Hidden features and retrofits for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W176) 2012–2018

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: NTG5.1 (Mopf) only; not NTG4.5/4.7

Likely15 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: NTG4.5/4.7 Audio 20 or Comand Online (2012-2015); NTG5.1 from Mopf (2015-2018)

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: NTG4.5/4.7 Audio 20 or Comand Online (2012-2015); NTG5.1 from Mopf (2015-2018)

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: Analogue/colour cluster

Likely15 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: NTG4.5/4.7 Audio 20 or Comand Online (2012-2015); NTG5.1 from Mopf (2015-2018)

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: NTG4.5/4.7 Audio 20 or Comand Online (2012-2015); NTG5.1 from Mopf (2015-2018)

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Entry and warning lights in the doors

Lamps at the bottom of the doors light the entry area and warn approaching traffic when a door is open.

Likely120 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: NTG4.5/4.7 Audio 20 or Comand Online (2012-2015); NTG5.1 from Mopf (2015-2018)

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

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Illuminated door sills

Original illuminated door sills are fitted and coded, with maximum brightness at night.

U62

Checked at diagnosis90 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: LED High Performance headlamps (SA 632)

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: NTG4.5/4.7 Audio 20 or Comand Online (2012-2015); NTG5.1 from Mopf (2015-2018)

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Mirrors folding on lock

The door mirrors fold in automatically when you lock the car with the key and fold out again when you unlock. Handy in narrow streets and car parks.

Only possible if the mirrors fold electrically.

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: NTG4.5/4.7 Audio 20 or Comand Online (2012-2015); NTG5.1 from Mopf (2015-2018)

Checked at diagnosis15 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: NTG4.5/4.7 Audio 20 or Comand Online (2012-2015); NTG5.1 from Mopf (2015-2018)

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: NTG4.5/4.7 Audio 20 or Comand Online (2012-2015); NTG5.1 from Mopf (2015-2018)

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Activate AUX input

An AUX input is added for an external audio source, such as an older MP3 player or an add-on module.

Condition: NTG4.5

Likely60 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: NTG4.5/4.7 Audio 20 or Comand Online (2012-2015); NTG5.1 from Mopf (2015-2018)

537 · E1D

Likely120 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: NTG4.5/4.7 Audio 20 or Comand Online (2012-2015); NTG5.1 from Mopf (2015-2018)

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: Parktronic (220) fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Active engine sound booster

A sound module under the car gives especially diesels a fuller, sportier engine sound, with adjustable intensity.

Aftermarket product; sound stays within legal limits.

Checked at diagnosis180 minPrice on request

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Air recirculation without time limit

Recirculation no longer switches back to fresh air after a few minutes, handy in traffic jams or with bad smells outside.

Condition: NTG4.5/4.7 Audio 20 or Comand Online (2012-2015); NTG5.1 from Mopf (2015-2018)

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: NTG4.5/4.7 Audio 20 or Comand Online (2012-2015); NTG5.1 from Mopf (2015-2018)

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: NTG4.5/4.7 Audio 20 or Comand Online (2012-2015); NTG5.1 from Mopf (2015-2018)

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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Blind spot assist retrofit

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

234 · JA7

Likely360 minPrice on request

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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: NTG4.5/4.7 or NTG5.x units without factory support

Likely90 minPrice on request

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Cruise control retrofit

A cruise control stalk or steering wheel buttons are fitted and the function is enabled in the engine control unit. Relaxed driving on long trips.

Not every engine software supports this; we check in advance.

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.

Condition: NTG4.5/4.7 Audio 20 or Comand Online (2012-2015); NTG5.1 from Mopf (2015-2018)

Likely120 minPrice on request

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Facelift steering wheel retrofit

The newer steering wheel with touch controls is fitted, with airbag and wheel controls coded correctly.

Likely120 minPrice on request

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