A-Class (W176) [Official] Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W176)

[alebonau]

does anyone know if the system will allow for podcasts to be streamed to the sound system?

not done anything with pod casts sorry so cant help there !

 

[clip]

Thanks clip !

When picking up my car they ran through how to get stuff onto the hard drive. Apparently through the USB port or the card reader ? I don't use mp3 so don't know. All my music about 200 CDs is via iTunes and loaded onto an iPod touch that leave plugged in the iPod port in the centre console

Ah, fantastic, I didn't know they had an SD card reader. The rns510 in the VW did, so all my music is on those already. Should be easy to copy to HD, or at worst, just use the SD cards. Thanks again alebonau!

Gumpy, you would have to use a connected phone to access podcasts (iPhone only I would think), or else do what I do and download them first and then copy onto USB drive or SD card.

 

[gumpy]

Ah, fantastic, I didn't know they had an SD card reader. The rns510 in the VW did, so all my music is on those already. Should be easy to copy to HD, or at worst, just use the SD cards. Thanks again alebonau!

Gumpy, you would have to use a connected phone to access podcasts (iPhone only I would think), or else do what I do and download them first and then copy onto USB drive or SD card.

if I have to Download them and sd card them i'll kill myself... esp after they removed the aux slot...

 

[kaktusdigital]

does anyone know if the system will allow for podcasts to be streamed to the sound system?

As far as bluetooth audio streaming goes, it essentially replaces the speaker from the iphone with the car speaker. The technical standards should apply to all cars. I currently connect to my golf with bluetooth streaming everything from spotify to itunes. So i can't imagine podcasts not working in just the same way.

 

[alebonau]

Ah, fantastic, I didn't know they had an SD card reader. The rns510 in the VW did, so all my music is on those already. Should be easy to copy to HD, or at worst, just use the SD cards. Thanks again alebonau!

Gumpy, you would have to use a connected phone to access podcasts (iPhone only I would think), or else do what I do and download them first and then copy onto USB drive or SD card.

SD card just below the |<< ON >>| controller

the usb port in the centre console be a lot quicker for transfer though I imagine

 

[alebonau]

ps in the picture above I am wondering how you get to the "social . media . places" section shown there. anyone found that in the command system ? this appears to be in an a250

 

[shankoz]

If I'm not mistaken that may be a screen from the Drive Kit Plus which we don't get in Australia.

I may be wrong though so feel free to correct me

 

[Ignoramus]

Just received a response from my dealer which confirms most of the previously posted MY14 updates. In the response was an attached PDF bulletin from MB AU, dated on the 5th April. Contents of the bulletin pasted below (thought be on the safe side best not upload the PDF to the Internet )

From June 2013 production, the W176 A-Class will receive an extensive Model Year 804 update. Please familiarise yourself with the below list of changes.

BlueEFFICIENCY Naming
All W176 A-Class will no longer carry the “BlueEFFICIENCY” naming convention. This is a global change that will filter through all Mercedes-Benz models.

AMG Line Package (SP1)
The AMG Sports Package (SP1) will be renamed to AMG Line Package (SP1). The SP1 option package code will remain.

Coloured TFT Instrument Cluster
All W176 A-Class models will receive a new coloured TFT instrument cluster.

Northern Lights Violet Metallic Paint (592)
A new paint colour Northern Lights Violet Metallic (592) replaces Canyon Beige Metallic (895).

Red Seatbelts
The standard red seatbelts in the A 250 Sport will now be de-selectable by adding code U17. This will revert to standard black belts.

Lowered Comfort Suspension (677)
Lowered Comfort Suspension (677) is now optional with the AMG Line Package (SP1). This must be added as a single option in conjunction with SP1 and will replace the Sports Suspension (486). Sports Suspension (486) will remain the default option.

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST 2.5
The COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST system will be upgraded to version 2.5 which includes an extended speed range. Activation of CPA is now from 7km/h (until now 30km/h).

NTG 4.5 Generation 3
All W176 A-Class will now feature the NTG 4.5 Gen 3 telematics platform. The highlight of this upgraded platform being COMAND Online usage with iPhone® and Android®.

A 250 Sport Diamond Grille
The diamond grille of the A 250 Sport will receive a black louvre with silver inlay.

Diesel Rev Counter
The range of the A 200 CDI rev counter will now start from 4,700rpm (currently 4,200rpm).

Gear Shift Recommendation
The 7G-DCT automatic transmission will now feature a gear shift recommendation with the current selected gear always on display.

Removal of AUX-IN
The standalone AUX-IN input in the centre console will be removed. AUX-IN functionality will still be available with the media interface and provided cable.

 

[clip]

SD card just below the |<< ON >>| controller
the usb port in the centre console be a lot quicker for transfer though I imagine

You're legend thanks alebonau
Don't suppose anyone knows what size sd card the unit can read? The rns 510 could only read up to 2gb.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

I've had our Command systems reading 80GB cards without a problem.

 

[Patt Chua]

YoW! That hurts! Thanks for having me in your wonderful country too. Best thing about it is the Thai people, although we didn't travel outside of AoNang and Krabi town, and the diving was not good, we really enjoyed it thanks to the local's hospitality. I think Thai's and Aussies share similar of sense of humour.

You're always welcome to my country clip. Been to krabi couple time but not Aonang mostly PP Island.
If you visit us again for next trip. I would recommend you to go to see Chiang mai around nov dec and stay in mandarin dhara dhevi. This will be one of the best trip ever trust me.

 

[clip]

Thanks Mr M, that's great to hear, makes it so much easier. I'm loving this car more every day, and I don't even have it yet!

 

[shankoz]

Thanks ignoramus good to see the MY14 changes confirmed by MBAU.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

I'd like to see what this updated grill looks like!

 

[Ignoramus]

I'd like to see what this updated grill looks like!

Images a pulled from German MB Configurator. Bottom picture is the updated grill.

 

[kaktusdigital]

so there's a little more depth? nice

 

[alebonau]

boo hiss ! its lost its propeller ! looks like theyve blacked out around the section around the silver stars circle and also only left the front part of the propeller in silver blacking rest out. would appeal to those wanting the chrome edged back I guess

subtle change though, would have to look close to notice I think

 

[kaktusdigital]

imagine being chased down in one of these!

 

[alebonau]

guys had a peep at the propeller on my a250, I think from what can see what they have done is make the matt silver bits black.

 

[lukeswiss]

I wonder why they made that change ? Not that it's that noticeable.