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Just took delivery of my car on Saturday. I opened my spare tire cover to put some stuff inside, put the "hook on string" back under the latch, and when i closed it I heard a "click". Now my spare tire cover is now permanently stuck shut. I cannot for the life of me open it again. I feel like I almost broke my fingers trying to pry it open but it just wont budge. Taking it to dealer already after 20 miles on the odo. How sad.
I thought that was locked and you need a key to open it?
It was never an issue previously opening and closing it several times. That would obviously be the best case scenario...but where do you unlock it?? o_O?
Random screen shot below of trunk. Car is currently at home.
Tonneau cover wasn't put under the spare tire cover properly by the dealer when I took delivery thus the hook got stuck and couldnt release.
What a poor design if you ask me, but at least it's fixed.
I had a new harmless issue. When I opened the door my radio started playing. I keep wondering when something serious will follow these minor electrical Gremlins.
No software update yet...I’ve been hoping for one. However, I just logged into the Mercedes Me Portal and got the message below. Has anyone received this or knows what it means? Thanks!
No software update yet...I’ve been hoping for one. However, I just logged into the Mercedes Me Portal and got the message below. Has anyone received this or knows what it means? Thanks!
I don't know what that means - there is no explanation in the full list of service like for most the others. I went ahead and turned it on.
I don't know what that means - there is no explanation in the full list of service like for most the others. I went ahead and turned it on.
Mercedes-Benz is experimenting with an in-vehicle delivery service where items are left in the back of a vehicle rather than in a mailbox or on a doorstep.
In Car Delivery is a delivery location in lieu of a doorstep or a mail box. It’s a feature that will come on with time. I think Volvo was the first to trial it from memory.
Any issues with auto start/stop? Seems mine doesn't seem to engage very long (not long enough for a traffic light) - and I've been cognizant of how much brake pressure I apply - so I don't trigger a start.
Any issues with auto start/stop? Seems mine doesn't seem to engage very long (not long enough for a traffic light) - and I've been cognizant of how much brake pressure I apply - so I don't trigger a start.
I have not had any. By brake pedal I assume you mean not activating the HOLD function? The engine may restart if you have the AC on at some point during a long stop.
I have not had any. By brake pedal I assume you mean not activating the HOLD function? The engine may restart if you have the AC on at some point during a long stop.
yup mine will start back up to run the AC in hot weather... must confess I try leave ECO on.... but in the city, i shut it off... stop and go traffic i think is harsh on it starting/stopping the engine constantly... i would think ?
yup mine will start back up to run the AC in hot weather... must confess I try leave ECO on.... but in the city, i shut it off... stop and go traffic i think is harsh on it starting/stopping the engine constantly... i would think ?
The 450 with the 48V system was designed for this kind of use - I would not be concerned with it being "harsh." It is not like constantly using a 12V starter motor.
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.
