mobile phone used, you may have to press the controller.
To ensure an optimum language quality, you another passkey for it. can set the mobile phone's transmission and reception volume ( page 42). Mercedes-Benz recommends de-authoriza- tion in the multimedia system as well as on The code is different the mobile phone ( page 42). Subsequent Multimedia system: select No.
To close the detailed display: slide 9 the controller. De-authorizing (disconnecting) a mobile phone Setting the reception and transmis- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recommends de- sion volume authorization in the multimedia system as well as on the mobile phone. Subsequent authoriza- tion may otherwise fail.
Using the telephone Using the number keypad on the upper To select a volume setting: turn the controller. section of the center console To accept changes: press the controller. To call up the telephone menu: press the Incorrect settings may have an impact on % button.
Using the telephone Using speed dial Switches the microphone on/off page 44) Option 1 Sends DTMF tones (not possible with all To call up the telephone menu: press the mobile phones) ( page 45) % button. Other functions: To highlight a number from the character bar: Accepting a waiting call ( page 46) turn the controller.
Using the telephone Switching off the microphone: If you make another call, you can switch between the two calls (call waiting). This func- To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the con- tion depends on your mobile phone network troller.
Phone book Add a call ( page 44). Option 2: Both calls are ended. Answer an incoming call ( page 46). Ends an active call To select Conference in the telephone menu: turn and press the controller. To select = in the telephone menu: turn The new participant is included in the confer- and press the controller.
Phone book When you import or save contacts, they will be Searching for a contact permanently saved in the multimedia system. These contacts will remain available even when Using the character bar you connect the multimedia system to a differ- ent mobile phone.
Phone book ters. It switches to the next character each To call up the telephone menu: press the time the key is pressed. % button. To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the con- troller. Displaying the details of a contact To select Options: turn and press the con- troller.
Importing contacts Call up the phone book ( page 47). USB device The USB device is inserted Search for and highlight a contact in the into the USB port. It contains phone book ( page 47). importable contact details. To select G: slide 9 the controller. If the sending of vCards is ®...
Call lists To select Download Contacts: turn and If you switch to another main function, e.g. press the controller. navigation, while receiving vCards, the recep- tion of vCards will be terminated. To select From Memory Card USB 1 2: turn and press the controller. Deleting imported contacts ®...
Speed dial lists To select Calls Received Calls Dialed: Opening the call list and selecting an turn and press the controller. entry The relevant list is displayed. To highlight the desired entry: turn the con- troller. To select G: slide 9 the controller. To select Details: turn and press the con- troller.
To select No: turn and press the controller. In the USA, you can get in touch with the The process is canceled. Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372). In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus- tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-0100.
Messages (text messages and e-mails) To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the con- messages from the mobile phone using the troller. Download option in the message menu. To select Settings: turn and press the con- To select the required option: turn and press the controller.
Messages (text messages and e-mails) Downloading text messages and e-mails To call up the telephone menu: press the from the phone % button. To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the con- Select From the Phone. troller. The messages are downloaded. If you have selected Automatic Download in the e-mail...
® MirrorLink Calling a text message sender ® MirrorLink Display the message ( page 54). Introduction To call up a menu: press the controller. ® MirrorLink is a standard for the connection To select Call Sender: turn and press the between the multimedia system and your controller.
® MirrorLink To select MirrorLink: turn and press the Setting up a connection controller. To switch to the menu bar: slide 6 the con- troller. To select Options: turn and press the con- troller. To select Automatically Connect Mir‐ rorLink: turn and press the controller. You can allow O or suppress ª...
® Apple CarPlay Sound settings ® Connecting an iPhone to the multi- media system ® If a MirrorLink audio source is active, you can adjust the sound settings. ® In order to be able to use Apple CarPlay , a con- To call up the telephone menu: press the nection must be established between the % button.
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® Apple CarPlay To show the menu bar: slide 6 the control- ler. Select Options. Start Apple CarPlay Automatically deactivate ª or activate O. ® Ending Apple CarPlay mode Remove the USB cable from the USB port. No Apple CarPlay Device Connec‐ ted Please ensure that your device is connected to the correct USB port.
Conditions for access Your multimedia system equipment Function restrictions (Canada) You will not be able to use the Mercedes-Benz These operating instructions describe all the Apps and Internet connection, or will no longer standard and optional equipment of your multi-...
Search for Bluetooth Phone: The driver is not permitted to call up websites turn and press the controller. while driving and use of the Mercedes-Benz Mobile phones are displayed that: Apps is restricted. fulfill the conditions for the Internet func-...
Setting up an Internet connection (Canada) Explanation of the access data If the data is not correct, you can edit the set- tings ( page 62). Input field Meaning If the mobile phone network provider provides multiple access data options, the relevant Access number for estab- Phone Num‐...
59). When the Internet connection is active, you can- A connection can be established by: not edit or delete the access data of the cur- calling up a Mercedes-Benz App rently set mobile phone network provider. calling up a Favorite.
The menu with the Internet functions is dis- played. Ending the connection To select Mercedes-Benz Apps: turn and press the controller. USA: you cannot cancel the connection your- self. The Internet connection is automatically To select...
Google™ local search The address of the selected entry is dis- Entering a search position and search played. term Set as Destination The navigation is called up. You can use the search result as the destination for route calculation. The search result is immedi- ately stored in the From Previous Des‐...
You can use this function if search queries have Select "Send to car". already been carried out. Select Mercedes-Benz as the vehicle brand. Call up Local Search ( page 63). Enter the mbrace e-mail address or the vehi- To select the search position, e.g.
Destinations on the server are automatically General notes deleted after seven days. To be able to use Mercedes-Benz Apps, you first Display the destination in the vehicle have to register. To do so, you have to enter your page 65).
To select Tel/®: press the controller. call up the online and Internet functions. To select Internet: turn and press the con- For individual Mercedes-Benz Apps, it may be troller. necessary to pay license fees before using. Use The menu with the Internet functions is dis- is then limited to a certain period of time.
Setting the waveband Your multimedia system equipment Overview These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your multi- media system, as available at the time of going to press. Country-specific differences are pos- sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here.
Station Activating Station In radio mode: slide 6 the controller. Selecting a station To select Preset: turn and press the control- ler. From the main display field To select Station Preset View: On: turn All currently available stations are displayed. and press the controller.
Calling up sound settings Slide 9 the controller. Slide 9 the controller. An additional menu appears. To select the Delete Highlighted Sta‐ To select the Save Current Station/Chan‐ tion/Channel option in the additional menu: option: turn and press the controller. turn and press the controller.
Satellite radio These include environmental or topographical Displaying information conditions as well as other factors beyond the control of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. This means operation may not be possible in certain areas. These include: tunnels parking garages locations inside or next to buildings locations in the vicinity of other structures ®...
Satellite radio Switch on SatRadio mode ( page 72). Satellite radio overview The satellite radio main menu appears show- ing the preview channel. You cannot select any other stations. To select Options in the radio menu bar: turn and press the controller. To select Service: turn and press the con- troller.
Satellite radio To select Options in the radio menu bar: turn Selecting a channel and press the controller. Changing channels To select Current Station List with Artist & Title: turn and press the control- When the display/selection window in the ler.
Satellite radio Setting a music alert Press the $ button. To select Options in the radio menu bar: turn The prompt Do you want to delete the and press the controller. preset? appears To select Alert for Artist, Track & To select Yes: turn and press the controller.
Satellite radio Switching music and sport alerts on/off Displaying service information With O or ª in front of Activate Music The provider's customer service center is avail- Alerts you can determine whether music able by phone at any time to answer any general alerts should be switched on or off.
Activating media mode Your multimedia system equipment Switching on automatically When an external media source is connected, These operating instructions describe all the CD and SD memory card functions are automat- standard and optional equipment of your multi- ically switched on by the multimedia system. media system, as available at the time of going When using with USB devices, switch to the to press.
Audio mode Using the device list Notes on audio mode Permissible data carriers CD audio, CD-R and CD-RW SD memory card USB storage device ® Apple devices Permissible file systems ISO 9660/Joliet standard for CDs FAT16, FAT32, exFAT and NTFS for SD mem- In Media mode, slide 6 the controller.
Audio mode Permissible formats Notes on copyright The multimedia system supports the following Audio files that you create or reproduce yourself audio formats: for playback are generally subject to copyright protection. In many countries, reproductions, even for pri- vate use, are not permitted without the prior CD-A consent of the copyright holder.
Audio mode The multimedia system supports SD memory Media menu bar cards (Secure Digital), SDHC memory cards Title display in the media list (Secure Digital High Capacity) and SDXC mem- Current track and number in the track list ory cards (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity). Numerical time display Graphic time display Inserting an SD memory card...
Audio mode Ticking or removing the tick from the box in front Playback options Show Track Information displays or hides the information on the track, artist and album in the main display field. If it is deactivated, the file name and the folder name of the track are dis- played.
Media search Select a sub-category, e.g. Rock. Selecting a track Select a track in the sub-category for playing. Selecting using the current track list All of the tracks in this sub-category are played. To display the current track list: press the controller in the basic display.
Media search Tracks Selecting by cover Genres Year Composers Photos The categories are available as soon as the entire media content has been read and ana- lyzed. If the same device is reconnected with unchanged media content, these categories are available more quickly. ®...
® Bluetooth audio mode ® The list is closed automatically once a selec- There is a database for iPod and for each of tion has been made. the other media sources (CD, USB, SD card). During the search the relevant database is accessed depending on the active media source.
84) ® The Bluetooth device list displays all author- Mercedes-Benz recommends authorizing a ized devices, whether they are within range or ® telephony mobile phone in Bluetooth not. After a device search, devices which are page 40).
® Bluetooth audio mode device or visit www.mercedes- External authorization benz.com/connect.) message appears. If the multimedia system does not find your Select Start Search. ® Bluetooth audio device, this may be due to The multimedia system searches for Blue- ® particular security settings on your Bluetooth ®...
® Bluetooth audio mode checking a box. Depending on the device Availability status (shown after an update) used, this prompt often takes place when Authorization status authorizing (see the manufacturer's operat- To close the detailed display: press the ing instructions). % button.
® Bluetooth audio mode To select Start playback Ì: slide 6 ® Name of the connected Bluetooth audio and press the controller. device (example) Playback resumes from the beginning. Options menu To select Connect Last Used Player: Some mobile phones only support two Blue- press the controller.
Operation with the Media Interface The USB connection sockets are located in the Selecting playback options stowage compartment under the armrest. ® If the Bluetooth audio device supports the cor- responding function, the following options are available: Media Interface basic display Normal Track Sequence: the tracks are played in the normal order (e.g.
Folder http://www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com/. Then follow the instructions in the "Media Inter- Select By Cover face" section. Keyword Search Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Playlists Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes Artists (1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Customer Albums Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
Picture viewer To select a category, e.g. Current Track‐ Displaying pictures list: turn and press the controller. In the media basic display, press the control- The selection list appears. ler. Select the required track. Search with a category list appears. Keyword search: using the controller, enter To select Photos...
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Picture viewer Changing the picture view Press the controller. The image menu appears. To select Turn Clockwise: turn and press the controller. The picture rotates 90 degrees. Select Turn Counterclockwise. The picture rotates 90 degrees. Select Zoom The size of the picture increases. After you have zoomed into the picture, you can move the section of the picture.
Sound settings Your multimedia system equipment Setting treble, mid-range and bass These operating instructions describe all the standard and optional equipment of your multi- media system, as available at the time of going to press. Country-specific differences are pos- sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here.
® ® Harman/kardon Logic 7 surround sound system To adjust the balance: slide 8 or 9 the ® ® Overview of harman/kardon Logic7 surround controller. sound system To adjust the fader: slide 6 or 5 the con- Function Options troller. To return to the basic menu: press the % Equalizer Sets treble, mid-...
® ® Harman/kardon Logic 7 surround sound system Slide 6 the controller. Adjusting the balance/fader The left-hand rotary menu to switch surround sound on and off is activated. To switch Logic7 on or off: turn the control- ler. To return to the menu: slide 5 the control- ler.
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