Savino67

afternoon,
I just had my europe maps updated to 2011/2012 v6 foc and I also mentioned to them that the altimeter in my car start to mesure from 0 ft to 100ft with 100ft incremeants , is that correct ? can it be changed to meters ? thank you

ghstudio

Do you have an altimeter in your car??? Where does it show up...on the comand console or in the center of the dash? I wonder if US cars have this but it's disabled (like the internet).

acr2001

It's probably on the compass screen on the E class. In case you were unaware you can enable COMAND Online in about 30 seconds. Search the forum for engineering mode.

ghstudio

I'll look for a compass screen....I didn't know I had one

Yes, I know how to enable the internet function...I just need to get a phone that supports the proper interfaces. Once I have that, I'm not sure what I'll use the internet for, other than to demo.

axhoaxho

In my Compass Screen (2012 E350 Coupe, US) it shows the Altimeter, Compass, and the Steering Wheel Angle. Kind of neat.

Regards,

konigstiger

Here you go

ghstudio

I found the page in the navigation section, but I do not have steering wheel angle. 2011 e350 bluetec luxury with comand 4.5. Not sure why I care other than I like all the gadgets.

hyperion667

listerone

One would think that setting ones "units of measure" to "kilometers/celsius" rather than to "miles/Farenheit" the altimeter would automatically read meters rather than feet.I just might check it out in my Bluetec in preparation for the next time I visit Canada!

(But I aways keep everything in "miles/Farenheit" while there anyway )

listerone

Hey,konigsteiger...would you be willing to either post the full 2012 Comand manual here or email one to me (assuming you have a full one).If you did either I'd much appreciate it (as would others if you post it).Thanks

(lister038 at hotmail dot com)

newyorktoLA

I have COMAND 4.5 and didn't have the steering wheel angle and elevation until I went in Engineering menu and changed the compass to the SUV mode. Now, my screen has the angle and the elevation. I also enabled the M class ON/OFFROAD display, but all it shows is steering angle. THe percent downgrade/upgrade doesn't show b/c the E class probably doesn't have the sensors.

ghstudio

Wow!!! thanks for finding that tip....I'll make the change in engineering mode this morning.

Why would Mercedes turn that off showing steering angle in the e class????

We now know how to enable internet and steering angle on comand 4.5....what other goodies are hiding in engineering mode?

Tomshark

I always wanted an altimeter in my car... Man i knew i should of waited for the new command !

listerone

I don't have the new Comand and I have an altimeter.It's under the compass function (can't recall exact details at the moment).However,even though I don't have the 4.5 I think I have some kind of intermediate step-up version.My Bluetec's a February 2011 build.

Arrie

I have tried to search but can't find how to enable internet so how do you do it?

ghstudio

to enable internet, try this thread.....

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...nd-online.html

Listerone: I believe there were a few cars built in June that had the new color dash and comand 4.0...but I think your car probably has the older dash and comand 4.0. You can tell which comand version you have by the slot in the middle of the dash under the on/off button. If it's a long slot right below the button, you have comand 4.0....if it's a much smaller slot below the button but off to the left (sdcard size), then you have 4.5. The other giveaway for 4.5 is that it has a globe on the right (after system) on the menu on the top of the display.

listerone

I just did a search for "engineering" and came up with nothing...surprisingly.I'd love to know how to get into "engineering mode" if somebody would point me in the right direction via a link or a search phrase.

listerone

IIRC the fact that climate settings appear at the bottom of my screen is said to mean that I have some kind of hybrid version...somewhere between basic 4.0 and the current 4.5.at least that's what I recall having read...here,I believe.Yes,I have the older PCMCIA slot instead of the newer SD slot.

Savino67

hello, great to see all this threads but the origianl question was that my e350 was build this year 2011 with comand v4 latest maps 2011/2012 v6
with an alitimeter that mesuare in 100ft intervalls ie 100ft , 200ft ,etc.. can it be changed and how pls? How do I enter in engineer mode on comand 4 please , thank you
ps I do have the compas, wheel direction and alitimeter , location uk .

listerone

Have you tried to change your general settings to metric? IIRC Britain uses miles rather than kilometers so perhaps changing over to metric will change that along with other things.Sorry,I don't know how to enter engineering mode but,it seems,that might not be necessary in your case.

Savino67

thanks for your reply no I have not tried as I don't how

axhoaxho

Interestingly, my car (2012 E350 Coupe with P2 Package, Parktronic with Parking Guidance, Active Curve Illumination headlamps, etc., etc.) came from factory already showing the steering angle on the Compass screen by default. I did not need to go into the Engineering mode myself to enable it.

Regards,

listerone

I believe that with the US owners manual (could be different with European models) starting on about page 229 it shows how to change various settings.I'm almost certain that the miles/kilometers setting is one of them.If that doesn't work it could be another setting.

ghstudio

You have to press these three keys, "hangup + # + 1 ...

Warning: You can really foul up your car by making changes incorrectly....if you go into engineering mode, you are on your own and any problems you create may be costly or require dealer assistance to fix.

listerone

Excellent...many thanks.If I make any changes at all (highly unlikely,given your warning) I'll research things thoroughly and,very probably seek guidance here,before proceeding.