How To Change Mercedes-Benz Ambient Interior Lighting Settings

How To Fix Mercedes-Benz Ambient Interior Lighting 

Mercedes-Benz cars and crossovers represent the epitome of automotive luxury and style – which are augmented by 64-color LED ambient interior lighting. A standard feature in the 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and more Mercedes-Benz models, ambient interior lighting will add vivid colors to the interior of your Mercedes-Benz luxury car – but what happens when something goes wrong? Learn more about potential issues with ambient interior lighting and learn how to fix Mercedes-Benz ambient interior lighting with this quick guide created by Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale! 



What Is Wrong with My Mercedes-Benz Ambient Interior Lighting? 

When equipped with 64-color LED ambient interior lighting, you can customize your Mercedes-Benz experience at every turn with your favorite colors. The longer you have your Mercedes-Benz, you may run into issues with the ambient interior lighting in your car or crossover – just like any features and systems in any vehicle. There are three common issues that you may face with Mercedes-Benz ambient interior lighting – the LED brightness is too low, you have a bad LED light strip or there are software/wiring issues. Here is a quick look at how to address these issues with Mercedes-Benz ambient interior lighting. 

Adjust LED Brightness 

When LED ambient interior lighting is not working, you will want to check your brightness settings first – and it is a quick and easy fix. Access the Settings menu on the MBUX touchscreen display, select Light, select Ambient Lighting and use the slide to adjust the LED lighting brightness.

Bad LED Light Strip 

Have you ever had a light bulb go out on your Christmas lights? The same thing can happen with the LED light strips in your Mercedes-Benz. If you have a section of LED lights go out in your Mercedes-Benz, there is a good chance that it is just a bad strip of lights. Schedule a service appointment at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale and one of our technicians will help you solve the problem. 

Software or Wiring Issues 

Are you still having issues with the 64-color ambient interior lighting in your Mercedes-Benz? It may be an issue with the software or the wiring. Software issues can be addressed by the Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale service team with a quick software reload. Wiring issues may take a little more work and will require a service appointment at the dealership. 


READ MORE: How To Use the Mercedes-Benz Energizing Comfort Modes 


Learn how to fix Mercedes-Benz ambient interior lighting with this quick guide to issues you may face with this favorite Mercedes-Benz feature. Contact the Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale team today to schedule a test drive and experience 64-color ambient interior lighting firsthand!

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