You goto to Love MB car heaters and I lOVE that REST function it was 5 C tonight ....

[Rose Chap]

I've got rest on the climate control in my W208. I've used it, oooh, twice.

 

[Satch]

So the W211 has a electric heater booster ?

How does that work I suppose it kicks in as soon as the car has started

is it effective ?


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Very. Imagine a small electric fan heater, because that is what it is. Eats current though and adds to battery drain issues if you only do short journeys in cold weather.

The REST function is very useful in summer as well. No heating effect if the internal temperature is above that set on the controls, just blows external air through the car. Get a bit of residual cooling off the A/C matrix for a little while so will not keep the temperature down much but is better than nothing.

 

[jonm]

REST function sounds interesting, but I can't see me parting with cash to get it. As for heated seats, spent an hour in a rented Renault Vel Satis with the damn things on and I never did find out how to switch them off.. They are also great for playing games like 'switch your partners heated set on and see how long it takes them to notice' Wife got me 7-2 on one journey

 

[Gollom]

Read the car manual, not the one from the microwave .

Seriously, there should be a "REST" button on your climate control. When the car has been turned off, pressing REST restarts the ventilation system, running of residual heat and keeping the car warm inside for a short while, up to about 20 minutes.

My car has a microwave? Wow!

 

[Gollom]

WOW..... I also discovered if I don't put the key in the ignition the car wont start............

I think we should all aspire to be as perfect as you are.....

 

[crockers]

I think we should all aspire to be as perfect as you are.....

We all need something to aim for .....

 

[BTB 500]

My Vito has the REST function btw

 

[MBManInKen]

If a door isn't quite closed, but you press the lock button on your remote, then the indicators refuse to flash. Clever.

Ah, but on mine the doors close themselves .

 

[MBManInKen]

My car has a microwave? Wow!

LOL - and there I was, thinking you had no come back from that!

I must sharpen up my act .

 

[robert.saunders]

Ah, but on mine the doors close themselves .

Well you are getting on a bit; need a bit of help?

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Ah, but on mine the doors close themselves .

Even cleverer then.

I'm sure my wife would say 'Ah, but on mine the hazards won't flash to tell me that the doors aren't quite closed ...when It's half way up a mountain'

 

[JC180]

I have the rest function on my 203 180K.

So petrol cars DO have it and it is only available with digital climate on the 203, i.e. Thermotronic.

 

[MBManInKen]

Well you are getting on a bit

you cheeky b******!

need a bit of help?

You watch it mister, or I'll hit you over the head with my zimmer frame - you'll need help then!

 

[robert.saunders]

You watch it mister, or I'll hit you over the head with my zimmer frame

I was merely going to offer my services as a chauffeur.

 

[MBManInKen]

I was merely going to offer my services as a chauffeur.

And there I was thinking you were flirting with me .