Cool "Hidden" features about the E55 that are not very obvious
05-17-2009, 05:38 PM
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All I can say is that it appears true for an '04 e55. I only played around with this feature last night. I'm sure someone else will chime in.
The list that shardul was nice enough to provide doesn't match perfectly with my car.
If it's not IAT then it sure acts like one.
Edit: Disregard until I get a chance to check it out further. It is quite possible that what I am reading is the refrigerant temp. It creeps up at a stop and cools down once you are moving again so I may have jumped the gun here. [insert foot in mouth]
The list that shardul was nice enough to provide doesn't match perfectly with my car.
If it's not IAT then it sure acts like one.
Edit: Disregard until I get a chance to check it out further. It is quite possible that what I am reading is the refrigerant temp. It creeps up at a stop and cools down once you are moving again so I may have jumped the gun here. [insert foot in mouth]
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05-17-2009, 06:43 PM
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All I can say is that it appears true for an '04 e55. I only played around with this feature last night. I'm sure someone else will chime in.
The list that shardul was nice enough to provide doesn't match perfectly with my car.
If it's not IAT then it sure acts like one.
Edit: Disregard until I get a chance to check it out further. It is quite possible that what I am reading is the refrigerant temp. It creeps up at a stop and cools down once you are moving again so I may have jumped the gun here. [insert foot in mouth]
The list that shardul was nice enough to provide doesn't match perfectly with my car.
If it's not IAT then it sure acts like one.
Edit: Disregard until I get a chance to check it out further. It is quite possible that what I am reading is the refrigerant temp. It creeps up at a stop and cools down once you are moving again so I may have jumped the gun here. [insert foot in mouth]
06-30-2009, 01:29 PM
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07-03-2009, 09:10 PM
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Can anyone figure out which mode/number is IAT for 06' models?
I think it's number 8, I could be wrong...
07-03-2009, 09:25 PM
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None of the values shown through the climate control match the IAT value now that I have a scan tool to confirm.
I'm coming form a GM platform where the IAT is generally pre throttlebody. The refrigerant temp was acting just like a IAT is my former C5, and I made the assumption it was an IAT value. In the E55, the IAT is post supercharger and intercooler.
07-04-2009, 12:44 AM
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yes
just keep chinging the pages untill ou fine settings, then chaneg arrows , there is a place where u can change the speed from MPH TO KMH and FROM F to C
im not sure exactly, but if you keep searching in command you will find it
just go on everything.
you should have done by now from buying the car ><
it would be nice to know all your car options.
just keep chinging the pages untill ou fine settings, then chaneg arrows , there is a place where u can change the speed from MPH TO KMH and FROM F to C
im not sure exactly, but if you keep searching in command you will find it
just go on everything.
you should have done by now from buying the car ><
it would be nice to know all your car options.
07-04-2009, 12:47 AM
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You should be able to change the temp display on the driver information center from F to C, but I don't know if it also affects the display on the climate control unit. You can change it rather easily through the steering wheel controls so it would be worth a try.
07-04-2009, 02:10 AM
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yes
just keep chinging the pages untill ou fine settings, then chaneg arrows , there is a place where u can change the speed from MPH TO KMH and FROM F to C
im not sure exactly, but if you keep searching in command you will find it
just go on everything.
you should have done by now from buying the car ><
it would be nice to know all your car options.
just keep chinging the pages untill ou fine settings, then chaneg arrows , there is a place where u can change the speed from MPH TO KMH and FROM F to C
im not sure exactly, but if you keep searching in command you will find it
just go on everything.
you should have done by now from buying the car ><
it would be nice to know all your car options.
07-05-2009, 01:14 PM
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Summer Mode: Aim the remote at the sensor on the drivers side door handle, press unlock once, release, then press and hold it for several seconds. All 4 windows and the sunroow will open. To close everything, press lock once, release, then hold the lock button down. If you release the button, all of the windows/sunroof will stop moving.
This is also handy if you have accidentally left a window down or the sunroof open and have already exited the car.
I'm not sure if this is standard or an option, but it works on my '04.
Note: You must aim the remote at the sensor on the door handle. It will NOT work if you are standing on the passenger side of the car.
Automatic start(my name): 99% of you already know this, but when starting the car you do not have to hold the key in the start position. Simply turn the key to on, then turn it to start for ~1 second and release. The engine will crank as long as it needs to and start. If you simply flick it to start you will be locked out and have to remove/insert the key and try it again. 1/2 - 1 second works quite well.
Instantaneous fuel consumption(kind of): While driving at a steady speed, use the steering wheel controls to navigate to the time/distance/fuel consumption menu. Press and hold the reset button until everything resets. Within a short time you will get a fairly accurate reading of your current consumption.
If anyone knows a trick for displaying real-time instead of average consumption I'd love to hear it!
This is also handy if you have accidentally left a window down or the sunroof open and have already exited the car.
I'm not sure if this is standard or an option, but it works on my '04.
Note: You must aim the remote at the sensor on the door handle. It will NOT work if you are standing on the passenger side of the car.
Automatic start(my name): 99% of you already know this, but when starting the car you do not have to hold the key in the start position. Simply turn the key to on, then turn it to start for ~1 second and release. The engine will crank as long as it needs to and start. If you simply flick it to start you will be locked out and have to remove/insert the key and try it again. 1/2 - 1 second works quite well.
Instantaneous fuel consumption(kind of): While driving at a steady speed, use the steering wheel controls to navigate to the time/distance/fuel consumption menu. Press and hold the reset button until everything resets. Within a short time you will get a fairly accurate reading of your current consumption.
If anyone knows a trick for displaying real-time instead of average consumption I'd love to hear it!
Did i screw up a setting?
07-28-2009, 11:38 PM
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2004 E55,1969 300SEL6.3,2011 ML350 BlueTec Diesel,2005 ML400 CDI
SBS Hold
SBC STOP
The system offers several additional functions besides a new braking behavior, due to its electronic brain: In stop-and-go traffic the vehicle brakes automatically, when the foot is lifted off the accelerator pedal ("Traffic Jam Assist"). It can be engaged under 10 MPH, using the the cruise control lever and switches off automatically at higher speeds. It remains active under 40 MPH. When engaged the instrument cluster indicates "SBC S". One can also activate it on downhill slopes via cruise control, so the car won't speed over the set limit. It was deleted starting with MY 2005.
SBC HOLD A "drive-away assistant" prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards or forward when starting on a hill or steep incline. A firm push onto the brake pedal, and the car remains stopped, even when taking the foot off the brake pedal, until the driver accelerates and the vehicle begins to roll. When set, the instrument cluster indicates SBC HOLD. I like using this function and miss it when switching back to other cars. As far as I know it was first introduced in the spring of 2003 in the 04 E-class Estate and lateron in the 2004 SLs.
DRY BRAKE
And finally there is the dry brake function. It is always activated when the windshield wipers run. The system then knows, that it rains and, with short brake pulses unnoticed by the driver, keeps the brake discs always dry and fully functional.
The system offers several additional functions besides a new braking behavior, due to its electronic brain: In stop-and-go traffic the vehicle brakes automatically, when the foot is lifted off the accelerator pedal ("Traffic Jam Assist"). It can be engaged under 10 MPH, using the the cruise control lever and switches off automatically at higher speeds. It remains active under 40 MPH. When engaged the instrument cluster indicates "SBC S". One can also activate it on downhill slopes via cruise control, so the car won't speed over the set limit. It was deleted starting with MY 2005.
SBC HOLD A "drive-away assistant" prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards or forward when starting on a hill or steep incline. A firm push onto the brake pedal, and the car remains stopped, even when taking the foot off the brake pedal, until the driver accelerates and the vehicle begins to roll. When set, the instrument cluster indicates SBC HOLD. I like using this function and miss it when switching back to other cars. As far as I know it was first introduced in the spring of 2003 in the 04 E-class Estate and lateron in the 2004 SLs.
DRY BRAKE
And finally there is the dry brake function. It is always activated when the windshield wipers run. The system then knows, that it rains and, with short brake pulses unnoticed by the driver, keeps the brake discs always dry and fully functional.
08-30-2009, 10:01 PM
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Our hoods open to about a 50% angle, but can open all the way to a 90% angle. There are two latches, one on each hinge, that you can press and the hood will rise more.
08-31-2009, 01:46 AM
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if u turn the engine by the gear button, it will give u different sttings from using the key to turn the engine on ( steering position, seat settings, etc )
08-31-2009, 08:35 AM
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