Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which version should I choose?

Original 3-Color

• For vehicles equipped with the factory 3-color ambient lighting system.

Aftermarket 64-Color

• For vehicles without factory ambient lighting. An ambient lighting kit must be installed together, and OBD coding is required to activate the Ambient Light menu.

2. Does this product require OBD coding?

A: It depends on your vehicle's original configuration.

• If your W212 already has the factory 3-color ambient light:
  No coding is required. The original ambient light menu will remain 3 colors, but the ambient lighting will be upgraded to 64 colors. The original light strips do not need to be replaced.
• If your W212 does not have factory ambient lighting:
  Coding is required to activate the ambient light function. Depending on the model year and equipment, some W212 vehicles may not have an ambient light menu from the factory. You can have the coding performed by a Mercedes coding specialist, or use our optional OBD dongle to activate the function.

3. I'm not sure which version my car has. What should I do?

If you're unsure whether your vehicle has no ambient lighting, factory 3-color, or factory 64-color ambient lighting, please send us your vehicle VIN or photos of your interior/dashboard before purchasing. We'll help you select the correct version.

4 How do I check if my Mercedes W212/S212 is equipped with ambient lighting?

A: You can verify whether your vehicle has factory-installed ambient lighting by checking the instrument cluster settings via the steering wheel controls:

1. Turn on the ignition or start the vehicle.
2. Use the Left/Right arrow buttons on the steering wheel to navigate to the Settings menu on the instrument cluster display.
3. Scroll to Lighting and press OK.
4. Look for the Ambient Light (or Ambient Lighting) submenu.