Cold Start Question
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Cold Start Question
Hi,
Its winter. Just wondering if everyone is having the same issue that I have.
I park outside when at work. So, at the end of the day, I just go in, start the car and drive off. I dont wait for it to 'warm up'. I have noticed a few things - good and bad.
1) The heater fan does not start blowing until temp gauge shows atleast 60. Maybe thats a good thing, because I do not want cold air blowing at me. In previous vehicle, I had to shut the fan off until it heated up. So thats nice. In the mean time, my heated seat is as loyal as it can be - works very fast.
2) Also, until it goes to about 60 degrees on the gauge, the car really struggles in getting to the next gear. RPM goes up, speed goes up, but it seems to be stuck in 2nd or 3rd. Life goes to normal when its all heated up.
So, one - does anyone have the same issue? If that is normal, then obviously, I need to wait until it heats up. If thats the case - is that what luxury is about? I dont even want to bring up (no) heated steering wheel.
Its winter. Just wondering if everyone is having the same issue that I have.
I park outside when at work. So, at the end of the day, I just go in, start the car and drive off. I dont wait for it to 'warm up'. I have noticed a few things - good and bad.
1) The heater fan does not start blowing until temp gauge shows atleast 60. Maybe thats a good thing, because I do not want cold air blowing at me. In previous vehicle, I had to shut the fan off until it heated up. So thats nice. In the mean time, my heated seat is as loyal as it can be - works very fast.
2) Also, until it goes to about 60 degrees on the gauge, the car really struggles in getting to the next gear. RPM goes up, speed goes up, but it seems to be stuck in 2nd or 3rd. Life goes to normal when its all heated up.
So, one - does anyone have the same issue? If that is normal, then obviously, I need to wait until it heats up. If thats the case - is that what luxury is about? I dont even want to bring up (no) heated steering wheel.
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Hi,
Its winter. Just wondering if everyone is having the same issue that I have.
I park outside when at work. So, at the end of the day, I just go in, start the car and drive off. I dont wait for it to 'warm up'. I have noticed a few things - good and bad.
1) The heater fan does not start blowing until temp gauge shows atleast 60. Maybe thats a good thing, because I do not want cold air blowing at me. In previous vehicle, I had to shut the fan off until it heated up. So thats nice. In the mean time, my heated seat is as loyal as it can be - works very fast.
2) Also, until it goes to about 60 degrees on the gauge, the car really struggles in getting to the next gear. RPM goes up, speed goes up, but it seems to be stuck in 2nd or 3rd. Life goes to normal when its all heated up.
So, one - does anyone have the same issue? If that is normal, then obviously, I need to wait until it heats up. If thats the case - is that what luxury is about? I dont even want to bring up (no) heated steering wheel.
Its winter. Just wondering if everyone is having the same issue that I have.
I park outside when at work. So, at the end of the day, I just go in, start the car and drive off. I dont wait for it to 'warm up'. I have noticed a few things - good and bad.
1) The heater fan does not start blowing until temp gauge shows atleast 60. Maybe thats a good thing, because I do not want cold air blowing at me. In previous vehicle, I had to shut the fan off until it heated up. So thats nice. In the mean time, my heated seat is as loyal as it can be - works very fast.
2) Also, until it goes to about 60 degrees on the gauge, the car really struggles in getting to the next gear. RPM goes up, speed goes up, but it seems to be stuck in 2nd or 3rd. Life goes to normal when its all heated up.
So, one - does anyone have the same issue? If that is normal, then obviously, I need to wait until it heats up. If thats the case - is that what luxury is about? I dont even want to bring up (no) heated steering wheel.
2) you answered this question with question #1. Holding a lower gear/higher rpm helps warm the car up quicker.
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That logic makes sense. But isnt it almost 2011? Isnt this THE Mercedes-Benz? You shouldn't wait for your car to heat up...like a (Ford). Sorry. I did not mean to whine. Just wanted to know if I was an anomaly - whether I should get it checked out, or not.
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Hi,
Its winter. Just wondering if everyone is having the same issue that I have.
I park outside when at work. So, at the end of the day, I just go in, start the car and drive off. I dont wait for it to 'warm up'. I have noticed a few things - good and bad.
1) The heater fan does not start blowing until temp gauge shows atleast 60. Maybe thats a good thing, because I do not want cold air blowing at me. In previous vehicle, I had to shut the fan off until it heated up. So thats nice. In the mean time, my heated seat is as loyal as it can be - works very fast.
2) Also, until it goes to about 60 degrees on the gauge, the car really struggles in getting to the next gear. RPM goes up, speed goes up, but it seems to be stuck in 2nd or 3rd. Life goes to normal when its all heated up.
So, one - does anyone have the same issue? If that is normal, then obviously, I need to wait until it heats up. If thats the case - is that what luxury is about? I dont even want to bring up (no) heated steering wheel.
Its winter. Just wondering if everyone is having the same issue that I have.
I park outside when at work. So, at the end of the day, I just go in, start the car and drive off. I dont wait for it to 'warm up'. I have noticed a few things - good and bad.
1) The heater fan does not start blowing until temp gauge shows atleast 60. Maybe thats a good thing, because I do not want cold air blowing at me. In previous vehicle, I had to shut the fan off until it heated up. So thats nice. In the mean time, my heated seat is as loyal as it can be - works very fast.
2) Also, until it goes to about 60 degrees on the gauge, the car really struggles in getting to the next gear. RPM goes up, speed goes up, but it seems to be stuck in 2nd or 3rd. Life goes to normal when its all heated up.
So, one - does anyone have the same issue? If that is normal, then obviously, I need to wait until it heats up. If thats the case - is that what luxury is about? I dont even want to bring up (no) heated steering wheel.
Hope this helps...and I hope they fix it soon!!!
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Re: Variation in the transmission mapping at different temperatures must be normal thing. Every automatic car I've owned, including my E, has behaved this way - specifically revving higher before gear changes when the engine is cold.
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These are not issues. All Benzes (and almost every other modern car) does this.
1) Like you said; you do not want the car blowing cold air into the cabin so it is normal to wait until the engine warms up to have warm air be introduced into the cabin.
2) That is normal also. The transmission keeps gears longer to have the engine rev higher to produce more heat so that everything can warm up quicker and provide a smoother ride for you.
1) Like you said; you do not want the car blowing cold air into the cabin so it is normal to wait until the engine warms up to have warm air be introduced into the cabin.
2) That is normal also. The transmission keeps gears longer to have the engine rev higher to produce more heat so that everything can warm up quicker and provide a smoother ride for you.
