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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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just a few quirks after driving the c63 for a while

just listing some i can think of off the top of my head... i haven't read the manual yet so if it's in the manual let me know, or just kindly tell me how to fix it

oh and don't get me wrong, i love this freakin car... it's amazing...

the auto turn signal thing - you just click it in either direction and let it go, it'll blink 3 times pretty dang quickly if i say. i think this would be so much more helpful if it were about 5 blinks. i usually don't like to change lanes that quickly. i thought the purpose of the turn signal was to let cars know that you are changing lanes and give them a fair warning. but with only 3 blinks, by the time i check my blind spots real quick, i'm left with maybe 1 blink and then i'm changing lanes with no turn signal. maybe it's just me

memory seats - it would have been awesome to be able to just press the number and have it adjust without having to hold the button down. and yes, i'm not the only one who drives the car

6 month sirius for free- i've never heard satellite radio before this car, and i hate that i've heard it now... i don't know what i'm going to do without it... why can't it be free?
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by bluejae
just listing some i can think of off the top of my head... i haven't read the manual yet so if it's in the manual let me know, or just kindly tell me how to fix it

oh and don't get me wrong, i love this freakin car... it's amazing...

the auto turn signal thing - you just click it in either direction and let it go, it'll blink 3 times pretty dang quickly if i say. i think this would be so much more helpful if it were about 5 blinks. i usually don't like to change lanes that quickly. i thought the purpose of the turn signal was to let cars know that you are changing lanes and give them a fair warning. but with only 3 blinks, by the time i check my blind spots real quick, i'm left with maybe 1 blink and then i'm changing lanes with no turn signal. maybe it's just me

memory seats - it would have been awesome to be able to just press the number and have it adjust without having to hold the button down. and yes, i'm not the only one who drives the car

6 month sirius for free- i've never heard satellite radio before this car, and i hate that i've heard it now... i don't know what i'm going to do without it... why can't it be free?

I have no idea about the C63, as I don't have mine yet, but in my BMW, if you are on the seat you have to keep the button pressed for the seat to move into the desired position. If you are not on the seat (outside the car) all you need is one push on the button and the seat moves in place.

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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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That's how the memory seats work in all Mercedes I'm pretty sure. And the car needs to be turned on for it to work if the door is closed too.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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That's how the memory seats work in all Mercedes I'm pretty sure. And the car needs to be turned on for it to work if the door is closed too.
It is a safety issue. Imagine if you were a pregnant woman and you accidently hit the worng memory button and it started to adjust without holding.... panic!! That's what I was explained when asking the same question about having 1 touch memory.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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It is a safety issue. Imagine if you were a pregnant woman and you accidently hit the worng memory button and it started to adjust without holding.... panic!! That's what I was explained when asking the same question about having 1 touch memory.
yeah, i figured as much... but the lexus lx470 is 1 touch and it doesn't work if the car is out of Park position. ah well... can't have it all... like i said, it's only a quirk
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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yeah, i figured as much... but the lexus lx470 is 1 touch and it doesn't work if the car is out of Park position. ah well... can't have it all... like i said, it's only a quirk
Did you try to press the button when you are outside the car?

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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jarjoug
Did you try to press the button when you are outside the car?

George
i'll try it in about 10 minutes
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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As far as the 3 blinks that should give someone aprox 3 seconds to make a committed lane change unless you have 18 wheels then 5 blinks (or 1 second per blink) would be appropriate
The hold push button memory feature makes sense for a tight car like this

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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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The seat thing is a position centric situation. If the seat can be moved (without anyone sitting in it) to a position that is within some predefined safety limit, it will with one push. If you're like me and your position is all the way back, you have to hold it to ensure you don't crush your rear passenger.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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Yea getting used to the Sirius Radio is a Serious problem. I am totally addicted to it.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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I am totally agree with your 2nd and 3rd comment, y dun they give the seat memory function just 1-click? and also when u turn off da car the seat wont return to its neutral position. I hope u guys get the meaning
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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BMW system is awesome. If you are sitting in the seat it wont move with 1-touch. If you are not in the seat it will move in place with 1-touch. I am sure Mercedes has the same if not smarter.

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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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Jackry...I just realized you're driving exactly what I'm driving inside and out...
: > ))))))) Enjoy!!!
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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Jackry...I just realized you're driving exactly what I'm driving inside and out...
: > ))))))) Enjoy!!!
Yea, our cars are identical indeed from inside or out but I've tinted my headlight and got rid of the ugly amber reflector. I am sure u ll do it later or so Hahaha...So, how was ur baby doing these days, any surprises to you?
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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no 1 touch while not in the seat.
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I am totally agree with your 2nd and 3rd comment, y dun they give the seat memory function just 1-click? and also when u turn off da car the seat wont return to its neutral position. I hope u guys get the meaning
there's a setting in the dash under convenience i believe... something about entry/exit... it's supposed to make it easier... and although i have it enabled, i don't really see what it's supposed to do...

ideally, openning and closing the door should move the steering wheel up and move the seats a bit for easier entry and exit, but if not that, it should when the car is turned off... for some reason, i haven't really noticed either.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bluejae
there's a setting in the dash under convenience i believe... something about entry/exit... it's supposed to make it easier... and although i have it enabled, i don't really see what it's supposed to do...

ideally, openning and closing the door should move the steering wheel up and move the seats a bit for easier entry and exit, but if not that, it should when the car is turned off... for some reason, i haven't really noticed either.
Yes... when exiting the car or shutting down the engine it rises the steering wheel, its works on mine. I don't think it does anything with the seats though... And you do need the convenience setting to be enabled, I believe this option was implemented for the 2009 only
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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anyone know what info sirius wants from you in order to activate it? Sorry for the laziness....
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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anyone know what info sirius wants from you in order to activate it? Sorry for the laziness....
I guess for starters, a vaid Credit card
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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I guess for starters, a vaid Credit card
hahahha yea, a valid credit card usually takes care of things.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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anyone know what info sirius wants from you in order to activate it? Sorry for the laziness....
the 6 month trial is free... i didn't have to do anything, i just got an email letting me know that i was activated... and even before the email, everything was working in the car.
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grab a laptop, hop in the car and do it in 3 minutes. The FREE opition is kind of hidden in their menu of subscription choices, so you have to read very carefully. You don't need a CC for the free option btw, but you do need the radio code - get it by turning on XM and reading the screen.

On the comfort exit/entry thing - it's a joke. It doesn't seem to move the seats, just the steering wheel and for me it only moves about 1/4 inch. Worthless. I wish it slid the seat all the way back and tilted wheel all the way up like the caddy boats.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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grab a laptop, hop in the car and do it in 3 minutes. The FREE opition is kind of hidden in their menu of subscription choices, so you have to read very carefully. You don't need a CC for the free option btw, but you do need the radio code - get it by turning on XM and reading the screen.

On the comfort exit/entry thing - it's a joke. It doesn't seem to move the seats, just the steering wheel and for me it only moves about 1/4 inch. Worthless. I wish it slid the seat all the way back and tilted wheel all the way up like the caddy boats.
Good dealers do it for you (Sirius trial) when or before you take possesion of the car!! LOL
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I believe this option was implemented for the 2009 only
Nope 08's have it too...
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