Mercedes-Benz Technologies That Protect You During Winter
October 14 2020,
Every Mercedes model includes several technologies that support winter driving, making each trip safer and easier. Here, we discuss these innovations.
Grip the road with 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive
Chances are your Mercedes-Benz features the 4MATIC all-wheel drive system. It combines several technologies that sense and instantly adjust each wheel's behavior, depending on conditions. This type of system is very important during the winter, especially when snow and ice become a way of life in Canada.
Mercedes-Benz pioneered the 4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS) to address snow and ice covered road conditions. It senses when a wheel loses traction through slippage, applies brake pulses to that wheel, and then sends torque to wheels that are gripping. It reduces the hazard a spinning wheel poses to the control of your Mercedes-Benz.
When road conditions are optimal, the system enhances performance by adjusting torque around curves and turns, giving you the upper hand.
Mercedes me plugs in added safety and convenience
Mercedes me connects you to a host of services that make winter driving a better experience. Remote Services enable you to pre-set the vehicle's heating and defrost systems to activate at the time of your choosing, ensuring that your vehicle's field of view has an opportunity to clear before your trip. Remote Start gives your car time to warm up while you wait in a much warmer place.
Remote Vehicle Status shares important information about potential issues that need attention before you embark on a winter's road trip. When you have to park in a large lot or remote area, Vehicle Tracker lets you know exactly where your car is, so you don't have to spend time finding it in the cold weather.
The Route Planner function helps direct you to essential services such as charging stations and other essential services required for your EV or PHEV. You will travel more confidently knowing that your route has everything you need. Navigation Services offers advanced technology that includes advanced routing, weather overlays, traffic warnings and more that ensure that you stay on course and informed of hazards ahead.
If your Mercedes-Benz ultimately becomes disabled due to road or other conditions, Roadside Assistance will help get you out of a potentially dangerous situation by securing assistance. You can also use Concierge Services to help you find shelter.
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