C-Class (W204) 2008 - 2014: C180K, C200K, C230, C280, C300, C350, C200CDI, C220CDI, C320CDI
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Old 06-29-2008, 01:48 AM
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so how does it sound? i havent actually used mine yet.
it basically sounds like the ipod adaptor without the amp add-on. so you still need to crank up the volume, but it doesnt sound bad at all.
Old 07-02-2008, 01:20 PM
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that's it? no more secrets...?
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Does the hill start feature only work when the car is pointing up an incline?
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Does the hill start feature only work when the car is pointing up an incline?
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Seems so. Whenever I'm pointed downhill it doesn't work at all .... on the flat, it's hard to tell.
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I've noticed that with the hill assist in action, the brake pedal becomes stiff and firm, almost unmovable. I dunno how much of an incline is required, but in normal driving conditions (flat surface), I've never experienced the same.
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Does the hill start feature only work when the car is pointing up an incline?
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Ya...You dont need hill start for down hill, You have your front brakes for that. the point of hill start is so your car doesnt roll into the car behind you. If you roll into the car infront of you, ( sorry to say ) but you have to be a real Idiot. When the light goes green the car in front will move and you can release your brake and your car can roll without hitting anything, hense NO need for down hill start assist.

Just to be clear, im not calling You an Idiot, im talking about people in general who might roll into a parked car at an intersection.

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Old 07-02-2008, 09:24 PM
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Ya...You dont need hill start for down hill, You have your front brakes for that. the point of hill start is so your car doesnt roll into the car behind you. If you roll into the car infront of you, ( sorry to say ) but you have to be a real Idiot. When the light goes green the car in front will move and you can release your brake and your car can roll without hitting anything, hense NO need for down hill start assist.

Just to be clear, im not calling You an Idiot, im talking about people in general who might roll into a parked car at an intersection.
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Little arrow on the fuel gauge points to the side of the car that the fuel filler is on.

Useful if you change cars often or have a poor memory
Didn't know about this one. Thanx
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Here's one for you. While listening to a cd, the music register or satelite radio, we all know that sometimes you can't read the full title of the song playing. Just press the # button on the dash and you will see the full title and the artist.
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Originally Posted by VIZ
Here's one for you. While listening to a cd, the music register or satelite radio, we all know that sometimes you can't read the full title of the song playing. Just press the # button on the dash and you will see the full title and the artist.
Wow. Now that is the first thing I learned on this list, and it's not small! Very nice!! Thank you!
Old 07-04-2008, 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by RickP330
Does the hill start feature only work when the car is pointing up an incline?
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Yes, however at exactly what incline angle it kicks in I'm not sure. Probably, on auto cars, when the automatic forward of the car when in first gear is not enough to compensate the incline and to avoid the car rolling backwards.

Also, the hill assist, on auto cars, works on both modes: Sport and Comfort.
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Originally Posted by VIZ
Here's one for you. While listening to a cd, the music register or satelite radio, we all know that sometimes you can't read the full title of the song playing. Just press the # button on the dash and you will see the full title and the artist.
WOW - this is the first real secret revealed to me in this thread. Well done in pointing this one out.

How did you stumble upon this? Is it in the manual?
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Originally Posted by VIZ
Here's one for you. While listening to a cd, the music register or satelite radio, we all know that sometimes you can't read the full title of the song playing. Just press the # button on the dash and you will see the full title and the artist.
You beat me to it! I found this out by accident a few months ago, but I figured that it was something in the manual that I missed reading. Good looking out.
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Originally Posted by VIZ
Here's one for you. While listening to a cd, the music register or satelite radio, we all know that sometimes you can't read the full title of the song playing. Just press the # button on the dash and you will see the full title and the artist.
HAHA YES!!!! i stumbled on this one accidentally when i was going through presets and mis-hit the # key!
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I am loving the #3. I am happy to know I can open and close all the windows and sunroof. My G35 coupe only opened windows the same way. Very cool.
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Originally Posted by hebsan
On the cruise control stalk: If you push the stalk all the way up, it will increase the speed to the next 5mph increment (ie 52 goes to 55). If you push it down it will decrease the speed to the next 5mph increment (ie 58 goes to 55).
I use this all the time, its great!! The lane change blinker is cool too.
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Originally Posted by Savage c-300
itcrashed, you rock! i found the aux jack and used a jack extension to run the cord through from underneth so i wouldnt have to drill holes. it works great, take a look.
If you don't mind me asking, what is the AUX jack for?? It seems you were very excited about this.
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If you don't mind me asking, what is the AUX jack for?? It seems you were very excited about this.
any sort of external audio can be hooked up to it...
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You beat me to it! I found this out by accident a few months ago, but I figured that it was something in the manual that I missed reading. Good looking out.
And if you press the * the track title and artist will show up.
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Originally Posted by The Mercster
WOW - this is the first real secret revealed to me in this thread. Well done in pointing this one out.

How did you stumble upon this? Is it in the manual?
I literally stumbled across this when I hit the wrong button. It is very cool. I don't know why it is not in the manual.
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And if you press the * the track title and artist will show up.
Actually by pressing the * key, it allows you to then enter a desired track number and the system will jump to that track.
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Actually by pressing the * key, it allows you to then enter a desired track number and the system will jump to that track.
Duh! That's what I meant. I had your post on my mind.
Thanks for clarifying.
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Originally Posted by The Mercster
Actually by pressing the * key, it allows you to then enter a desired track number and the system will jump to that track.
or directly to a radio station...
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These are great finds ... I echo everyone's comments re the # ... awesome!

I also noticed today that the window buttons are placed so close together on the driver's door that with one touch to the centre of the 2 buttons (where L and R meet) you can put both driver's and passenger's side window's down. Works with rear windows as well.

Not a techie find, but usefull.
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Originally Posted by marakbai
These are great finds ... I echo everyone's comments re the # ... awesome!

I also noticed today that the window buttons are placed so close together on the driver's door that with one touch to the centre of the 2 buttons (where L and R meet) you can put both driver's and passenger's side window's down. Works with rear windows as well.

Not a techie find, but usefull.
Thanks ! Have to try that specially now when the days are (finally) getting warmer in Belgium


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