Skoda Fabia 3 Hidden Features & Coding
Skoda Fabia 3 · 2015-2021 · coding in GaziantepThere are 36 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the Skoda Fabia 3. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, instrument cluster, safety. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2015-2021 model year range. There are also 4 activations and 7 software services on record.
Hidden features
36 records
Lighting
American-style parking indicators
The front indicator lamps stay on continuously like 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.
Rear headlight-flash activation
When the headlights are flashed, the selected rear lights such as the reversing lamp, rear fog lamp, number plate light or third brake light also come on.
American-style parking light in the rear indicators
The rear indicator lamps stay on continuously like parking lights.
American-style parking light in the mirror indicators
The indicator lamps inside the mirrors stay on continuously like parking lights.
hardware requiredComing Home / Leaving Home customisation
The desired lamps, such as the front fog light or the third brake light, are added to the coming-home and leaving-home lighting.
Coming Home and Leaving Home activation (cars without a light sensor)
On cars without a light sensor, the coming-home and leaving-home lighting is brought into service.
Cornering-sensitive fog light
In corners the fog light on the relevant side comes on automatically according to the steering direction.
hardware requiredTail lights permanently on with the light stalk at "0" or "Auto"
With the light switch in the off or automatic position, the tail lights stay on continuously.
Increasing daytime LED brightness
The brightness level of the daytime running LEDs is raised.
hardware requiredDaytime running lights going out when the parking brake is applied
When the parking brake is applied, the daytime running lights go out automatically.
Front daytime running lights going out on headlight flash
When the headlights are flashed, the front daytime running lights go out.
Fog lights coming on with the headlight flash
When the headlights are flashed, the fog lights accompany the high beams as well.
hardware requiredDimming the LEDs on indicator
When the indicator is used, the brightness of the LED headlight on that side is reduced or it goes out completely.
hardware requiredRear parking lights flashing with the indicator
When the indicator is used, the tail lights and the indicators flash alternately or synchronised.
Front daytime running lights flashing with the indicator
When the indicator is used, the front daytime running lights and the indicators flash alternately or synchronised.
Front fog lamps flashing with the indicator
When the indicator is used, the front fog lights flash alternately or at the same time as the indicators.
hardware required
Windows / Mirrors
Rear wiper running automatically in reverse gear
When reverse gear is selected, the rear wiper runs by itself.
Steering Wheel
Steering weight setting
The steering assistance level is changed so that a more precise steering feel is provided.
Instrument Cluster
Additional fuel gauge
The amount of fuel that needs to be added to the tank is shown in litres in the trip computer.
Instrument cluster greeting
When the ignition is switched on, the instrument needles briefly sweep to the end of the scale and return.
Lap timer (Laptimer)
The stopwatch function used to measure lap times is enabled.
Oil temperature gauge
The engine oil temperature is shown on the information screen.
Safety
ESC Sport and ESC off
Sport mode and full-off steps are added to the ESC system; as standard only ASR can be disabled.
Switching off the seat belt warning
The warning sound given when the belt is not fastened is disabled.
Strengthening the XDS locking differential
The intervention of the electronic locking differential is increased, improving road holding.
Strengthening hill-start assist
The hill-start assist system is made to work more effectively.
hardware required
Locking / Keys
Anti-theft alarm coding
The alarm system in the car is brought into service by coding.
Door lock confirmation sound from the horn
An audible confirmation is given with the horn when the doors are locked.
Climate Control
Fan speed display in climate control Auto mode
While the climate control is running in automatic mode, the fan step is also shown on the screen.
Multimedia
Driving School mode
The live speed and indicator information is shown on the infotainment screen.
Changing the infotainment start-up logo
The logo on the infotainment start-up screen is replaced with special logos such as Monte Carlo, vRS or Sportline.
Off-Road menu
An Off-Road menu showing information such as wheel angle, oil temperature and coolant temperature is brought into service in the trip computer.
Performance
Speeding up accelerator pedal response
The accelerator pedal response is sharpened so that a faster acceleration feel is obtained.
Driver Assistance
Adaptive Cruise Control and Front Assist calibration
The adaptive cruise control and front assist systems are calibrated.
hardware requiredLane keeping assistant activation
On cars with a lane keeping camera on the windscreen, the lane keeping assistant is brought into service.
hardware required
Activations
4 records
CarPlay / Android Auto
Wireless SmartLink (wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto)
The Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connection already present in the car is activated to work wirelessly.
SmartLink activation
SmartLink is enabled so that Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink become usable.
Navigation
Built-in navigation licence activation
On Skoda models with an MIB3 unit, the navigation left inactive at the factory is enabled by registering a licence through the original software and made available on the multimedia display.
hardware requiredNavigation display in the Virtual Cockpit
On cars with a digital instrument cluster the map and route information are also shown in the instrument cluster.
hardware required
Software services
7 records
Control Unit / Programming
Online part registration
Online registration of parts such as the headlight control unit and the steering rack to the car is carried out.
Service / Maintenance
Clearing the "Service: only leave the vehicle in P" fault
The warning "Service: only leave the vehicle in P" that appears in the instrument cluster is removed.
Switching off the lighting codings before the inspection
Lighting codings that would not pass the inspection, such as American parking lights and strobe indicators, are reverted before the inspection.
Permanently disabling the SOS system
The SOS emergency call function is switched off completely and the SOS / emergency call fault warnings on the display are permanently removed.
Bringing the SOS system back into service
The fault is eliminated by software and the SOS emergency call system is made to work again; this method requires more extensive coding.
Service maintenance reminder reset
After maintenance, the service and oil service reminders are reset.
Software solution for the Skoda SOS / emergency call function fault
The warning "Error: Emergency call function. Please visit a workshop.", which appears continuously on the cluster display, is eliminated by loading software onto the SOS control unit (Telematic ECU); depending on the customer's preference the system is either switched off completely or made to work again.
Coding in Gaziantep
To have hidden features and coding carried out on a Skoda Fabia 3 in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.