Where is it?

[Slowpoke]

Does anyone know where is the button/switch to activate the front windscreen water spray? It should be on the side indicator's arm, the silver button. However, it seems like no water coming out when I press it once or even twice.

 

Also, does anyone know where is the water tank for the rear windscreen wiper? Does W246 use the same for both front and rear wipers?

 

Thanks.

 

 

[mvdennis]

haha i had the same problem. you need to press it harder - cannot be too gentle! 

[Slowpoke]

haha i had the same problem. you need to press it harder - cannot be too gentle! 

bro, press how many times?

[eastendboy8]

bro, press how many times?

 

There are 2 levels of "press" on that button.

 

1st level - activate wiper once

2nd level (after pressing 1st level, press harder for 2nd level) - winscreen spray and activate wiper

[Slowpoke]

There are 2 levels of "press" on that button.

 

1st level - activate wiper once

2nd level (after pressing 1st level, press harder for 2nd level) - winscreen spray and activate wiper

Hi bro, thanks very much.

[Slowpoke]

Hi bro, thanks very much.

Another qn, the car doesnt comes with a spare tyre. If I were to upgrade tyres, I will need to buy those runflate tyres? If a tyre got punctured. It still can tahan till a tyre shop?

 

Another qn, when the low fuel indicator came up, how many more km can I travel. I'm a moderate driver, and highway and urban.

 

Another qn, does anyone know where is the water tank for the rear windscreen wiper? Does W246 use the same for both front and rear wipers?

[eastendboy8]

Another qn, the car doesnt comes with a spare tyre. If I were to upgrade tyres, I will need to buy those runflate tyres? If a tyre got punctured. It still can tahan till a tyre shop?

 

Another qn, when the low fuel indicator came up, how many more km can I travel. I'm a moderate driver, and highway and urban.

 

Another qn, does anyone know where is the water tank for the rear windscreen wiper? Does W246 use the same for both front and rear wipers?

 

Wah, a lot of questions leh bro.

 

Q1. If you are driving in Singapore only, I would not worry about RFT - just call a tow truck. Not only is it hard & loud, but also more expensive than regular tyres. For RFT if you have a flat, you can drive ~200km at max speed of 80km/h.

If normal tyre, once you get a flat, you have to find a way to pull over safely. Cannot drive anymore unless you want to damage the tyre (if repairable), rims and ultimately the suspension.

RFT probably more useful in Malaysia as it may be ulu or not safe to stop by the side of the road

 

Q2. Once the low fuel indicator comes on, usually you have around 30-40km more (~3-4 litres normally) I have only seen this light maybe twice in my life, as I do not wait until it happens to re-fuel

 

Q3. The water for the rear wiper uses the same water reserviour as for the front. I have not seen another one specially for the rear

 

Question for you. Have you been fortunate not to encounter what you are asking before?

[Slowpoke]

Wah, a lot of questions leh bro.

Q1. If you are driving in Singapore only, I would not worry about RFT - just call a tow truck. Not only is it hard & loud, but also more expensive than regular tyres. For RFT if you have a flat, you can drive ~200km at max speed of 80km/h.

If normal tyre, once you get a flat, you have to find a way to pull over safely. Cannot drive anymore unless you want to damage the tyre (if repairable), rims and ultimately the suspension.

RFT probably more useful in Malaysia as it may be ulu or not safe to stop by the side of the road

Q2. Once the low fuel indicator comes on, usually you have around 30-40km more (~3-4 litres normally) I have only seen this light maybe twice in my life, as I do not wait until it happens to re-fuel

Q3. The water for the rear wiper uses the same water reserviour as for the front. I have not seen another one specially for the rear

Question for you. Have you been fortunate not to encounter what you are asking before?

Just got my car two weeks ago. Just asking to understand better. If there is no spare tyre, it will be very troublesome and costly to get a tow truck. If run flat tyre got punctured, can it be repaired? Does all merc come without spare tyre?

[eastendboy8]

Just got my car two weeks ago. Just asking to understand better. If there is no spare tyre, it will be very troublesome and costly to get a tow truck. If run flat tyre got punctured, can it be repaired? Does all merc come without spare tyre?

 

If you join AAS, tow truck is free. Same if the puncture occurs on expressway - call EMAS it's free.

 

If RFT, and if the puncture is not on side wall, it can be patched. For RFT, you can drive slowly to the tyre shop

 

I think all Merc are now on RFT out from the factory, so no spare tyre. If you want to be super kiasu, get the Tyre Sealant kit - Slime is a popular brand. You can google it

[Slowpoke]

If you join AAS, tow truck is free. Same if the puncture occurs on expressway - call EMAS it's free.

 

If RFT, and if the puncture is not on side wall, it can be patched. For RFT, you can drive slowly to the tyre shop

 

I think all Merc are now on RFT out from the factory, so no spare tyre. If you want to be super kiasu, get the Tyre Sealant kit - Slime is a popular brand. You can google it

Thanks will consider signing up!

[darksaint]

Thanks will consider signing up!

If from Cnc will have road assist service? Not sure if got extra charges...

[akula]

There in no transport charge for Mercedes Star Assist during warranty period

If from Cnc will have road assist service? Not sure if got extra charges...

[Slowpoke]

There in no transport charge for Mercedes Star Assist during warranty period

 

How to qualify for Merc Star Assist? Thanks

[akula]

no need to qualify..... just call them 64759500 when u need assistance 

[Slowpoke]

no need to qualify..... just call them 64759500 when u need assistance 

Thanks. Even if I upgraded my rims and tyres to non runflat type?

[mvdennis]

Thanks. Even if I upgraded my rims and tyres to non runflat type?

 

yours is brand new car or second hand? 

[mvdennis]

 

 

Q2. Once the low fuel indicator comes on, usually you have around 30-40km more (~3-4 litres normally) I have only seen this light maybe twice in my life, as I do not wait until it happens to re-fuel

 

 

 

i will suggest not to top up fuel tank only when the light comes on as the fuel pump is submerged inside the tank ... the fuel is also acting as a coolant to cool the pump down so if you're always driving with low fuel the pump will deteriorate faster. 

[LoneLyBy2]

i will suggest not to top up fuel tank only when the light comes on as the fuel pump is submerged inside the tank ... the fuel is also acting as a coolant to cool the pump down so if you're always driving with low fuel the pump will deteriorate faster.

U say the yellow light is on..but I go and petrol. It can petrol until 48-49LL. I tot the fuel tank is 50L??