Just picked up new EQS 450+ - questions???
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Just picked up new EQS 450+ - questions???
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?
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?
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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?
1. Is there a way to make the car default to intelligent recuperation?
Supposedly it's supposed to start in intelligent recuperation the next time you turn on the car. I think you have to hold down the right paddle, rather than tap, to engage? I never cared for Intelligent, I like the one peddle feel of Strong 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.Nope. I can't believe they don't have a setting for this! You would think you could at least choose Individual as the default. There is a setting to make a choice to restore to the last dynamic on start-up, but there are so many pop-ups, I never catch it.
3. Any fixes for the mushy braking pedal?NO! This is the single biggest complaint of every reviewer, even beyond the body styling.
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MBNUT1 (05-02-2023)
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Congratulations! I also used the switching from Tesla lease deal plus 7.5 K incentive and 10K "gift" from the dealer.
You have to got used to the brakes. They are large and capable of rapidly slowing the EQS heavy body (the brakes have better braking distance than many respected cars. When you turn off the regenerative modes, the brakes feel normal. I have got used to it already after only 3 week already.
Enjoy.
You have to got used to the brakes. They are large and capable of rapidly slowing the EQS heavy body (the brakes have better braking distance than many respected cars. When you turn off the regenerative modes, the brakes feel normal. I have got used to it already after only 3 week already.
Enjoy.
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dangitty (04-05-2023)
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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.
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Radman991 (04-05-2023)
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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.
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dangitty (04-05-2023)
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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?
1. Is there a way to make the car default to intelligent recuperation?
Supposedly it's supposed to start in intelligent recuperation the next time you turn on the car. I think you have to hold down the right paddle, rather than tap, to engage? I never cared for Intelligent, I like the one peddle feel of Strong Recuperation.
Just watched a tutorial - now I see how to use "increased recuperation" -- thanks!
Last edited by Qwiklap; 04-05-2023 at 12:13 PM.
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gfunk6266 (04-07-2023)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Yes, it does. You step on the brake pedal, then depress it slightly further until "HOLD" is displayed.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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….
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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….