Volkswagen Golf 7.5 Hidden Features & Coding
Volkswagen Golf 7.5 · 2017-2020 · coding in GaziantepThere are 61 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the Volkswagen Golf 7.5. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, instrument cluster, multimedia. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2017-2020 model year range. There are also 6 activations and 8 software services on record.
Hidden features
61 records
Lighting
American-style parking light
American parking light coding is carried out for the front lighting.
Cancelling bulb fault warnings
Bulb fault warnings appearing in the lighting system are switched off.
Brake lights flashing under emergency braking
When hard braking is applied the brake lights flash like a strobe and warn the driver behind.
Setting the rear indicators as American parking lights
The rear indicator lamps are coded so that they also light as parking lights.
Increasing the footwell lighting brightness
The brightness level of the footwell lighting is raised.
hardware requiredReflector mode for the brake lights with the boot open
When the boot lid is opened the brake lights come on in reflector mode and make the car visible.
Extending the scope of Coming Home & Leaving Home
Additional lamps such as the fog light, reversing light and third brake light are included in the Coming/Leaving Home lighting.
Corvette-style rear indicators
The rear indicators are coded to work in the Corvette style.
Rear parking lights permanently on with the light stalk at 0/Auto
While the light stalk is in the 0 or Auto position the rear parking lights stay permanently on.
Disabling the headlight levelling system
On cars with a faulty headlight levelling system, the system is disabled to stop the cluster warning.
Low beam headlight flash with the lights off
When the high beam is flashed with the light stalk in the off position, the low beam headlights also flash.
Rear high beam flash
When the high beam is flashed the rear lamps light up as well.
Daytime running light on-off menu
An option to switch the daytime running lights on and off is defined in the lighting menu on the multimedia display.
Indicators on that side coming on when a door is opened
When a door is opened the indicator lamps on the opened side come on as a warning.
Raising the comfort indicator to 5 flashes
The number of flashes of the one-touch comfort indicator is raised from 3 to 5.
Motorway light
When the speed exceeds 140 km/h the headlights come on automatically.
Daytime running lights going out when the parking brake is applied
When the handbrake is applied, the daytime running lights switch off automatically.
American parking light with adjustable brightness
The American parking light coding is done so that the brightness level can be adjusted.
Daytime running lights going out on headlight flash
The daytime running lights go out for as long as the high beam is flashed.
Fog lights coming on with the high beam flash
The moment the high beam is flashed the fog lights also come on.
hardware requiredRear parking lights flashing with the indicator
When the indicator is used, the rear parking lights flash along with it.
Fog lights flashing with the indicator
When the indicator is used the fog lights also flash like an indicator lamp.
Front daytime running lights flashing with the indicator
When the indicator is used, the front daytime running lights also flash like indicator lamps.
Setting the fog lights as cornering lights
When the steering wheel is turned the fog light on the side being turned to comes on and provides cornering illumination.
hardware requiredRain light
When rain is detected the headlights come on automatically.
Windows / Mirrors
Folding the mirrors by holding the remote button
The folding mirrors are coded to fold when the remote button is held down.
hardware requiredRear wiper running in reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged while the front wipers are running, the rear wiper comes on automatically.
Right mirror dipping in reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged the right door mirror moves to a downward position.
Sunroof open-close from the remote
The sunroof is made fully openable and closable with the remote control button.
hardware requiredAutomatic closing of the windows and sunroof in rain
When rain is detected the windows and sunroof left open are closed automatically.
hardware required
Steering Wheel
Firmer steering
On cars without drive modes the steering feel is set to be firmer.
Instrument Cluster
Virtual cockpit top speed coding
The upper limit of the speed scale in the digital cluster is changed to 320 km/h or 280 km/h.
hardware requiredChanging the digital cluster theme
A different, more dynamic-looking theme is loaded onto the digital instrument cluster.
hardware requiredAdding the "R" logo to the virtual cockpit
Coding is carried out so that the R logo is shown on the digital cluster display.
hardware requiredCluster lighting staying on permanently
The instrument cluster lighting is set to stay permanently on.
Instrument cluster greeting
When the ignition is switched on, the instrument needles sweep to the end of the scale and return to the starting position.
Lap timer (Laptimer)
A timer function that measures lap times is added to the trip computer.
Changing the trip computer start-up logo (R, GTI, GTD)
On pre-facelift cars and cars with a colour trip computer the start-up logo is changed to R, GTI or GTD.
hardware requiredTrip computer theme (carbon / orange)
The carbon theme is loaded on cars with a colour trip computer and the orange theme on facelift cars.
hardware requiredAdditional fuel gauge in the trip computer
The amount of fuel that needs to be added is shown in litres in the trip computer.
Safety
ESC Sport and ESC Off
Sport and Off levels are made available for ESC; in the factory setting only ASR can be disabled.
Seat belt warning deactivation
The audible and visual warning given when the belt is not fastened is disabled.
Bringing the TSC system into service
The TSC system that comes disabled on the car is activated.
Strengthening the XDS locking differential
The intervention level of the XDS electronic differential lock is increased.
Strengthening hill-start assist
The effect of the holding assistance that comes in during a hill start is increased.
Locking / Keys
Automatic door locking while the key is outside
On cars with keyless entry and start, the doors lock automatically when they are closed while the key is outside the car.
hardware requiredLocking the doors with the remote while the car is running
On cars with a keyless start system the doors can be locked from outside with the remote while the engine is running.
hardware requiredAnti-theft alarm activation
The alarm function that gives an audible and visual warning in the event of interference with the car is activated.
Door lock confirmation sound from the horn
When the doors are locked and unlocked with the remote the horn gives a short confirmation beep.
Climate Control
Fan speed display in climate control Auto mode
While the climate control runs in the Auto position the fan level is also shown on the display.
Comfort
Easy Entry
On memory seats the seat moves back automatically and returns to its previous position as the driver gets in and out.
hardware required
Multimedia
Driving School display
The Driving School menu, which shows the instantaneous speed and indicator direction on the multimedia display, is enabled.
Changing the multimedia start-up logo (R Line, GTI, GTD, Dynaudio)
The logo on the multimedia unit's start-up screen is changed to R Line, GTI, GTD or Dynaudio.
Infotainment theme (Skin) menu
The Skin menu, which allows the interface theme to be changed, is enabled in the infotainment system.
Multimedia and cluster colour options (10 or 30 colours)
A selection list of 10 or 30 colours is defined for the multimedia system and the instrument cluster.
2016+ · hardware requiredOff-Road menu
An Off-Road menu showing tyre angle, oil temperature and engine temperature information is added to the multimedia display.
2015+Video playback while driving
On units with Discover Pro navigation, video can be played on the screen while the car is moving.
Performance
Speeding up accelerator pedal response
The response characteristic of the accelerator pedal is changed so that it answers more quickly.
Start-Stop
Start-Stop deactivation
The automatic engine stop system is permanently disabled.
Driver Assistance
Extending the steering intervention time in lane keeping
On cars with a lane keeping system, the steering intervention time is raised to 90 or 120 seconds.
hardware required
Drive Modes
Showing the drive mode in the cluster
On cars with drive mode selection the selected mode is also shown in the instrument cluster.
hardware required
Activations
6 records
CarPlay / Android Auto
Android Auto
Using voice commands through Google Assistant, apps such as WhatsApp, Spotify and Google Maps become accessible from the car's screen.
hardware requiredApp-Connect activation (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, MirrorLink)
A chassis-number-specific activation code is generated with original Volkswagen software and App-Connect is enabled on the infotainment unit, supporting Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink.
2015-2020 · hardware requiredApple CarPlay
The iPhone is integrated into the car's screen, allowing calls, messaging, music and navigation to be used with Siri.
hardware requiredMirrorLink
The Android device's screen is mirrored onto the car's infotainment system.
hardware required
Multimedia
Voice Control activation
The voice control function is activated on supported units.
Performance
Performance Displays activation
Performance displays showing data such as power, torque and g-force are enabled in the multimedia.
Software services
8 records
Control Unit / Programming
ODIS Online programming
Online software programming of the control units is carried out via ODIS.
Registering parts such as a new headlight control unit and steering rack
Replaced parts such as the headlight control unit and steering rack are registered to the car by software.
Retrofit / Adaptation
Registering a retrofitted multifunction steering wheel
A multifunction steering wheel fitted later is registered to the car and coded.
hardware required
Service / Maintenance
Cancelling the "P" position gear switch warning
The warning message given while the gear lever is in the P position is disabled.
Battery registration
The replaced battery is registered in the car's energy management system.
Correcting a coding error or fault
Incorrect coding carried out elsewhere beforehand is detected and corrected.
Switching hidden features off for the inspection
Hidden features that have been enabled are temporarily returned to their original state before the technical inspection.
Fixing the phone out of service fault
The "phone out of service" fault appearing in the multimedia is solved by software.
Coding in Gaziantep
To have hidden features and coding carried out on a Volkswagen Golf 7.5 in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.