Mercedes C-Class

MBUX Multimedia System

Touch Control and Control Panel

MBUX stands for Mercedes-Benz User Experience.

  • Operating Touch Control: Used to navigate vertically and horizontally using swipes. Confirm selection by pressing the Touch Control.
  • Central display: Touchscreen for home screen overview and operating the multimedia system.
  • Control panel includes:
    • Fingerprint sensor
    • Switches the MBUX multimedia system on/off
    • Switches sound on/off
    • Adjusts the volume
  • Further operating options: Conduct dialog with MBUX Voice Assistant.
  • % Further info available in the Digital Operator's Manual.

Anti-Theft Protection

This device has technical provisions to protect against theft. More information is available at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Home Screen Overview

  • Status line
  • Calls up user profile settings and switches user
  • Global search
  • Control Center (pull down)
  • Favorites
  • Displays in the status line
  • Calls up applications
  • Quick-access to application
  • Global menu: previous menu or home screen
  • Previous/Next track or radio station
  • Active call: display of call duration

Applications are arranged in a carousel. Pressing and holding arranges them in a grid.

Control Center Functions

  • Notifications Center
  • Favorites
  • Vehicle quick-access

Operating the MBUX Multimedia System

Using Touch Control
  • Shows the home screen
  • Swipe in the direction of the arrow to navigate
  • Press to confirm selection
  • Return to previous display
  • Make or accept a call
  • Reject or end a call
  • Increase volume: swipe upwards; decrease: swipe down
  • Mute sound: press
  • Call up favorites (press briefly) or add favorites (press and hold)
  • Start the MBUX Voice Assistant
Using the Touchscreen
  • Select menu items or entries by tapping
  • Increase map scale: double-tap with one finger
  • Reduce map scale: tap with two fingers
  • Enter characters using keypad or handwriting
  • Navigate menus: swipe up/down/left/right
  • Zoom in/out: move two fingers together/apart
  • Rotate digital map: turn with two fingers
  • Save destination: touch and hold
  • Call up home screen: swipe up with three fingers
  • Adjust volume: move finger left or right
  • Call up global menu: touch and hold until Options appear

MBUX Voice Assistant

& WARNING: Risk of distraction. Operate only when safe. Stop the vehicle if unsure.

Functions available via voice input:

  • Telephone
  • Text messages and emails
  • Navigation
  • Radio, media, TV
  • Vehicle functions
  • Online functions
Starting a Dialog

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