C230 HID setting, Auto or Manual?
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C230 HID setting, Auto or Manual?
How do you guys prefer to set your Xenon headlight (OEM)? Auto or Manual?
I switched to Manual because each time I enter garage it switch on, then seconds later after I park I shut it off. I am concerned about the Xenon's lifespan if it goes on and off several times a time. I much prefer it only come on at night but not each time I enter garage.
Your thoughts?
I switched to Manual because each time I enter garage it switch on, then seconds later after I park I shut it off. I am concerned about the Xenon's lifespan if it goes on and off several times a time. I much prefer it only come on at night but not each time I enter garage.
Your thoughts?
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Enable DRLs and it'll only switch on about twice a day 
No choice in Canada, HIDs are always on with the car.
I believe the OEM bulbs are rated for 4000h, which is pretty much more than the life of most cars right?
No choice in Canada, HIDs are always on with the car.
I believe the OEM bulbs are rated for 4000h, which is pretty much more than the life of most cars right?
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guys thanks! I am sure the Mercedes HID Xenon is plenty reliable and awesome. I decided to keep my off unless I decide it needs to be on, the only downside is that I sometime forget to turn Xenon on when it is starting to get dark. I am sure either 2000 or 4000 hours of life span is a sufficent number and factory probably tortured these HID through testing.
My real concern is that anything mechanical parts will break, in this case I thing if Xenon (which is high powered through ballast) turned on and off often enough and just like a regular bulb, the bulb will burn out and need to be replace. I am SURE it will be EXPENSIVE, so why let it go on an off when it is not necessary. ALso, I turned off the "easy entry", which the steering wheel automatically moves up when i switch off the ignition, again it's cool to watch but I don't weight 300lbs, i don't really need "easy entry" and I am sure it will be expensive to repair after warranty if it ever breaks. I know, I am paniced, while I enjoy my new C230 a lot I am also very cautious and try to take care of it as much as i can.
My real concern is that anything mechanical parts will break, in this case I thing if Xenon (which is high powered through ballast) turned on and off often enough and just like a regular bulb, the bulb will burn out and need to be replace. I am SURE it will be EXPENSIVE, so why let it go on an off when it is not necessary. ALso, I turned off the "easy entry", which the steering wheel automatically moves up when i switch off the ignition, again it's cool to watch but I don't weight 300lbs, i don't really need "easy entry" and I am sure it will be expensive to repair after warranty if it ever breaks. I know, I am paniced, while I enjoy my new C230 a lot I am also very cautious and try to take care of it as much as i can.
