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The issue is the location of the key fob relative to the sensor in the console. If you have keys blocking the signal in your pocket (assuming that's where you've put your fob), then the signal can become weak and the smart sensor in the button cannot receive a strong enough signal. The other issue is that if you are in an area with strong radio signals (that includes wifi), then the same thing will occur. You can always have your smartphone act as your key if you set it up properly.
Last edited by HBerman; Dec 8, 2021 at 02:02 PM.
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Fastest muscle memory way I found is to press parking sensor/camera button (center console bottom right button) and then swipe down on touchpad (twice for front camera to avoid hitting parking bump or curb, three times for side tire views for parking along curb). I wish there were a way to make pressing parking sensor button default to front view since I use it the most.
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New fave setup is to put radio on left/center screen and control it using left up/down arrows on steering wheel, reserving entire right screen for other stuff like map, phone, etc. It's cool because it allows you to scroll whatever you want including just your favorites with a single swipe up or down.
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@HBerman What? How? First I’ve heard of this.
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Can you elaborate? Do you mean that you don't have to have the fob in your pocket to open the doors and start the car?
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what would help here is the explanation on how to set it up!
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The app to set this up is a part of MercedesMeConnect. There are several videos posted online as to how to do this. Unfortunately, MBUSA has not seen fit to release the capability as of yet. Patience is a virtue.
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I think what @HBerman and @bimmerconvert alluded to is we have the remote start ability with our Mercedes Me app, use it to start the car, and with the fob in our pocket, we can get in and drive off, without having to use the dash button.
Correct me if I assumed incorrectly.
Correct me if I assumed incorrectly.
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I think what @HBerman and @bimmerconvert alluded to is we have the remote start ability with our Mercedes Me app, use it to start the car, and with the fob in our pocket, we can get in and drive off, without having to use the dash button.
Correct me if I assumed incorrectly.
Correct me if I assumed incorrectly.
Here are some videos on the subject:
https://youtu.be/rnCnAOgBRKY
https://youtu.be/Eu4YoU1edIo
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In my case I wired my radar detector directly to the fuse panel near the front passenger's right foot.
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In one scenario where you are giving someone else permission to drive your car without giving them the fob. The other scenario just copies the car code ,(similar to enabling the garage door opener on the mirror) and then the fob does not need to be present.
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I think there is on cars that were built after ~Nov 2017. My car was an Oct 10, 2017 build and doesn't have it, but Parker's (Vehicle Virgins) car delivered a month after mine does have it. A number of other folks have reported it there too.
In my case I wired my radar detector directly to the fuse panel near the front passenger's right foot.
In my case I wired my radar detector directly to the fuse panel near the front passenger's right foot.
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Ordered this (NFC) option, but the never enabled this for using outside Germany I think? At least here (in NL) it does not work.
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I was under the impression that it's not installed or offered on US cars either. Same for the remote parking pilot feature where you can park the car from outside of it.
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Holy ****, the E63 has that capability?? Now I wonder if the hardware is actually installed in US cars and is simply software disabled... Why the hell are all these features so dumbed down in the US market?
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