user 892722

Hi All - I've owned MBs since 2005, but recently purchased a used 2007 G500. Got a question on the steering wheel controls. Can you control radio/volume from the steering wheel? I also have a 2005 C230 and you can control the radio and volume from the steering wheel, but did not see anything definitive in the operator's manual. No radio menu or option appears as you toggle through the various menus. I know a dumb question, but figure someone out there may know. Thanks in advance!

MJ50

moved to W463 forum...



your steering wheel should look like this...
if so, then yes you can control volume and stations from the steering wheel...
do you have factory radio?

user 892722

Yep, that's it. It is factory - nothing aftermarket. I guess when I'm toggling through the menu using the buttons on the steering wheel, I don't have an option for radio or any type of audio for that matter.

MJ50

with radio or CD on, you should be able to press +/- button to adjust volume...

user 892722

Yeah, unfortunately when I'm playing radio/CD the +/- doesn't do anything in terms of raising or lowering -- only the center console with dial works to chg volume. In terms of trying to change the station, on my C class, I have a menu that appears with either radio or CD (whichever is engaged) and I can control station / CD track. I don't even get that when I flip through the steering menu on the G. Weird. Maybe some kind of electrical issue or needs to be reset.. Also, thanks for taking the time to respond, much appreciated.

Lbg500

It is an issue with 2007 being the first year for the new info system and dvd nav etc. I spent countless hours on the phone and took truck to dealer multiple times to finally hear from the area manager for MB that they do not control volume or change station on the 2007 models. Seems crazy that they would release a truck that doesn't do this but there it is. That is how the truck left the showroom floor.