First Drive Q&A: 2010 Mercedes E-Class


How does Attention Assist work? Is there a cappuccino machine in the glove box?

Clever, but that option is only available on the Maybach. Rather than relying on a camera to monitor a driver's eyes like some competing systems do, the Attention Assistant system interprets 70 different driver input variables, from wheel angle (driver is making lots of steering corrections) to time of day (it's very late) to even minor things like interaction with the stereo (on full blast) to the air conditioning (also on full blast). It uses an algorithm to determine if a combination of these variables indicate someone is off to Doze-ington, and then creates an alert suggesting that perhaps the driver should give it a break for the night.

Previous Page 5 of 21


 
Related Article Searches:
Related Topics: Q&A Gallery
News And Articles: All Articles

  
  Featured Articles:
10 Things You Should Know About the 2011 Honda Civic
The 2011 Honda Civic is the Swiss Army Knife of Compact Cars
10 Things You Should Know About the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
10 Things You Should Know About the 2011 smart fortwo
Pint-sized Economy Car Marches to the Beat of its Own Drum
10 Things You Should Know About the 2011 Hyundai Genesis
Affordable, Reliable and Luxurious - Pick Three?
A D V E R T I S E M E N T

Close
Newsletter Sign-up
 
Get the advantage you need to enjoy
Big Savings on your next vehicle purchase by becoming an informed shopper.
Yes, I would like to receive valuable vehicle reviews, rebates, and newsletters from Autobytel

Yes, I would like to receive promotions and incentives from auto manufacturers and other relevant Autobytel partners

 
Email Address:

Zip Code: