Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2020 Operator's Manual page 240

238 MBUX multimedia system
Android Auto
Android Auto overview
& WARNING Risk of distraction from infor‐
mation systems and communications
equipment
If you operate information and communica‐
tion equipment integrated in the vehicle
when driving, you will be distracted from the
traffic situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
Only operate this equipment when the
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traffic situation permits.
If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
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vehicle whilst paying attention to road
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.
Mobile phone functions can be used with
Android Auto using the Android operating sys‐
tem on the multimedia system. It is operated
using the touchscreen or the voice-operated
control system. You can activate the voice-oper‐
ated control system by pressing and holding the
£ button on the multifunction steering wheel.
Only one mobile phone at a time can be connec‐
ted via Android Auto with the multimedia sys‐
tem.
The availability of Android Auto and Android Auto
apps may vary according to the country.
The service provider is responsible for this appli‐
cation and the services and content connected
to it.
Connecting a mobile phone via Android Auto
(wired)
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).
There is an Internet connection for the full
R
range of functions for Android Auto.
Multimedia system:
© Apps Android Auto
4 5 5
Start Android Auto
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Connect the mobile phone to the 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 ® or Apple Car Play™ (wire‐
less): confirm the data protection provisions.
If another device is connected via Blue‐
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tooth , Android Auto (wireless) or Apple Car‐
Play™ (wireless) with the system: tap on the
Tap here to start Android Auto
for:<Mobile phone> message.
or
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Select the device in the device list
under the application.
All existing device connections via USB, Blue‐
®
tooth , Android Auto (wireless) or Apple Car‐
Play™ (wireless) are disconnected. The
device newly connected via cable is active.