Favorite S Class features no longer avail.
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Favorite S Class features no longer avail.
There were certain features in my old S Classes that I loved and miss. Two in particular were:
- early 90’s - my Rear view mirror had fully electric adjustments. There was a little stubby joystick on the center panel (where the pad was) which allowed you to adjust the mirror up/down/side to side with minute precision. It then stored the settings for each driver along with the side view mirrors, seats and steering wheel.
- I think my 2013 or 2016 S - had rear headrests that could be raised or lowered electronically from the driver seat. Down for good visability; up when rear seat passengers were present.
I’m not sure why these great features were dropped.
What other favorites does everyone miss?
- early 90’s - my Rear view mirror had fully electric adjustments. There was a little stubby joystick on the center panel (where the pad was) which allowed you to adjust the mirror up/down/side to side with minute precision. It then stored the settings for each driver along with the side view mirrors, seats and steering wheel.
- I think my 2013 or 2016 S - had rear headrests that could be raised or lowered electronically from the driver seat. Down for good visability; up when rear seat passengers were present.
I’m not sure why these great features were dropped.
What other favorites does everyone miss?
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Yes, buttons, switches, knobs, etc. Today, I took my S580 on a 150 mile round trip. I had to look at the steering wheel controls for the Distronic whenever I needed to adjust it. With the toggle on the W222’s, I could easily do it all by touch, never taking my eyes off the road.
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The glove compartment is small and has been so for some time. The centre armrest storage area can be small or reasonably large depending on options. The rear climate control takes a lot of space from the armrest storage. The 223 has some a bit hidden behind the centre screen (in addition to the normal "cup holder" space).
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The glove compartment is small and has been so for some time. The centre armrest storage area can be small or reasonably large depending on options. The rear climate control takes a lot of space from the armrest storage. The 223 has some a bit hidden behind the centre screen (in addition to the normal "cup holder" space).
I'm looking for a nice/functional small box I can put in trunk. Many out there (cheap) but not high-end.
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Thanks, I think I got it now. I actually cannot remember how it works on my 223.
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Though mine was not split. Had to go and check from the car and realised it actually is split too. It used to be split on cars that had a cell phone kit but my 223 does not have that.
Had a look at Parts Info and I did not find any other option for the 223.
Had a look at Parts Info and I did not find any other option for the 223.
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There were certain features in my old S Classes that I loved and miss. Two in particular were:
- early 90’s - my Rear view mirror had fully electric adjustments. There was a little stubby joystick on the center panel (where the pad was) which allowed you to adjust the mirror up/down/side to side with minute precision. It then stored the settings for each driver along with the side view mirrors, seats and steering wheel.
- I think my 2013 or 2016 S - had rear headrests that could be raised or lowered electronically from the driver seat. Down for good visability; up when rear seat passengers were present.
- early 90’s - my Rear view mirror had fully electric adjustments. There was a little stubby joystick on the center panel (where the pad was) which allowed you to adjust the mirror up/down/side to side with minute precision. It then stored the settings for each driver along with the side view mirrors, seats and steering wheel.
- I think my 2013 or 2016 S - had rear headrests that could be raised or lowered electronically from the driver seat. Down for good visability; up when rear seat passengers were present.
The rear headrests can still be lowered in the W223, it is an option in the quick access car menu.
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On my way home today I was having to adjust my rearview mirror (in my wife's Ford Explorer) from where my wife has it set and I was just thinking today about the power rearview mirror on my W140. The reason I liked it, is because when you reach forward to adjust it with your hands, your position is slightly off from where you would be while driving. I have to adjust it a couple of times to get it just right. Another reason they may have eliminated it was because some folks might have broken or stripped the gears in the mechanism of the mirror as they adjusted by hand instead of using the toggle button. I do miss it though.
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I think @Diesel Benz means that the center armrest storage, in previous models, could be opened from either the right side or left side. "Double hinge" ,,, a hinge on both sides of center armrest storage cover.
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The glove compartment is small and has been so for some time. The centre armrest storage area can be small or reasonably large depending on options. The rear climate control takes a lot of space from the armrest storage. The 223 has some a bit hidden behind the centre screen (in addition to the normal "cup holder" space).
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I have the 4-Zone Climate in my S580 and the center armrest storage is a joke. I cannot imagine that the juggernaut known as Mercedes-Benz Engineering could not have figured out a better solution, IF management had insisted on it. Instead, they took the easy, less expensive way out and simply destroyed the storage area, which I find to be utterly disappointing, and truly unacceptable in a flagship sedan like the W223. You can’t put much more than a pair of sunglasses and a few business cards in there! Idiots!
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I have the 4-Zone Climate in my S580 and the center armrest storage is a joke. I cannot imagine that the juggernaut known as Mercedes-Benz Engineering could not have figured out a better solution, IF management had insisted on it. Instead, they took the easy, less expensive way out and simply destroyed the storage area, which I find to be utterly disappointing, and truly unacceptable in a flagship sedan like the W223. You can’t put much more than a pair of sunglasses and a few business cards in there! Idiots!
My car would not have if if it was not coupled with some other options that I wanted.
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There were certain features in my old S Classes that I loved and miss. Two in particular were:
- early 90’s - my Rear view mirror had fully electric adjustments. There was a little stubby joystick on the center panel (where the pad was) which allowed you to adjust the mirror up/down/side to side with minute precision. It then stored the settings for each driver along with the side view mirrors, seats and steering wheel.
- early 90’s - my Rear view mirror had fully electric adjustments. There was a little stubby joystick on the center panel (where the pad was) which allowed you to adjust the mirror up/down/side to side with minute precision. It then stored the settings for each driver along with the side view mirrors, seats and steering wheel.
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I have the 4-Zone Climate in my S580 and the center armrest storage is a joke. I cannot imagine that the juggernaut known as Mercedes-Benz Engineering could not have figured out a better solution, IF management had insisted on it. Instead, they took the easy, less expensive way out and simply destroyed the storage area, which I find to be utterly disappointing, and truly unacceptable in a flagship sedan like the W223. You can’t put much more than a pair of sunglasses and a few business cards in there! Idiots!
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