Only one mobile phone at a time can be connec‐
ted via Android Auto to the multimedia system.
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.
Information on Android Auto
While using Android Auto, various functions of
the multimedia system, for example the media
source Bluetooth
®
audio, are not available.
Connecting a mobile phone via Android Auto
(wired)
Requirements:
R
The multimedia system is equipped with the
function.
R
The current version of your device's operating
system is being used (see the manufacturer's
operating instructions).
R
There is an Internet connection for the full
range of functions for Android Auto.
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Smartphone
5
Mercedes PRO & Apps
5
Android Auto
5
Start Android Auto
#
Connect the mobile phone to the USB port on
the multimedia system using a suitable cable
(
/
page 200).
#
If no other device is connected with the sys‐
tem via Bluetooth
®
or Apple CarPlay
®
(wire‐
less): confirm the data protection provisions.
#
If another device is connected via Bluetooth
®
,
Android Auto (wireless) or Apple CarPlay
®
(wireless) with the system: tap on the
Tap
here to start Android Auto
for:<Mobile phone>
message.
or
#
Select the device in the
í
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.
%
If an Android Auto application is active, you
can call up this active application using the
z
or
%
application buttons.
Accepting/rejecting the data protection pro‐
visions
%
The first activation of Android Auto on the
multimedia system must be carried out when
the vehicle is stationary for safety reasons.
For the initial start of the application: a message
with the data protection provisions appears.
#
Select
Accept & Start
.
Returning to the main menu
#
Press the
ò
button.
%
If you use both the wired as well as wireless
Android Auto function, observe that a wire‐
less connection may be established when the
device is next connected using Bluetooth
®
or
after starting the multimedia system. If
Android Auto was not displayed in the fore‐
ground before disconnecting, the application
starts in the background when reconnected.
You can call up Android Auto in the main
menu.
Connecting a mobile phone via Android Auto
(wireless)
Requirements:
R
The multimedia system is equipped with the
function.
R
The current version of your device's operating
system is being used (see the manufacturer's
operating instructions).
R
The device supports the Android Auto wire‐
less function.
R
Bluetooth
®
is activated on the device (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions).
R
The device is "visible" for other devices.
R
The full range of functions for Android Auto is
only possible with an Internet connection.
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Phone
5
í
Connecting a mobile phone
#
Connect the mobile phone using Bluetooth
®
(
/
page 191).
Starting Android Auto
#
Select
Start Android Auto
.
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