Mercedes me connect networks the vehicle with the digital world and enables connection with the vehicle via the Internet. How much fuel is there in the tank? What is the upcoming service likely to cost? Is the vehicle locked? These are examples of questions to which Mercedes me connect can give valuable answers. All these highly convenient and time-saving services also give a comforting feeling of security and safety. Registration at Mercedes me is complete in just a few simple steps. The vehicle and user account are linked together the dealer. Following activation, the functions can be used intuitively via smartphone, tablet or PC.

The Mercedes me Adapter [1] makes it possible to use a large number of practical and time-saving
connectivity services in vehicles that had not been fitted ex factory with Mercedes me connect. This clever telematics retrofit solution allows the convenient call up of data, for example, on the vehicle's location and status such as fuel tank level and odometer reading via mobile end devices. Reminders of servicing appointments as well as an overview of trips and fuelling stops made, which can also be exported, are particularly practical features. And the breakdown and accident assistance features are a help in difficult situations.

The communications module for Mercedes me connect [2] services with eSIM allows the vehicle to be permanently connected to the internet. This provides the foundation for using Mercedes me connect base services, which make it significantly easier to plan maintenance and repair services and to get help in the event of an accident or breakdown. Other elements include Remote Online services, Live Traffic Information and the Mercedes-Benz emergency call system. These services are in part dependent upon specification or have to be activated separately. What all the services have in common is that they really boost convenience and safety and they help to save time.

The prerequisites for their use are registration in the "Mercedes me" portal, acceptance of the terms and conditions of use and the vehicle to be linked to the dealer. Mercedes me connect services can either be configured or managed on the "Mercedes me" portal or by app. The dealer can help with setting this up, if desired.

Remote Online [3] allows the Mercedes me connect remote and tracking services to be used. The remote query of the vehicle status as well as the remote door locking and unlocking belong to the host of equipment just as much as the geographic vehicle monitoring, the vehicle locating or the switching on and off of the hot-water auxiliary heating, available upon request. What all the services have in common is that they offer a clear benefit in comfort and help to save time.

The prerequisites for their use are registration in the "Mercedes me" portal, acceptance of the terms and conditions of use and the vehicle to be linked to the dealer. Mercedes me connect services can either be configured or managed on the "Mercedes me" portal or by app. The dealer can help with setting this up, if desired. The services are valid for 3 years following the initial registration of the vehicle. They can be renewed thereafter for a fee.

In the event of an accident the Mercedes-Benz emergency call system [4] can help to speed up significantly the arrival of the rescue services at the accident scene. The data is relayed via the communications module for Mercedes me connect services in the vehicle. The emergency call is thus not dependent on whether a mobile phone is switched on, but allows a GSM connection to be formed and the position of the vehicle to be located. It can be triggered automatically by the crash sensors or manually by the driver pressing the SOS button in the overhead control unit. The emergency call will then be directed to the Mercedes-Benz emergency call number or to a local emergency call centre.