# NTG6 Map Code Canonical URL: https://mbretrofit.it/guides/map-code/ntg/ntg6 Description: Generate a VIN-validated NTG6 map activation code for Mercedes MBUX Gen 1 (W177 A-Class, W247 B-Class, W118 CLA, W167 GLE, W213 facelift). Region coverage and troubleshooting included. Generate the map license key your NTG6 car asks for during a USB navigation update. NTG6 codes are written by hand rather than issued instantly, so this page also covers the delivery window, the navigation entitlement that imports often lack, and the region rules. ## What is NTG6? NTG6 is the first generation of Mercedes-Benz MBUX, launched in 2018 with the W177 A-Class. It replaced the older COMAND NTG5.5 across the volume models from 2018 on. Also called MBUX Gen 1 or MBUX 1. Over COMAND NTG5.5, NTG6 brought a touch-capable center display that is landscape on most models, the first "Hey Mercedes" voice assistant, two driver-configurable widgets with customizable home screens, augmented-reality navigation on select models, and a touchpad on the center console in place of the old COMAND rotary dial. Use this page if your MBUX Gen 1 car asks for a **Map License Key**, **Navi PIN**, **Activation Code**, or **PIN code** during a USB navigation update. Image reference: Double-check your head unit matches the photo below. ### Photos of the NTG6 user interface ![NTG6 map code entry screen](/ntg/ntg6-code.jpg) ## Mercedes models that use NTG6 NTG6 / MBUX Gen 1 is in a wide range of 2018+ Mercedes models: * **A-Class.** W177 (2018+) * **B-Class.** W247 (2018+) * **CLA.** C118 / X118 Shooting Brake (2019+) * **GLA.** H247 (2020+) * **GLB.** X247 (2019+) * **E-Class.** W213 facelift (2020 to 2023) * **CLS.** C257 facelift (2021 to 2023) * **GLE / GLS.** W167 / X167 (2019 to 2023) * **G-Class.** W463 second generation (2018+) * **EQA / EQB.** H243 / X243 (2021+) * **EQC.** N293 (2019+) If you aren't sure which generation you have, run the [Car Lookup](/guides/car-lookup). It reads your data card and reports the NTG version. ## How to identify NTG6 in your Mercedes The fastest check is our [Car Lookup](/guides/car-lookup). The visual cues: * **Two horizontal screens side-by-side** behind one glass panel (instrument cluster + center display) * **"Hey Mercedes" voice icon** in the bottom-left of the center screen * **No rotary COMAND knob.** Only a touchpad on the center console. ### Car Lookup An interactive vehicle lookup is available on the canonical guide page. ### Video Tutorial A generation-specific video walkthrough is available on the canonical page. ## How to run an NTG6 map update 1. **Get your VIN and region.** Both on the data card or service booklet. 2. **Create the USB** using [DLM](/guides/map-code/dlm). Pick NTG6, the correct region, the latest compatible map version. 3. **Insert the USB**, start the navigation update from the menu, wait for the Map License Key prompt. 4. **Generate the NTG6 code below** matching the version and region on screen. Enter your VIN in the map-code flow to confirm the compatible navigation system, region, and version. NTG6 codes are written by hand, like NTG7, Gen20x, and Aston Martin NTG5.5. Our operating hours are weekdays 10:00 to 17:00 CEST, per our [Terms of Service](/terms-of-service). Order inside those hours and the code takes 20 minutes to 3 hours. Order outside them, or at the weekend, and it arrives the next working day. The code shows on this page and arrives by email. ## NTG6 region compatibility for imported cars NTG6 head units are region-locked at the factory. If your car's region is Korea, Southeast Asia, Japan, or China, parallel imports included, it will not accept a map from another region such as Europe, Africa / Middle East, or North America. The car rejects the map however the code was generated. To install a foreign-region map on an Asian-region NTG6 head unit, you have two options: * **Change the head unit region** through a specialist service. Search "Mercedes NTG6 region change". * **Replace the head unit** with one from the target region. You can still order the code before that work is done. Checkout adds a €50 non-refundable handling fee for a car from Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, China, or Taiwan buying a foreign-region map, and the map still won't install until the head unit is changed. We flag the same constraint in the code-generation dialog. Check your region before you buy, because we don't refund codes bought against it. ## NTG6 common problems ### "USB stick is not valid" even though USB is correctly prepared Almost always a region mismatch. The USB region must match the head unit's factory region. The [Car Lookup](/guides/car-lookup) confirms your car's region from the data card. ### Navigation menu does not appear on the display The car is missing the navigation entitlement on Mercedes' side. A map code can't fix that. Without the entitlement, the navigation app is hidden. ![Missing navigation menu on NTG6 display](/ntg/navigation-ntg6.png) In supported countries you can add the entitlement through the [Mercedes Me app](https://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/passengercars/buy/digital-extras-overview/apps/me-app.html). Buy the entitlement before buying a code. We can't refund codes for cars without it. If Mercedes Me doesn't offer the entitlement in your country, email [contact@mbretrofit.it](mailto:contact@mbretrofit.it). We'll check if a workshop activation is possible for your VIN. ### Update interrupts midway through install NTG6 maps run 8 to 15 GB and the install takes 45 to 75 minutes. Mid-install failures usually mean: * **Battery voltage dropping.** Keep the engine running or use a battery maintainer. * **USB stick going to sleep.** Use a USB 3.0 stick from a reputable brand. * **Doors opening or keys removed.** The car reads these as cancel signals. ### "Map version not supported" means the firmware is too old NTG6 firmware caps the max map version. If the car rejects the newest map in DLM, your firmware is older than the map. Get a workshop firmware update, or pick the previous map version DLM allows. ## NTG6 map coverage by country The complete country coverage is available on the canonical page. ## Frequently asked questions about NTG6 ### How long does the NTG6 map update take in the car? 45 to 75 minutes for a full region map. Keep the engine running or use a battery maintainer the whole time. ### Is the NTG6 map update free? No. The Mercedes dealer charges €250 to €400 for an NTG6 map update. Through MBRetrofit Tools you pay for the same map license without the dealer mark-up, at the price shown in the form above. ### Is the process on a W177 A-Class the same as on a W167 GLE? Yes. Every NTG6 model uses the same code-based activation. The prompt screen wording is identical across W177, W247, C118, H247, X247, W213 facelift, etc. ### What is the difference between NTG6 and NTG7? NTG6 (MBUX Gen 1, 2018+) has landscape side-by-side screens. NTG7 (MBUX Gen 2, 2020+) has a portrait tablet-style center display. NTG7 starts with the W223 S-Class and rolls down the line-up. Both use the same activation-code mechanism for manual map updates. ### Can my imported Asian-market W177 install a European map? Not directly. NTG6 is region-locked at the factory. The region must be changed at a specialist workshop first, before any map code will be accepted.