Sunglasses holder??????
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Sunglasses holder??????
I've seen two threads tonight mentioning the sunglasses holder....what sunglasses holder?? I have a 2022 GLS450 and don't seem to have one.
Is there one I can add?
Is there one I can add?
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Hardly awful. Being able to use hand motions to control favorite settings, having lights come on when you reach into the empty passenger seat at night, having a more interactive infotainment system are all a bit more useful than a hole to stick glasses in that won't accommodate larger lenses.
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Hardly awful. Being able to use hand motions to control favorite settings, having lights come on when you reach into the empty passenger seat at night, having a more interactive infotainment system are all a bit more useful than a hole to stick glasses in that won't accommodate larger lenses.
still, no sunglasses holders. I do t even understand where they would be. I’ve heard some people have them in front of the rearview mirror, and also in place of grab handles?
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According to this thread, the sunglass holder was a delete starting in the 2022 model year (regardless of how you optioned the car):
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...t-missing.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...t-missing.html
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I don't think it's possible to retrofit based on what's there now. I usually end up using one of the cup holders as a temporary resting spot for the sunglasses!
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Ironically, I’m talking to a buddy of mine who is a parts Director at Mercedes dealer and Mercedes has discontinued it even as a service part. Apparently they can’t figure out a way to make it not rattle so they are just omitting it now.
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I've seen two threads tonight mentioning the sunglasses holder Shop Sunglasses NZ....what sunglasses holder?? I have a 2022 GLS450 and don't seem to have one.
Is there one I can add?
Is there one I can add?
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It seems that the 2022 GLS450 doesn't come with a built-in sunglasses holder. Mercedes-Benz removed this feature starting with the 2022 model year, possibly due to customer complaints about rattling noises. You could look into aftermarket options, such as clip-on holders for the sun visor or dashboard-mounted holders, which are widely available.
I hate rattles.
My wife likes to carry an empty cassette case filled with quarters, just out of reach in the glove box. I proposed a solution and she's accommodating me.
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If I have anything that might rattle in the door bins, I put them in a soft case or pouch. For example, a flashlight is stored in a soft case and I also have spare water bottles just in case someone is super thirsty, and those are stored in fabric pullstring pouches.
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Issue with built in sunglasses holders is they don't fit many sunglasses. I haven't had a pair of sunglasses that fit in the overhead holder of one of my cars in a long time, so the loss of it doesn't bother me,
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That would drive me nuts too. I'm glad I don't have to bother with change anymore now that all the meters in my area only accept credit cards.
If I have anything that might rattle in the door bins, I put them in a soft case or pouch. For example, a flashlight is stored in a soft case and I also have spare water bottles just in case someone is super thirsty, and those are stored in fabric pullstring pouches.
If I have anything that might rattle in the door bins, I put them in a soft case or pouch. For example, a flashlight is stored in a soft case and I also have spare water bottles just in case someone is super thirsty, and those are stored in fabric pullstring pouches.
Also a microfiber in the sunglass holder.
Whatever it takes, whatever is available. Just quit rattling!
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According to this thread, the sunglass holder was a delete starting in the 2022 model year (regardless of how you optioned the car):
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...t-missing.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...t-missing.html
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Yes. But after using gesture control for quite some time, I now prefer the interior assistant over a sunglass holder which was easily remedied with a $5 sun visor clip from Amazon.
My preferred gesture is to activate my massage seats. I also just learned that the gesture control will activate the most recent massage setting. I prefer Wave so I have that one set up for gesture control.
My preferred gesture is to activate my massage seats. I also just learned that the gesture control will activate the most recent massage setting. I prefer Wave so I have that one set up for gesture control.
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Yes. But after using gesture control for quite some time, I now prefer the interior assistant over a sunglass holder which was easily remedied with a $5 sun visor clip from Amazon.
My preferred gesture is to activate my massage seats. I also just learned that the gesture control will activate the most recent massage setting. I prefer Wave so I have that one set up for gesture control.
My preferred gesture is to activate my massage seats. I also just learned that the gesture control will activate the most recent massage setting. I prefer Wave so I have that one set up for gesture control.
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This video sums it up pretty well:
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Yes that function is part of it as well as turning on map lights, and I think it controls the hovering of the main icons when you're pointing at the center screen.
This video sums it up pretty well:
https://youtu.be/hkvdfVfpPjg
This video sums it up pretty well:
https://youtu.be/hkvdfVfpPjg
Great video. Obviously they got the inspiration from bmw but MB's version is so much better.
