10 INSANE Mercedes TIPS & TRICKS!

[@npoleary]

Hey everyone, for those asking about the eject from sunroof command on MBUX. This is genuinely real! However it is only found on the portrait styled version of MBUX (MBUX v2 / NTG 7 currently found in C-Class, EQE, EQS & soon to be the new SL and new GLC next year).

[@steventeasdale9082]

Hi Nick, you never said HOW to set the Speed Limiter, this would be really really useful for preventing speeding tickets in 30 zones, for going 1 MILE OVER!!!!!!

[@npoleary]

Hey Steven, already produced a video on that over a year ago. I had a link with a pop out banner to go to that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3a8hIKObM19npI Hope that helps! 🤓

[@steventeasdale9082]

@@npoleary Thanks Nick, keep up the great work, excellent videos matey, looking forward to getting my A200 AMG Premium, it's built last July, just waiting for Chips!!!

[@truthalways8071]

I’m sorry can you clarify for me you were kidding about the eject from sunroof right?

[@tax905972]

Ok now, will the battery warming fectuer work with a regular wall outlet source since your not liking to have a level 2 or 3 chargers 🔌 in many areas ?

[@poptya]

50% of the joy I get from my new Merc is learning new quirks from this channel lol.

[@npoleary]

Ah awesome! Glad you’re enjoying the videos! 🙏🙏😊

[@AnnaM-ou7il]

Same! 😂

[@blikkelest]

@@npoleary 😅

[@Hanzy0421]

I will try to watch all videos before my car arrive next week😅

[@Tina_Journey]

Same here

[@indy4fly]

That info on the dead battery is so precious! I will look for the symbol as soon as I get inside my MB. Thank you!

[@thislspete64]

Just bought my first Merc and it's completely overwhelming. Appreciate the info

[@Itssomiicherry]

Me watching this althou I don’t own Mercedes 🤡

[@kamoisangster8888]

When you get one you’ll be prepared

[@blankitbarajas]

Someday!!❤

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

So you can tell your uncle all the stuff he doesn't know about hs car.

[@ttudoc5690]

Although*

[@beagoodwin5160]

😂😂😂

[@supetduper8773]

Thanks so much Nick, now I learnt that key icon at the cup holders was meant for a real situation ! Keep it up, I am learning so much from your videos

[@npoleary]

Ah awesome! Glad you enjoy them! I’ll keep them coming! 🤓

[@LM-il2ox]

Right but if the key battery is dead you wouldn’t be able to open the door to put the key there in the first place. Is there a way to open the door with a dead key battery?

[@npoleary]

Yeah I’ve covered it in my tips and tricks series but there’s a hidden way to open Mercedes doors on the driver’s door (in most cases) Hidden behind a flap on the left

[@LM-il2ox]

@@npoleary thanks!

[@sydsatish]

Merc should you give you an honorary Doctorate!! this is an awesome Video Nick , tested all of these on my GLE 450 and worked like a treat !! Thanks

[@npoleary]

Awesome thank you! 🤓🙏🤓 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FBrodlie]

Hey Nick, if you push the volume roller as if it was a button then you can switch the radio on and off.

[@astong_rose]

isn’t it just a mute button? cos it silences bluetooth audio too

[@jamesmoore5630]

Mercedes-Benz has had the same volume roller since 1974!!! Pressing it will turn on and off the Burmester, (stereo).

[@SM-1010]

@@astong_rosea tap just muted it, holding it; turns it off

[@dafriestes4339]

I am so very happy to have discovered your fantastic tutorials on MBZ! The manual is daunting to say the least, and puts one to sleep. My 2016 350 wagon was ready to begin eating money, after around 80,000 miles. We walked into a dealership to see how long it takes to order a new wagon. We’d heard up to a year. Sitting on the lot was a fully loaded cardinal red 450 wagon. It was “used” with 100 miles on it! A guy bought it for his wife but she didn’t like it. What fantastic news for us! A CPO certified car that was such a deal! We traded in the older cardinal red car on the spot. Poor new car has had to sit outside in the first and biggest snowstorm of the season. We’re in the midst of moving to a new home so the garage is full. Thanks for your great help with tutorials. I will be viewing them over and over until they are fully ingrained in my brain. I think there were features on my previous car that never got used,

[@npoleary]

Ah awesome great to hear dafri! I’ll keep the videos coming! 👍🏼👀

[@yakMACyak]

Yeah, Nick! You've fulfilled a number of roles I think M-B ought to have done considering the price of the cars. Your info about owning an M-B is invaluable. I wish you'd published this video 24 hours earlier. I'm in my 4th week with my EQA in Tokyo. I pulled into work yesterday morning and got out of the car to open the gate to the garage. No problem. Back into the car and try to shift into drive and .... nothing .... then some message about "emergency" and "key" > check the owner's manual. WHAT?! I'm blocking the sidewalk AND the drive to the parking garage. DO WE REALLY NEED TO DO THIS NOW?!!!! Your tip about a dead battery in the key fob is EXACTLY what I needed to get the car running again.

[@npoleary]

Ah awesome thank you! Glad you’re loving the videos! Oh no, hope you got it going! There’s been loads of rumours floating around regarding the key symbol so thought I’d put it to the test and let everyone know!

[@jaysire]

Thanks for the video. Another thing I learned from this is that I don't need to keep the start button pressed until I hear the engine come on. Apparently I can just quickly press it and wait (with foot on break). Going to test that tomorrow.

[@rajat-productmanagermerced9242]

Really great information for all merc owners. Good job Nick 👍

[@npoleary]

Thank you Rajat! 🤓🙏

[@joygibson2934]

Saw the piece on iPhone contacts, that was great. I cannot get car play to work I’m sure it was there at the beginning. Thanks Nick

[@ontheroadaustralia-soleman1911]

Great information Nick, better than reading the manual. Thanks again.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Clemsen-ik4gz]

Me, owning a 33 years old mercedes 👁️👁️

[@robbey300]

The key battery hack was very useful for me as I always carry a spare battery in my car.

[@munton5150]

The dead key trick was awesome! Thank you!

[@npoleary]

No worries! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Toon-dj9un]

You’ve been invaluable since I got mine Nicholas. Thank you

[@npoleary]

Awesome thank you! I’ll keep them coming! Still got a couple of videos till the end of the year 👀

[@millionsmillions8397]

Thanks Nick I was waiting for this since I just got my AMG GLS 63.

[@npoleary]

Ah awesome! Very nice! 🤓👀

[@ChillGrk611]

4:31 some signs i have noticed recently by putting in a fresh battery is the responsiveness of the key when opening and locking the doors from the outside. i also cant confirm if i can use my leg sweep maneuver to open the trunk if the key is in a low battery state.

[@Markyreg]

Thanks for another informative video Nick. Great tip re the key if the battery is dead - nice 1 👍

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🤓🙏

[@timsmyth3337]

Thanks for the tips Nick, very useful as ever. I'm glad you used that particular model because it allows me to comment on my pet hate for Mercedes interiors. Why oh why do they insist on using that awful false woodgrain effect? Personal taste I know, but I think it's incredibly tacky. It's actually stopped me from considering certain models as it's as tasteful as flocked wallpaper; especially on high end models.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed them! We’ll keep an eye out & see what Mercedes bring out on their next models!

[@w9ahmed]

Super useful. Thanks Nick :) I always wondered how I can turn on the car if my battery is dead.

[@npoleary]

No worries! Glad you enjoyed it! 🤓🙏

[@inganjambali8606]

I found this really helpful too

[@Lillithscorpio]

I had the glk but I bought new one GLB IN RED COLOR. I like talking to mercades also love the change of colors inside my suv. Backing out in reverse the camera popping out is so helpful & when changing lane the car lets me know if theres car close by . Love it ❤

[@npoleary]

Ooo very nice! I’ve heard of of the GLK before in the USA, sadly not sold here in the UK Sounds awesome though! 🤓

[@Lillithscorpio]

@@npoleary I like the GLB more tho

[@andyevans6610]

Hi Nick ,wonderful video again and your knowledge of everything MB is stunning. This is so helpful as always !

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏

[@jsinghdhillon2018]

Hi Nick, thanks for another great video, lots of information was there. Thanks again keep it up and all the best wishes

[@npoleary]

Thanks Jag! 🤓🙏 Glad you enjoyed this week’s one!

[@shannab4]

I wish I’d known about the settings back up when I purchased my latest car! Thanks for the tips!

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏 glad you enjoyed the video!

[@apolloxgod]

Great video Nick. Big fan! Have you considered doing a video about all the features on MBUX store and how to buy and install. Please that will be great. Thanks again for a great video.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! I sure have! Be sure to check out the full list of videos on my channel! There’s loads and more content every week! 🤓🙏 That one is here from last month: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5eUZpJ9n5mCeq8 And this one from a year ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZmcgHSgmr50apI

[@cesstra21]

Hi Nick, love your reviews. Just one clarification: on 7:50 you say: iPhones could be a little bit funny with contacts. It's quite the opposite, they are very serious when it comes to protecting your data. When you don't allow the sync of the contacts in the initial pairing, then the iPhone will not allow it from then on to protect your data. Thank you for showing how to work around that if you didn't allow it by accident and you are indeed ok with sharing your contacts with this car.

[@npoleary]

Hey cesstra, thank you! Sorry that’s not what I meant at all. Sorry if you took it the wrong way. When connecting Bluetooth, on the odd occasion the contacts pop up never appears which is a bug either on the phone side or car side. So you have unpair and disconnect the whole thing and start again. Absolutely, Apple are at the forefront of privacy and data is seriously encrypted on all devices. Just annoying from time to time that the Allow Contacts pop doesn’t appear.

[@profphilbell2075]

Please do tips and tricks on your car. A class and CLA owners will be delighted.

[@npoleary]

Yeah maybe! I’ll add it to the list! ☺️

[@coffeeguy6673]

Hi Nick, did a search on how to change MB keyfob battery on YT and came across your video/channel. Managed to get the cover off no problem but at a glance, thought, oh, ok, I need a hex tool to remove the next level of gubbins to get to the battery, nope, much easier than that thanks to your video, really appreciate it, liked n subbed.

[@npoleary]

Awh thank you! Glad you managed to do it! And thanks for subscribing, I have a tonne of Mercedes content on my channel but also review other manufacturers too such as Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW and more coming soon!

[@user-kz3if4gj1i]

2023 C class has improved a lot. But having software issues even after updating. Love the “hey Mercedes” feature.

[@parrishtraianou2682]

Love your videos mate. Keep up the great job.

[@npoleary]

Thank you very much! 🙏🙏

[@semandesovi47]

Hi Nick brilliant video! What exact model of vehicle are you featuring in this video please. And spec please? Looking for my next upgrade and I love this!

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🤓 What part of the video? There’s a few 😅

[@argontam]

Greetings from Waterloo, BE! Thank you for your videos!

[@npoleary]

Ah awesome! Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying them! 🙏

[@Modise__ZA]

Nick makes it so easy an fun to use Merc

[@womensboxingchannel]

Nice one Nick. As ever brilliant stuff.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏🤓

[@mofathi6421]

another great video Nick. Huge fan!

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🤓🙏 I’ll keep the vids coming! 👍🏼

[@Heisenberdy]

If you turn on the limiter you can actually still override the max speed if you put the pedal completely to the floor. It's usually in emergency situation where speeding up a safer course of action than breaking like on highways for example

[@npoleary]

You sure can!

[@werdnasretep]

Then why say you won’t? Sooner or later somebody will ‘demonstrate’ this to a passenger when approaching a speed camera 😅- and whoosh!

[@Furryspyone]

Do you know if the new c class 2022 actually gives a low remote battery warning on dash ? Please. Good vid. Cheers

[@npoleary]

Should do 🤓 Thank you! 👊🏼

[@pierregimie6060]

Hi Nick Always so informative and interesting. Thanks

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏🙏

[@sambakorea]

Hi Nick, I am having a very strange behaviour with Mercedes' proprietary app called "mercedes me". It is very good because it allows to share addresses straight from my iPhone Google maps to the car's (GLE 450) GPS. It has unfortunately stopped working since Mid August 2022 after the latest iOS mandatory update release from Apple. Every time I am getting an error message as ‘ location could not found’ from the Mercedes me. Are you aware of this issue and it’s fix? Thanks for being always accessible to your fan base of Mercedes community.

[@npoleary]

Hey sambakorea, this is quite common among iPhones. Traditionally Bluetooth on iOS is only for Calls, Texts and music. The sending of addresses can sometimes stop working after an iOS update as resets some parameters. Just a unpair from Bluetooth in the car and phone and reconnect both back up will fix it. 👍🏼

[@philiphanser235]

@@npoleary thanks for this, I have been having the same error for the last couple of weeks. Will certainly be trying your suggested solution.

[@sambakorea]

@@npoleary Hi there, just updating on this issue- Apple Maps is working ok and able to share the map data with the Mercedes Me app. The issue still exists with Google maps with an error as ‘ location could not be found on the Mercedes App.🤔🤔

[@npoleary]

Yes I’ve seen it’s been like that for while, not sure if it’s the app Google Maps or if it’s the Mercedes me app

[@philiphanser235]

My observation was the Google Maps, Apple Maps and What3Words all had this issue after the iOS update (15.7 I believe it was). Since then Apple Maps has started working again, and given MercedesMe hasn’t been updated, this suggests the map products may need an update to work with the iOS update. I have since installed iOS 16 and this has not changed the situation. So does look like it could be an intentional change from Apple that Google and W3W still need to update for. As I say, just my observation and thoughts, haven’t been able to find anything official from any of the parties mentioned.

[@kelkel5598]

THANK YOU especially for the key tip!!

[@npoleary]

Ah glad you enjoyed it! 🤓🙏

[@carlsimmons305]

Always good to find out new possibilities for the Merc. I downloaded the TalkSPORT App on my iPhone (Radio), however the connectivity seems to have become a problem with connection with the Car at times for some really random reason. DO you know of any Apps that also do this, wondering if I should just delete the App. The problem since adding this App is that any messages that are received by my phone automatically get turned into voice mail via the car which is great, however it now repeats the same message even if I reply/cancel the message… Any thoughts/ideas please.

[@davidthielemans7205]

Haha . Ejection seat activated.. you used it.. loved it

[@npoleary]

I had to try it! 👀 Haha

[@keithb223]

Great video again mate. With regards to the limiter, how do you access this?

[@lauriemiles1842]

If your car is fitted with it, you will activate it using controls on the steering wheel - on the right side, with a UK car

[@npoleary]

Hey Keith, Laurie beat me to it! Haha thank you 😊 Got a video on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3a8hIKObM19npI

[@damianoehme5391]

Excellent video!!

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏

[@toddgeorge1569]

Love your videos. I have a 2024 GLE 450 how do you engage the off road mode?? Thank you

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏 If a car has it, it’ll be under the Dynamic Select switch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpW8eZiXma2LgqMsi=VxiU1cEsYpsZ3wmQ

[@toddgeorge1569]

@@npoleary thank you, on my Mercedes I don’t have that option, until you look at the apps on the touchscreen-Is this how you would engage off-road mode?? Thank you again..

[@npoleary]

No it’s just Dynamic Select *IF* the car has it. Depends if you chose I think an off road option at factory or if it’s available where you live / where you’re based (sorry hard to tell where everyone lives in comments on KZbin!)

[@MrWestcliffe]

Great video Nick.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🤓🙏

[@RUN_RGB]

Great video! Question. Do newer Benz have the features where you walk away from the car and it locks itself without you having to touch the door handle or remote? Thanks

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Haven’t noticed this on any Mercedes to date. Some other manufacturers do this that I cover but with Mercedes you need to lock it with keyless (touch on the handle), the key or on the E-Class 2024 you can lock with your phone through Apple Wallet.

[@laszlovizilo7812]

Great video as always

[@npoleary]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@adythomson8098]

I didn’t think you did humour 😂😂😂 very useful video as always 👍

[@npoleary]

Of course! When the time is right! 👀

[@coola1957]

thanks Nick another great informative video

[@dannysemail9411]

Helpful as always. For some reason I can't see the additional playlist with the 100+ tips 🙁

[@npoleary]

Got you covered 🤓 Mercedes-Benz Tips & Tricks kzbin.info/aero/PLyo-duQc8myqCIqf8E_-x-3dMZ50uKIHA Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leandrofullone]

Thank you Nick!

[@delorespico]

Omg! Nick,,, What timing.. I was in the service department at Mercedes to have them check out my navigation system.. Something is wrong. It shows no navigation 3rd time now with an X through it. It works when it wants to. They did not find anything wrong and have to do more research I have to bring it back on the 14th and leave it there.. Not too happy right now with this. But it is working again, so who knows.... Nice Video as always...

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! Oh that sounds rather strange, hope they get it sorted for you! 👍🏼🤓

[@coffeeguy6673]

I bought a 2019 Mercedes Benz C220d AMG Line a few weeks ago, absolutely love it and a big step up from my Ford Mundano ( Mondeo). I'm struggling with setting my HOME address in the nav menu, any tips on how to do this please ? Everytime the system asks if I would like to set the HOME address I say yes, it saves but when I voice command HOME it says no home address found or stored. I did manage to save it to favourites in the end. Cheers, Daz, Leicester.

[@npoleary]

Oh really that sounds strange If you’ve saved as home the voice command should work with the command “Home”. Not sure what else to suggest… You could try a multimedia system reset, just bear in mind that this wipes everything from the car and puts it back to factory settings.

[@MetrisGirl]

Thank you Nick as always very informative and thank you again for always driving us to Delight :-) fun fact Lewis Hamilton grandparents are from my beautiful island of Grenada West Indies:-) your friend at Mercedes-Benz of Wesley Chapel Florida:-)

[@npoleary]

Ah wow! That’s cool! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheMasterPriam]

Hi Nick, thanks for your really cool videos! Do the cars after and including 2019 have engine immobilisers? If so, how do I use them/ activate them? thanks,

[@npoleary]

Yes all makes of cars have immobilisers fitted after 1998. They activate when locked (it all works together when the alarm is set)

[@Xtremeproducts]

How do I get my mb GLB to play louder than what it is able to ?

[@npoleary]

Not sure I completely understand…you can turn the volume up and down in the car but you can’t make it any louder than the top of the volume level. Unless the source of the music is made louder but go careful or your speakers might get damaged if it’s too loud!

[@Xtremeproducts]

@@npoleary yes, you understood quite well. There’s only two things I don’t like about my GLB with the 3rd row is the cream color and that the volume is not as loud as I would expect. Other than that it’s an excellent compact SUV. I wish MB sells seat covers though.

[@va_bg]

Thank you! Those tips will do me good after 18 years! Btw which Mercedes is that?

[@npoleary]

Which part of the video? Gotta feeling I had access to a couple that day 🤓

[@axelmalle829]

Hi Nick; I just got my brand new GLE 350e and it rolls fantastic.There is one thing I find rather strange.I am used to drive in the regenerating break modus. Meaning getting energy back in the battery during breaking. When the battery is empty this dos not work any more. Is there a way to set it do regenerative driving at all times ? Best Regards Axel

[@npoleary]

Ooo nice! 👍🏼 No sadly not it’s only available on the electric mode, so if it’s depleted you probably can’t select it

[@mehdimokhdani9478]

thank you for the videos Nick o'leary please I have a glb 2022 it does not stop ringing when I cross the 160km / h so I understand more how to deactivate this sound system thank you very much

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Ah you might have winter tyre limit or something? I’ve not gone that fast before so not too sure 😅 But have a look in HOME, SETTINGS, VEHICLE, Winter Tyres, make sure this is off (if you don’t have winter tyres on)

[@stuartbaker4444]

Another good one especially the key one. Don’t agree with radio auto starting. If you turn off the car with the radio on. It will play on re starting the car. If before you turn off the car press in the volume on the steering wheel or centre console. Which turns off the radio or media. When you start the car again the radio will not play.

[@npoleary]

You could do that one on some models of Mercedes 🤓 I think the newer NTG 7 models (newer MBUX) you have to select Media.

[@stuartbaker4444]

@@npoleary ok mine is 2018 A200 AMG line premium plus. I have had the latest MBUX update though too.

[@npoleary]

Yes sadly just models that have the portrait screen

[@NevinNg]

Hi Nick, when setting the limiter to a certain speed and going downhill, how the car keeps the speed? Purely relying on brake?

[@npoleary]

It’ll utilise engine braking and the actual brakes to keep it at a steady speed 👍🏼

[@NevinNg]

@@npoleary Thanks! I wonder if there’s a need (or better to) manually down shift the gears when going downhill

[@npoleary]

Cars can do it automatically to a degree but you can manually change it if you want to 🤓

[@MK_Maestro.1]

Perhaps someone else has commented about the starting of the engine with a dead key fob, but how do you get in the car in the first place?

[@npoleary]

Ah I’ve covered all things like that on my tips and tricks episodes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZa3dIesgNSHjdU

[@martint251]

Thanks fro new 10 tips . But any chance to have sort of digital analog clock on MBUX please .

[@npoleary]

Hey Martin, no worries! If your car can do it, try and swipe your instrument cluster dial to the left. If you can usually one of those is an analog clock, but just bear in mind, not all models can do this.

[@antboz6170]

hey, Nick Love the videos. Question : i have a 2023 GLC coupe. The turn signals stopped making the classic sound when in use. How do i turn it back on ? Hope you can help thank you ant

[@npoleary]

Thank you! I’ve not seen a setting to turn them off so I’d defo suggest contacting Mercedes. Hopefully they’ll be able to advise or take a look!

[@francescorossi600]

How would the soft reset work in a car that has only capacitive buttons, for example the new c class? Thanks a mil!

[@npoleary]

Haven’t seen it on that car so not 100% sure it exists on that model. If I find it, I’ll be sure to let everyone know!

[@suczey]

Good information nick !

[@petitelotus36]

I came on here a bit late. I loved that you put Lewis Hamilton lurking at you in the beginning lol 🤣. Thanks so much for the trick on a dead key. I do have a question on using bluetooth. I just wirelessly paired my phone to my Mercedes C300 2019 model, but it won't show what on my iphone. I really need to see the map on my iphone 14 pro max. How to make it show? Thank you so much in advance.

[@npoleary]

Haha my local Mercedes dealer was a bit unsure of that at first…I said trust me…it’ll be funny 🤣 No worries! 🤓 Oh is this for using Apple CarPlay? You’ll need to plug it in for that (as long as it’s compatible). If it is Apple CarPlay (the one to use Apple Maps or Google Maps from your phone) follow this guide I made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqm4kmmobZ5mfZIsi=jKnX0WwO3L1-ks8f Looking at making a newer version too!

[@petitelotus36]

@@npoleary my Apple CarPlay seems to go off in the middle of my driving, should I get a new cable? That’s the reason I wanted to go wireless but then it won’t show the Apple map on the dashboard screen. I suppose if I take it to the dealer but it will cost a lot of $$$. Btw, I’m team Red Bull lol 😂

[@petitelotus36]

My iPhone has the latest update iOS 17.4.1. When I plugged in the CarPlay to one of the usb ports, it seemed a bit loose. As a result, I paired it with Bluetooth and it worked but no pictures on the screen to look at the Apple map or any maps. I would have to turn on the speaker voice and depend on its directions via the voice or have to look down to my phone in the cup holder. Does that make sense. Sorry for the long explanation.

[@npoleary]

No that makes sense! I’d suggest a different cable to start. That might be the cause of it. However if it’s the USB port then it’ll need to go to a dealer or a mechanic or something.

[@petitelotus36]

And thank you so much for your help. I learned a lot from your videos

[@marcdulude587]

Nick - I've been watching just about all of your videos related to my recently purchased EQS 580 and they are great. Thanks so much for doing them. I have a question if you still read these comments. I've paired my iPhone with the MBUX, allowed the contacts and favorites to sync, and enabled Apple CarPlay. CarPlay works great but I am really enjoying MBUX so I want to mostly use that interface. The contacts still don't sync so I can't just say, "Her Mercedes. Call ..." then list someone in my contacts. If I want to do that, I need to switch to CarPlay and ask Siri to do it. The dealership tells me that once CarPlay is enabled that the contacts won't sync to MBUX - it's just one or the other. True or is there something I've failed to do to be able to use contacts in MBUX? Thanks for any assistance.

[@npoleary]

Hey! Ah glad you enjoy them! Yes so for the best user experience (this is for any car as I cover various manufacturers and they’re all the same) You must choose one or the other. For example in Mercedes if you have Apple CarPlay on, MBUX will suspend some of its functions and expect you to use CarPlay. I’ve not been in an EQS for a while since I filmed one with Mercedes some time ago but it’ll be in the phone menu and you’re looking for some icons that have Phone icon, Media icon & Apple CarPlay icon (this will probably be selected at the moment). Press Home, Phone and look for the like a Bluetooth device manager option where you’ll find these icons. Another thing you could do on your phone is press Settings, Bluetooth, find your car and turn off CarPlay in there which will force the car to use Bluetooth enabling the phonebook to appear on MBUX.

[@marcdulude587]

Thanks for the reply@@npoleary . I am able to toggle between using CarPlay and BT but wanted to see whether you could confirm that the contacts would not be available to the phone function for both MBUX and CarPlay. Darn, that seems an odd restriction but "it is what it is" and I'll simply need to consider that when making phone calls or looking to navigate to a contact's address. Thanks again.

[@npoleary]

Ah that’s just the way CarPlay works. CarPlay is a completely separate UI and when enabled it’ll make the multimedia system in a car swap to CarPlay. You can use both together but you’ll find that you’ll be hopping between UI’s often as they both compete for your attention. For example if you have a text come through, that’ll interrupt whatever’s on the screen and show you that instead.

[@marcdulude587]

@@npoleary Ah, I must just be recalling my last car's experience incorrectly. I had a Porsche Taycan before the EQS and I could see the two interfaces (Porsche and Apple) but I thought I was still able to instruct the Porsche side to call contact numbers. Since I used Apple CarPlay more often than Porsche's interface, I likely and just not remembering that experience correctly. MBUX does everything so much better than Porsche's PCM, though, that I find myself expecting to spend much more time on that interface. Thanks again.

[@npoleary]

@marcdulude587 ah no worries 🤓

[@stuartbaker4444]

On the flat key battery point. Can you get in the car in the first place if the key battery is flat?

[@adept8715]

Yes I think depending on your model, there’s always a key installed in the smart key fob where you can manually detach and open your car with it

[@npoleary]

You sure can: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZa3dIesgNSHjdU

[@vivianahart3459]

You are now my walking/talking manual & LOVING it (the manual is exhausting to say the least - sorry not sorry)🤷🏻‍♀️😜

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Haha Glad you’re enjoying the videos!

[@--MARTYY]

Hi Nick! Great video as always. Regarding number 8, you said that the preheating function also heats your battery. Do you have any proof or documents proving this point? It has been a discussion between my colleagues in my dealership for a long time now - and the consensus was that it did not preheat the battery. Would love to see where you found that out! Cheers

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🤓 Yes the whole system is connected underneath and just like an engine management system in an ICE car, at certain temperatures it operates more efficiently. Same goes for charging, if you use the Sat Nav it can make sure it’s the right temperature for charging when you get to the charger. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpnLqZ17Zbesi8U

[@--MARTYY]

@@npoleary I have only ever gotten it confirmed, that using the Sat Nav will preheat the battery for the correct chargint temperature. The video you have linked also only says that it will optimise the battery temperature for charging, while using the sat nav. I am almost 100% confident that preheating your car through Mercedes Me does NOT affect the battery temperature - atleast not noticeably -, and therefore does NOT affect charging time. Again, I would love to see any documents from Mercedes, directly saying that the preheating function on Mercedes Me and in the car, also heats up the battery 🤓

[@MOHEAD26]

Hi Nick love the videos... are u able to show how the trailer coupling tow bar works on the eqc

[@npoleary]

Hey Mohead26, thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the videos! Ah that one’s easy, if you have it, when the boot is open on top of the tailgate on the left hand side will be a button. Just click that and the tow bar will extend automatically. Sadly though my licence doesn’t cover towing and also having never done it before can’t imagine I’d be any good! 😅

[@aminemezzour8403]

Hello, About the emergency start, have you managed to do it after unlocking the front door manually (since the key has no battery) ?

[@npoleary]

Yes it’ll work the same way if the door is opened manually

[@jafreeaziz7341]

Hi Nick. How to navigate the preset radio station without going to “Radio”. For example, while the screen is showing the navigation or apple car play, just press the prev or next button to change the station. Thanks

[@npoleary]

From memory it’s in Settings in Radio 🤓 Home Radio Settings (I think then General?) In here you can toggle A-Z radio stations or favourite radio stations 🤓

[@jafreeaziz7341]

@@npoleary Thanks. Managed to figure out after your recent video on track next and prev button 😅

[@stephenparker8221]

Hi Nick great vid. I have an idea for a video that would help so many merc owners, let me know if you want my idea as I’ve looked for what I need to know on my AMG GLE 53 and all the forums are guessing answers

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Always open to ideas! Yeah absolutely! Can’t say I can do them all but I’ll possibly add it to the list! Either comment below or if it’s a secret just email me “[e-mail]”

[@stephenparker8221]

@@npoleary on my GLE53 when select the i on the right hand amg rotery button it gave me a choice I believe of engine by powers including REDUCED Which there is no explanation in the book I got with the car when I went onto Mercedes-Benz forums. A lot of people say the i is for ice which is totally wrong and no one knows what the reduce power is. So maybe you can enlighten the world how to set up INDIVIDUAL mode

[@npoleary]

I did produce this some time ago (I think it might have been before “Reduced” was used more. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpW8eZiXma2LgqMsi=IrcIUpkesXeFAJ5w Most of it should still be relevant though!

[@stephenparker8221]

@@npoleary strange as I watch all ur vids can u send me a link? And the MB community on line was clueless

[@npoleary]

I linked in the previous comment 😅

[@supetduper8773]

Hi Nick, I am curious for slippery mode in dynamic select, will the all wheel drive reduce aquaplaning? I.e. wheel spins in symmetrically to avoid aquaplaning ?

[@npoleary]

Hey Supet Duper, Basically Slippery Mode will reduce the power output quite considerably. It’s just best suited to wintery or extremely wet conditions. It’s hard to tell as aquaplaning is mainly down to contact with the road and the amount of water the tyre can disperse. The tyre tread design plays a massive part into this too. For 4-wheel drive systems, yes this can help but good tyre tread depth would be the best in this situation and lower speeds.

[@truthalways8071]

Great tip on remote with dead battery

[@davewesley11]

Cheers Nick

[@npoleary]

No worries 👊🏼🤓

[@mahistokes8758]

Hi Nick, When you started key without battery in it, you did not show exactly where the key was left to start the car. To show some of the tricks (knowledge), you need to slow down and show step by step. You are helping a lot. Thank you...

[@npoleary]

Thank you for the feedback but it varies from car to car. Some are in the cup holders, some are in the centre compartment so it depends on what Mercedes you have. The thumbnail of this video shows you where it was in this model. But if you check your car, you’ll be able to see the symbol somewhere. It’s a real balance to get on KZbin because if I don’t get onto the next topic, people will click off which impacts the video. It’s a fine balance that I’m constantly adjusting!

[@photogl]

You didn’t say HOW to set the limiter. I looked and couldn’t find a setting. Love you videos !!!!!

[@npoleary]

Covered it in this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3a8hIKObM19npI

[@inmagine]

Hi Nick, thanks for the tips. I had a 2019 C43 Coupe, the Bluetooth sound quality on calls is really bad. Is it a common problem? Anyways to resolve it?

[@npoleary]

Hey Billion, I’ll be honest I’m not a fan of normal phone quality anyway! 😅 What did you mean it’s bad? Is it on the receiving end or is quiet or something?

[@anthonypkeane]

Super content as usual, many thanks. For the limiter, do you know if that is available in all countries? They don’t seem to have that feature in the US.

[@npoleary]

Hey Anthony, really sorry I wouldn’t know. Yes specs do vary round the world so best to check locally with your local Mercedes 👍🏼

[@anthonypkeane]

@@npoleary Will do, thanks. Seems like this feature ins't available in the US. Cheers.

[@npoleary]

Oh really? It always surprises me how it varies so much round the world! Hopefully future models might have it, fingers crossed!

[@TheAyurvedic]

I just bought an E450 wagon and I have the limiter option. I’m based in Las Vegas.

[@gtstarwars]

You can set cruise control and it’ll act as a limiter as well going downhill

[@suczey]

What model of Mercedes Benz has that big screen ? The one you did with the contract synchronization

[@vindfeld8843]

The new C model

[@suczey]

@@vindfeld8843 I thought only S-Class had that kind of screens

[@suczey]

@@vindfeld8843 what C-Class is it ? C300, CLA, C450 ? 🤷‍♂️

[@vindfeld8843]

C220 and c300

[@npoleary]

Ah the one I used was an EQS (in the video) However you can get that style of screen currently in C-Class, EQE, EQS, new SL and as of next year new GLC. EQE SUV & EQS SUV should have something similar too but that’ll be confirmed by Mercedes in the future.

[@Scorpio1075]

Does MBUX have a "dealer menu" like the old system? In the old system, this secret menu lets you change all kinds of things that the user interface does not, like the volume of the fake exhaust sound in the speakers.

[@npoleary]

Oh really? I’ve heard of this menu before Did it do any other things?

[@prayertool]

Very basic question here. We own a GLS 450 and an AMG E53 Cabriolet. Where do you place your cell phone while you are driving the car? And your passengers both front and back? I have a pad on my dash that keeps items from moving but the heat is not good for the phone. Thank you for a response

[@npoleary]

Ah it can be anywhere 🤓 Bluetooth connectivity works from any place in the car, it could remain in your pocket, centre console or any space that works. Some cars have wireless charging next to the cup holders and even in some cars, you can take the cup holders out for extra space!

[@6058jeremysmith]

Super job Nick, thank you …

[@J_LOVES_ME]

I was bummed to see my '24 GLE 63s doesn't seem to have the key icon in the cup holder. Do I not have that feature in my very expensive Mercedes? 😔What a useful tool that would be to have....

[@npoleary]

Is it not there in the centre arm rest or something? Sadly I’ve not managed to get my hands on one yet.

[@khumbulanizungu6563]

Thank you 😊

[@ranjitdhiraj9974]

Thankyou 👍👍👍👍❤️

[@iSeeSharp2]

Hopefully some day I learn something new. THis are the things that was in the mercedes since w213 E-class 2018 from what I remember.

[@george090692]

Just a quick question…I’ve a 2016 c class is there trick or a hidden trick with the volume bar that shows how much you’ve turned the volume up or down?

[@npoleary]

Hey george090692, no sadly not I remember on 2016 C-Class’s it didn’t come up. Think it was the same for a lot of models prior to this date.

[@melaniel7880]

Nick O'Leary can u tell me how to set my car to open to my touch?? I have a 2013 glk 350. It was working then when I got it out of the shop, the touch wasn't working.

[@npoleary]

Hey Melanie, really sorry I’ve never seen a GLK before. If it’s the same as other models, try the changing the battery in the key or speak with your local Mercedes and they should be able to give you a hand 🤓 There isn’t a setting to turn it off so I’m presuming it’s just the battery 🤓 Hope so anyway!

[@melaniel7880]

@@npoleary thank you

[@NCHobbies]

FYI. The "soft reset" can be done on older Mercesdes by holding down the CD eject button.

[@npoleary]

Ah thanks for sharing! Didn’t know that one 👍🏼

[@conniemcintyre6965]

Hey Nick, can the eco start stop be turned off permanently? Thanks

[@npoleary]

Sadly no you can’t all cars have to have it enabled since it was introduced back around the year 2013. It saves fuel though and if you do lots of city driving, you can save several miles per tank!

[@jamal247e]

Hi Nick, is there any trick to show "Speed Cameras" for Mercedes MBUX Navigation ?

[@npoleary]

Sadly no but I made a video on how you can do it on Apple CarPlay 🤓 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqjKcmmYoNpmpqs

[@williamgunderson81]

Thanks!

[@npoleary]

Thank you so much William! 🙏🙏🙏