newyorktoLA

Do you guys ever see a picture of an S Class in the instrument cluster when you guys get in the car? I used to get it, but now when I open the car door, all I get is a stupid "Don't forget your key!" message.

Also, do your chrome rings illuminate before the mileage counter shows up? On mine, it just pops up all at once..

I'm referencing 9:27 in this Youtube video which shows the animations and the S class picture:

MTrauman

I have the same question you are asking.


Roughly every 30th time I open the door I get the S Class with a different illumination of the rings that you referenced. Most of the time, about 29 out of 30 times--not really sure of the stats, I get the don't forget your key reminder. After about a year of ownership I cannot figure out what triggers the S Class showing up.


Thanks for asking the question.

newyorktoLA

Just played around with the car and figured out one way to see the animation.
When you open the car door and get the "don't forget your key" message, sit down in the driver's seat and keep the door open. Don't put the car in any sort of ignition. When the instrument cluster goes out, close the door and suddenly, the rings will illuminate and the S Class icon will show up and flash its headlights as in the animation. When you open the door, the "don't forget your key" animation will show up.

Diesel Benz

I don't think I've ever seen that animation.