Get MBUX multimedia system -> Online and Internet functions Guide for Mercedes C Class 4 Door 2023

MBUX multimedia system

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schutz, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, HPC E600,

D-70546 Stuttgart, Germany

You must observe the legal requirements for the

country in which you are currently driving when

operating the multimedia system.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment and availa-

bility in the country, you can establish an Internet

connection in the following ways:

Vehicles with a communication module:

Online and Internet functions

Internet connection

WARNING Risk of accident from operating

mobile communication equipment while

the vehicle is in motion

Using the communication module includ-

ing data roaming (/ page 584)

▌Information on connecting to the Internet

Using Bluetooth^®or Wi-Fi with a data-ena-

bled mobile phone

Mobile communication devices distract the

driver from the traﬃc situation. This can also

cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

WARNING Risk of distraction from infor-

mation systems and communications

equipment

Vehicles without a communication module:

Using Bluetooth^®with a data-enabled

mobile phone

As a driver, only operate mobile commu-

nication devices when the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

If you operate information systems and com-

munication devices integrated in the vehicle

when driving, you could be distracted from the

traﬃc situation. This could also cause you to

lose control of the vehicle.

Using Wi-Fi with a data-enabled mobile

phone

As a vehicle occupant, use mobile com-

munication devices only in the designa-

ted area, e.g. in the rear passenger com-

partment.

The Internet functions can only be used to a limi-

ted degree whilst driving.

Only operate this equipment when the

traﬃc situation permits.

▌Setting up an Internet connection using the

communication module

You must observe the legal requirements for the

country in which you are currently driving when

operating mobile communication equipment in

the vehicle.

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.

Requirements:

The vehicle is equipped with a permanently

installed communication module.

A Mercedes me user account is available.

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The vehicle is linked to a Mercedes me user

account.

The "Internet in the Car" service is activated.

requisite for using the services from the previ-

ously purchased package. The availability of this

option is dependent on the country.

If the data package option is not available or can

be upgraded, you can purchase data volume

directly from the mobile phone network provider

for a fee.

▌Disconnecting the automatic Internet connec-

tion via communication module

Requirements:

Wi-Fi or Bluetooth^®tethering are available in

the vehicle.

Multimedia system:

Settings

System

Internet and Bluetooth

Manage Internet access

Multimedia system:

Settings

System

Visit a Mercedes-Benz service centre to ﬁnd

out whether it is possible to purchase data

volume in your country directly from a mobile

phone network provider.

Internet and Bluetooth

Select Acquired data package.

Manage Internet access

For most Mercedes me connect services, data

volume is available when purchasing the services.

Additional data volume is required to use some

functions, e.g. web browser or Wi-Fi hotspot.

If the data volume limit is reached, the availability

of Mercedes me connect services is limited.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can pur-

chase a data package directly from a mobile

phone network provider via the Mercedes me

Store. To be able to use the data package, you

conclude a separate contract with a mobile phone

network provider via the Mercedes me Store,

which can be terminated at any time and for

which there are no costs. This contract is a pre-

Select the Ä settings in the line of

Acquired data package.

Alternatively, and if available, you can utilise

the tethering function of a mobile phone via

Wi-Fi or Bluetooth^®to use the web browser or

Wi-Fi hotspot.

With external Wi-Fi hotspots, which are

encrypted via TKIP, online soꢀware updates

cannot be carried out via the external Wi-Fi

hotspot.

To disconnect the automatic connection:

select the Delete entry option.

The communication module is removed from

the list of known hotspots, but can be recon-

nected manually at any time (/ page 584).

The Delete entry option permits the use of pur-

chased data volume to be limited. The system is

prevented from automatically establishing a con-

nection to the communication module aꢀer this

option has been activated.

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▌Setting up an Internet connection via Wi-Fi

Select the mobile phone with the ö Wi-Fi

symbol.

It may take a few seconds until the device is

found by the Wi-Fi search.

The mobile phone is connected to the multi-

media system via Bluetooth^®(/ page 550).

Requirements:

Internet access via Bluetooth^®is activated

(see the manufacturer's operating instruc-

tions).

The Wi-Fi function is activated on the multime-

dia system (/ page 486).

The Wi-Fi hotspot function is activated on the

The Internet connection via Wi-Fi is restricted or

does not function in the following cases:

mobile phone (see the manufacturer's operat-

ing instructions).

Multimedia system:

Settings

System

The mobile phone is switched oﬀ

Mobile data use is deactivated on the mobile

phone

The Wi-Fi function is deactivated on the multi-

media system

The Wi-Fi function is deactivated on the

mobile phone

Internet access via Wi-Fi is activated (see the

manufacturer's operating instructions).

Internet and Bluetooth

Manage Internet access

Multimedia system:

This function is country-dependent.

Settings

System

The mobile phone is listed in the Internet device

manager

Internet and Bluetooth

Manage Internet access

Select the mobile phone with the \ Blue-

tooth^®symbol.

This function is country-dependent.

Internet access via Wi-Fi is deactivated on the

mobile phone

The mobile phone is not listed in the Internet

device manager

The mobile phone is listed in the Internet device

manager

▌Setting up an internet connection via Blue-

Select Search for access.

Select the mobile phone with the ö Wi-Fi

symbol.

tooth^®

In the list displayed, all mobile phones already

known to the multimedia system are shown.

New devices can be set up using the phone

application.

The mobile phone is not listed in the Internet

device manager

Requirements:

The mobile phone supports the Bluetooth^®

proﬁle PAN (Personal Area Network).

Select Search for access.

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Connect the mobile phone using Bluetooth^®

(/ page 550).

The mobile phone has not been enabled for

Internet access via Bluetooth^®

Select an Internet access from the list.

The Internet connection is established.

The list of possible Internet connections can

also be displayed using the extended status

line.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

country availability, you can establish an Inter-

net connection via the communication mod-

ule or connected mobile phones.

If a new mobile phone is connected using

Bluetooth^®, this is also used for the telephone

application.

▌Cancelling Internet access permission for a

mobile phone

Multimedia system:

The Internet connection via Bluetooth^®is restric-

ted or does not function in the following cases:

Settings

System

Internet and Bluetooth

The mobile phone is switched oﬀ

The mobile phone network coverage is insuﬃ-

cient

Mobile data use is deactivated on the mobile

phone

Manage Internet access

Select options Ä next to the name of the

The availability of the web browser depends

on the country.

mobile phone.

Select Delete configuration.

Select Yes.

Connection status

The Bluetooth^®function on the multimedia

▌Establishing an Internet connection

Multimedia system:

▌Connection status overview

system is switched oﬀ and the mobile phone

is to be connected via Bluetooth^®

Depending on the connection status, the following

symbols can appear on the central display in the

status line:

Apps

The Bluetooth^®function is switched oﬀ on the

For example, select z Browser.

mobile phone and the mobile phone is to be

connected via Bluetooth^®

ö: a Wi-Fi device is selected as Internet

access.

\: a Bluetooth^®device is selected as Inter-

net access.

If you select a function that requires an Internet

connection and the system is currently oﬄine, a

menu opens with a selection of possible Internet

accesses as well as all tethering devices that are

within range.

Neither the mobile phone network nor the

mobile phone allow simultaneous use of a

telephone and an Internet connection

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Mobile phone standard (e.g. 4G + double

arrow symbol): the communication module is

selected as the hotspot.

Status (online, oﬄine, data volumes availa- You must observe the legal requirements for the

ble or used, limited service)

country in which you are currently driving when

operating the multimedia system.

Multimedia system:

For vehicles with a communication module,

the connection data of non-user paid services

can be displayed via Mercedes me connect.

▌Displaying the connection status

Multimedia system:

Apps

z Browser

Calling up a new web page

Web browsers

Select Search.

Brieﬂy press the status line.

The extended status line is displayed.

▌Calling up a web page

Entering a web address.

Select OK.

Brieﬂy press the Internet symbol in the symbol

WARNING Risk of distraction from infor-

mation systems and communications

equipment

overview.

The function is country-dependent.

No web pages can be displayed on the multi-

media system while driving.

The current connection status is displayed.

Notes on displaying the connection status

If you operate information systems and com-

munication devices integrated in the vehicle

when driving, you could be distracted from the

traﬃc situation. This could also cause you to

lose control of the vehicle.

When connecting via Wi-Fi, the connection

status and device name are displayed.

Calling up a website from the browser history

When connecting via a Bluetooth^®device, the

connection status, device name, and network

type are displayed.

In the case of a connection via the communi-

cation module the following status information

can be shown:

To call up the previous page from the history:

select q.

Only operate this equipment when the

traﬃc situation permits.

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.

Type of network

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▌Web browser overview

Under Ä you have the following options:

▌Calling up the web browser settings

Multimedia system:

Tabs

Apps

Settings

z Browser

Bookmarks & history

Reading mode

The following functions are available:

Share link

Block popups

Share content

Enable cookies

Request mobile website

Enable Javascript

▌Calling up web browser options

Multimedia system:

Switch a function on D or oﬀ E.

Apps

z Browser

▌Deleting browser data

Multimedia system:

Bookmarks & history

The following functions are available:

Apps

z Browser

Browser data

Bookmarks

Browsing history

Entered URLs

The following speciﬁc browser data can be

deleted:

Previous website

Next website

Update

Cache

Form data

Select an option.

Change the settings.

URL

Adds/removes bookmarks

Options

Settings

Select one of the options shown.

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▌Managing bookmarks

Changing tab

Multimedia system:

Apps

z Browser

Select the icon for the desired tab.

Apps

z Browser

Closing a tab

Sharing URLs via QR code

Press and hold the icon of the tab to be

closed until a menu appears.

Select Bookmarks & history.

Select Ä aꢀer the bookmark.

A menu with options opens.

Select Share link.

A QR code appears.

Select Close.

The tab is closed.

Scan the displayed QR code with a mobile

device.

The following options are available:

Private mode

Delete entry

Sharing URLs with another display

Switch private mode on D or oﬀ E.

Delete all

If the private mode is switched on, an icon

appears in the input line of the web browser.

Select Share content.

Edit

In the menu drag and drop a display to

another display.

In private mode, neither the history nor cook-

ies are saved.

The displayed web page opens on the other

display.

Select one of the options shown.

Bookmarks can also be created in private

mode.

▌Managing tabs

More information on sharing display content:

Multimedia system:

▌Sharing URLs from the web browser

▌Setting the web browser in the background

Multimedia system:

Apps

Tabs

z Browser

Requirements:

To share via QR code: an app for scanning the

QR code is installed on the mobile device.

Apps

z Browser

Opening a new tab

Press ©.

Audio playback continues.

Select New tab.

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TuneIn Radio

The connection quality depends on the local

mobile phone reception.

Favourites

Station list

▌Calling up TuneIn Radio

▌Overview of TuneIn Radio

Requirements:

▌Selecting and connecting to TuneIn radio sta-

tions

Multimedia system:

There is a user account at https://

www.mercedes.me.

The vehicle is linked to the Mercedes me user

account.

Þ Radio

TuneIn Radio

Select =.

Select a category.

Select a station.

The TuneIn radio service is activated.

The data volume is available.

Depending on the country, data volume may

need to be purchased.

The connection is established automatically.

A fast Internet connection for data transmis-

sion free of interference.

Select the search ﬁeld.

Enter a station name.

The functions and services are country-

dependent. For more information, consult a

Mercedes-Benz service centre.

A relatively large volume of data can be trans-

mitted when using Internet Radio.

Multimedia system:

Internet Radio provider

Additional information on the current station

Controls playback

Þ Radio

Select TuneIn Radio.

The TuneIn Radio menu appears. The last sta-

tion set starts playing.

Settings

Additional options

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▌Saving/deleting a TuneIn radio station as a

favourite

Select an option.

Supported formats and data storage media:

Permissible

ﬁle systems

FAT32, exFAT, NTFS

Multimedia system:

Media

Þ Radio

TuneIn Radio

Information about media mode

USB devices, iPod^®/iPhone^®,

MTP devices, Bluetooth^®audio

equipment

Permissible

data storage

media

Saving favourites

▌Information about supported formats and data

storage media

Select a station.

Press the symbol next to the station name.

Supported

MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC,

WARNING Risk of distraction when han-

dling data storage media

Deleting favourites

audio formats ALAC

Select a station.

Supported

MPEG, AVI, MKV, MP4, M4V,

If you handle a data storage medium while

driving, your attention is diverted from the

traﬃc conditions. This could also cause you to

lose control of the vehicle.

Press the symbol next to the station name.

video formats WMV

▌Setting Internet Radio options

Observe the following notes:

Multimedia system:

The multimedia system supports a total of

up to 50,000 ﬁles.

Only handle a data storage medium

when the vehicle is stationary.

Þ Radio

TuneIn

TuneIn Radio

Data storage media up to 2 TB are suppor-

ted (32‑bit address space).

The following options are available:

Select Stream: select the stream quality

Due to the large variety of available music

and video ﬁles regarding encoders, sam-

pling frequency and data transfer rates,

playback cannot be guaranteed.

user account

Log Out of Account: log out of your TuneIn

user account

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