2013 CLS550 Easter Egg
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2018 Lexus LC500, 2020 GLE350 4Matic, 2005 Jeep Wrangler
2013 CLS550 Easter Egg
Okay, I have had my new (to me) CLS550 for a couple of weeks now and am enjoying it immensely. The car is powerful, yet ultra refined and is an absolute joy to drive.
I have found many pleasant surprises in my car, but wanted to share one that I wasn't expecting and was wondering if any of you noticed as well.
This is my fourth Benz and all have had the feature where you walk up to the car with the unlock key fob button pressed continually which results in all four windows and sunroof opening until you let go of the button. However, on my CLS after opening all four windows and sunroof in the same manner, apparently Mercedes programmed the driver's seat ventilation to activate once the car is started. My assumption is that if you are opening the windows and sunroof, it is very likely hot outside and they want the seat to start cooling down as well once you get in to drive.
How "cool" is that?
What interesting and unexpected features did any of you discover/uncover?
I have found many pleasant surprises in my car, but wanted to share one that I wasn't expecting and was wondering if any of you noticed as well.
This is my fourth Benz and all have had the feature where you walk up to the car with the unlock key fob button pressed continually which results in all four windows and sunroof opening until you let go of the button. However, on my CLS after opening all four windows and sunroof in the same manner, apparently Mercedes programmed the driver's seat ventilation to activate once the car is started. My assumption is that if you are opening the windows and sunroof, it is very likely hot outside and they want the seat to start cooling down as well once you get in to drive.
How "cool" is that?
What interesting and unexpected features did any of you discover/uncover?
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also..... once you have your seat memory set, some of the settings like lumbar support, thigh support, and side bolsters will slowly deflate. Every time I get in the car for a new day of driving I press my memory button, and all the air activated bolsters will re inflate to your setting.
Not sure why this happens, but it's become a habit of mine to press the button
Not sure why this happens, but it's become a habit of mine to press the button
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2018 Lexus LC500, 2020 GLE350 4Matic, 2005 Jeep Wrangler
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E63 S AMG, CLS550 4matic, C63 Ed 507, Volvo XC90 T8s
Okay, I have had my new (to me) CLS550 for a couple of weeks now and am enjoying it immensely. The car is powerful, yet ultra refined and is an absolute joy to drive.
I have found many pleasant surprises in my car, but wanted to share one that I wasn't expecting and was wondering if any of you noticed as well.
This is my fourth Benz and all have had the feature where you walk up to the car with the unlock key fob button pressed continually which results in all four windows and sunroof opening until you let go of the button. However, on my CLS after opening all four windows and sunroof in the same manner, apparently Mercedes programmed the driver's seat ventilation to activate once the car is started. My assumption is that if you are opening the windows and sunroof, it is very likely hot outside and they want the seat to start cooling down as well once you get in to drive.
How "cool" is that?
What interesting and unexpected features did any of you discover/uncover?
I have found many pleasant surprises in my car, but wanted to share one that I wasn't expecting and was wondering if any of you noticed as well.
This is my fourth Benz and all have had the feature where you walk up to the car with the unlock key fob button pressed continually which results in all four windows and sunroof opening until you let go of the button. However, on my CLS after opening all four windows and sunroof in the same manner, apparently Mercedes programmed the driver's seat ventilation to activate once the car is started. My assumption is that if you are opening the windows and sunroof, it is very likely hot outside and they want the seat to start cooling down as well once you get in to drive.
How "cool" is that?
What interesting and unexpected features did any of you discover/uncover?
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E63 S AMG, CLS550 4matic, C63 Ed 507, Volvo XC90 T8s
Not many would use the CLS for SUV long haul duty but I have done it once before and it does a great job. Slight increase in wind noise with the box on top but the way MB angled the roof cross bars and the shape of my box, it actually is pretty aerodynamic. Zero penalty in MPGs on a long 875 mile trip - posted 26 mpgs fully laden with stuff and the box was full too.
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2014 CLS550 4Matic; 2010 E550, 2007 SL550
Heated Camera area
The area in front of the rear view mirror, where the camera is (at least mine with lane tracking has a camera there), has a heating element in it to keep it deiced.
Also, if you look closely, you'll see that the wipers are designed so that both wipers swipe that area to keep it clear.
Also, if you look closely, you'll see that the wipers are designed so that both wipers swipe that area to keep it clear.
