I am a conquest from Tesla Model 3 - and got in on the LeaseHackr deal for the MQS. Mine is a 450+ with Silver on Neva Gray, AMG exterior trim, 22" multispoke wheels, and the ambient lighting package. Basically -- everything I needed (nothing I don't). Although I would have enjoyed the massaging seats and scented air. I do love the car overall -- great ride, so quiet compared to the Model 3, and very, very comfortable.

Questions on settings:

1. Is there a way to make the car default to intelligent recuperation?
2. Is there a way to make the car default to Individual on the dynamic select mode function? I have read no -- but just checking if there is a secret setting.
3. Any fixes for the mushy braking pedal?

Sounds like you have the same question a lot of us new Mercedes owners had, especially coming from a Tesla:

1. Is there a way to make the car default to intelligent recuperation?2. Is there a way to make the car default to Individual on the dynamic select mode function? I have read no -- but just checking if there is a secret setting.3. Any fixes for the mushy braking pedal?

The default mode on startup has to be the same as what used for EPA testing.
If it can be changed, then EPA would use the least efficient mode for testing.
So most likely it cannot be changed due to EPA testing requirement.

With the initial press of the brake pedal the regeneration mode kicks in first and braking secondary thus the mushy initial feeling. There is some initial regeneration even in the No Regeneration mode. You can see it happen on the dash board. I am 69 years old and adapted to the braking system within the first 2-3 driving sessions and don’t understand all the fuss. I also switch driving between 3 cars all the time and have no problems.

Wait ... what? I never have engaged strong recuperation. I want that. I am so used to one pedal driving -- and I can't get that feel.

Just watched a tutorial - now I see how to use "increased recuperation" -- thanks!

Strong Recuperation will only slow the EQS down to 10-12 mph. You still have to use the brake pedal to come to a complete stop.

I’ve use strong recuperation almost exclusively and have pretty much mastered it so I come to a complete stop 95% of the time. The only time I have to use the brake is if someone cuts in front of me or the light changes and I’m too close for it to stop on its own.
The brakes are mushy, but I’ve had my car for 4 months and I’m used to them.
I will say I drove my GMC Acadia for the first time this week in over 4 months and almost went thru the windshield the first time I tried to stop because I applied the brake pressure from the EQS “memory”. I quickly got used to the Acadia brakes so next week when I get back into my EQS I’m sure I’ll quickly adjust back.

you have “creep” turned off?

I see! I like the creep function so for me “on” it shall be….

The default setting in my car (and what it is at each time I turn the vehicle on) is normal recuperation. I have to engage intelligent recuperation when I want to use it. I have found that the car stops completely using intelligent recuperation and isn't as clunky as when maximum recuperation is on.

Does the EQS have a brake hold function like my Tesla Model S has? If I push the brake pedal hard while at a light it will enable the car to stay until I push the go pedal.

If you turn off Creep Mode in the settings, it will bring you to a full stop. I wish they had a feature sort of long Intelligent Recuperation where if you hold down the left paddle, instead of right, it enables all the right settings to get that one pedal feel.

Yes, it does. You step on the brake pedal, then depress it slightly further until "HOLD" is displayed.

Mercedes has had brake hold long before Tesla existed.

To get one pedal driving you need recuperation set to strong, and under brake settings turn off creep.

Not so. It will come to a complete stop…..IF you have Creep mode turned off. And if your in strong recupperation by using the left paddle while moving

I keep creep mode on.

Strong was just too much for me. But I do use intelligent regeneration in city traffic. It works really well and the braking isn't as severe as strong recuperation.

Personally, I like to coast and generally turn off recuperation. But I'm curious as to why people want to have the creep function. Even with no recuperation, I don't want creep and, of course, have it turned off. I find no problem in "inching ahead" with the accelerator pedal. Thanks.

I use strong recuperation with creep off and have become very comfortable with one pedal driving. Very rarely do I have to actually use the brake pedal, usually when someone cuts me off or the traffic light changes on me. Having said that, I just noticed driving home that every time I took my foot off the accelerator there was a “squealing” sound from the brakes. I used all the other recuperation modes and it only made the sound when braking with strong recoup on. Any one else notice any sounds when using strong recuperation?

If you drive in 45 minutes of stop and go traffic every morning and evening five days a week you want the creep function just like in a ICE car. I can’t imagine moving my foot on the accelerator hundreds of times a day with the creep function off. With it on I can just gently let off the brake and creep along in the slow traffic like I have for 45 years….

For stop and go traffic, I would use Distronic and not my foot

I remember Windows 95 and don’t trust most of the self driving features yet! 😊

For Stop and Go I use Creep mode off and turn on the Cruise control. It slows down, stops, and start based on the car in front of you. You just sit back and keep your hands on the wheel. I do this all the time. The car does an amazing job. Of course in the city its little different because of the lights. As long as you are not the first car on red light you are ok.