WTF is a Bosch FUG-8B1 with FMS ?

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ChrisHatcham

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W246 - B180 CDI Sport
I have a new w246 B180 CDI Sports. Punching my Chassis number into MB UK reveals a couple of options that I am curious about. Firstly

  • 2-way radio equip. Bosch FUG-8B1 with FMS

2-way radio?!? Is it a mistake?

Also on the data sheet is:
  • Radio premium w.Bose sound system USA

Is this the standard sound system on a B Class Sport?

For info my VIN number is WDD2462122J184198


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Mercedes-Benz B 180 CDI S-Tourer
· 2-way radio equip. Bosch FUG-8B1 with FMS
· 6-speed manual transmission
· AVANTGARDE suspension
· Active parking assist
· Adaptive brake light, flashing
· Air conditioning
· Alarm for anti-theft warning system
· Anti-theft protection package
· Anti-theft warning system
· Ashtray package
· Attention Assist
· Audio 20 CD radio
· Automatic child seat recognition
· Automatic engine start/stop function
· Belt buckle with switch
· Bi-xenon headlamps f. left-side dr. traffic
· CoC document EU5 without Reg. Cert. Part II
· Dark-tinted rear windscr./rear side windows
· Emission control system with EU5 technology
· Enhanced anti-theft protection
· Headlight cleaning system
· Identification label under windshield
· Instrument with mileage reading
· Interior motion sensor
· Kneebag driver's side
· LED-Tagfahrlicht
· Leather-covered steering wheel/shift lever
· Luggage cover
· Luxury multifunction steering wheel
· Particulate filter
· Pre-Installation Navi-box
· Prod. prot. f. freight pkging with tie-down hooks
· Radio premium w.Bose sound system USA
· Refrigerant compressor with magnetic clutch
· Reversing camera with assisting lines
· Roof liner fabric grey
· Run-flat tyres (MOExtended)
· Seat comfort package
· Speed-sensitive power steering
· Sports package
· Summer tyres
· Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors · Technical modifications
· Twin cup holder
· Tyre pressure loss warning system
· Windowbag
· Windscreen wiper with rain sensor
· light and sight package
 
My guess is that it means your car is prewired for that particular 2 way radio setup. The B class is widely used as a taxi in Germany now so it would make sense that this wiring was fitted pretty much as standard-- bit like cars are prewired for the Becker Map Pilot.
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Interesting theory, but my W246 has right-hand steering (UK) and those german taxi's are left-hand steering.

The 2-way radio thing is not showing up on my datacard:
Mercedes-Benz Owners' Forums - View Single Post - VIN decoder?

So I reckon it must be some fault with the Mercedes Benz website (i.e. this one). It must be getting some part numbers confused.
 
Is your car white and does it have some odd holes in the roof? :D

Wondering if your car was originally a cancelled order for the South African Police.

You can get buy a replacement radio HERE

Not a cheap option by the looks of it.
 
Is your car white and does it have some odd holes in the roof? :D

It's mountain grey and no holes. I'm married to a Saffa so would be cool if it was one of their police cars. Although I thought they drove Golfs.

The VIN report says the delivery date was 22 06 2013. I took delivery on 18 Jan with 30 miles on the clock. Is this normal? I did get a good price on it (I think) - £260+VAT on a 3+35 business contract hire
 

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