A few minor things that need work
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,522
Likes: 3
From: East Texas
2004 Volvo XC70; 2012 GLK 350 4matic
You can turn the dimmer switch down so that all of those pesky warm lighted places aren't lighted at all.
Speaking of which...somebody on this forum asked if the air vent control wheels were lighted. They are indeed lighted on the 2012 GLK.
Wayne
Speaking of which...somebody on this forum asked if the air vent control wheels were lighted. They are indeed lighted on the 2012 GLK.
Wayne
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,522
Likes: 3
From: East Texas
2004 Volvo XC70; 2012 GLK 350 4matic
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,522
Likes: 3
From: East Texas
2004 Volvo XC70; 2012 GLK 350 4matic
Personally, I find the central 3 guage cluster overly bright. Turning them down to a comfortable level leaves all of the dash & door items nearly invisible. I am at the tweaking stage now with the dimmer control. Which is neatly hidden on the dash. It took me awhile to locate it with the help of the manual. Turning the knob up just enough to illuminate all the dash & door items without making the speedo, etc. too bright.
And now...for something that is COMPELTELY UNACCEPTABLE?
Hiding the wiper cotrols behind the steering wheel. What were they thinking?
Wayne
And now...for something that is COMPELTELY UNACCEPTABLE?
Hiding the wiper cotrols behind the steering wheel. What were they thinking?
Wayne
Last edited by venchka; Dec 6, 2011 at 04:06 PM.
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 25
Likes: 1
GLK350
I agree with you 100%, and that's the basis of my gripe. My '04 c230 that I traded had the warm yellow-ish lighting for the gauges and dash and door items. Before that I had a BMW 318i that had their signature red/orange lighting throughout. I just wish it was consistent. What you noted about the adjustability (or lack thereof) is why I think it looks cobbled together from spare parts rather than something that was designed as a cohesive unit.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,522
Likes: 3
From: East Texas
2004 Volvo XC70; 2012 GLK 350 4matic
The mismatched color temperature doesn't bother me. The important stuff is attention getting while the rest is subdued. It's ok to my eyes.
The wiper stalk placement is not worthy of a Yugo.
Wayne
The wiper stalk placement is not worthy of a Yugo.
Wayne
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 308
Likes: 4
From: Tennessee, USA
Red GLK350, blue '87 Toyota Land Cruiser
During the day with sunglasses on I can't read the clock or outside temp in the speedo cluster. Also turning the clock in the center screen off when the radio is off is silly.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 887
Likes: 6
From: Northern New Jersey
2010 GLK Black, Premium 1, Lighting, Multimedia, Appearance and Media Pkg, 2012 Corvette Grand Sport
Here's my pet peeve with the GLK - would it have been too difficult for MB to have the interior dash lighting be a consistent hue? The instrument gauges and media screen give off a blue-white color as if lighted by LED bulbs while all the buttons on the door, steering wheel, radio....everywhere else really....give off a yellow-ish tungsten sort of hue. It looks cobbled together from leftover parts.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,522
Likes: 3
From: East Texas
2004 Volvo XC70; 2012 GLK 350 4matic
The Homelink discussion is interesting. Since 1989 and multiple vehicles and multiple garages, I have never ever closed my garage doors with anything other than the opener switch by the door. Why? I always check the location of the vehicle. Or I may need to get stuff out of the back.
If it were a really big deal, use the remote that came with opener. They work all the time. Which makes the security worries moot. How many millions of cars sit in front of garages with openers inside the car?
Wayne
If it were a really big deal, use the remote that came with opener. They work all the time. Which makes the security worries moot. How many millions of cars sit in front of garages with openers inside the car?
Wayne
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,522
Likes: 3
From: East Texas
2004 Volvo XC70; 2012 GLK 350 4matic
Update:
After 8+ years I got in the Volvo wagon, no key in the switch, and pressed the Homelink button. The garage door opened. Who knew? That doesn't mean anything to me. I will still use the open/close switch attached to the wall.
And..............our GLK is uber smooth and uber silent from 70 to 95 and back to 70. Love it!
Merry Christmas!
Wayne
After 8+ years I got in the Volvo wagon, no key in the switch, and pressed the Homelink button. The garage door opened. Who knew? That doesn't mean anything to me. I will still use the open/close switch attached to the wall.
And..............our GLK is uber smooth and uber silent from 70 to 95 and back to 70. Love it!
Merry Christmas!
Wayne
