Fun things you learn from the manual
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Fun things you learn from the manual
Hi all,
I believe that one issue many people (including myself) have is simply not following instructions. So to follow instructions I looked at the manual cover to cover now two weeks into buying the car. Here are two things that were fun to find out:
1. For the 1st 1k miles (for non AMG cars) shift gently and do not run tachometer above 2/3.
2. Do not wash in brushless car wash because of the harsh chemicals (I guess soft brush wash is the way to go)
I believe that one issue many people (including myself) have is simply not following instructions. So to follow instructions I looked at the manual cover to cover now two weeks into buying the car. Here are two things that were fun to find out:
1. For the 1st 1k miles (for non AMG cars) shift gently and do not run tachometer above 2/3.
2. Do not wash in brushless car wash because of the harsh chemicals (I guess soft brush wash is the way to go)
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2010 E350 Luxury Sedan, Engine 272 (V6)
I am a strong advocate of throughly reading Operators, COMAND and Maintenance manuals. Have always done it. Mine are filled with red underlining, highlights, notes in margins, etc. Even write out notes on paper to simplify some of the instructions in the manual.
Interesting one I found is that you have to place HVAC on re-circulate before using an automatic car wash. Problem is that if you use the conveyor type, you have to park your car and cut it off. This disengages the re-circulator. Then an attendant drives it to the conveyor. Even if you tell him and show him, will he do it? Will the same guy drive it that vacumed it?
Interesting one I found is that you have to place HVAC on re-circulate before using an automatic car wash. Problem is that if you use the conveyor type, you have to park your car and cut it off. This disengages the re-circulator. Then an attendant drives it to the conveyor. Even if you tell him and show him, will he do it? Will the same guy drive it that vacumed it?
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I am a strong advocate of throughly reading Operators, COMAND and Maintenance manuals. Have always done it. Mine are filled with red underlining, highlights, notes in margins, etc. Even write out notes on paper to simplify some of the instructions in the manual.
Interesting one I found is that you have to place HVAC on re-circulate before using an automatic car wash. Problem is that if you use the conveyor type, you have to park your car and cut it off. This disengages the re-circulator. Then an attendant drives it to the conveyor. Even if you tell him and show him, will he do it? Will the same guy drive it that vacumed it?
Interesting one I found is that you have to place HVAC on re-circulate before using an automatic car wash. Problem is that if you use the conveyor type, you have to park your car and cut it off. This disengages the re-circulator. Then an attendant drives it to the conveyor. Even if you tell him and show him, will he do it? Will the same guy drive it that vacumed it?
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even on recirculate, I get soap smell in the car. I use a "drive it through yourself" type car wash that uses brushes....and hope for no scratches.
There is much information in the manuals...and there is much information that isn't in the manuals
e.g. how do you see your instruments if you are driving at dusk? which is the correct tire pressure label to follow?
There is much information in the manuals...and there is much information that isn't in the manuals
e.g. how do you see your instruments if you are driving at dusk? which is the correct tire pressure label to follow?
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Operator's Manual says to
My Operators Manual (2010) says to engage re-circulation if using an automatic car wash. Check section under washing the car in your manual.
Apparently it has something to do with the force of water from overhead jets may force water to go into the cabin filter, even if A/C is off.
I guess recirc closes a door or something that keeps water out.
Apparently it has something to do with the force of water from overhead jets may force water to go into the cabin filter, even if A/C is off.
I guess recirc closes a door or something that keeps water out.
