Re: [MBZ] BenzpR0n of the day - DISTRONIC PLUS® with Steering Assist
Came across an article describing the system working in conjunction with ESP on the previous A B Class models. I'd like to imagine that Steering Assist also comes into play on the new E with the standard ESP program possibly the optional lane tracking feature, they're just choosing to market it with Distronic. Hard to say though without any technical info. From the article: Steering assist is designed in a way that it supports a driver in these situations, but never dictates to the driver. The driver may override the systems’ intentions at any time. http://www.driveandstayalive.com/info%20section/news/individual%20news%20articles/y_050316_bosch_steering-assist.htm On 4/20/2013 3:41 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Chris James wrote: No, no! Steering assist is only active when you have the Distronic cruise activated. But it's an assist onlyit doesn't take full control of the wheel, only making it easier to stay in your lane by slightly varying the power assist off the center direction of travel. It won't prevent you from trying to avoid that 2x4 or rain puddle. So if I move the wheel just far enough to miss the pothole, it won't guide me into the pothole? Mitch. -- Chris J. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] BenzpR0n of the day
DISTRONIC PLUS -- 2014 E-Class -- Mercedes-Benz Vehicle Safety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJmpCJ36e0gfeature=youtu.be --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] BenzpR0n of the day
Nothing like having a car that thinks it's smarter than you are, unless it's having a car that thinks the driver ahead of you is smarter than you are. 1. When I steer around a pothole or a piece of 2x4 with nails in it, the car will make sure it goes straight down the center of the lane? 2. If it's raining and driving in the center of the lane puts your tires in the deepest water, the car will let you drive in the shallow spots only if the car ahead of you drives in the shallow spots? Mitch. Rich Thomas wrote: DISTRONIC PLUS -- 2014 E-Class -- Mercedes-Benz Vehicle Safety http://youtu.be/IJmpCJ36e0g ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] BenzpR0n of the day - DISTRONIC PLUS® with Steering Assist
No, no! Steering assist is only active when you have the Distronic cruise activated. But it's an assist onlyit doesn't take full control of the wheel, only making it easier to stay in your lane by slightly varying the power assist off the center direction of travel. It won't prevent you from trying to avoid that 2x4 or rain puddle. This is possible now due to the electro-mechanical steering. On 4/20/2013 11:48 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Nothing like having a car that thinks it's smarter than you are, unless it's having a car that thinks the driver ahead of you is smarter than you are. 1. When I steer around a pothole or a piece of 2x4 with nails in it, the car will make sure it goes straight down the center of the lane? 2. If it's raining and driving in the center of the lane puts your tires in the deepest water, the car will let you drive in the shallow spots only if the car ahead of you drives in the shallow spots? Mitch. -- Chris J. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] BenzpR0n of the day - DISTRONIC PLUS® with Steering Assist
Chris James wrote: No, no! Steering assist is only active when you have the Distronic cruise activated. But it's an assist onlyit doesn't take full control of the wheel, only making it easier to stay in your lane by slightly varying the power assist off the center direction of travel. It won't prevent you from trying to avoid that 2x4 or rain puddle. So if I move the wheel just far enough to miss the pothole, it won't guide me into the pothole? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
