10 Things you DIDN'T KNOW about your Mercedes!

Own a Mercedes-Benz? In this episode I run through 10 things I bet you didn't know (unless you're a true Mercedes enthusiast!) There's safety systems, secret Tips & Tricks and general know how which is great to know!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:43 #1 - Active Bonnet
1:40 #2 - Attention Assist
2:33 #3 - Active Brake Assist
3:55 #4 - Active Lane Keeping Assist
5:15 #5 - HOLD Mode
6:40 #6 - Key Security
7:50 #7 - Multi Volume Control
8:45 #8 - Text Messages
9:34 #9 - Breakdown Cover
10:32 #10 - Ambient Lighting Change with Dynamic Select
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[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

We are back at Mercedes-Benz University. 😅 Incredibly informative, as always. Making my Friday a better one. Thank you, Nick. 💞

[@npoleary]

Wooo 🥳 Thanks Lightning Farron! 🤓 You’ll want to see next week’s one! 🤫

[@antwandarellefenton]

Heheh

[@ianfairclough3516]

On my first test drive in my Mercedes the Hold system was the first feature explained to me. I love it. 👍

[@josephbuhagiar6532]

Hi Nick, Thanks for a cool video. Adjusting volume and tone is useful, especially for hearing aid users and people with impaired hearing, i.e. weak in some frequencies only. I recommend owners use the packages the cars come with frequently till they are comfortable to use them and start trusting them otherwise no point in having them. Look forward to the next one.👍🇬🇧🇲🇹🇮🇪

[@josephbuhagiar6532]

Thanks for being brilliant once again Nick. What impresses me most about your presentation skills is your ability to ‘memorise’ the script so well. You just flow. Either you do loads of great editing or it must be an Irish gene there somewhere I wish I shared. With this video you have inspired me to experiment with ‘Themes’ on my MBUX now.👍🇬🇧🇲🇹🇮🇪

[@npoleary]

Haha thanks Joseph! Glad you’re loving the videos! Funnily enough just planning the next one now! 😅

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

I’m impressed with the fact that his voice sounds just like Harry Potter (in a good way). or maybe all Brits sound like HP

[@markshaz8691]

Thanks Nick, these are my favourite videos because there’s so much I don’t know.

[@philthorley5229]

The quality and how informative your videos are is superb, explained in an easy to follow manner, thank you Nick !!

[@npoleary]

Thank you Phil! 🙏

[@stuartbaker4444]

Another great video. Didn’t know the double click for resume cruise but stick to speed limit. Brilliant

[@kencanwell3624]

Great video Nick. Had my MB for 2 years now and watching these videos has opened up a whole new world to me. Never realised half the things this car can do. Learning every day so thank you!

[@npoleary]

Thank you Ken! Glad you love the videos! I’ll keep them coming! 👍🏼

[@kennethsmith6530]

Nick, really appreciate the re-tread features content. For me, if I hear/see instructions several times it sinks in nicely.

[@OmarOs]

Thank you Nick for your awesome videos and info!!❤👏🏻

[@patrickduffy6482]

Thank you Nick. Super informative, as always. Your videos have, for me, enhanced the enjoyment of having a Mercedes as so many of these things are aspects that I would not otherwise have known about. Patrick

[@npoleary]

Thanks Patrick! Glad you enjoy the videos! I’ll try and keep them coming! 👀

[@DamaxThomas]

I had no idea about the motion sensor in the key nob. Brilliant!

[@andrewdavies9998]

The hold feature also puts the handbreak on when you get out your car which is very useful

[@anthonycoatesstocktonMG]

Another 1st class presentation. I rely a lot on the hold feature on my E class, miss it a lot when Im driving my classic SL

[@Bigbry8888]

Woah... breakdown cover!!? Cheers Nick.

[@MrEdwardk44]

Great as always, Thank you

[@darryl1139]

Another great video Nick. Very informative as always mate 😀

[@npoleary]

Thank you Darryl! 🤓

[@ituleo697]

I've just joined the family... Well informed video.. Thank you🙏

[@stuartbroadfoot1136]

Another great video Nick. Very useful!

[@npoleary]

Thanks Stuart! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mickyeverton]

Many Thanks Nick, Peace From London. 🙋🙋🙋

[@MN-pu6qx]

ANOTHER excellent video. Thanks.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🤓

[@jsinghdhillon2018]

Hi Nick, thanks for another great video. God bless you 🙏🙏

[@npoleary]

Thanks Jag! 🤓 Glad you enjoyed this one too!

[@theresaharvey2424]

So, I am getting my first Mercedes next week and just found your channel today. Thanks for some great tips and I will be watching more of your videos before and after I get my car!

[@npoleary]

Oh awesome thank you! From the sounds of it, my latest upload will be perfect for you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHvWoKCaqbiDjNE

[@pfosirens1398]

Thanks Nick) As always a helpful video. I will definitely subscribe right now)

[@npoleary]

Awesome, thank you!

[@phildalton295]

Another great video, I knew about seven of those but always keen to learn the ones I didn’t know.

[@npoleary]

Thanks Phil! 😇

[@Markyreg]

Thanks for another great video Nick 👌

[@npoleary]

Thanks Mark! 🤓

[@teslabot6517]

I use hold mode all the time, thanks to one of your other vids Nick. Thank you.

[@npoleary]

Thanks Angus! 🤓 Glad you liked it!

[@akn6360]

great piece of work and informative thank you once again.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏🙏

[@gracefultatankas1910]

yes we did know about the HOLD feature :), thank you. :) but thank you for the things we didn't know before watching this video.

[@KristianMatic]

Great video as always, and even if I consider myself an old time MB user, some things I did not know about👍

[@npoleary]

Wooo! Thanks Kristian! Glad you enjoyed this week’s video! 🤓

[@old_lion]

Another great video Nick! 😃👍🏼 - The security features are the most important to me. - However, one thing is certain: the emergency brake assistant initially prevents an accident. The man behind you then takes care of the crash. 🤷🏻‍♂️😉 - But Mercedes has a solution for this too: the belt tensioner 😅

[@npoleary]

Haha thanks Sven! Oh yes the belt tensioner! 🤓

[@davidlalezari9208]

Awesome video thanks

[@osezuaomohogudo9039]

Thanks Nick. I have been educated once again. I’ve always said it that Mercedes Benz ought to pay you. I never knew that after the normal 3 years warrantee my breakdown cover can increase up to 30 years as long as I service it at the dealer each year. Thanks for this valuable information. Nice one Nick

[@npoleary]

Awwwh thank you! 😇 I know it’s like a secret 🤫

[@michaelsmith2885]

@@npoleary It also keeps the anti perforation warranty on the body work active for 30 years.

[@michaelmingoia]

@@npoleary If they recommend something (eg. brake fluid change or aircon recharge ect…) and you decline do you then lose the breakdown cover ? Do you have to stick to the service guidelines strictly renew breakdown yearly ?

[@npoleary]

Hey Micheal, Yes you’ll have to stick to them. I wouldn’t neglect changing your brake fluid though, it’s throughly recommended to be changed every two years anyway 😎 Mercedes service schedules alternative between A and B (minor and major) but during that course, they’ll be additional things that should be changed, like brake fluid, fuel filters, gearbox oil. Those additionals don’t need doing every year though so they are every 2, 4 & 6 years depending on the item. Hope that helps!

[@annb7297]

Highly appreciate all your videos Nick! Thank you! ☺️ I’m struggling with understanding the How, When, What etc of the brake recuperation, maybe an idea for a future video?

[@npoleary]

Hey Ann, absolutely I’ll defo make a video of it in the future!

[@patrickclaessens9418]

I have my A250e for 6 months now and i'm a very happy man. I love this car :-)

[@macdogge]

Great video, as always!

[@npoleary]

Thanks macdogge! 🤓

[@rick_brindle]

Thanks Nick!... I didn't know about active hood/bonnet. But the idol key FOB security explains a LOT! Just three or four days ago I was sitting in my car for 20 minutes on the phone before I started my trip. But when I tried to start the car it kept saying "Key not detected" I panicked for a few minutes in the car before I got out to see if I dropped the FOB. When I got back in it started right up. I was pretty confused, I bet the key FOB security is why! It was in my pocket the whole time. Thank you for the info. Your videos never fail to teach me at least one thing I didn't know. There's so much I wouldn't know if it wasn't for your channel. Can't thank you enough!

[@npoleary]

Thanks Mr Rick! Yes I’ve definitely done that before 😅 Leaving the key in a car, filming…and the ignition wouldn’t turn on after I guess 20 mins. As soon as I moved the key, it worked after pressing the button 🤓

[@ontheroadaustralia-soleman1911]

Love this video

[@boyasia5874]

Great info to those who are owners of new and almost new benzes. I own two twenty year old..oldies!

[@dsingh914]

Another great video...really useful. I was astonished you get 30 years breakdown cover with merc if it's serviced through merc. This was never told to me and I've owned 2 merc cars now.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🤓 I know! Top Secret Mercedes stuff! 😅

[@veerukabaka6470]

These are brilliant videos thanks bro

[@npoleary]

No worries! Glad you enjoy them! 🤓

[@nayaart6373]

i love your videos . awesome

[@lisalew214]

After months of waiting, I finally took delivery of my AMG GLE 53 Coupe. Your videos have been extremely helpful!

[@npoleary]

Thank you Lisa Lewis! 👍🏼 Glad you’re enjoying the videos!

[@machargs123]

Brilliant thanks

[@kunchitdilokwanich8549]

Amazing vdo. Thank you.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🤓 glad you enjoyed it!

[@stuartbaker4444]

Great video again Nick. I didn’t know about the key I’ve been turning it off manually….

[@npoleary]

Thanks Stuart! 🤓

[@ontheroadaustralia-soleman1911]

you have the best merc channel Nick

[@kezbanana8327]

With the active asssist and the re gen in the eq cars. I think this should be part of a driving lesson. 25 plus years driving for me and 10 months of owning a a250e I still can’t get used to all the features.

[@petertaranscorsese2900]

Thanks Nick - another great video. I’d never heard of the “Hold” feature before (or the 30 year breakdown) and I’ve owned quite a few Mercedes over the years !! - what is the advantage of HOLD over pressing the “right stick” end button?…..I’ll experiment with it this weekend - Cheers - Peter.

[@npoleary]

No problem Peter 🤓 Use the HOLD mode for in traffic but when you actually park to get out, use the button on the end of the stalk for that one 🤓

[@petertaranscorsese2900]

@@npoleary - thanks so much Nick, I’ve been experimenting with it this morning (what a revelation!!) …..and controlling the volume of my satnav!! - your Tips are so incredibly useful - Thanks mate :- )

[@fuffoon]

Safety! Not a principle reason that I bought the car but the reason I feel so at ease cruising along.

[@cagrice7822]

another very informative video Nick, thank you, A complete revelation about the 30yrs free Mercedes breakdown cover if car is always serviced by the manufacturer... 👍

[@andrewcarruthers6934]

I am afraid they completely failed to respond when I called them very poor

[@npoleary]

Thanks C A Grice! Glad you enjoyed it! 🤓

[@npoleary]

Hey Andrew, well it depends on the situation at the time to be honest. Roadside Assistance and Breakdown Teams always try to get to everyone as quickly as possible. I have heard only good things from them as it’s support by the RAC in the UK.

[@andrewcarruthers6934]

@@npoleary thanks that’s reassuring but when I called several times there was no response

[@npoleary]

Oh really? How strange! Did you use the button in the car or the tel number? 0080097777777

[@adsmith5419]

Thanks bro... 👍🏽🙌🏽

[@npoleary]

Thanks AD Smith! 🤓🙏

[@adsmith5419]

I’ve learnt a lot about my Mercedes… keep up the good work.

[@billm7106]

Hi Nick great video again, I’m learning so much about my new Mercedes’ from your videos excellent, could you tell me if there is a way to stop the headlight coming on so early on the Auto mode, I know it’s probably for safety but it seem so early in the afternoon for them to come on thanks cheers

[@npoleary]

Hey BillM, thank you! No sadly that can’t be adjusted, just comes on early for safety 🤓

[@JAVIER291174]

Great video Nick, once again. Is the MBUX Hyperscreen already available in the S Class, I look forward for a review,!

[@npoleary]

Hey Temponauta, Thank you! No sadly MBUX Hyperscreen is rumoured to be launching later next year but yes of course I’ll cover that!

[@orirbragason3045]

Awesome video, thanks Nick. But i'd like to know if the brake light shows when: 1. You ativate the HOLD feature 2. When using regen feature. Thanks in advance.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🤓 1. Yes but dimmed at night as not to dazzle the person behind you 2. Only if it brakes more than normal engine braking so the lower D- modes will

[@jamesshall5160]

Hi thanks for posting this video. Has the c200d got a speed limiter (cruise control) thanks

[@npoleary]

Thanks James! It depends where you’re based round the world! (Sorry hard to tell in the comments!) In the UK yes, but elsewhere you’ll have to check with your local Mercedes 👍🏼

[@simonpj145]

I didn’t know a few of those so thanks. I’d love to try the active brake assist on my E300de but of course I can’t!

[@npoleary]

Haha no worries Simon! Oh no 🙈 Please don’t try it, I have done it before on a closed track and can confirm it works! If I ever get the chance to “test” I’ll do a video on it! Of course with the proper safety precautions in place!

[@denisefox5973]

It's 1.54am and I've got a burning need to go and find out if the hold feature works in my Merc..😬😂

[@annettelind5775]

Thanks now understand why sometimes my key doesn’t work until I jiggle it also have wondered why I could not get text messages via Bluetooth with Apple v android 😊

[@Happytruth]

Best content on KZbin!

[@npoleary]

Thanks Paul! 🙏🙏🤓

[@M4D5K1L2]

I switched active lane assist off. Active lane assist almost goty me rear ended by a semi truck. I was half indicating left ( I half indicated because there was a good 200 meters before my left turn onto my street) to get onto the bus lane (in Gold Coast, Australia) to turn left onto my street. The bus lane has a solid white line, I half indicated and by the time I got close to the white line, the indicator switched off and the active lane assist kicked in and slowed the car down to move my car right. The semi truck locked up, and i slammed on the accelerator. Luckily no crash.

[@user-zn7gv6np7k]

Thanks aIot!!! I didn‘t know the 10 Things about my w169 Mercedes😅

[@gdewan2714]

Hi Nick, thanks for the great videos! I had a question idk if you can help out. I recently got a GLC 300, and I have been trying to figure out the best way to skip track/ next track/ previous track. There seems to be no easy way or one click operation. Would appreciate your insight

[@npoleary]

Hey GD Games! Thank you and glad you like the videos! Depends on your specification to be honest and the year it was made. You could press home on the steering wheel, then select Media then do it from there. Or if you have a touchpad in the middle of the car, there’s a next track button there where you press it then swipe left or right so effectively two presses.

[@michaelmingoia]

@Nick O’Leary If they recommend something (eg. brake fluid change or aircon recharge ect…) and you decline do you then lose the breakdown cover ? Do you have to stick to the service guidelines strictly renew breakdown yearly ?

[@npoleary]

Hey michaelmingoia, yes you’ll have to stick to them. I wouldn’t neglect changing your brake fluid though, it’s throughly recommended to be changed every two years anyway 😎

[@jayp913]

Great video as usual Nick. Can you advise if my new EQC Premium Plus has a headlight washer and if so how does it work? It’s my first ever Mercedes. Thanks :)

[@npoleary]

Hey J P! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! No most cars now feature LED lights, so just like your EQC it doesn’t need them. Bi-Xenon lights use to feature them but LED’s are much brighter and can shine through dirt with a higher luminance value so they don’t need to have headlight washers.

[@johnorphanou6700]

Hi Nick, it would be ideal to have an index at the beginning of each of your videos showing the time and topic of each of the tips you are going to talk about in each of the videos you prepare. Thank you

[@npoleary]

Hey John, already got you covered! 🤓 If you click on the description of each of my videos, there are chapters with links in there for you to zip to your preferred chapter 👍🏼

[@markkorol5689]

Nick do you know if Samsung music on a Samsung s21 ultra works with “hey Mercedes’”? It doesn’t in my GLC 300. I see it works with Apple Music on this video. Wondering if there is in issue and I should return to the service department. Thanks if you have time to respond. Appreciate the channel. I have learnt so much. Keep it up, your a great advocate for MB. Cheers mark

[@npoleary]

On iPhones it only works if you plug it in I’d imagine this is because the command you give would have to feed through hundreds if not thousands of song names and would only be able to keep up going over USB as data transfer speeds are limited over Bluetooth Defo not an issue, that’s just a Bluetooth limitation on all phones. When it’s plugged in, just make sure you’ve selected USB and not Bluetooth. And thanks Mark, glad you love the videos! 😜

[@ricebubbles444]

Hi Nick, appreciate your videos, thanks. I have an EQE300 and an EQA250. I would like to see what the brake light does when using various forms of regenerative braking. For example, with one pedal driving it is not necessary to touch the brake pedal at all, but the person dring behind must get some warning that you are slowing down and stopping. Could you set up a camera to show the brake light when you drive around in various scenarios? TIA Brian in Australia

[@npoleary]

I tested this a while ago but not on camera 🤓 Brake recuperation varies from car to car as you know from EQA to EQE, they use different names if I remember. So EQA brake lights D+ = No D = No D - = Yes D - - = Yes For EQE, it’s been a while since I drove that one but pretty sure it had No Recuperation = No Normal = No Strong = Yes Hope that helps! I’m sure that’s what it was!

[@ron4501]

Thank you Nick for another extremely informative video. I just bought a 2021 GLC 300. Because of the chip shortage, my GLC does not have all the features I would like. One major issue is that I do not have Mercedes navigation so I have to go through my Apple CarPlay to navigate. That's not the problem. I do have to plug my iphone into the USBC port each time I get in the car or it won't recognize my phone or allow Apple CarPlay to function. Do you know if any of the new devices that allows your iphone to be used wireless actually work well? I live in California.

[@npoleary]

Hey Ron thank you! Glad you enjoyed the latest video! No sadly Apple CarPlay is only wired in most Mercedes models. I have seen some 3rd party add-ons to convert it to wireless but of the ones I’ve tried, the experience isn’t great….hopefully they’ll be newer ones out now that may be more reliable.

[@veemacks7255]

I've liked having the hold feature on my current (and previous three) Mercedes (oldest of them being a 2009 car). I wish they'd adopt what Audi (and I think BMW also) are now doing - "automatic hold". They don't need that extra sharp/firm brake pedal press. If you brake all the way to a complete stop, hold is automatically applied. Mercedes led the way with hold, but have now been overtaken.

[@andrewcarruthers6934]

I assume the main purpose of Hold is for hill starts since they are challenging without an old fashioned handbrake?

[@veemacks7255]

@@andrewcarruthers6934 That is a very good use-case for the hold feature. But generally it's just so that you don't need to keep your foot on the brake for the entire time you're waiting until you can go again (e.g. traffic lights, junctions).

[@andrewcarruthers6934]

@@veemacks7255 thanks I suppose that avoids dazzling a driver behind. Are there any other tips about hill starts?

[@veemacks7255]

@@andrewcarruthers6934 I don't think it does avoid dazzling a driver behind - the brake lights are still on. If you were to go into brake hold and the brake lights went off, it might confuse the driver behind into thinking "off we go" and they hit the accelerator and crash into you. As for hill starts, it's not something I've ever found challenging. I guess the best tip is to get an automatic - they're much easier to negotiate hill starts as they're far less inclined to roll back. Left-foot braking also helps.

[@andrewcarruthers6934]

@@veemacks7255 Thanks actually that’s my experience as well

[@ontheroadaustralia-soleman1911]

thanks

[@DJ-nc8vj]

Hi Nick. Thanks for doing these great videos. I’ve a question about the breakdown cover. I’ve got an E cabriolet which is closing on 3 years old and I asked my local dealer about this extended cover. They told me it doesn’t exist. Do you have any “link” to any info I can enlighten them with? Thanks

[@npoleary]

Thanks Dave, glad you’re enjoying them! In the UK, all Mercedes-Benz receive the ability to have up to 30 years breakdown cover. The only catch, is as long as it is serviced in line with the recommended scheduling then it will renew itself automatically every year. You can read more about it here: www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/passengercars/being-an-owner/roadside-assistance-rescue-assist.html

[@DJ-nc8vj]

@@npoleary thanks Nick. That’s perfect.

[@chrishatley9390]

Hi Nick I'm off to Italy in a couple of days on a road trip. I have a SLC 43 how do I alter the headlights to drive on the Right hand side of the road, or do they change automatically as the car has intelligent lighting. hope you can help many thanks Chris

[@npoleary]

Hey Chris, very nice! Sounds like an awesome road trip! As long as you have Intelligent Light System you’ll need to change it on the steering wheel. I think I can remember roughly how to do it however I know it’s done on the steering wheel. Use the left and right arrows to go all the way across to SETTINGS LIGHTS Then change one of the menus in here from LEFT SIDE TRAFFIC to RIGHT SIDE TRAFFIC Hope that helps! 😎

[@chrishatley8375]

@@npoleary Hi Nick that worked thank you so much. Yes really looking forward to the trip to Italy going through 7 different countries and of course the Swiss Alps. Thanks again Chris 👍

[@sandramcphie2124]

Hi Nick can you tell me if the gla200 2024 petrol has a 2l engine. PS great work you do.

[@npoleary]

Literally just reviewed it on my channel 🤓 It was the last video posted! 😛

[@michaelsmith2885]

NTG 5.5 can also read out your text messages. But you do need to select it first.

[@pilotf18]

Thank you for this great video. I would like to ask you for breakdown cover, is this only for cars registered in UK or in any European country?

[@npoleary]

Hey Pit, I would of thought it would be the same but I’d double check with your local Mercedes just to be sure 🤓

[@Boost_95]

I’ve had my CLA 2020 for over a year now and never knew about the HOLD feature 🤯🤯

[@npoleary]

Aha 😜 There we go!

[@davedurave2]

Great video thanks Nick, wonder if you can tell me if you can turn up sound on the indicators and Mercedes me, the volume is very low ?? Looked everywhere 😂, I might have to pop in Mercedes garage. Thanks again.

[@npoleary]

No sadly you can’t change the indicator volume as far as I’m aware (there certainly isn’t anything on the multimedia systems or instrument cluster). When you say turn the volume up on Mercedes me, Mercedes me is the name of the app, did you mean something else? Maybe the voice assistant? Or Sat Nav volume? Let me know 🤓

[@davedurave2]

@@npoleary Hi Nick sorry I mean “hey Mercedes” voice but after watching your video I am guessing turn it up when she starts speaking, thanks for such a speedy reply.

[@npoleary]

Ah no worries 🤓 Yeah that’s it! Just adjust the volume when she speaks 👍🏼

[@tomrobben4880]

Nick. Thanks for all your content. I have a question about the reverse camera (E220 D). It opens when I reverse, obviously, but it also opens every time I slow down to say 15mph. I have searched the web for info and most commentators say it’s a service issue. One said it was a feature to calibrate the camera. What do you think? Thanks

[@npoleary]

Hey Tom, no not a service issue at all. Basically cameras when switched on (especially with auto white balance, exposure etc) need to focus and adjust for the light at the time. Previously it would take a few seconds to adjust but now Mercedes cars prime the camera ready for if you do reverse, you can be sure the camera view will be there instantly 🤓 Hope that helps answer your question!

[@tomrobben4880]

Thanks Nick. The camera opens every time I slow down and can continue for at least 30 minutes. I only asked because I haven’t seen any other Mercedes do the same.

[@npoleary]

Hey Tom, 30 minutes? What you mean it stays open after it’s opened once? No that’s not right…when most new Mercedes slow down, the camera will open to expose but as soon as you travel faster, it’ll close the immediately. Have you spoken with your local Mercedes? They’ll of course take a look

[@tomrobben4880]

@@npoleary Sorry I didn't really make myself clear. I have had friends driving behind me noticing that every time i slow down the rear camera opens. When I travel faster it closes again. Thought it was a fault but you have now cleared that up for me. Mine is a 2002 car and I have yet to see another Mercedes do the same so it must be a relatively new feature. Keep the videos coming Thanks again Nick.

[@kosmozpl]

Hi Nick. I have found your channel and It's fantastic. A lot of great stuff about MB. I have GLC and your videos helped me few times. Maybe You can help me with one more problem. I don't knwo why but my MBUX cannot remember some settings. For example Dynamic Select - it's always set up on Comfort and switching on start/stop system after any restart of a car. I tried to switching of/on this option in menu but no result. Other thing is switching off anti towing sensor. It's always switched to ON after car restart.

[@npoleary]

Hey thanks Pawel! Glad you enjoy the videos! I’ll try and keep them coming! No don’t worry, most modern cars do this now, sadly anything to do with safety systems, alarms or drive modes always reset to their default position upon an engine switch off. So Dynamic Select will always start up in Comfort (or electric if it’s a hybrid). The same with the alarm, you turn it off per session as it will always default to on. Hope that helps!

[@kosmozpl]

thx!

[@leahc62]

Thanks for another useful video Nick!! My hubby is just after saying he wishes Audi had videos like this for his car. I said to him Audi are trash they don’t have as much tech as the new mercs that’s why we need these educational videos 😂😜

[@npoleary]

Haha hey Audi are a German make 😅I wouldn’t say they are trash! 😂 Glad you’re loving the videos though!

[@Budhah1]

Son used my 2016 E 350 4 matic when he was in town, told me he hates to go back to San Diego to his Audi.. but one thing he does like, Every time he gets over speed limit it warns him he is speeding.. I really need that. At 76, I still have a heavy foot.

[@SB1241]

As far as I’ve seen, #4 Active Lane Keeping Assist only works for solid white lines. You get a slight vibration on dashed lines but no active assist unless you have the Driver Assistance package?

[@npoleary]

Hey Sham, that’s right 🤓 Rumble for dashed lines (but if a car is coming the other way the car could take action if you have the driving assistance package) If it’s a white solid line then yes it’ll do that more often Of course using indicators switches it off instantly 🤓

[@alexvectomov]

Hi Nick, thank you for these videos, I have taken and learned a lot from them. However, I would still have a question about the active lane keep assist, because honestly, I have to turn this off every time I drive in my car. Is there a more detailed setting? I've had a few times where the car has stamped on the brakes when crossing lanes - absolutely terrifying and I find it very dangerous for the car behind me. It happens for example on roads that are being repaired, also sometimes by innocently cutting a corner etc.. I don't mind the vibration of the steering wheel, or the autocorrect that goes "over" easily, but the stomp on the brakes is something I really hate. Anyone has the same problem?

[@npoleary]

Hi Alex, thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos! It all works via the system’s in built camera, it looks at the road ahead. If it detects a car coming the other way and you drift over a lane marking, best to dab the indicator just once so it won’t jolt you back into lane🤓

[@michaelsutcliffe5149]

Nick, I bought a new E Class in October 2021, a showroom model instead of waiting some 12 months for a new build. I took delivery of the vehicle and attempted to log into Mercedes me, however I could not as it did not recognise my car. The MB showroom looked into this for me and said the Hermes box was missing with the chip in and would have to await for a call up to have it fitted. It has now been 9 months and I still have not had the call up for the upgrade so unable to connect to Mercedes me for the full advantage of the car. Do you have any idea as to when Mercedes will be upgrading these car purchased as a showroom modle. Thanks for your advice.

[@npoleary]

Hey Michael, ooo very nice! No sadly the worldwide semiconductor shortage is still ongoing. I believe your local Mercedes will contact you when it’s available again.

[@BMWF900R]

Thanks Nick do you know why myGLC 2021 premium plus haven’t got Augmented reality I been told they no longer are part of the prem +

[@npoleary]

Hey Suna, Due to the Semiconductor shortage Mercedes had revised their specification at the start of the year to continue building cars. It’s not available of the vast majority of models now. Fingers crossed that new models acquire it again in the future when things normalise.

[@athulakaluarachchi2282]

pls how to solve e class 230 '' longer stopping distance start engine ''

[@ralphthebulldog5163]

Nick i'd love to know how my GLC300 AMG Premium park assist works! press the button but it nevers finds a space? despite there being a few.

[@npoleary]

Sadly Active Parking Assist parking assist had been removed from certain new models from approx 2020 onwards. This was due to the new United Nations regulation (UN-R-79). This basically requires systems like this to have a hands on / hands off sensor to detect if you have your hands on the steering wheel or not. I'm sure Mercedes-Benz are working hard on this for future models in years to come but hasn’t been available on new cars for a while.

[@pbateman62]

Wondered who that was stood staring at 8:21 then realised it was Hamilton 🤣

[@npoleary]

Haha yeah he’s spooked me out a couple of times 😂

[@226chesterjason]

Hey, I wonder how to change music tracks, is it on wheel or somewhere on mbux ?

[@npoleary]

Multiple ways, on the steering wheel you could select Media and just simply swipe up/down. You could say “Hey Mercedes, next track”. Or you could use the touchpad on the middle which actually has a next track shortcut button on the top 🤓

[@orwellboy1958]

I did know most of these things relivent to my S class because of the guy who familiarised me when I purchased it, now what was his name........... oh yes Nick O'leary 😉👍

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Nick himself sold the car to you? Incredible. That must have been one of the best dealership experiences. Nick is awesome and helpful. 🙂

[@npoleary]

Haha thanks Illya! 🤓

[@npoleary]

Thanks Lightning Farron 😇 I have a secret for you though next week on the next video 👀

[@orwellboy1958]

@@ClaireYunFarronXIII no, Nick didn't sell me the car a guy called Ian Vennell sold me my S class, my SLC and my wife's A class. Both guy's are excellent at what they do, Nick is exactly the same in person as he is in front of the camera.

[@jamr3315]

Great video as always !! One question. In what way can I turn off the ‘ active brake assist ‘ permanently?

[@npoleary]

Hey James, no sadly safety systems cannot be switched off permanently but if you do need to switch off per session, you can do that in Vehicle Settings menu.

[@jamr3315]

@@npoleary Thx Nick. Yeah, I have to turn three things off per session ( ESP, Active brake assist, automatic stop-start)

[@npoleary]

Oh how come? Are you racing on a track? 🚗 💨

[@dorsetboronia4551]

@@jamr3315 why do you want to turn them off? Aren’t those features WHY you buy this car? Those safety features and ease of driving features are WHY I have stuck with Mercedes for last 20 years.

[@jasonjonston948]

Hi Nick I have a 2018 E class coupe and have noticed their is no visual notice of the volume of the radio on the centre screen or anywhere in fact is their any way to change this or is this not a feature on Mercedes and do you just have to play the volume level by ear ?

[@npoleary]

Hey Jason, yes that’s right, 2018 E-Class’s did this so it’s not a fault and sadly no I’ve never seen an option to change it on screen

[@Colibri1931]

Thanks for all your videos. Can you tell me if it is possible to add a microphone into my v class 2018. My guests in the back can’t hear my talk. Cheers

[@npoleary]

Hey Colibri1931, no worries! Glad you’re enjoying them! 🤓 Really sorry, I haven’t seen or heard anything like that in Mercedes-Benz spec before. Not sure if a 3rd party one was installed how it would integrate with the speakers etc

[@Colibri1931]

@@npoleary I have found other videos with voice amplification built into the v class. Is this something that I can get upgraded with my van. Cheers once again

[@npoleary]

This could be something that other countries offer as spec can vary all the way round the world but sorry I haven’t seen that before

[@chrisblairphoto2175]

Active lane assist, Jolt is a light word for one it does. For me it slams on and it’s nearly caused me to crash a couple of times now. I turn it off every time I get in the car now.

[@david9points]

Great video as usual Nick. One question.....How can I tell if I have the Active Brake Assist? I get the red triangle, and the beeping, as you mention. Little reluctant to try and drive into another car though. 😆

[@npoleary]

Hey David, which model do you have and what year? 🤓

[@david9points]

@@npoleary It's the CLA AMG Line 2018

[@npoleary]

Ah, your local dealership will most likely be able to confirm exactly but from memory the CLA’s from 2018 had Adaptive Brake Assist which can assist you with braking but will not brake autonomously. Hope that helps clear it up!

[@sharonpage4557]

@@npoleary Does that mean you have to react first? Really great videos by the way. I still haven’t tried out active parking assist and have watched your video on that three or four times but I still haven’t ever had the parking assist message come up. You’ve given me particular confidence now to have mine serviced at a Mercedes dealership so thank you for that good advice too. I can’t believe I was ‘persuaded ‘ by the car dealership I bought mine from to buy a three year warranty 🙄

[@npoleary]

Hey Sharon, it depends on the model to be honest! If the wording on spec sheets says “Active Brake Assist” then it’ll brake autonomously in the event of an impending collision. Any other wording like “Collision Prevention Assist” will require user interaction.

[@amg4616]

Hi Nick, the traction control button..how does it work? Does it need to be in OFF or ON mode? Any idea?

[@npoleary]

Traction control should always been on, unless you need it off for specific reason like you want to the wheels to spin under hard acceleration. So track use in a controlled way Or if you’re in snow and want the wheels to spin to get out of stuck in the snow

[@amg4616]

@@npolearyOh I see..nice one Nick 👍👍

[@montha123]

Hi nick a quick question for u regarding paint warranty , I bought a new aclsss saloon amg line in black earlier this year , it’s destroyed in water marks , this has never happened any car I’ve ever had in the last 30 years that I’ve been driving , it’s that bad now that I’m waiting on a professional Detailer to do a 2 stage compound on it & then he will ceramic coat it but it’s an expense I didn’t expect to be doing on a brand new car just after a few months, I went to my dealer but they didn’t want to know about it really !! Should I push them further on this or take the hit and fix the problem myself

[@DeeSock]

I am guessing Nick wouldn't really know for sure the exact causes in this case but evidence of reputable regular detailing might help your case. The black color likely accentuates the effect compared to other colors. The ceramic coating will likely be the biggest part of the expense anyway

[@npoleary]

Hey Motorcycle Addict, Yes that does sound strange but it’s unlikely to be the actual paint. I have had a similar thing before when a car has been washed with hard water from the tap and it dried in the sun. It should have been at least wiped off but ideally wiped off and dried in the shade. But…there are many factors here as water can appear on a car’s bodywork from loads of places. A bodywork expert / detailer might be able to shed some light into what caused it. Bet it’ll look though after a ceramic coat! 👌🏼

[@RC-un5ob]

Hi Nick, great videos you make! I just found your channel and subscribed immediately since I just ordered my new CLA 200 Progressive and it's going to be my first MB (to be delivered in September)!, so your videos are very helpful for a rookie like me. Although, I have 3 questions: 1. The dealer told me that, right now, the CLA doesn't have Sat Nav, and the only way to have navigation is with Apple/Android Auto, but looking at your videos (some very recent) I can see Sat Nav is still a thing, so I am very dubitative as to if he gave me the right info (I'm in Mexico) 2. Looking at some comments here, I can see some people have problems with the Active Lane Assistant, and I'm nervous about it. I can see in the video that it just "pulls" you back to your lane, without using any kind of aggressive breaking or such, but, looking at these comments, they tell otherwise (some of them saying it could have caused an accident), so, I'm confused about it. 3. About the MBUX themes, I liked your workaround for the ambient lighting changing alongside the driving mode, but my question is, can the themes be changed trough voice command as you can do with the profiles? BTW... talking about themes, do you have a video with a step-by-step guide on how to create a theme from scratch? Thanks in advance Nick!

[@npoleary]

Thanks RC, Glad you love the videos! I’ll keep them coming every Friday at 4pm! Oooo very nice, would love a CLA myself! I’ll try and answer your questions, but sadly speciation on cars varies massively round the world, for example with your first point where you mention about the Sat Nav. In the UK Mercedes-Benz vehicles have Sat Nav as standard from factory so I had no idea there was an option to not even include it until posting videos on my channel where I heard from other countries in the world where it might not be included. Really sorry I haven’t seen one without it as they all have it here. With Active Lane Keeping Assist, it’s basically an assistance system that helps keep you in lane and if you drift out of very clear lane markings without indicating for example on a dual carriageway or motorway, it can utilise one sided braking to jolt you back into lane. However this is a jolt not a smooth motion and would only activate if you drift over a lane marking. If you intentionally drive over the white line and not drift then it of course won’t do anything. Yes MBUX Themes are quite cool! Sadly you can’t activate them via voice as Themes can control some driver functions which of course are not allowed on voice assistant systems for safety. Making a Theme is easy, you just set all of the settings the way you want them, then go to the Theme section and create a new one. It’ll save the settings as they are. Hope that helps!

[@RC-un5ob]

@@npoleary Hey Nick, thanks for your answers! Yeah, the moment I saw the CLA I felt in love with it, and I was very fortunate because I had ordered a Mazda MX-5 previously but they were very delayed with it, so, I had the chance to see more cars, and ended up cancelling it and ordering the CLA. The only thing I'm still thinking is the color, I'm between "Mountain gray" or "Denim Blue", which one is your fav between those 2 for a CLA? Ok, so, about the MBUX themes and the Sat Nav, understood and noted, thank you very much. Just a question: I saw that, when creating a theme, what's added is, for example, driving mode, lighting color and dashboard info, but does it also add, lets say, the A/C info (on/off, temp), panoramic roof position (or at least the blind), your favorite music, seats position and outside mirrors position (not just per profile, which I was told is possible all 3, but per theme), or anything else I'm missing? About the Active Lane Assist, so... let's say for example that I'm on a 3 lane highway, very clear lane markings, but I'm completely alone, so I don't need to indicate a lane change. The moment I start changing without indicating, does the system is going to pull me back to my lane?, or it just activates when it detects imminent collision or cars around me? Finally, does it give you a previous visual/auditive warning or is there any way to see the lane info on the dashboard? Thanks in advance Nick!

[@npoleary]

Ah awesome! No I think that’s just about everything on Themes it can’t save everything but it does save quite a lot! With Active Lane Keeping Assist, I would recommend that if you’re going to travel over a lane, that you indicate to let the car know. Potentially if that manoeuvre was performed too slowly, it might think you’re drifting so it’ll activate and bring you back into lane. If any safety systems kicks in, it’ll always notify somewhere, for Active Lane Keeping Assist it comes up on the dashboard.

[@RC-un5ob]

@@npoleary Ohh, I see. Alright!, thanks for your answers Nick, and for your videos too, obviously. The info you provide is invaluable, really. I'll reach out again if some other doubt comes up. Thank you so much.

[@rw80]

My Volvo V40 also had an active bonnet. So not only Mercedes.

[@issamhessani5423]

Hi, , I would like to know if you have ever tried a Mercedes GLE 450 in winter conditions? I have a 2021 GLE 450 and find it dangerous on slippery pavement. I'm talking about slippery, but passable. For example, yesterday, I was at the maximum capacity of the car in terms of stability and small cars without all-wheel drive passed me without difficulty on the highway. However, I have good tires (Toyo GSI 06). Following my research, I understood that the GLE 450 is rear-wheel drive with on-demand all-wheel drive. I contacted the dealer several times, today they asked me to fit a Mercedes approved tire brand. I just ordered Blizzaks with the exact original size. Do you think the problem is really because I installed 255/60r19 tires instead of 275/50r20. Is the car smart enough to calculate friction by considering the 2 cm difference in tire width? Best regards,

[@npoleary]

Hey Isaam, no sadly not! However if you’re driving in winter conditions, for maximum grip, you’d be better off with winter tyres or all season tyres. It depends on the climate etc GLE’s 4MATIC’s are 50:50 split in the UK 👍🏼