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Still makes no sense to me BECAUSE it's nothing I've experienced. As I posted above. Thus my questions.
I probably have a half million miles in Mercedes vehicles, but only 90,000 in MBUX equipped cars. But I did update my maps 2 days prior.
Can you explain the experience I posted (above) because none of this thread seems to apply?
I quit using Waze so I'm pretty sure that it's not affecting my onboard NAV warnings.
Not only am I curious about other people's experiences, but as you say, I am confused about the flashing warning that I received on my screen last week.
It was directly in the middle of the southbound lane (The one I was on) when I zoomed in. The flashing got bigger as I approached, then dimmed when I got there, and remained on the map for a short period thereafter. No audible.
I'm also curious, since you apparently (usually?) have your nav turned off and rely on your phone, how you can be so certain that it's the Mercedes nav that's alerting you. That also doesn't make sense to me.
I'm just a logical guy looking for a logical explanation.
You have something flashing because you actively use Mercedes nav. I don't have that benefit and I still get the "Mercedes lady voice". I know my GPS voices and I've been a beta tester for the ChatGPT program when it was first introduced to MBUX. I'm quite familiar with "her" voice!
Someone started this thread because they're just as confused as me. Why are you singling me out for some reason?!!!
Still makes no sense to me BECAUSE it's nothing I've experienced. As I posted above. Thus my questions.
I probably have a half million miles in Mercedes vehicles, but only 90,000 in MBUX equipped cars. But I did update my maps 2 days prior.
Can you explain the experience I posted (above) because none of this thread seems to apply?
I quit using Waze so I'm pretty sure that it's not affecting my onboard NAV warnings.
Not only am I curious about other people's experiences, but as you say, I am confused about the flashing warning that I received on my screen last week.
It was directly in the middle of the southbound lane (The one I was on) when I zoomed in. The flashing got bigger as I approached, then dimmed when I got there, and remained on the map for a short period thereafter. No audible.
I'm also curious, since you apparently (usually?) have your nav turned off and rely on your phone, how you can be so certain that it's the Mercedes nav that's alerting you. That also doesn't make sense to me.
I'm just a logical guy looking for a logical explanation.
There is a setting for it, perhaps you have yours turned off?
It is 100% absolutely coming from the car. The Mercedes "woman" voice is nothing like I use in Waze or Google Maps. I believe the exact words are "Warning of danger" or perhaps "warning of danger nearby".
Seems very likely related to what you saw (although I usually don't have maps on so didn't see it), but based on what I read, I believe the map and the audible alert would be for the same warnings.
Didn't double check mine to see if it works the same since my car is not with me, but this video should show the setting:
You have something flashing because you actively use Mercedes nav. I don't have that benefit and I still get the "Mercedes lady voice". I know my GPS voices and I've been a beta tester for the ChatGPT program when it was first introduced to MBUX. I'm quite familiar with "her" voice!
Someone started this thread because they're just as confused as me. Why are you singling me out for some reason?!!!
Cuz of your impertinent, seemingly superior responses.
Sorry I posed my questions along with my reasoning for my confusion, in my response to you, but I didn't want to start a new thread. That's a disadvantage of forums and threads.
Thanks for finally answering.
I also was an early adopter of the MB's ChatGPT but it was awful then, since it had nothing to learn from. Most of us early adopters Un-Beta'd. MBUX (Nvdia's native version) was a lot smarter, and learned far sooner in comparison.
Cuz of your impertinent, seemingly superior responses.
Sorry I posed my questions along with my reasoning for my confusion, in my response to you, but I didn't want to start a new thread. That's a disadvantage of forums and threads.
Thanks for finally answering.
I also was an early adopter of the MB's ChatGPT but it was awful then, since it had nothing to learn from. Most of us early adopters Un-Beta'd. MBUX (Nvdia's native version) was a lot smarter, and learned far sooner in comparison.
You're going to have to point to examples of my "superior" tone.
Was anyone else getting the same vibe from me?
There is a setting for it, perhaps you have yours turned off?
It is 100% absolutely coming from the car. The Mercedes "woman" voice is nothing like I use in Waze or Google Maps. I believe the exact words are "Warning of danger" or perhaps "warning of danger nearby".
Seems very likely related to what you saw (although I usually don't have maps on so didn't see it), but based on what I read, I believe the map and the audible alert would be for the same warnings.
Didn't double check mine to see if it works the same since my car is not with me, but this video should show the setting:
Now that's useful. Thanks.
Yes I had Announce Warnings turned off. Now it's on, and I'll see what happens.
I've also never received a visual alert, until last week when I saw that Increasing Intensity Flashing symbol, which I attributed to my map update. I still attribute that flashy thing to the new maps, unless in all my miles before, there was never a DANGER nearby.
And BTW there wasn't any sign of DANGER as I passed through - no Law Enforcement, no glass shards, no skid marks. It was 30 mph so I surveyed the area thoroughly.
You seem to be the only one confused (W205C43PFL initially was, but seemed to understand after a single explanation).
I was stating my opinion at the time (which now seems to be justified upon you checking your settings).
For you to make comments and judgments in a thread where you didn't know what anyone was talking about and then claiming what I said was "illogical" is pretty messed up!
I don't expect an apology from you so let's just end it here.
I was stating my opinion at the time (which now seems to be justified upon you checking your settings).
For you to make comments and judgments in a thread where you didn't know what anyone was talking about and then claiming what I said was "illogical" is pretty messed up!
I don't expect an apology from you so let's just end it here.
Sorry I confused you. I tried explaining to you but failed. I didn't say "illogical."
I finally got a (non condescending) helpful response from @z28lt1
Sorry I confused you. I tried explaining to you but failed. I didn't say "illogical."
I finally got a (non condescending) helpful response from @z28lt1
The problem is you didn't confuse me (heck of a "sorry...not sorry" apology!). You may have not technically called what I said "illogical" but you definitely implied it!
Originally Posted by mikapen
I'm also curious, since you apparently (usually?) have your nav turned off and rely on your phone, how you can be so certain that it's the Mercedes nav that's alerting you. That also doesn't make sense to me. I'm just a logical guy looking for a logical explanation.
The great fictional character Sherlock Homes once said: "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."
Drove the GLS this morning to get gas after a long road trip over the weekend that was 3 hours non-stop one way (during which I never once got the verbal warning message).
I did receive the message this morning and it's the one I hear the most: "Caution! Traffic event ahead!" I was using CarPlay and Waze was on but not actively navigating. I then quickly switched to the Mercedes map to see if there was a connection and noticed a gray diamond with an exclamation point I was about to pass!
After a few more minutes, I noticed the Mercedes map was littered with these gray diamonds (with no context whatsoever). Not only that, I also passed by one of these diamonds that had a red-filled circle overlay. This area is known to have a slight divot from where a manhole cover placement made it quite uneven w/the ground (you would definitely get a jolt driving over it)! Based on what I learned this morning, this appears to be similar to BMW's "Uneven pavement" notification. However (and I've said this before), these messages need much better context so that the driver knows if the "event" is:
1) uneven pavement
2) accident ahead
3) hidden highway patrol
4) traffic buildup resulting in greatly reduced speed
etc.
As I don't actively use the Mercedes maps and the warning messages have no context, I think I will gladly disable the service per @z28lt1 's post.
Screenshot from @wildta's video on post number 3 above.
The video is from an India source, but this shot may provide the additional information some have asked for.
Most of the posters on this thread don't have the year of their car in their profile, so I wonder if some of this is post facelift?
Even though I had my "Announcements" turned off, the Icon was 1. the first I've ever seen (impossible to miss), 2. it was red, and 3. it grew in intensity and size as I approached (much more than auto-zoom when that's enabled (I don't use that either)). Oh and 4. it was flashing.
2, 3, and 4 are new for my '21 GLE.
So, associated questions:
Is some or all of this related to
A. Model year
B. MBUX version
C. Map version (mine is now V23.0)
D. A user-entered warning (Only mentioned in passing above by @Lanzz post 10)
or
E. Phase of the moon
Screenshot from @wildta's video on post number 3 above.
The video is from an India source, but this shot may provide the additional information some have asked for.
Most of the posters on this thread don't have the year of their car in their profile, so I wonder if some of this is post facelift?
Even though I had my "Announcements" turned off, the Icon was 1. the first I've ever seen (impossible to miss), 2. it was red, and 3. it grew in intensity and size as I approached (much more than auto-zoom when that's enabled (I don't use that either)). Oh and 4. it was flashing.
2, 3, and 4 are new for my '21 GLE.
So, associated questions:
Is some or all of this related to
A. Model year
B. MBUX version
C. Map version (mine is now V23.0)
D. A user-entered warning (Only mentioned in passing above by @Lanzz post 10)
or
E. Phase of the moon
Now I'm Less confused but Curious.
I have a MY23 GLS450 and I don't have any of those symbols that are within triangles. I only get gray diamonds with an exclamation mark.
You seem to be the only one confused (W205C43PFL initially was, but seemed to understand after a single explanation).
I'm talking about the subject matter of this thread:
Mercedes occasionally will verbally tell me (and I'm paraphrasing here): "There is danger up ahead"! Zero context and often nothing to be seen once I pass the "danger zone". What type of danger? Pot hole? Collision? T-Rex?
Even more frustrating is I've ever only used the Mercedes navigation maybe 3 or 4 times since I've had the car so it's not tied to the nav. I continue to subscribe to the digital extras and not really sure this is the type of "value" I can appreciate!
Waze is way more specific and helpful IMHO!
I guess the main thing is that MB themselves made it confusing. It might had been in the manual but I didn't come across it as in it wasn't in the manual or I missed it.
My 2020 GLS450.
I have always had the verbal MB alerts. Probably an activation in the MBUX navigation system, although I can't tell you how!
Re Waze, I use both on road trips and don't run Waze thru CarPlay, but just leave the phone on the wireless charger. Most of the time MB and Waze live traffic have the same routes, but occasionally Waze notes issues faster and redirects me. Plus I like the police notifications from Waze.
I can tell the difference in the two voices as the MB lady is more polite, and I receive verbal danger alerts when using just the MB Live Traffic.
Other than police notifications, do you prefer MB's version, I mean it is better integrated with the augmented reality?
What is a "danger" notification? Does it look like something or does it sound like something? Is it audible or visible? Does it shake the steering wheel or put on brakes?
Does it indicate anything like danger? Weather? Out of gas? Cross traffic alert?
I've made a couple more guesses but apparently my guesses are faulty.
Is there any possible way that something on your cell phone is is the culprit?
That is how confusing MB made it, we even have a fella forum member thought a T-Rex was loose (I would think so too), MB could had make it more clear.
Screenshot from @wildta's video on post number 3 above.
The video is from an India source, but this shot may provide the additional information some have asked for.
Most of the posters on this thread don't have the year of their car in their profile, so I wonder if some of this is post facelift?
Even though I had my "Announcements" turned off, the Icon was 1. the first I've ever seen (impossible to miss), 2. it was red, and 3. it grew in intensity and size as I approached (much more than auto-zoom when that's enabled (I don't use that either)). Oh and 4. it was flashing.
2, 3, and 4 are new for my '21 GLE.
So, associated questions:
Is some or all of this related to
A. Model year
B. MBUX version
C. Map version (mine is now V23.0)
D. A user-entered warning (Only mentioned in passing above by @Lanzz post 10)
or
E. Phase of the moon
Now I'm Less confused but Curious.
Hmmm, good question, so 2024 and including up model year GLE is facelift which runs MBUX 2.0 NTG 7, while pre-facelift has MBUX 1.0 NTG 6.0, same should apply to GLS. As car-to-x expands (apparently it was first out since 2013), the article on the front page of mbworld explains, for some reason only in 2025 we are starting to really hear about it or that it is being implemented for good use.
Other than police notifications, do you prefer MB's version, I mean it is better integrated with the augmented reality?
My setup is a map screen on the right side of the Instrument Cluster, with audio in the Media Display. If I want route guidance for local or destination city locations, I use the MB system for the interaction with Augmented Reality.
For road trips, Waze seems to have quicker responses to re-routing due to accidents, plus the police notifications. There are fewer turns so Augmented Reality is not as necessary. I will use MB route guidance as well, as the current route segment will be shown in the Instrument Cluster, plus the next turn shows up in the Head-Up Display for easy viewing. If I go thru a town with several turns on the trip I will change to Nav in the Media Display for augmented reality. As I mentioned, on road trips I leave the phone on the wireless charger and just listen for the Waze notifications.
My setup is a map screen on the right side of the Instrument Cluster, with audio in the Media Display. If I want route guidance for local or destination city locations, I use the MB system for the interaction with Augmented Reality.
For road trips, Waze seems to have quicker responses to re-routing due to accidents, plus the police notifications. There are fewer turns so Augmented Reality is not as necessary. I will use MB route guidance as well, as the current route segment will be shown in the Instrument Cluster, plus the next turn shows up in the Head-Up Display for easy viewing. If I go thru a town with several turns on the trip I will change to Nav in the Media Display for augmented reality. As I mentioned, on road trips I leave the phone on the wireless charger and just listen for the Waze notifications.
I like here maps that MB uses, it usually takes me to routes with much less traffic than Waze does but obviously that also depends on the region. Most people use waze and google so maybe that is why, the two apps all route to the same place so it creates the jam. At least that is how it seems to be. Unrelated to my thinking but funny indeed: https://www.wired.com/story/99-phone...s-traffic-jam/
Hmmm, good question, so 2024 and including up model year GLE is facelift which runs MBUX 2.0 NTG 7, while pre-facelift has MBUX 1.0 NTG 6.0, same should apply to GLS. As car-to-x expands (apparently it was first out since 2013), the article on the front page of mbworld explains, for some reason only in 2025 we are starting to really hear about it or that it is being implemented for good use.
Yes, Car to x started with the e-class, and at the time was Mercedes to Mercedes.
But since the advent of MBUX, it has largely been supplanted by HERE, which relies on DOT's and other information well beyond MB cars.
Yes, Car to x started with the e-class, and at the time was Mercedes to Mercedes.
But since the advent of MBUX, it has largely been supplanted by HERE, which relies on DOT's and other information well beyond MB cars.
Yes, Car to x started with the e-class, and at the time was Mercedes to Mercedes.
But since the advent of MBUX, it has largely been supplanted by HERE, which relies on DOT's and other information well beyond MB cars.
Yes if anyone is interested, they can read more about it here. I believe BMW, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Audi, Porsche and a lot of freight trucks are also part of the anonymous data capture to supply the real-time traffic data. The system can pull data from car sensors to detect snow, rain and ice and even turn on hazards, fog lights, and wipers-- but I've never heard of any vehicles doing that.
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