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Which side is your auto stop/start button on?

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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 10:49 PM
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Which side is your auto stop/start button on?

Just picked up my March built C300 (LOVE it so far!) and noticed that the auto stop/start override button is to the left of the center knob, under the Agility and Airmatic buttons. I've seen it on the right side of the knob in most pics, maybe a mid cycle change?
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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 10:51 PM
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In the US, I think if you do not have the premium package the Eco button is on the left.
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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 10:59 PM
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Mine is on the right.
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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 11:22 PM
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Mine is on the left as well (build in march)...I do remember it being on the right when I test drove back in Oct
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 12:22 AM
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Mine is on the left. Late Jan 2015 build.
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 12:39 AM
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On the left here in Australia, March 2015 Build
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 01:58 AM
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On the left here in Australia, March 2015 Build
In Australia too. RHD, button on my left but on the right hand side of the command knob.
As a left hander,It's great being in a RHD car, originally designed as LHD, and now RHD. You'd have to be a lefty to fully appreciate, especially being able to write on the touchpad with left hand. I don't know if this makes sense to anyone but myself
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 05:56 AM
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One thing I have noticed is that newer vehicles (produced late Jan) have an "Power symbol" instead of the "ON" lettering to swith the radio on or off.
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 06:01 AM
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UK car, RHD, stop/start button is on the left of the controller (almost invisible to me unless I move over to look at the buttons on the other side).
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ManiacGT
UK car, RHD, stop/start button is on the left of the controller (almost invisible to me unless I move over to look at the buttons on the other side).
Hmmm...I know I have poked a bit of fun at people complaining about having to press a button to turn the Eco start/stop on and off, but that is inconvenient. I wonder why the positioning is that way- as I posted before my car is also RHD but the button is very conveniently situated.
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 07:05 AM
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UK C200 on right hand side of controller
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by alkam2
In the US, I think if you do not have the premium package the Eco button is on the left.
I have the premium package- I think that it was a mid cycle change, no idea why but interesting nonetheless.
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 11:13 AM
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 03:44 PM
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I guess mine is still in a parts bin in Germany somewhere because I don't appear to have one!
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackjackM
I have the premium package- I think that it was a mid cycle change, no idea why but interesting nonetheless.
I have the Airmatic and Rear Sun Shade on the left. Maybe that has something to do with it. I'm sure the stop/start selector is much easier to see on the left.

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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 03:44 AM
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Airmatic and preimum, no rear sunshade, mine on the left.
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 09:32 AM
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RHD UK C200. Button the the left.
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 10:15 AM
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In the pictures on mbusa.com it's on the right.
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 12:31 PM
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Mine is on the left.
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 05:24 PM
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Early Jan '15 build. Mine is on the right side of the controller. It would make more sense for it to be on the left side under the Agility toggle switch.
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jclboston
Early Jan '15 build. Mine is on the right side of the controller. It would make more sense for it to be on the left side under the Agility toggle switch.
Interesting. So it must've been changed fairly recently. What dealer did you buy from?
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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 11:38 AM
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Interesting. So it must've been changed fairly recently. What dealer did you buy from?
Mercedes of Hanover, MA. They all come from Alabama just the same though.
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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 01:43 PM
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Mercedes of Hanover, MA. They all come from Alabama just the same though.
I know, I'm from MA too and was just curious.
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Old Apr 6, 2015 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackjackM
I know, I'm from MA too and was just curious.
Ah I see.. couldn't tell from your profile. Which dealer did you go with?
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Old Apr 6, 2015 | 11:03 PM
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Ah I see.. couldn't tell from your profile. Which dealer did you go with?
MB of Natick. Bought my last 3 from them, love the dealer and service I get from them.
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