Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door (X290) coding: hidden features

Link ambient lighting to drive mode

The ambient colour follows the selected drive mode, for example red in Sport and a calm colour in Comfort.

CodingLikely possibleModules: Ambient lighting control

Condition: MBUX 1 (NTG6)

Ambient lighting with 64 colours

Extends the ambient colours so you can choose from the full colour range, on cars with multicolour LED lighting.

RetrofitLikely possibleModules: Ambient lighting control, HU

Condition: Cars with RGB ambient LEDs or retrofit of the multi-colour package

Enable high-beam assist

Enables automatic high beam on cars where the hardware is present but the function is not enabled.

CodingLikely possibleModules: IC (instrument cluster), Front camera, Lighting control unit

Condition: Cars with LED headlights and a front camera; activation in the instrument cluster

Comfort indicator flash count

Sets how many times the indicator flashes on a short tap of the stalk, for example three or five times.

CodingLikely possibleModules: SAM / lighting control

Condition: NTG5.5 / MBUX 1

Daytime running lights – menu setting

Adjusts daytime running light behaviour within legal limits. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.

CodingLikely possibleBy agreement

Lighting is regulated: the final setting is agreed in the workshop.

We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.

Condition: MBUX 1 (NTG6)

Emergency braking signal – flashing brake lights

Adjusts the behaviour of the hazard and brake lights during emergency braking. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.

CodingChecked at diagnosisBy agreementModules: Lighting control units

Safety or assistance function: the final setting is agreed in the workshop.

We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.

Condition: MBUX 2/3 (NTG7): online-signed coding (SCN, stable internet), available options depend on software level / MBUX 1 (NTG6)

AMG menu and performance screens in MBUX

Shows the AMG menus with performance data such as power, torque and engine data on variants where they are not visible by default.

CodingLikely possibleModules: HU (MBUX head unit), IC (instrument cluster)

Condition: MBUX 1 (NTG6); AMG variants

Extra modes in Dynamic Select

Adds driving modes to the selector such as Sport+, and on some variants Off-road or Snow, where the hardware supports it.

CodingLikely possibleModules: IC, HU, Dynamic Select

Condition: AMG variants and Dynamic Select cars

Remember drive mode or choose default

The car remembers the last drive mode or always starts in the mode you choose.

CodingLikely possible

Condition: AMG variants and Dynamic Select cars

AMG Race and Drift mode

Makes extra AMG driving programs available for track use on variants with the right drivetrain.

CodingChecked at diagnosis

Intended for track or closed-road use only.

Condition: AMG variants with AWD; availability depends on hardware

Exhaust flap control via steering buttons

Lets you control the exhaust flap or exhaust sound with buttons on the steering wheel.

CodingLikely possible

Mind sound regulations and your surroundings.

Condition: Cars with switchable exhaust (AMG)

AMG Track Pace and telemetry

Makes the AMG lap time and telemetry function available in the multimedia system.

CodingLikely possibleModules: HU

Condition: NTG5.5 / MBUX 1; AMG variants

AMG-style instrument cluster (Supersport)

Activates the sporty AMG display in the digital instrument cluster, including a speedometer with a larger scale.

CodingLikely possibleModules: IC (instrument cluster)

Condition: MBUX 1 (NTG6)

Different start-up screen in MBUX

Selects the start-up screen and animation of the system, for example the AMG version, within what the model allows.

CodingLikely possibleModules: HU (head unit)

A display choice only; it does not change the model or trim of the car.

Condition: NTG5 / MBUX 1

Change units (kW/hp, bar/psi, °C)

Changes the units for power, tyre pressure, temperature and consumption.

CodingLikely possibleModules: IC, HU

Condition: NTG5.5 / MBUX 1 (NTG6)

Video in motion

Allows video playback on the multimedia screen while driving, intended for the passenger.

CodingLikely possibleModules: HU

For the passenger only; the driver must not watch.

Condition: NTG5.5 / MBUX 1 (NTG6)

Flash confirmation when locking and unlocking

The indicators give a short light confirmation when locking and unlocking.

CodingLikely possibleModules: SAM / lighting control

Condition: NTG5.5 / MBUX 1

Alarm – adjust settings

Adjusts the alarm, such as enabling alarm functions on cars where they are not enabled.

CodingChecked at diagnosisModules: Anti-theft alarm

Condition: MBUX 1 (NTG6)

Seatbelt reminder – adjust

Adjusts the seatbelt reminder, for example for a passenger seat that is often unoccupied. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.

CodingLikely possibleBy agreementModules: Restraint / seat occupancy, IC

Safety or assistance function: the final setting is agreed in the workshop.

We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.

Condition: NTG5.5 / MBUX 1

Speed warning chime – adjust

The overspeed chime can be adjusted. A legal shortcut on some models is holding the mute button; anything further is discussed beforehand.

CodingLikely possibleBy agreementModules: IC

Safety or assistance function: the final setting is agreed in the workshop.

We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.

Condition: NTG5.5 / MBUX 1

Lane assist – remember setting

Remembers the lane assist choice from the previous drive. Where regulation requires the system to be on at every start, the legal alternatives are discussed first.

CodingLikely possibleBy agreement

Safety or assistance function: the final setting is agreed in the workshop.

We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.

Condition: MBUX 1 (NTG6)

Air recirculation – remember setting

Remembers whether recirculation was on, so you do not need to set it again on every drive.

CodingChecked at diagnosisModules: Climate control

Condition: MBUX 2/3 (NTG7): online-signed coding (SCN, stable internet), available options depend on software level / MBUX 1 (NTG6)

Seat heating and ventilation – timer and strength

Sets the default intensity and automatic switch-off time of seat heating and ventilation.

CodingLikely possibleModules: Seat control units

Condition: MBUX 1 (NTG6)

Start-stop – remember last setting

The car remembers whether you switched start-stop off on the previous drive, so you no longer need to press the button at every start.

CodingLikely possibleBy agreementModules: CPC, EZS

Safety or assistance function: the final setting is agreed in the workshop.

We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.

Condition: ICE and hybrid models; not applicable to EQ cars

Engine sound via the speakers

Adjusts the artificially added engine sound in the cabin or enables extra sound profiles where the car supports it.

CodingChecked at diagnosisModules: HU

Condition: AMG variants