c300demo

Does this have anything to do with vent mode on the windows? I did this whole block the path thing one and I remember that the window would not go all the way up. In fact it would go up all the way when requested but drop itself an inch or 2 (hence why my brother keeps calling it vent mode, but I am not sure if he is making it up).

A few days later it was back to normal.

axhoaxho

I don't know if it is classified as secret, or if it has been revealed before -- Above the interior front door opening handles, there are six tiny LED lights shining on the handle. Those LEDs are kind of hidden, and the light is very subtle. For the longest time I thought it was a reflection from the street light, but I just realized that these are tiny LED lights. Kind of neat.

With best regards,

Stiggs

Anyone figure out how to tuen off the beeps when locking/unlocking the car?

dubulup

at your feet and under rear view mirror...I like the mood.

horizon

A bit late, but the beeping has nothing to do with whether you have an alarm or not, but is a regional setting that can be set through the mb diagnostic software. this is also the case in the w203, where if you select "Norway" in the star diagnostic system, it enables the beeping.

also opening a locked door from outside, by reaching through an open window, only sounds the alarm if none of the remote key buttons had been pressed for more than 40 seconds after locking

horizon

..but the dumbest thing has to be, though you can send multiple contacts, you can't delete delete multiple contacts, unless you have a fitted convenience phone. it makes a b*tch of refreshing contacts or synchronisation

QQQ

As I said before in this thread, both features don't work for US and Canadian models.

451/443=EW

I would love it if someone has the time and speed to go through this whole thread and do a recap of all the secrets. I am far to slow a typer and short on focus to be able to do this. Anyone want to recap it?

If anyone does do it, I have a suggestion. Some features only work in some countrys, so list that as well!

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to do the work!

horizon

I have somewhat of a different take on this. Hill Assist does work for me downhill and I think there is a reason for it. If you happen to park on a downhill incline, too close to a stationary object or someone comes and parks their car in front of you on the incline and goes away (when you had initially left enough space to manouvre) or a parking space is on a downhill incline in front of a wall etc. etc, you would need to reverse away from the object before you can drive away. In such cases, you would not want the vehicle to move forward when you depress the brake pedal to press the gas, so you can reverse. In my experience, the vehicle remains static until you press the accelerator in Reverse and then it goes backwards. This is similar to an uphill incline, where you can also use the brakes to remain static, but you can do with assistance to remain static between brake and accelerator.

horizon

Unobvious Discovery (aka sceret): The round green light on the light switch, to indicate when your headlamps are on, changes dimness depending on how dark it is. It is brighter during partial darkness outside, so it is easier to see that it's on and dimmer at night, as it does not need to be as bright to see that's it's on. I think the headlamps (xenon) also change brightness depending on amount of outside light, but I haven't confrimed.

451/443=EW

Very good point! I didnt even think if this. I thought the the OG was talking about down hill when going forward. So thats what my responce was for. Again I never even thought about reverse....So good point! Now I have not had a need to test this or experience it yet. But I will park on a hill now and try it. Thanks

musk

The cornering fogs are working when the steering wheel turn right(or left) beyond 45 degrees.

dubulup

locking doors also locks the gas filler door

mpevo8

Is there something im doing wrong ? I walk up to my car. Alarm is armed and all windows/sunroof are closed. I hold the lock AND unlock button at the same time and NOTHING happens.

Petje

You are doing it wrong, just hold the lock OR unlock button. So dont push them both at the same time. If you wanna close the windows hold the lock button, if you want to open hold the unlock button.

Diesel Benz

Are you sure nothing happened? If you press and hold both buttons for 6 seconds, the car should change the way doors are opened. Either one press opens all doors or the first one only opens the driver's door and the fuel filler flap and the next press opens the other doors.

All this and the convenience window opening is explained clearly at the user manual too.

kaputt

So does this mean, that even if you don't have the iPod integration kit, you would still be able to play your iPod through the cars stereo? I'm guessing there would be some limitations though.

Robbio204

as far as the aux in glove compartment, the plug is on the right. You can go to walmart or wherever and buy an aux cable. Aux plugs into most normal (3.5mm) headphone jacks.

The thing is that with Ipod Integration, one can control his or her Ipod from the steering wheel buttons.

aprince2die4

dont know if you consider this a secret...but if you drive with Emergency Brake ON you cant control any of the audio controls...

Hobo86

Maybe we should summerize everything thats been noted...a bit of a pain going through page after page of postings

PatSC23

dont hav any secrets but thanks for revealing some -

kaku

Agreed.

I might compile a list myself.. as it'd be nice if it were categorized..

dansonchan

i dont hv too!!...
why??....i like the one can tilt down when u in R gear!

c200mfmw

Not sure if this had been listed previously but discovered a safety feature yesterday! If you do not close the back door fully (not sure about the front door) and start the engine, the door handle inside loses its "resistance" meaning you will not be able to open the door from the inside to prevent you from falling out presumably. You need to do a manual reset by flicking a plastic "catch" located on the "inside" (the thin part of the door that has the lock catch) lower part of the door itself.

Xaniar

Jesus man,
Have you been living on another planet?
That feature is called a child safety lock and you have it on most of the vehicles.