Driving Assistance Plus Package
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Driving Assistance Plus Package
I've put down a deposit on a used approved E class estate but I've only got the spec list to go on and it lists a few things I would like clarification on.
It is the 220d AMG Line Premium Plus with the Widescreen cockpit so I know most things come as standard but not all.
Is Driving Assistance Plus the full autonomous system or autonomous "light"? The reason I'm unsure is I keep hearing about a Distronic system and I don't know if there is a difference. The spec list also states it has Drive Pilot, is that the same thing under a different name?
It also states it has Hands Free Access is that just another way of saying keyless entry?
Thanks in advance
It is the 220d AMG Line Premium Plus with the Widescreen cockpit so I know most things come as standard but not all.
Is Driving Assistance Plus the full autonomous system or autonomous "light"? The reason I'm unsure is I keep hearing about a Distronic system and I don't know if there is a difference. The spec list also states it has Drive Pilot, is that the same thing under a different name?
It also states it has Hands Free Access is that just another way of saying keyless entry?
Thanks in advance
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MB does not have a full autonomous driving mode.
Hands Free Entry is more than "keyless entry". Hands Free Entry allows one to keep the fob in one's pocket and simply open the locked door.
Keyless entry may require one to enter a code on a touch pad, etc. MB has hands free entry.
Hands Free Entry is more than "keyless entry". Hands Free Entry allows one to keep the fob in one's pocket and simply open the locked door.
Keyless entry may require one to enter a code on a touch pad, etc. MB has hands free entry.
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E Class Estate S213
I've put down a deposit on a used approved E class estate but I've only got the spec list to go on and it lists a few things I would like clarification on.
It is the 220d AMG Line Premium Plus with the Widescreen cockpit so I know most things come as standard but not all.
Is Driving Assistance Plus the full autonomous system or autonomous "light"? The reason I'm unsure is I keep hearing about a Distronic system and I don't know if there is a difference. The spec list also states it has Drive Pilot, is that the same thing under a different name?
It also states it has Hands Free Access is that just another way of saying keyless entry?
Thanks in advance
It is the 220d AMG Line Premium Plus with the Widescreen cockpit so I know most things come as standard but not all.
Is Driving Assistance Plus the full autonomous system or autonomous "light"? The reason I'm unsure is I keep hearing about a Distronic system and I don't know if there is a difference. The spec list also states it has Drive Pilot, is that the same thing under a different name?
It also states it has Hands Free Access is that just another way of saying keyless entry?
Thanks in advance
Keyless entry just means you don’t need to touch key to open car. Also, a quick kick under rear opens boot.
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W213 Night Edition 220d. (ML250 SLK350AMG)
I've put down a deposit on a used approved E class estate but I've only got the spec list to go on and it lists a few things I would like clarification on.
It is the 220d AMG Line Premium Plus with the Widescreen cockpit so I know most things come as standard but not all.
Is Driving Assistance Plus the full autonomous system or autonomous "light"? The reason I'm unsure is I keep hearing about a Distronic system and I don't know if there is a difference. The spec list also states it has Drive Pilot, is that the same thing under a different name?
It also states it has Hands Free Access is that just another way of saying keyless entry?
Thanks in advance
It is the 220d AMG Line Premium Plus with the Widescreen cockpit so I know most things come as standard but not all.
Is Driving Assistance Plus the full autonomous system or autonomous "light"? The reason I'm unsure is I keep hearing about a Distronic system and I don't know if there is a difference. The spec list also states it has Drive Pilot, is that the same thing under a different name?
It also states it has Hands Free Access is that just another way of saying keyless entry?
Thanks in advance
Here in Australia, the Driving Assistance Package Plus (P20) is s comprising Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC ****, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Active Lane Change Assist, Active / Evasive Steering Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist & PRE-SAFE® PLUS (P20)
This is not a full autonomous solution in that the car does not drive itself without a driver. No car fully does that yet.
Hands Free Access is "KEYLESS-GO package including keyless start function & HANDS-FREE ACCESS** (P17)" ie no hands needed to access to get in to the car. Keyless Go, is the function where you can start the car with the push button and no key is needed to start the car after you have access to the car
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W213 - E220d. W212 - E350 wagon
You don't mention what year car.
There were Premium plus packages differing for MY updates.
e.g. MY 2016 and 2017 still had cruise control activation via a steering column stalk rather than later models where cruise control was incorporated on buttons on the steering wheel.
There's also an option for "The Mercedes Me app" - opening vehicle using your cell phone.
Depending on your country and legality, there's also an "auto passing option".
There were Premium plus packages differing for MY updates.
e.g. MY 2016 and 2017 still had cruise control activation via a steering column stalk rather than later models where cruise control was incorporated on buttons on the steering wheel.
There's also an option for "The Mercedes Me app" - opening vehicle using your cell phone.
Depending on your country and legality, there's also an "auto passing option".
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2019 W213 E Class Estate
I've put down a deposit on a used approved E class estate but I've only got the spec list to go on and it lists a few things I would like clarification on.
It is the 220d AMG Line Premium Plus with the Widescreen cockpit so I know most things come as standard but not all.
Is Driving Assistance Plus the full autonomous system or autonomous "light"? The reason I'm unsure is I keep hearing about a Distronic system and I don't know if there is a difference. The spec list also states it has Drive Pilot, is that the same thing under a different name?
It also states it has Hands Free Access is that just another way of saying keyless entry?
Thanks in advance
It is the 220d AMG Line Premium Plus with the Widescreen cockpit so I know most things come as standard but not all.
Is Driving Assistance Plus the full autonomous system or autonomous "light"? The reason I'm unsure is I keep hearing about a Distronic system and I don't know if there is a difference. The spec list also states it has Drive Pilot, is that the same thing under a different name?
It also states it has Hands Free Access is that just another way of saying keyless entry?
Thanks in advance
You might want to try asking the question on a UK MB forum as well? (This is a USA one.)
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E Class Estate S213
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So the standard car comes with passive cruise control and lane departure warning. When you up grade to the active cruise control then the radiator grille star goes from hollow and open mesh to a plastic reflective cover as the radar is behind it. Think this was about £600 in UK. There was also the option to upgrade to driver assistance plus for about £1200 (i think) which linked everything up and gave you the "self driving" function. You will know if you have this because there will be a row of switches in the trim panel about the headlight control switch with a steering wheel symbol on one and a car between two converging white lines on another. After about 2018 the option choices were cut right down by MB UK and i think you could only get the more expensive package and only if you had Premium Plus pack. The dealer should give you the option (SA) codes and you will see exactly what it has or find one of the many VIN decoders online and see what is on the car?
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2019 W213 E Class Estate
It is, but the option packages are different in the UK and more likely to get responses from UK owners there, I like this site a lot but when we are talking market specifics it probably best to ask on the appropriate country forum.
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Audi A6 Avant
MB does not have a full autonomous driving mode.
Hands Free Entry is more than "keyless entry". Hands Free Entry allows one to keep the fob in one's pocket and simply open the locked door.
Keyless entry may require one to enter a code on a touch pad, etc. MB has hands free entry.
Hands Free Entry is more than "keyless entry". Hands Free Entry allows one to keep the fob in one's pocket and simply open the locked door.
Keyless entry may require one to enter a code on a touch pad, etc. MB has hands free entry.
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Audi A6 Avant
You don't mention what year car.
There were Premium plus packages differing for MY updates.
e.g. MY 2016 and 2017 still had cruise control activation via a steering column stalk rather than later models where cruise control was incorporated on buttons on the steering wheel.
There's also an option for "The Mercedes Me app" - opening vehicle using your cell phone.
Depending on your country and legality, there's also an "auto passing option".
There were Premium plus packages differing for MY updates.
e.g. MY 2016 and 2017 still had cruise control activation via a steering column stalk rather than later models where cruise control was incorporated on buttons on the steering wheel.
There's also an option for "The Mercedes Me app" - opening vehicle using your cell phone.
Depending on your country and legality, there's also an "auto passing option".
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Audi A6 Avant
So the standard car comes with passive cruise control and lane departure warning. When you up grade to the active cruise control then the radiator grille star goes from hollow and open mesh to a plastic reflective cover as the radar is behind it. Think this was about £600 in UK. There was also the option to upgrade to driver assistance plus for about £1200 (i think) which linked everything up and gave you the "self driving" function. You will know if you have this because there will be a row of switches in the trim panel about the headlight control switch with a steering wheel symbol on one and a car between two converging white lines on another. After about 2018 the option choices were cut right down by MB UK and i think you could only get the more expensive package and only if you had Premium Plus pack. The dealer should give you the option (SA) codes and you will see exactly what it has or find one of the many VIN decoders online and see what is on the car?
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2019 W213 E Class Estate
VIN
A vehicle identification number is a unique code, including a serial number, used by the automotive industry to identify individual motor vehicles, towed vehicles, motorcycles, scooters and mopeds, as defined in ISO 3779 and ISO 4030. VINs were first used in 1954 in the United States.
It is in a small "window" usually at the base of the windscreen and hidden in other places on the car.
http://mbepc.net/en/vin/
A vehicle identification number is a unique code, including a serial number, used by the automotive industry to identify individual motor vehicles, towed vehicles, motorcycles, scooters and mopeds, as defined in ISO 3779 and ISO 4030. VINs were first used in 1954 in the United States.
It is in a small "window" usually at the base of the windscreen and hidden in other places on the car.
http://mbepc.net/en/vin/
Last edited by jimbg; May 3, 2021 at 10:07 AM. Reason: Link to Decoder
Thanks I was asking jaffajim0 for VIN to pull data card.
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Mercedes E220d AMG Line Estate (S213) and Mercedes E220d AMG Line Cabriolet (A238)
If you have the plus package then yes you will get the "self driving", noting that there was an improvement in functionality for 2019 MY (with the new steering wheel) where it would slow down for roundabouts (aswell as change lanes and slow down for motorway exits).
