Mercedes-Benz vehicles are renowned for their luxury, performance, and advanced technology. To truly tailor your driving experience and maintain your vehicle at peak condition, understanding the capabilities of Xentry.mercedes-benz software is essential. This powerful diagnostic and programming tool, utilized by Mercedes-Benz technicians worldwide, offers a vast array of customization options and in-depth diagnostic functionalities that go far beyond standard OBD-II scanners. Whether you’re looking to personalize comfort settings, enable hidden features, or perform advanced system diagnostics, xentry.mercedes-benz provides the key.
Enhanced Comfort and Convenience Through XENTRY Customization
xentry.mercedes-benz allows you to fine-tune your Mercedes-Benz to match your personal preferences and driving style. The level of customization available is extensive, covering various vehicle systems to enhance both comfort and convenience.
Air Conditioning System Adjustments
Optimize your in-cabin climate control with these xentry.mercedes-benz adjustments:
- HVAC Fan Speed Display in Auto Mode: Gain insight into your automatic climate control system by enabling the fan speed display even when the HVAC is set to “Auto”. This allows you to monitor the system’s activity and ensure optimal cooling or heating.
- MAX COOL Function Enhancement (Thermotronic): For vehicles equipped with Thermotronic climate control, xentry.mercedes-benz can activate “MAX COOL” in the display, providing quick access to maximum cooling power when needed, especially in hot climates.
- Intelligent Recirculation Control: Improve air quality and cabin comfort by enabling automatic recirculation at speeds below 30 km/h (8 mph). This feature helps to minimize intake of polluted air in urban environments and during slow traffic.
- Hot Country Climate Optimization: Adapt your air conditioning system for hotter climates. Switching to “Hot Country” mode through xentry.mercedes-benz ensures faster and more efficient cooling performance.
- Enhanced “Hot Country” Mode (Level 2): For extreme heat conditions, activate “Hot Country Level 2” for an even more aggressive cooling strategy, rapidly lowering the cabin temperature.
- Defrost Fan Speed Control: Regain manual control over the fan speed even when the defrost function is activated. xentry.mercedes-benz allows you to adjust fan speed during defrost, providing greater flexibility in managing cabin airflow.
- Basic Air Circulation Adjustment: Fine-tune the default level of basic air circulation within the cabin to achieve your preferred airflow and freshness.
- Outer Air Circulation Flap Settings: Modify the settings of the outer air circulation position flaps, influencing the balance between fresh air intake and recirculation based on your needs.
- AC-OFF with Defrost/Auto Defrost: Customize the behavior of the air conditioning compressor when using defrost functions. xentry.mercedes-benz enables you to decouple AC operation from defrost, allowing for defrost without automatic AC activation (or vice versa).
- Custom Stationary Heater Setting: Set your stationary heater to a “custom” mode, potentially unlocking advanced control options or tailoring its operation to specific scenarios.
- Optimized Air Circulation Logic: Adjust the parameters governing automatic air circulation deactivation, ensuring continuous fresh air or recirculation as desired.
Instrument Cluster Personalization and Information Display
xentry.mercedes-benz empowers you to customize the information displayed in your Mercedes-Benz instrument cluster and enhance its functionality:
- Fuel Tank Capacity Display: Enable the display of your vehicle’s fuel tank capacity directly in the instrument cluster, providing a clear and constant indication of fuel volume.
- Date and Time on Additional Display Page: Add a dedicated page to your instrument cluster display showing the date and time, improving information accessibility.
- Navigation and Telephone Menu Activation (Retrofit): After retrofitting navigation or telephone modules, xentry.mercedes-benz can activate the corresponding menus in your instrument cluster, seamlessly integrating the new features.
- Seat Belt Warning Customization: Deactivate the seat belt warning beep and/or visual symbol if desired, although it’s strongly recommended to always prioritize seat belt use for safety. xentry.mercedes-benz offers options to disable the audible beep, the visual symbol, or both.
- Trailer Loss Warning Activation: Enable a trailer loss warning system (if equipped or retrofitted), providing an alert in the instrument cluster if a trailer becomes detached while driving.
- Tire Size Recalibration: After changing tire sizes, xentry.mercedes-benz allows you to adjust the distance coefficient, ensuring accurate speedometer and odometer readings.
- Diesel Pre-Glow Pictogram Activation: For diesel engine vehicles, activate the diesel pre-glow pictogram in the instrument cluster, providing visual feedback during the pre-heating phase in cold weather.
- “Please Refill” Pictogram Adjustment: On facelift models, adjust the “Please Refill” pictogram behavior, potentially deactivating it until a lower fuel reserve level is reached (e.g., when reaching 1/2 tank reserve instead of a lower threshold).
- Engine Control Lamp Management: xentry.mercedes-benz provides options to deactivate the engine control lamp or activate an engine fault pictogram, although these functions should be used with caution and primarily for diagnostic purposes after addressing underlying issues.
- Battery Control Unit Warning Pictogram Control: Activate or deactivate the battery control unit warning pictogram (comfort function level 1), allowing customization of battery-related warnings displayed.
- “Power Lock Emergency Unlock Active” Pictogram: Enable or disable the pictogram indicating “Power Lock Emergency Unlock Active” after an accident or rollover event, depending on desired post-incident display preferences.
- Particle Filter Deactivation (Diesel): For diesel vehicles, xentry.mercedes-benz offers the ability to deactivate the particle filter, which is generally not recommended for environmental and legal compliance in most regions, and should only be considered under specific circumstances and with expert consultation.
- “Curvmatic” Activation (Navigation/CI): Enhance navigation guidance with “Curvmatic” activation. This feature provides verbal and visual warnings (in the instrument cluster or COMAND display) when approaching curves at excessive speeds, improving driving safety.
- Audio Menu Steering Wheel Control: Enable station or frequency changes via the steering wheel up/down buttons within the audio menu, improving ease of media control while driving.
- “Fold-in Mirror” Menu Activation (MY2005): For Model Year 2005 vehicles, activate the “Fold-in Mirror” menu, providing convenient control over power-folding mirrors (if equipped).
- Fuel Consumption Display Adjustment: Calibrate or adjust the fuel consumption display in the instrument cluster to improve its accuracy and reflect actual fuel usage.
- “Remove Key” and “Switch Lights Off” Warning Customization: Deactivate the “Remove Key” and/or “Switch Lights Off” pictograms and associated beeps if they become redundant or distracting.
- “SOS Warning Message” Deactivation: Disable the “SOS Warning Message” display in specific situations where it might be unnecessary or after addressing the relevant emergency condition.
- “Power Spikes” Pictogram Activation: Enable the “Power Spikes” pictogram, potentially providing warnings related to voltage fluctuations or electrical system anomalies.
COMAND NTG1 System Enhancements
For vehicles equipped with COMAND NTG1, xentry.mercedes-benz unlocks further customization and feature enhancements:
- “Curvmatic” Activation (Navigation/COMAND): As mentioned earlier, “Curvmatic” warnings can be displayed in the COMAND system as well, complementing instrument cluster warnings for enhanced driver awareness.
- DVD/TV Video in Motion (ECE COMAND APS NTG1): Activate DVD or TV video playback while the vehicle is in motion (for ECE COMAND APS NTG1 systems only). Note that legal restrictions regarding video playback while driving may apply in certain regions.
- Auto Shut Off “Follow Up Time” Adjustment: Change the “Follow up time” of the automatic COMAND system shut-off, controlling how long the system remains active after the ignition is turned off.
- AMG Boot Up Logo: Personalize your COMAND system with an AMG boot up logo, displaying the AMG emblem upon system startup (for AMG vehicles or for aesthetic customization).
- Navigation and Telephone Activation (Retrofit): Similar to instrument cluster activation, xentry.mercedes-benz activates navigation and telephone functionalities within the COMAND system after these modules are retrofitted.
- Software Update SW 28/08: Facilitate software updates, such as SW 28/08, for the COMAND NTG1 system, ensuring you have access to the latest features and software improvements compatible with your system.
Anti-Theft Alarm System Configuration
Customize your Mercedes-Benz anti-theft alarm system settings through xentry.mercedes-benz:
- Anti-Theft Alarm Activation (Retrofit): Activate the anti-theft alarm system after it has been retrofitted to the vehicle.
- Country-Specific Alarm Settings: Adapt the alarm system’s country settings, potentially adjusting sensitivity or behavior based on regional requirements or preferences.
- Alarm Buzzer Volume Adjustment: Modify the volume of the alarm buzzer to your desired level, ensuring it’s audible enough without being excessively loud.
- Lock/Unlock Buzzer Volume Adjustment: Adjust the volume of the buzzer that sounds when locking and unlocking the vehicle, providing auditory feedback at a comfortable level.
- Locking/Unlocking Beep Count: Change the number of beeps emitted when locking or unlocking the car, allowing for personalized auditory signals.
- Incorrect Door Closure Warning Beeps: Customize the beep count when the car is locked but a door is incorrectly closed, providing distinct feedback for this specific scenario.
- Interior Motion Sensor Deactivation (Sunroof Closure): Deactivate the interior motion sensor when the sunroof closes automatically due to rain detection, preventing false alarms triggered by air movement when the sunroof closes.
AIRmatic Suspension System Calibration
For vehicles equipped with AIRmatic suspension, xentry.mercedes-benz provides crucial calibration and adjustment capabilities:
- AIRmatic Lowering: Lower the ride height of your vehicle via xentry.mercedes-benz for a sportier stance or easier entry/exit (within safe and permissible limits).
- AIRmatic Calibration: Recalibrate the AIRmatic system if the car is uneven or “stands cricket,” ensuring proper vehicle leveling and suspension performance.
Lighting System Enhancements
Customize your Mercedes-Benz lighting system with xentry.mercedes-benz:
- Dual Rear Fog Light Activation: Activate both rear fog lights (if only one is active by default), enhancing rear visibility in foggy conditions.
- Cornering Lights Activation (MY2004+): For Model Year 2004 and newer vehicles, activate cornering lights, which improve visibility during turns by illuminating the area to the side of the vehicle.
- Low Beam Dawn Turn-On Adjustment: Change the ambient light level at which the low beam headlights automatically turn on at dawn, adjusting the sensitivity of the automatic headlight system.
- Foot Well Light Brightness Adjustment: Modify the brightness of the foot well lights while driving (for Elegance and Avantgarde trim levels), creating a subtle and customizable ambient lighting effect.
Sunroof and Door Functionality
Enhance the convenience features related to your sunroof and doors with xentry.mercedes-benz:
- Sunroof Memory Feature Activation: Activate the sunroof memory function, allowing you to save and recall preferred sunroof positions.
- “Sunroof Closes Automatically When It Rains” Activation: Enable the automatic sunroof closure feature when rain is detected, preventing water ingress into the cabin.
- “Close Windows and Sunroof” with Infrared Key: Activate the ability to close windows and the sunroof using the infrared key (remote), providing convenient one-touch closure.
- Sunroof Jam Guard Recalibration: Recalibrate the jam guard system for the sunroof, ensuring proper operation and safety in case of obstruction.
Engine and Performance Adjustments (Advanced)
xentry.mercedes-benz offers advanced engine-related functionalities, primarily for specific modifications or maintenance procedures:
- Catalytic Converter Deactivation (Sports CAT): Deactivate the standard catalytic converter when a sports catalytic converter is installed. This is typically done in conjunction with performance modifications and may have implications for emissions compliance.
- Secondary CAT Lambda Sensor Deactivation (Sports CAT): Similarly, deactivate the secondary catalytic converter lambda sensor when a sports catalytic converter is used, ensuring proper sensor readings and engine management.
- “Mass Average Adaptation Data” Reset (OM642): Reset the “Mass Average Adaptation Data” on OM642 engines, typically performed after air filter replacement to ensure accurate air mass measurement by the engine control unit.
- Throttle Valve Initialization: Initialize the throttle valve after it has been replaced, ensuring proper calibration and engine performance.
- Increased MAX SPEED (AMG): For AMG vehicles, xentry.mercedes-benz may offer the option to increase the maximum speed limiter to 160 mph (or other values depending on model and region), for track use or markets where higher speed limits are legally permitted.
Miscellaneous System Settings
Explore further customization options within miscellaneous vehicle systems:
- Tire Pressure Loss Warning Activation: Activate the tire pressure loss warning system, providing alerts in case of significant tire pressure drops.
- Euro Spec Headlights/Taillights Turn On with Unlocking: Enable Euro-spec headlight and taillight activation upon unlocking the car, providing a visual welcome feature (depending on regional regulations).
- Parktronic Volume Adjustment: Change the volume of the Parktronic parking assist system beeps, adjusting the auditory feedback to your preference.
- Headlight Cleaning System Interval Adjustment: Modify the interval of the headlight cleaning system operation, controlling how frequently the headlights are automatically cleaned.
- Seat Ventilation “Summer Opening” Activation: Activate the “Summer Opening” function for seat ventilation (driver and passenger), potentially enhancing ventilation performance in hot weather conditions.
- Rain Sensor Recalibration: Recalibrate the rain sensor, ensuring accurate and reliable automatic wiper operation.
- SBC Brake Counter Reset: Reset the SBC (Sensotronic Brake Control) brake counter, a procedure typically performed during brake system maintenance or component replacement.
ESP/Brake System Modes (Advanced)
xentry.mercedes-benz provides access to advanced ESP/Brake system modes, primarily for diagnostic or specialized purposes:
- Enable SBC-S and SBC-H: Enable SBC-S (Speed-sensitive braking) and SBC-H (SBC Hold) modes, potentially for diagnostic testing or specific system configurations (expert knowledge required).
AMG Exclusive Sound Enhancement
For AMG vehicles, xentry.mercedes-benz may offer unique sound customization:
- Designo Sound: Deeper, More Aggressive AMG Sound: Activate “Designo Sound” to potentially enhance the exhaust note of your AMG engine and exhaust system, providing a deeper and more aggressive sound profile (availability depends on specific AMG model and options).
xentry.mercedes-benz represents a powerful tool for Mercedes-Benz owners and technicians alike. By understanding its capabilities, you can unlock a new level of personalization, optimize your vehicle’s performance, and gain deeper insights into its complex systems for effective diagnostics and maintenance. Remember that while xentry.mercedes-benz offers extensive customization, it’s crucial to use it responsibly and understand the potential implications of any modifications you make to your vehicle’s systems. Always consult with qualified professionals when undertaking advanced coding or diagnostic procedures.