Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, Operator'S Manual

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Overview of smartphone integration
With Smartphone Integration, you can use cer‐
tain functions on your mobile phone via the mul‐
timedia system display.
Only one mobile phone at a time can be connec‐
ted via Smartphone Integration to the multime‐
dia system. Also for use with two phone mode
with smartphone integration, only one additional
mobile phone can be connected using Blue‐
tooth
®
with the multimedia system.
The full range of functions for Smartphone Inte‐
gration is only possible with an Internet connec‐
tion. The appropriate application must be down‐
loaded on the mobile phone to use Smartphone
Integration. The mobile phone must be switched
on and connected to a USB port with the ç
symbol on the multimedia system using a suita‐
ble cable.
Apps for Smartphone Integration
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Mercedes-Benz Link (implementation of the
function using the Mercedes-Benz Link con‐
trol box)
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Apple CarPlay ®
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Android Auto
You can start Smartphone Integration using the
Mercedes me & Apps menu.
You can end Smartphone Integration by discon‐
necting the connecting cable between the
mobile phone and multimedia system.
% Mercedes-Benz recommends disconnecting
the connecting cable only when the vehicle
is stationary.
Overview of transferred vehicle data
When using Smartphone Integration, certain
vehicle data is transferred to the mobile phone.
This enables you to get the best out of selected
mobile phone services. Vehicle data is not
directly accessible.
The following system information is transmitted:
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Software release of the multimedia system
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System ID (anonymized)
The transfer of this data is used to alter how
content is displayed to correspond to the driving
situation.
The following position data is transmitted:
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Coordinates
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Speed
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Compass direction
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Acceleration direction
This data is used by the mobile phone to
improve the accuracy of the navigation (e.g. for
continuation in a tunnel).
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
Information on the Mercedes-Benz emer‐
gency call system
Your vehicle is equipped with the Mercedes-Benz
emergency call system ("eCall"). This feature can
help save lives in the event of an accident. eCall
in no way replaces assistance provided from
dialing 911.
Mercedes-Benz eCall only functions in areas
where mobile phone coverage is available from
the wireless service providers. Insufficient net‐
work coverage from the wireless service provid‐
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