Finally...I'm a Benz Owner!

[obduro]

Pop into comand, they are near you.

Will do, thanks for the tip!

 

[obduro]

right, I've spent roughly 6 years scratching around the glovebox for the aux input but can't find it anywhere. all I have is the connector for the iPod leads. does this mean I need to buy the aux/usb/iPod cable pack to connect it to COMAND?

 

[Scoob]

Isn't it in the Centre console (under the armrest) like it is on my C-Class? Next to the USB socket.

Scoob.

 

[obduro]

I'll have a look tomorrow - don't think it is but worth a check!

 

[Scoob]

I'll have a look tomorrow - don't think it is but worth a check!

My friend has the slightly newer late-2012 E350 Coupe and I think his is in the same location as mine. So, worth a look methinks

Scoob.

 

[obduro]

will have a look. so in centre console yes?

 

[Scoob]

will have a look. so in centre console yes?

Yep, push the button so the "armrest" bit opens up into two, and hopefully you'll see a USB socket in there, with the one you want next to it. I'm not using it myself, but I've been told it's the iPod one - I even have an iPod lead, but no iPod lol.

Scoob.

 

[Carabosse]

There is no direct connector for a 3.5mm plug. You have to use the cable with the appropriate socket.

 

[obduro]

My uncle's has it. His coupe is a 2012 model though.

No sign in the arm rest, defeat admitted! To eBay for a cable!

 

[television]

If you have no socket at all then an extra from mercedes where it plugs into the rear of the head unit, like on my 216

 

[obduro]

I've got the media interface socket so will probably get a USB cable and a memory stick

 

[Carabosse]

Ok can someone now answer question from me?

How do I get the windows to close using the key fob? I thought it would be as simple as holding down the lock button but that does not work.

 

[Carabosse]

OK, just realised window-closing works via IR rather than RF.

What a daft system!

 

[S.Speed]

I agree with you there..
Even my lowly VW Golf closed the windows via RF

 

[obduro]

OK, just realised window-closing works via IR rather than RF.

What a daft system!

You need to explain this to me now! :lol:

 

[television]

You need to explain this to me now! :lol:

You can hold the remote a few inches from the door handle and it will open or close all the windows,,its called convenience clossing

 

[Carabosse]

You need to explain this to me now! :lol:

You have to hold the fob quite close to the door handle then hold down the opening button.

If you hold it at any distance, it won't work.

 

[SteveX]

As promised...

Congrats!

Very handsome looking car.

 

[obduro]

malcolm...carabosse...I have a feeling I will be stood in the drive for a substantial period of time trying to make this work haha!

 

[obduro]

So had just over a week of driving, very happy so far, just a couple of minor irks.

First there are a couple of very small chips in the windscreen, they are mostly 1-2mm MAX in diameter, don't think they can be filled so will plod along.

The other is that sometimes when driving in comfort mode, when coasting with my foot off the accelerator when I put my foot down again it takes a couple of seconds for the power from the engine to go to the wheels. the revs drop slightly (about a notch on the counter) and then pick up and send the power to the wheels. When I put the car in Sport mode, none of the delay so I'm leaning towards thinking this isn't a fault, just the way the car drives in Comfort mode.

I've never driven an auto before this car so forgive my ignorance...