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Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 coding: hidden features
Short answer: Our catalogue lists 27 features for the Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 in 12 categories; the largest are lighting (6), screens and instruments (4) and driving and performance (3). We work with Xentry. Whether a feature fits your car is confirmed at the diagnosis.
| Versions | CLS, CLS Shooting Brake (X218), Mercedes-AMG CLS 63 |
|---|---|
| Chassis | C218, X218 |
| Model years | 2011-2017 |
| Features in the catalogue | 27 |
| Categories | 12 |
| With a condition (option or equipment needed) | 26 |
| Software | Xentry |
| Workshop | Rotterdam & Waddinxveen, by appointment |
For the Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 (CLS, CLS Shooting Brake (X218), Mercedes-AMG CLS 63; chassis C218, X218; model years 2011-2017) our catalogue lists 27 features in 12 categories. Below you see per category what we can switch on or retrofit.
Each feature shows how certain we are: “likely possible” means several independent sources confirm it; “checked at diagnosis” means it differs from car to car. Final compatibility is always confirmed at the diagnosis of your car.
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Lighting (6)
Comfort indicator flash count
A single short tap makes the indicator flash the number of times you choose, handy when overtaking and changing lanes.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Coming home with low beam
After getting out, the headlights stay on with low beam for a while, so you safely reach your door in the dark.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Longer blue welcome light in headlamps
The blue welcome light in the LED headlamps stays on longer after unlocking, up to about 25 seconds.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Daytime running lights – rear lights on
The rear lights come on together with the daytime running lights, so the car is more visible from behind. The setting is discussed beforehand.
Lighting rules: we discuss what is allowed.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Ambient lighting retrofit
Ambient lighting in the doors and dashboard is fitted and made adjustable in colour and brightness in Comand or Audio 20.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Surround lighting in door mirrors
LED lamps under the door mirrors light up the ground next to the car when getting in and out.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Screens and instruments (4)
Infotainment start-up logo
At start-up the Comand/Audio 20 screen shows a different logo, for example in AMG style. A purely visual change.
A visual change only; the car’s model does not change.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Change units (kW/hp, bar/psi, °C)
Power, tyre pressure, temperature and consumption are shown in the units you are used to, for example on an imported car.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Gauge needle sweep at start-up
At start-up the rev counter and speedometer needles sweep fully once, a sporty welcome.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Video in motion
Video and TV images remain visible on the central screen while driving, so the passenger can keep watching.
For the passenger only.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Driving and performance (3)
AMG menu in the instrument cluster
The cluster gets the AMG pages with engine and temperature data and lap times, useful for spirited driving.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Exhaust flap control via steering buttons
On AMG models with exhaust flaps you can control the exhaust sound via the AMG steering wheel buttons, or set the flaps to a fixed position.
Keep noise rules on public roads in mind.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Remember drive mode or choose default
The car starts in the last used drive mode or in a fixed chosen mode, instead of always in Comfort.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Retrofit (3)
CarPlay/Android Auto via add-on interface
For head units without factory support, we fit an interface behind the screen so CarPlay and Android Auto appear on the original display.
Condition: NTG4.5/4.7 head unit (sibling of listed platform)
Reversing camera retrofit
A reversing camera is fitted and shown on the original screen when reversing, via a suitable interface or genuine kit.
Tyre pressure monitoring retrofit
Sensors in the wheels show the pressure of each tyre and warn when pressure drops.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Driver assistance (2)
Lane assist – remember setting
The chosen lane assist mode (for example standard or warning only) is kept after restarting. Which setting is allowed is discussed beforehand.
In the EU the lane departure warning must be active at every start; we discuss what is possible.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Speed limit warning – adjust
The behaviour of the warning when exceeding the speed limit can be adjusted. What is legally possible is agreed with you in the workshop.
Safety or assistance function: the final setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Convenience (2)
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.
Safety or assistance function: the final setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Open fuel cap warning
The instrument cluster warns you when the fuel cap is not closed properly after refuelling.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Sounds and chimes (2)
Acoustic lock confirmation
The car gives a short sound signal when unlocking and locking, so you also hear that the car is locked.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Parking sensors – tones and warning
Pitch and volume of the parking sensors are adjusted and a tone already sounds in the yellow zone, so you are warned earlier.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Access and locking (1)
Alarm – perimeter and parking damage detection
The factory alarm gets perimeter monitoring and parking damage notification, if the hardware is present.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Audio (1)
DAB+ digital radio retrofit
The radio gains DAB+ for clear digital reception and more stations, fully operated through the original system.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Climate (1)
Parking heater with remote control
The parking heater can be started by remote control, so in winter you get into a warm, ice-free vehicle.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Comfort (1)
Windows close fully when it rains
With the car parked and rain closing active, the windows close fully instead of leaving a gap.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Safety (1)
Seatbelt reminder – adjust
The seatbelt reminder behaviour for front or rear seats can be adjusted, for example when carrying luggage on the passenger seat. The exact setting is agreed together.
Safety function: we discuss the setting in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
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Frequently asked questions
Which versions does this page cover?
CLS, CLS Shooting Brake (X218), Mercedes-AMG CLS 63, chassis C218, X218, model years 2011-2017.
Does my car need certain options?
For some features it does: 26 of the 27 features have a condition, such as specific equipment or a software version. We check it at the diagnosis before we switch anything on.
How do I request features?
Book through the website or send your plate number via WhatsApp, with the features you want. We tell you what is possible on your car.
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