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Internet Connection Function - GF82.60-P-2040FG

Model 213 up to model year 2021 

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Shown on model 213 as of 01.06.2018 

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Shown on model 213 up to 31.05.2018 

Function requirements, general 

Internet connection, general 

The head unit controls the Internet connection. Depending on the equipment installed, the Internet connection is established through the HERMES control unit (with code 362 (HERMES LTE) or code 360 (HERMES UMTS)) or through the mobile phone system. The following conditions apply here:

The following controls can be used for operation of the function:

Audio/COMMAND control panel (except code 446 (Touchpad only))

IMPORTANT Model 213 up to model year 2021 with code 355 (Preinstallation for retrofitting navigation system)

Model 213 up to model year 2021 with code 531 (COMMAND APS)

To ensure successful certificate exchange, the head unit synchronizes the date and time. The head unit used for this purpose the received global navigation system (GPS) signals.

IMPORTANT Model 213 up to model year 2021 with code 520 (Audio 20 USB)

Model 213 up to model year 2021 with code 522 (Audio 20 radio) except code 355 (Preinstallation for retrofitting navigation system)

To ensure successful certificate exchange, the head unit synchronizes the date and time with the manual instrument cluster settings.

IMPORTANT Operation of all functions is described in the following using the Audio/COMMAND control panel as an example.

The Internet connection function is divided into the following subfunctions:

Additional function requirements for Internet access (dial-in) via the HERMES control unit 

Internet access (dial-in) via the HERMES control unit 

The function is activated by calling up the "System" menu on the Audio/COMMAND display. It is also possible to directly access the browser via the "Back" button. The head unit generates the image data for display on the Audio/COMMAND display and sends them over the HSVL line to the Audio/COMMAND display.

The Mercedes-Benz Internet and Application Gateway is always used as the server for protected data traffic in order to connect to the Internet. This means that when surfing the net and using services, the user is only identifiable as a user of the Mercedes-Benz Internet and Application Gateway and cannot be located in the network. Data such as updates of map data, Internet radio or data via the in-car hotspot is not routed via the Mercedes-Benz Internet and Application Gateway. The head unit transmits the data as follows to the Mercedes-Benz Internet and Application Gateway:

With code 506 (Audio 20 NTG 5.5 radio) or code 531 (COMMAND APS) 

WiFi antenna →

HERMES control unit →

Emergency call system antenna 1 and emergency call system antenna 2 →

Mercedes-Benz Internet and Application Gateway With code 520 (Audio 20 USB) or code 522 (Audio 20 radio)) 

Bluetooth® antenna →

HERMES control unit →

Emergency call system antenna 1 →

Mercedes-Benz Internet and Application Gateway

IMPORTANT Model 213 up to model year 2021 with code 362 (HERMES communications module LTE)

The HERMES control unit uses two antennas simultaneously for sending and receiving to achieve transmission and reception diversity. According to the requests from the head unit, the Mercedes-Benz Internet and Application Gateway exchanges data with the World Wide Web and the service providers via the Internet and transmits the received data in the opposite direction to the head unit.

IMPORTANT Activating a manual or automatic emergency call, breakdown assistance or an MB info call can interrupt the Internet connection.

Additional function requirements: Internet access (dial-in) via the mobile phone system 

Internet access (dial-in) via the mobile phone system 

Depending on the equipment, one of the following components is used as a modem:

IMPORTANT Fees: Internet access and services are free from Mercedes-Benz. However, fees must be paid to the mobile telephone network provider in accordance with the respective mobile phone contract. Display options and the option of separating the connection via the "System" menu make cost management easier in time as well as data volume contracts.

Basic telephony

Data are exchanged with the head unit over the Bluetooth® antenna. The mobile phone sends the encrypted data to the mobile telephone network.

With code 386 (Convenience Telephony) or code 899 (Multifunction telephony) 

Data are exchanged with the head unit over the Bluetooth® antenna. The mobile phone transmits the encrypted data as follows to the mobile telephone network:

Universal smartphone cradle and mobile phone contact plate (with code 386 (Convenience Telephony)) or mobile phone cradle control unit (with code 899 (Multifunction telephony)) →

Cellular telephone system antenna amplifier/compensator →

Telephone antenna splitter →

Left telephone antenna and right telephone antenna

With code 379 (Telephone module with Bluetooth® (SAP profile) 

The data can be transmitted in two different ways from the head unit to the telephone module with Bluetooth® (SAP profile). If the telephone module is connected with Bluetooth® (SAP profile) to the multimedia connection unit, USB port 1 or USB port 2, the maximum data transfer rate can be used. Otherwise, the mobile phone and head unit communicate with each other via Bluetooth®. In this case, the data rate is much lower.

The telephone module with Bluetooth® (SAP profile) sends the data via the following route into the mobile telephone network:

Mobile phone contact plate →

Cellular telephone system antenna amplifier/compensator (up to 31.05.2016)→

Telephone antenna splitter →

Left telephone antenna and right telephone antenna

With code 380 (Car telephony package) 

The head unit transmits the data via the WiFi antenna to the telephone control unit.

The telephone control unit transmits the data as follows to the mobile telephone network:

Telephone antenna splitter →

Left telephone antenna and right telephone antenna

IMPORTANT Multiple use of the mobile phone: Multiple functions can be processed simultaneously via mobile phones suitable for Internet access, i.e. it is possible to make phone calls while connected to the Internet. However, this depends on the quality of the respective network. If the network connection is too weak, the Internet connection is merely maintained while the telephone call is being made.

Internet usage 

The Internet can be used in the vehicle in the following ways:

The services of the Mercedes-Benz Internet and Application Gateway are supplementary to the navigation system and can be used while driving. Free surfing is only possible if the vehicle is stationary. The instrument cluster transmits the vehicle speed via the interior CAN to the head unit.

To issue audio signals, the head unit actuates the speaker system directly or transmits the corresponding signals to the sound system amplifier control unit (with code 810 (Sound system)) or to the Advanced sound system amplifier control unit (with code 811 (Advanced sound system)) or to the Midline sound system amplifier control unit (AMG vehicles as of 01.06.2018 except code 810 (Sound system) and except code 811 (Advanced sound system)) via MOST. Picture content (no flash) is shown on the Audio/COMMAND display.

Use of services of the Mercedes-Benz Internet and Application Gateway (with code 360 (HERMES UMTS) or code 362 (HERMES LTE)) 

The function is activated by calling up the menu with the online services of the Mercedes-Benz Internet and Application Gateway on the Audio/COMMAND display.

The individual services and the options for the services can now be actuated in the same way using the Audio/COMMAND control panel. The method of operation and the screen displays have been adapted to the general operation of the head unit as have the design of the displays on the Audio/COMMAND display so that operation is essentially intuitive.

The Audio/COMMAND control panel transmits the control signals via telematics CAN to the head unit. The head unit generates the image data for display on the Audio/COMMAND display and sends them over the HSVL line to the Audio/COMMAND display.

In vehicles except for code 494 (USA version) and except for code 498 (Japan version), Vodafone GmbH settles the costs according to the amount of data consumed. If usage varies from month to month, cost settlement via a data contract is required. If the monthly data volume is the same, e.g. downloading of map data, a simple contract is sufficient.

The following services can be used for example via the Mercedes-Benz Internet and Application Gateway with code 357 (Map navigation) or code 531 (COMMAND APS):

Search for points of interest 

Search terms can be selected from lists or entered on the character bar on the audio/COMMAND display. Points of interest can be searched for a search term at the current location, at the navigation destination or at an arbitrary location (free entry).

IMPORTANT The area that is being searched is defined under "Options". The search results appear in the form of a list. If the list entry contains a telephone number, a telephone connection can be set up. Search results can be stored in the address book (with code 531 (COMMAND APS)) or under "Personal POIs" on the Secure Digital (SD) card in the SD card slot of the multimedia connection unit. A selected search result can be transferred to the navigation system, and in this case the head unit switches to the navigation menu.

Weather 

Weather information is displayed either as a weather data table or as a weather map.

In the basic setting the current weather data for the current location of the vehicle and forecasts for the next few hours are displayed.

However, different time periods and locations can be selected, such as information about the weather along the route or at the destination. In addition, city names or ZIP codes can be entered with the character bar on the audio/COMMAND display. The most up-to-date measurements and forecasts are always displayed.

The topicality of the data depends on the relationship between the time of the query and the time of the last measurement.

IMPORTANT Weather data is sent from the weather station nearest to the entered location. It can take a while to transfer and display the respective data, particularly if maps are being displayed or with a weak network connection.

Additional function requirements for loading points of interest or routes (with code 360 (HERMES UMTS) or code 362 (HERMES LTE)) 

IMPORTANT POIs or routes that have been sent to the vehicle via the Internet (e.g. via Google Maps) are also transmitted to the vehicle via the Service Center.

Load points of interest or routes (with code 360 (HERMES UMTS) or code 362 (HERMES LTE)) 

The Service Center transfers points of interest or routes via the mobile telephone network via the following route:

Emergency call system antenna 1 and emergency call system antenna 2 →

HERMES control unit

If circuit 15 is OFF, the HERMES control unit stores the data in an integrated buffer.

IMPORTANT Model 213 up to model year 2021 with code 357 (Map navigation) with code 494 (US version)

Model 213 up to model year 2021 with code 494 (US version) with code 531 (COMMAND APS)

A maximum of 100 POIs and 30 routes each with up to 255 route points can be stored. If the capacity of the buffer is exceeded, the oldest POIs or routes are overwritten.

IMPORTANT Model 213 up to model year 2021 with code 357 (Map navigation) except code 494 (US version)

Model 213 up to model year 2021 with code 531 (COMMAND APS) except code 494 (US version)

The capacity of the buffer is restricted to 20 routes and 50 points of interest. If more POIs and routes are sent than can be stored in the clipboard, the oldest POIs and routes are overwritten.

IMPORTANT Model 213 up to model year 2021 with code 357 (Map navigation)

Model 213 up to model year 2021 with code 531 (COMMAND APS)

Because of the limited capacity of the buffer, transmitted POIs and routes are only available for loading for a limited time period (approx. 7 days), and only a limited number of POIs and routes can be made available for loading within the same time period.

If circuit 15 is ON, The HERMES control unit transfers the points of interest or routes to the diagnostic CAN the electronic ignition lock control unit the user interface CAN → the head unit, if it is switched on.

The reception of information is displayed by the head unit by means of a pop-up window on the Audio/COMMAND display.

IMPORTANT Navigation data can be sent by the Service Center as part of an emergency call, breakdown assistance or an MB Info call.

Additional function requirements for load points of interest or routes (except code 360 (HERMES UMTS) and except code 362 (HERMES LTE)) 

Load points of interest or routes (except code 360 (HERMES UMTS) and except code 362 (HERMES LTE)) 

POIs that have been found on the Internet via Google Maps or routes that have been planned using Google Maps can be transmitted to the vehicle using the "Transmit to car" function on the Google Maps web pages.

Depending on the equipment installed, the points of interest or routes are received via the mobile telephone network via the following routes:

With CODE 379 (Telephone module with Bluetooth® (SAP profile)):

Left telephone antenna and right telephone antenna →

Telephone antenna splitter →

Cellular telephone system antenna amplifier/compensator (up to 31.05.2016)→

Mobile phone contact plate →

Telephone module with Bluetooth® (SAP) →

Bluetooth® antenna or multimedia connection unit →

Head unit

With code 899 (Multifunction telephony):

Left telephone antenna and right telephone antenna

Telephone antenna splitter →

Cellular telephone system antenna amplifier/compensator →

Mobile phone cradle control unit →

Mobile phone →

Bluetooth® antenna →

Head unit

In vehicles without special equipment, basic telephony, the head unit receives the points of interest or routes from the mobile phone over the Bluetooth® antenna.

IMPORTANT Model 213 up to model year 2021 with code 357 (Map navigation)

Model 213 up to model year 2021 with code 531 (COMMAND APS)

The capacity of the buffer is restricted to 20 routes and 50 points of interest. If more POIs and routes are sent than can be stored in the clipboard, the oldest POIs and routes are overwritten.

Because of the limited capacity of the buffer, transmitted POIs and routes are only available for loading for a limited time period (approx. 7 days), and only a limited number of POIs and routes can be made available for loading within the same time period.

If the POI or route is only needed immediately and not permanently, the navigation can be started directly via the "Navigate" menu entry without the POI or route being stored permanently.

IMPORTANT Model 213 up to model year 2021 with code 498 (Japanese version) with code 531 (COMMAND APS)

Points of interests can be loaded, but only a few routes.

Additional function requirements for free surfing 

Unrestricted surfing 

In order to connect to the Internet, either a URL must be entered in the browser or a page that is stored under "Favorites" must be selected. After opening the browser, the website last visited is loaded.

To navigate on the page, you can either move the cursor as though you were using a mouse or, on the current page, jump from one selectable object (e.g. link) to the next (the object is highlighted here).

When jumping to a text entry field, the character toolbar on the audio/COMMAND display can be used to enter text.

Surfing with the mobile browser is subject to the following technical restrictions:

IMPORTANT The Internet browser can play Flash, but cannot display any Flash videos.

Additional function requirements: in-car hotspot 

In-car hotspot 

The In-Car Hotspot function allows users in the vehicle to use the Internet wirelessly on mobile terminals; this is implemented via the head unit. The head unit as a Wireless Access Point (WAP) exchanges data with the mobile terminals via the WiFi antenna and routes the signals to the Internet.

To connect the mobile terminal, the user must search for networks (Wireless Local Area Network) on the mobile terminal and select the head unit network.

IMPORTANT Several devices can be connected simultaneously.

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