In online contact with the car
Mercedes-Benz is introducing a new package of services in Europe under the name “Mercedes connect me”.
The Stuttgart-based premium automotive manufacturer is bundling its entire existing and future service portfolio under the umbrella brand “Mercedes me”, making services easily accessible and available at all times on a digital internet platform.
The line-up can be accessed via a personalised Mercedes ID on the www.mercedes.me website.
“Mercedes me” also includes new “Mercedes connect me” services. “Mercedes connect me” services can be used via a COM module integrated into the vehicle.
The available services include Accident Recovery, Maintenance Management and Breakdown Management.
Likewise, customers can connect to their vehicle from anywhere and at any time via “connect.mercedes.me” and, among other things, retrieve the fill level of the tank or start, stop or programme the auxiliary heating system.
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
In an accident this service automatically connects the occupants with the Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call Centre and sends the position and the condition of the vehicle to the rescue operations centre.
A rescue vehicle can then be dispatched immediately. The system works automatically, but can also be triggered manually.
“Mercedes connect me” basic services comprise:
- Accident Recovery – Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call makes a connection with the Customer Assistance Center, so that further assistance can be given if required to deal with an accident, e.g. a breakdown vehicle.
- Breakdown Management – provides technical assistance in the event of a breakdown. To this end, the position and condition of the vehicle are transmitted to the Customer Assistance Centre, which informs Mercedes-Benz Service 24h. This allows the Mercedes-Benz Service 24h to provide fast and optimal help.
- Maintenance Management – the vehicle detects and reports pending maintenance need and sends the necessary data to the service outlet as the basis for preparing a service quote.
- Telediagnostics – the vehicle detects the necessary replacement of diagnostics-capable wearing parts and reports this to the dealer. The dealer contacts the customer to schedule a workshop appointment. The previously transmitted data enable the workshop to provide optimal assistance.
The Live Traffic Information service comprises:
- real-time traffic data from TomTom in conjunction with COMAND Online – three-year term, can be extended after the end of the term for a fee.
The optional Remote Online services (can also be used with a smartphone via www.connect.mercedes.me) comprise:
- Parked Vehicle Locator – allows the vehicle position to be determined, for example, if the vehicle was parked in an unfamiliar city. This makes it possible to conveniently find the vehicle with the help of a smartphone within a range of 1.5 kilometres.
- Vehicle Tracker – enables the latest position of a moving vehicle to be pinpointed via GPS. The driver has a display in the vehicle and can deactivate the service at any time with a toll-free call to the Customer Assistance Centre.
- Geofencing – displays where the vehicle is in an area previously defined on the map and informs the customer if the car leaves or enters this area. Just as in the case of vehicle position finding, the driver can deactivate the service at any time. (Expected availability from mid-2015).
- Remote door locking and unlocking – allows locking or closing the vehicle doors remotely, for example, if the driver forgot to lock the vehicle. (Expected availability from mid-2015).
Remote Retrieval of Vehicle Status – vehicle data such as fuel level, range and more can be accessed from home or while on the road.
