Hi Nick, great walkthrough video. 3 things I noticed that would be nice additions to this MBUX system. 1. Mercedes navigation should show 'time remaining to destination' and not just 'arrival time' in the little box while navigation is active. More convenient to know how much time is left without self calculating. Could not find a setting to activate this. 3. When the navigator speaks an instruction ' turn left etc' the Mercedes radio dosen't lower its volume automatically so you can hear the instructions clearly. This results in the radio playing at the same time as instructions are being spoken. Turning up the navigation volume dosen't help much because its like have 2 people screaming at each other (Radio and navigation)...especialy when music is playing loud 2. Full screen navigation mode with no buttons showing - would look slick on the screen
Hey Manuel, thank you! Yes that would be good but sadly I’ve not seen an option to change this with the arrival time. I’m pretty sure all Mercedes are like that. Ah I’ve already covered the audio fade-out in my Tips & Tricks series: th-cam.com/video/F6bOERe0Kk8/w-d-xo.html
charlie farleigh no worries! MBUX does know points of interest. I often use a postcode as will usually have been looking at a place prior to jumping in the car so already have it 👍🏼
Hi Nick, greetings from Canada. Though I might never ever have a chance to buy cars from you, I’d like to thank you for putting on all these informative videos.❤
Cheers Nick!! Was wondering how to plan a return route on Nav...Shame there isn just a return route option but at least i know how to do it now! Cheers Sir!
Hey patbis68, got that on my list for potential future videos! As I work a few weeks ahead, most of the videos this year I’ve planned already but I’ll defo consider it!
Good walk through cheers. I am sitting in a car park waiting for my kid and tried the navigation uisng post code as i handt thought of that but alas perhaps because of the canadian model/version, it doesnt allow me that option. I need to input an address. Well worth wathcing the video though mate, have a good weekend
Thanks Nick for the video - I was wondering if you could make a video or know how to remove the noise that comes when you put the car into neutral, it lowers the radio and annoys me everytime!
Hey Nick, here again The Netherlands. Thank you very much for these informative and clear speaking videos. I have a question concerning navigation (maybe you have already mentioned it in another video, but I cannot find it). In my "old" Mercedes M 350 I had a knob for repeating the spoken command in the navigation. In my new GLE 350 e I cannot find this knob or "How can I repeat the spoken command during navigation?" (I am a little bit older an cannot hear some words the first time (haha))
Hey Nick, thanks for the videos. There is a big flaw in MB GPS. It doesn’t tell which side of the road your destination is. So let’s say you’re going to an address which is by the road or highway. You are going 65 mph and all of a sudden it says you arrived. You don’t know if you need to turn left or right. Even the flag on the map is not showing that. I personally filed a complaint but no response so far. I think they focused so much on hedonics and missed the functionality part! I had 2012 Japanese car with a more functional GPS. I hope MB hears about this huge flaw. It’s a safety feature to my opinion.
Hey naim naim, thank you! Well believe it or not Mercedes like most manufacturers don’t produce their own maps 🤓 Mercedes actually utilise HERE WeGo maps in their latest multimedia systems which you can find on Google. I personally use postcodes which always takes you to the “area” but I don’t think I’ve tried house numbers etc before.
hi. Great video. I just got a new c class with mbux as per your video. Just noticed that if I'm in a built up area that some areas are flagged up as 20mph zones on the mbux however, there are no 20mph road signs - just 30mph. Is this a fault on the sat system ?
@@npoleary I'm waiting for a video! Thanks! If it possible, please check it on a variety of MBux versions. Personally I have an interest about w177. I lost a hope for split screen Android Auto on this car.
There’s only two, one with a landscape screen and one with a portrait styled screen. There are software updates that go out but they’re not like phone updates, manufacturers sadly don’t detail on them what they are. They’re usually just bug fixes etc. Check out the first video of 2023 when I upload, there’s a small section on software updates that I mention! 👀
Thanks I forgot about the mute buttons on the wheel!! and my favorites have to fix that.. I wish the mbux cooked for me!🤣Can you do a video on the media? and how to get in and out quick for satellite and apple car play and changing channels? I have mine in the middle of the screen, but just leave it there too many buttons to go to while driving... Thanks!!
Hey Delores, no worries! Media? On Media on Mercedes there’s usually only Bluetooth and USB. I’ve got a few videos on Apple CarPlay here if that helps! th-cam.com/play/PLyo-duQc8myqeiyld5sPamAo88-KmfgEB.html
@@npoleary Thank you. I’m interested in hearing about any real world experiences of using MBUX navigation with electric intelligence. I wonder if the charger database large enough (compared with say ABRP).
I sometimes get a white cross in a blue square right in the middle of the nav screen but find out what's for and how to clear other than stopping the engine and restarting,
Hi Nick , apologies for my silly question BUT i will have stereo on in the A45 amg etc and i can hardly hear the navigation directions it’s always very low how can i auto block stereo and have loud and clear directions and can i have directions repeated .Thanks
It depends on the year as Mercedes have made A45’s for a while but to adjust the volume of the Sat nav, just turn the volume control when it talks to you and you can turn it up to a suitable level. Same as other cars so it’s no different 👍🏼🙏 To repeat the instructions what year is the car? Depends on what multimedia system it has
What does the Satellite Map function do? Mine appears to do nothing! Also when approaching a junction my map view changes to a disgusting overhead view, is there a way of switching this off. My Mercedes Dealership has never seen this map style and couldn't help me!
Satellite Map is a satellite map (images of the planet) almost like Google Earth. Some models of Mercedes it only works when zoomed out but some of the newer ones work with it zoomed in too No sadly that’s how Mercedes Sat nav works, they’ve done that for years. If you don’t like it just use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, there’s different mapping solutions on there
Hey @Nick, I just picked up my brand new EQB 300 4matic AMG the other day, and I'm very happy with it so far, but I'm wondering if it's possible to change the image of the car in the MBUX-system? I have a red EQB with "night mode" (or whatever); black trim, black mirrors, black rails etc., but on the screen, the car pictured is light grey and of the Advanced (not AMG) variety. I think it detracts from the overall impression of attention to detail etc. that the interior otherwise shows.
It sadly isn’t available everywhere round the world so check with someone who works at Mercedes to be sure. However if you’re based in the UK, it does work here. It runs through the Mercedes account online / the app, just make sure your car is linked and verified by a dealer and the Digital Extras are switched on. That allows the car to connect to the internet and make the Hey Mercedes voice assistant a little more intelligent and do extra things like What3Words and checking weather, sports etc
Hi Nick. Absolutely great content by the way. I bought my first Mercedes in may and these videos have been my bible! Question though … in the last two weeks, every time I get in my car the sat nav automatically sets for my home. It’s really annoying. Any idea how to deactivate this? I’m in a 2021 e class coupe (MBUX) with the augmented reality sat nav. Thanks! Ashley
Thank you! Ah that’s just Commuter Route from the sounds of it Press Navigation Settings Advanced Route Look for something that says Commuter Route and toggle it off 🤓
Hello Nick, thank you very much for all your videos and walk through presentations. There is always something fascinating about Mercedes 😁 I was just thinking how safe is to put home address into cars system? Actually I always set it on my navigation, but now having slightly newer car and hearing all about thieves it makes me uncertain to put it there. I try to use all the possible ways to protect the keys and all, but things happen. Is setting PIN on MBUX is way of protection? Thanks, A
Hi Nick, thanks for all your helpful videos! I have a couple of minor issues with my satnav. I have set up both 'Home' and 'Work' on the satnav and as favourites but if I ask the Hey Mercedes voice assistant to 'navigate to Home' it doesn't recognise the command. Also, I have set up the commuter route route option but it doesn't seem to work although it does recognise my regular route to the gym as a commuter route! I am thinking it may be something to do with the favourites as if I select a favourite radio station from favourites the response is station not recognised. Any thoughts on what the issue could be?
Hey Vicky, no worries glad you enjoy them! That sounds a little odd… What model and year do you have? It varies massively round the world with different multimedia systems etc. There aren’t any settings to adjust for that part as it should just work so I’d suggest either resetting the multimedia system or probably booking into see your local Mercedes where a technician will be able to take a look for you. They’ll be able to get it sorted!
Hmmm that sounds strange, not heard of that before. Have you tried resetting the multimedia system that may help? Just be aware that if you reset the multimedia system, you will have to re-pair your phone back up with the car, but don’t worry that won’t unlink your Mercedes me account. Failing that, I would suggest speaking with your local Mercedes and they can get you booked in and get a Mercedes technician to have a look at it.
My MBUX Nav screen has started wandering, randomly zooming in and out and displaying the altitude in the top info strap line. Whist doing so it displayed a ghosted symbol consisting of cross surrounded by three circles with a tennis ball moving within them. Any ideas? When I press the centre console navigation button the screen resets to by correct location briefly, before wandering off again. Anyone else had this?
Hi Nick, just got my A class with MBUX. The two usb c ports in the cubbyhole My wife and I had two separate USB sticks because we both have different music tastes. How do I go between both of them in MBUX? I could do it in my 2016 GLA with command. Thanks
Hey Andy, ooo very nice! Ah MBUX only has one USB port that’s “live”, it intelligently connects to the first one and then provides power only to the second one for charging phones etc. So if you have multiple memory sticks, you’ll need to unplug one and plug in the second one. Hope that makes sense!
@@npoleary Hey Nick, good news I managed to sort it out. All you do is press the touch screen while in usb media mode then select folder and low and behold you can choose between both usb sticks. Cheers Andy. PS your videos are very informative and very professional.
Is that right? Wow, I genuinely didn’t know you could do that. Thanks for sharing! I’d heard that it would only connect to one stick at a time. I’ll have to check that out! 👍🏼👍🏼 PS: Thank you! 😜
I have a 2023 GLC which has the large screen. Please can you tell me how to rename a favourite destination. It only gives me the option to delete or set it as home or work. Thanks
Hi Nick, While driving out of town using Nav system, on the right side a yellow symbol of two cars (passing?) appeared on the screen along with a time suggestion (i.e. 7 min) which did not change frequently! any idea what this indicator is for? Thanks
Hey Nick, Suddenly I am facing one issue , I don’t know what I changed and it’s causing the issue . What’s not working now : When we exist highways then MBUX maximises which exit I should pick up , like , if they are 2 lanes existing then left one or right one , then one which I should pick up becomes dark blue . But suddenly it stopped showing /highlighting the appropriate lane . I don’t know how do I get it back . Please guide if you could .
Hmmm not heard of that happening before, thought that all Mercedes had they enabled all the time. Have you spoken to Mercedes? They might be able to check it out for you in person 🤓
I've got the CLA250e (2022), and I don't have the charge point icon on the left hand side of the display, is there somethig I can do to have that appear?
Hi Nick, This is my case too. I have GLA 250e and I was not able to setup same charge icon. I will follow you recomendation next day but would be a good update for PHEV too. I hope that you could transmit to Mercedes this sugestión. Thank you
Hi Have mentioned this before, but i will try again.When setting the destination why does it not offer alternative routes? on a recent experience the only route offered was ridiculous compared to google maps etc.
You can change the route settings in the system menus from what I’ve seen 🤓 Some models of Mercedes offer the “Alternate Routes” but most of the new ones will just take you the fastest with Live Traffic
@@npoleary I have a 2020 GLA and my recent experience did not offer an alternative and the one offered would have 30 mins longer than the same route on Apple car play.
I believe that you silence everything if you press mute. The trick is to press mute when she (Mercedes) is talking. I can say that she has saved me time in a few many occasions making route changes, even estimating how much time you save. Great video, as always
Hey Jim, Sat Nav’s will always vary because there are so many variables and to top it off, they obtain their data from different sources. Apple CarPlay also has lots of options, Google Maps for example have their own sources, Waze relies on community based reporting and Mercedes utilise TomTom. Sadly they all vary so it’s best to choose the one that works for you! 👍🏼
Some cars can but from factory they’ll need an option called Speed Limit Assist or Traffic Sign Assist Usually found (depending on the model) in Settings and then Assistance 👍🏼
@@npoleary Thanks...I did not see this under Settings...I would think this would be added or turned on when you purchase and download the Navigation system.
Why didn’t you mention it cost $550 to activate it. Otherwise you cannot use Navigation in your new Mercedes-Benz..? Every video I’ve watched has skipped that little detail
I’m sorry I don’t know what specs are like elsewhere. I guess you’re based in another country or something? Sat nav is standard here in the UK on all new Mercedes I’ve covered. That’s what I’ve seen when I pop into my local one. Specs vary massively round the world so chat with Mercedes directly and they can let you know what’s available where you live.
MBUX is definitely one of Mercedes’s best to date compared with COMAND etc. Although most modern cars allow you to alternatively use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. So if you don’t like one or the other, there’s usually alternatives which might work better for you and offer extra features compared with a car’s in-built one 🤓
@@npoleary Hi Nick ! Here, in Spain, most of us drivers are disappointed with the navigation route engine, prioritizing secondary roads to highways or highways, with an average of 1 hour more travel time compared to any other navigator, on routes of 600km... routes with roads closed to the public that are under construction that have never been opened. Now it seems that Mercedes has signed with Google Maps, leaving Here We Go out, but it is something that only MBUX 2.0 will benefit from :-( Also, in my case, with a 250e, I have the need to use the original navigation for engine and battery management.
Oh I see can you chat with Mercedes to see if your maps are up to date? Don’t worry for the Google part, it’s not Google Maps it’s just Google POI’s and suggestions. Here we go mapping is still used on the map
@@npoleary Yes Nick. I sent a lot of information (closed streets, coordinates, photo, bad routes) to Mercedes and Here We Go. Here We Go, answered me to all mails a lot of time, and they indicate me that the problem is a 'Route Engine' of Mercedes. Mercedes, after 9 emails they have not answered me.. only automatic reply with the case number... (really poor Customer Support in Spain). About version, yes, I have instaled V20 (last version) :-) Thank you very much for your answers.
You make MBUX look easy unfortunately Mercedes’ me has a mind of her own,You can ask some commands and she will give random answers that have no bearing on what you ask. My favourite is hi Mercedes’ navigate home and she will say navigating to sun lane Sunderland or Mill road Wimborne.Absolutely not relevant at all.
Hey Jason, best thing to do is make sure your car is linked to your Mercedes me account for the Hey Mercedes voice assistant to work correctly. Also make sure Terms of Use are ticked and all of your Mercedes me services are on otherwise voice functions will be limited. If you get in touch with your local Mercedes, they’ll be able to help if you get stuck.
I’ve got the same problem! She’s definitely not the sharpest knife in the drawer! I’m trying to use voice commands. It only works occasionally. My older MBZ wagon was much more user friendly! How can you cancel an intermediate destination and continue on? I LOVE your videos!!! Very helpful
Best thing to do on a G-Class is nudge the wheel to the left on the Navi screen and use the Intermediate destinations and info in there. One of my most recent videos covers this: th-cam.com/video/5KVNqIhArtI/w-d-xo.html
I find MBUX to be 95% totally unnecessary. It’s very annoying, time consuming and basically a bloody nuisance. I hate it and don’t like having to have another bloody PIN number to remember, and as far as talking to the car… it makes me feel like you have all lost the plot. This is my 3rd c class on the trot. I shall not be buying another.
Turning the PIN off is one of the first things I did when I bought my car. This is one of the latest MBUX generations. So if you don’t like it then it off, I made a video this year on my channel about how you can turn it off. It literally prompts you if you want it when you first set it up. It’s called access protection. For voice assistants, most modern cars have voice assistants, if you don’t like them then don’t use them 👍🏼 If you’re not thinking a Mercedes for your next car what manufacture are you thinking of?
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Hi Nick, great walkthrough video. 3 things I noticed that would be nice additions to this MBUX system.
1. Mercedes navigation should show 'time remaining to destination' and not just 'arrival time' in the little box while navigation is active. More convenient to know how much time is left without self calculating. Could not find a setting to activate this.
3. When the navigator speaks an instruction ' turn left etc' the Mercedes radio dosen't lower its volume automatically so you can hear the instructions clearly. This results in the radio playing at the same time as instructions are being spoken. Turning up the navigation volume dosen't help much because its like have 2 people screaming at each other (Radio and navigation)...especialy when music is playing loud
2. Full screen navigation mode with no buttons showing - would look slick on the screen
Hey Manuel, thank you!
Yes that would be good but sadly I’ve not seen an option to change this with the arrival time. I’m pretty sure all Mercedes are like that.
Ah I’ve already covered the audio fade-out in my Tips & Tricks series: th-cam.com/video/F6bOERe0Kk8/w-d-xo.html
You can get a map full screen in your dashboard and remove all the other gauges.
Agree with point 1 especially.
hi Nick, thx for your guides. Does MBUX nav know points of interest?
why do you choose to nav to a postcode?
can it all be done by voice?
charlie farleigh no worries! MBUX does know points of interest. I often use a postcode as will usually have been looking at a place prior to jumping in the car so already have it 👍🏼
Hi Nick, greetings from Canada. Though I might never ever have a chance to buy cars from you, I’d like to thank you for putting on all these informative videos.❤
Ah awesome! Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the videos!
If you have any suggestions for videos you’d like to see, let me know! ⬇️
Great videos as usual Nick! Your videos have been helping me understand my mercedes since I bought it.
Greetings from Sweden!
Awesome thank you! 🤓🙏
Thanks Nick. Really appreciate the Electric Intelligence items
No worries! 🤓👍🏼
As always very informative cheers bud👍🏽
Thank you! 🤓
I have found many of your videos to be magnitudes better than even Mercedes tutorials itself.
Cheers Nick!! Was wondering how to plan a return route on Nav...Shame there isn just a return route option but at least i know how to do it now! Cheers Sir!
I love your videos, your a life saver , Thankyou
Thank you! 🤓🙏
Hi Nick we met yesterday your channel is so cool 😎
Oh hey Joy! Thank you! 🙏🙏
Topic for future videos is the Mercedes Eco Coach. Easy to "play" the challenges and the charging voucher rewards are great.
Hey patbis68, got that on my list for potential future videos! As I work a few weeks ahead, most of the videos this year I’ve planned already but I’ll defo consider it!
Good walk through cheers. I am sitting in a car park waiting for my kid and tried the navigation uisng post code as i handt thought of that but alas perhaps because of the canadian model/version, it doesnt allow me that option. I need to input an address. Well worth wathcing the video though mate, have a good weekend
Ah thank you!
Yes sadly specs vary round the world! Glad you enjoy the video though!
Thanks Nick for the video - I was wondering if you could make a video or know how to remove the noise that comes when you put the car into neutral, it lowers the radio and annoys me everytime!
Hey Lewis, no worries!
It depends on the model of Mercedes you have, some will auto fade the volume of the radio down so you can hear them.
Hey Nick, here again The Netherlands. Thank you very much for these informative and clear speaking videos. I have a question concerning navigation (maybe you have already mentioned it in another video, but I cannot find it). In my "old" Mercedes M 350 I had a knob for repeating the spoken command in the navigation. In my new GLE 350 e I cannot find this knob or "How can I repeat the spoken command during navigation?" (I am a little bit older an cannot hear some words the first time (haha))
No worries! 🤓 glad you enjoy them!
Ah actually there isn’t one, but…if you mute and unmute, that will repeat the last instruction 👍🏼
Hey Nick, thanks for the videos. There is a big flaw in MB GPS. It doesn’t tell which side of the road your destination is. So let’s say you’re going to an address which is by the road or highway. You are going 65 mph and all of a sudden it says you arrived. You don’t know if you need to turn left or right. Even the flag on the map is not showing that. I personally filed a complaint but no response so far. I think they focused so much on hedonics and missed the functionality part! I had 2012 Japanese car with a more functional GPS. I hope MB hears about this huge flaw. It’s a safety feature to my opinion.
Hey naim naim, thank you!
Well believe it or not Mercedes like most manufacturers don’t produce their own maps 🤓
Mercedes actually utilise HERE WeGo maps in their latest multimedia systems which you can find on Google.
I personally use postcodes which always takes you to the “area” but I don’t think I’ve tried house numbers etc before.
hi. Great video. I just got a new c class with mbux as per your video. Just noticed that if I'm in a built up area that some areas are flagged up as 20mph zones on the mbux however, there are no 20mph road signs - just 30mph. Is this a fault on the sat system ?
I doubt it’ll be a fault, you could always report the map discrepancy, Mercedes use HereWeGo Maps: wego.here.com/
That’s where the data comes from
Maybe a video about newest Android Auto update? Does it work full screen finally?
I’ll be covering Android Auto soon! Not sure what phones the update is compatible with though! I’ll do some research 🤓
@@npoleary I'm waiting for a video! Thanks! If it possible, please check it on a variety of MBux versions. Personally I have an interest about w177. I lost a hope for split screen Android Auto on this car.
There’s only two, one with a landscape screen and one with a portrait styled screen.
There are software updates that go out but they’re not like phone updates, manufacturers sadly don’t detail on them what they are. They’re usually just bug fixes etc.
Check out the first video of 2023 when I upload, there’s a small section on software updates that I mention! 👀
Thanks I forgot about the mute buttons on the wheel!! and my favorites have to fix that.. I wish the mbux cooked for me!🤣Can you do a video on the media? and how to get in and out quick for satellite and apple car play and changing channels? I have mine in the middle of the screen, but just leave it there too many buttons to go to while driving... Thanks!!
Hey Delores, no worries!
Media? On Media on Mercedes there’s usually only Bluetooth and USB.
I’ve got a few videos on Apple CarPlay here if that helps!
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@@npoleary Thanks Nick! Will check that one out...Awesome!!
Thank you. Will NTG6 allow the driver to set desired battery state of charge levels at waypoints and the destination?
I believe Mercedes EV’s do but not their plug in hybrids 👍🏼
@@npoleary Thank you. I’m interested in hearing about any real world experiences of using MBUX navigation with electric intelligence. I wonder if the charger database large enough (compared with say ABRP).
@simonhenshall4294 aiming to do a video on this soon (toward the end of the year) so keep an eye out!
I sometimes get a white cross in a blue square right in the middle of the nav screen but find out what's for and how to clear other than stopping the engine and restarting,
Not sure I’ve seen that before
Have you got a photo? Feel free to send it to me “contact@npo-media.co.uk”
Hi Nick ,
apologies for my silly question BUT i will have stereo on in the A45 amg etc and i can hardly hear the navigation directions it’s always very low how can i auto block stereo and have loud and clear directions and can i have directions repeated .Thanks
It depends on the year as Mercedes have made A45’s for a while but to adjust the volume of the Sat nav, just turn the volume control when it talks to you and you can turn it up to a suitable level. Same as other cars so it’s no different 👍🏼🙏
To repeat the instructions what year is the car? Depends on what multimedia system it has
Hi Nick, is there a way to turn the volume of the sat nav up, she’s very quiet at the moment. Thanks
Easy to that one 🤓
Just turn the volume up when she talks to you. All cars makes and models and manufacturers are pretty much the same 👍🏼
What does the Satellite Map function do? Mine appears to do nothing!
Also when approaching a junction my map view changes to a disgusting overhead view, is there a way of switching this off. My Mercedes Dealership has never seen this map style and couldn't help me!
Satellite Map is a satellite map (images of the planet) almost like Google Earth. Some models of Mercedes it only works when zoomed out but some of the newer ones work with it zoomed in too
No sadly that’s how Mercedes Sat nav works, they’ve done that for years. If you don’t like it just use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, there’s different mapping solutions on there
Hey @Nick, I just picked up my brand new EQB 300 4matic AMG the other day, and I'm very happy with it so far, but I'm wondering if it's possible to change the image of the car in the MBUX-system? I have a red EQB with "night mode" (or whatever); black trim, black mirrors, black rails etc., but on the screen, the car pictured is light grey and of the Advanced (not AMG) variety. I think it detracts from the overall impression of attention to detail etc. that the interior otherwise shows.
Hey JohnDoeSchmoe, no sadly not that I’ve seen, it’s preset from the factory. That would be quite cool though!
@@npoleary Thanks - please pass it on to them though, if you have contacts in Mercedes. ;) It could become a downloadable feature perhaps. :)
Hi Nick. I'm trying to get to the bottom of wether there is SatNav on a 2023 Autosleeper Burford (Mercedes Chassis) - do you know?
Really sorry I wouldn’t know
My local Mercedes and Mercedes press office only have passenger cars so I’ve never seen one
I have tried to use what 3 words on my 2023 AMG CLA 45s++ sat nav just can get it to work, is there something in the settings I need to do
It sadly isn’t available everywhere round the world so check with someone who works at Mercedes to be sure. However if you’re based in the UK, it does work here.
It runs through the Mercedes account online / the app, just make sure your car is linked and verified by a dealer and the Digital Extras are switched on. That allows the car to connect to the internet and make the Hey Mercedes voice assistant a little more intelligent and do extra things like What3Words and checking weather, sports etc
Hi Nick. Absolutely great content by the way. I bought my first Mercedes in may and these videos have been my bible!
Question though … in the last two weeks, every time I get in my car the sat nav automatically sets for my home. It’s really annoying. Any idea how to deactivate this? I’m in a 2021 e class coupe (MBUX) with the augmented reality sat nav.
Thanks!
Ashley
Thank you! Ah that’s just Commuter Route from the sounds of it
Press Navigation
Settings
Advanced
Route
Look for something that says Commuter Route and toggle it off 🤓
Hello Nick, thank you very much for all your videos and walk through presentations. There is always something fascinating about Mercedes 😁
I was just thinking how safe is to put home address into cars system? Actually I always set it on my navigation, but now having slightly newer car and hearing all about thieves it makes me uncertain to put it there. I try to use all the possible ways to protect the keys and all, but things happen.
Is setting PIN on MBUX is way of protection?
Thanks, A
No worries!
It depends on your model, what Mercedes do you have what year? 🤓
@@npoleary thank you for your reply ☺️ My car is GLC 300d AMG Line Premium Plus, April 2021 🤩🚙
Ah the pin for this one I believe just stops the car from being reset and also relates to importing and exporting settings on the car 🤓
Hi Nick, thanks for all your helpful videos! I have a couple of minor issues with my satnav. I have set up both 'Home' and 'Work' on the satnav and as favourites but if I ask the Hey Mercedes voice assistant to 'navigate to Home' it doesn't recognise the command. Also, I have set up the commuter route route option but it doesn't seem to work although it does recognise my regular route to the gym as a commuter route! I am thinking it may be something to do with the favourites as if I select a favourite radio station from favourites the response is station not recognised. Any thoughts on what the issue could be?
Hey Vicky, no worries glad you enjoy them!
That sounds a little odd…
What model and year do you have? It varies massively round the world with different multimedia systems etc.
There aren’t any settings to adjust for that part as it should just work so I’d suggest either resetting the multimedia system or probably booking into see your local Mercedes where a technician will be able to take a look for you. They’ll be able to get it sorted!
Hi Nick, I have a 2021 A Class Exclusive Edition if that helps?
Hmmm that sounds strange, not heard of that before.
Have you tried resetting the multimedia system that may help?
Just be aware that if you reset the multimedia system, you will have to re-pair your phone back up with the car, but don’t worry that won’t unlink your Mercedes me account.
Failing that, I would suggest speaking with your local Mercedes and they can get you booked in and get a Mercedes technician to have a look at it.
My MBUX Nav screen has started wandering, randomly zooming in and out and displaying the altitude in the top info strap line. Whist doing so it displayed a ghosted symbol consisting of cross surrounded by three circles with a tennis ball moving within them. Any ideas? When I press the centre console navigation button the screen resets to by correct location briefly, before wandering off again. Anyone else had this?
That doesn’t sound right
I’d defo suggest getting in contact with Mercedes, they have technicians who will be able to take a look.
Hi Nick, just got my A class with MBUX. The two usb c ports in the cubbyhole My wife and I had two separate USB sticks because we both have different music tastes. How do I go between both of them in MBUX? I could do it in my 2016 GLA with command. Thanks
Hey Andy, ooo very nice!
Ah MBUX only has one USB port that’s “live”, it intelligently connects to the first one and then provides power only to the second one for charging phones etc.
So if you have multiple memory sticks, you’ll need to unplug one and plug in the second one.
Hope that makes sense!
@@npoleary Hey Nick, good news I managed to sort it out. All you do is press the touch screen while in usb media mode then select folder and low and behold you can choose between both usb sticks. Cheers Andy. PS your videos are very informative and very professional.
Is that right? Wow, I genuinely didn’t know you could do that. Thanks for sharing!
I’d heard that it would only connect to one stick at a time. I’ll have to check that out! 👍🏼👍🏼
PS: Thank you! 😜
I have a 2023 GLC which has the large screen. Please can you tell me how to rename a favourite destination. It only gives me the option to delete or set it as home or work. Thanks
Once you’ve saved it as a favourite
Head to the favourites menu (by the star on the steering wheel or on the Home Screen) and you can rename in there
@@npoleary thanks Nick. When I go in to the favourites menu, what do I then select?
Hold your finger on the favourite to rename 🤓
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Hi Nick, While driving out of town using Nav system, on the right side a yellow symbol of two cars (passing?) appeared on the screen along with a time suggestion (i.e. 7 min) which did not change frequently! any idea what this indicator is for? Thanks
Ah that’s Live Traffic 🤓
Shows you how much of a delay there is 👍🏼
@@npoleary Thanks!
Hey Nick, Suddenly I am facing one issue , I don’t know what I changed and it’s causing the issue .
What’s not working now :
When we exist highways then MBUX maximises which exit I should pick up , like , if they are 2 lanes existing then left one or right one , then one which I should pick up becomes dark blue . But suddenly it stopped showing /highlighting the appropriate lane .
I don’t know how do I get it back . Please guide if you could .
My model :E Class Station Wagon 2022 .
Hmmm not heard of that happening before, thought that all Mercedes had they enabled all the time.
Have you spoken to Mercedes? They might be able to check it out for you in person 🤓
I've got the CLA250e (2022), and I don't have the charge point icon on the left hand side of the display, is there somethig I can do to have that appear?
Hey Patrick, ah that icon is just for EV’s, but press “Where to?” And you’ll see charging stations in there
Hi Nick,
This is my case too. I have GLA 250e and I was not able to setup same charge icon.
I will follow you recomendation next day but would be a good update for PHEV too.
I hope that you could transmit to Mercedes this sugestión.
Thank you
@@miguelangelolleta6679 i have an A250e, same... but at least there are specific options on the Mercedes Me app
Hi Have mentioned this before, but i will try again.When setting the destination why does it not offer alternative routes? on a recent experience the only route offered was ridiculous compared to google maps etc.
You can change the route settings in the system menus from what I’ve seen 🤓
Some models of Mercedes offer the “Alternate Routes” but most of the new ones will just take you the fastest with Live Traffic
@@npoleary I have a 2020 GLA and my recent experience did not offer an alternative and the one offered would have 30 mins longer than the same route on Apple car play.
I believe that you silence everything if you press mute. The trick is to press mute when she (Mercedes) is talking.
I can say that she has saved me time in a few many occasions making route changes, even estimating how much time you save.
Great video, as always
Hey Jim, Sat Nav’s will always vary because there are so many variables and to top it off, they obtain their data from different sources.
Apple CarPlay also has lots of options, Google Maps for example have their own sources, Waze relies on community based reporting and Mercedes utilise TomTom.
Sadly they all vary so it’s best to choose the one that works for you! 👍🏼
@@npoleary Perhaps you should mention that in your videos instead of making it look so simple.
Can you turn on a switch to display the speed limit?
Some cars can but from factory they’ll need an option called
Speed Limit Assist
or
Traffic Sign Assist
Usually found (depending on the model) in Settings and then Assistance 👍🏼
@@npoleary Thanks...I did not see this under Settings...I would think this would be added or turned on when you purchase and download the Navigation system.
I thought you posted something about the parking sensors just now
I clicked it and the video disappeared
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@@npoleary thank you very much Sir !
Why didn’t you mention it cost $550 to activate it. Otherwise you cannot use Navigation in your new Mercedes-Benz..? Every video I’ve watched has skipped that little detail
I’m sorry I don’t know what specs are like elsewhere. I guess you’re based in another country or something? Sat nav is standard here in the UK on all new Mercedes I’ve covered. That’s what I’ve seen when I pop into my local one.
Specs vary massively round the world so chat with Mercedes directly and they can let you know what’s available where you live.
The worst navigation I have ever had 😞
MBUX is definitely one of Mercedes’s best to date compared with COMAND etc.
Although most modern cars allow you to alternatively use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. So if you don’t like one or the other, there’s usually alternatives which might work better for you and offer extra features compared with a car’s in-built one 🤓
@@npoleary Hi Nick ! Here, in Spain, most of us drivers are disappointed with the navigation route engine, prioritizing secondary roads to highways or highways, with an average of 1 hour more travel time compared to any other navigator, on routes of 600km... routes with roads closed to the public that are under construction that have never been opened.
Now it seems that Mercedes has signed with Google Maps, leaving Here We Go out, but it is something that only MBUX 2.0 will benefit from :-(
Also, in my case, with a 250e, I have the need to use the original navigation for engine and battery management.
Oh I see can you chat with Mercedes to see if your maps are up to date? Don’t worry for the Google part, it’s not Google Maps it’s just Google POI’s and suggestions. Here we go mapping is still used on the map
@@npoleary Yes Nick. I sent a lot of information (closed streets, coordinates, photo, bad routes) to Mercedes and Here We Go.
Here We Go, answered me to all mails a lot of time, and they indicate me that the problem is a 'Route Engine' of Mercedes.
Mercedes, after 9 emails they have not answered me.. only automatic reply with the case number... (really poor Customer Support in Spain).
About version, yes, I have instaled V20 (last version) :-)
Thank you very much for your answers.
Why do the Brits call GPS “SatNav”? 😆😂🤣
Not sure 😅
You make MBUX look easy unfortunately Mercedes’ me has a mind of her own,You can ask some commands and she will give random answers that have no bearing on what you ask.
My favourite is hi Mercedes’ navigate home and she will say navigating to sun lane Sunderland or Mill road Wimborne.Absolutely not relevant at all.
Hey Jason, best thing to do is make sure your car is linked to your Mercedes me account for the Hey Mercedes voice assistant to work correctly.
Also make sure Terms of Use are ticked and all of your Mercedes me services are on otherwise voice functions will be limited.
If you get in touch with your local Mercedes, they’ll be able to help if you get stuck.
I’ve got the same problem! She’s definitely not the sharpest knife in the drawer! I’m trying to use voice commands. It only works occasionally. My older MBZ wagon was much more user friendly! How can you cancel an intermediate destination and continue on? I LOVE your videos!!! Very helpful
Hey Dafri, which model of Mercedes do you have and what year? 🤓
450 wagon 2022 and she’s linked to Mercedes me
Best thing to do on a G-Class is nudge the wheel to the left on the Navi screen and use the Intermediate destinations and info in there. One of my most recent videos covers this: th-cam.com/video/5KVNqIhArtI/w-d-xo.html
I find MBUX to be 95% totally unnecessary. It’s very annoying, time consuming and basically a bloody nuisance. I hate it and don’t like having to have another bloody PIN number to remember, and as far as talking to the car… it makes me feel like you have all lost the plot. This is my 3rd c class on the trot. I shall not be buying another.
Turning the PIN off is one of the first things I did when I bought my car. This is one of the latest MBUX generations. So if you don’t like it then it off, I made a video this year on my channel about how you can turn it off. It literally prompts you if you want it when you first set it up. It’s called access protection.
For voice assistants, most modern cars have voice assistants, if you don’t like them then don’t use them 👍🏼
If you’re not thinking a Mercedes for your next car what manufacture are you thinking of?