Picked up my new 2013 C300 4 matic! Some questions
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Picked up my new 2013 C300 4 matic! Some questions
Hello,
I just sold my 05 S2k (loved the car) and bought a new 2013 polar white C300 4 matic with xenon/sports/premium (Canada).
I only have 70 km on it so far and have some questions.
1. Is it normal that there is a burning smell when I step out of the car after a short drive? I am assuming it's because the car is new but anyone else notice this when they first got it? I searched but have been getting some mixed answers.
2. I don't have navi..but I see lights under the odometer settings. Is there where I can change the settings of my welcome lighting? I have the xenon package so is there a way that if I unlock/lock the car, the led or headlights come on? (I don't have keyless entry)
3. When I unlock the car, there is no sound and when I lock the car there is only a small honk sound. Is there anyway to change to a beep? Are 2013 all honks when locking?
Thanks
I just sold my 05 S2k (loved the car) and bought a new 2013 polar white C300 4 matic with xenon/sports/premium (Canada).
I only have 70 km on it so far and have some questions.
1. Is it normal that there is a burning smell when I step out of the car after a short drive? I am assuming it's because the car is new but anyone else notice this when they first got it? I searched but have been getting some mixed answers.
2. I don't have navi..but I see lights under the odometer settings. Is there where I can change the settings of my welcome lighting? I have the xenon package so is there a way that if I unlock/lock the car, the led or headlights come on? (I don't have keyless entry)
3. When I unlock the car, there is no sound and when I lock the car there is only a small honk sound. Is there anyway to change to a beep? Are 2013 all honks when locking?
Thanks
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My 2011 is a honk as well. If you scroll through the LED screen on the speedometer, you should see convenience lighting, which I think turns on the lights when you unlock the car, mine does at least. Just look around and test it out, can't hurt.
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Thanks aamirani!
Also, how do you disable eco mode permanently so that it doesn't turn back on after restarting the car? I tried holding onto the eco button in center for a long time and it won't do it permanently.
As for the contacts my Galaxy s3 is by first, last name.......but when I loaded the contacts...it's still by last, first. How do you go about changing this?
Also, how do you disable eco mode permanently so that it doesn't turn back on after restarting the car? I tried holding onto the eco button in center for a long time and it won't do it permanently.
As for the contacts my Galaxy s3 is by first, last name.......but when I loaded the contacts...it's still by last, first. How do you go about changing this?
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Thanks aamirani!
Also, how do you disable eco mode permanently so that it doesn't turn back on after restarting the car? I tried holding onto the eco button in center for a long time and it won't do it permanently.
As for the contacts my Galaxy s3 is by first, last name.......but when I loaded the contacts...it's still by last, first. How do you go about changing this?
Also, how do you disable eco mode permanently so that it doesn't turn back on after restarting the car? I tried holding onto the eco button in center for a long time and it won't do it permanently.
As for the contacts my Galaxy s3 is by first, last name.......but when I loaded the contacts...it's still by last, first. How do you go about changing this?
I have same phone same problem all though im sure its car I need to know how to change it first name sort
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Hello,
I just sold my 05 S2k (loved the car) and bought a new 2013 polar white C300 4 matic with xenon/sports/premium (Canada).
I only have 70 km on it so far and have some questions.
1. Is it normal that there is a burning smell when I step out of the car after a short drive? I am assuming it's because the car is new but anyone else notice this when they first got it? I searched but have been getting some mixed answers.
Thanks
I just sold my 05 S2k (loved the car) and bought a new 2013 polar white C300 4 matic with xenon/sports/premium (Canada).
I only have 70 km on it so far and have some questions.
1. Is it normal that there is a burning smell when I step out of the car after a short drive? I am assuming it's because the car is new but anyone else notice this when they first got it? I searched but have been getting some mixed answers.
Thanks
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Hey 
i'm new so don't judge =P I actually just purchased a brand new 2013 c250 also 
So here are my responses to the questions you listed..
1. I have that same thing and from what I read and understood its perfectly normal for a new car so dont worry =P
2. It was already answered but ya just go through your settings and that should do it.
3. Your lucky you have the sound at all =P I don't have it for unlock or lock.. Actually i was wondering if anyone sees this is there a way to do it?
i'm new so don't judge =P I actually just purchased a brand new 2013 c250 also So here are my responses to the questions you listed..1. I have that same thing and from what I read and understood its perfectly normal for a new car so dont worry =P
2. It was already answered but ya just go through your settings and that should do it.
3. Your lucky you have the sound at all =P I don't have it for unlock or lock.. Actually i was wondering if anyone sees this is there a way to do it?
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Hey i'm new so don't judge =P I actually just purchased a brand new 2013 c250 also So here are my responses to the questions you listed..
1. I have that same thing and from what I read and understood its perfectly normal for a new car so dont worry =P
2. It was already answered but ya just go through your settings and that should do it.
3. Your lucky you have the sound at all =P I don't have it for unlock or lock.. Actually i was wondering if anyone sees this is there a way to do it?
i'm new so don't judge =P I actually just purchased a brand new 2013 c250 also So here are my responses to the questions you listed..1. I have that same thing and from what I read and understood its perfectly normal for a new car so dont worry =P
2. It was already answered but ya just go through your settings and that should do it.
3. Your lucky you have the sound at all =P I don't have it for unlock or lock.. Actually i was wondering if anyone sees this is there a way to do it?
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It's the screen on the speedometer, just use the controls on the steering wheel and go right to Settings I believe. Then just scrolls up and down through those and look around. I can't remember which it is exactly, but it's pretty self explanatory.
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Go to vehicle settings, then to Lighting, then scroll down through the options and there should be something for welcome lights. Turn it on and next time you unlock your car, it should light up the LEDs and puddle lamps.
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Your salesperson should have spent the time to walk you through everything including pairing your phone for you. They should have sat in the car with you and made sure you knew how to do everything. That's a big part of the final sales service and in fact MBUSA (here in the US) will email you a questionnaire to fill out that specifically asks if your salesperson took the time to orient you with everything (and including showing and introducing you to the service department, etc..)
Go back to the dealership and have them show you everything. Or at the very least, read your owner's manual. Everything is there. And you can even download a .pdf file of both the car's manual and the COMAND manual from the MB website. Log in to the owner's section. There are plenty of videos to walk you through everything, and tons of info about your car. They have plenty of resources, it just takes some effort and initiative on your part.
Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day, teach him to fish and....well, you know the story.
Go back to the dealership and have them show you everything. Or at the very least, read your owner's manual. Everything is there. And you can even download a .pdf file of both the car's manual and the COMAND manual from the MB website. Log in to the owner's section. There are plenty of videos to walk you through everything, and tons of info about your car. They have plenty of resources, it just takes some effort and initiative on your part.
Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day, teach him to fish and....well, you know the story.
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Your salesperson should have spent the time to walk you through everything including pairing your phone for you. They should have sat in the car with you and made sure you knew how to do everything. That's a big part of the final sales service and in fact MBUSA (here in the US) will email you a questionnaire to fill out that specifically asks if your salesperson took the time to orient you with everything (and including showing and introducing you to the service department, etc..)
