C200 Teething Problems
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Mazda 3
C200 Teething Problems
Hi guys,
I've got my new C200 and absolutely loving it! Just a few teething issues I wanted to run past everyone:
1) When I turn my car on, it says someone on the rear seat doesn't have their seatbelt on but there's no one there. All I have on the seat is a safety vest weighing 50 grams, nowhere near enough to set off the sensors. Anyone experienced this?
2) The voice command lady doesn't understand me very well. Does she improve or will I always hate her?
3) The digital radio doesn't sound as clear as the analog radio, even after tuning it. What are everyone's thoughts on this? I listen to the same station on both and the analog sounds better than digital to me. Also, when I set the analog as my favourite, it plays fr about 30 seconds then switches to digital. Not sure if defaults to digital, or if it loses signal, but it certainly shouldn't lose signal as my old car never lost signal...
Just wondering if anyone has experienced any of the above? Other than this I'm absolutely loving it!!!
Cheers
I've got my new C200 and absolutely loving it! Just a few teething issues I wanted to run past everyone:
1) When I turn my car on, it says someone on the rear seat doesn't have their seatbelt on but there's no one there. All I have on the seat is a safety vest weighing 50 grams, nowhere near enough to set off the sensors. Anyone experienced this?
2) The voice command lady doesn't understand me very well. Does she improve or will I always hate her?
3) The digital radio doesn't sound as clear as the analog radio, even after tuning it. What are everyone's thoughts on this? I listen to the same station on both and the analog sounds better than digital to me. Also, when I set the analog as my favourite, it plays fr about 30 seconds then switches to digital. Not sure if defaults to digital, or if it loses signal, but it certainly shouldn't lose signal as my old car never lost signal...
Just wondering if anyone has experienced any of the above? Other than this I'm absolutely loving it!!!
Cheers
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From: Bristol, UK
W205 C200
I have had the same issue with the rear seat belt warning but have learned to ignore it.
Otherwise, after one year and 13,000 miles the car has been fault free. Best car ever, apart from the electric handbrake and no under floor spare wheel storage.
I can't comment on your other two issues. I don't use voice command because I'v never been able to get it to work in previous cars; perhaps I should try it? In the UK digital radio works very well and I've never tried analogue.
Otherwise, after one year and 13,000 miles the car has been fault free. Best car ever, apart from the electric handbrake and no under floor spare wheel storage.
I can't comment on your other two issues. I don't use voice command because I'v never been able to get it to work in previous cars; perhaps I should try it? In the UK digital radio works very well and I've never tried analogue.
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2016 C300 4Matic traded in for a 2022 E450 Coupe
Hi guys,
I've got my new C200 and absolutely loving it! Just a few teething issues I wanted to run past everyone:
1) When I turn my car on, it says someone on the rear seat doesn't have their seatbelt on but there's no one there. All I have on the seat is a safety vest weighing 50 grams, nowhere near enough to set off the sensors. Anyone experienced this?
2) The voice command lady doesn't understand me very well. Does she improve or will I always hate her?
3) The digital radio doesn't sound as clear as the analog radio, even after tuning it. What are everyone's thoughts on this? I listen to the same station on both and the analog sounds better than digital to me. Also, when I set the analog as my favourite, it plays fr about 30 seconds then switches to digital. Not sure if defaults to digital, or if it loses signal, but it certainly shouldn't lose signal as my old car never lost signal...
Just wondering if anyone has experienced any of the above? Other than this I'm absolutely loving it!!!
Cheers
I've got my new C200 and absolutely loving it! Just a few teething issues I wanted to run past everyone:
1) When I turn my car on, it says someone on the rear seat doesn't have their seatbelt on but there's no one there. All I have on the seat is a safety vest weighing 50 grams, nowhere near enough to set off the sensors. Anyone experienced this?
2) The voice command lady doesn't understand me very well. Does she improve or will I always hate her?
3) The digital radio doesn't sound as clear as the analog radio, even after tuning it. What are everyone's thoughts on this? I listen to the same station on both and the analog sounds better than digital to me. Also, when I set the analog as my favourite, it plays fr about 30 seconds then switches to digital. Not sure if defaults to digital, or if it loses signal, but it certainly shouldn't lose signal as my old car never lost signal...
Just wondering if anyone has experienced any of the above? Other than this I'm absolutely loving it!!!
Cheers
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BMW e89 Z4 sDrive 35i & MB S205 C200 AMG Premium Plus
Rear seat belt alarm is just a warning to alert you which seat belts aren't buckled. There are no seat sensors.
Voice comand on COMAND is fine 90% of the time but does get it wrong more than I'd expect it to, usually because it has no tolerance for you not using the exactly right phrase.
New BMW voice control is much better is it has an element of AI to work out you mean the same thing as its expecting even if you use words that are different or wrong order.
Dab radio I have no issues when used with my burmester stereo.
Voice comand on COMAND is fine 90% of the time but does get it wrong more than I'd expect it to, usually because it has no tolerance for you not using the exactly right phrase.
New BMW voice control is much better is it has an element of AI to work out you mean the same thing as its expecting even if you use words that are different or wrong order.
Dab radio I have no issues when used with my burmester stereo.
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2015 Mercedes C300 Sport
1) I have an 11 lb (5 kg) suitcase on my backseat with my kid's chair always there and never heard a seat belt alarm or warning --- I'd love to turn those on to warn me when my kid has the seat belt buckled.
2) Same here....she doesn't understand me (as most women don't understand me as well!)
3) I loose HD radio signal all the time in some areas I drive....close to the Midwest corn crops....If HD radio becomes available it switches to digital as default -- you can switch it off on the Radio menu (go to HD radio and switch if off).
2) Same here....she doesn't understand me (as most women don't understand me as well!)
3) I loose HD radio signal all the time in some areas I drive....close to the Midwest corn crops....If HD radio becomes available it switches to digital as default -- you can switch it off on the Radio menu (go to HD radio and switch if off).
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From: Manchester, UK
BMW e89 Z4 sDrive 35i & MB S205 C200 AMG Premium Plus
1) I have an 11 lb (5 kg) suitcase on my backseat with my kid's chair always there and never heard a seat belt alarm or warning --- I'd love to turn those on to warn me when my kid has the seat belt buckled.
2) Same here....she doesn't understand me (as most women don't understand me as well!)
3) I loose HD radio signal all the time in some areas I drive....close to the Midwest corn crops....If HD radio becomes available it switches to digital as default -- you can switch it off on the Radio menu (go to HD radio and switch if off).
2) Same here....she doesn't understand me (as most women don't understand me as well!)
3) I loose HD radio signal all the time in some areas I drive....close to the Midwest corn crops....If HD radio becomes available it switches to digital as default -- you can switch it off on the Radio menu (go to HD radio and switch if off).
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C300 S205 AMG, GLA 45 AMG
1./ Seat belt warning is an MB thing.. normal..
2./ Mine works perfectly when i use the correct command, these command options are listed on the screen in some cases, others you have to learn the phrase... serhaps some time acclimatising on your behalf this will become a moot point.
3./ My DAB is noticably better than the standard analogue FM signal.
2./ Mine works perfectly when i use the correct command, these command options are listed on the screen in some cases, others you have to learn the phrase... serhaps some time acclimatising on your behalf this will become a moot point.
3./ My DAB is noticably better than the standard analogue FM signal.
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1./ Seat belt warning is an MB thing.. normal..
2./ Mine works perfectly when i use the correct command, these command options are listed on the screen in some cases, others you have to learn the phrase... serhaps some time acclimatising on your behalf this will become a moot point.
3./ My DAB is noticably better than the standard analogue FM signal.
2./ Mine works perfectly when i use the correct command, these command options are listed on the screen in some cases, others you have to learn the phrase... serhaps some time acclimatising on your behalf this will become a moot point.
3./ My DAB is noticably better than the standard analogue FM signal.
For me, the DAB sounds more hollow and 'tinny'. Mates I've taken in the car say the same thing. I've adjusted the settings to turn down the high pitched sounds (treble?) and turn up mid range and bass but still sounds worse... A bit weird really...
Also, on a separate note, obviously the wheels get pretty dirty from brake dust. Is there anything you can do to stop this or is it just a fact of life?
Cheers
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