Cool "Hidden" features about the E55 that are not very obvious
05-01-2009, 09:26 PM
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2003 W211 E55, 2003 W220 S600
SBC STOP
The system offers several additional functions besides a new braking behavior, due to its electronic brain: In stop-and-go traffic the vehicle brakes automatically, when the foot is lifted off the accelerator pedal ("Traffic Jam Assist"). It can be engaged under 10 MPH, using the the cruise control lever and switches off automatically at higher speeds. It remains active under 40 MPH. When engaged the instrument cluster indicates "SBC S". One can also activate it on downhill slopes via cruise control, so the car won't speed over the set limit. It was deleted starting with MY 2005.
SBC HOLD A "drive-away assistant" prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards or forward when starting on a hill or steep incline. A firm push onto the brake pedal, and the car remains stopped, even when taking the foot off the brake pedal, until the driver accelerates and the vehicle begins to roll. When set, the instrument cluster indicates SBC HOLD. I like using this function and miss it when switching back to other cars. As far as I know it was first introduced in the spring of 2003 in the 04 E-class Estate and lateron in the 2004 SLs.
DRY BRAKE
And finally there is the dry brake function. It is always activated when the windshield wipers run. The system then knows, that it rains and, with short brake pulses unnoticed by the driver, keeps the brake discs always dry and fully functional.
The system offers several additional functions besides a new braking behavior, due to its electronic brain: In stop-and-go traffic the vehicle brakes automatically, when the foot is lifted off the accelerator pedal ("Traffic Jam Assist"). It can be engaged under 10 MPH, using the the cruise control lever and switches off automatically at higher speeds. It remains active under 40 MPH. When engaged the instrument cluster indicates "SBC S". One can also activate it on downhill slopes via cruise control, so the car won't speed over the set limit. It was deleted starting with MY 2005.
SBC HOLD A "drive-away assistant" prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards or forward when starting on a hill or steep incline. A firm push onto the brake pedal, and the car remains stopped, even when taking the foot off the brake pedal, until the driver accelerates and the vehicle begins to roll. When set, the instrument cluster indicates SBC HOLD. I like using this function and miss it when switching back to other cars. As far as I know it was first introduced in the spring of 2003 in the 04 E-class Estate and lateron in the 2004 SLs.
DRY BRAKE
And finally there is the dry brake function. It is always activated when the windshield wipers run. The system then knows, that it rains and, with short brake pulses unnoticed by the driver, keeps the brake discs always dry and fully functional.
05-01-2009, 09:28 PM
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Interesting...
As my 2004 E500 equipped with SBC does not have this feature. Oddly enough, my 2006 R500 without SBC does have a hold feature but there's no indication on the dash.
Weird.
05-01-2009, 11:03 PM
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I've noticed some of the brake features mentioned but I don't see a display ever. Do I need to be in a particular menu? I love the cruise control part. Up hill or down, the car holds the speed 
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My wife's C350 has a hold feature, but it only does it for a second or so, not until you press the gas. Would really help on a stick and hills.
GRRRRR!!! I want in on these features!!
.My wife's C350 has a hold feature, but it only does it for a second or so, not until you press the gas. Would really help on a stick and hills.
GRRRRR!!! I want in on these features!!
05-02-2009, 06:48 AM
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I've noticed some of the brake features mentioned but I don't see a display ever. Do I need to be in a particular menu? I love the cruise control part. Up hill or down, the car holds the speed .
My wife's C350 has a hold feature, but it only does it for a second or so, not until you press the gas. Would really help on a stick and hills.
GRRRRR!!! I want in on these features!!
.My wife's C350 has a hold feature, but it only does it for a second or so, not until you press the gas. Would really help on a stick and hills.
GRRRRR!!! I want in on these features!!
I found this out because if you try to put the car in park and turn off the car when in SBC-H, it gives a giant red error in the command.
05-02-2009, 08:21 PM
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Sbc s - say you are in stop and go traffic. Depress the cruise control lever to activate sbc s. Then everytime you let go of the gas the brakes will be applied to stop the car. Only works until 40mph.
05-02-2009, 08:22 PM
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Sbc h - say you are at stop light. Your leg is on the break. Squeez the brake pedal and lift you leg. The car will remain stationary.
Sbc s - say you are in stop and go traffic. Depress the cruise control lever to activate sbc s. Then everytime you let go of the gas the brakes will be applied to stop the car. Only works until 40mph.
Sbc s - say you are in stop and go traffic. Depress the cruise control lever to activate sbc s. Then everytime you let go of the gas the brakes will be applied to stop the car. Only works until 40mph.
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From the internets....
My 2004 has none of these features except for the dry brake. I wonder if they have to be activated via Star. I also wonder if you must have distronic to have the SBC-Stop feature.
SBC STOP
The system offers several additional functions besides a new braking behavior, due to its electronic brain: In stop-and-go traffic the vehicle brakes automatically, when the foot is lifted off the accelerator pedal ("Traffic Jam Assist"). It can be engaged under 10 MPH, using the the cruise control lever and switches off automatically at higher speeds. It remains active under 40 MPH. When engaged the instrument cluster indicates "SBC S". One can also activate it on downhill slopes via cruise control, so the car won't speed over the set limit. It was deleted starting with MY 2005.
SBC SOFT STOP
is not yet released, though few people are aware of it since Mercedes advertises it already. It might be released lateron. In city traffic soft-stop supposedly allows soft, jerkless stopping. Not sure if it's needed since SBC brakes can be modulated well, with good feel.
SBC HOLD
A "drive-away assistant" prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards or forward when starting on a hill or steep incline. A firm push onto the brake pedal, and the car remains stopped, even when taking the foot off the brake pedal, until the driver accelerates and the vehicle begins to roll. When set, the instrument cluster indicates SBC HOLD. I like using this function and miss it when switching back to other cars. As far as I know it was first introduced in the spring of 2003 in the 04 E-class Estate and lateron in the 2004 SLs.
DRY BRAKE
And finally there is the dry brake function. It is always activated when the windshield wipers run. The system then knows, that it rains and, with short brake pulses unnoticed by the driver, keeps the brake discs always dry and fully functional.
Cars with SBC
Mercedes SL roadster (R230)
Mercedes E-Class sedan (W211) and Estate (S211) until mid 2006
Mercedes E-Class 4matic sedan (W211) and 4matic Estate (S211) until mid 2006
Mercedes SLR (C199)
Maybach 57 and 62 (W240)
Mercedes CLS coupe (C219) until mid 2006
The system offers several additional functions besides a new braking behavior, due to its electronic brain: In stop-and-go traffic the vehicle brakes automatically, when the foot is lifted off the accelerator pedal ("Traffic Jam Assist"). It can be engaged under 10 MPH, using the the cruise control lever and switches off automatically at higher speeds. It remains active under 40 MPH. When engaged the instrument cluster indicates "SBC S". One can also activate it on downhill slopes via cruise control, so the car won't speed over the set limit. It was deleted starting with MY 2005.
SBC SOFT STOP
is not yet released, though few people are aware of it since Mercedes advertises it already. It might be released lateron. In city traffic soft-stop supposedly allows soft, jerkless stopping. Not sure if it's needed since SBC brakes can be modulated well, with good feel.
SBC HOLD
A "drive-away assistant" prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards or forward when starting on a hill or steep incline. A firm push onto the brake pedal, and the car remains stopped, even when taking the foot off the brake pedal, until the driver accelerates and the vehicle begins to roll. When set, the instrument cluster indicates SBC HOLD. I like using this function and miss it when switching back to other cars. As far as I know it was first introduced in the spring of 2003 in the 04 E-class Estate and lateron in the 2004 SLs.
DRY BRAKE
And finally there is the dry brake function. It is always activated when the windshield wipers run. The system then knows, that it rains and, with short brake pulses unnoticed by the driver, keeps the brake discs always dry and fully functional.
Cars with SBC
Mercedes SL roadster (R230)
Mercedes E-Class sedan (W211) and Estate (S211) until mid 2006
Mercedes E-Class 4matic sedan (W211) and 4matic Estate (S211) until mid 2006
Mercedes SLR (C199)
Maybach 57 and 62 (W240)
Mercedes CLS coupe (C219) until mid 2006
My 2004 has none of these features except for the dry brake. I wonder if they have to be activated via Star. I also wonder if you must have distronic to have the SBC-Stop feature.
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05-02-2009, 11:45 PM
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05-03-2009, 10:35 PM
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lol ok so the traffic jam thing, I tried to do it yesterday... but when do you engage it? While in motion? Stopped? Foot on brake? off it? On gas? Off it? Under 10mph? You push the stalk forward up down pull it? lol I'm starting to this it's bull**** haha
05-04-2009, 03:26 PM
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Hello All,
Figured it out this morning....
For the 05-06 model's we hold the driver side AUTO BUTTON feature for 10 second's.
Once Climate Control Data menu pops up, use the driver side TEMP UP & TEMP DOWN for toggle.
Enjoy,
Johnny Ng
Figured it out this morning....
For the 05-06 model's we hold the driver side AUTO BUTTON feature for 10 second's.
Once Climate Control Data menu pops up, use the driver side TEMP UP & TEMP DOWN for toggle.
Enjoy,
Johnny Ng
05-04-2009, 11:56 PM
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