2022 GLS 450. “AC 913 - Air conditioning preinstallation for hot countries
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2022 GLS 450. “AC 913 - Air conditioning preinstallation for hot countries
Hello Guys I am in Texas and I’m in the process of buying a 2022 GLS 450 that in the sticker says
“ 913 - Air conditioning preinstallation for hot countries“
what does that mean? Is it missing a cooling feature that could affect me here in Texas? It does get hot down here.
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“ 913 - Air conditioning preinstallation for hot countries“
what does that mean? Is it missing a cooling feature that could affect me here in Texas? It does get hot down here.
TIA
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Hello Guys I am in Texas and I’m in the process of buying a 2022 GLS 450 that in the sticker says
“ 913 - Air conditioning preinstallation for hot countries“
what does that mean? Is it missing a cooling feature that could affect me here in Texas? It does get hot down here.
TIA
“ 913 - Air conditioning preinstallation for hot countries“
what does that mean? Is it missing a cooling feature that could affect me here in Texas? It does get hot down here.
TIA
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Most GLS vehicles I searched before I bought mine didn’t have the 3rd row or 5 zone AC option. That made it really hard for me to find the car I want as that was a must have. Finally found the one with the options I wanted and the 5 zone AC option. I don’t understand why anyone would order a car like this without the 3rd row AC. 3rd row becomes useless without AC.
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Most GLS vehicles I searched before I bought mine didn’t have the 3rd row or 5 zone AC option. That made it really hard for me to find the car I want as that was a must have. Finally found the one with the options I wanted and the 5 zone AC option. I don’t understand why anyone would order a car like this without the 3rd row AC. 3rd row becomes useless without AC.
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Hello Guys I am in Texas and I’m in the process of buying a 2022 GLS 450 that in the sticker says
“ 913 - Air conditioning preinstallation for hot countries“
what does that mean? Is it missing a cooling feature that could affect me here in Texas? It does get hot down here.
TIA
“ 913 - Air conditioning preinstallation for hot countries“
what does that mean? Is it missing a cooling feature that could affect me here in Texas? It does get hot down here.
TIA
913 - Air conditioning preinstallation for hot countries is only a setting for engine/climate fan to start earlier compared with models for "cold countries".
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For a hot country, the 5 zone is probably more important than what you described (especially on a remote start to cool down the car)!
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I don't know about remote start, is not legal in the EU
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I went to the dealer to test drive the GLS, my GLE was feeling a bit too small for my double stroller. I have no use for the 3rd row as I already have a 2024 Sienna Platinum. I just wanted a bigger trunk. Also, the lady who traded in the GLS was there and I was able to talk to her. Her husband upgraded her to a G-wagon. Meanwhile I fell I love with her suv, white/black, fully loaded, AMG package, night package , H/U display and driving assistance. Plus I negotiated since I was paying cash. Car wasn’t even posted, so waiting 3 days for them to clean it and do the CPO process. My point, it never sat in the dealer.
I always think ahead for resale value as I may get rid of it down the road (for whatever reason) and a 5-zone AC car will sell faster than one without! Just saying!
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I went to the dealer to test drive the GLS, my GLE was feeling a bit too small for my double stroller. I have no use for the 3rd row as I already have a 2024 Sienna Platinum. I just wanted a bigger trunk. Also, the lady who traded in the GLS was there and I was able to talk to her. Her husband upgraded her to a G-wagon. Meanwhile I fell I love with her suv, white/black, fully loaded, AMG package, night package , H/U display and driving assistance. Plus I negotiated since I was paying cash. Car wasn’t even posted, so waiting 3 days for them to clean it and do the CPO process. My point, it never sat in the dealer.
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Just FYI . Paying cash doesn’t give you any advantage, it is actually the complete opposite. U only have an advantage to negotiate better when you finance (dealer will be more excited about the deal when the buyer is financing; paying cash means less potential revenue for the dealer). Same when negotiating on a car that the dealer just received. Usually for the first 7 days they set the price high waiting and hunting for a buyer who wants exactly that car, and they won’t move too much on the price until they test the market for 2+ weeks
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This post got out of topic! I just wanted to know what Mercedes meant a by “pre installation “. Beyond that, I am pretty of what I am doing with regard to negotiations and all that. Thank you tho.
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I went to the dealer to test drive the GLS, my GLE was feeling a bit too small for my double stroller. I have no use for the 3rd row as I already have a 2024 Sienna Platinum. I just wanted a bigger trunk. Also, the lady who traded in the GLS was there and I was able to talk to her. Her husband upgraded her to a G-wagon. Meanwhile I fell I love with her suv, white/black, fully loaded, AMG package, night package , H/U display and driving assistance. Plus I negotiated since I was paying cash. Car wasn’t even posted, so waiting 3 days for them to clean it and do the CPO process. My point, it never sat in the dealer.
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It might not be activated in the US. I think it's more for countries like Dubai maybe? Do you have any insight on this? I know BenzNinja has it on his coding menu to activate it
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You can activate by yourself with a decent laptop and a cheap interface, but is a matter of a Navi licence. Even if you enable the Navi Button on display, the Update MAP card will not be installed as your car has eSIM into telematics Module named Hermes and is always online with MB Server.
I don't think that US has different procedures, is the same here in EU
Cars without "preinstalation" need Activation SD Card prior to MAP Update Card
I don't think that US has different procedures, is the same here in EU
Cars without "preinstalation" need Activation SD Card prior to MAP Update Card
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https://benzninja.com
in mods list
our "pack" means a special price for all our AC items in one
for those who have HOT COUNTRIES already, you still have more mods you can get
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