Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2020 Operator's Manual page 238

236 MBUX multimedia system
and traffic conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system.
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iPhone functions can be used via the multime‐
dia system using Apple CarPlay™. They are oper‐
ated using the touchscreen, touchpad, Touch
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Control or the Siri voice-operated control sys‐
tem. You can activate the voice-operated control
system by pressing and holding the £ button
on the multifunction steering wheel.
Only one iPhone ® at a time can be connected via
Apple CarPlay™ with the multimedia system.
The availability of Apple CarPlay™ may vary
according to the country.
The service provider is responsible for this appli‐
cation and the services and content connected
to it.
Information on Apple CarPlay™
When Apple CarPlay™ is being used, the iPod
media source is not available for the respective
iPhone ® .
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Connecting an iPhone via Apple CarPlay™
(cable)
Requirements:
The multimedia system is equipped with the
R
function.
The current version of your device's operat‐
R
ing system is being used (see the manufac‐
turer's operating instructions).
The full range of functions for Apple Car‐
R
Play™ is only available with an Internet con‐
nection.
Connect the iPhone ® to the ç USB port
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on the multimedia system using a suitable
cable ( page 249).
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If no other device is connected with the sys‐
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tem via Bluetooth : confirm the data protec‐
tion provisions.
If another device is connected via Bluetooth
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or Apple CarPlay™ (wireless) with the sys‐
tem: tap on the Tap here to start Apple Car-
® Play for: <Mobile phone>
or
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Select the iPhone in the
under the application.
The previous connection via Bluetooth
Apple CarPlay™ (wireless) is disconnected.
The device newly connected via cable is
active.
% Alternative: If an Apple CarPlay™ application
is active (e.g. when music is being played or
route guidance is active), you can call up the
active application using the z or %
application buttons ( page 219).
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Accepting/rejecting the data protection reg‐
ulations
A message with the data protection regulations
appears.
Select Accept & Start.
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Exiting Apple CarPlay™
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Press the ò button.
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message.
device list
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