Active lane change assist
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Active lane change assist
Just picked up by ‘25 GLS580. It appears that the automatic lane change feature of last year‘s active lane change assist is no longer. Just tested it on the interstate for 20 miles and could not get it to automatically change lanes. You have to initiate the lane change with the turn signal. Granted, if you’re not used to the previous automatic function, it can be scary if you don’t know it’s coming. But on the open road it’s was a nice feature.
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Just picked up by ‘25 GLS580. It appears that the automatic lane change feature of last year‘s active lane change assist is no longer. Just tested it on the interstate for 20 miles and could not get it to automatically change lanes. You have to initiate the lane change with the turn signal. Granted, if you’re not used to the previous automatic function, it can be scary if you don’t know it’s coming. But on the open road it’s was a nice feature.
Lets see if it becomes available by subscription....
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Just picked up by ‘25 GLS580. It appears that the automatic lane change feature of last year‘s active lane change assist is no longer. Just tested it on the interstate for 20 miles and could not get it to automatically change lanes. You have to initiate the lane change with the turn signal. Granted, if you’re not used to the previous automatic function, it can be scary if you don’t know it’s coming. But on the open road it’s was a nice feature.
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My MY24 GLS 580 does not have automatic lane change assist, only active lane change assist. Perhaps you are confusing the GLS with the S-class (which I think has automatic lane change assist)?
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My 2022 GLS has the auto-lane change assist (and my 2018 W222 had auto-lane change too). I wonder why they removed it from the facelift GLS (unless it became a separate option from the drive assist).... The reason I like it is because I trust enough as a 2nd verification that left/right side is free and clear to merge into, plus that I get to keep the auto lane and speed assist all turned on without disrupting them or the need to re-engage them.
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Just picked up by ‘25 GLS580. It appears that the automatic lane change feature of last year‘s active lane change assist is no longer. Just tested it on the interstate for 20 miles and could not get it to automatically change lanes. You have to initiate the lane change with the turn signal. Granted, if you’re not used to the previous automatic function, it can be scary if you don’t know it’s coming. But on the open road it’s was a nice feature.
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When you think about this feature as being the other driver in the left hand lane in the process of passing you, an activated turn signal prerequisite seems like a good idea. I'm almost certain I won't see you eyes divert momentarily to your rearview mirror. And even at only 60mph, I'm moving about 4 car lengths per second.
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Driver assist features are yet a long way away from dealing with the way people really drive. A few minutes on an interstate beltway around any major city at rush hour reveals their limitations.
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My 2022 GLS has the auto-lane change assist (and my 2018 W222 had auto-lane change too). I wonder why they removed it from the facelift GLS (unless it became a separate option from the drive assist).... The reason I like it is because I trust enough as a 2nd verification that left/right side is free and clear to merge into, plus that I get to keep the auto lane and speed assist all turned on without disrupting them or the need to re-engage them.
The automatic lane change assist will do it for you without your input.
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I think being in a driverless Robo Taxi would be a frightening experience for me as well.
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My 2022 GLS has the auto-lane change assist (and my 2018 W222 had auto-lane change too). I wonder why they removed it from the facelift GLS (unless it became a separate option from the drive assist).... The reason I like it is because I trust enough as a 2nd verification that left/right side is free and clear to merge into, plus that I get to keep the auto lane and speed assist all turned on without disrupting them or the need to re-engage them.
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My 2020 W222 does not have an auto lane change feature, only lane change after I initiate it, by blinker I think, I usually turn some anyway. It’ll follow someone with its adaptive cruise to a mind numbing low speed until I notice it and initiate the pass. Auto vs active lane change?
I call it "active" because I have to actively pay attention when I use it. Because odds are, since I'm using Active Steering Assist, it'll require me to grasp the wheel mid-pass, abandoning the pass and confusing all the drivers around me. Including myself.
So I'm actively poised over the wheel, ready to do my part.
I use both - Active Steering Assist (NOT Lane Keeping Assist) and Active Lane Change - on the open road. Makes the driving much more pleasurable.
I hear you about inadvertently following an ever-slowing driver.
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Bummer. The 2024 GLS 580 is fairly smooth in that situation. It does accelerate with more oomph than my other vehicles, but it's not jarring, and I prefer it, especially since I'm in Individual mode with Drive set to Sport. In Comfort Drive mode, it seems to accelerate slower.
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My wife often falls onto that category - she doesn't like being in the fast lane. I don't like being in the slow lane, but I don't usually roar up to anyone. It's kind of Road Ragey.
