GLS 580 - 2 questions
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GLS 580 - 2 questions
How do I make the side mirrors go up when the car is locked? I don’t see this option in settings. Also, when I (the driver) step out of the car, and leave it running so my passengers can enjoy the air conditioner, after couple of minutes everything shuts off. The A/C stops working. How do I stop that from happening?
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How do I make the side mirrors go up when the car is locked? I don’t see this option in settings. Also, when I (the driver) step out of the car, and leave it running so my passengers can enjoy the air conditioner, after couple of minutes everything shuts off. The A/C stops working. How do I stop that from happening?
The mirrors should have a setting somewhere in the system menu (maybe under vehicle submenu). The car shutting off when driver leaves is not reversible as I understand it. It’s a safety thing I guess. Read a thread on it somewhere in here and many don’t like that feature at all. One work around is to remote start the car from your phone app, but that will give you 10 minutes max, then it’ll shut off again. You can do it twice, the someone needs to be in the drivers seat for the car to start again.
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The mirrors should have a setting somewhere in the system menu (maybe under vehicle submenu). The car shutting off when driver leaves is not reversible as I understand it. It’s a safety thing I guess. Read a thread on it somewhere in here and many don’t like that feature at all. One work around is to remote start the car from your phone app, but that will give you 10 minutes max, then it’ll shut off again. You can do it twice, the someone needs to be in the drivers seat for the car to start again.
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The mirrors should have a setting somewhere in the system menu (maybe under vehicle submenu). The car shutting off when driver leaves is not reversible as I understand it. It’s a safety thing I guess. Read a thread on it somewhere in here and many don’t like that feature at all. One work around is to remote start the car from your phone app, but that will give you 10 minutes max, then it’ll shut off again. You can do it twice, the someone needs to be in the drivers seat for the car to start again.
- To keep the engine running while idling you need to turn off the Auto Start/Stop.
- On the Start Button there is a second button with an A in a Circle. This turns the Auto Stop/Start on and off. Pushing it will show an Icon on the dash with the A/Circle and "off". This will keep the engiine running while ideling.
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- To keep the engine running while idling you need to turn off the Auto Start/Stop.
- On the Start Button there is a second button with an A in a Circle. This turns the Auto Stop/Start on and off. Pushing it will show an Icon on the dash with the A/Circle and "off". This will keep the engiine running while ideling.
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If it works - you can opt to re-program the feature - eBay message Vladimir with your VIN#:
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If it works - you can opt to re-program the feature - eBay message Vladimir with your VIN#:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-EC...wAAOSw1nVdoaGz
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I've used his service on my w222 and they work like a champ.
have you tried it on x167 GLS? I'm just wondering about the MBUX.
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Yes - Vladimir has a OBD Programmer (quick thing) for MBUX models - smart guy - he charges just a bit more..
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I found the answer
- To keep the engine running while idling you need to turn off the Auto Start/Stop.
- On the Start Button there is a second button with an A in a Circle. This turns the Auto Stop/Start on and off. Pushing it will show an Icon on the dash with the A/Circle and "off". This will keep the engiine running while ideling.
I'm excited to report positive results doing this. I actually had a real scenario this past Saturday that resulted in a good test of this...
Pulled into parking spot, idled for a couple minutes before I thought to press the button described. I can't remember if the car auto start stopped itself during this time but I'm pretty sure it did since it usually happens anytime I put it in park. A few minutes later I open the rear tailgate and the exited the vehicle. A minute later I got back in without closing the tailgate. I ended up closing the tailgate from inside about 3 minutes later then sat there for probably another 15 to 20 minutes. It never turned off! Next time I'll time it with my phone to see if I ever encounter an upper bound.
Thanks again. Now I think the only thing I really wish I could have is data connection in the center console for the phone. 🤦♂️
