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Much obliged. Indeed, all owners possess varying levels of expertise, and in my opinion, a dedicated thread is beneficial. I possess a Mercedes from the year 2004. The primary reason I purchased my first Mercedes was due to the automatic gearbox. I acquired my first Mercedes-Benz in 2005, a vehicle with a 53 registration plate, and my second in 2008, a vehicle with a 07 registration plate. Both vehicles were of the W203 series. These vehicles lacked this safety function, as I nearly discovered at my expense. On multiple occasions throughout the years of owning these vehicles, I inadvertently left them in Drive mode and exited the car to verify their positioning inside the parking lines. This occurred a few times during work hours following difficult encounters with unpleasant clients. Fortunately, because to the flatness of the parking space, I observed the car moving slowly and in promptly. In 2016, I acquired my inaugural brand new Mercedes GLE. Several months after acquiring this vehicle, while concurrently owning the C-Class, I did not operate the GLE daily. As I acclimated to the GLE's dimensions in relation to London's narrow side streets, I discovered the 'park/drive safety function' when I parked in our driveway and opened the door to verify the vehicle's alignment. At first, I was somewhat astonished, but I swiftly comprehended the situation. This is an exceptional feature, and I am uncertain whether other brands offer this choice; if they do, many may only discover it upon neglecting to disengage the gears. Conversely, I remember someone stating that it can be a "nuisance." Upon opening the door to briefly inspect something, the vehicle may engage its safety mode. If I recall correctly, someone mentioned in the same topic that this safety feature can be deactivated, however it is not applicable to me. It is exceptional. enhancement of the safety features on my Mercedes-Benz

You have been a member since 2003, so it is understandable that you have encountered the subjects in my threads numerous times. Conversely, I have been a member for only 10 months and continue to discover new information about a marque I have owned for decades. Furthermore, I am confident there are other members like myself, which is why I invest significant time and effort in assisting newer members rather than the seasoned veterans, who I presume possess extensive knowledge and lack interest in my posts, which may seem trivial to them. Similarly, I am not directing my efforts towards these forum experts, as they certainly do not require assistance from someone like me. This is an international forum for Mercedes owners and enthusiasts, encompassing both members and guests. My intention is to offer assistance, advice, insights, and occasionally share humorous clips, cartoons, or light-hearted content. I do not aim to impart knowledge to those already well-versed, as I have previously stated; those with expertise may simply bypass my threads, as I have reiterated multiple times. My little movie elucidates the function, since a 'picture' conveys a thousand words, making it more comprehensible than text. Therefore, I believe a comprehensive video on the topic is warranted, and at 2 minutes and 4 seconds, it is relatively concise.

Sorry about that. I agree with you I thought you were posting about active park assistance. Based on the vast majority of your previous postings, which address topics that have been discussed ad nauseam. Regardless, a full video dedicated to that function? I removed my message so as not to further derail your thread.

I think you would benefit from reading my post and maybe even watching the movie because you are completely incorrect. Oh, I see... It seems like you're against my attempts to produce useful postings in some way

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxEu8ez21Kg

I started this thread in case there are others who are unaware of this safety feature and might find it interesting, as well as as a way to get to know their Mercedes better. I searched the forum and couldn't find anything specifically posted about Automatic Park, also known as Automatic Transmission Park-Lock, Automatic Park-Lock, Park-lock, Drive-Away Protection, etc. This post probably won't matter to you if this isn't you and you're already familiar with Automatic Transmission Park-Lock. The subject was brought up in the "What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?" thread by an anonymous user from MSN2004. I must express my gratitude to him for shedding light on this safety feature that Mercedes has implemented; I must admit, even after owning and driving these cars for more than 20 years, I was unaware of it. 👍😁 Also, I'm fully aware that this feature isn't to everyone's liking; in fact, some people think it's the very opposite of useful when doing moves like reversing a caravan, where you need to lean out and/or look behind while driving. Although I wouldn't say it happened while driving a Mercedes, I have witnessed such things happening on private property, so it's not entirely out of the ordinary. I personally think Automatic Park is a fantastic safety feature; Mercedes developed it as a roll-away prevention system, and it activates when the driver does anything that could cause the car to creep, roll, or lurch. However, as the old saying goes, "one man's meat is another man's poison," so you can't please everyone. Then what exactly is this "Automatic Park" that I've been raving about? To put it briefly, it is... When the door is opened while the car is still in Drive or Reverse and the driver is still sitting, Mercedes will automatically shift into Park. From 2010 and later models, the majority of Mercedes vehicles have this feature: * Controls for changing gears electronically (central toggle or column stalk) * Self-parking electronic brake a seat-occupied detector The door-open safety interlock can be used. If your Mercedes is equipped with Park-Lock, you may tell by looking at the following: * It has park-lock, yes. You can access it using the electronic gear selector on the steering column. * It has Park-Lock, yes, thanks to a little electrical toggle that reads "Electric." A large physical lever for turning power on and off—mechanical—NO, it does not * A stick shift—no park—no, it doesn't

Limited time offer: £110. I used NTG5.5 to fix my E220d. They merely turned it on, since the functionality was pre-existent. On AliExpress, I spent pennies on a wifi dongle (really, I got two because the first one overheated on lengthy journeys) and sixty pounds on a wireless charger that fits perfectly in the ash tray slot.

https://www.autoretrofits.co.uk/carplay/mercedes-benz-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-activation/

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But you have all the cartoons in your brain 😂

I would love to upgrade our 2017 GLC with Apple CarPlay, however I am unsure about making a selection due to my lack of knowledge in this area. 🫎

For my S212, I opted for a screen from Icebox Auto. Though it took me three hours to install, I am satisfied with how it communicates with the rest of the car's features, especially the parking sensors. I now have the option to use either the car's original NTG4.0 system maps, Waze installed independently on the new screen, or Google Maps when I connect it to my phone using Android Auto for sat nav. A replacement screen measuring 10.25" mounted on a custom frame was installed in lieu of the original, and it blends in seamlessly. I've got FM radio and CD on the old menu, DAB and music via SD and USB sticks on the new screen menu, and Spotify and Internet Radio through Android Auto. It's easy to go back to the traditional functionality. It cost around £500, which is more than the Temu and AliBaba deals but far less than the most expensive alternatives.

If I had to choose, I'd choose option 3 since it restores the vehicle to its factory condition. I am unsure about the DAB problem, however you might ask Integrated Automotive or Command UK about it. Additionally, after five years of driving a Mercedes with the wheel-shaped interface and the same amount of time behind the wheel of a car with a touchscreen, I can say with confidence that the latter is far more convenient, particularly when behind the wheel. In my opinion, touchpads are more efficient than touchscreens.

Many views, but no replies so far... some other ideas: 6b: I stumbled into an old Galaxy TAB3 T365 in a drawer not long ago. 6c: I found an app called "Head Unit Reloaded" that seems to provide an Android Auto experience on a tablet by utilising the phone, thus supporting all the newer navigation apps. It's old, but it seems to run GoogleMaps, AlpineQuest, and an old version of "Here!" so I'm wondering if I should use it standalone.I would greatly value feedback or accounts from others who have been through this process earlier.

Oh, I see! A 6a has just occurred to me: 6a: supplement the phone's screen with an inexpensive portable monitor

My 2017 C350e S205 equipped with Audio 20 NTG5 has me researching how to install Android Auto. Any feedback from those who have installed it in a comparable vehicle would be greatly appreciated. In no particular sequence, here are my current thoughts: You may get a new head from AliExpress, but there are a lot of choices and people have different opinions on them. I haven't found any information on how to do this or where to purchase the parts, so I'm going to have to replace the head (and what other bits, maybe?) with later ones that enable Android Auto. Install the integrated automation box; nevertheless, I am unsure that the car's DAB radio and the satnav directions can coexist. Using another AliExpress purchase, install a standalone Android Auto screen. • The quickest solution, however it would be visually strange to have two dashboard displays. Put the phone in a standby mode alongside the original head and make do with the reduced display. Something I haven't considered yet...?

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Thank you! I'm hoping so as well, but I'll find out when I write about other car problems 🙂

I hope that all of your problems are minor ones.

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Greetings everyone! So far, I'm really enjoying my new Mini Coupe that I just purchased. The most noticeable difference from my Citroën C6 has been the ride quality; it's as if I've gone from a magic carpet to a homemade go-kart! The more I've driven it, though, the more I think it's a sturdy little car. Eventually, I shall write about a few things that are on my mind. My name is Mini and I'm excited to join this community!

To my question, I have the complete response. I didn't know that when you pick a destination, under Route Options, you can toggle "include charging stations" on or off, as well as set the minimum charge for the en route and the journey finish. Only that time out have I ever allowed!

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"Smart" vehicles! My diesel is the best!