THINGS I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT MY R CLASS
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THINGS I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT MY R CLASS
just thought I would start a thread about things I found out by accident since owning the R.....please feel free to add
1. if u have automatic wipers, the rear ones go on when backing out of a spot in incliment weather
2. if you press and hold the recirculating button of the ac, all the windows including pano roof will close automaticaly.
3. Holding the unlock/lock button from the smat key will open or close all windows.
4. pressing the windshield washer 5x consecutively will activate headlamp washers
1. if u have automatic wipers, the rear ones go on when backing out of a spot in incliment weather
2. if you press and hold the recirculating button of the ac, all the windows including pano roof will close automaticaly.
3. Holding the unlock/lock button from the smat key will open or close all windows.
4. pressing the windshield washer 5x consecutively will activate headlamp washers
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Interestingly this does not work on my 2006 R500. It does however work on my 08 ML350. It must be a feature they added later.
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RAINX will solve the vibrating wiper problem that everyone has, instead of wasting $$ on a new set every few mos. or so
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just thought I would start a thread about things I found out by accident since owning the R.....please feel free to add
1. if u have automatic wipers, the rear ones go on when backing out of a spot in incliment weather
2. if you press and hold the recirculating button of the ac, all the windows including pano roof will close automaticaly.
3. Holding the unlock/lock button from the smat key will open or close all windows.
4. pressing the windshield washer 5x consecutively will activate headlamp washers
1. if u have automatic wipers, the rear ones go on when backing out of a spot in incliment weather
2. if you press and hold the recirculating button of the ac, all the windows including pano roof will close automaticaly.
3. Holding the unlock/lock button from the smat key will open or close all windows.
4. pressing the windshield washer 5x consecutively will activate headlamp washers
7. On a red light on a steep incline the cars doesn't roll back for a few seconds after releasing the brake.
8. pressing on the red tab on the hood lifters (whatever you call those) will allow you to open it up to almost vertical position.
so far this is the best family hauler IMO
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I bought the car more for hauling ability rather than less frequent 6 passengers. I typically transport big loads of sails and gear back and forth to the boat and even a 6 ft step ladder for when the boat is hauled.
I loaded 2 upholstered easy chairs over the weekend (one was a recliner) and found out that some items which can not quite fit into the back through the rear hatch can more easily fit into the back through an open side door. (Of course, with the seats all folded down.) The rear hatch is much smaller than the interior space, but the side opening is larger or at least taller.
I loaded 2 upholstered easy chairs over the weekend (one was a recliner) and found out that some items which can not quite fit into the back through the rear hatch can more easily fit into the back through an open side door. (Of course, with the seats all folded down.) The rear hatch is much smaller than the interior space, but the side opening is larger or at least taller.
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You can orient the map/nav unit north up or in the direction your heading
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You'll enjoy this car in the snow or on very long hauls. It's just fantastic.
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It's big and fast and comfortable and has all the bells and whistles I and the family want. Kids call it Uberawesome! So do I! Look forward to driving it in snow! Fingers crossed on reliability.
How many miles on yours? I shoulda waited and got yours off lease! Too late!
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I was eyeing one for a few years. Finally decided on a used R lease for business instead of a new minivan. Love it so far! Figure the wife will have it when the lease runs out. My C240 does not have as spec of rust on it yet so I figure the R320 will last many years.
It's big and fast and comfortable and has all the bells and whistles I and the family want. Kids call it Uberawesome! So do I! Look forward to driving it in snow! Fingers crossed on reliability.
How many miles on yours? I shoulda waited and got yours off lease! Too late!
It's big and fast and comfortable and has all the bells and whistles I and the family want. Kids call it Uberawesome! So do I! Look forward to driving it in snow! Fingers crossed on reliability.
How many miles on yours? I shoulda waited and got yours off lease! Too late!
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Summer of 2009, we spent a couple of weeks in Myrtle Beach. We decided on a whim to extend our vacation for another week and drove down to Miami. I was averaging 140km/hr and our fuel consumption was 9.9 l/100km. Please note that this is a very heavy vehicle. Last Friday, I drove to Ottawa and back and was doing 140 km/hr and the consumption on my Subaru Sti which weighs half as much as the r320 was 13.6l/100km. So, your consumption is not bad when u put things in perspective.
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I guess we've gone OFF TOPIC on this thread. anyway just an update,
-The new 3.5 motor feels like a V8 while getting more MPG's
- the 2012 doesn't have the active curve bi xenons offered on the previous models.
- the airmativc on the 2012 seems to raise and lower the whole car instead of just the rear....at least that's what it feels like
- the new navigation system tell you current traffic conditions
-and lastly, the optional AMG rims look BAAADAAA$$$!!! on the R
-The new 3.5 motor feels like a V8 while getting more MPG's
- the 2012 doesn't have the active curve bi xenons offered on the previous models.
- the airmativc on the 2012 seems to raise and lower the whole car instead of just the rear....at least that's what it feels like
- the new navigation system tell you current traffic conditions
-and lastly, the optional AMG rims look BAAADAAA$$$!!! on the R
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The traffic info on the NAV is nice, but wait until you see the subscription price after your free trial. It is WAY overpriced especially when you compare it to similar functions available for free or a very low price on iPhones or Android phones.
