AMG menu in the Operating System

**Bernd js** · 01-05-2007

Hi everybody,

in the manual for the 2007 (?) cars the AMGs have an additional menu for engine oil temperatur, on-board power supply and a race timer.

Have the AMG drivers perceived this feature already?
When have been built those cars?
And finally but most important:
Is there a possibility the switch on this feature in a 350?

DansSlk · 01-05-2007

Yeah its 2007 and on.

So all 55's in the 07 model year should have this menu, to enable it on other 55's will require new software, a new cluster and a new central gateway.

Its very pricey indeed and unfortunately i don't think its compatible with the other 171 models because they use different ECU's to the M113

**Bernd js** · 01-05-2007

Wow, that fast!

I feared something like you have written.
And it starts with an oil temperature sensor which my M272 engine won't have.

The info about the oil temperature was the reason for asking.

DansSlk · 01-05-2007

I was just sitting down to read the new stuff as you posted.

Your 272 does have an oil temp sensor but just like the 113 it is integrated into the oil level and quality sender unit and the signals it transmits cant be read without knowing the exact format of the packets thats why in my mod me and Lenny are using a separate oil sensor.

The temp sensor is used by the ECU to restrict shifting ranges during engine warm up

DansSlk · 01-05-2007

I looked into this is considerable detail a while back and everybody i spoke to even the ones high up in the company said the same.

It might be worth speaking to Brabus about it they can work miracles and if they where to build you a custom cluster the function might be installed if you where to ask.

garulys · 01-05-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernd js

Hi everybody,

in the manual for the 2007 (?) cars the AMGs have an additional menu for engine oil temperatur, on-board power supply and a race timer.

Have the AMG drivers perceived this feature already?
When have been built those cars?
And finally but most important:
Is there a possibility the switch on this feature in a 350?

I received my 55AMG last August with this features (only available on 55AMG, not for 350).
The most practical things are : the oil temperature, and the permanent indication of the gear which is engaged (not sure of the translation of the french word "engagé") whenever you drive in D (S or C) or in Manual.
On the picture below, the mode is Drive, using the shift paddles behind the steering wheel so that you have the number 5 on the top screen and also on the other one beetween N and S. But you could have 5 on the upper screen and the letter D beetween N and S if you drive completely automatic mode.

**dsb** · 01-06-2007

^^^^
That's a nice feature to have. I wish it was that way on the '06 models too.

**Bernd js** · 01-06-2007

Thanks for the photo,
exactly in this way I have imagined it.

The letters in odometer and revs meter have changed, too !?

**alroumi** · 01-06-2007

From the looks of our friends 07 SLK55, the speedo has changed compared to 06 and before SLK55 models, They look nice and congrats on the new car.

DansSlk · 01-06-2007

Yeah i like the new cluster i think the AMG is less in your face i think it looks great but for the price its not worth it is about 1k to replace

**reallife** · 01-09-2007

I like the new style and Command features. Too bad there isn't a simple M-B approved software upgrade.

01-05-2007	#2 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Yeah its 2007 and on. So all 55's in the 07 model year should have this menu, to enable it on other 55's will require new software, a new cluster and a new central gateway. Its very pricey indeed and unfortunately i don't think its compatible with the other 171 models because they use different ECU's to the M113 __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

01-05-2007	#4 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	I was just sitting down to read the new stuff as you posted. Your 272 does have an oil temp sensor but just like the 113 it is integrated into the oil level and quality sender unit and the signals it transmits cant be read without knowing the exact format of the packets thats why in my mod me and Lenny are using a separate oil sensor. The temp sensor is used by the ECU to restrict shifting ranges during engine warm up __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

01-05-2007	#5 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	I looked into this is considerable detail a while back and everybody i spoke to even the ones high up in the company said the same. It might be worth speaking to Brabus about it they can work miracles and if they where to build you a custom cluster the function might be installed if you where to ask. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

01-06-2007	#7 (permalink)
dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	^^^^ That's a nice feature to have. I wish it was that way on the '06 models too. __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

01-06-2007	#9 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	From the looks of our friends 07 SLK55, the speedo has changed compared to 06 and before SLK55 models, They look nice and congrats on the new car. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

01-05-2007	#3 (permalink)
Bernd js Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bremen Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 AMG Package Other Toys: watches, C43 AMG Posts: 186 Country: Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Wow, that fast! I feared something like you have written. And it starts with an oil temperature sensor which my M272 engine won't have. The info about the oil temperature was the reason for asking.

01-06-2007	#8 (permalink)
Bernd js Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bremen Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 AMG Package Other Toys: watches, C43 AMG Posts: 186 Country: Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks for the photo, exactly in this way I have imagined it. The letters in odometer and revs meter have changed, too !?

01-06-2007	#10 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Yeah i like the new cluster i think the AMG is less in your face i think it looks great but for the price its not worth it is about 1k to replace __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

01-09-2007	#11 (permalink)
reallife Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 55 Posts: 154 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Very nice for the 2007 SLK55//AMG I like the new style and Command features. Too bad there isn't a simple M-B approved software upgrade.

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