Maybe that's our problem. We do eat a lot of vegetables!
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Originally Posted by vic viper
(Post 7662272)
But why?, Id take a tiny scratch over that hazmat suit any day of the week :)
ABout the same as hood bras, or seat covers, dont wanna mess up that car, it has to look real nice when I sell it? ;) "hazmat suit" LOL!!!! |
Originally Posted by stephos
(Post 7662738)
I agree with Vic on this one.
"hazmat suit" LOL!!!! |
Originally Posted by lensjack
(Post 7662404)
Say you've been outdoors for a few hours on a sunny day, and your car sits at the far end of a parking lot, now very warm inside. If you wanted to open the windows and moon roof, and activate seat ventilation as you approach the car, is there an easy way to do that other than using the fob?
(My car is approaching the NY port, then on to the west coast in another month.) I think the fob is slippery but will stay in my pocket most of the time. Covering it up is ok to keep scratches from happening, but you also won’t ever see the scratchless fob because it is.... Covered |
Originally Posted by CaptainE
(Post 7662930)
Wait, we can activate seat ventilation with the fob? Which button does this? (My car is approaching the NY port, then on to the west coast in another month.) I think the fob is slippery but will stay in my pocket most of the time. Covering it up is ok to keep scratches from happening, but you also won’t ever see the scratchless fob because it is.... Covered |
CaptainE raises a good point. My hands are generally very dry in the winter in the northeast and the key is very slippery. Many is the time that it slid out of my hands and skid across the floor. For my part, the cover is more about a grippy cover than covering the fob. But the OCD in me likes the scratch protection nevertheless (despite 1 or 2 scratches on the corner already existing).
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Originally Posted by lensjack
(Post 7662404)
Say you've been outdoors for a few hours on a sunny day, and your car sits at the far end of a parking lot, now very warm inside. If you wanted to open the windows and moon roof, and activate seat ventilation as you approach the car, is there an easy way to do that other than using the fob?
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Originally Posted by CaptainE
(Post 7662930)
Wait, we can activate seat ventilation with the fob? Which button does this? |
Originally Posted by ua549
(Post 7662949)
I use Mercedes me to remote start the car so it is cool and comfy when I get there.
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Originally Posted by lensjack
(Post 7662404)
Say you've been outdoors for a few hours on a sunny day, and your car sits at the far end of a parking lot, now very warm inside. If you wanted to open the windows and moon roof, and activate seat ventilation as you approach the car, is there an easy way to do that other than using the fob?
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Originally Posted by rustybear3
(Post 7663030)
Yeah, using a brick...but it's a one time option and pretty permanent. :rcain:
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Originally Posted by rustybear3
(Post 7663030)
Yeah, using a brick...but it's a one time option and pretty permanent. :rcain:
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Originally Posted by lensjack
(Post 7662987)
Page 79 of the operator's manual says that if you press and hold the SmartKey unlock button, it will unlock the car, open the side windows and sunroof, and switch on ventilation of the driver's seat.
Alternative might be to rip that page out of the manual and burn it. :nix: |
Lensjack - Stand close to the driver's door and point the keyfob directly at the driver's door handle while pressing and holding the unlock button. |
Best mercedes keyfob design ever. it's about time they change the design. I just carry the fob only. The slick (soap) design easily slip right in my pocket and never have to use it until i get home and pull it out. I have no ring on the key, I just stick it to my magnet on my home key holder.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...208b4f7f69.jpg |
Originally Posted by lensjack
(Post 7663298)
UPDATE: I tried this a couple times today in different locations, and could not make it work. No windows opened. Sunroof did not open. When it comes to learning about this car, I'm still drinking from a firehose. Some key factoid may have blown right past me. I'll research this further as time permits.
Alternative might be to rip that page out of the manual and burn it. :nix:
Originally Posted by allfortheunion
(Post 7663334)
Lensjack - Stand close to the driver's door and point the keyfob directly at the driver's door handle while pressing and holding the unlock button. |
I love old MB keys that actually resembled a key. They were unique if you asked me.
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Originally Posted by rbrylaw
(Post 7662932)
I'll just have to live knowing my fob is 100% without a scratch on it, even if I can't see it's without scratches!
My experience with a lot of device covers, for phones and such, especially soft plastic devices- ones that get used and pocketed often- are that lint, grit and such get under the cover. And then the cover just helps keep it in there- slowly grinding into the smooth shiny plastic, creating little tiny scratches with every step you take, every time you touch or move the key. Every. Day. All. Day. Sand, grit, scratching, marring, dulling. But, with a cover! now worries- outta sight outta mind right? |
Perhps jL100086, but these fob covers are very very very snug. It would be very difficult for anything to get under the cover. If dust can scratch the fob, they are too easily scratched to begin with. Another advantage as far as I'm concerned is the fob is now grippy with a silicone cover, whereas without one, they are really slippery little buggers.
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My fob sits alone in my left front pocket. It is readily available if it is ever needed. In over a year I have needed it only once when I had the A service.
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Originally Posted by allfortheunion
(Post 7663334)
Lensjack - Stand close to the driver's door and point the keyfob directly at the driver's door handle while pressing and holding the unlock button. |
Originally Posted by jl199986
(Post 7664530)
My experience with a lot of device covers, for phones and such, especially soft plastic devices- ones that get used and pocketed often- are that lint, grit and such get under the cover. And then the cover just helps keep it in there- slowly grinding into the smooth shiny plastic, creating little tiny scratches with every step you take, every time you touch or move the key. Every. Day. All. Day. Sand, grit, scratching, marring, dulling.
But, with a cover! now worries- outta sight outta mind right?
Originally Posted by rbrylaw
(Post 7664598)
Perhps jL100086, but these fob covers are very very very snug. It would be very difficult for anything to get under the cover. If dust can scratch the fob, they are too easily scratched to begin with. Another advantage as far as I'm concerned is the fob is now grippy with a silicone cover, whereas without one, they are really slippery little buggers.
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Originally Posted by rbrylaw
(Post 7661910)
That's what they make these for. Protects the Keyfob from other keys, doesn't hinder any buttons and can be color coordinated with one's car. Most MB dealerships sell them for less than $10 or just go to Amazon and order one to be delivered to your mailbox
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...b383fd76d2.jpg |
Originally Posted by Cao Black
(Post 7664738)
Just checked the OCD Manual. Page 147, Section 18b, subsection iii calls for periodic and timely removal of such covers for inspection and removal of lint, grit or other potentially harmful materials. So you see, there is no problem...:y
Did hand wash my car today. The soap seems to depress the freezing point a bit, as it's right at 32 outside. Reparking in the sun took care of it to finish the wash. Drying & warming up in front of the fire now. It's going to snow again mid week. But at least a few days of sparkle. & I just purchased one of the covers, as my original complaint- the fob is too slippery for me. No Longer! |
Originally Posted by Cao Black
(Post 7664738)
Just checked the OCD Manual. Page 147, Section 18b, subsection iii calls for periodic and timely removal of such covers for inspection and removal of lint, grit or other potentially harmful materials. So you see, there is no problem...:y
Thank you validating my OCD card is up to date with the rules contained in the manual!!! |
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