CARS.COM — An area we looked forward to testing over the long haul on our 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 long-term tester was the all-new multimedia system, which for 2015 got a thorough modernization and a newly optional 8.4-inch screen perched on top of the center console. The big, optional screen is included in a $2,690 Multimedia Package and is part of Mercedes’ Comand — short for Cockpit Management and Data — system made up of navigation, CD/DVD drive, the physical buttons, rotary controller, all-new touchpad and USB media ports.
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Halfway through our yearlong test, five aspects of the Comand system stand out in Cars.com’s long-term 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 test car.
High-Quality Display
Perhaps what’s most stunning about the Comand system is the graphic quality and interface that fill the main semifloating 8.4-inch screen with the kind of high-resolution imagery you’d expect to find in a top-tier tablet. Whether you’re customizing things like ambient lighting, scrolling through a music library or tweaking the multiple drive settings, you’re treated with a high-quality (960 x 540 pixels) display showing off sleek and modern graphics.
Dig into the vehicle settings menu and a highly detailed graphic of the C-Class shows cutaways of the powertrain while the car flips around to a model with an open door and view of the inside when adjusting entry and exit settings. The screen is big enough to handle any amount of information cleanly, and the text is always easily read.
The interface may look great, but it doesn’t make up for other issues, according to Senior Editor Mike Hanley.
“Graphics quality and resolution has improved with this generation of the available Comand navigation system, but usability has declined because of one seemingly small change that’s not: Before, all of the Comand menus at the top and bottom of the screen stayed on the screen. Now, when you’ve performed an action like selecting a radio station, those menus disappear,” he said.
“It’s very annoying, and visually locating what menu you need takes more attention than it otherwise would if it was just there all the time.”
Mercedes Benz Navigation Dvd Middle East Side
Rotary Controller
The main access points to control all functions of the C300’s multimedia system are a large rotary dial and new touchpad located just ahead of the center armrest. The rotary controller performs many of the same functions as the touchpad and is the primary way most of our staff interacts with Comand even though the touchpad is flashier and has more tricks. Making the controller easy to use is its close proximity to the driver plus a separate volume wheel and a much-appreciated back button also in close proximity.
Cars.com Road Test Editor Joe Bruzek primarily uses the rotary controller. “The rotary controller is my go-to because of its hefty, weighted feel and consistent performance,” he said. “The touchpad sometimes requires an extra swipe before the intended function is recognized.”
Touchpad
The new kid on the block is the touchpad that hovers over the controller like something straight out of the captain’s chair of the Star Trek Enterprise. The touchpad — while aesthetically pleasing — hasn’t caught on with our driving staff, but it does have a few tricks that separate it from the main rotary control knob. While using navigation, a press of the touchpad brings up the nav viewing function. You can slide the cursor around to any destination using the touchpad, then pinch and zoom in and out of a destination like with a smartphone. It’s handier than using the dial for the same function.
The pad also can be used to write destinations into the navigation system.
“The written entry works extraordinarily well and faster than I could scroll and click letters using the rotary controller for the same address,” Bruzek said.
When adjusting stereo settings like bass, treble and midrange, you can use a turning motion with your fingertips to crank the stereo setting up and down. The touchpad often gets in the way of using the controller; a brush of the arm can trigger an unwanted command. The touchpad also has buttons for favorites, quick access to audio and phone as well as a back button.
“I only use the touchpad when listening to music,” said Managing Editor David Thomas. “I leave the beautiful map on the screen and then swipe through my tunes with the touchpad. That’s all I use it for, but I use it a lot.”
Overall, however, the touchpad is mostly redundant and its placement creates some issues.
“My biggest beef is with the placement of the touchpad. Too often, when I want to use the dial controller, I also manage to hit the touchscreen, which brings up menus I don’t want,” said Senior Editor William Jackson.
Integration With iPhones/iPods
Our C-Class came with an Apple Lightning connector for the latest-model iPhones that has worked flawlessly, so far, with the majority of our staff’s iPhones. The high-quality display showcases what it can do when searching through artists and albums, and a carousel of artwork pops up from Gracenote. Big music libraries are easily navigable with the quick-scrolling rotary controller and search-by-letter navigation for long song or artist lists. Plus, the Burmester premium sound system in the Premium Package ($2,120) pumps out good tunes.
The Lightning connector is a nice addition, but the bulky L-shaped connector doesn’t fit with all phone cases. Thicker cases have to be removed to use the factory cable, though a standard iPhone cable still works when plugged into either of the two USB ports.
Hanley noted that Comand offers a unique compatibility when paired over Bluetooth instead of a USB connector; that’s something that not all multimedia systems support.
“I paired my iPhone to the car over Bluetooth and was pleased to see that the screen showed track information and gave you control of song playback through the Comand interface. Not all systems do,” he said.
Mercedes-Benz’ mbrace Phone App
The mbrace app may not be a direct part of Comand, but its functionality can access some systems like navigation. Available for Apple iOS and Android devices, the Mercedes-Benz mbrace app is a slick way to keep tabs on your car with a vehicle locator as well as offers a Curfew Minder that allows you to set a time limit and receive an alert if the car is operated after curfew. Got trust issues? Or a teenager? More useful, however, is the ability to send a destination to the navigation system right from your phone.
A few staffers, including Assistant Managing Editor Jennifer Geiger, struggled with the navigation system’s traditional destination entry.
“It was very difficult to input my destination; I tried using both the touchpad and the dial controller,” she said. “The menu structure is complicated, and I found that nothing is set up in an intuitive way.”
The app would have been a great shortcut for Geiger since all you have to do is enter the address in the app, send it to the car and when you fire up the C-Class a message appears on the Comand display asking if you want to navigate to that destination.
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The AVATAR sequels may inspire the 2021 S-Class running MBUX 7,
with the new C and GLC to follow.
The updated E-Class and CLS come with MBUX 6 FreshUp 3
with touch control buttons.
The 2018 A-Class introduces 'Hey Mercedes' MBUX.
The 2019 CLA and GLE, GLS follow with optional interior assist.
Mercedes Benz Navigation Dvd Update
COMAND NTG 5.5 arrives in the 2017 E-Class
with optional second-generation Burmester® 3D surround.
COMAND NTG 5 debuts in the model year 2014 S-Class
The New Telematics Generation 5 COMAND starts with the new 222 S-Class,with other models to follow.
COMAND Online NTG 4.5 kicks off in model year 2012
The new SLK, C and M-Class come with the new telematics generation COMAND Online NTG 4.5, which will also gradually be introduced in othermodel series. New features include 3-D displays and an USB interface now located in the center armrest.
Paris 2010: Mercedes-Benz showed its iPad integration
September 2010
smart drive kit for the iPhone released
August 2010
The Touchpad explained: vid 1, vid 2
February 2010
New Telematics Generation NTG 3.5 debuts
For model year 2010 the new telematics generation COMAND NTG 3.5 replaces the earlier NTG 3 in the S-Class and CL, with integrated Bluetooth, SPLITVIEW and Sirius instead of RDS based real time traffic in North America.
2009
myCOMAND debuts in LA on the Concept Fascination.
November 2008
New Telematics Generation NTG 2.5 debuts
For model year 2009 COMAND NTG 2.5 will replace earlier COMAND NTG 1 and NTG 2 in a number of models, for example in the M-Class, R-Class and GL starting this fall. New features include integrated Bluetooth and optional whole word Linguatronic speech recognition. Few use navigation frequently.
This system is available in these Mercedes-Benz models:
2009-2010 CLS-Class, 2009 E-Class,
2009-2012 G-Class, 2009-2012 Gelände Limousine GL, 2009-2011 M-Class,
2009-2012 Sports Tourer R-Class, 2009-2012 SL-Class and 2009-2011 SLK-Class.
Mercedes-Benz-Mobile.com
April 2008
Mercupgrades.com: IPOD Retrofit in A, B, C, CLK, ML, GL, R Class
Richard installed an iPod into a new ML (UK), with the usual precise instructions and pictures.
Mercupgrades.com: CD Changer Retrofit in ML, GL and R-Class
Richard installed a CD changer in a new ML (UK), with precise instructions and pictures.
September 2007
New Telematics Generation NTG 4 COMAND NAV premiers.
New Telematics Generation 4 (NTG4) COMAND debuts in the new C-Class, and GLK,with pop-up navigation screen and Linguatronic speech recognition. NTG 4 is based on NTG 3.
May 2007
NAVTEQ launches Map Reporter to facilitate user input
It's a new tool to report map discrepancies by pinpointing theexact location of the concern for possible updating of the map database.In the USA they provide map data for Mercedes ML, GL, R, C, CLK among others.
Navteq Map Reporter
Google maps for mobile with live traffic released SIRI say 'Hello' to the E-Class |
Mercedes introduces StreetPilot II navigation retrofit In 2011 the Becker® MAP PILOT launches. It's a lower cost NAV for the Audio 20 CD radio and integrates with the central controls and the Audio 20 display, and is concealed in the glove compartment.click |
Model Year 2006 M-Class and R-Class Rear Headrest Monitors |
New M-Class, R-Class, GL-Class with infrared reflecting windshield |
2007 S-Class COMAND with clickwheel |
Mercedes AAS Switch (automatic audio selector) for ML, R and GL
(Power harness that directly replaces the ipod power harness)
B6-782-4228 MSRP $70.00 Available soon..........
Vehicles with RSES 'RSES and iPod'
Vehicles w/o RSES 'iPod and Aux jack'
Only works together with iPod kit.
samhmbz, 2006
Volkswagen of America is working with Google and nVidia
on a prototype with more real looking three dimensional navigation. It's based on google earth with Keyhole technology and an nVidia graphics chip. The VW electronics research lab is in Palo Alto, California.
2006
Some Mercedes M-Class and R-Class installation bulletins
DVD Navigation Processor Installation: T-I-82.85/441C
Ipod Kit Installation: T-I-82.60/438
Model 163 Optional Navigation System or Single CD Installation: T-SI-82.85/147
Rear Seat Entertainment System Installation M-Class: T-I-82.60/440A
2004-2005 M-Class Satellite Radio Installation: T-I-82.60/350
Before buying the Sirius kit make sure the ML has the wiring installed not just the SAT button.
2006
M-Class MCS plug and play video
An RGB adapter can be plugged into the MCS plug for the NAV module. ModelMLNONAV supports SECAM, NTSC, PAL, RGBs, RGsB, SYNC, inverted sync and has two video inputs, one for a DVD player or TV-tuner, and a second one for a backup camera. It switches automatically to backup camera when the car is put in reverse and comes with a 1 year 'no questions asked' warranty. For MLs with navigation system model MLRGB adds a NAV/Video switch to the above for which it needs to be shipped to the installer in New York.
TVandNAV2GO
NAV-TV
Mercedes-Benz M-Class iPod integration Starting with model year 2006 M-Class, R-Class and GL-Class: Some suggestions for earlier model years: Hard-wired AUX-IN like in W203 C-Class radios In model year 1998 to 2000 MLs the iPod aux audio can be wired to the non-fiberoptic MCS COMAND. The iPod nano is powered by a VARTA PoLiFlex® battery. |
Mercedes AUX IN audio to D2B fiberoptic
became available for all models with D2B fiber ring, like 2001+M-Classes and many other MBs from 99 to 04. This allows external audioinput for the Audio 10 CD, Audio 30 APS and others without a factoryAUX input.
Soundgate AUXMB1 converter info
Audio 10 CD info by Hans Hehl
harman/kardon Becker TrafficPro 4773 on special in North America
The 4773 was reduced and is now sold out, but Becker supportstill has a few units left, if interested. It's a great NAV for a great price. It's an easy to use NAV, AM/FM tuner with RDS and in-dash CD-player, all in a compact single slot format and used to be $1500 or more. 2 CDs cover the USA, split along the Mississippi. Supported languages are: English US, English GB, Espanol, Francais, Italiano and Deutsch. It also integrates a phone (mute) and iPod (aux) or changer and comes with the 'Becker sound'.The Mercedes Audio 30 APS is similar but the map CDs are not compatible.The US 2.0 software updates the radio and navigation system softwareslightly but unfortunately deletes Italian and German. The update is thus not recommended.
Map CD version US 1.0 two CD set split West/East covering the USA (2001)
Map CD version US 2.0 two CD set split West/East covering the USA (2004)
TrafficPro support
Mercedes M-Class NAV DVDs North America (COMAND MCS 1 model year 03-05) Mercedes M-Class NAV DVDs North America (COMAND MCS/NTG 2 model year 06-08) Mercedes M-Class NAV DVDs North America (COMAND MCS/NTG 2.5 model year 09-11) Mercedes C-Class NAV DVDs North America (COMAND NTG 4 model year 08-11) Mercedes E-Class NAV DVD North America (COMAND NTG 1 model year 04-08) Mercedes S-Class NAV DVD North America (COMAND NTG 2 model year 04-08) Mercedes S-Class NAV DVD North America (Harman Becker COMAND NTG 3 model year 07-09) Mercedes M-Class NAV CDs North America (Alpine MCS 1 model year 2000-2002) Mercedes E, SL, SLK, Maybach, S, CL, CLS NAV DVD Europe (COMAND NTG 1 MY 04+) Mercedes M-Class NAV DVD EUROPE (COMAND NTG 2 model year 06+) Mercedes S CL C CLK E G NAV CDs North America (COMAND 2.0/2.5 model year 2000-2005) |
Radio Data Service (RDS) expands in San Francisco Bay Area
17 FM stations transmit RDS signals now compared to only 6 a year ago. Most send the station id (PS) and the type of music flag (PTY). The following stations also send scrolling song titles via RadioTEXT (RT): KFOG (world class rock), KKSF (smooth jazz), KSJO (rock), KISS-FM, STAR 101, KMEL, THE BONE (That rocks!) and 94.9FM.
2004
Stoic conservative NAVTEQ and Tele Atlas Collaborate to Develop Standard Traffic Codes for Digital Maps of the United States |
Mercedes offers MixedTape MPs to download
2004
Mercedes DVD COMAND APS can now play MP3 CDs
using a firmware upgrade which just became available for the E-class COMAND DVD (version 3.0). MY04 S- and CL-class DVD COMANDs supplied by Siemens can already play MP3s, just try it.
The Magellan RoadMate 760
is a versatile 'Turn it on and Go' nav system covering North America and Europe with data stored on a 20 GB harddisk.
The F500 Mind introduced a touchpad at the Tokyo Motor show 2003.
Upgrading 98/99 M-Class to factory CD/DVD Navigation (North America)
A GPS cellphone combo antenna can be installed on the rear roof,in 98/99/00 M-Classes, and the vehicle speed signal VSS needs tobe tapped from the CAN-bus in 98/99 M-Class for this installation.This MBUSA bulletin gives some hints.
2003
MCS 1 (CD NAV, CC, 00-02 ML North America) |
Classical KDFC 102.1 premiered HD Radio in the bay area, onthe air since May 1, 2003.
Sounds super on DigiCeiver.
KFOG first bay area station with PS, PTY and TP traffic on the air.
THE_BONE, KCBS, KPFA and KKSF have PS and PTY and KALX-FM broadcasts PS. Call 511 for current traffic.
'Dual display' and '3D junction view' and 'intersection zoom'
were just introduced in Germany and the UK with a software upgrade for the Alpine DVD NAV. Would be cool to have on M-Class DVD NAVIs,also made by Alpine. And not to forget an M-Class owners' manual on DVDlike for the new E.
Mercedes Universal Handy Interface
Cellphone prewiring with a standard connector is listed now in some price lists for the CLK coupe and cabrio, G and M. Phones plug with an adapter into the center armrest.
Wireless4MB.com
2003
MBUSA Introduces Fully Integrated SIRIUS Satellite Radios
Will it carry TMC?
2003
Mercedes DVD NAVs in Japan
These S, E, CLK COMANDs in Japan integrate DVD navigation for VICS (the Japanese version of the TMC service used for dynamic traffic routing), audio with cassette and in dash CD, and TV in the LCD display.They were developed with Siemens VDO (S-Class headunit) and harman Becker(E-Class headunit) and the DVD NAVs for both with harman Becker. DVD NAVs were introduced in Japan as early as 1998.
Blaupunkt TravelPilots
are radios and navs in a compact form for easy installs in singleDIN slots. The Fräulein who lives in there talks and sounds the same as in the COMAND APS since TravelPilots use the technology of the S-Class COMAND 2.5 just not with the larger screen. Folks who navigate a lot tend to just follow the voice andonly occasionally glance at the approach bar at closelyspaced turn-offs. The RNS 150 announces directions in english, deutsch, español, français, italiano and nederlands, just likethe COMAND. The dead reckoning performance and self correcting learningalgorithm is quite good, but overall route guidance is lacking.
2003
MP3s in a Mercedes: Ken Yee's Digisette review
2003
Real Time traffic info North America
is available in 65 metro areas. map. All 2001+ Benzes receive real time reports on their MCS or COMAND screens via Tele Aid Traffic: start here. But this cellular phone based data service is not popular and will be discontinued.
M-Class AM/FM antenna, 98/99 radio and Bose
The M-Class antennas are integrated into the rear glass describedhere, page 1and here, page 2. The M-Class Bose sound system amplifier is part 163 820 0189 or 163 820 1889 and mounted on the firewall.
The 98/99 M-Class Radio uses the standard DIN-ISO connector. Phone MUTE turns the radio off during calls and displays 'PHONE' on the LCD. These frequencies are supported:
FM: 87.9 to 107.9 MHz
AM: 530 to 1710 kHz
WB: 162.40 to 162.55 MHz (Weatherband Channel 1 through 7)
Bose AudioPilot® sound system with 8 speakers and Acoustimass® subwoofer
Bose 6 channel amplifier on firewall above pedals
NOAA Weather Radio
Tele Atlas Launches Comprehensive Turn-by-turn Map Database for North America
including real time traffic capability.
2002
The S-Class COMAND system, COMAND2.5, was used from 1998 to 2002. COMAND stands for CockpitManagement and Data System. It's reliable but fairly slow recalculatingroutes after missed turns. The map data is often older and not socomplete, but it does include more restaurants and special destinationsthan many newers ones I know. The voice quality is superb, and thevoice comands very precise, so one can navigate without having to lookat the screen!
A second generation of COMAND with a new wider 16:9 color TFTscreen was presented with the 2003 S- and CL-Class. Navigation became optional for $1500 but was included in the S 600 sedan and coupe. As in the previous system other options are an integratedphone, CD-changer and in Europe also a TV tuner. Looks great and the CDs are compatible with the previous system. BTW, this is COMAND 2.0 DX CD NAV under a new cover. The after-market version isthe Blaupunkt DX-V.
A software update for COMAND 2.0 (M, CLK, C, E, G) was released in August 2002, which accelerates the system, and includes an intelligent speller dropping letters not making sense.
The Dietz 1440 video adapter for COMAND
enables video input into the Mercedes COMAND NAV systems without a TV-tuner. It costs EU239 and supports PAL and NTSC TV signalsfor external video signals like DVD players, videorecorders, cameras etc.
Dietz info site
European Sprinter radio Mercedes Sound 40 Pro
The Sprinter commercial vans and Vaneo have an Internet Connection starting in September 2002. Download NAV routes, Dispo lists, etc from your desktop into the van using the Sound 40 Pro made by Becker. Works with Fleetboard.
2002
5 cm (2 inches) position accuracy demonstrated
Mercedes Research and Technology North America showed a M-Class with precise vehicle location to 5 cm (2 inches) position accuracy when driving on Interstate Highway 280, using GPS and precise maps technology. The PASS system for passenger cars is under development.
August 2000
Most of the navigation systems mentioned here are self-calibratingby continuously comparing distances travelled with their map data, andauto-correcting any differences. Some other manufacturers' systems don'tto that nor use auto tire calibration. Buyer beware. Uncalibratedsystems are not more accurate than handheld GPS.
DVD vs CD navigation software
DVD NAVs, e.g. from Alpine usually have more map details and faster routerecalculation and 2 more zoom levels and cover North America on one DVD. On the other hand it's easier to back up CDs, and it's a 10 hour drive to the edge of my CD coverage area. A full set of 11 Nav CDs costs retail around $285 and less at $140 when ordered before the vehicle leaves the prep center.
harman Becker introduce the Traffic Pro in the US: model 4773
Fall 2002. The distant Mercedes relative is the MB Audio 30 APS,which I like using, easy - never read a manual, let's you make anyturns you like without getting confused, and with fast recalculations itadjusts to the user, instead of having to wait for it. It will be soldas Harman/Kardon and without CAN interface for the display in theinstrument cluster. The MB Audio 30 APS was developed by innovativesystems and Becker for Mercedes, starting in 1997 and was firstintroduced in 1999. The TrafficPro is the after-market version. 'Der ultimative granatenmäßige Oberhammer' and more than 130,000 unitshave been sold in Europe (by early 2001). One CD covers most of Europe and with software version 4.0 dynamic traffic guidance becameavailable using the radio data system and the TMC message format (free)or with cell-phone and GSM (charges apply, unpopular), as well as much more map data. Once this system becomes available in the US ( has been in beta for a year now) it will use only two CDs, one east of the Mississippi and one west of it. Another nice feature: It can play music CDs while it navigates. This does not apply to the later APS 50.
Becker support
Mercedes-Benz integrated phones
With model 1999 M-Classes MBUSA offered dashintegrated analog cellphones.
Paul's MB Info Website: Integrated Phones
Mercedes history: First GPS NAV sold by MBUSA
In September 1997 MBUSA introduced an optional 'GPS navigational system' for the 1998 and 1999 model year M-Class, the first MB NAV in North America. On the first test drive in 1997 it kept tracking correctly even when encountering small deadends and parking lots with frequent tight turns. It's mounted above the dash vents so drivers don't have to take the eyes off the road. The latest map software version is 2001.1, previous versions were 1999.1 and 1998.1. The map database software is supplied by NavTeq.
Starting with 2000 in North America Alpine supplies the Modular COMAND System (MCS). From 2000 to 2002 the MCS uses a CD navigation module. Starting in 2003 a DVD navigation module was used. In 2004 a SVC button was added and in model year 2005 it became a SAT button. The first MCS CD software version is 1999.1. The first MCS DVD softwareversion 2001.1, both supplied by Navteq.
Mercedes COMAND NAVs: from APS 1 to COMAND 2.5
Blaupunkt's first navigation patents were issued in 1978. In 1983EVA (Elektonischer Verkehrslotse für Autofahrer) was introduced. In 1989 the first production ready CAR NAV worldwide was shown: the TravelPilot IDS (Identification of Digitized Streets) with digital mapssupplied by Etak, but expensivememory and missing digital maps precluded a commercial success. innovative systems developed maps in the Hamburg area in the early 1990s.In the mid 90s series production of the first car NAV started. The APS 1 was listed in the sales brochures and pricelists for the 1995 S-Class W140 as Autopilotsystem (APS) Code 351.
The COMAND system is available in MLs outside of North-America. It'sthe COMAND 2.0, as used in the E-Class, CLK etc, and similar to theS/CL-Class version, which is COMAND 2.5.It has an electronic gyro, clear voice, good accuracy but slow routerecalculation of long routes. Options like cell-phones, TV, Linguatronicand dynamic traffic updates are available, some only after-market. Anew COMAND 2.0 from the MB dealer costs about $2400 and good used systemsstart at $1100. There are three different 2.0 versions out, dependingon CAN and D2B bus configurations. NavTeq of TeleAtlas supply the map data.Two map data updates per year are provided in Europe, since about 1995when the first versions of this system appeared in the W140 S-Classsedan and coupe.
1993 Communication and Navigation System (CNS)
Mercedes-Benz presented the first fully integrated telematics system in the automotive industry in 1993, when the Communication and Navigation System (CNS) was premiered in the S-Class. The W140 S-Class factory pictures above were provided by www.mb-w140.de.
Mercedes-Benz Vario Research Car The Vario Research car was introducedat the Geneva auto show in the spring of 1995. Technical highlights:
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The PROMETHEUS, 'Program for European Traffic with Highest Efficiency and Unprecedented Safety“research program started in October 1986, resulting e.g. in the VITA autonomous van and a W140S-Class using saccadic vision and transputers, to autonomously drive on the autobahn, or in Pariscity traffic.
The Philips Auto Mignon record player
was introduced in 1958. John Lennon had one in his white Mercedes-Benz 600 pictured above. Next to it a 'Motor ola' ad from 1962. Motorola founderPaul Galvin invented the car radio in 1930. And the Blaupunkt from 1926.
GPS Risks
DOT Releases Report Assessing Vulnerability Of TransportationInfrastructure Relying on GPS
US Coast GuardGPS navigation center
Grounding ofthe ROYAL MAJESTY (over-reliance on automated systems)
CHINAdaily: Motorists switch brain off
The Future
Real time inter-vehicle communications prototype
DriveBy InfoFueling Research Car
PASS system with 2 inch position accuracy, demonstrated on I-280
Driver Distraction - Looking Inside the Driver's Head
Intelligent Maps, NextMAP, Enhanced Digital Maps (EDMap)
Automated Personalization for Driver Assistance
Automated Acquisition of Annotated High-precision Maps
Adaptive Distributed Guidance and Control
Floating Car Data System
Wireless sensor networks
Eternal bliss.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class Homelink®
Here are some tips how to use the Homelink® buttons in the ML's overhead console. It works for all garagedoor openers, including those with rolling code. It'scompatible with Smart Homesand ranches, controlling gates, floodlights, sprinklers, pumps to your fire pool and not to forget your buffalo feeders right from your Mercedes 4x4.
picture of overhead console with Homelink® module flipped down
'Me and Lorenzo, rollin' in a Benz-o.' |