SL/R230: I was a dope today
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I was a dope today
Today, I acted like a fool and left my lights on. For some reason the lights do not turn on automatically when it is a hazes or cloudy day. So I turn on my lights manually.
6 hours later my car door would not open, so I use the small key in my smart key. I press the button on the keyless go system to start the car, and it did not do anything. So I put the smart key in the ignition and my car started up. But on the display; it said "Consumer Electrons No” with a battery picture. So I drove it around on the interstate and my battery got charged
That is a good design. After I drove for 10 minutes, I stop the car and turn it back on and the display said” Consumer Electronics Online”
6 hours later my car door would not open, so I use the small key in my smart key. I press the button on the keyless go system to start the car, and it did not do anything. So I put the smart key in the ignition and my car started up. But on the display; it said "Consumer Electrons No” with a battery picture. So I drove it around on the interstate and my battery got charged
That is a good design. After I drove for 10 minutes, I stop the car and turn it back on and the display said” Consumer Electronics Online”
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I did the same thing last week
I did exactly the same thing last week with the same results. Now we know why Mercedes puts two batteries in our cars and that we get something good for our $130 large.
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Originally Posted by tiggerfink
Today, I acted like a fool and left my lights on. For some reason the lights do not turn on automatically when it is a hazes or cloudy day. So I turn on my lights manually.
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Originally Posted by lorinserbenz
I know on the E classes the photo cells senisitivity can be adjusted to make the lights come on sooner. You should check with your dealer..
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Today if one of those over cast winter days where you do not see the sun. TN state law requires you to have the lights on; on over cast days, or when it is raining, or when it is dark. I was surprised that my lights did not come on when I was using my wipers because it was raining today.
So I am just going to turn on my daytime driving lights and do not worry about the lights again.
I have attached a picture of an over cast day.
So I am just going to turn on my daytime driving lights and do not worry about the lights again.
I have attached a picture of an over cast day.
Last edited by tiggerfink; Mar 17, 2005 at 02:21 AM.
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Originally Posted by tiggerfink
Today if one of those over cast winter days where you do not see the sun. TN state law requires you to have the lights on; on over cast days, or when it is raining, or when it is dark. I was surprised that my lights did not come on when I was using my wipers because it was raining today.
So I am just going to turn on my daytime driving lights and do not worry about the lights again.
I have attached a picture of an over cast day.
So I am just going to turn on my daytime driving lights and do not worry about the lights again.
I have attached a picture of an over cast day.
OK, we now need to undertand from everyone what their opinion is with respect to which way the car looks best with the top down.
First question is roll bar up...or roll bar down?
The second question is windows up... or down?
Lastly, the third and final question is if the windows are up when the top is down, are just the two front windows up...or all four windows up.
Looking forward to everyones' comments.
Last edited by LovinMercedes; Mar 17, 2005 at 10:18 AM.
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Like always, I agree with lovingsl600 I usually run with the rollbar down and if I will use the glasses, all four up.
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Well I just got this one and I've been switching it up a little over the last week.
Here in SoCal it's been pretty warm, 70-80 degrees. I've kind of settled on the roll bar down and all four windows up as a rule. I think the rear 2 windows finish off the line...
And at night it keeps those chilly 55 degree nights at bay... Brrrrrr
Haha, just kidding with you guys in the colder areas.
You know, I thought I liked the car before I got it (had never driven one or even sat in one), but it's really growing on me now that I've been driving it more. It's a big change from the S class, although they do look good side by side in the garage... But how can I drive the old car now? It's just not as enjoyable...
Here in SoCal it's been pretty warm, 70-80 degrees. I've kind of settled on the roll bar down and all four windows up as a rule. I think the rear 2 windows finish off the line...
And at night it keeps those chilly 55 degree nights at bay... Brrrrrr
Haha, just kidding with you guys in the colder areas.
You know, I thought I liked the car before I got it (had never driven one or even sat in one), but it's really growing on me now that I've been driving it more. It's a big change from the S class, although they do look good side by side in the garage... But how can I drive the old car now? It's just not as enjoyable...
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When it's warm enough all windows and rollbar down. Bit cooler all windows up. Never thought about putting the bar up. Looks pretty good in Tiggerfink's photo so must try it and see how it looks in the flesh.
With the back windows down it looks as if bit's missing so don't like that.
With the back windows down it looks as if bit's missing so don't like that.
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Probably won't shock anyone....
I am a purist. If it's convertible and it's top down, then rollbar down,
all windows down. No other way. Between the heated seats and the
heated steering wheel...no problems.
I am a purist. If it's convertible and it's top down, then rollbar down,
all windows down. No other way. Between the heated seats and the
heated steering wheel...no problems.
