Why Doesn't Mercedes CarPlay Pop Up Automatically?

[VonDawson]

There are several reasons why Mercedes CarPlay does not pop up automatically: Non-original data cable: If you are not using an original data cable, try replacing it with the original one, then click the CarPlay button on the navigation screen. Check if the phone data cable is damaged or broken, and whether there is any foreign matter attached to the metal contacts on the USB plug or phone plug or if the surface is oxidized. The car has not activated the feature: If Mercedes CarPlay does not pop up automatically, it may be because the CarPlay feature is not activated. You can activate it yourself and then check again. Once CarPlay is successfully enabled, you can lock the phone screen and use the car's knob or Siri to control CarPlay functions such as navigation, phone calls, and music playback.