Cool "Hidden" features about the E55 that are not very obvious

[lowprofile]

For the climate control hidden temp. displays. On my '04 #8 displays IAT. Cool features, thanks for sharing!

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[ECBAOBAO]

Originally Posted by lowprofile

For the climate control hidden temp. displays. On my '04 #8 displays IAT.

Cool features, thanks for sharing!

is this for sure on US cars?

[lowprofile]

Originally Posted by ECBAOBAO

is this for sure on US cars?

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]

[ECBAOBAO]

Originally Posted by lowprofile

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]

haha yeaaa, i just tried it lol, same thing happens for me

[MJ50]

Originally Posted by lowprofile

For the climate control hidden temp. displays. On my '04 #8 displays IAT.

i get like mid 30s (in celcius) for local driving and doesn't even drop at idle...
can someone verify if this really is IAT?

[acb]

I pushed hard on my brake while stopped tonight (trying out the hold function) and it turned the radio off. no sh!t

[TopEndS62]

Originally Posted by MJ50

can someone verify if this really is IAT?

No it is Sensor 8 - Refrigerant Temperature...

[OJPAMG]

my 05 e55 i cant get the info on the climate display holding the drivers auto b utton

[JohnnyNg1981]

Originally Posted by JohnnyNg1981

Hello All,


Figured it out this morning....

For the 05-06 model's we hold the driver side AUTO BUTTON feature for 10 second's.

Once Climate Control Data menu pops up, use the driver side TEMP UP & TEMP DOWN for toggle.



Enjoy,
Johnny Ng

Can anyone figure out which mode/number is IAT for 06' models?

I think it's number 8, I could be wrong...

[lowprofile]

Originally Posted by JohnnyNg1981

Can anyone figure out which mode/number is IAT for 06' models?

I think it's number 8, I could be wrong...

I'm sorry about the mis-information I provided, and quickly edited by saying disregard.
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.

[Karlson]

guys, is there a feature that will change temperature in command into Celsius instead of F?

[Ali_E55]

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.

[bobgodd]

Originally Posted by Karlson

guys, is there a feature that will change temperature in command into Celsius instead of F?

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.

[Karlson]

Originally Posted by Ali_E55

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.

haha, agreed. I looked today but didn't find it, I guess I will give it a try tomorrow. I don't understand that F stuff, whole world using Celsius!

[OJPAMG]

Originally Posted by izzyz28

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!

My summer mode worked yesterday ad now its not working today.Is it temp dependant? But the remote window up and close by remote stopped also?????????
Did i screw up a setting?

[TopEndS62]

yea my remote up has never worked... any way to reset?

[ECBAOBAO]

My summer mode doesn't work, tried it several times too, anyone help?

Thanks

[AgSilver]

Originally Posted by shardul

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.

You're not going to believe this, but in 1962 I had a Jaguar MKII 3.8 Sedan and it had the very same feature. Of course it used a solenoid valve in the brake line that would activate when the car was stopped and would hold pressure in the lines via a check valve after you pressed hard on the brake peddle. There was a switch on the accelerator (NC) which would open when you pressed the peddle and release the solenoid valve. Obviously there had to be a speed sensor to prevent the valve from operating when the car was in motion, but I don't recall how it worked. However, it was all completely mechanical.

[TurboLu]

does anyone know to shut off the seat belt reminder light or chime??I dont use one only at the track lol

[MJ50]

Originally Posted by TurboLu

does anyone know to shut off the seat belt reminder light or chime??I dont use one only at the track lol

via version coding

[stevebez]

SBS on '06 does not work...

[The Fly 1]

got my vote for sticky

[str8ridin]

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.

[Ali_E55]

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 )

[TopEndS62]

Originally Posted by str8ridin

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.

yep, its called service position