Audi A5 B8 Hidden Features & Coding
Audi A5 B8 · 2007-2016 · coding in GaziantepThere are 31 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the Audi A5 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 front indicators are coded to stay on continuously like parking lights.
Brake light flashing and hazard lights under emergency braking
Under hard braking the brake lights flash and the hazard lights come on automatically.
Cornering-sensitive fog light
The fog light on the side of the turn comes on and provides cornering illumination.
Rear parking lights on during the day too with the light stalk at "0"/"Auto"
With the light switch in the "0" or "Auto" position, the rear parking lights stay on during the day as well.
Increasing the brightness of the daytime LED headlights
The brightness level of the daytime running LEDs is raised.
Motorway light
At speeds above 110 km/h the beam is narrowed so that a greater distance is lit.
hardware requiredDaytime running lights going out when the parking brake is applied
When the parking brake is applied, the daytime running lights go out.
Fog lights coming on with the headlight flash
When the headlights are flashed, the fog lights come on as well.
Dimming the LED headlights on indicator
When the indicator is used, the brightness of the LED headlight on that side is lowered so that the indicator is more visible.
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 are made switchable on and off from the radio menu.
Rain light
When rain is detected the headlights come on automatically and visibility is improved.
hardware requiredInterior lighting brightness from the head unit
The brightness of the cabin lighting becomes adjustable from the infotainment menu.
Windows / Mirrors
Rear wiper running in reverse gear
When reverse gear is selected, the rear wiper comes on automatically.
Right mirror dipping in reverse gear
When reverse gear is selected, the right door mirror turns down for a view of the kerb.
Instrument Cluster
Changing the cluster welcome logo
The welcome logo at cluster start-up is changed to S4 or RS4.
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 current state of the battery becomes viewable from the MMI screen.
Lap timer and oil temperature (Laptimer)
Lap time measurement and the engine oil temperature reading are enabled in the cluster.
Safety
Deactivating the seat belt warning
The audible and visual warning given when the belt is not fastened is disabled.
Locking / Keys
Door lock confirmation sound with DWA
On cars with the original alarm (DWA), an audible confirmation is given while the doors are locked.
hardware required
Comfort
Releasing the parking brake without the brake pedal
The electronic parking brake becomes 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)
The Driving School screen, which shows the live speed on the infotainment screen, is enabled.
Changing the infotainment start-up logo
The logo on the infotainment start-up screen is set to S5 or S Line.
Video playback while driving
On units that can play video, playback is made to continue while the car is moving as well.
Parking / Cameras
Optical parking display
The distance information from the parking sensors is shown graphically on the infotainment screen.
Performance
Speeding up accelerator pedal response
The accelerator pedal response curve is changed so that pedal input is answered more quickly.
Start-Stop
Start-Stop with memory
The Start-Stop system remembers the last on/off choice made.
Driver Assistance
Tyre pressure monitoring system activation
The system that monitors tyre pressure is brought into service.
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
Loading the Turkish language pack onto MMI 3G units
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
To have hidden features and coding carried out on a Audi A5 B8 in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.