How to Connect CarPlay® in Your Mercedes-Benz
There’s so much to enjoy when you bring a new Mercedes-Benz home to Henderson. From the GLC to the E-Class, every new Mercedes-Benz is standard-equipped with an outstanding list of tech features to keep you connected and entertained on drives to Enterprise.
One of the many features you’ll likely use on every trip is Apple CarPlay®, which allows you to connect your iPhone® to your vehicle’s main touchscreen display via Bluetooth®* or a USB cord. Once you’re connected, you can make phone calls and respond to messages hands-free, navigate to new destinations, stream your favorite music, and more! Learn how to connect to Apple CarPlay® with Mercedes-Benz of Henderson to get started.
How to Connect to Apple CarPlay® Wirelessly
If you’re driving a newer Mercedes-Benz in Corona, it may be equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay®. Here’s how to wirelessly connect to Apple CarPlay® using Bluetooth®®* integration:
- Open your iPhone® settings and navigate to Bluetooth®®*, make sure your phone is in discoverable mode
- On the main touchscreen display in your Mercedes-Benz, click on Phone, then select “connect device”
- If this is your first time wirelessly connecting your phone, click “connect new device”
- Select your iPhone® when the device name appears on the screen
- Your iPhone® will prompt you to accept the passcode to connect it to your vehicle’s display; click to accept it
- Next, your iPhone® will ask you to allow it to sync your contacts and favorites to your vehicle’s display; click to allow it
- On the main vehicle display, click “Accept and Start Apple CarPlay®” after reading the Data Protection Notice
- Your iPhone® is now wirelessly connected to your vehicle’s main display via Apple CarPlay®! You can access your entire phone right from the touch display.
What Can You Do with Apple CarPlay®?
Once setup is complete, you can use Apple CarPlay® for everything from making hands-free calls, to streaming music, to navigating Green Valley:
Make Phone Calls
Say the name of your contact aloud, and Apple CarPlay® will place the call for you—no hands necessary.
Dictate Text Messages
Choose a contact, dictate your message, say, “Send,” and you’re done!
Stay Entertained
Listen to your favorite tunes or stream a podcast while you cruise around Laguna Beach.
Navigation
Use Apple Maps to conveniently search for coffee shops, restaurants, theatres, and other points of interest in Orange County. Or, if you prefer Google Maps, this is also compatible with Apple CarPlay®.
Quick COMAND®® Access
To adjust your seat, in-cabin temperature, ambient lighting, etc., select the “Mercedes-Benz” icon on the Apple CarPlay® screen, or press the appropriate hard key on the dash. This will take you back to the COMAND®® system.
Start Exploring Apple CarPlay® Apps
Apple CarPlay® enables you to enjoy a more connected drive in Henderson. In addition to giving you access to your phone and messages, many of your favorite iOS apps are compatible with Apple CarPlay®. Here are some of the most popular Apple CarPlay® apps to explore:
- Apple Music and Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
- Waze
- TuneIn® Radio
- Audible
- WhatsApp
- NPR One
- iHeartRadio
- and many more!
What Phones Are Compatible?
As you may have surmised, Apple CarPlay® is only compatible with Apple iPhone® devices. So long as you’re using an iPhone® 5 or newer model, you’ll have no problem connecting your device.
Learn More About Apple CarPlay® from Mercedes-Benz of Henderson!
Have additional questions about Apple CarPlay®? Contact us or stop by our luxury showroom in Henderson and we’ll be happy to help! We can also provide more information on other popular Mercedes-Benz features, like PRESAFE®, DYNAMIC SELECT®, and more.
*Bluetooth®® is a registered mark of Bluetooth®® SIG, Inc.
