gnma

Hi guys. I love my '05 C55, and now that it has transformed from a weekend driver to a daily driver, the need for Hands-free calling is a must. I've scoped the threads here, and am trying to come to a strategy I should pursue. I do not have the COMAND head unit. I have the H/K non-COMAND unit.

As much as I enjoy factory installed equipment it seems that it may be better to go aftermarket because of Bluetooth capability. I don't want to buy used MB equipment and going to the dealer I'm sure will cost substantially more. I'm going to leave the installation To the pros.

Crutchfield is a great place to research. The in-dash navi units seem to be a blast and have a nice inconspicuous look to them. They offer Bluetooth, steering wheel button adaptability, and of course navigation. I really don't need navi, and I came across the Parrot series - namely th ck100 or mki 9200. These units offer Bluetooth but no navi and are cheaper than the navi units. I don't like how they mount, but it's a definite option. Can you please help me with any experience you may have?

Reading about MOST and pucks (which I don't have) and other info is quite confusing, and I'm thinking aftermarket in-dash navi units or parrots are the way to go?

Tks.

Duncan64

Do you guys know how to change the time in the car without a command unit? Since I have aftermarket radio I can't seem to change my time...

saer1one

At the home screen, directly on the time display, press screen and hold for 5 seconds. The clock menu will appear. Press on desired time or date needing to be changed.

Duncan64

Thanks, I know how to on the app radio but I meant on the car where it displays under the speedometer next to the temp. That clock used to be set using the oem radio.

Saaboteur

I've always changed it through the steering wheel controls, the ones on the left side. I can't remember exactly which main menu it's on, but if you flip through them, then flip through the sub menu, you should be able to find clock adjust. LOL - does no one read their owner's manual anymore?

C230 Mulac

gnma,

I hear ya man, my DVD drive stopped working in my COMAND so my nav does not work, plus this unit is way out-dated now. I searched the DVD drive part # after taking the nav unit apart and looking at it and a remanufactured one is $300...almost might as well get something aftermarket for maybe $500 or so.

Just out of curiosity, I went to the Benz dealer and gave them the same part # to check..............$1,048

Duncan64

I'm lazy to bust it out but I'm gonna have to for this bad boy

Duncan64

They said that Mercedes will roll out this by the end of the year for older models....

C32owner

Hi Shaun,

Havent read the whole thread, but I was looking around for the CLS and also stumbled across this unit.. Of interest for the CLS at least, and I would presume for your model as well, this dynavin unit has been updated, or you can download and update the operating system to Android, this is a huge plus and can probably run anything bud!! such a huge plus.. Looks faster in operation and quite a nice upgrade!

Hmmmm... what to do???

Duncan64

Hey, who knew the owners manual had such good info in it I found out that there is a setting hidden in some sub menu that you have to turn off the sync to the command unit first, then you can go back to the time sub menu and actually change the time.

While i was there i set my auto backup mirror up as well - hehe. The previous owner didn't know the car had any of these options... hell he was shocked when i asked him if the headlight washers worked... he didn't know what that was or where the button for it was

Saaboteur

Hah! I love the mirror tilt on reverse function. I only wish there was a way to tilt both mirrors instead of just the passenger side.

Duncan64

its def. useful. Now that i have a backup camera and the tilt, i really have no excuse to curb rash my wheels.