Mercedes Benz DRIVING ASSISTANCE Package - FULL WALKTHROUGH GUIDE

[@The_Variable_Rider]

Dude you are a true reference to MBUX. Whenever I have a question, I go down the rabbit hole in youtube and always end up finding the answer in your channel. Great explanations, keep it up for us!

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Will do! I’ll keep em coming!

[@davesmith5656]

One add here (that Nick, being the excellent driver that he is, would not demo) : the brake assist will optimally "slam on the brakes" for you if a situation arises where you are braking (hard) to stop to not rear-end a car in front of you. It's like the car says, "You're not braking hard enough, let me do that for you, I can some to a full stop sooner than you can." And it goes ahead and does that. Also, when you pull in or out of your garage, you may discover that your car is a bit paranoid, and reluctant to trust you to not scratch its paint job (it will beep at you)! If you don't know where your car is relative to walls and small paint cans, shelves, and assorted stuff, that can be a bit disconcerting. It will also beep at hedges. Presumably, it will beep at dogs and cats and children and adults and Sasquatch, too.

[@npoleary]

@davesmith5656 very true! I do plan on testing it (in a controlled way) one day!

[@davesmith5656]

@@npoleary -- I'm guessing that it will try to stop at the same distance you have set for the proximity warning. One way to test, since you know pretty much when you can stop, might be to accelerate from some forty yards back towards an intentionally flimsy piece of plywood, maybe even with an old mattress leaned against it. Then brake (not "emergency", but hard), planning on giving yourself only one foot from the barrier. The car won't cheerfully agree with that, and you can feel the brake depress while it calibrates with traction control to produce about in inch of skid before coming to a full stop - probably at about a yard from the barrier. Do you have life insurance? (Joke.)

[@npoleary]

The new Active Brake assist will brake automatically (in an emergency way). The older systems were where it applies more braking force if you’re applying enough. But yeah one day I’ll hopefully try it out!

[@pacodanzy3597]

Thanks Nick I just bought a new GLE53 And I have been binging on your videos but this one right here is the cream of the crop my wife and I love your videos keep up the good work the good work a fan for life

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏 glad you enjoy them! I’ll keep em coming!

[@richarde962]

Thank you Nick, I just found out my new Mercedes has the driver assistance package. Your video explained the functions so clearly. Keep up the good work I really enjoy your videos.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏🙏

[@dorsetboronia6744]

Thank you Nick. Wonderful explanations. I am 79 year old Australian female. Had our EQA 250 AMG for 3 months. Following the C 350 e. Fabulous vehicles. ( It is our seventh Mercedes.) But a lot to learn. My husband 86 yrs and I love the idea that it is on full alert, even though we don’t understand much of it, and just drive as we always have. Love Love Love. You and your channel are brilliant.

[@npoleary]

Oh awesome! Thank you! Glad you’re loving the channel! Ah amazing! I’ll try and keep the videos coming!

[@Frankie5Angels150]

Well, it’s a good thing you identified yourself as an Australian female because it matters so much in determining whether you’re an 1d10t or not.

[@TheDerekJH]

Hi Nick, Derek from Canada, Getting my GLB later this week with most Addons included but crazy thing is it doesn’t have an integrated garage door opener Is it possible to retrofit one by replacing the rear view mirror The separate units are really ugly Thanks Derek

[@npoleary]

Hi Derek! Thank you so much for the Super Thanks! 🙏🙏 Ooo nice! A GLB! 🤓 Sadly I haven’t heard of that before, it doesn’t exist here in the UK on any Mercedes. That does sound pretty cool though!

[@note20ultra37]

What a perfect video, explained this so clearly and directly. Best Mercedes channel on KZbin

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🤓 glad you love the videos! 👍🏼

[@rick_brindle]

How cool. I asked my dealer a question and he sent me a link to your video. Unfortunately the answer wasn’t found in your video, but He’s sending his customers to your videos. So cool!

[@npoleary]

That’s cool! Thanks! What was your question? 🤓

[@rick_brindle]

@@npoleary My '24 GLE Coupè has Augmented Navigation but I couldn't find settings for the Traffic Light Assist. Apparently it's no longer available in the USA.

[@npoleary]

Ah interesting, I know specs vary round the world. Doing a quick search on Google it looks like that Mercedes have discontinued it. Sadly it’ll be different in every country round the world. Not sure why though. And apparently there was a traffic light countdown timer at some point? That sounds cool! I thought only Audi’s had that! Not sure why they don’t have it anymore though. I actually find the traffic light view annoying personally so I have it off but I do appreciate that it could be useful in a few scenarios.

[@rick_brindle]

@@npoleary Thanks so much for investigating. The variations between countries can be a little odd. The integrated dash cam will start recording when starting the car here in the US. Thanks again, Nick.

[@npoleary]

@rick_brindle yeah you’re right! 🤓

[@robertshawiv1513]

Great info! I absolutely love the driving assist package. It’s technology at its finest. I’ll never have another vehicle without it. It’s absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏻

[@npoleary]

No worries! Thanks Robert!

[@deenpon7486]

Nick, Another very helpful video. Thanks. The Owner’s Manual in many places is poorly written and/or confusing. I have a new 2023 C300 with Driving Assistance package. But the controls on my steering wheel is a bit different from the one you shown on your video, e.g. the preferred car distance is only one button. Would appreciate a short video explaining the updated controls for Driving Assistance.

[@npoleary]

I would love to, I’ll speak to Mercedes over the next few months and see if I can get my hands on one! 🤓

[@muc2810]

thx nick, in my opinion the most informative video the last weeks. my new A250e compact hybrid is going to be build next week with this amazing assistance package.

[@npoleary]

Great to hear! Ah you'll love it! And the hybrid system too, I'd love that model!

[@Jazzmaster71]

Best video for explaining the assitance and safety functions on the Mercedes.

[@KC_Smooth]

Very cool. The buttons are the same but in a mirror reversed Configuration here in the US.

[@dnzdrakrks7549]

Yeah same

[@johnsmith100]

Nick, your videos are superb ! Explanations are educating and clear, video and audio are perfect ! I even enjoy listening to your British accent. Thanks !

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏🙏 Glad you enjoy them!

[@tonyhey8081]

Hi Nick, I’ve just bought a 70 plate E class with driving assistance, so this video was very helpful. By coincidence I’m buying the car from MB Poole even though I live up the North West. I was hoping to possibly meet you when I come to collect, but Jake has said that you aren’t there very often now that you’ve taken on new projects. Cheers.

[@npoleary]

Ah very nice! I do pop in from time to time as it my local Mercedes! I do want to get back in to film some more stuff. Plus I have got some more Mercedes videos again coming very soon! Ooo sounds very nice! 👌🏼

[@deepakpai1191]

Thanks Nick. You are making my driving experience of my new GLE 350 de, more and more enjoyable. Please keep up the good work.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏 Will do, planning out the next videos for 2021 already! Keep your eyes peeled late morning New Year’s Day! Be Safe & have a good Christmas!

[@philmasebo4882]

Nick I am about to buy a Merc your video is one of the best describing the assist system. I wonder whether you do have a video describing different features for different GLE AMG models and alike

[@npoleary]

Ah very nice! Thank you! I have lots of tutorials and walkthrough guides of Mercedes on my channel! Full playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLyo-duQc8myrIUUrWIi19L1M4FFccvByy

[@LasloCanadi]

This is the best all in one place video explaining the assistance features. What ticked me off was when I got an e class with stereo cameras but no active lane change.. some of the features were simply not there. no sign recognition. 🤷🏻‍♂️ it’s a confusing mess often times

[@npoleary]

Thanks Larry! Glad you liked the video! The Driving Assistance Package is the one that upgrades the radar and sensors on the car to offer some more assistive technology like lane keeping, radar cruise control & more.

[@LeisureHour]

Excellent demonstration and explanation of the Driving Assistance Package. I had most of this on my previous (2nd Gen) B Class and it was excellent. I'm currently driving another (very similar!) make of German vehicle with much of this type of system but it isn't quite as good as the Mercedes one, so I have just ordered a new B250e Premium Plus with Driver Assistance Package, which I'm very much looking forward to, but have no idea yet when I'm likely to get it. In the meantime I'm really enjoying your channel whilst I wait to get back into a Mercedes!

[@npoleary]

Awesome thanks Pete! Ooo sounds like you’ve gone for all of the gadgets! 🤓 I’m sure you‘ll love it! And thanks for watching and of course your kind comments!

[@rickk532]

Thank you. Informative, comprehensive and inclusive.

[@npoleary]

Hi Rj K, Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@findmeahandle]

This is mad! I could never find a video explaining ALL of the features.

[@npoleary]

Thanks Ruhel! Glad you enjoyed this video! 🤓

[@ataisa1]

Nick: You are just awesome We have learned all features of our 2023 EOS 580 from your teachings on KZbin . Mercedes should refer all their clients to your episodes on line. The Mercedes Dealer instructor in our case does not come close to your communicating skills and detailed knowledge of the endless features found on Mercedes cars. Thank You kindly for all you do in such a pleasant way Sincerely J A Fridman MD Miami Fl

[@npoleary]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏🙏 And thank you so much for watching! I’ll keep the videos coming! 👀

[@MetrisGirl]

Cheers nick. So very helpful. Your friend from Mercedes-Benz of Wesley Chapel Florida.

[@Star-ty1nx]

Great video Nick. I got my GLC300 (US Model) last July and it came equipped with option DA2 Driver Assistance Package. For several months I was able to use the Active Lane Changing function. However this function doesn't work anymore. I wonder if I have by accident changed one of the settings. Do you have any suggestions on how I can regain access to this function? Thanks

[@npoleary]

Hey Star, sadly it not available on most cars in the UK unless there’s some sort of hands on/hands off sensor on the steering wheel. If I remember, it was on the centre screen in the middle of the car, in HOME, SETTINGS, ASSISTANCE and then Active Lane Change Assist 🤓 Hope that helps!

[@rex86uk]

wow my car has this and i didnt even know, the old cruise control had limitations mainly around adjusting speed and this is on the ball. will definitely give it a try today

[@metalstorm45]

Nice video. Pre-Safety Plus certainly works well in rear end collision.

[@npoleary]

Thanks Metalstorm!

[@mohammednejad353]

The only option I would have loved to have is active pot hole assist! Every time my car goes over a pot hole, I feel the wheel just broke off. E220d cabriolet 2019.

[@andicampbell8621]

Very helpful again Nick. I had a go in mine today and was strange to just indicate, and the car will overtake for me 😁 I`ve had cars with ACC and lane keeping assist before, but never one that`ll basically drive for me. I wish lane assist wasn`t set to 'on' by default tho`.

[@npoleary]

Ah thanks for watching! 🙏🙏 glad you enjoyed the video!

[@UmeshSamani]

Great Video Nick! Explains the package in full depth, in fact I'll put a link to this video on my website to tell customers about the package on the cars that I have for sale.!

[@npoleary]

Ah awesome thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 🤓

[@bernaheyen5937]

Great video Nick. I been watching your videos and they are very informative. My GLS 400D was delivered to me last week and your videos helped me navigate the features of it. Great work Nick!👏

[@npoleary]

Thanks Berna! 🤓

[@meafromTokyo112]

Right,This is Incredible ! While we were driving on Expressways my side wheels front & rear just brakes a little and keep be back to my lane,steering wheels also vibrates or something It’s scary to experience it,Good thing we have this on our car,We really made a good choice in buying Mercedes.I’m a Beginner driver.😊

[@npoleary]

Awesome MeiMea&KChannel! Yes the driving assistance package is amazing on Mercedes-Benz cars! Would love it on my own! 🤓

[@meafromTokyo112]

@@npoleary Surely is. I have been watching your videos ever since which makes us also decide to go for Mercedes.,your videos helps me a lot..a BIG Thanks😊

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you like them! 🤓

[@ramirotrillo]

Great vídeo. I am from Spain and own a GLC 220 CDI 2023 with most of the features of Driving Assistance Package including Active Distance Assist Distronic, Active Lane Keeping Assist, etc. but I do not have Active Steering Assist. I wondered if it's possible to install it now.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Sadly it’s not available everywhere due to laws and regulations. Even since producing this video it’s been available in the UK on quite a number of models. Best thing to do is chat to Mercedes and they can let you know which models would support it in the future

[@Star-ty1nx]

Thanks Nick for posting your informative videos. However, I still have a question: Will the Active Brake Assist system always be ON whether the Adaptive Cruise Control has been engaged or not? I found out that it works fine when the Adaptive Cruise Control is engaged, but I’m unsure if it does when the ACC is disengaged. I really don’t want to try to test this feature because of the risk involved if it didn’t work.

[@npoleary]

Hey Star, most modern Mercedes have Active Brake Assist as standard but yes it is always on/active. Obviously don’t try it out, it’s a safety system that is designed to save the occupant’s life or at the very least reduce the severity of an impact

[@kingsleyclark7240]

Another great and informative video Nick explained superbly Thank you for your time

[@taxicrew1]

Great vid I know things now and had the car since June lol. Keep the great work up. 👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@npoleary]

Awesome thanks Paul!

[@TheDonshaz]

Brilliant video as always

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Cobraguy321]

Brilliant video Nick. Very well explained and informative. Thanks

[@npoleary]

Glad you enjoyed the video! 🤓👍🏼

[@asifsaddique431]

Great video, bought this package for my GLA Hybrid

[@npoleary]

Awesome Asif! I think you've fully spec'd your one out right? 🤓

[@realmobileincome9527]

Should be standard kit these days..

[@pretoriusone]

Thank you for your videos. I’m having my GLC delivered tomorrow. As it is lockdown in Belgium as well, the delivery is limited to just handover the keys ... Mecedes Belgium send me a couple of videos covering the basics, so I’m very happy I discovered your channel yesterday. Thanks a lot. Nice to see the relaxed approach as well not like the overexcited vlogs you often see.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Ooo very nice! I’m sure it won’t take you long to master all of the buttons 😜

[@srinivasms3581]

Nice and crisp explanation. Very clear.

[@fastlife711]

I'm glad I saw this video, because I just got a 2019 c300 and It's So Fun to Drive&I'm learning different things about the car everyday,lol.

[@npoleary]

Awesome Marco pollo! 🤓

[@jolynnbommarito3359]

I just got one too Marco Pollo same car and also enjoying all of Oleary;s videos.

[@mofathi6421]

another great video Nick. Super helpful and it's helped me make a decision to add the pack to my newly ordered EQA.

[@npoleary]

Awesome thank you! 🤓🙏 Ah very nice!

[@DigitalJunior2003]

I’m looking at the EQC and went past your dealer in Poole last weekend. Wish I’d known about you then. Unfortunately now 320 miles away

[@npoleary]

Oh dang! Maybe next time! Mercedes-Benz of Poole is great, stunning views across the water, an AMG centre and one of the first dealerships in the UK to have EQ Electric vehicles! ⚡️⚡️

[@DigitalJunior2003]

Nick O'Leary why is there so little choice of interior colours for the EQC compared with other markets ? It’s either sport and beige or AMG and black only

[@npoleary]

Hi Digital Junior, To be honest it’s like that for all models in Mercedes-Benz in the UK with the exception of a couple. I wish I knew too! Some light interiors look extremely high class and complement the car’s interior well!

[@HousewerkRecords]

Fantastic video. Glad I found this video. Great explanation of all features. Definitely subscribing to your channel.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏 🙏 Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@raffishefa2742]

Great videos and informative channel. Feels really nice that your local dealership is shown here (which I can see from my window lol). And, Nick, you demonstrate a car with a whole lot of information, in videos and in person, both. Keep up the great work.

[@npoleary]

Thanks Raffi! 🤓

[@martinmoran8200]

Nick another brilliant video and explained in simple and clear terms If you read the manual as I did when I picked up my GLE 450 it’s actually more complicated and more difficult to understand than your video so well done Keep them coming

[@npoleary]

Hi Martin, Glad you found it helpful! Yes the manual is quite a long one!

[@mohamedshaaban1204]

Hi Nick Thank you very much for your fantastic videos, I appreciate very much if you can similar video demonstrations of the EQS driver assistance package plus Thank you very much

[@npoleary]

Hey mohamed shaaban! Thank you glad you love them! Thanks so much for your suggestion! I’ll add it to the list of potential future videos!

[@maxborgen5131]

Umm. Interesting. A very informative step by step video Nick . Took my phone to the car and playing the video, I have just been out and tried it. Impressive technology. I'm old school and very comfortable doing reverse driving but with a few more uses I will improve my confidence with it.

[@npoleary]

Sounds Good! It’s a really neat system and one that shows how advanced some driver assist systems are out there!

[@ellensamir374]

What is the difference between driving assistance PLUS package?

[@npoleary]

Haven’t managed to test it since this video I’ve heard of this “plus” before so hopefully I’ll get to remake this video in the future but with the plus bit (whatever that bit includes!)

[@jairdevereaux9609]

You really explaned the DAP very well. As you are walking through feature, I'm comparing and contrasting with my current vehicle. I have been eyeing an MB, after have been eying a Volvo (subsequently purchased). I'm liking that the 2020 and better 63.

[@npoleary]

Ah thank you! 🙏 glad you enjoyed it!

[@aikjones1]

1st time on this channel, looks like it'll be a subscription after it all.. I haven't got this feature in my Prem Plus E220d, but I enjoy these features in my partners Kia Niro, quite smart these technologies & very handy for long distance driving.

[@npoleary]

Thank you Aik Jones for the sub! 🤓

[@print-master]

thanks nick, my 2016 c63s has all that plus intelligent lighting i feel protected knowing the car always has my back

[@npoleary]

Ooo very nice! 👌🏼

[@KA-ry6nz]

Thank you for explaining the features. I bought a 2024 GLC where the car automatically initiates Active Lane Change Assist when destination is set and cruise control is set. Is there a way to just turn off the car initiating this maneuver (Active Lane Change Assist)? I find this annoying and almost dangerous sometimes. I prefer to initiate it and car follows direction if safe to do.

[@npoleary]

No worries! Yeah our can do, it usually in Settings, Assistance, Active Lane Change Assist 🤓 Just toggle off in there

[@Met201101M]

Great video, as always. Thank you! I wonder why the Distronic light (the one with a car + speedometer icons) sometimes is fully green and in some instances the car icon half gets gray?

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Green means it’s active and grey means it is inactive.

[@michaelbastin9851]

wow! another great video: clear, concise, content Nick, cheers.

[@npoleary]

Thanks Michael! 🤓 glad you enjoyed it!

[@kashyapa608]

Great Explanation of all the features !

[@Crystalpal1978]

On my EQB im not getting anything happen with the dashed lines. I was hoping it would pull me back from going over them. Thanks

[@npoleary]

Most of the time it won’t do it for dashed lines but sold lines with oncoming traffic yes I produced a full tutorial video here: www.youtube.com/@npoleary/search?query=lane

[@TrinityOnline]

Very clear explanation. Does it help with U turns ? Example an auto stop If you are about to scrap a kerb in front or any visual camera aid for that?

[@npoleary]

Thanks Trinity Online! 🙏 glad you enjoyed it! Unfortunately no the hardware on the car wouldn’t be able to pick up what a kerb is. I guess LIDAR would be probably needed for that or something similar anyway. The Driving Assistance Package is purely just to help and take the strain of long motorway drives etc so unfortunately it can’t do U-Turns. Hope that answers your questions!

[@TrinityOnline]

Hello @@npoleary, Thank you for the response, appreciate it. In Singapore, U turns are very common and very often kerb scraping occurs due to narrow clearance. Hope in future mercedes can actually factor that in and that will make a truly perfect driving aid system. Thank you once again for the response. Take care.

[@rickfelix149]

2022 M-B Sprinter - where are the front radar sensors? My Driving Assistance (front) control quit working, no cruise control.

[@npoleary]

Really sorry Rick, I’ve never seen or sat in a Sprinter before so wouldn’t know. On most cars though, they are usually at the top of the windscreen or located near or in the badge on the front (depending on the specification)

[@AlessandroMaio82]

Nick, really apreciate your guide / explanation of the MB world.... I have a question for you about this option that I have found analyzing my vin ( W177 a 200 1.3L 163hp ) : 8U6 Assistance system steering wheel control changeover. My car does not have an icon like you shown at the minute 7.15... I only have the "active lane keeping assist" icon/function.... It is normal this situation ?? Tanx in advise !!! and cheers from Italy !!

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Ah the steering assist isn’t available on all models and it does vary from country to country, best thing to do is check with your local Mercedes as they’ll be able to give you the most up to date info.

Thanks for the video, Nick! Was really usefull!

[@npoleary]

No worries thank you! 🤓🙏

[@wanadidamahmood8043]

Hi glad I found this info from you. I just got my GLA 200 progressive line 2 days back. Waited for almost a year. Chip problem. Anyway wrt active lane keeping assist, how can I reduce the sensitivity? I find it very abrupt and was terrified with the experience.

[@npoleary]

Hey Wan, no worries! Glad you enjoyed it! Ooo very nice, not heard of Progressive Line before, is that something in Europe or USA? Some cars and specifications allow you to adjust sensitivity, in settings under the Assistance menu. Got a more up to date video on Active Lane Keeping Assist here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ol6YnnasntVqpq8

[@wanadidamahmood8043]

@@npoleary heh heh, progressive line. In south east Asia. To be specific kuala Lumpur. Malaysia

[@sunrise7236]

I got this on my order for a cla Hold up pre save plus is that also includes all the other stuff?

[@ianfairclough3516]

I’ve found that my car will occasionally recognise side road speed limit signs. This will be a issue if the side road sign is 30 m p h and I’m on a 60 m p h road.

[@npoleary]

Hi Ian, Usually the car is clever enough to know that you're on a road that says for example 60mph but of course there is a slight possibility it could pick it up. Map updates are always coming through on MBUX and NTG 5.5 systems which will make it even more reliable!

[@tony7bear]

It amuses me when I'm travelling behind a vehicle that has a sign stating that its top speed is limited to 60 or whatever and because the sign looks like a road sign my car will flash it up as the current road speed limit! Having said that I don't see why it would be an issue for you, a driver should be aware of what speed limit applies to the road that they are on, if they don't then they aren't paying proper attention :)

[@davekeller4488]

I was on the M25 the other day and worryingly it read one of the variable 60mph signs as 80mph. I would have thought there should be some logic that knows that the maximum sign possible for the UK is 70mph?

[@ianfairclough3516]

Tony Beardmore I was thinking if cars recognise road signs and automatically slow down to 30mph it could be awkward for those behind me.

[@tony7bear]

@@ianfairclough3516 my model doesn't automatically adjust the speed, it just shows the speed limit that it has scanned, I can see how that might be a problem if your car does that. You should try to avoid driving on roads that have side road junctions at less than 90 degree angles, the car won't be affected then as the signs won't be in view 😁

[@larune22]

I am looking for a 2020 low mileage B class and although there seems to be some availability I am finding no examples with DRIVING ASSISTANCE Package - so either it isn't typically mentioned in ads or very few cars have this option. Is there a way to search for this option or identify it e.g. does it come with certain engines or spec?

[@npoleary]

Hi ProjectTruth, The Driving Assistance Package as great as it is is extremely rare in the UK. It almost never comes through as a stock car pre built with it on and someone would have to specifically order it from new to get it. If you are considering a 2020 model, it might be worth having a look at new as well, you never know with January round the corner... If you did still want to go for used, I’m sure one will turn up eventually! You could always ask your local dealership to keep an eye out for you!

[@algambetta2373]

Enjoyed the video…being I drive 5-8 miles an hour over the speed limit here in the states…would like the ding ding shut off😊

[@npoleary]

Ah I’ve heard of these in some new cars! That will be a video one day I’m sure! 👍🏼

[@kasperolsen-lai6228]

Hi Nick. Just switched my VW ID.4 to a 2020 Mercedes E300de - picking it up in a weeks time. Thanks for this and all your other SUPER informative videos regarding Mercedes functionality. The only thing that bugs me is that lane assist is on per default due to regulations. On my ID.4 it was possible to use OBD dongle to set the lane assist to “off” or “Remember last setting” in order to avoid having to turn it off every time I start the car… is there a similar possibility in the 2020 E300de? It would be great to have the 2021 E300de with MBUX including touch screen instead of Command, but that would cost an additional 20.000 pounds 😎 Once again: Thanks SO much for all your videos; invaluable information for a new Merc owner like myself!

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying them! Sadly I wouldn’t know, I wouldn’t want to plug an OBD dongle into my own car just in case. Lane assist is only active above 40mph anyway and isn’t active when you indicate changing lanes

[@PullabhotlaSaiSuryaTeja]

I have recently bought GLA250e AMG Line Premium - Brand new 2025. The standard equipment shows that Driving assistance package is there, but I am unable to access the Active Steering Assist. Later I realised that I need to install DISTRNOIC feature, for which I paid, but I am still unable to use it. Does it mean my car cannot have the Active Steering Assist at all ? Please advise

[@npoleary]

I’m itching to try out this feature on cars, so to confirm you went onto the App and bought active distance assist? If so, that’s all that feature does. Active Steering Assist is the full package which you have to choose when building from new. This costs £1,600+. The item in the store is just for one of those items in the package for a fraction of the cost.

[@ahmedbaker2896]

An excellent guide into driver package . These videos make the purchase of a Mercedes much more easier! Thank you very much

[@npoleary]

Glad you like them Ahmed Baker! 🤓

[@kerrylockett1371]

Great video and you thoroughly explained it well. Thanks

[@npoleary]

Thanks Kerry! ^_^ 🙏

[@Jhelsted]

Just recived a new eqb whit the active driving assistenter package. It Can overtake a car by it self as show in the video.?? Also How does the route based speed engage so it slows Down for turns and roundabounds??

[@npoleary]

Hey Jonas, just to clarify it’s an assistance system so it can’t do anything by itself. Just don’t want anyone thinking the car will do something when it won’t 😅 Basically Active Distance Assist Distronic is constantly looking ahead when you have the system switched on. It can read speed signs or “latch” on to the car in front to keep at a set distance away. If you then move into the next lane and the road is clear, if you have set your speed higher then it will assist you with accelerating to your desired speed. In some countries, Active Lane Change Assist can assist with checking the blind spot and assisting performing that manoeuvre and then coming back into lane while using the indicators. Sadly not available on many cars in the UK but it’s pretty cool! 🤓 For Route based Speed Adaptation, it knows roundabouts and T junctions etc based off of the Sat Nav. Again an Assistance system, the driver is required to pay close attention and monitor it while in use.

[@edgardodj]

Thank you Nick for your channel and videos - they do really help a lot. I wonder if is it possible to add some assitance features later adfter you bought a car?

[@npoleary]

Thanks Edgaras! Glad you enjoy the videos! No sadly once a Mercedes is made, you can’t add things like this. I mean it probably would be possible but it would cost a lot of money for the hardware, upgraded sensors, mirrors with blind spot assist, new steering wheel to control it, upgraded multimedia system etc not to mention replacement bumpers with radar. Sadly Mercedes dealerships don’t offer this because they have to sell the cars as they’re described on their spec sheets so it’s best to find a car with it already on 🤓

[@meetthenormans3588]

Nick great video! Anyway to disable the speed limit indicator visual from the latest mbux dashboard? I have to constantly turn the audio off every time I drive.. 😅

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Is this like a newish car? It’s a regulation on new cars from what I’ve heard and has to be turned off manually per driving session

[@meetthenormans3588]

@@npoleary brand new, I think your right, makes sense it can just become a distraction even if you go over limit by 1mph.. hopefully it improves safety going forward

[@johncooper2707]

Valuable and informative video. I have just purchased 2017 E Class premium plus but it doesn’t seem to have this full package. The one I really miss from my previous Jag is Blind Spot Assist. How can I check for it. Also how can I check if Active Brake Assist is working. Thanks

[@npoleary]

Hey John, Thank you John! 🤓 Active Brake Assist will be working all the time, it would notify if there was something wrong. Regarding the other things, the Driving Assistance Package is a separate package for most cars in the UK. It is really cool but most of the features are offered for people who do lots of motorways driving. If you have Blind Spot Assist, you’ll see red warning triangles in your mirrors when someone is in your blind spot when travelling at speed.

[@SPHINX144]

I have this package in my c43 but mostly only use it on longer drives out of town. Can I be used in stop and go traffic where you need to come to a full stop and then keep going again?

[@npoleary]

Awesome! Some cars can do that but it depends on the specification of the car. I think it was called Stop and Go or something similar.

[@ustadhandsom]

Thank you . You said this system will recognize round about but if there is no car in front of you , will car automatically pause for car comming from right and stop automatically? Or driver has to do it manually?and same at traffic light. Will system recognize redight and stop ? If you touch brake paddel you have to set it up again.answere will be much operated. Thank you

[@npoleary]

No it will only slow you down as it’s just an assistance system, you will need to put your foot on the brake if there is a car coming. It won’t also recognise traffic lights so you will need to brake for that. It’s main use is on a dual carriageway or motorway at speed 🤓

[@ustadhandsom]

@@npoleary thankyou for answere

[@npoleary]

No worries 🤓

[@SimonZiegler-mx7hv]

I'm buying a used EQC that lacks Distronic (adaptive cruise, steering assist). Can I have this activated or fitted?

[@npoleary]

No sadly not, it’s a complex system that has to be installed at factory. Mercedes dealerships aren’t officially allowed to retrofit items anyway

[@stevecooksley]

Thanks Nick - got an EQC today with the package and this was great to know in advance before driving it. Do you know if everything is currently enabled with the chip shortage? I tried the lane change assist and nothing seemed to happen, even though I was in the adaptive cruise mode? There also seems to be other things missing, like augmented reality on the nav.

[@npoleary]

Hey Steve, ooo very nice! Sadly Active Lane Change Assist hasn’t been available for a couple of years now due to a United Nations Regulation (UN-R-79). I also haven’t seen Augmented Reality for quite a while either as I believe the specs had changed some time ago.

[@stevecooksley]

@@npoleary Thanks for the quick reply Nick - sadly it looks like it's lost a lot of the things I was hoping for - no more Burmester sound either! Still a great car though, first world problems eh?

[@sohailalrahi1047]

Another excellent video Nick. Many congratulations, your building up quite a following. The safety systems on the mercedes are second to none and I can totally see how it would make a driver feel safer. We'll don't Nick and thanks.

[@npoleary]

Thanks Sohail Alrahi 👍 I know I never expected my channel to take off like it has, it was only ever meant to be a small project at the start of the year! So I am very grateful! Thank you! 🙏

[@michalklucz6907]

Videos like these make me want the GLB even more :) Nick, regarding Active Lane Keeping assist system. What will happen if I am on the motorway, going left lane, and on the left I have a new lane to leave the motorway. will the car follow the solid lane (so go left) or stay on the original course?

[@npoleary]

Hi Michal, It is just of course a driver aid so won’t drive for you but it would stay on the motorway. But if you would have indicated it switches it off temporarily.

[@andrewcarruthers6934]

Very good video but I do find these various concepts confusing. It’s quite hard to work out just what is in your car and the impenetrable manual is hopeless.

[@npoleary]

Hi Andrew Carruthers, Absolutely I couldn't agree more, the gadget and specification list on some modern cars can be quite long. Each Mercedes-Benz dealership should have access to the factory spec sheet for each Mercedes-Benz linked to their Chassis number and in the UK most Mercedes-Benz dealerships have staff called Star Experts who can talk you through what your car has in plain English. They won't mind if you ask!

[@robwatson9014]

Andrew Carruthers - couldn’t agree more Andrew. Keep up the good work Nick.

[@theresaharvey2424]

Thank you for this video! The Driver Assist Package was my number one priority when I was searching for my GLC. So glad I am spending the extra money for it and cannot wait to get my SUV next Wednesday. Hope my salesman is as knowledgeable as you, but I will still watch your videos to learn all that I can about my first Mercedes!

[@npoleary]

Ah awesome thanks Theresa! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🤓

[@SupermanG17]

Please What is included on the base model of Class E 2022 AMG Line from the driving Assist ? Thank you

[@npoleary]

Hey Catalin, best thing to do is to get in touch with your local Mercedes dealership and they’ll be able to let you know 🤓 Specs vary quite a bit round the world, but they’ll be able to let you know what’s available 👍🏼

[@jack91522]

The steering assist bounces back and forth between the white lines. How do you set the steering assist to stay perfectly centered between the white lines?

[@npoleary]

Hey Jackson, sadly cars aren’t quite there yet. It’s only an assistance system so you still need to have both hands on the steering wheel. It’ll only assist when you get near the white line and nudge you back.

[@jack91522]

@@npoleary ok thanks. Thought it can do the same thing as my Tesla since both uses vision.

[@sviffy]

Can one use the cruise control and active distance assist distronic without it automatically adjusting itself because it spotted a new speed limit?

[@npoleary]

You can toggle it off I think it was called “Adopt Limit” Or something similar on Traffic Sign Assist settings

[@mattouli]

That lane change assist thing was scaring me! lol Gets a little confused by roadworks and contraflows

[@kostaki23]

Thank you very much for your great videos again Mr. O’Leary! I have a distronic plus package on a 2020 E class hybrid. Two things, several times now: when in full automatic mode and adaptive cruise control , when approaching a car on a traffic light from behind, my car fails to stop ( I guess) as I pressed brakes at the last moment ( usually it detects speed of a vehicle in front and brakes accordingly), in a traffic a behavior is ok. Second:”active brake assist inoperative, see manual” appears sometime on start. The car is clean mostly, I see it brakes a little in front if other vehicles. What do I do with this message, and if it doesn’t appear on start means everything is ok? Sorry for such a long message, but you seem to know everything on those topics)))

[@npoleary]

Hey Costas, thank you! Well Driving Assistance Package is primarily for use on dual carriageways and motorways. There are a couple of instances and scenarios where you can use it round town however with more dense traffic there may be more times when you’ll have to take over the assistance system. With the second one with Active Brake Assist, if it’s happened a couple of times I’d speak with your local Mercedes dealership and hopefully they can take a look and give it a once over.

[@kostaki23]

@@npoleary thank you very much, Mr. O’Leary!

[@jaggyjut]

Superb. Does one need to do any setup or all features are automatically enabled if the merc has driving assist package?

[@npoleary]

By default everything is enabled when you use it unless it has been switched off in settings 🤓

[@kostaki23]

Thank you for your great video, but how one find out what are the limitations of Distronic plus on 2020 E clas. It seems it doesn’t detect pedestrians and stationary vehicles

[@npoleary]

Hey costas, thank you! When you say limitations, what did you mean? It’s primary use (the Distronic function) is designed to be only used on motorways and dual carriageways so there shouldn’t really be any stationary vehicles on either road. It’s main use is to take the strain off of long journeys

[@kostaki23]

@@npoleary Thank you very much, what I meant was active brake assist))) I seem to have it but don’t know much about it, seems it react in the very last moment. Would be great to learn more.

[@npoleary]

Ah yes Active Brake Assist is a safety system it should only activate last second if it thinks you’re about to have a crash. I covered it briefly here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWqzpItuepd9fZo Of course don’t try it out, it’s a safety system 😎

[@kostaki23]

@@npoleary thank you very much for your answer and your great and very helpful videos!

[@npoleary]

No problem! 🤓

[@stuartbaker4444]

Hi Nick me again, great video. A question I have a 2024 GLA200 AMG-Line Premium, now. I paid extra for Distronic it’s great But. In your video you say you are doing an active 50mph then you enter a 30mph zone your car slowed down. Mine just carries on even though the speed limit icon is now flashing. Is it because tested car higher spec?

[@npoleary]

Thank you! I’ve heard about this new thing that you can pay to activate it. It sounds interesting! Not had access to a car with it on yet… I would imagine those types of features would be for the actual package though. The thing on the app is just for very very basic Distance Assist Cruise control only, no other features (I assume anyway)

[@tomf4547]

My 64 Reg s class W222 kept telling me to take a tea brake down the M62 and A1 last week. It was bang on, I was up at 4am and tired 👍👍

[@npoleary]

Ah attention assist! It is very clever!

[@smcl8419]

Just purchased a new GLB 200d amg premium line. I seem to have lane assist etc but dont have the warnings on my mirrors. Is there something i need to activate. Went into settings and searched for blind spot. It gave me an outline of how it works but didnt have anywhere to activate it. I also thought the 360 camera was on this vehicle but i dont think it is.

[@npoleary]

Sadly not all cars have Blind Spot Assist. It’s usually enabled by default if you have it. Quite commonly it’s only found on models that have the Driving Assistance Package but specs do vary round the world so it might be best if you chat to Mercedes they can let you know what you have 🤓 Blind Spot Assist is usually identifiable by small triangles in the mirrors.

[@smcl8419]

@@npoleary Thanks for the reply . Loving the videos. Most salesmen dont seem up to speed , or incapable of describing the tech. No triangles in my mirrors so pretty sure i dont have it.

[@npoleary]

s mcl no worries! Thank you!

[@rajeshj8383]

I get a bit worried by the electronic gear control of an automatic Mercedes car placed where normally the lightindicator are (near driving wheel). What happens if someone accidentally puts a car on neutral or reverse when driving at 80 kmph on highway.

[@npoleary]

Hey Rajesh, safety feature in place there 🤓 You can’t put it in reverse while driving, it won’t let you. You can put it in neutral so if you have done that by accident just nudge it down to drive again 🤓

[@sunrise7236]

Do you know they take away the lane change option ? Mine cla doesnt have it .2023 model

[@npoleary]

Active Lane Change assist hasn’t been available for a few years now. Basically it’s because of United Nations Regulations

[@aledlal64]

When are you going to cover brake recuperation i have a gla 250 e ? Alan

[@npoleary]

It’s on my list of future suggestions for videos, I will be covering it don’t worry 🤓

[@CPAforPFA]

For Mercedes-Benz USA model vehicles will be delivered by Mercedes-Benz USA without the microchip(Hermes Communication ) that operates the vehicles Hermes system control module. Ho does the lack of the Hermes affect the driver experience and what features will be missing ?

[@npoleary]

Hey Sandy Lenner, Best to double check with your local Mercedes-Benz to be sure but here in the UK, from what I’ve heard it will just affect use of the remote features. These things may be the Mercedes me app, Live Traffic & Online Map Updates.

[@jonaserginer4053]

Hey Nick how Can i turn on drive pilot on my Mercedes e class from 2019? And does it even have it?

[@npoleary]

Hey Jonas, really sorry I wouldn’t know if your car has it. It depends on your specification. It’ll be called the Driving Assistance Package and is an option to select at factory. You can usually tell if you have it by looking at your cruise control buttons and if you can can see anything relating to distance to the car in front, this would indicate you have it.

[@leokimvideo]

It's a great package but be prepared to go through brake shoes and disc's at an alarming rate. If you like spending money to have the brakes replaced at very short intervals enjoy the assist package

[@cameronmarch9332]

Had it, never encountered this problem

[@benjwal]

I have it to, had to replace rear break pads at 1700K but not sure if it is due to what you have stated. this is an super amazing feature and a must have for 1600 GBP (ok price)

[@M1_159]

Would never have that issue with a Tesla. Mercedes is 10 years behind!

[@Frankie5Angels150]

@@M1_159 True, but then there’s those whole “bursting into flames” and running out of juice in the middle of nowhere things to deal with. E-car drivers are the new Prius holes for the new century!

[@shrimpercj]

I have a A Class Prem Plus 2020.... would i have distronic??

[@npoleary]

It depends if you have it or not 🤓 Basically in the UK, Mercedes have packages called Executive, Premium & Premium Plus. There is also an extra package called The Driving Assistance Package, it’s very rare but some of the features on there are so good! It’s a separate package not combined with premium plus or anything

[@ArunPatel-hy5yk]

Hi Nick Bought MB GLB200. I have been watching your videos. Very professional and thorough. Thank you. I don’t have Driving DISTRONIC package but i have looked up Rjautomotive who is selling Kits for that to be done as DIY. Would you consider that as a safer option ? Would it void warranty ? Any thoughts please? Thank you

[@npoleary]

Hey @ArunPatel-hy5yk, Ooo very nice! Thank you! Glad you enjoy them 🤓 I’ve not ever heard of that before however yes any modifications done to any car regardless of the manufacturer would most likely void a warranty as that’s not how it was shipped when it was made. I’ve had people ask me before about retrofitting that sort of thing and I didn’t even know people were selling kits but there must be more to it. Driving Assistance Package is rather complicated, it has a different steering wheel, sensors on the front bumper / windscreen, upgraded sensors in the back and different menus in the multimedia system. That’s what I learned when I asked Mercedes prior to making this video. If you have specific questions about it though, I’d advise to contact Mercedes and see what they say. I would actually like to cover this topic again so need to get back in and film it again and see if anything’s changed 🤓

[@ArunPatel-hy5yk]

Hi Nick, thank you very much for your response. Yeah it’s not exactly Driving assistance package it’s just more like a adaptive cruise control so steering wheel beat you have to manure, but it will adapt the speed and keep the distance according to the adaptive cruise control but since it will give me a problem with warranty. I’ve still got five more years to go. I don’t want to take any chance I will just go with this. Better be careful next time when I buy I guess😊

[@erikjonker3290]

Hello Nick, again a very informative video. Question, can you also use it in a constant speed modus without the adaptive distance modus?

[@npoleary]

Hey Erik, not sure what modus is but basically Mercedes will either have Cruise Control and LIM (for limiter) or Distronic Active Distance Assist and LIM (for limiter) The last one is optional equipment and is only available when ordering at factory and is the one that maintains distance to the car in front. Normal cruise control does not have this Hope that helps!