emergency

  1. B

    W211 going into emergency mode

    I normally drive my W211 E280CDI pretty sedately, but have recently had a problem when trying to accelerate rapidly. Whilst joing a motorway, I pushed the accererator pedal down to the floor, expecting the car to downshift and rocket away. Instead it seemed to "hunt" between the gears, and...
  2. D

    Mercedes B-Class emergency unlocking

    Hello, I'm having a problem unlocking my B-Class with either of the supplied backup (emergency) keys - for if the remote fails. I wonder if anyone can help. This page of the instruction manual shows how to unlock the driver door B-Class - Interactive Owner's Manual [In depth | Practical...
  3. timwood2000

    Outriders and emergency vehicle lighting at Jades funeral

    I noticed that when Jade's funeral cortege left the undertakers in Bermondsey, there were two mtorocyclists on white Honda Pan Europeans with yellow stickers etc on that were not Policemen, who seemed (in full view of the local Met) to hold back traffic, ignore all road signs and markings e.g...
  4. Ade B

    Emergency advice on overheating pls

    Mrs B is stuck with Junior B around the corner from a garage in Croydon following a sudden coolant loss (I suspect the water pump which has had an intermittent squeak for a few months..) She's put some more water in to try to get to the garage, but has stopped again due to lots of steam and...
  5. flango

    Total Emergency

    Anyone see Total Emergency on TV last night? A fine example of our Emergency services advanced driving skills :mad: Paramedic on a blue light run through Sheffield takes both hands off the wheel at speed in order to put his blue PVC gloves on. How unsafe is that? What a good use of taxpayers...
  6. Mr E

    Hole in Qantas Plane Forces Emergency Landing

    I don't think I would be as calm as these passengers here but may be the one ordering a very large malt from the cabin crew... Looks like the outer skin has come off just where the fuselage and wing join together.
  7. D

    Institute for Fiscal Studies highlights Chancellor’s dilemma after emergency tax cut

    Are you one of the losers? http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/money/tax/article3973113.ece
  8. compress ignite

    Emergency Roadside Assistance (in USA)

    'Finally,something I can compliment North American Mercedes Benz about! In any area of the United States,if your Mercedes: 1.Exhausts it's fuel supply...Roadside Assistance will deliver up to 3 gallons of fuel to your breakdown location. 2.Suffers a...
  9. N

    W210 E320 CDI engine switching to emergency run mode

    I have a E320 CDI with 130,000 km on the clock. Recently and unpredictably it has started to switch to emergency run mode: no kick down, does not go over 3000 rpm, lots of black smoke. Then when I stop and switch off the engine and restart the problem has gone away. I recently had a service and...
  10. M

    Emergency triangle

    Good morning all The emergency triange in the boot of my E210 came unclipped and has snapped just where it is mounted onto the metal feet (un-repairable). Does any one have a spare that they no longer need. Regards Mike
  11. Howard

    Idiots dialling 999 in a non emergency ....

    As above , Cambridgeshire police are having problems with idiots phoning the 999 service for trivial matters ... So for our delectation , they have uploaded some of the idiots who have called :D LISTEN TO THE MORONS HERE THERES POLE DANCING AT NUMBER THREE !!!! :crazy:
  12. A

    emergency hammers

    useful little tool to have in case of emergecies Hammer for breaking glass Seat belt cutter LED Torch - works off 1 AAA battery (go on then, we'll throw one of those in :)) air bag deflator - basically a very sharp point mounted on the side attaches via self adhesive velcro...
  13. Salvatrucha

    C220 CDi Triptronic 1999 [Emergency Mode?]

    Just bought this mercedes, been driving it for now 3 days, and today when i was driving i noticed the car wasnt changing gears when it was suppose to, so i just checked triptronic (on my screen it said D) pushed it left and it didnt change gears to 4 and below and was stuck on D, plus the car...
  14. Parrotman

    Giving Way to Emergency Vehicles

    Just a general question really. Traffic lights are at red and there's sirens, blue flashing lights, flashing headlights blazing away behind you. This might be an ambulance, fire engine or police vehicle.There are also cameras at the junction. You can't pull over. What would you do...
  15. M

    Emergency or rescue entry for Mercedes

    http://open-after-sales.daimlerchrysler.com/serviceportal/en/rettung/pkw This is a link which open to various documents indicating how best to remove people from a damaged Mercedes. In particular it deals with how to dismantle the car at its designated cutting points. Makes for...
  16. T

    Emergency Key Operation

    Can anyone confirm whether using the emergency key (key insert in the remote unit) is a pure mechanical operation when used to open the drivers door or does it still require the electrical central locking mechanism. The reason for the question is whether it still works when the battery is dead flat.
  17. SimonsMerc

    Help please - EMERGENCY

    Driving through Europe to Poland, got as far as the Eurotunnel, in the tunnel water got spilt on the gear lever, wiped up quickly, but then the car refused to start (ignition turns all the way but starter doesn't start), and gear cannot be moved out of Park. Tried locking car and unlocking...
  18. Jukie

    Emergency fuel cans

    Anyone have one? Anyone had cause to use/need one?
  19. M

    Use of emergency tool on SL500 roof

    Help - I was selling my SL500 - took it to a garage for an inspection requested by the purchaser - came away with the roof systen warning light on and gong going. Cost me £300 for Merc to put right. Garage says not us - it just happened whilst we had it!. Can anyone answer these queries ? (1) Is...
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