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W203 Tricks, tips, and secrets!

Old Dec 20, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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new tip!

Lane Changing: When you wanna change lanes, slightly tap the blinker lever and the blinker should engage 3 time and shut off. So, make sure it doesn't click all the way, just push it down a little before it clicks.
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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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What about mods done through STAR?
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 08:04 PM
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Just tried the unlock pattern change and the tunnel window thing. I fell in love. I love learning new things about my car. Although I knew about the unlock pattern change, it did not work for me the first time, simply because I misunderstood the word "simultaneously". Lol. Thanks!
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 08:35 PM
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Mercedes Logo on the navigation screen???

Hey guys im new at this forum and i've posted this as a new thread and i didnt get any replies and i think it was not displayed so i figured id post it as a new trick anw
i was just wondering if we can leave the mercedes logo on the navigation's display while we're driving(i'm talking about when we turn on the radio a mercedes logo is displayed before a disclaimer about being cautions not to stare at the navigation while driving)
so anyone's ever tried it?if yes how?
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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 12:36 PM
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This is really cool. I just learned several new things about my car today. Thanks for posting!
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 12:12 PM
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My car doesn't have the air conditioned in the armrest.
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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 03:13 AM
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Im gonna turn off that light in the trunk, bad for business
lol
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Old Jan 4, 2016 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by C320-Cav
Yeah, im sure with the digital one it would work.
Tunnel mode is my favorite so far
But good luck, i hope it works when you upgrade!
Is that possible to upgrade the climate control panel to a digital one ??
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Old Jan 5, 2016 | 10:31 AM
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Probably the most common mod people do...
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Old Jan 5, 2016 | 11:18 AM
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But one of the more potentially annoying ones too. You really don't know if it will work until you disassemble things, cross your fingers, and wire it up. For that reason, it's not really worth it, imho, unless you enjoy spending the money and gutting the center console.

Actually, now being "downsized" to a normal, you set the speed, direction, and temp kind of HVAC system in my Civic, it's nice to have the simplicity back.
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Old Apr 3, 2017 | 12:11 AM
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How to Check the battery:
With the ignition key turned to position 1, press the reset button 3 times quickly. Battery voltage is then displayed.
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Old Apr 3, 2017 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by brissy1
How to Check the battery:
With the ignition key turned to position 1, press the reset button 3 times quickly. Battery voltage is then displayed.
Yup, that works on my W203. Thanks.


Just in case any one else has W166, it doesn't work on W166.
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Old Dec 25, 2018 | 02:03 PM
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Blue dash lights

Originally Posted by C320-Cav
Here are a few pictures as a reference to some of the tips and tricks.


Tunnel Mode and Heating:
Attachment 378599


Compartment-ception:
Attachment 378600



Parking lights:
Attachment 378601Attachment 378602Attachment 378603
how did u change the dashboard and console lights to blue looks awesome. Can this be done diy? Wat type of globes/bulbs should be used?
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