Rear Seat Entertainment System, Basic Function - GF82.60-P-9906B

Model all (CAR) 

with code 854 (Rear Seat Entertainment System Plus) 

except code 864 (Rear compartment entertainment package) 

Overview 

This document contains information on:

• Overview of system components
• Function overview
• Control possibilities

General 

Many functions can be used from the rear passenger compartment via the Rear Seat Entertainment system.

The Rear Seat Entertainment System is a system with its own control system, which however, together with the multimedia system, forms a multi-seat entertainment system. As a result, almost all multimedia system functions are also supported by the Rear Seat Entertainment System.

Not used, e.g. are the driver-specific settings and driver assistance systems, smartphone integration and Digital Owner's Manual.

Bluetooth® headphones are not part of the Rear Seat

Entertainment System equipment, but can be ordered separately.

Use of the Rear Seat Entertainment System can be switched off at the head unit (child safety lock).

Overview of system components 

The Rear Seat Entertainment System chiefly consists of the following components:

• Rear entertainment unit control unit

  (System control, player, voice control system, high speed data line to head unit)

• WiFi antennas in rear passenger compartment

  (Bluetooth® communication with headsets and WiFi streaming from the tablet PC)

• HDMI connections (HDMI Mini) in rear armrest or in the rear center console

  (Connect mobile devices)

• 2 rear displays in backrest of left and right front seats

  (Multitouch-capable touchscreen with a connection for cabled headphones or headsets and a USB port (model C))

• 2 microphones in rear on left and right

  (Voice control, hands-free)

In addition, USB ports for charging mobile devices are available in the rear passenger compartment. This enables, e.g. Bluetooth® headphones to be charged.

Function overview 

The following functions can be operated via the Rear Seat Entertainment System, e.g.:

• Media sources

  In addition to the media sources connected to the Rear Seat Entertainment System, the multimedia system's media sources can also be used. Different media can be used from each seat independently.

• Internet browser

  The Internet connection is set up via the telematics services communications module and made available by the multimedia system.

• Radio/TV

  The Rear Seat Entertainment System does not have its own radio/TV tuner, but it can access the radio and TV (depending on the equipment installed) of the multimedia system. It is not possible to receive different radio or TV stations at the same time.

• Sound

  In addition to volume and tone, it is also possible to select between audio playback via the speaker system or via headphones.

• Navigation

  The map shows the current vehicle position. The vehicle position is adopted by the head unit. The destination entry on the Rear Seat Entertainment System is forwarded to the head unit. Route guidance can be viewed on the rear displays. The map view can be selected independently on each of the displays.

• Telephony

  Telephony can be used from the rear passenger compartment. If a mobile phone is connected via the Rear Seat Entertainment System, then it is logged in to the head unit. Calls can be made in the rear passenger compartment through one of the following options:

• Rear passenger compartment hands-free system
• Complete hands-free system (front and rear)
• Headset
• Rear passenger compartment telephone receiver (on vehicles with telephony in rear passenger compartment)
• Seats:
• Seat adjustments
• Seat climate control
• Massage programs
• Rear air conditioning
• Ambiance illumination
• Revitalization

  Energizing programs, training courses and tips can be selected.

• Personalization

  The "Hey Mercedes" key set can be used to teach in the process, thereby creating a user profile for the Rear Seat Entertainment System. Several user profiles can be created for the Rear Seat Entertainment System.

• Only with reclining rear seat and rear display on passenger side:

  Adjustment of incline angle for rear display

On vehicles without reclining rear seats and with reclining rear seat on driver's side, the vehicle occupants must adjust the incline angle of the rear displays by hand.

Authentication by finger print sensor as on the head unit is not possible for the Rear Seat Entertainment System.

Control possibilities 

The following control options are available for the Rear Seat Entertainment System:

• Touchscreen function of rear displays
• Voice control through the Rear Seat Entertainment System control unit, the online voice control is also available, depending on the equipment installed
• Remote control via tablet PC (depending on equipment)
• Support of operation through gesture recognition system in rear passenger compartment (equipment dependent)

By installing a Mercedes Benz app, the user's smartphone can also be used as a remote control for the Rear Seat Entertainment System.

	Function schematics
	Rear Seat Entertainment System function schematic	Model 223, 297 with code 854 (Rear Seat Entertainment System Plus)	PE82.60-P-2503-97B
	Control units
	Rear Seat Entertainment System control unit, basic function		GF82.60-P-9892A
	Components
	Tablet cradle electric controller unit, basic function	Model all (CAR) with code 447 (MBUX Rear-Tablet) with code 854 (Rear Seat Entertainment System Plus) except code 864 (Rear compartment entertainment package)	GF54.21-P-2007A
	Rear display, basic function		GF82.60-P-2006A