Overview and operation
Overview of the MBUX multimedia system
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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.
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Only operate this equipment when the
traffic situation permits.
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If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
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.
MBUX stands for Mercedes-Benz User Experi‐
ence.
1
Touch Control and multimedia system control
panel
2
Media display with touch functionality
Opens/closes the centre console stowage
compartment above the display (
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page 78)
3
Operating strip, calls up applications
In the centre console stowage compartment you
can find the following ports and interfaces:
R
Two USB ports or one USB port
The USB port with the
ç
symbol facilitates
the connection of the mobile phone with the
multimedia system using a suitable cable.
This will enable you to use the functions of
the mobile phone via Apple CarPlay™ or
Android Auto.
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Stowage space with charging interface and
NFC interface (if available)
You can operate the multimedia system with the
following central control elements:
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Touch Control
1
Operation takes place by cursor control.
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Media display (touchscreen)
2
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Buttons on operating strip
3
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Alternatively you can conduct a dialogue with
LINGUATRONIC (
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page 188).
Multiple applications are available for you. You
can call these up using the home screen or using
the buttons on operating strip
3
.
You can conveniently call up and add favourites
on the steering wheel using the
f
rocker
switch. Quick-access in the home screen and in
the applications serve to select functions more
quickly.
If you use the learn function of the multimedia
system, you will receive suggestions during oper‐
ation of the most probable navigation destina‐
tions, radio stations and contacts. The configura‐
tion of the suggestions takes place in your pro‐
file. You can compile your profile from various
vehicle settings and settings of the multimedia
system.
The Notifications Centre collects incoming notifi‐
cations, e.g. about an available software update.
Depending on the type of notification it offers
various actions. You can call up the Notifications
Centre on the home screen and in the menus of
the applications.
With the global search in the vehicle you can
search on-board across many categories as well
as online in the Internet. You can use the global
search in the home screen and in the notifica‐
tions.
Anti-theft protection
This device is equipped with technical provisions
to protect it against theft. More detailed informa‐
tion about anti-theft protection can be obtained
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Notes on the media display
Observe the notes on caring for the interior
(
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page 290).
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