Hidden features and retrofits for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222/V222/X222) 2013–2020
29 features for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222/V222/X222) 2013–2020: what it does, duration and price from. Workshop in Waddinxveen, remote across the Netherlands.
Final compatibility is confirmed at diagnosis.
Display 5
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: Comand Online NTG5; support depends on unit and software, verify per VIN (by analogy)
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.
Likely15 minPrice on request
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
Skip MBUX legal disclaimer
Shorten or skip the MBUX or COMAND start / legal disclaimer. Mercedes W205 W213 W177.
Checked at diagnosisPrice 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 (HU5) Comand Online
Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request
Lighting 4
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
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
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: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Checked at diagnosis30 minPrice on request
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
Comfort 3
Air suspension: adjust ride height
The standard ride height of the air suspension is set slightly lower within factory limits, for a tighter look.
After adjustment we check headlight aim; an alignment may be needed.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Checked at diagnosis30 minPrice on request
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
Close windows when it rains
If a window or the sunroof is left open while the car is parked and locked, the car closes it automatically as soon as the rain sensor detects rain.
Only works with a rain sensor; we check this first.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request
Convenience 2
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
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
Access 1
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.
Likely15 minPrice on request
Audio 1
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
Sound 2
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
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
Climate 1
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.
Condition: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
B24 · HY1 · H12
Checked at diagnosis120 minPrice on request
Assistance 3
Lane assist – remember last setting
Preferably the car remembers whether lane assist was on or off when you switched off. Other variants are discussed 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
Checked at diagnosis15 minAgreed in the workshop
Speed Limit Assist – adjust
Cruise control can adopt the recognised speed limit after confirming with one press of a button. We discuss in the workshop what suits your car.
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
5AT
Checked at diagnosis15 minAgreed in the workshop
Traffic-sign recognition coding
The camera behind the windscreen reads speed signs and shows the current limit in the instrument cluster and on the screen.
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
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: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
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.
Likely30 minPrice on request
AMG Track Pace (lap coach)
A performance-coaching page for track use that shows lap times and driving data on the Comand screen.
Checked at diagnosis30 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: By analogy with other platforms (no platform-specific source); confirm on diagnosis
Checked at diagnosis15 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
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
Retrofit 1
Facelift steering wheel retrofit
The newer steering wheel with touch controls is fitted, with airbag and wheel controls coded correctly.
Likely120 minPrice on request
Services 1
Workshop services for the same Build. Without a price: price on request.