GLE Remote Start Function
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2021 V167
GLE Remote Start Function
My wife and I have really enjoyed our new GLE since we picked it up in mid June. Question for those that use the remote start, it seems some of the criteria for starting is the doors are locked. No problem, start it remotely but then when i get out to the car and use the remote or door handle to unlock it the engine turns off? Is there any way to unlock it and the engine does not turn off? I even tried unlocking in the Mercedes Me app and it turns it off.
Weird.
Weird.
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2021 GLE 53 AMG Coupe
My wife and I have really enjoyed our new GLE since we picked it up in mid June. Question for those that use the remote start, it seems some of the criteria for starting is the doors are locked. No problem, start it remotely but then when i get out to the car and use the remote or door handle to unlock it the engine turns off? Is there any way to unlock it and the engine does not turn off? I even tried unlocking in the Mercedes Me app and it turns it off.
Weird.
Weird.
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C450, GLS 63 and a few other things
Probably, and that's because Mercedes implemented it poorly (and I think the initial remote start they did was an afterthought). Other manufacturers you are able to remote start from an app or key fob. In either case, you must then enter the car with the key fob (or physical key) and press the start button to drive the car, just like if you didn't remote start it. No fob or key means you can't drive the car.
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Yeah, but easy to program to avoid theft. The RAM I just sold, keeps the engine running after unlocking/opening doors, and it will not let you put the vehicle in gear unless you have the key on you and press the ignition switch, so it can be done.
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Maybe in other countries the technology is there and they implement it, but here in the States it seems that Mercedes "dumbs down" their cars so they have the basic features but not the cool stuff. For example with the lighting package, in Europe they have corning headlights that I believe move when you turn the steering wheel and they have the smart high beams that turn off individual LEDs in the headlights so it doesn't blind oncoming drivers or pedestrians, whereas in the states it just turns the high beams on and off and it does not have cornering lights (my 2003 Grand Marquis even had cornering lights 🙄
. Also I think that in other markets they are able to set the temperature and activate the heated/cooled seats for the in-app remote start whereas in the States that is not possible.
. Also I think that in other markets they are able to set the temperature and activate the heated/cooled seats for the in-app remote start whereas in the States that is not possible.
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Maybe in other countries the technology is there and they implement it, but here in the States it seems that Mercedes "dumbs down" their cars so they have the basic features but not the cool stuff. For example with the lighting package, in Europe they have corning headlights that I believe move when you turn the steering wheel and they have the smart high beams that turn off individual LEDs in the headlights so it doesn't blind oncoming drivers or pedestrians, whereas in the states it just turns the high beams on and off and it does not have cornering lights (my 2003 Grand Marquis even had cornering lights 🙄. Also I think that in other markets they are able to set the temperature and activate the heated/cooled seats for the in-app remote start whereas in the States that is not possible.
. Also I think that in other markets they are able to set the temperature and activate the heated/cooled seats for the in-app remote start whereas in the States that is not possible.
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Two of our Toyotas also turned off the engine after a remote start and opening the door, so there are some other idiotic designs out there. My 2018 Audi Q7 had corning lights that we very useful, I miss them a lot now.
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Maybe in other countries the technology is there and they implement it, but here in the States it seems that Mercedes "dumbs down" their cars so they have the basic features but not the cool stuff. For example with the lighting package, in Europe they have corning headlights that I believe move when you turn the steering wheel and they have the smart high beams that turn off individual LEDs in the headlights so it doesn't blind oncoming drivers or pedestrians, whereas in the states it just turns the high beams on and off and it does not have cornering lights (my 2003 Grand Marquis even had cornering lights 🙄. Also I think that in other markets they are able to set the temperature and activate the heated/cooled seats for the in-app remote start whereas in the States that is not possible.
. Also I think that in other markets they are able to set the temperature and activate the heated/cooled seats for the in-app remote start whereas in the States that is not possible.The Europe market has a corner light that is aimed almost 90 degrees perpendicular when turn signal is on or near roundabout, which US market doesn't have.
As for the steering light (the light adjustment when you turn your steering wheel), I believe it is the same in both market. Since Mercedes switched to individual LED configuration, the light housing no longer move (previously the projector housing move left to right, so the entire light beam "moves"). Instead, additional LED turn on and off that aimed to the side of the main beam when the steering wheel turn. This result in less noticeable change as the light beam itself doesn't move.
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Maybe in other countries the technology is there and they implement it, but here in the States it seems that Mercedes "dumbs down" their cars so they have the basic features but not the cool stuff. For example with the lighting package, in Europe they have corning headlights that I believe move when you turn the steering wheel and they have the smart high beams that turn off individual LEDs in the headlights so it doesn't blind oncoming drivers or pedestrians, whereas in the states it just turns the high beams on and off and it does not have cornering lights (my 2003 Grand Marquis even had cornering lights 🙄. Also I think that in other markets they are able to set the temperature and activate the heated/cooled seats for the in-app remote start whereas in the States that is not possible.
. Also I think that in other markets they are able to set the temperature and activate the heated/cooled seats for the in-app remote start whereas in the States that is not possible.
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Maybe in other countries the technology is there and they implement it, but here in the States it seems that Mercedes "dumbs down" their cars so they have the basic features but not the cool stuff. For example with the lighting package, in Europe they have corning headlights that I believe move when you turn the steering wheel and they have the smart high beams that turn off individual LEDs in the headlights so it doesn't blind oncoming drivers or pedestrians, whereas in the states it just turns the high beams on and off and it does not have cornering lights (my 2003 Grand Marquis even had cornering lights 🙄. Also I think that in other markets they are able to set the temperature and activate the heated/cooled seats for the in-app remote start whereas in the States that is not possible.
. Also I think that in other markets they are able to set the temperature and activate the heated/cooled seats for the in-app remote start whereas in the States that is not possible.
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theres a reason why so many features from foreign car makers dont make it over here. they HAVE to dumb things down for the typical customer who simply isnt very intelligent when it comes to technology. remember that the next time you see some kyle or karen driving around with a phone pressed against their head.
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Maybe in other countries the technology is there and they implement it, but here in the States it seems that Mercedes "dumbs down" their cars so they have the basic features but not the cool stuff. For example with the lighting package, in Europe they have corning headlights that I believe move when you turn the steering wheel and they have the smart high beams that turn off individual LEDs in the headlights so it doesn't blind oncoming drivers or pedestrians, whereas in the states it just turns the high beams on and off and it does not have cornering lights (my 2003 Grand Marquis even had cornering lights 🙄. Also I think that in other markets they are able to set the temperature and activate the heated/cooled seats for the in-app remote start whereas in the States that is not possible.
. Also I think that in other markets they are able to set the temperature and activate the heated/cooled seats for the in-app remote start whereas in the States that is not possible.
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On my 450 I opted for the adaptive lighting option. It is incredible - smart, functional, and very impressive. It immediately lo beams when oncoming traffic appears at the horizon. It then "rearticulates" the light beam back to high in a pattern. I am glad I opted for it... wonder if chip issues prevented this option for others.
Agree. Pretty darn cool.
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On my 450 I opted for the adaptive lighting option. It is incredible - smart, functional, and very impressive. It immediately lo beams when oncoming traffic appears at the horizon. It then "rearticulates" the light beam back to high in a pattern. I am glad I opted for it... wonder if chip issues prevented this option for others.
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In my case, automatic hi-beams. I’ve had them in other vehicles but these adjust the beams more precisely around curves, etc. it does a cool animation when it switches from low to high.
