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I see some people reporting here that their EQS/EQE does automatic lane change without driver intervention, for example when you are driving behind a slow mover it automatically change lane by itself without asking the driver. is that true? I have fully loaded 2023 580 but it never does that! BTW I'm on the 329 software version, should I get the 330 or receive any kind of update to get this feature enabled
My '22 EQS 450+ has it, from delivery. You have to turn it on, probably under the assistance tab. I turned it off as it kept beeping at me when I did the lane change myself.
It has to be enabled in Settings and you have to be driving with DISTRONIC active. When the car approaches a slower moving vehicle and the lane to the left or right is open it will flash a message, turn on the lane change indicator, and attempt to make the lane change. You can override by selecting the turn signal indicate to the other side or holding firm on the steering wheel. If the lane change is successful the car will be correctly positioned in the new lane.
It has occasionally prompted a change on a wide open road, with no traffic ahead. Not sure why. It may be associated with route guidance and is preparing you to be in the correct lane for an exit or junction. Beside being a "cool novel feature" I am not sure if I would miss having it, and have not yet decided if I will keep it active or turn it off.
My car was recently updated from 329 to 330 but the automatic lane change was active on 329.
It has to be enabled in Settings and you have to be driving with DISTRONIC active. When the car approaches a slower moving vehicle and the lane to the left or right is open it will flash a message, turn on the lane change indicator, and attempt to make the lane change. You can override by selecting the turn signal indicate to the other side or holding firm on the steering wheel. If the lane change is successful the car will be correctly positioned in the new lane.
It has occasionally prompted a change on a wide open road, with no traffic ahead. Not sure why. It may be associated with route guidance and is preparing you to be in the correct lane for an exit or junction. Beside being a "cool novel feature" I am not sure if I would miss having it, and have not yet decided if I will keep it active or turn it off.
My car was recently updated from 329 to 330 but the automatic lane change was active on 329.
Is this in US? I know it can do lane change on its own once I initiate it but so far I have never seen my 580 SUV do a lane change on its own. The only setting I see is "Active Lane Change Assist".
I also haven't seen digital lights do any projections but I have the AR hud and someone mentioned when AR is enabled those projections are disabled since AR does the same.
Last edited by sarhoshamiral; 09-08-2023 at 11:29 AM.
My '22 EQS 450+ has it, from delivery. You have to turn it on, probably under the assistance tab. I turned it off as it kept beeping at me when I did the lane change myself.
How do you turn it on or off? Is this a US-version car?
It has to be enabled in Settings and you have to be driving with DISTRONIC active. When the car approaches a slower moving vehicle and the lane to the left or right is open it will flash a message, turn on the lane change indicator, and attempt to make the lane change. You can override by selecting the turn signal indicate to the other side or holding firm on the steering wheel. If the lane change is successful the car will be correctly positioned in the new lane.
It has occasionally prompted a change on a wide open road, with no traffic ahead. Not sure why. It may be associated with route guidance and is preparing you to be in the correct lane for an exit or junction. Beside being a "cool novel feature" I am not sure if I would miss having it, and have not yet decided if I will keep it active or turn it off.
My car was recently updated from 329 to 330 but the automatic lane change was active on 329.
I enabled all the driver assistance features and it still requires me to initiate the lane change using the turn signal! it won't do auto lane change by itself as you explained -
I am wondering if anyone in the US has the self-auto lane change feature.
I see some people reporting here that their EQS/EQE does automatic lane change without driver intervention, for example when you are driving behind a slow mover it automatically change lane by itself without asking the driver. is that true? I have fully loaded 2023 580 but it never does that! BTW I'm on the 329 software version, should I get the 330 or receive any kind of update to get this feature enabled
I think you are misunderstanding how the system works. As far as I know no system will change lanes without your intervention. You must first use the signal lever to indicate you want to switch lanes. At least thats how it works on my 580.
I think you are misunderstanding how the system works. As far as I know no system will change lanes without your intervention. You must first use the signal lever to indicate you want to switch lanes. At least thats how it works on my 580.
No, there have been many EQE and EQS members here who have reported the lane changes initiating automatically. In addition, a video posted earlier in this thread shows the function in action on US roads.
To me it seems like so far 2022 models have the fully automatic lane changing and 2023 models only have manually activated automatic lane changes.
Would love to figure out how to get this working on all of them.
I am in Canada and have an EQE SUV. It initiates lane changes on its own, and will execute a lane change initiate by me using the turn signal.
@eqs5804matic To turn it on/off: Settings >> Assistance >> Driving >> Active Lane Change Assist and select On or Off
@c4004matic No misunderstanding. It will change without intervention, but the driver can override the operation. This is what is shown on the driver display (arrow in green)
No, there have been many EQE and EQS members here who have reported the lane changes initiating automatically. In addition, a video posted earlier in this thread shows the function in action on US roads.
To me it seems like so far 2022 models have the fully automatic lane changing and 2023 models only have manually activated automatic lane changes.
Would love to figure out how to get this working on all of them.
In Germany the car is available with full self driving capability. Not in the US. I don't think even in Germany many owners are opting for it either. It about 7k extra and only a slow speed, highway only system
Did a highway drive with my 2023 eqs 580 suv (software 329) and it for sure doesn't have auto lane change. It will change lanes when I signal but not on its own. I tried setting cruise to speed limit, staying behind slow cars intentionally etc but nothing worked.
I wonder for those in US where this works, if it is region enabled similar to level 3 that will be available in CA only.
Did a highway drive with my 2023 eqs 580 suv (software 329) and it for sure doesn't have auto lane change. It will change lanes when I signal but not on its own. I tried setting cruise to speed limit, staying behind slow cars intentionally etc but nothing worked.
I wonder for those in US where this works, if it is region enabled similar to level 3 that will be available in CA only.
Nope. A level 3 system would have to be approved by NHSTA, It will happen when hell freezes over. MB has had automatic non blinding headbeams for almost a decade and remote parking tech for almost as longn, all of which are no shows statewide.
Nope. A level 3 system would have to be approved by NHSTA, It will happen when hell freezes over. MB has had automatic non blinding headbeams for almost a decade and remote parking tech for almost as longn, all of which are no shows statewide.
Watch it hell will freeze over next year🤣
Note this is not a software thing, Its an OEM lidar system that will set you back and additional 8 grand. Its limited to 45 mph and highway only.
Last edited by c4004matic; 09-10-2023 at 10:40 AM.
This is different from Drive Pilot, which Mercedes has said is coming to "select 2024 S-Class and EQS-Sedans":
Mercedes-Benz is delighted to announce the groundbreaking technology innovation for being the world's first automotive company to bring SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving to the US Market. Available on certain roadways in Nevada and California, select 2024 S-Class Sedan and EQS-Sedan will be the first eligible Mercedes-Benz vehicles to utilize SAE Level 3 conditional automated driving with DRIVE PILOT. During the conditionally automated journey, DRIVE PILOT allows the driver to take their mind off the traffic and focus on certain secondary activities. When DRIVE PILOT is active, applications can be enabled on the vehicle's central display that are otherwise blocked while driving. This latest significant achievement of SAE Level 3 conditional automated driving by Mercedes-Benz marks a huge milestone for automated driving.
(Quote is from a dealer update I found on another forum.)
apparently, it's available in the US now but only on selected EQE cars! I am wondering if this can be added to the EQS. if you already updated your EQS to 330 software version, can you check and see if it's been added to your driver assist system or not?
Last edited by eqs5804matic; 09-11-2023 at 12:33 PM.
apparently, it's available in the US now but only on selected EQE cars! I am wondering if this can be added to the EQS. if you already updated your EQS to 330 software version, can you check and see if it's been added to your driver assist system or not?
Only available on the EQE Exclusive and Pinnacle trim.
Yes it can be added to the EQS but the question is... Will it?
There are a couple software options that are in EU EQS's that are not available in NA EQS's. Add this to that list
apparently, it's available in the US now but only on selected EQE cars! I am wondering if this can be added to the EQS. if you already updated your EQS to 330 software version, can you check and see if it's been added to your driver assist system or not?
I wouldn't hold my breath
If Mercedes did it, it would help their brand but when buying the car I assumed no major updates would happen to it since tradtional car companies aren't big on updates like Tesla, Rivian is.
'19 AMG E53 Cpe, '23 EQS 580 SUV, '88 560SL, '35 Ford 5w coupe, '53 MGTD and others
I've been wondering about the auto active lane change assist since driving a loaner EQE 450 SUV that has it while my EQS 580 SUV does not. The 2023 EQS SUV owners manual says that I should have it.
Unfortunately the Owners Manuals contain descriptions of every feature developed for the car, from the base model to the top of the line in all countries. Specific features are only available in some countries and you particular build may not have that feature. Look for the detailed specs for your VIN and see if feature code K32 Active Lane Change Assist is included. I have seen reports that the EQS models in the US do not have this even though the EQE does.
I had a long term loaner EQE SUV with it (drove 2000+ miles). We're not missing much on our EQS without it. It was not useful to me, and often wanted to switch lanes when I had reason to stay in the lane I was currently in (like getting ready to get off at the next exit). It just made me worry about when it would want to change lanes again. I kept it on sort of as a self beta test, but if I actually owned the car I would disable it.
09-08-2023, 01:52 AM
