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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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When you say one for "software", which software are you referring to?
In update manu, shows 2 options. SW update is looking for CD, I guess it is for command software like bluetooth driver, CDDB database etc.
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by theinmoe
In update manu, shows 2 options. SW update is looking for CD, I guess it is for command software like bluetooth driver, CDDB database etc.

Any chance it has to do with the car's engine, transmission, etc?
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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anyone know how to lock the door with the key in the ignition? i may want to start my car here in the cold winter (warm it up) and hold my spare to unlock it?
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by phranksmbz
anyone know how to lock the door with the key in the ignition? i may want to start my car here in the cold winter (warm it up) and hold my spare to unlock it?
Use the spare key to lock it?
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by aprince2die4
i noticed it happened after i setup a few individual ringtones in the phone and they started playing over the stereo...i was somewhat confused too so i covered the microphone on the phone and it was indeed coming from the stereo
Isnt that normal?

By my Audio20 the ringtone is always the same *** my phone...
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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I want to be able to hear my phones ringtone! How do you do that? I get this annoying loud ring.
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Hum, interesting all this.

You guys don't have the phones plugged into the audio port on the car, by chance, do you?
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by mac911
Hum, interesting all this.

You guys don't have the phones plugged into the audio port on the car, by chance, do you?
My phone is connected by bluetooth and i have the same ringtona on my car audio20 as on my phone....
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Petje
My phone is connected by bluetooth and i have the same ringtona on my car audio20 as on my phone....
I will test it today. Never thougt you could do that., but i will give it a try.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 01:43 AM
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 05:07 AM
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28) if you use two fingers you can do all fore windows at the same time, up or down.
Please explain this.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 05:10 AM
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Please explain this.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by vietdu
Please explain this.
Kind of hard to explain in a post. Basically you put one finger on both top buttons and do the same for the bottom set. Your finger will have the gap that is between the buttons in the middle of the tip. Does this make sense? I know if you would see someone do it you would understand right away. I can only do this for the windows down BTW can't do it for up.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 06:48 AM
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you can actually click the buttons fully and the windows would roll up or down without you holding the buttons up or down.

This is not really a secret then. (28- if you use two fingers you can do all fore windows at the same time, up or down.)
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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There are two updates, one for software and one for Nav. 30GB HD has 4 partations and partation 4 has around 18 GB free. Also you can turn on Video AUX.
Have you found anything usefull to do with these menus?
If I turn the AUX Video on... where is the input and what is it? (would like to hook up my ipod video)

Thanks in advance
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by DAnton1316
Have you found anything usefull to do with these menus?
If I turn the AUX Video on... where is the input and what is it? (would like to hook up my ipod video)

Thanks in advance
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Back up camera can be install from Video input. See following thread.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w204/263865-back-up-camera.html
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 08:51 AM
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In the W203, bringing up the engineering menu also allowed you to read the exact oil level in the sump. Does this wok on the W204. (Don't have mine yet :-) )

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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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In the W203, bringing up the engineering menu also allowed you to read the exact oil level in the sump. Does this wok on the W204. (Don't have mine yet :-) )

..jack
No Jack, not on mine anyway ( 220CDI) .I just have to use the true ,tried & reliable old dip stick under the bonnet method once a month.
By the way, my engine used a litre of oil in the first 5000 km , I changed the oil & no visable decline in the next 4000 KM. John.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 05:29 AM
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This secrets thread is really good!
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by DAnton1316
Have you found anything usefull to do with these menus?
If I turn the AUX Video on... where is the input and what is it? (would like to hook up my ipod video)

Thanks in advance
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BE VERY CAREFUL IN THE ENGINEERING MODE! If you make adjustments in the Parametric EQ- you cannot manually restore the factory settings.
Example: Filter 2 factory setting was at 2300. When you adjust it- the values are in intervals of 500 (2000, 2500, 3000). You are unable to select 2300.
I recommend that unless you know what you are doing-DON'T MESS AROUND!
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by aprince2die4
i noticed it happened after i setup a few individual ringtones in the phone and they started playing over the stereo...i was somewhat confused too so i covered the microphone on the phone and it was indeed coming from the stereo
what kind of phone.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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I wonder if its phone specific or if your cars just magical ;P

I should be getting my 2009 C300 today or tomorow, I'll test it with my Nokia N95.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by cbcharlie
I wonder if its phone specific or if your cars just magical ;P

I should be getting my 2009 C300 today or tomorow, I'll test it with my Nokia N95.
i know i thought it was weird too and i even covered the speaker on the phone and turned the volume knob on the car up and down and it was indeed coming from the car speakers
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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I had a Nokia N82 and it does the same thing too. Also you can send the contacts all at once as well. good job Nokia. But my girlfriend jacked my phone so now I am using Sony ericsson C902. This fone does not do what nokia can. In addition I have the ring volume problem where even if I could turn down the ring volume when incoming calls came, the car would resets back to the ring default volume. which is quite LOUD. Its hurting my ear and kind of hazardous as well. So anyone with a secret code that can turn the volume down and set it in memory?
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