Hidden features and retrofits for the Mercedes-Benz SLK / SLC (R172) 2011–2020

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: SLC 2016+ NTG5 only (by analogy)

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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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

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Infotainment start-up logo

Choose a different start-up screen for the infotainment system, for example the logo of a sporty version or of the sound system.

Display only; nothing changes technically.

Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Skip MBUX legal disclaimer

Shorten or skip the MBUX or COMAND start / legal disclaimer. Mercedes W205 W213 W177.

Checked at diagnosisPrice on request

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Needle sweep at start-up

At start-up the speedometer and rev counter needles sweep fully out and back once, just like on sports cars.

Only visible with analogue gauges.

Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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Ambient lighting setup

More colours and your own brightness for the mood lighting in the doors and dashboard, selectable on the infotainment screen.

Only if ambient lighting is fitted from the factory.

Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Coming home follow-me-home time

After you get out, the lights stay on longer or switch on automatically so you can reach the front door safely. A wider time range becomes available in the menu.

Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Tail lights with DRL – adjust

The tail lights come on together with the daytime running lights, so you are more visible from behind at dusk and in rain.

We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.

Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

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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: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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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

632 · 642

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

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Alarm and interior monitoring settings

Adjusts the alarm or interior monitoring, for example if you often leave a pet in the car or use a car wash.

Check your insurance conditions first.

Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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

537 · E1D

Checked at diagnosis120 minPrice on request

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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: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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Reverse-gear beep off

Removes the short beep when you select reverse; the parking sensors keep working as normal.

Only with factory parking sensors.

Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

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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: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis

Likely30 minPrice on request

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ESP Sport / handling mode Mercedes

Code ESP Sport or a sharper handling line. Not a public-road safety delete.

Checked at diagnosisPrice on request

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Exhaust flap behaviour

Opening and closing of the exhaust flap follows the chosen driving profile more clearly, for example quieter in Comfort.

We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.

Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis

Checked at diagnosis15 minAgreed in the workshop

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CarPlay and Android Auto via interface

For the original iDrive system we fit a module so Apple CarPlay and Android Auto work on the original screen with the existing controls.

Condition: SLK NTG4.5/4.7 head unit (sibling of listed platform)

Likely90 minPrice on request

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Rear-view camera retrofit

A genuine rear-view camera with guidelines on the infotainment screen, coded as if fitted at the factory.

Price and feasibility after checking your equipment.

Likely120 minPrice on request

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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

RY2

Checked at diagnosis60 minPrice on request

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