Mercedes-Benz CLS C257 coding: hidden features

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: NTG5.5

Adapt imported car to European settings

Adapts region settings such as radio, map region, language and units for imported cars.

CodingLikely possibleModules: HU, IC

The map region may require a map licence.

Condition: NTG5.5 / MBUX

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)

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: NTG5.5; AMG G 63 / CLS 53

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 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

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

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

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

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Enables phone projection via the USB port on systems that do not have this function by default.

ActivationChecked at diagnosisModules: HU (NTG5.5)

Condition: NTG5.5; two USB ports with phone symbol needed; Type-C ports not supported

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

Acoustic lock confirmation

Switches the beep on locking and unlocking on or off, where it is not already in the menu.

CodingChecked at diagnosis

Condition: NTG5.5