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Old Dec 7, 2014 | 02:31 AM
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Hi guys, if you need to close all windows including sunroof press and hold inner circulation button.
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 01:30 AM
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how to you get the nav to give you ETA on the same screen or how is it easily viewed while driving?
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Hfdafhx
how to you get the nav to give you ETA on the same screen or how is it easily viewed while driving?
I believe you can click on where it says "INFO" and it shows the eta.
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 08:19 AM
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How do you get the nav to always show eta while driving?
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 10:59 AM
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Pinto, where have I seen that before . If you’re asking for 08 s63 see attachment.
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 01:51 PM
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Pinto, where have I seen that before . If you’re asking for 08 s63 see attachment.
gracias senior.
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 04:57 PM
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I found this strange. I got an iPhone 5s recently and paired it with the bluetooth. The calling works but when I receive texts, the car does not display them. It does say "messages/texts" on the corner but the option is not available.

Another thing I found was that if you have the headrests that are square, the cushion can be adjusted in or out.
I'd like to get to the bottom of this text thing too....is it supposed to display the msg on the COMMAND screen?
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 06:50 PM
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Only certain phones will work with the text feature.
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Armadillo888
Hi guys, if you need to close all windows including sunroof press and hold inner circulation button.

Can you explain?
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 10:24 PM
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I think he means if you hold the lock button. I found that the rear headrests also have adjustable cushions which twist. If only non rear seat package cars like mine had motorized headrests.
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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 02:46 AM
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If someone cuts you off and you slam on your brakes and flash your headlights, your windshield wipers are activated.
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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 04:48 PM
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I found that if you forget to hit the lock button when closing the trunk, there is a square button next to the rectangular handle that opens the trunk. If you press the square, it locks the trunk.
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Old Dec 31, 2014 | 09:51 PM
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If you take your car to a Mercedes dealership for service, $1,000 will automatically be deducted from your bank account.
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Old Jan 1, 2015 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike5215
If you take your car to a Mercedes dealership for service, $1,000 will automatically be deducted from your bank account.
Really?? I got to try that.
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 10:43 AM
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If someone cuts you off and you slam on your brakes and flash your headlights, your windshield wipers are activated.
I think this is user error? The controls are on the same stalk; I know I've accidentally activated wipers when I've tried to flash someone my high beams before.
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 09:07 AM
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I called MB because I have a service type E due soon. Out of curiosity I asked which packages my car has as I bought it second hand. Ended up finding out to my surprise I have the performance package.

What the cool feature that I found out was that my windshield washer fluid is heated when you are using it. So its hot windshield washer fluid that hits my windshield!!!! I'm not sure if this is an option or standard.

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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 09:37 AM
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The headlight washers... How do you get them to come on? You have to wash the windshield 5 times!! Yes, 5 times in a row, then, and only then, will the headlight washers pop up, which are worthless if you ask me. Older S classes had mini wiper blades that worked worlds better. Also, older benz's used to have a "button" to turn them on. Mercedes wants to cost cut and save 15 cents on putting a button in, now you have to hit 5 times before they work. Ranting.
Whaaaa??! I knew there were headlight washers, but I never tried them. Always assumed they were activated by a separate and distinct button. Really disappointed to hear otherwise!
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 10:21 AM
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Whaaaa??! I knew there were headlight washers, but I never tried them. Always assumed they were activated by a separate and distinct button. Really disappointed to hear otherwise!
On the '07 models equipped with headlight washers, there is a switch to activate them next to the headlight switch. IMO, they dumbed the car down when they went to an auto on after a few cycles of window washing.
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 10:48 AM
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On the '07 models equipped with headlight washers, there is a switch to activate them next to the headlight switch. IMO, they dumbed the car down when they went to an auto on after a few cycles of window washing.
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Whaaaa??! I knew there were headlight washers, but I never tried them. Always assumed they were activated by a separate and distinct button. Really disappointed to hear otherwise!

I think the headlight washers are stupid and pointless. BRING BACK THE HEADLIGHT WIPERS!!!!
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 11:27 AM
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I think the headlight washers are stupid and pointless. BRING BACK THE HEADLIGHT WIPERS!!!!

Yes....please bring back the 1980's!!!
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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 11:46 AM
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Yep, I do miss certain things. Wiper were there on the w140 till '99.

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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 10:11 PM
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Out of curiosity, was the square front headrest an option for 2007 or was that only for the later production models?
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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 10:02 AM
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Out of curiosity, was the square front headrest an option for 2007 or was that only for the later production models?

Do you mean the one where you can pull the sides in to make a nice spot to nestle your head? If so, then yes.
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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveW68
Do you mean the one where you can pull the sides in to make a nice spot to nestle your head? If so, then yes.
Well mine is square but the sides do not pull in or out. Only the cushion can come inwards and outwards.
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Active head restraints such as yours are standard, I believe optional luxury version became available MY08.
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