Volkswagen Passat B8.5 Hidden Features & Coding
Volkswagen Passat B8.5 · 2019-2024 · coding in GaziantepThere are 66 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the Volkswagen Passat B8.5. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, instrument cluster, multimedia. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2019-2024 model year range. There are also 7 activations, 14 software services and 1 retrofit item on record.
Hidden features
66 records
Lighting
Raising the number of ambient lighting colours to 30
On ambient lighting that offers 3 or 10 colours from the factory the number of selectable colours is raised to 30.
hardware requiredAmerican-style parking light
The front indicator lamps are coded to stay permanently on in the parking position.
Flashing brake lights and hazard warning under emergency braking
When hard braking is applied the brake lights flash like a strobe and the hazard lights come on.
Brake lights strobing under emergency braking
Under hard braking the brake lights flash as a warning.
Setting the rear indicators as American parking lights
The rear indicator lamps are coded to work like permanently lit parking lights.
Rear fog lights flashing with the indicator
When indicating, the rear fog lights flash along with the indicators.
Increasing the footwell lighting brightness
The brightness of the footwell lighting is raised from the 89% level to 100%.
hardware requiredAssigning extra lights to Coming Home / Leaving Home
Additional lights are included in the lamp group that comes on during Coming Home and Leaving Home.
Making Coming Home automatic
On cars with a light sensor the Coming Home lighting activates by itself when darkness is detected.
hardware requiredCorvette-style rear indicators
The rear indicators are coded to work in a sweeping/sequential manner as on Corvettes.
Rear parking lights on with the light stalk at 0 or Auto
While the light switch is in the "0" or "Auto" position the rear parking lights stay permanently on.
Coming Home / Leaving Home on cars without a light sensor
On cars without a light sensor the coming home and leaving home lighting is activated.
Low beam headlight flash with the lights off
On cars with halogen headlights, when the high beam is flashed with the headlights off, the low beam lamps flash too.
All rear lamps coming on when braking
When braking, the entire rear lamp cluster lights up instead of only the outer brake light sections as usual.
Reversing lights flashing with the indicator
The reversing lights are set to flash together with the indicators.
Increasing the brightness of the daytime LEDs
The light intensity of the daytime running lamps is raised.
Increasing the comfort indicator count
The one-touch comfort indicator is set to flash 4 or 5 times instead of 3.
Daytime running light on/off from the multimedia
An option that switches the daytime running lights on and off is added to the lighting settings on the multimedia display.
Motorway light activation
The motorway light function, which extends the headlight beam at high speeds, is enabled.
Daytime running lights going out with the parking brake
When the handbrake is applied the daytime running lamps go out automatically.
American parking light with adjustable brightness
The brightness level of the American parking light is made adjustable to the desired value.
Daytime running lights flashing with the high beam flash
When the high beam is flashed the daytime running lights flash as well.
Fog lights coming on with the headlight flash
The fog lights come on together when the high beam is flashed.
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 light on the relevant side also flashes in the indicator rhythm.
hardware requiredFront daytime running lights flashing with the indicator
When the indicator is used, the front daytime running lights also flash like indicator lamps.
Fog lights working as a cornering lamp
When the steering wheel is turned the fog light on the relevant side comes on and provides turn-responsive illumination.
hardware requiredStart-Stop button pulsing like a heartbeat
On cars with keyless start the light of the engine start button pulses like a heartbeat.
hardware requiredReversed high beam flash
The direction in which the stalk operates is reversed, changing the high beam flash movement.
Rain light activation
The function that adapts the headlight illumination to the rain when the wipers are running is enabled.
Rain light and motorway light
On cars with a light sensor, automatic headlight activation in rain and at high speed is enabled.
hardware required
Windows / Mirrors
Folding the mirrors by holding the button
The folding mirrors are set to fold when the remote button is held down instead of a single press.
hardware requiredRear wiper in reverse gear
When reverse gear is selected while the front wipers are running, the rear wiper engages automatically.
hardware requiredRight mirror tilting in reverse gear
When reverse gear is selected, the right door mirror dips for a view of the kerb.
Tear Wiping
After the screen wash the wiper runs once more a short time later and cleans the remaining water.
Sunroof control from the remote
By holding the remote control button the sunroof can be fully opened and closed.
hardware requiredAutomatic closing of windows and sunroof in rain
When rain is detected on the parked car the windows and sunroof close by themselves.
Highline
Steering Wheel
Firmer steering
The hydraulic steering assistance is reduced to obtain a heavier steering feel.
Instrument Cluster
Adding the R-Line logo to the digital cluster
Coding is carried out so that the R-Line logo is shown in the digital instrument cluster.
hardware requiredChanging the digital cluster theme
Different theme appearances containing additional animations are loaded onto the Active Info Display.
hardware required320 km/h or 280 km/h scale in the virtual cockpit
The Active Info Display speed scale is coded so that the top speed value is 320 km/h or 280 km/h.
hardware requiredCluster lighting staying on permanently
The instrument cluster lighting stays permanently on independently of the headlights.
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.
Making the colour trip computer orange
On cars with analogue dials the colour of the colour trip computer display is changed to orange.
hardware requiredLap timer (Laptimer)
A timer function that measures lap times is added to the trip computer.
Additional fuel gauge in the trip computer
Additional fuel information showing how many more litres the tank can take is added to the trip computer.
Safety
ESC Sport and ESC off
The system, which at the factory only switches off ASR, is coded to also offer ESC Sport and fully off ESC levels.
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 function, which reduces the torque steer felt in the steering wheel, is enabled.
Strengthening the XDS locking differential
The intervention level of the XDS electronic differential lock is set to the Strong position.
Strengthening hill-start assist
The holding time and sensitivity of the hill start assistance are changed.
Locking / Keys
Anti-theft alarm coding
The alarm function that gives an audible and visual warning on interference with the car is activated.
Locking with the remote on keyless cars
On cars with a keyless start system the doors can also be locked with the remote control button.
hardware requiredDoor lock confirmation by horn
When the car is locked and unlocked with the remote a short confirmation beep is given by the horn.
Remote lock buttons being active with the engine running
While the engine is running the lock and unlock buttons of the remote control stay active.
Climate Control
Showing the fan speed in Auto mode
While the climate control is in automatic mode the blower level is made visible on the display.
Comfort
Easy Entry seat function
On cars with memory seats the automatic seat retraction that makes getting in and out easier is enabled.
hardware required
Multimedia
Using YouTube and a browser from an Android phone
The Android phone screen is mirrored on the car display so that YouTube and an internet browser can be used; it does not work with Apple and Huawei phones.
hardware requiredDriving School feature
The instantaneous speed and the direction of the indicator used are shown on the multimedia display.
Changing the infotainment start-up logo
The logo on the unit's start-up screen is changed to the R, R-Line, GTI, GTD or Dynaudio options.
10 colour options in the multimedia and the cluster
The number of selectable colours for the multimedia display and the cluster is raised to 10 or 30.
Off-Road menu
An Off-Road menu showing off-road information is added to the multimedia system.
2016+Watching video while driving (Discover Pro)
Playing videos from a USB stick on the display while the car is moving is enabled; it only works via a USB Type-C stick.
2019+ · hardware required
Performance
Speeding up accelerator pedal response
The accelerator pedal response curve is changed to give a sharper answer to pedal input.
Start-Stop
Start-Stop deactivation
The Start-Stop system, which stops the engine by itself, is disabled.
Drive Modes
Showing the drive mode change in the cluster
When the drive mode is changed it is also shown in the information cluster.
Activations
7 records
CarPlay / Android Auto
App-Connect activation
App-Connect activation is also carried out as a separate service for the Passat B8.
Wireless Android Auto
With the same software Android Auto also becomes usable without a cable; however, wireless Android Auto does not work on 2019 model cars.
2020+ · hardware requiredWireless CarPlay activation
Apple CarPlay, used by plugging a cable into the Type-C USB port, is converted to a wireless connection by software; the phone connects automatically when you get into the car and pairing is not needed every time.
2019 · hardware required
Navigation
Built-in navigation licence activation
On facelift Volkswagen models the navigation, which is inactive from the factory, is enabled by registering a licence through the original software and becomes usable from the multimedia display.
hardware requiredNavigation display in the virtual cockpit (Active Info Display)
On cars with a digital instrument cluster the navigation is also shown in the cluster; on the Elegance, R-Line and Style trims a full-screen map appears, while on base trims such as Life a compass view appears.
Elegance · hardware requiredDual navigation activation
The original navigation licence that the manufacturer supplies disabled is permanently enabled with coding and an update; the map is shown both on the multimedia display and in the virtual cockpit.
hardware required
Performance
Performance Displays activation
On supported units, performance displays such as power and torque are enabled.
Software services
14 records
Lighting
Software correction of headlight faults
Fault entries in the lighting system are cleared through software.
Registering the LED number plate lamp
The fitted LED number plate lamp is registered to the car so that a bulb failure warning is prevented.
hardware required
Control Unit / Programming
ODIS online programming
The control units are connected to the manufacturer's online server and programmed with ODIS.
Online SVM, parameterisation and target-actual work
The car's hardware configuration is updated through the manufacturer's online system with SVM, parameterisation and a target-actual comparison.
Multimedia
Repairing a crashed Bluetooth system
The Bluetooth/phone module whose software has crashed, giving the "Telephone currently out of service" warning, is brought back into operation.
Retrofit / Adaptation
Registering retrofitted IQ LED Matrix headlights
Aftermarket IQ LED Matrix headlights of Chinese/Taiwanese manufacture are registered to the car in software.
Registering retrofitted IQ LED rear lights
Aftermarket IQ LED rear lights of Chinese/Taiwanese manufacture are registered to the car in software.
Service / Maintenance
Fixing the "Only leave the vehicle in P" fault
The problem that causes the "Error: Service! Only leave the vehicle in 'P'" warning shown in the cluster is solved by software.
Battery registration
The replaced battery is registered to the energy management and the charging strategy is set according to the new battery.
Correcting a coding error or fault
Fault records caused by incorrect coding are detected and eliminated.
Returning the lighting coding to original for the technical inspection
Before the vehicle inspection the hidden features related to lighting are returned to the factory setting.
Fully disabling the SOS system
The SOS emergency call function is switched off completely and the "SOS Error" / "Emergency Call Fault" messages on the display are permanently removed.
Bringing the SOS system back into service
The faulty SOS system is repaired by software and made to work again; it requires more extensive coding.
Software solution for the Volkswagen SOS / emergency call function fault
The warning "Error: Emergency call function. Please visit a workshop." is eliminated with special software loaded onto the SOS control unit (Telematic ECU) through the OBD2 socket; depending on the customer's preference the system is either switched off or made to work again.
Retrofit
1 record
Retrofit / Adaptation
Original reversing camera and folding mirror integration
An original reversing camera and electrically folding mirrors are fitted to the car and registered in software.
Coding in Gaziantep
To have hidden features and coding carried out on a Volkswagen Passat B8.5 in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.