Product Overview
Upgrade your Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (C253 / X253) with an exclusive Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration featuring a touchscreen overlay, designed specifically for models equipped with the COMAND Multimedia Package and 8.4″ display. This integration allows seamless access to navigation, music, messaging, and other smartphone features directly on your factory screen with added touch functionality.
Key Features
- Touchscreen Overlay for Enhanced Control: The touchscreen overlay on the 8.4″ display allows direct touch access to CarPlay and Android Auto, delivering a smooth and intuitive user experience.
- Flexible Wireless & Wired Connectivity: Connect to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto either wirelessly or via cable, offering convenient options for connectivity.
- Superior Audio Quality: This integration utilizes the COMAND Bluetooth media mode, ensuring clear audio without delays, echo, or noise, eliminating the need for AUX or AUX-to-USB adapters.
- Quick System Boot and Seamless Operation: Enjoy fast startup and responsive app loading for uninterrupted access to essential smartphone functions.
- Automatic Day/Night Mode Adjustment: The display brightness automatically adjusts based on ambient lighting, ensuring visibility during both day and night driving.
- Improved Call Quality: Experience enhanced call clarity with minimal echo, allowing smooth hands-free communication without manual phone selection adjustments.
- Non-Intrusive Integration: The touchscreen overlay integrates seamlessly onto the 8.4″ display, preserving the original factory look while adding CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.
Installation
Professional installation is recommended to ensure compatibility with the COMAND Multimedia Package and 8.4″ display. Installation includes setup, testing, and a user orientation session for ease of use.
Compatibility
Vehicle Model:
- Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (C253 / X253)
Audio System:
- Compatible exclusively with COMAND Multimedia Package and 8.4″ display-equipped vehicles.
Please Note:
The BT audio mode provides better sound quality; however, due to the Mercedes-Benz Bluetooth algorithm, reading new messages and navigation voice guidance will only work when music is playing through Bluetooth audio mode.
Introduction / reference videos of Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Integration
How to switch display between CarPlay / Android Auto and original MB audio
Push and hold of ‘BACK’ from control pad will switch display mode between CarPlay / Android Auto and MB audio.
Config of Apple CarPlay / Android auto – 2 WAY CONTROL
1. Uses the original dial knob and buttons around for config of CarPlay / Android Auto.
2. Uses touch screen – overlay of matching sized touch panel on display
The touch panel we use for NTG5*2 COMAND is all made with a capacitive touch glass.
The Touch overlay Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Integration Kit for
Mercedes Benz NTG5 Equipped vehicles comes with below Hardware components:
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Call 1300 987 355 for an installation quote ( during business hours ) or use the contact form below.