GLS Class (X167) Produced 2020 to present

Saw my first "Car-to-X" alert today

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Dec 3, 2021 | 11:22 AM
  #1  
darlop's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Member
10 Year Member
Photogenic
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 516
Likes: 175
a
Saw my first "Car-to-X" alert today


Reply
Old Dec 3, 2021 | 05:58 PM
  #2  
misterkye's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 49
Likes: 28
From: los angeles
gle43 cpe gls450
noob here, what is this car-to-x alert?
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2021 | 06:12 PM
  #3  
W205C43PFL's Avatar
MBWorld God!
 
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 32,217
Likes: 6,276
Originally Posted by misterkye
what is this car-to-x alert?
Here is a video that might help explain it:
but in short it is "a radio-based exchange of information between vehicles, as well as between vehicles and traffic infrastructure" quote from Mercedes.
Which basically means it is a system that allows vehicles to exchange communication with other vehicles when it comes to traffic events (such as collisions), construction, heavy fog, traffic jam, etc. If you are using navigation for example, it will automatically avoid that location.

Last edited by W205C43PFL; Dec 3, 2021 at 06:14 PM.
Reply
Old Dec 4, 2021 | 06:41 PM
  #4  
fabbrisd1's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 6,130
Likes: 1,117
A gaggle of MB's
Darlop - where are you located City-Wise ?
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2021 | 03:21 PM
  #5  
darlop's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Member
10 Year Member
Photogenic
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 516
Likes: 175
a
Originally Posted by fabbrisd1
Darlop - where are you located City-Wise ?
Houston
Reply
Old Dec 9, 2021 | 11:44 AM
  #6  
Paxfobiscum's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 560
Likes: 50
From: New York City
Chevrolet Chevette, Ford Pinto, Pontiac Aztek, Trabant, Yugo GV (and all the worst cars ever built)
What year and model is your gls?
Reply
Old Dec 16, 2021 | 08:18 PM
  #7  
darlop's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Member
10 Year Member
Photogenic
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 516
Likes: 175
a
Originally Posted by Paxfobiscum
What year and model is your gls?
2020 GLS 580

I saw another one today. Unfortunately it doesn't give you any details. But these were both in residential areas and as far as I could tell there was no incident. So I think its just someone playing around with the report feature in their car.
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2022 | 03:10 AM
  #8  
darlop's Avatar
Thread Starter
Super Member
10 Year Member
Photogenic
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 516
Likes: 175
a
So I just figured that when you turn on your hazard lights it generates a Car-to-X alert. I'm sure that's what the other alerts I saw were.
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:23 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE