Operation Manual

Online access to the vehicle
General information
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WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
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Operation of integrated information sys-
tems and communications equipment in
the vehicle: you must observe the legal
requirements for the country in which you are
currently driving.
You can call up remote query and remote con-
figuration functions for your vehicle using online
access to the vehicle. This is possible from an
Internet-enabled computer, as well as many
modern smartphones.
Please call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) to
obtain the relevant Internet address.
Online access to the vehicle is restricted to the
contractual periods of mbrace. Activated
access to the mbrace emergency call system is
required for use.
In order to be able to use online access to the
vehicle, you must agree to the local terms of
use.
Further information on supported devices, avail-
able languages and contractual periods can be
obtained from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
In order to be able to call up online access to the
vehicle, the vehicle must be connected to the
Internet (
Y page 176).
Notes on data protection
Remember that online access to the vehicle
offers access to your data.
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Prevent unauthorized persons from
accessing this data.
Every person who has access to the informa-
tion stated can use the functions of the online
access to the vehicle.
i Information when selling a vehicle or
buying a used vehicle:
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If you sell your vehicle, you are obliged to
delete the vehicle from your personal area
on the online access to the vehicle.
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If you have bought a used vehicle, it is pos-
sible that the previous owner still has
access to the online access to the vehicle.
Calling up functions
The online access to the vehicle allows you
access to your vehicle's information and func-
tions using remote query and remote configu-
ration.
The following functions can be accessed:
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request the current condition of charge of the
high-voltage battery
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program the departure time (Y page 249)
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set or activate the "Pre-entry climate control
at departure time" function (see the Digital
Operator's Manual)
Information on additional functions and operat-
ing instructions can be found within the online
access to the vehicle.
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet
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This function is not available in all countries
and requires activated access to the mbrace
emergency call system.
You can use the online access to the vehicle if
the vehicle has a connection to the Internet via a
mobile phone network. The necessary data is
transmitted by radio. The vehicle automatically
recognizes whether a connection to the Internet
is possible or not. No presets are necessary.
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Restrictions in reception are possible if the
vehicle is in an underground car park, for
example. Restrictions may also occur in areas
with poor mobile network coverage.
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Charging the high-voltage battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
Driving and parking