Does my 2011 E350 have a USB port somewhere? Maybe wishful thinking!

 

Isn't there a cable in the glove box for connecting a USB or maybe you have to purchase one to plug in to the socket in the glove box? My 2010 came with a cable to hook things to and a little shelf for them to lie on. Cable for a USB was optional if I remember correctly.
Never used anything, but I do recall that there is an A/C vent in the glove box that you have to keep open in summer so it does not overheat.

 

IIRC the USB port built-in started in the 2012 w212 with comand 4.5. Some late model 2011 (July 2011 builds) have it. Otherwise, you can get the media interface cable for the glove box that El Cid mentions. That should give you the same connectivity.

 

Is this the socket in question? I've just bought my c class and was wondering the same thing.

 

I believe that works just with an Apple device - not USB

 

when you buy a merc, (early models at least) they should come with 3 cables that hooks up to the glove box port.
1. old ipod
2. usb
3. 3mm jack

 

Hi guys I know this is an old feed but hoping to reopen it! I also have a 2012 Mercedes C250 with the AUX and USB port inside the console. The USB port will not charge my iPhone 5 or iPhone 6. I brought it to be dealer and they told me it's only for data & is not meant to charge. I've seen other people with the same model who say it does charge their phones so I find it hard to believe that's the case with my car. my thought is maybe it's a weak or blown fuse. Anyone know where the fuse for this is? I don't have the fuse diagram and can't seem to find it online. Also, has anyone had luck with a specific type of cable only? Perhaps it's my cable.

 

There's a USB port right next to that multi-function connector on the rear inside panel of the glove box of my 2011.

 

 

Right. With huge variety of MB models, you can't take any option for granted.
I have 2 MB models from 2014 year. 1 has USB and multi-function in central console, the other only USB.
Same in the past had 2 of 1998 E300DT cars.
One had rain sensor, the other not. One had climatronic display in metric system, the other in SAE.

 

I don't think there is an USB on the car. If you have an option to get USB you will have a wide connector in the glove box. To get USB you need to buy a cable to connect to this MB special connection that has USB in the end of it. That is what I have.

 

 

For my 2012 E350 with the USB in center console the Stowage compartment under the armrest
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a
USB connection and an AUX IN connection
or a Media Interface are installed in the
stowage compartment. A Media Interface
is a universal interface for mobile audio
equipment, e.g. for an iPod® or MP3 player
(see the separate COMAND operating
instructions).t does not charge anythng;
owners manual "

 

Are you saying you don't have a socket in the glove box at all?