Ventilated seats
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350 GLE 4matic
Ventilated seats
Is this common....when I switch on the high mode for ventilation for seats, the ventilation motor revs up nicely and get a nice effect...then after a bit the motor just shuts down, but the ventilation switch still shows it's on the high level (3 lit indicator on the switch)....ugh
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2021 GLE53 AMG
Is this common....when I switch on the high mode for ventilation for seats, the ventilation motor revs up nicely and get a nice effect...then after a bit the motor just shuts down, but the ventilation switch still shows it's on the high level (3 lit indicator on the switch)....ugh
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2021 GLC 300 4Matic
I have only used the cooled seat option once but I did notice that the fan does seem to stop and seemed to do so when the engine shut off with the eco stop. Once the engine fired up again and I started moving, I heard the fan spin back up.
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2021 GLE450 / 2008 C300
My wife and I have found them to be great. Air movement is noticeable but they don't replace the need for whole-car air conditioning. In my opinion it's one of those upgrades I took take a chance on (anything to make the wife more comfortable) that turned out to be well worth it.
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Does eco mode disengage the ventilated seats? I use eco in the city solely since it starts in second gear and with stop and go traffic is a bit less jumpy. Otherwise I’ll skip eco
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Is this common....when I switch on the high mode for ventilation for seats, the ventilation motor revs up nicely and get a nice effect...then after a bit the motor just shuts down, but the ventilation switch still shows it's on the high level (3 lit indicator on the switch)....ugh
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From: Maryand
2022 GLE 450
Agree. My seat actually gets hotter and the fan cuts off at times. Dealer claims it's normal operation. Technician said it does get hot. The Shop Foreman and Shop Manager overruled the Technician. I think that's some BS. Sounds like they don't want to replace the fan. I plan to write a letter/email to MB Headquarters. Probably won't help. But, I had a KIA with better ventilated seats. Imagine that.
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Agree. My seat actually gets hotter and the fan cuts off at times. Dealer claims it's normal operation. Technician said it does get hot. The Shop Foreman and Shop Manager overruled the Technician. I think that's some BS. Sounds like they don't want to replace the fan. I plan to write a letter/email to MB Headquarters. Probably won't help. But, I had a KIA with better ventilated seats. Imagine that.
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From: Maryand
2022 GLE 450
I commented on this thread a while ago, I dumped my GLE a few months ago and bought a Cayenne. Best move I ever made, I can't tell you how much better the Cayenne is in every way. But since we are talking about ventilated seats, shockingly, when I turn on the seat ventilation, it stays on the whole time and the seat gets cooler...can you imagine!
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'21 AMG53 wDPP & ARC, 19 GLC300 - Former-03 C240,2 ML BlueTecs,20 GLE450 E-ABC,15 Cayenne D,17 Macan
I commented on this thread a while ago, I dumped my GLE a few months ago and bought a Cayenne. Best move I ever made, I can't tell you how much better the Cayenne is in every way. But since we are talking about ventilated seats, shockingly, when I turn on the seat ventilation, it stays on the whole time and the seat gets cooler...can you imagine!
For instance, I can't find a seat that's comfortable (why I sold the previous Macan and the Cayenne) and the invisible controls on the console are just dangerous, in my mind. I like physical switches.
You were right about the seat ventilation, however. Sounds like you turned on an Electrolux in the backseat when you turn on one, and two seats on will have you turning up the radio! "What could you repeat yourself? Or turn down your seat fan?"
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Hello,
Are the ventilated seats a standard option on all 2020 GLE350 models?
The issue is that when I search for used 2020 GLE350 models online, some used car ads state heated seats only.
I hope and assume that some sales guys have their ads in error...
Please let me know if ventilated seats is indeed a standard option.
Thank you in advance.
Are the ventilated seats a standard option on all 2020 GLE350 models?
The issue is that when I search for used 2020 GLE350 models online, some used car ads state heated seats only.
I hope and assume that some sales guys have their ads in error...
Please let me know if ventilated seats is indeed a standard option.
Thank you in advance.
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As stated, they are an option. Although I have them on my 450, I would not order them again as they do not compare to other manufacturers cooled seats. As the name implies, they just circulate ventilated air from beneath the seat and the fan kicks on and off unlike others. Don't waste your time trying to find them. if you do find a vehicle that has them, test it out first to ensure you really want them.
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Hi, I will take note of your explanation of the Mercedes Benz 'ventilated' seats mechanism. I will definitely keep that in mind...
Is there an easy way to find out from seat pictures, buttons?, or other means to find out if the ventilated seats option is available on a particular used MB GLE350?
I rather not call up the sales rep to ask this question (for obvious reasons) and was hoping there was an easy way to know from pictures posted on a used vehicle ad.
Example: usually from the pictures, I can see both the 2 front seats have small holes/perforations and this could indicate either/or the existence of heated/ventilated features? And, is there any button on the console which indicate the ventilated seat option exists?
Is there an easy way to find out from seat pictures, buttons?, or other means to find out if the ventilated seats option is available on a particular used MB GLE350?
I rather not call up the sales rep to ask this question (for obvious reasons) and was hoping there was an easy way to know from pictures posted on a used vehicle ad.
Example: usually from the pictures, I can see both the 2 front seats have small holes/perforations and this could indicate either/or the existence of heated/ventilated features? And, is there any button on the console which indicate the ventilated seat option exists?
As stated, they are an option. Although I have them on my 450, I would not order them again as they do not compare to other manufacturers cooled seats. As the name implies, they just circulate ventilated air from beneath the seat and the fan kicks on and off unlike others. Don't waste your time trying to find them. if you do find a vehicle that has them, test it out first to ensure you really want them.
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Hi, I will take note of your explanation of the Mercedes Benz 'ventilated' seats mechanism. I will definitely keep that in mind...
Is there an easy way to find out from seat pictures, buttons?, or other means to find out if the ventilated seats option is available on a particular used MB GLE350?
I rather not call up the sales rep to ask this question (for obvious reasons) and was hoping there was an easy way to know from pictures posted on a used vehicle ad.
Example: usually from the pictures, I can see both the 2 front seats have small holes/perforations and this could indicate either/or the existence of heated/ventilated features? And, is there any button on the console which indicate the ventilated seat option exists?
Is there an easy way to find out from seat pictures, buttons?, or other means to find out if the ventilated seats option is available on a particular used MB GLE350?
I rather not call up the sales rep to ask this question (for obvious reasons) and was hoping there was an easy way to know from pictures posted on a used vehicle ad.
Example: usually from the pictures, I can see both the 2 front seats have small holes/perforations and this could indicate either/or the existence of heated/ventilated features? And, is there any button on the console which indicate the ventilated seat option exists?
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Had ventilated seats in an Audi SQ5, worked great. Actually 'cooled' the seat using forced air. The MB 'ventilation' simply sucks air from the cabin of the vehicle into the seat. so the air in the vehicle needs to be cool. If you are just getting into a hot car (we live in TX) it is useless until the car cools off. Even then, it is less effective than the Audi was. II do hear the fan noise, and it does seem to start and stop regardless of the choice I make on the door control. I 'suspect' it uses the same control as the heated seats, which have that on and decline function, but not certain.
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"Minimal" is one way to describe it, or I'd call it "feeble." Even though it's kind of a "virtual" experience, I do feel that it relieves my sweaty backside.
It's nowhere is windy as my '15 Cayenne, which sounded like a Hoover and was annoyingly loud on anything but the lowest settings.
The ventilation was so weak that I put a sheet of paper against the seat with the ventilation on high.
I found that the seats faintly suck instead of faintly blow!
And that suction wasn't enough to hold the paper against the seat back or seat.
I'll have to try that experiment again with tissue paper or something.
Maybe my switch is wired backwards 🤔 LOL
