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Contact us on WhatsAppVehicle: Mercedes-Benz S 500 Sedan long — Year: 2016 (Pre-facelift)
Navigation system: NTG 5
Map update: Possible
Detected control units:
Carplay/Android Auto activation by coding is impossible on this headunit. This headunit has never supported Carplay activation, not even by factory nor dealership.
Description
Activate the AMG menu on the car, and customize it to show Water and Gearbox temperatures
Considerations
Please note that updating the firmware will be required.
The flashing procedure can take 8 or more hours, depending on the diagnostic device used for flashing.
People carrying out the procedure with Openport, reported flashing times of 20 hours or more.
The flashing solution is provided.
Please also note that if the firmware nr #0 on the instrument cluster (ic222) is 2229049400, then AMG menu will not be possible.
Description
This product fixes a common issue that occurs when you replace your car's instrument cluster. If your new cluster shows dashes instead of mileage, this solution resets the mileage to 0, allowing you to set the correct mileage from your car.
The procedure takes 5 minutes.
Considerations
We do not actively support mileage manipulation. If you want to achieve mileage other than original, a CAN filter is required separately, which we do not sell, or offer support for.
Description
This activation comes free of charge, and gives you the ability to disable the annoying seat belt warning sound.
Considerations
Please drive responsibly!
Please note that free codings come 'as is', with no support. Make sure to manually backup your codings in the MBTools app, should you want to revert back to them, later.
Description
This activation comes free of charge, and gives you the ability to change the fuel level unit, between percentage or quantity (liter/gallons).
Considerations
Please note that free codings come 'as is', with no support. Make sure to manually backup your codings in the MBTools app, should you want to revert back to them, later.
Description
Update your Mercedes Navigation to the latest version.
The update procedure takes about 1 hour.
After buying, please generate your activation key from the Map Pin Codes page.
Considerations
No information
Description
Display the AMG or Maybach boot logo on your headunit.
Considerations
This is a headunit coding, and comes together with all the other headunit codings (meaning you don't need to purchase each of them individually, they are all included in the price).
Please do not confuse this with the AMG menu on your instrument cluster, that needs to be bought and coded separately!
Description
Enhance the look of the car displayed in the headunit, to appear with the AMG bodykit.
Considerations
This is a headunit coding, and comes together with all the other headunit codings (meaning you don't need to purchase each of them individually, they are all included in the price).
The ability to change the car design image is subject to availability within the headunit's current firmware.
Description
Currently, the vehicle only allows video playback, while you are stationary.
Applying this coding will allow video playback even while the vehicle is moving.
The videos can play from sources such as USB or SD Card flash drives, or from DVD.
Considerations
This is a headunit coding, and comes together with all the other headunit codings (meaning you don't need to purchase each of them individually, they are all included in the price).
Please note that if the firmware is too new on this unit then this method will not activate the video in motion, instead it will stop the playback even when the vehicle is stationary. If this happens, you can also revert it back to original.
Description
Modify the Radio Frequency, select between USA, EU, Japan, Australia, China, South America frequencies
Considerations
This is a headunit coding, and comes together with all the other headunit codings (meaning you don't need to purchase each of them individually, they are all included in the price).
Description
Connect your Phone or other Media device through AUX, and listen to better quality music, than Bluetooth.
Considerations
This is a headunit coding, and comes together with all the other headunit codings (meaning you don't need to purchase each of them individually, they are all included in the price).
Description
If you are installing the maps of a different region, before updating, you must also code this change in the headunit.
Considerations
This functionality is available only between Europe - US - Middle-East regions.
Description
Calibrate, lower or raise the suspension.
Considerations
Please know that you can not adjust the height of the car just for the Sport mode. When you adjust the height, it is adjusted for all driving modes.
If the car already comes with hardware faults, this service is not suitable to fix them and/or the desired results might not be reached.
| Code | Sales Term |
|---|---|
| 02B | Owner's Manual and Service Booklet - German |
| 056 | Technical modifications |
| 05U | Remote Online |
| 06U | Communications module for the use of Mercedes connect me services |
| 110 | — |
| 117 | Locking with automatic bolting device and emergenc |
| 12R | 48.3 cm (19-inch) 7-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels |
| 197 | Obsidian black metallic |
| 197U | — |
| 1A3 | — |
| 21A | — |
| 223 | Electrically-adjustable rear seats including memory function |
| 229L | — |
| 233 | DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot |
| 235 | Active parking assist |
| 237 | Active Blind Spot Assist |
| 238 | Active Lane Keeping Assist |
| 249 | interior mirror and driver's exterior mirror automatically dimming |
| 253 | Radio MB "exquisit"/Japan |
| 255B | — |
| 266 | DISTRONIC PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (DTR+Q) |
| 268 | BAS PLUS |
| 269 | Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (BAS+Q) |
| 271 | PRE-SAFE® PLUS |
| 275 | Memory package el.adjust.driver's seat |
| 276 | Memory feature in rear |
| 282 | Ski bag |
| 289 | Wood/leather steering wheel |
| 297 | Electric sunblinds in rear doors, left and right |
| 2A1 | — |
| 2XXL | — |
| 300 | PRE-SAFE® Brake |
| 301 | Ashtray inserts including cover with cigarette lighter in the front and rear stowage compartments |
| 305 | Dust filter |
| 306 | Activated charcoal filter (odour filter) |
| 332B | — |
| 350 | Mercedes-Benz emergency call system |
| 379 | Telephone module with Bluetooth® (SAP profile) |
| 386 | Convenience telephony |
| 3U1 | Headunit europe/CIS-states/Monoglei |
| 401 | Climatised front seats |
| 402 | Climatised rear seats |
| 406 | Multicontour rear seat |
| 413 | Panoramic sliding sunroof |
| 421 | 9G-TRONIC |
| 432 | Seat Comfort package |
| 439 | — |
| 443 | Heated multifunction steering wheel |
| 448 | Touchpad |
| 452 | Dual tone horn |
| 463 | Head-up display |
| 472 | Electronic stability program (ESP) |
| 475 | Tyre pressure monitoring system |
| 4A7 | — |
| 501 | 360° camera |
| 502 | Autom.anti-dazzle rear-view mirror and spotlight |
| 513 | Traffic Sign Assist |
| 51U | headlining in black fabric |
| 531 | Nappa leather black |
| 540 | Electric sunblind for rear window |
| 54V | — |
| 551 | Anti-theft warning system |
| 581 | THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control |
| 582 | THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control in the rear |
| 596 | heat-insulating, noise-insulating and infrared-reflecting laminated glass |
| 5A1 | — |
| 610 | Night View Assist Plus |
| 628 | INTELLIGENT HEADLIGHT CONTROL PLUS (IHC+) |
| 642 | 7-hole light-alloy wheels |
| 6A4 | — |
| 6P5 | Steuercode Vertrieb f. Code 475 |
| 731 | brown high-gloss burr walnut wood trim |
| 800A | — |
| 801A | — |
| 806 | Technical modifications |
| 810 | Burmester® surround sound system |
| 815 | DVD player |
| 840 | Heat-insulating dark-tinted glass |
| 856 | Business Telephony in the rear |
| 864 | Rear compartment entertainment package |
| 865 | TV receiver |
| 867 | SPLITVIEW |
| 871 | HANDS-FREE ACCESS |
| 874 | MAGIC VISION CONTROL, heated |
| 877 | Ambient lighting |
| 881 | Remote boot lid closing |
| 882 | Interior motion sensor |
| 883 | Power closing |
| 889 | KEYLESS-GO |
| 902 | Seat heating Plus for driver and front passenger seats |
| 903 | seat heating Plus for outer rear seats |
| 906 | "Sport ATP Tour" equipment package |
| 907 | — |
| 927 | Emission control system with EURO 6 technology |
| 969 | COC document EU6 with Reg. Cert. Part II |
| A035 | — |
| A104 | — |
| 801 | Black leather |
| B03 | ECO start/stop function |
| B09 | Refrigerant compressor with magnetic clutch |
| B54 | Live Traffic Information |
| F222 | — |
| FV | — |
| GA | — |
| GA7 | — |
| HA | — |
| K11 | Adaptive brake lights |
| K13 | — |
| L | — |
| LS2 | — |
| M278 | — |
| M46 | — |
| P07 | Chauffeur package |
| P09 | Sun protection package |
| P17 | Comfort climate package |
| P20 | Driving Assistance package Plus |
| P21 | AIR-BALANCE package |
| P35 | LED Light package |
| P36 | PRE-SAFE® rear package |
| P43 | Rear Seat Comfort Package |
| P44 | Parking Package |
| P46 | Individual Entertainment in the rear |
| P54 | Anti-theft protection package |
| P64 | Memory package |
| P69 | Warmth Comfort package |
| R01 | Summer tyres |
| R66 | run-flat tyres |
| U01 | Status display for rear seat belts in instrument cluster |
| U10 | Automatic front passenger airbag deactivation |
| U12 | Floor mats velour |
| U25 | Illuminated door sill panels with "Mercedes-Benz" lettering |
| U28 | Slot-in cup holder |
| U60 | Active Bonnet |
| U72 | DVD player region code 2 |
| VL | — |
| VR | — |
Locating Your VIN:
- Windshield: Check the bottom left or right corner, driver's side.
- Driver's Door: Look for a sticker on the door jamb.
- Chassis: May be stamped directly onto the frame.
- Documents: Find it on your registration or title papers.
Understanding the Structure of Your Mercedes VIN
- Characters 1-3 (WMI): Identifies country of origin, manufacturer (Mercedes-Benz), and vehicle type.
- Characters 4-6 (Chassis Code): Represents the vehicle's platform (e.g., 205 for C-Class, 213 for E-Class, 222 for S-Class).
- Characters 7-9 (Model Code): Specifies the engine type, revealing details about your car's powertrain.
- Characters 12-17 (Serial Number): A unique sequence identifying your specific Mercedes-Benz.
