After hearing the audible alert, you can begin asking Siri for assistance.įor best results when using Siri, speak clearly and reduce background noise by closing the windows and moonroof. If the Listen for “Hey Siri” function is enabled in your iPhone device under Siri & Search settings, you can also just simply say: “Hey Siri”. You can also access Siri by holding down the home button located at the bottom left corner in the CarPlay app. Holding voice command button on Mercedes-Benz starts Siri virtual assistant when CarPlay is active To access Siri, press and hold the talk button on the steering wheel of your E350 until you hear Siri tone. You can even ask Siri for current weather conditions, stock prices or upcoming events on your calendar. The virtual assistant allows you to place phone calls, listen to and send text messages, play music on your iPhone, get directions and use other functions of your iPhone hands-free. Siri is Apple’s voice recognition feature that helps you to concentrate on the road while driving your E350 as you can control the functions of the iPhone with voice commands. Only 2017 and later model year Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles are compatible with CarPlay. You’ve an older model of E-Class that does not support Apple CarPlay.Reset the E350’s infotainment system to its factory settings.
A software glitch is responsible for the CarPlay problem.The connected USB port on your E350 does not support CarPlay.Try a different cable, preferably original Apple cable. The Lightning-to-USB cable you’re using is defective.CarPlay is disabled in your iPhone, go to ‘Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps’ and enable both CarPlay and Siri.If Apple CarPlay does not start on your E350 when you plug in the USB cable and there is no CarPlay icon in the list of apps in the infotainment system, it can be due to a number of reasons: CarPlay not working on Mercedes-Benz E350
If you’re unsure which USB port supports CarPlay on your particular E350 variant, then consult your vehicle’s owners manual – or you can try plugging in the cable, one by one, in all the USB ports in dashboard and center console. And you can open Apple CarPlay again by selecting its button on home screen. You can go back to default infotainment system display on E350 by selecting Mercedes icon in CarPlay.