Remote control?
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2011 E-350
Remote control?
The manual of my 2011 E350 has a section about a remote control. My car did not come with one (the only options I have on it are P1 and split folding rear seats). Was I supposed to get a remote control or does it only come with some option that I don't have on my car? Thanks.
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Remote control as in RC style control? 
The key has the lock/unlock buttons, is that what you are talking bout? Or the keyless go thing where you keep the key in your pocket and just touch the door handle?
The key has the lock/unlock buttons, is that what you are talking bout? Or the keyless go thing where you keep the key in your pocket and just touch the door handle?
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No, remote control as in one similar to those you get with TVs and stereos etc. The manual has a picture of one like that (though it's a bit more diminutive that the typical TV remote) and it's supposed to control many functions including the audio. My guess would be that it comes with the back seat entertainment option (which I don't have) but I just wanted to make sure that's the case and that I'm not missing one.
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Got it We did not have it as well (2011 E350) I have P2 and the 7.1 MM Harmon Kardon package. I think its only with the rear ent system. The thing is you can;t watch the video while not in park so its useless option anyway. There should be an option to install a ceiling mounded foll down screen that would run off the DD player in the head unit, but thats way too much to ask....
We did not have it as well (2011 E350) I have P2 and the 7.1 MM Harmon Kardon package. I think its only with the rear ent system. The thing is you can;t watch the video while not in park so its useless option anyway. There should be an option to install a ceiling mounded foll down screen that would run off the DD player in the head unit, but thats way too much to ask....
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Got it We did not have it as well (2011 E350) I have P2 and the 7.1 MM Harmon Kardon package. I think its only with the rear ent system. The thing is you can;t watch the video while not in park so its useless option anyway. There should be an option to install a ceiling mounded foll down screen that would run off the DD player in the head unit, but thats way too much to ask....
We did not have it as well (2011 E350) I have P2 and the 7.1 MM Harmon Kardon package. I think its only with the rear ent system. The thing is you can;t watch the video while not in park so its useless option anyway. There should be an option to install a ceiling mounded foll down screen that would run off the DD player in the head unit, but thats way too much to ask....
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I think this is the factory 'build in' option
and this is the package they offer as an add on later ?
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The tan is the factory option and it is available in the U.S. There is a DVD player located just under the middle rear seat cushion. You can use it to send video to either rear seat headrest LCD. If you want you can send video from the command to the monitors or just 1 of them. So you can actually watch 2 different movies at the same time on the rear ent package. It also works for the backseat passengers while in motion.
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The tan is the factory option and it is available in the U.S. There is a DVD player located just under the middle rear seat cushion. You can use it to send video to either rear seat headrest LCD. If you want you can send video from the command to the monitors or just 1 of them. So you can actually watch 2 different movies at the same time on the rear ent package. It also works for the backseat passengers while in motion.
I'm wondering if there is a way to purchase the rear monitors and then connect them somehow just to the command dvd player. That would be great for our two kids in the back (wife's car). I would guess there is video out in the HU one can tap in to? But the removal of the PARK requirement might be an issue unless thats only for the command HU and the video out is not effected?
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those are nice systems....
I broke down and bought a portable dvd player that can slide into the backseat pocket thing......works pretty well......
when the wife isn't traveling with us......
I move the seat up and the back too.....it's pretty cool and was only 179 bux for the dvd player thing, LOL.....
I broke down and bought a portable dvd player that can slide into the backseat pocket thing......works pretty well......
when the wife isn't traveling with us......
I move the seat up and the back too.....it's pretty cool and was only 179 bux for the dvd player thing, LOL.....
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Thanks for the info, you definitely know more about that option then the dealer we got the car from I'm wondering if there is a way to purchase the rear monitors and then connect them somehow just to the command dvd player. That would be great for our two kids in the back (wife's car). I would guess there is video out in the HU one can tap in to? But the removal of the PARK requirement might be an issue unless thats only for the command HU and the video out is not effected?
I'm wondering if there is a way to purchase the rear monitors and then connect them somehow just to the command dvd player. That would be great for our two kids in the back (wife's car). I would guess there is video out in the HU one can tap in to? But the removal of the PARK requirement might be an issue unless thats only for the command HU and the video out is not effected?
