SL/R232: How much of "projection function" is enabled in US?
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How much of "projection function" is enabled in US?
Hello,
In the spec sheet of the SL I am looking at I see the the following list:42U Preinstallation for projection function for symbols
43U Preinstallation for projection function for animations
Can anybody help explain how does this work in US? I saw the video here:
Is it accurate?
Thank you!
In the spec sheet of the SL I am looking at I see the the following list:42U Preinstallation for projection function for symbols
43U Preinstallation for projection function for animations
Can anybody help explain how does this work in US? I saw the video here:
Is it accurate?
Thank you!
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Hello,
In the spec sheet of the SL I am looking at I see the the following list:42U Preinstallation for projection function for symbols
43U Preinstallation for projection function for animations
Can anybody help explain how does this work in US? I saw the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52rwB_a-cVg&t=160s
Is it accurate?
Thank you!
In the spec sheet of the SL I am looking at I see the the following list:42U Preinstallation for projection function for symbols
43U Preinstallation for projection function for animations
Can anybody help explain how does this work in US? I saw the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52rwB_a-cVg&t=160s
Is it accurate?
Thank you!
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Mistook this for the Digital light but this is simply the intelligent lighting system (ILS).
it’s build into the car but must be software enabled which it isn’t for the US.
Do a search on ILS to find options to enable it. Hopefully they can code it for you on the R232.
Expect this feature to be standard soon as the DOT finally updated their archaic regulations.
it’s build into the car but must be software enabled which it isn’t for the US.
Do a search on ILS to find options to enable it. Hopefully they can code it for you on the R232.
Expect this feature to be standard soon as the DOT finally updated their archaic regulations.
Last edited by Wolfman; Apr 13, 2023 at 06:26 PM.
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Mistook this for the Digital light but this is simply the intelligent lighting system (ILS).
it’s build into the car but must be software enabled which it isn’t for the US.
Do a search on ILS to find options to enable it. Hopefully they can code it for you on the R232.
Expect this feature to be standard soon as the DOT finally updated their archaic regulations.
it’s build into the car but must be software enabled which it isn’t for the US.
Do a search on ILS to find options to enable it. Hopefully they can code it for you on the R232.
Expect this feature to be standard soon as the DOT finally updated their archaic regulations.
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But this is standard fare for other models and commonly done for the W213 E Class and W222 S Class.
I understand it has been done for the W223 which would be the same generation as the R232.
Just a question if you want to be the first one. Check on the W223 forum or contact Benzninja, a vendor here for such services.
But there are places in Europe that do remote coding as well.
Good luck!
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Thank you very much for the clarification! The fact that they call this "Preinstallation for projection function for symbols" gives me some hope that it's upgreadable.
I also saw a note on a different thread that these options are controlled by the GPS location. So maybe it's just about removing that restriction when it's legal.
I also saw a note on a different thread that these options are controlled by the GPS location. So maybe it's just about removing that restriction when it's legal.
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My understanding is that everything is in place in the SL. The functionality is currently geofenced so that when the car enters a country where the full functionality is permitted by local regulations, it works automatically. So the digital lights and animations will work differently as the same car crosses borders in Europe as well as North America. I read elsewhere on MBWorld that the lights work in Canada. Once I get my car I will contact BenzNinja to inquire about his ability to code the 232 to override the geofencing.
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Up until now, my focus has been on the 2023 SLs. My SL55 that I ordered and MB built and then decided to park at the MB VPC in Brunswick GA since February has the Digital Lights. As I have started to explore the possibility of getting a 2022 SL55 instead of my 2023 due to a delay until at least June to get my 2023 released, I am seeing on every 2022 that is available a $1100 credit on the build sheet because the Digital Lights were not included due to supply shortages. I am not sure if this was the case for all 2022s. Please keep in mind that without the Digital Lights the advanced functions are not possible.
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Interesting, I haven't seen any cars with that credit. Do you have a link to any online listing with that code? Thanks
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Here are links to two examples with the credit for the missing Digital Lights. The code for DL is 316.
D9L Credit for missing standard 316 $-1,100
https://www.ipacket.info/W1KVK8AB1NF011940#MSRP
https://www.ipacket.info/W1KVK8AB9NF011894
D9L Credit for missing standard 316 $-1,100
https://www.ipacket.info/W1KVK8AB1NF011940#MSRP
https://www.ipacket.info/W1KVK8AB9NF011894
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Here are links to two examples with the credit for the missing Digital Lights. The code for DL is 316.
D9L Credit for missing standard 316 $-1,100
https://www.ipacket.info/W1KVK8AB1NF011940#MSRP
https://www.ipacket.info/W1KVK8AB9NF011894
D9L Credit for missing standard 316 $-1,100
https://www.ipacket.info/W1KVK8AB1NF011940#MSRP
https://www.ipacket.info/W1KVK8AB9NF011894
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This morning I was able to secure a 2022 SL with the Digital Lights as well as the Exclusive leather interior (diamond stitch) which is even more scarce on a 2022 than the Digital Lights.
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Up until now, my focus has been on the 2023 SLs. My SL55 that I ordered and MB built and then decided to park at the MB VPC in Brunswick GA since February has the Digital Lights. As I have started to explore the possibility of getting a 2022 SL55 instead of my 2023 due to a delay until at least June to get my 2023 released, I am seeing on every 2022 that is available a $1100 credit on the build sheet because the Digital Lights were not included due to supply shortages. I am not sure if this was the case for all 2022s. Please keep in mind that without the Digital Lights the advanced functions are not possible.
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Thanks for investigating. Let's see if and when the US regulators complete their testing of the advanced lighting systems submitted by the manufacturers for review. Otherwise BenzNinja might have his next coding project to offer for sale to 232 SL owners.
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I have an early SL55 purchased in August 2022 and I can confirm that I have the "light show" when it turns on and off, I get the projected "blind spot warning triangle" (1:37) and giant projected arrow (2:15) during lane changes on drive assist. I haven't seen the pedestrian warning and it's hard to tell if it's blanking out other cars or not, it's definitely adjusting continually. On my windows sticker, I see "Adaptive high-beam assist", "LED Headlamps", "LED Taillamps" in the SAFETY/SECURITY section, and a mention of "Active LED Headlights", as well as "AMG Light Display" as part of the Performance Line (DY2).
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I have an early SL55 purchased in August 2022 and I can confirm that I have the "light show" when it turns on and off, I get the projected "blind spot warning triangle" (1:37) and giant projected arrow (2:15) during lane changes on drive assist. I haven't seen the pedestrian warning and it's hard to tell if it's blanking out other cars or not, it's definitely adjusting continually. On my windows sticker, I see "Adaptive high-beam assist", "LED Headlamps", "LED Taillamps" in the SAFETY/SECURITY section, and a mention of "Active LED Headlights", as well as "AMG Light Display" as part of the Performance Line (DY2).
Porsche sells the Matrix Design lights in the US but cripples the functionality. I had read that even after the DOT was ready to legalize the functionality, Porsche would not unlock it for those that had actually paid for it.
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Slightly off topic of another functionality that I am not able to understand if it's enabled in SL cars - is the augmented video feature enabled on the heads-up display like in the S-class as well? Or it's only on the IPAD screen?
Thanks!
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I finally found a picture of an SL with the missing digitla lights at Park Place Dallas MB, and compared it to the cars with the digital lights. There's no difference in headlight design. They look the same.
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Yeah, not ideal :/ The only MBs with the AR HUD, which is code 445 (as opposed to the standard HUD which is 444, 438, or 463 depending on the car) are the S Class, EQS, and EQE in certain markets right now, and they require the 451 3D Guages or the Hyperscreen to have it.
