Aero9ss

Since the picture thread has divulged into too many posts regarding whether the GLC has the binnacles in the instrument cluster or not, I figured I'd start a new thread regarding this anomaly.

In my own limited research on Autotrader, I compared a whole bunch of GLC's that are currently available nationwide (US) and looked at the interior pictures of them all. The only thing I noticed is that GLC's without the Interior Package DO NOT have the binnacles. But, who knows, that might be coincidental.

So, for all of you with a new GLC, tell us:

1) Does yours have the binnacles in the instrument cluster?
2) What option packages did your GLC come with?

Hopefully by getting some responses we can determine what triggers the binnacles in the instrument cluster!

rbrylaw

If you solve this, you deserve a reward!

Our GLC300 came with:

Premium Package
Burmester
Multi-Media Package
Blind Spot Assist
Linden Wood
Designo Cardinal Red Paint
Panoramic Sunroof

We do not have the Interior Package

We do not have binnacles.

William Kayen

I believe cars with the top stitched dashes have the binnacles. That includes the interior package or the sport package with the top stitched dash.

RRrocco

GLC300 came with:
Premium Package
Burmester
Multi-Media Package
Blind Spot Assist
Linden Wood
Sport package
Pano roof

NO binnacles.

JEVA

If you don't have your location listed
<-- to the left under your username, it would also be helpful to know which country you are in at least.

GSOTXL

Ordered Oct 10, 2015 - built mid/late November
I am in USA.
GLC300 4Matic
988 Diamond Silver Metallic
115 Silk Beige MB-Tex
H07 Linden Wood
P01 Premium Package
R31 18" 5-spoke wheel
319 Lighting Package
320 Multimedia Package
413 Panorama Sunroof
550 Trailer Hitch
810 Burmester Surround Sound
872 Heated Rear Seats
873 Heated Front Seats
997 Driver Assistance Package

And sadly (because I would rather have not gotten them), it also has the dual binnacles.

rbrylaw

And this is why it's still a mystery. You don't have the Interior Package, but yet you do have the Binnacles. Why. Our builds aren't really that different.

dieseldoc

Cars that have the build code exclusive interior p22 get the binacles. I cannot figure out how that code gets added. I have found it on all cars with interior package/leather. I have also seen on car with brown mbtex built like rbrylaw's GLC. In non USA builds you actually order an exclusive interior that gives the binacles. It does not make sense here.

dieseldoc

Did your build sheet from the dealer have a p22 code on it?

dieseldoc

Did your build sheet from the dealer have a p22 code on it?

JEVA

I think I've only seen pictures of the interior WITH the binnacles...does anyone have a pic without? For the record, I ordered mine pretty much loaded and i do not see P22 on my build sheet. I'll find out in March what I got.

rbrylaw

Here is our GLC without the Binnacles:



TBH, it looks just fine without them.

sblvro

What's s binnacle?

GSOTXL

No, it doesn't. The other/additional codes on the build sheet that are not specific options I selected are:
098 factory code
218 Rearview camera
5P6 Control code - scheduling and production
7P7 Factory Code

Kind of deepens the mystery because it bucks the pattern!

GSOTXL

I think it looks BETTER without them. It's not like I absolutely hate them on my GLC, I just think that it makes the instrument cluster look unnecessarily busy. I prefer the cleaner look without them, personally.

dieseldoc

I wonder if the drivers assistance package got them for you?

JEVA

Adding image of one with them for reference...I actually would prefer them as it matches the air vents, etc

rbrylaw

I personally think it's looks fine either way. We wouldn't have objected if our GLC had them. And we're not upset it doesn't. I just wish there was a way to definitively know what option one must have to get them. Especially for those who really like and want them.

tron786

South Africa
AMG interior package

Aero9ss

Ok, At this point I'm theorizing that you get the binnacles if you get the Driver Assistance package and/or the Advanced Parking Assist package. Here are a few that have Driver Assistance, no Interior Package, and HAVE the binnacles:

1) http://bit.ly/1JR87Ji
2) http://bit.ly/1RsiCFp
3) http://bit.ly/1likWR4

Here's one that has neither Interior NOR Driver Assist, though it does have Advanced Parking Assist. It also has the Night Pkg and has the binnacles: http://bit.ly/1U2C5KD Does Night Pkg or any variation of Assist packages trigger it? I'm now getting more confused...

BECAUSE, check this one out! No Driver Assistance (not sure if it has Advanced Parking Assist), but has Interior Pkg. and HAS binnacles. Is that a special-order interior color? How did this arrive in the US (in PA)? http://bit.ly/1Pikb2l

Edit: Thanks to dieseldoc, this is apparently a special launch edition for the US.

And here's another identical one: http://bit.ly/1WhQfZR

dieseldoc

The one with the special interior (saddle brown leather) and polar white exterior is a launch edition special for the US market. It has special emblems on its front fenders. As far as the binacles, I think cars with interior packages come with binacles as well as cars with park assist or drive assist.

Aero9ss

Nice! Thanks I wasn't aware that they were making a launch edition special for the US market. Love that interior color!

Grant Hummel

I believe THIS is the key to the binnacle mystery...

dieseldoc

My dealer in Dallas has some cars with sports package with top stitch but no binnacles. To get binnacles, you need a build with one of the following items on your build sheet interior package, exclusive interior(p22 code), park assist, or drivers assist.

GLKpaul

Yup - what the heck are binnacles guys and gals? Can we get a pic of them or something...