Mercedes Dealer News

Mercedes Benz offers Blind Spot Assist

Blind Spot Assist is now available as an option in the S Class and CL Class Mercedes

Mercedes-Benz employs six short-range radar sensors for the new assistance system, which can be found in the front and rear bumpers. The sensors monitor the zone to the side and rear of the car on both the left and the right. In so doing, they cover the area known as the "blind spot" which drivers are unable to see in the exterior mirrors.

If the system detects another vehicle in the danger zone, a red warning symbol appears in the exterior mirror glass. This symbol informs the driver that it may be dangerous to change lanes. Should the driver ignore this warning and switch on the indicators, the red symbol in the mirror will start to flash and an audible warning will also sound.

Blind Spot Assist is offered for the S and CL-Class in conjunction with other radar-based assistance systems, such as DISTRONIC PLUS proximity control, Brake Assist PLUS, the PRE-SAFE® brake and Parking Guidance.

Mercedes-Benz adds Google and Yahoo maps functionality to Tele Aid and Navigation

Mercedes-Benz adds Google maps and Yahoo maps functionality to its Tele Aid System and Navigation starting September 5th.

Mercedes-Benz is pleased to announce Mercedes-Benz Search & Send, a new and exciting feature of Tele Aid. Mercedes-Benz Search & Send is a convenient way to plan destinations ahead of time. Using popular and familiar Google MapsTM and Yahoo! Local Maps® from the comfort of your home or office computer, you can search for a destination online, and send it right to your car.

Once you are in your vehicle, simply push the i-button and your destination will be downloaded directly to the vehicle’s navigation system via your Tele Aid service. You will be prompted to either start route guidance immediately, or save the information for later use in your navigation memory. Instead of spending time inputting data into your navigation system, your destinations can now be downloaded with the simple push of a button!

Time is valuable and having options is important. Search & Send gives you the flexibility to plan trips when and where you want. You can have colleagues or family send a destination to your Mercedes-Benz vehicle while on the road. Mercedes-Benz Search & Send naturally expands the convenience of the Internet directly into your vehicle. And, like so many other ground-breaking automotive innovations, Mercedes-Benz is the first automotive manufacturer to offer this functionality in the United States on select vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz Search & Send is available starting with MY07 S-Class, CL-Class, and all new MY08 C-Class. Vehicle must be equipped with the Tele Aid System with an active subscription and Navigation. This feature will launch on September 5th. Look for it on Google MapsTM and Yahoo Local Maps®, search for a destination, and click the “send to car” button.

For more information visit www.mbusa.com/searchandsend