covance

(So my baby FINALLLYYY came in. Expect a fanfare thread with pics once I get it tinted next Monday)

Anyone able to set their parking mode passenger side mirror? I am driving a 2011 Sport c300 MT with no premium packages so I have the AUDIO 20 system, not Command (not that this should matter for setting this up according to the manual). I followed all the instructions to the T (its page 100 or 101 I believe for the 2011 version) multiple times and I can't get it to work.

Any tips or suggestions?

covance

I also tried following the same instructions on my dad's fully loaded 2011 E350 and it still doesn't work

xolinlevh

For me its:
Put in reverse, press the right side mirror selector, adjust to the position you want it to be in when you back up, hit 'M'. and it should be programmed.

2nice4me

for my car (also 2011) I didnt program the passenger mirror at all, aside from the normal adjustment so that i can see. as soon as i put it in reverse the mirror tilts down, then in drive it comes back up.

JaCe88

It's not standard on all cars is what I've come to realise.

covance

Ya when I go into reverse nothing happens. I dont have any seat saving buttons or the M button on my C so that is not an option (what package has this?)

In the manual it says the method you described with the M is an alternative - the E has this button but that method didn't work there either.

WTF

C300CA

I guess 'parking mode' requires Premium 1 package which includes memory seat and exterior mirror. It's 2011 setup, not sure of previous years. Someone please verify.

There is no need to press M button to set up parking mode. Shift to reverse then adjust passengeer side mirror to where you want it to be, done. Car knows it's in reverse so mirror will go to parking mode, and knows it's in drive so mirror goes back to normal position. Also remember if the last press is on driver side switch, parking mode is disabled. To enable, press the passenger side switch as the last step, and it will always go to parking mode whenever car is in reverse.

Shifting to reverse is virtually an additional memory for passenger side mirror.

I tried so many times now I found it very easy, don't have to think about it.

xolinlevh

the door mounted seat adjustment and memory function is in Premium 1. sorry assumed you had it =/ not sure then

covance

Is your engine on for this or is the key just in position 2? I guess I am just out of luck on the C but I want this to work on the E as it has all the necessary packages. So either car in position 2 or on, then Reverse gear, press passenger side mirror button, adjust, then back to Drive?

covance

No problem mate the E350 has P1 so I will give it a go on that again for sure. Too bad I can't do it with the C... I will have to buy some nice blind spot mirrors.

C300CA

Key in position 2 is enough to make it work ...... Yes.

covance

Then reverse to drive or reverse to park?

Sorry for all the follow up questions!

C300CA

Yes, and mirror will go back to normal dring position after ~ 10 seconds or when your speed reaches like 10 MPH, whicheve happens earlier, I think.

C300CA

Well, car has no speed when 'reverse to park' so in 10 seconds mirror will go back to normal.

lx Raven xl

If you do not have memory seats , This will not work. Manual is not very clear about this option.

dcjwlee

Um, I've been manually tilting down my mirror for tighter parking spots...

U.S. spec, 2009 MY, C300 4M, P1, P2, MM....

Sportstick

Set the mirror down position as setting #3 in your memory seat controls (assuming it's unused otherwise!). It's easier to just press the 3, and then the 1 to return to normal, than to try to move the mirror each time.

C300CA

It's even easier not to used memory but to use mirror itself setup when in Reverse. That way, no extra action is needed when you drive in Reverse.

MB memory seat/mirror is different from my other Japanese cars. MB requires pressing and holding button until the saved position is reached. Other cars only requires a press. I think MB's way is safer, just need a bit extra effort to get to the position.

Sportstick

I am sorry, but I do not understand your idea. Could you please try to explain again? For our cars without the automatic tilt down in reverse feature, what is your suggestion?

C300CA

With my 2011 C which has Premium 1 package including memory seats and other stuff, I turn the key to position 2 (don't need to start engine), shift into Reverse, press the passenger side mirror button, adjust the passenger side mirror down to where I could see my rear wheel and curbside (if I am on the street trying to park). Done.

As long as I don't press the driver side mirror button, the passenger side mirror always tilt down whenever the car is in Reverse.

Some people do not like mirror to tilt down to avoid wear and tear, just press the driver side mirror button to 'disable' the mirror tilting. Tilting position is saved and if passenger side mirror button is pressed again, tilting is enabled again and mirror will go down the the previously saved position.

I don't think it will work on non memory seat cars but not 100% sure.

Sportstick

Ah, I understand, you are addressing cars which have that feature. Others, such as my 09, do not have the mirror tilt down feature and it is not programmable. The work-around of using the 3rd memory position for the seats is the next best option for us.

C300CA

OK. So there is a difference between different years, although both have memory seats/mirrors.