Performing a software update
Requirements:
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There is an Internet connection
(/ page 310).
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For automatic updates: your vehicle has a
permanently installed communication mod‐
ule.
Multimedia system:
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System
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Software Update
Automatic update
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Switch Automatic Online Update on O.
Updates are performed.
The current status of the updates is dis‐
played.
Manual update
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Deactivate ª Automatic Online Update.
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Select an update from the list and start the
update.
Activating the software update
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Restart the system.
Function of important system updates
Important system updates may be necessary for
the security of your multimedia system's data.
Please install these updates, otherwise the
security of your multimedia system cannot be
ensured.
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If automatic software updates are activated,
the system updates will be downloaded auto‐
matically (/ page 258).
As soon as an update is available for download,
a corresponding message appears on the media
display.
You have the following selection options:
R
Download
The update will be downloaded in the back‐
ground.
R
Details
Information about the pending system
update is displayed.
R
Later
The update can be downloaded manually at a
later time (/ page 258).
If the download is completed and the update is
ready for installation, you will be informed of this
after the next ignition cycle, for example.
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Park the vehicle safely in a suitable location
before starting the installation.
Requirements for the installation:
R
The ignition is switched on.
R
The engine is not running.
R
Notes and warnings have been read and
accepted.
R
The parking brake is applied.
If all requirements are met, the update will be
installed. The multimedia system cannot be
operated while the update is being installed and
vehicle functions are restricted.
If errors should occur during the installation, the
multimedia system automatically attempts to
restore the previous version. If restoration of the
previous version is not possible, a symbol
appears on the multimedia system display.
Please consult a qualified specialist workshop to
resolve the problem.
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