Hidden features and retrofits for the Mercedes-Benz CLS (C257) 2018–2023
19 features for the Mercedes-Benz CLS (C257) 2018–2023: what it does, duration and price from. Workshop in Waddinxveen, remote across the Netherlands.
Final compatibility is confirmed at diagnosis.
Display 6
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto activation
Your phone on the car screen via the USB cable: navigation, music and messages in a familiar layout.
Depends on the infotainment type; we check this first.
Condition: NTG5.5; two USB ports with phone symbol needed; Type-C ports not supported
Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request
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: NTG5.5 / MBUX 1 (NTG6)
Likely15 minPrice on request
Digital cockpit layouts
Different looks for the Active Info Display, such as a carbon background, a sporty layout or a different speedometer scale.
Only with Active Info Display; available layouts vary by software version.
Condition: NTG5.5
Likely15 minPrice on request
Skip MBUX legal disclaimer
Shorten or skip the MBUX or COMAND start / legal disclaimer. Mercedes W205 W213 W177.
Checked at diagnosisPrice on request
Adapt imported car to European settings
On a car from, for example, the US or Japan, language, map region, units and lighting settings are adapted to European use as far as possible.
Scope depends on the country of origin and equipment; we assess this first.
Condition: NTG5.5 / MBUX
Likely120 minPrice on request
Video in motion
Videos and images from a USB stick or SD card stay visible on the screen while the car is moving, so the passenger can watch.
For the passenger only. The driver must not watch video while driving.
Condition: NTG5.5 / MBUX 1 (NTG6)
Likely15 minPrice on request
Lighting 2
High-beam assistant release
High beam switches on and off automatically depending on oncoming and preceding traffic. The activation speed can also be adjusted.
Only works with the camera behind the windscreen; we check this first.
Condition: Cars with LED headlights and a front camera; activation in the instrument cluster
Likely15 minPrice on request
Ambient lighting with 64 colours
If the car has factory ambient lighting with a limited number of colours, the full palette of 64 colours can be made available.
Condition: Cars with RGB ambient LEDs or retrofit of the multi-colour package
Likely30 minPrice on request
Comfort 1
Comfort-indicator flash count
A short tap on the indicator stalk gives the number of flashes you prefer, for example five instead of three when changing lanes.
Condition: NTG5.5 / MBUX 1
Likely15 minPrice on request
Convenience 1
Start-stop – remember last setting
The car remembers whether you had switched the start-stop system off, so you do not need to press the button on every trip. The final setting is agreed together.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: ICE and hybrid models; not applicable to EQ cars
Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop
Access 1
Indicator flash on lock and unlock
The indicators confirm locking and unlocking, so you can see from a distance that the car is locked.
Condition: NTG5.5 / MBUX 1
Likely15 minPrice on request
Sound 1
Acoustic lock confirmation
A short tone when locking and/or unlocking confirms that the car really is locked.
Requires alarm siren or suitable horn.
Condition: NTG5.5
Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request
Assistance 1
Speed warning – adjust
Sets or adjusts the warning at a chosen speed, for example 120 km/h. We agree the right setting together.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: NTG5.5 / MBUX 1
Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop
Safety 1
Seatbelt reminder – adjust
The seatbelt reminder can be set differently, for example for work where you often get in and out briefly. We discuss which setting suits you in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: NTG5.5 / MBUX 1
Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop
Performance 5
AMG menu and performance screens in MBUX
MBUX gets the AMG performance pages with a g-force meter, engine data and power display. Useful to see what the car is doing.
Condition: NTG5.5; AMG G 63 / CLS 53
Likely30 minPrice on request
Remember driving profile
The car starts in the last chosen driving profile instead of always in Comfort or Eco.
According to sources, Go-Kart mode cannot be chosen as the default.
Condition: AMG variants and Dynamic Select cars
Likely15 minPrice on request
Driving profile selection on the screen
Driving profiles such as Eco, Normal, Sport and Individual become visible and adjustable via the infotainment screen.
Availability depends on engine, gearbox and equipment.
Condition: AMG variants and Dynamic Select cars
Likely15 minPrice on request
ESP Sport / handling mode Mercedes
Code ESP Sport or a sharper handling line. Not a public-road safety delete.
Checked at diagnosisPrice on request
Laptimer and performance measurement
A stopwatch for lap times in the instrument cluster, operated with the steering-wheel buttons. Fun for track days.
Intended for track use.
Condition: NTG5.5 / MBUX 1; AMG variants
Likely15 minPrice on request
Services 1
Workshop services for the same Build. Without a price: price on request.