2020 Mercedes-Benz A-CLASS SEDAN Overview and Operation User Guide

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 2020 welcomes you to the world of refinement and cutting-edge automotive engineering. Setting new benchmarks in the compact luxury sedan sector, this amazing car embodies the pinnacle of luxury, performance, and technology. Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to perfection is embodied in the 2020 A-Class Sedan, which combines svelte design, potent performance, and a host of cutting-edge technology that transform driving experiences. Whether you are a luxury fanatic or a car enthusiast, this sedan is guaranteed to make an impression on everyone with whom you have the pleasure of coming into contact. We shall examine the main features that distinguish the A-Class Sedan in this overview. We will examine the exacting craftsmanship that has gone into creating this stunning building, from its exquisite outside to its cutting-edge interior. But it goes further than that. We’ll also take a peek under the hood to learn more about the potent yet effective engines that move this luxurious vehicle forward and provide an exhilarating performance in order to fully comprehend the spirit of the 2020 A-Class vehicle.

Overview and operation

Overview of the MBUX multimedia system

WARNING
Risk of distraction from information systems and communications equipment
If you operate information and communication 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.

1. Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation permits.
2. 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.

1. Touch Control and control panel for the MBUX multimedia system
   Operating Touch Control
2. Media display with touch functionality Home screen overview Operating the touchscreen
3. Touchpad
   Operating the touchpad
4. Control knob
   Press and hold: switches the multimedia system or media display on or off
   Press briefly: switches the mute function on/off
   Turn: adjusts the volume
5. Buttons for navigation, radio/media and telephone Calling up applications
6. Buttons for vehicle functions/system settings and favorites/themes Calling up applications

You can operate the MBUX multimedia system with these control elements:

1. Touch Control 1 and touchpad 3
   The operation for both control elements is achieved by cursor control.
2. Media display 2

Alternatively, you can conduct a dialog with the Voice Control System.
Numerous application, online services, services and apps are available for you. You can call these up using the home screen or using buttons 5 and 6 next to the touchpad.
You can conveniently call up and add favorites using the rocker switch on the steering wheel or using the button next to the touchpad. 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 operation of the most probable navigation destinations, radio stations and contacts. The configuration of the suggestions takes place in your pro‐file. You can compile your profile from various vehicle settings and settings of the multimedia system. You can create themes for various driving situations in the home screen as well as using the  rocker switch or the but‐ton.
The Notifications Center collects incoming notifications, e.g. about an available software update. Depending on the type of notification it offers various actions. You can call up the Notifications Center on the home screen and in the application menus. 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 notifications.

Protection against theft
This device is equipped with technical provisions to protect it against theft. Further information on protection against theft can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Notes on the media display
Observe the notes on caring for the interior.

Automatic temperature-controlled switch-off feature:
if the temperature is too high, the brightness is initially reduced automatically. The media display may then switch off completely for a while.
% If you are wearing polarized sunglasses, it may be difficult to read the multimedia sys‐tem display.

Home screen overview

1. On the home screen: displays the first three applications
   In other displays: calls up the home screen
2. Calls up the profile
3. Calls up the global search
4. SOS NOT READY display only when the Mercedes-Benz emergency call system is not available
5. Displays, for example network display, battery status of the mobile phone connected, signal strength of the mobile phone network, time
6. Calls up the Notifications Center
   The star indicates new notifications.
7. Calls up an application using the symbol
8. Name of the application, beneath the current selection or information
9. Quick-access (in the example: calls up destination entry, enters the destination address for home)
10. Number of applications and currently selected display area
11. Calls up the air conditioning menu
12. Calls up SUGGESTIONS, THEMES and FAVORITES

Central control elements overview

1. 1 Touch Control
   2 Media display with touch functionality 3 Touchpad

Touch Control
Operating Touch Control (MBUX multimedia system)

1. button
   Shows the home screen and calls up applications Shows suggestions, themes and favorites: when the home screen is shown, swipe down on Touch Control 2.
2. Touch Control
3.  button
   Pressing briefly: returns to the previous dis‐play
4. Control panel for MBUX multimedia system:
   1. rocker switch
   2. Press down briefly: shows favorites Press down and hold: adds favorites and themes
   3. Control knob
   4. Turn: adjusts the volume VOL
   5. Press: switches off the sound  rocker switch
   6. Press up: makes or accepts a call rocker switch
   7. Press down: rejects or ends a call

You can navigate in menus and lists via the touch-sensitive surface of Touch Control 2 by using a single-finger swipe.

1. To select the menu item or entry: swipe up, down, left or right.
2. Press Touch Control 2.
3. To enter a character: enter a character using the keyboard.
4. To move the digital map: swipe in any direction.

The function is supported by the selection in a list

1. Select Acoustic Operating Feedback.
2. Set Normal, Loud or Off.
   If the function is activated you will hear a clicking sound when scrolling in a list. When the beginning or end of the list is reached you will hear another clicking sound.

Touchscreen
Operating the touchscreen

Tapping

1. To select a menu item or entry: tap on a symbol or an entry.
2. To increase the map scale: tap twice quickly with one finger.
3. To reduce the map scale: tap with two fingers.
4. To enter characters with the keypad: tap on a button.

Single-finger swipe

1. To navigate in menus: swipe up, down, left or right.
2. To move the digital map: swipe in any direction.
3. To use handwriting to enter characters: write the character with one finger on the touchscreen.

Two-finger swipe

1. To zoom in and out of the map: move two fingers together or apart.
2. To enlarge or reduce the size of a section of a website: move two fingers together or apart.
3. To turn the map: turn counter-clockwise or clockwise using two fingers.

Touching, holding and moving

1. To move the map: touch the touchscreen and move your finger in any direction.
2. To set the volume on a scale: touch the touchscreen and move the finger to the left or right.

Touching and holding

1. To save the destination in the map: touch the touchscreen and hold until a message is shown.
2. To call up a global menu in the applications: touch the touchscreen and hold until the OPTIONS menu appears.

The function is supported by the selection in a list.

1. Select Acoustic Operating Feedback.
2. Set Normal, Loud or Off.
   If the function is activated you will hear a clicking sound when scrolling in a list. When the beginning or end of the list is reached you will hear another clicking sound.

Touchpad
Operating the touchpad

1.  button
   Pressing briefly: returns to the previous dis‐play
2. button Pressing: calls up the control menu of the last active audio source Swiping to the left of right across : selects the previous or next radio station/music track
3. button
   Pressing: shows the home screen and calls up applications
4. Touchpad

Calls up suggestions, themes and favorites: when the home screen is shown, swipe down on touchpad 4.

You can navigate in menus and lists via the touch-sensitive surface of touchpad 4 by using a single-finger swipe.

1. To select the menu item or entry: move the selection by swiping up, down, left or right.
2. Confirm the selection by pressing on touchpad 4.
3. If Touchpad Tap is activated, tapping is sufficient.
4. To enter a character: select a character on the keyboard.
5. Write a character on the touchpad with handwriting input.
6. To move the digital map: when the digital map is shown with the navigation menu, swipe up with one finger.
7. Press the touchpad.
   The digital map can be moved.
8. Swipe in all directions.

Use the following functions with a two-finger swipe:

1. To call up the Notifications Center: swipe down with two fingers.
2. To close the Notifications Center: swipe up with two fingers.
3. To call up the control menu of the last active audio source: swipe up with two fingers.
4. To zoom in and out of the map: move two fingers together or apart.
5. To enlarge or reduce the size of a section of a website: move two fingers together or apart.

Switching the read-aloud function for hand‐writing recognition on/off

Requirements:

1. The multimedia system is equipped with a voice control system.
2. The read-aloud function is available for the selected system language.

Multimedia system:
Switch Read Out Handwriting Recognition on or off.
If the function is activated, characters are read aloud as they are written on the touch‐pad.

Activating/deactivating haptic operating feedback for the touchpad

Multimedia system:
The function supports you when making entries on the touchpad and when selecting menus.

1. Switch Haptic Operating Feedback on or off.
   When the function is activated, a tactile feed‐back in the form of a vibration is effected when the touchpad is operated.

The function is supported by the selection in a list.

1. Select Acoustic Operating Feedback.
2. Set Normal, Loud or Off.
   If the function is activated you will hear a clicking sound when scrolling in a list. When the beginning or end of the list is reached you will hear another clicking sound.

Selecting a station and track using the touchpad

1. Swipe to the left or right over thebutton.
2. Radio: the previous or next station is set.
   Media source: the previous or next track is selected.
3. To show the control menu: press thebutton on the touchpad.
4. Swipe upwards using two fingers on the touchpad.
   The control menu appears for the audio source that was last selected.
5. Swipe left or right using one finger.
   Radio: the previous or next station is set.
   Media source: the previous or next track is selected.
6. To hide the control menu: swipe down on the touchpad using two fingers.

MBUX Interior Assistant
Notes on lasers and laser classification

WARNING
Risk of injury from laser radiation from the camera
This product uses a laser system. If the housing is opened or damaged, invisible laser beams can escape in an uncontrolled manner. Laser radiation can damage your retina.

1. Do not open the housing.
2. Always have maintenance work and repairs carried out by a qualified spe‐cialist workshop.

This product complies with the requirements of the FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 with exception of the variations according to the FDA Laser Notice No. 50 from 24. June 2007.

WARNING
Risk of distraction from information 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.

1. 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.

You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating the multimedia system.

Overview of the MBUX Interior Assistant
If the vehicle is equipped with the MBUX Interior Assistant, selected functions of the multimedia system can be operated contact-free. In addition, the reading light or search light can be switched on or off contact-free. The MBUX Interior Assistant can differentiate between driver and front passenger interactions. The MBUX Interior Assistant recognizes certain hand positions (poses).

The MBUX Interior Assistant supports the following interactions:

Interaction area	Interaction	Description
In front of the media display/above the touch‐ pad	Proximity to the control element	The MBUX Interior Assistant recognizes the approach of the hand towards a control element.   Depending on the active application, the display will be adjusted in the media display. Some functions differentiate between driver and front passenger. No specific hand position is required.
Above the center console	Defined poses	With defined poses a function is triggered depending on the application active.
Below the inside rearview mirror	Brief up and down movements	With brief vertical up and down movements below the inside rearview mirror the reading light for the driver or the front passenger is switched on and off.
Front passenger seat	Stretching out the hand above the front passenger seat	By stretching out the hand above the front passenger seat the search light is switched on. If the hand is withdrawn from this area, the search light is switched off again.

Operating functions by proximity of the hand to the touchscreen and touchpad Requirements:

1. One of the following applications appears in the media display:
   1. Seat settings with displays for the driver and front passenger seat, e.g. Seat Com-fort
   2. Home screen
   3. Radio menu or media menu
   4. Map in the navigation
   5. Active Parking Assist
2. Recognition occurs as the hand approaches to approximately 4 in (10 cm) from the touch‐pad or the touchscreen.

Seat adjustments by the driver or front passenger
In the seat settings menu, the MBUX Interior Assistant detects proximity to various control elements of the multimedia system. In addition, the MBUX Interior Assistant detects from which seat the action emanates.

Hand approaching the touchscreen

Hand approaching the touchpad

1. With the seat setting display active, move the hand towards the touchscreen or touchpad. The seat of the person operating, driver’s seat or front passenger seat, is enlarged in the media display.
   The appropriate control elements are pre-selected automatically.
2. Depending on the function, the person operating can either switch the function on or off directly or make other settings.

Highlighting an application on the home screen
The MBUX Interior Assistant detects in which area the hand is in front of the touchscreen. The display of objects shown is adjusted to improve orientation.

1. Move a hand towards the touchscreen. The symbol for the application is enlarged. The quick-access applications will be high‐lighted.
2. Continue operation, e.g. select a quick-access application.
3. Further information about the home screen

Activating cover change in the radio menu and media menu
The MBUX Interior Assistant reduces the number of operating steps.

1. Move a hand towards the touchscreen or touchpad.
   The current information, e.g. about the radio station, track and artist are hidden. Cover change is activated.
2. Continue operation and select a cover.
3. As the hand is moved away from the touchscreen or touchpad, the current information is shown again.
4. Further information on the radio menu and the media menu.

Showing the navigation menu on the map
The MBUX Interior Assistant shows the navigation menu.

1. Move a hand towards the touchscreen or touchpad.
   The navigation menu is shown.
2. Continue operation and select a symbol.
3. As the hand is moved away from the touchscreen or touchpad, the media display hides the navigation menu.

Showing operating symbols in the Active Parking Assist camera image (only from driver’s seat)
The MBUX Interior Assistant facilitates quick-access for the driver to various camera views.

1. With the Active Parking Assist display active, move the hand in the direction of the touchscreen.
   The camera operation symbols are displayed.
2. Continue operation and display the desired front, rear, left and right camera views.
3. Further information on Active Parking Assist functions.

Operating a function with the favorites pose Requirements:

1. To call up favorites: there is at least one favorite.
2. The area for recognition of the favorite’s pose is above the center console at the height of the climate control vents and the media display. The hand should have a distance of at least 4 in (10 cm) from the media display.
3. The pose is held for a brief time.

Calling up favorites
A pose calls up a favorite.
The driver and front passenger can connect two different favorites with the V pose.
If a favorite has not yet been saved and connected with the MBUX Interior Assistant, the multimedia system will assist you.

FAQs

Useful Links

View Full Manual: Mercedes-Benz A-CLASS SEDAN 2020 User Manual
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