Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907/910 coding: hidden features

Reversing camera retrofit

An original reversing camera is fitted and linked to the screen, showing the view as soon as you select reverse.

RetrofitLikely possible

Condition: Audio 15 or MBUX

360° camera retrofit

Four cameras give a bird’s-eye view around the vehicle, ideal for tight parking spaces and large vans.

RetrofitLikely possible

Condition: Code JB6

Blind spot assist retrofit

Radar sensors behind the bumper warn with a symbol in the mirror when a vehicle is in your blind spot.

RetrofitLikely possible

Cruise control with speed limiter retrofit

An original cruise control with limiter is fitted, so you can relax at a steady speed.

RetrofitLikely possibleModules: Steering column module, Engine control

Condition: Code MS1

Adaptive cruise control (Distronic) retrofit

A radar in the front automatically keeps your distance to the car ahead, making long trips in the van far more relaxed.

RetrofitLikely possible

Condition: Code ET4

Tyre pressure monitoring retrofit

Sensors in the wheels show the pressure of each tyre and warn when pressure drops.

RetrofitChecked at diagnosis

Condition: Code RY2

Wireless charging retrofit

A wireless charging tray for your phone is fitted in the storage compartment.

RetrofitChecked at diagnosis

Condition: MBUX

Video in motion

Video from USB or TV stays visible on the central screen while driving, so the passenger can keep watching.

CodingLikely possibleModules: HU (Comand Online / MBUX head unit)

For the passenger only; the driver must not watch video while driving.

Condition: MBUX (NTG6) multimedia only

Guide lines in the camera image

The reversing camera image shows guide lines for distance and direction, making parking the van easier.

CodingChecked at diagnosis

Condition: Reversing camera fitted

Reversing camera on demand

You can also call up the camera image while driving forwards, for example to keep an eye on a trailer or bikes on the back.

RetrofitChecked at diagnosis

Condition: MBUX with rear camera and parking sensors

360° camera also while driving

The 360° camera view remains available above the standard speed limit, handy when manoeuvring slowly with a large vehicle.

CodingChecked at diagnosisModules: Camera control unit, HU

Meant for slow manoeuvring; keep your eyes on the road while driving.

Condition: 360° camera (501/JB6, 7B7) fitted

Augmented reality navigation (MBUX)

The navigation screen shows a live camera image with arrows and house numbers, so you find turns and addresses more easily.

CodingLikely possible

Only with MBUX navigation and front camera.

Condition: MBUX with navigation and front camera

Traffic sign recognition

The camera reads speed limit and no-overtaking signs and shows them in the instrument cluster and navigation.

CodingLikely possibleModules: Multifunction camera, IC (instrument cluster), HU

Condition: Camera present; not with MBUX Entry (E6E)

Enable active lane keeping assist

Where the camera is already fitted, active lane keeping assist is added, keeping you in lane with a brief brake intervention.

CodingChecked at diagnosisModules: Multifunction camera, ESP

Only with the camera already fitted; operation is checked on a test drive.

Condition: Windscreen camera present (JW5)

Lane assist – remember setting

The car remembers the last chosen setting of active lane keeping assist instead of resetting at every start.

CodingChecked at diagnosisBy agreement

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

We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.

Condition: Active lane keeping assist (243/JB4) fitted

Activate hill start assist

When pulling away on a slope the van briefly holds the brake so it does not roll back.

CodingChecked at diagnosisModules: ESP

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 (powertrain control), EZS (electronic ignition lock)

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

We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.

Condition: Diesel with ECO start-stop; Audio 10/Audio 15 radio or MBUX (NTG6) multimedia

Parking brake not automatic in P

The electric parking brake no longer applies by itself when you select P or switch off, handy in a car wash or when manoeuvring.

CodingLikely possibleModules: EPB (electric parking brake), ESP

Apply the parking brake yourself on a slope.

Condition: Electric parking brake (automatic gearbox)

Activate Auto Hold

When stopped the van holds the brakes by itself, so you do not need to keep your foot on the pedal at lights or in traffic.

CodingChecked at diagnosisModules: ESP, EPB

Condition: Electric parking brake fitted

Do not wake systems when a door opens (camper)

Opening a door no longer starts up the infotainment and control units each time, saving the battery when camping.

CodingChecked at diagnosis

Comfort indicator flash count

A short tap on the indicator stalk flashes the indicator more often than the standard three times, handy when changing lanes on the motorway.

CodingLikely possibleModules: SAM/CBC (signal acquisition module)

Enable high-beam assist

High beam switches on and off automatically depending on oncoming and preceding traffic, so you switch less in the dark.

CodingLikely possibleModules: Multifunction camera, SAM/CBC (lighting)

Condition: Windscreen camera present (lane keeping / traffic sign assist)

Fog lights retrofit

Original front fog lights are fitted and coded for better visibility in fog and heavy rain.

RetrofitChecked at diagnosis

Alarm – interior and tow-away protection

Activates or fine-tunes the factory anti-theft alarm (theft protection package), including interior monitoring where the hardware is fitted.

CodingLikely possibleModules: SAM front (EDW)

Condition: Factory alarm hardware (EDW) present

Switch off automatic re-locking

The van no longer locks itself again if no door is opened after unlocking, handy when loading and unloading.

CodingChecked at diagnosisModules: SAM/BCM

Balance and fader in the audio menu

Balance and fader settings appear in the audio menu so you can distribute sound front, rear, left and right.

CodingChecked at diagnosisModules: HU

Condition: Audio 10/Audio 15 radio or MBUX (NTG6) multimedia

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.

RetrofitChecked at diagnosis

Condition: Parking heater (HZ9→H12 or HY1)

Mirrors fold on lock

Electrically folding door mirrors that fold automatically when you lock; if the car has no folding mirrors we retrofit them.

RetrofitLikely possibleModules: Door control modules, SAM

Condition: Code F64/F65; with factory folding mirrors coding only

Seatbelt reminder – adjust

The seatbelt reminder (chime and the rear-seat pop-up) can be adjusted, for example for yard work or moving the car around.

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: Audio 10/Audio 15 radio or MBUX (NTG6) multimedia