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A hi-tech mp3, dvd player or stereo system like a Clarion, Alpine or a Pioneer snugs perfectly beneath the leather-made dashboard of the Mercedes Benz. After all, the bass-thumping speakers will be for nothing if not for the sophisticated interior equipped with this state-of-the-art stereo system. Yes, playing mp3’s and CD’s is the way to go in automobile audio entertainment these days. But there will definitely come a time that broadcasting would be used to listen to hundreds of AM/FM stations. And to get that clear reception listening to these stations, feed the stereo with the full signal brought by the Mercedes Benz Antenna.

That piece of thin steel rod situated behind the driver’s side or the rear of the automobile is the antenna. It transmits and receives broadcasting waves, which are a class of electromagnetic waves. It basically converts broadcasting frequency electrical currents into electromagnetic waves and vice versa. It works ideal in air or outer space, which is why it is positioned outside the car.

There are several factors if the antenna is not working properly. Obviously, there is something wrong with the Mercedes Antenna when there is weak reception or it has no station healthy to receive. Instead, a static sound is heard. The glitch might rise when the antenna is stuck in the half-up or full-up position. The problem might also be at the installation of the antenna itself. There could be wires that are cut so they don’t transmit through the broadcasting system inside.

Here is a do-it-yourself trick in replacing the antenna mast. It all depends on the radio. Just turn the key to the ACCY position and turn the broadcasting off. Remove the special nut, spacer, and bushing. Then turn the broadcasting on. The antenna motor will split the plastic gear out. Take note of which way the teeth of the plastic gear are facing. Leave the broadcasting on.

To place the new mast in, you will need an assistant to turn off the radio. Orient the plastic gear teeth in the same direction the old one came out. Have your assistant turn the broadcasting off. You will hear the motor run and you can feed the gear into the motor. Once the motor grabs the plastic gear, it will draw it in. Don’t worry if it did not go absolutely in at this point. If it doesn’t grab the first time, just turn the broadcasting on again and try again. Replace the special nut, spacer and bushing and tighten it. Now continue turning the broadcasting on and off and the mast will move fully up and fully down.

The Mercedes Benz Antenna might be considered as one of the integral components of the audio system of the car. If not for its capabilities, the automobile won’t be healthy to receive sounds from AM/FM stations. These antennas are either acquirable in the nearest auto parts stores or online with a host of different styles and specifications depending on the application for the audio system of the Mercedes Benz car.

Mercedes-Benz, a leading luxury automobile manufacturer, has prefabricated various significant contributions in the field of automotive safety. Some of the most significant automobile country technologies introduced by Mercedes-Benz includes DISTRONIC Plus, Intelligent Light System, and Brake Assist. The latest in the list of contributions is the Adaptive High-Beam Assistant that is designed aimed at optimizing headlamps lighting while driving in the dark.

The new headlight system is absolutely adaptive and keeps on adjusting the intensity of light based on prevailing traffic conditions. The system recognizes an approaching automobile and adjusts the beam range in such a way that the headlamp cone falls in front of the approaching car. This prevents the blinding effect that drivers often experience when a automobile approaches on the opposite track. The other way round, when the road is empty and there is no traffic, this innovative system automatically puts on the high beam for superior visibility. This in turn helps the automobile drivers to have superior control on the steering wheel and improves country especially during night.

Working of Adaptive High-Beam Assistant

The complete system is based upon the working of a video camera in association with personal software that regulates the intensity of headlamps in accordance to the traffic conditions.

A video camera is place on the inside of the front windscreen of the car. This installed camera records the images on oncoming traffic and monitors the traffic flow on the road. It also detects the actual distance of the automobile with other approaching automobiles. This information is then passed on to bi-xenon headlamps, which vary their lighting in accordance to the data received. The beam focus is changed each 40 milliseconds to adapt to the traffic conditions. The argonon headlamps continually adapt to the variations of data received by the images recorded in the installed camera.

There is only one effort place in by the automobile driver. He has to switch the rotary light switch to the “Auto” position and the multifunction control lever place on the steering column to high beam. After this the adaptive high beam car safety technology becomes fully automatic mainly at speeds above 55 km/h.

Conclusion

At present, Mercedes-Benz will outfit the new adaptive high beam system only in its range of automobile models, starting from mid 2009. Gradually, the company might also begin selling its innovation to other automobile manufacturers so that everyone can enjoy a safer and comfortable ride.

The hunt for higher country standards is ongoing with the progress of Mercedes-Benz.