Door ajar indicators?
12-22-2002, 04:14 PM
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Door ajar indicators?
I just noticed today that there are no door ajar indicators in the dash. Is this right or is there something abnormal? I didn't fully close my door today and there was no indication in the dash (other than the dome light still being on, but during the day you can't really tell.
12-22-2002, 04:24 PM
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'03 Mercedes E320
Your speedometer multi-function display screen should switch to red lettering and background, a tone sounds, and a car outline displays which door is open. The car must be in gear, and beginning to move forward or backward slightly. 'Hope this helps explain how it works.
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12-25-2002, 12:26 PM
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I tested this and it did not seem to work. I had the door slightly opened, shifted the car in reverse, and started to back out of the garage without any warning indicators. Do you need to be going at a certain speed for there to be a warning?
12-28-2002, 10:52 PM
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Initially I said that it doesn't work. I take it back, it does work. However, you need to be off the brake for a few seconds before the tone sounds and the indicator changes. It won't show if you just ride the brake a few inches forward or backward.
