Audi A4 B8 Hidden Features & Coding
Audi A4 B8 · 2007-2016 · coding in GaziantepThere are 31 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the Audi A4 B8. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, instrument cluster, multimedia. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2007-2016 model year range. There are also 2 activations and 3 software services on record.
Hidden features
31 records
Lighting
American-style parking light
The indicator lamps are coded to stay on continuously as parking lights.
Brake light flashing and hazard lights under emergency braking
Under hard braking the brake lights flash like a strobe and the hazard lights come on automatically.
Cornering-sensitive fog light
When the steering wheel is turned, the fog light on that side comes on as a cornering lamp.
hardware requiredRear parking lights on during the day with the light stalk at "0" or "Auto"
With the light stalk in the off or automatic position, the rear parking lights stay on during the day as well.
Increasing daytime LED brightness
The light intensity of the daytime running lights is raised.
Motorway light
Above 110 km/h the beam is narrowed so that the distance is lit further ahead; it is only enabled on cars with Bi-Xenon headlights.
hardware requiredDaytime running lights going out when the parking brake is applied
When the handbrake is engaged, the daytime running lights switch off.
Fog lights coming on with the headlight flash
When the headlights are flashed, the fog lights come on as well.
hardware requiredDimming the LEDs on indicator
When the indicator is used, the brightness of the daytime LEDs on that side drops.
Footwell lighting staying on while driving
The footwell lighting stays on while the car is moving as well.
Daytime running light on/off from the radio
The daytime running lights can be switched on and off from the infotainment screen.
Rain light
In rain the headlights come on automatically and the beam is widened to sharpen visibility; it is only enabled on cars with Bi-Xenon headlights.
hardware requiredInterior lighting brightness from the head unit
The brightness of the cabin lighting is made adjustable from the infotainment menu.
Windows / Mirrors
Rear wiper in reverse gear
When reverse gear is selected, the rear wiper runs automatically.
hardware requiredRight mirror dipping in reverse gear
When reverse gear is selected, the right door mirror tilts down for a view of the kerb.
Instrument Cluster
Changing the cluster welcome logo
The welcome logo of the instrument cluster is changed to the S4 or RS4 logo.
Instrument cluster greeting
When the ignition is switched on, the instrument needles sweep to the end of the scale and return.
Battery status display in the MMI
The battery status is made viewable from the MMI screen.
Lap timer and oil temperature
A Laptimer that measures lap times and the engine oil temperature reading are added to the cluster.
Safety
Seat belt warning deactivation
The warning given when the belt is not fastened is disabled.
Locking / Keys
Door lock confirmation sound with DWA
On cars with the original alarm, an audible confirmation is given when the doors are locked.
hardware required
Comfort
Releasing the parking brake without the brake pedal
The electronic parking brake is made releasable without the condition of pressing the brake pedal.
Parking brake releasing on throttle
When the accelerator is pressed, the electronic parking brake releases by itself even if the seat belt is not fastened.
Multimedia
Digital speed display (Driving School)
A digital speed display is added to the infotainment screen via the Driving School page; it cannot be enabled on facelift models.
Changing the infotainment start-up logo
The radio start-up logo is replaced with the S4 or S Line logo; on facelift A4s there is no logo option.
Video playback while driving
On a unit that can already play video, playback is made to continue while the car is moving; no new video capability is added to the car.
Parking / Cameras
Optical parking display
The graphic display of the parking sensors is added to the infotainment screen; it cannot be enabled on facelift models.
Performance
Speeding up accelerator pedal response
The transfer of accelerator pedal commands to the engine is made sharper.
Start-Stop
Start-Stop with memory
The Start-Stop system remembers the driver's last on/off choice.
Driver Assistance
Tyre pressure monitoring system activation
The tyre pressure monitoring system is brought into service; the infotainment system must have the Green Engineering Menu.
Drive Modes
Audi Drive Select (drive mode) activation
The Audi Drive Select menu, left inactive at the factory, is enabled in software so throttle response, steering weight and transmission settings can be changed by mode selection.
Activations
2 records
CarPlay / Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay activation (Wireless CarPlay)
By coding the MIB3 unit, Apple CarPlay used over a USB cable is made to work wirelessly.
2018+
Language / Region
Installing the Turkish language pack
The Turkish menu language, not present in the car, is loaded in software so that the infotainment menu can be used in Turkish.
Software services
3 records
Service / Maintenance
Software solution for the Audi SOS / Emergency Call Function fault
The warning "Emergency Call Function: Fault! Function not available" is cleared with special software loaded onto the SOS control unit (telematics ECU); depending on the customer's preference the system is either disabled completely or made to work again.
Permanently disabling the SOS system
Software is loaded onto the telematics unit so that the "Emergency Call Function Fault" warning on the screen is removed completely and the SOS system is taken out of service.
Bringing the SOS system back to active
The faulty SOS emergency call function is made to work again in software; it is a more extensive job in terms of labour and software.
Coding in Gaziantep
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