Mercedes-Benz GLS 2020 Operator's Manual page 130

128 Seats and stowing
* NOTE Damage to objects caused by
placing them in the mobile phone stow‐
age compartment
If objects are placed in the mobile phone
stowage compartment, they may be dam‐
aged by electromagnetic fields.
Do not place credit cards, storage
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media or other objects sensitive to
electromagnetic fields in the mobile
phone stowage compartment.
* NOTE Damage to the mobile phone
stowage compartment caused by liquids
If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage
compartment, the compartment may be
damaged.
Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile
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phone stowage compartment.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
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mobile phone is connected to the vehicle's
exterior antenna via the charging module.
The charging function and wireless connec‐
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tion of the mobile phone to the vehicle's
exterior antenna are only available if the igni‐
tion is switched on.
Small mobile phones may not be able to be
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charged in every position of the mobile
phone stowage compartment.
Large mobile phones which do not rest flat in
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the mobile phone stowage compartment may
not be able to be charged or connected with
the vehicle's exterior antenna.
The mobile phone may heat up during the
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charging process. This may particularly
depend on the applications (apps) currently
open in the background.
To ensure more efficient charging and con‐
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nection with the vehicle's exterior antenna,
remove the protective cover from the mobile
phone. Protective covers which are neces‐
sary for wireless charging are excluded.
Wirelessly charging a mobile phone
Requirements:
The mobile phone is suitable for wireless
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charging. You can find a list of compatible
mobile phones at:
https://www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com
Place the mobile phone as close to the cen‐
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ter of mat 1 as possible with the display
facing upwards.
When a message is shown in the multimedia
system, the mobile phone is being charged.
Malfunctions during the charging process are
shown in the media display.
% The mat can be removed by the tab for
cleaning, e.g. using clean, lukewarm water.