SLfanDC

So I've driven less than 200 miles in the two weeks that I've had the car, but I do have some preliminary questions/comments and would appreciate any feedback everyone may have.

1. I assume the rear sunroof is fixed in place. In other words, it does not move, correct?

2. Is there a way to keep the Nav screen in "Full Screen" mode except when accessing other menus? It seems the default is to have the menus at the top and bottom of the screen.

3. Can the driver's side and/or passenger side mirrors be set to tilt down when putting the car in reverse? This can be helpful when parallel parking.

4. When I have the headlight switch in "A" (automatic), it doesn't seem like the fog lights turn on too. Am I missing something here?

5. Can the front headrests go all the way down to touch the top of the seat? I've tried lowering them, but there is about an inch gap.

6. I like to use the steering wheel controls to change the radio station/CD track, etc, but I first have to choose "Audio" option on the dash display. Is there a way to keep it in Audio unless I specifically change it to a different option?

I'm sure I'll have more questions, but wanted to throw these out there for now. Thanks!

yualfred

I have it also for 2 weeks.
1. Correct.
2. Move joystick 1 notch up, a 'full screen' button will pop out.
3. The passenger side mirror tilts down in R, in my car.
4. Fog lights only work in manual mood, to pull the switch out.
5. Don't know.
6. Don't know. But I found voice control works great to change station /CD track.

SLfanDC

Thanks for the quick response. I appreciate the confirmation on #1. Re #2, I have found the "Full Screen" mode button, but I'm trying to get it to stay in Full Screen mode. If I exit the Nav screen for any reason and come back to it, I have to use the "Full Screen" mode button again. It's pretty annoying. Re #3, I'll have to figure out why mine doesn't tilt down. Glad to hear that yours does though.

NYCGLK

Congrats on new car

US version doesn't tilt mirrors in R, can use M3 to adjust the mirror, or get small stick on mirrors (those are great).

6. don't think so

SLfanDC

Thanks. Can you clarify what you mean by "M3"?

Also, can someone explain how to transfer the contacts from Blackberry to the car?

NYCGLK

There are three memory buttons. You can program M1 for you, M2 for somebody else and M3 for tilt down for you, too bad there is no M4 to program tilt down for the second driver.

I'm assuming you have premium package, which comes with memory seats.

But little stick on mirrors are the best solution. I can see the rear wheels on both sides and the blind spots are gone also, its just takes a little time to get used to what you see out of them.

EDIT: For blackberry, make sure it's paired with MB, go to phone on the Command, and select receive contacts, then on your blackberry go to manage connections=> bluetooth options=>select the "MB bluethooth" and hit the menu botton on the phone, then select transfer contacts. This def works on BB bold. Look around on MB site they have inistructions for every single phone.

dmercado

Yes go to phonebook in you mutimedia screen and select transfer contacts. It will wait for your bb to start transfering. the bb bold was told. I have the curve and you have to go to you bluetooth settings, highlight MB Bluetooth, go to options, then select Transfer Phone Book.

You might have to do it the other way around, that is, start your berry transfer first then the receive contacts on your multimedia screen.

Be sure you are connected bluetooth first.

SLfanDC

Very clever and helpful suggestions! Followed your instructions and transfered the contacts perfectly. Thanks!

jywu88

Is there any model that tilts the mirror down? I have a Canadian Premium model and it doesn't tilt down.

Tate

You can tilt down mirror in R for Canadian model (I guess in all trims). Here is how:

- Set gear to R
- Enable the right side mirror button
- Set the mirror to the position you want
- Set gear to P or D
- Mirror will go back to normal position in a few sec

Now you have saved the mirror position in R. Shift gear to R again and it will tilt down and you will see the right side mirror button enabled

MtnMachine

Tate and NYCGLK seem to be presenting different solutions to the same issue of getting passenger side mirror to dip in reverse?? Tate's process has nothing to do with M3.

Yes, I understand NYCGLK is talking USA and Tate is talking CANADA, but are the GLKs that different? I hope Tate's mirror did solution is true for both because it ties mirror dip to R shift position not a driver 1 or 2.

Regarding just using tried and true old tech round stick on mirror with added bene of no blind spot, any recommendation on placement of round mirror to max use of both mirrors?

NYCGLK

Yes my solution is different as we don't have tilt in reverse feature. Tate does have reverse tilt and that's how you program it so it tilts down to the position you want it.

It was a little tricky with small mirrors, my goal was so with mirrors adjusted to how I like I could still see the rear wheels or be close to seeing them.

I'd def play around to see what works for you before sticking them on.

EDIT: Here are the pics of the mirrors.








And the other side:

MtnMachine

Thanks NYCGLK.
This experienced info is so helpful. Even if dealer does a good job of orientation and owner doc is good, you just do not get this type of info.

My GLK is off the boat in Los Angeles, at the Vehicle Prep site and waiting for 90 minute truck ride to my dealer.

All this hands on info is great.

Baby G

Thanks for the steps, will do first thing up delivery.

jywu88

This works! Thanks for the detailed instructions.

SLfanDC

It's really disappointing that the US version does not have the tilt in reverse feature for the mirrors. Anyone know why? Has anyone tried Tate's suggestion on a US GLK to see if it works?

webada

no doesn't work, tried atleast 2 other methods. none of it works.

MtnMachine

Okay, new USA GLKs did not have tilt down outside mirror, but totally missed that we do not get folding mirros, especially with P1 pak. My car was built in second week of May 09 and no folding mirror. Would not have been a deal killer, but I am suprised I missed that detail.

Car overall exceeds expectation first day.

Will post more detailed first impresions after first 48 hrs. I live in area with very steep hills everywhere and high speed freeways. Should be a good test.

NYCGLK

yea US model do not come with folding miorrors, I think first batch of Canadian one didn't have them either. No biggie as mirrors are not that huge, and honestly the way the fold is like why bother. It's half folding mirrors haha, I think they just made this way in case something hits them.

Don't forget about the break-in period. So first real impression should come after 1k. Also fuel economy is terrible first couple of fill ups.