Seat massager turns off after a certain amount of time?
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Seat massager turns off after a certain amount of time?
Hey everyone,
I drive about 3-3.5 hours a couple times a week and I use the seat massager thing quite a bit, but it seems to shut off automatically after 30-60 minutes...
Is there any way for me to change it so it runs until I turn it off or maybe lengthen the timer?
I drive about 3-3.5 hours a couple times a week and I use the seat massager thing quite a bit, but it seems to shut off automatically after 30-60 minutes...
Is there any way for me to change it so it runs until I turn it off or maybe lengthen the timer?
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It does turn off automatically, so nothing abnormal. Quite frankly, after it runs its course I welcome the break. I am unaware of any workaround to get it to last indefinitely.
As soon as it stops you can push the button and go again, but you already know that.
As soon as it stops you can push the button and go again, but you already know that.
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Obviously a pretty serious first world problem here...
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It is pretty amazing how much coverage that function has from the base of your spine all the way to the top. I had it on my '04 E500 and also on my 550 and use it all the time on longer trips like you. The seat fans, however don't do much to help cool the seat. They are kind of a waste.
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Page 107 of the manual says it stays on something like 20 minutes. You just need to start it again as you've found out.
I agree the ventilated seats could do a better job. But I can still tell a difference driving with them off for a while versus having them on.
I agree the ventilated seats could do a better job. But I can still tell a difference driving with them off for a while versus having them on.
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It is pretty amazing how much coverage that function has from the base of your spine all the way to the top. I had it on my '04 E500 and also on my 550 and use it all the time on longer trips like you. The seat fans, however don't do much to help cool the seat. They are kind of a waste.
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The fact that the massager turns off after 20 miinutes is a feature. It's there to remind that you are driving a car, not falling asleep in a comfy barcalounger.
Embrace the feature.
Embrace the feature.
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