homestead Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Very creative, can't you just leave the car running when you go in to eat with the doors locked or do you have to use the remote startafter leaving the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaEnergi Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I assume you can indeed leave the car running, if a fob is left in it, but can it be locked? Haven't tested that or read about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Harbinger Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I assume you can indeed leave the car running, if a fob is left in it, but can it be locked? Haven't tested that or read about it. From what I read in the manual, I think as long as a fob is present outside the car, it will allow you to lock the doors with a fob inside the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armoredsaint Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 From what I read in the manual, I think as long as a fob is present outside the car, it will allow you to lock the doors with a fob inside the car. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wab Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 We found a cool feature today, it's starting to warm up in N. Texas.Knew the left and right lower air vents were adjustable.Didn't even know there was a lower adjustable center vent.It was turned off, NOW it's on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testdriver Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 I just discovered the "hidden" cupholders on top of the folding armrest in the backseat. My 3 year old was pumped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Harbinger Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 We found a cool feature today, it's starting to warm up in N. Texas.Knew the left and right lower air vents were adjustable.Didn't even know there was a lower adjustable center vent.It was turned off, NOW it's on. Oh cool - I noticed the vents after a few days - I didn't notice the adjustment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Be aware that the adjustment also controls how much air comes out of the the top-facing center vents. I try to balance them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaEnergi Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) I found groves on either side of the center console that allows a "sliding floor" to be inserted, effectively creating an upper level and allowing items underneath to be somewhat hidden. I cut a piece of plastic, of the type commonly used for shower walls, at 5 3/4" x 3". I orginally thought it would have to be bendable, but found that it went right into the groves by inserted it from the front. In this size you can also slide it forward to access whatever is underneath. I may refine it by cutting a notch for the 12v outlet. I also have painted one side flat black to make it somewhat invisible to casual glances. On the old Element forum there was a huge topic on "where do you hide your cookies". Well, this is where I will be hiding my Ruger LCP on long trips. Edited June 4, 2013 by ArizonaEnergi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhackwyatt Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) I found groves on either side of the center console that allows a "sliding floor" to be inserted, effectively raising the floor and allowing items underneath to be somewhat hidden. I cut a piece of plastic, of the type commonly used for shower walls, at 5 3/4" x 3". I orginally thought it would have to be bendable, but found that it went right into the groves by inserted it from the front. In this size you can also slide it forward to access whatever is underneath. I may refine it by cutting a notch for the 12v outlet. I also have painted one side flat black. On the old Element forum there was a huge topic on "where do you hide your cookies". Well, this is where I will be hiding my Ruger LCP on long trips. Console Floor 2.JPGConsole Floor 4.JPGConsole Floor Forward.JPGConsole Floor 3.JPGThat's awesome. That adds some versatility for sure. BTW, I have a Ruger SR9C, nice guns :) Edited June 4, 2013 by zhackwyatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adair Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 WOW!! What a great find! Our C-MAXs are just a treasure trove of little goodies, aren't they?!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viennacoup Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 In the center of the roof there is a console that controls the screen on my moon roof and the ambient lighting of the dash. There is also a slim panel. If you push on the panel, a sunglass case descends. Put your sunglasses in the case and push it closed. Perfect. You will always know where your sunglasses are in the C Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsaguy Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) it's amazing what stuff you guys DIDNT have in your previous cars that most of us take for granted in our previous or current cars now ;) just sayin...yeah i like the sunglass holder in my Passat. haven't been using it much lately as i need oversized ones as of late and the big ones don't fit. you can usually only fit the wire frame ones in there. Edited June 16, 2013 by salsaguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoBro2 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 I was surprised to find that my Ray-Ban Baloramas fit in the holder. They are a wraparound style and they wouldn't fit in the sunglass holders of the last couple of cars I owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 I've never quite understood a sunglasses holder in the car, I'm always wearing my sunglasses when I'm not in the car, so they will never stay behind. On the other hand, that little compartment is fine for a eyeglass cleaning cloth and an alternate set of lenses for my sunglasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrama Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Mike, trading Rx glasses for Rx sunglasses makes the holder convenient and a great reminder where you left the other pair! ScubaDadMiami 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaDadMiami Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Mike, trading Rx glasses for Rx sunglasses makes the holder convenient and a great reminder where you left the other pair!That's what I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DozerBob Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Here's a cool feature. After putting over 17000 miles on my C Max Energi, the front disc brake rotors still look brand new! 0 brake dust on the rims too!! I used to own a 1989 Ford Bronco and that heavy beast would go through brakes every 25000 miles. Those days are long gone! Yay!! ScubaDadMiami and C-MaxSea 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Harbinger Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 I've never quite understood a sunglasses holder in the car, I'm always wearing my sunglasses when I'm not in the car, so they will never stay behind. On the other hand, that little compartment is fine for a eyeglass cleaning cloth and an alternate set of lenses for my sunglasses. I've always kept a spare pair just so I don't have to drive without 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenChicago Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Wife likes the umbrella trays. I like the weather map. I call that one a hidden feature because I had no idea it was there until I read about it on this forum. Afterwards, I went to the owners manual and couldn't find it in there. Works like a champ, though. Haven't used this one, and it's already been mentioned...the storage areas underneath the rear floor mats are cool hidden features.BWP, where is the weather map feature? Is it on my SEL somewhere in MFT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsaguy Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 weather is part of the Sirius XM subscription with travel link package, if I'm not mistaken. same thing on my Passat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhackwyatt Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 BWP, where is the weather map feature? Is it on my SEL somewhere in MFT?The easiest way is to pull the Voice Paddle Say: "Weather Map" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaEnergi Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 Actually, the easiest way is to say "weather". Noah Harbinger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boilermax Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 I use the "sunglass holder" for my garage door opener. Easy to reach and it never gets lost. Found a new feature just today. (I've had my C-MAX since November.) It was raining so I had my wipers on intermittent. As I backed out of a parking space the REAR wiper operated in intermittent mode (and I hadn't turned the rear wiper on). It wiped occasionally until I shifted into drive. When I got home I tried it again to make sure it was't a fluke. It's real! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testdriver Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 The front defrost kicks butt. I finally needed to use it today in a rain storm, and my foggy windows disappeared in literally less than 5 seconds after turning on the defrost. Especially nice since the front defrost was HORRIBLE on my last car (Olds Intrigue). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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