Skoda Kodiaq Hidden Features & Coding
Skoda Kodiaq · coding in GaziantepThere are 58 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the Skoda Kodiaq. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, instrument cluster, windows / mirrors. There are also 4 activations, 9 software services and 1 retrofit item on record.
Hidden features
58 records
Lighting
30-colour ambient lighting
On cars with 10 ambient colours the number of colour options is raised to 30.
American-style parking light (front indicators)
The front indicator lamps stay on continuously like parking lights, giving a US-style look.
Strobe and hazard lights under emergency braking
Under hard braking the brake lights flash and the hazard lights come on automatically, warning the driver behind.
Rear parking lights coming on with the indicator
During the indicator the rear parking lights also flash together with the indicator lamps; if desired the orange indicator can be disabled to produce a fully red Corvette-style look.
American-style parking light in the rear indicator
The rear indicator lamps stay on continuously at low brightness.
Footwell lighting brightness
The footwell lighting brightness, 89% from the factory, is raised to 100%.
Extra lamps for Coming/Leaving Home
The selected lamps, such as the fog light, third brake light, cornering light or rear fog light, are included in the welcome and farewell lighting.
Cornering-sensitive fog light (cornering illumination)
At low speeds the fog light on the side of the turn comes on and lights the inside of the corner.
Coming/Leaving Home on a car without a light sensor
On cars without a light sensor, the welcome and farewell lighting is activated.
Low beam headlight flash with the lights off
When the headlights are flashed with the lights off, the low beam also engages and the momentary illumination increases.
Increasing daytime LED brightness
The brightness level of the daytime running lights, which are dimmed when the headlights come on, is raised.
Daytime rear parking light
With the light switch in the 0 or Auto position, the rear parking lights are on during the day as well.
Switching the daytime running lights on and off from the infotainment
Switching the daytime running lights (DRL) on and off becomes possible from the infotainment menu.
Comfort indicator 4-5 flashes
The number of flashes of the single-touch comfort indicator is raised from 3 to 4 or 5.
Motorway light
At speeds above 110 km/h the beam width is narrowed and the headlight range is extended.
hardware requiredSwitching the DRL off with the parking brake
While the handbrake is applied, the daytime running lights go out.
DRL behaviour on the headlight flash
The behaviour of the daytime running lights/LEDs during a headlight flash is changed; the source mentions going out in one place and accompanying the flash in another.
Fog lights joining the headlight flash
When the headlights are flashed, the fog lights come on as well.
Dimming the DRL on indicator
The daytime running light on the indicating side goes out for the duration of the indicator and the visibility of the indicator increases.
DRL flashing with the indicator
When the indicator is used, the front daytime running lights flash like indicator lamps.
Breathing light in the Start-Stop button
When the ignition is switched on the engine start button light pulses like a heartbeat.
hardware requiredRain light
When rain is detected the headlights come on automatically and the beam is widened.
hardware requiredSoft fade for interior ambient lighting
When the car is locked and unlocked the interior ambient lights fade in and out gradually instead of switching on and off abruptly.
hardware required
Windows / Mirrors
Folding the mirrors by holding the button
Folding is performed when the mirror fold button is held down instead of a single press, which prevents accidental folding.
hardware requiredRear wiper in reverse gear
In wet weather the rear wiper runs automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
Dipping the right mirror in reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged the right door mirror tilts down to make the kerb and road markings easier to see.
Full sunroof open/close from the remote
The sunroof can be fully opened and closed with the remote control; as standard only the rear section tilts up.
hardware requiredTear wiping
Shortly after the wiper stops it sweeps once more to clear the remaining water streaks from the glass.
Automatic window and sunroof closing in rain
While the car is parked, the windows and sunroof close when the rain sensor detects precipitation.
hardware required
Steering Wheel
Firmer steering
Even on cars without drive mode selection the steering feel is made sportier and firmer at high speed.
Instrument Cluster
Additional fuel gauge
The approximate amount of fuel needed to fill the tank is shown in litres in the trip computer.
280 km/h scale in the digital cluster
The speed scale in the digital instrument cluster is extended up to 280 km/h.
hardware requiredvRS carbon theme in the digital cluster
The digital cluster look is changed to the sporty vRS theme with a carbon texture.
hardware requiredInstrument cluster greeting
When the ignition is switched on, the instrument needles sweep to the end of the scale and return to the starting position.
vRS start-up logo in the colour trip computer
When the ignition is switched on, the vRS logo is shown on the trip computer screen.
hardware requiredvRS carbon theme in the colour trip computer
The theme of the colour MFD trip computer is changed to the carbon/vRS look.
hardware requiredDrive mode appearing in the cluster
When a drive mode such as Eco, Normal or Sport is selected it is also shown in the information cluster.
Lap timer (Laptimer)
Lap times become measurable and recordable.
Safety
ESC Sport / ESC Off
The system, which as standard only switches off ASR, is set so that stability control can be managed in sport, partial or fully off mode.
Deactivating the seat belt warning
The audible warning given when the belt is not fastened is disabled.
TSC (Torque Stability Control) activation
Torque management is improved so that wheelspin control works more evenly on low-grip surfaces.
Strengthening the XDS electronic differential lock
The electronic brake intervention on the inner wheel in corners is increased, improving in-corner traction and roadholding.
Strengthening hill-start assist
The brake holding time is extended or the holding force increased to reduce rollback on a slope.
Locking / Keys
Anti-theft alarm
The alarm function left disabled at the factory is activated.
Door lock confirmation by horn
A short horn beep confirms that the car has been locked successfully with the remote.
Remote locking with the engine running
On cars with keyless start the doors can be locked from outside with the remote while the engine is running.
hardware required
Climate Control
Fan speed display in climate control Auto mode
The fan speed level is also shown on the display while the climate control is in automatic mode.
Comfort
Easy Entry
The driver's seat moves back automatically when getting out and returns when getting in, making entry and exit easier.
hardware required
Multimedia
10/30 colour options
Additional colour profiles are added for the cluster and the infotainment; on cars that already have 10 ambient colours the number of options is raised to 30.
Driving School mode
The live speed and indicator direction information is shown on the infotainment screen.
Infotainment start-up logo (vRS, Laurin&Klement)
The logo on the infotainment start-up screen is changed to options such as vRS, Laurin & Klement or Sportline.
Off-Road menu
A menu showing off-road driving information such as incline, compass and oil temperature is added to the infotainment screen.
Video playback while driving
On cars with a Columbus or Amundsen unit, the lock that blanks the screen once the car starts moving is disabled in software, and video/DVD playback continues while driving.
hardware required
Performance
Speeding up accelerator pedal response
The response delay of the accelerator pedal is reduced so that pull-away and mid-range acceleration feel more eager.
Audio System
Virtual Subwoofer
On cars without a physical subwoofer the existing audio system software is optimised to obtain a deeper, more bass-oriented sound.
Start-Stop
Start-Stop deactivation
Automatic stopping and restarting of the engine when the car comes to a halt is disabled.
Driver Assistance
Lane keeping assistant (Lane Assist) activation
The Lane Assist system, which at speeds above roughly 60 km/h reads the lane markings with the windscreen camera and steers the car back into the lane when it leaves the lane without indicating, is enabled by coding.
2016-2024 · hardware required
Drive Modes
Showing the drive mode in the cluster
The selected drive mode (Eco, Normal, Sport etc.) is also shown in the instrument cluster.
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 (Apple CarPlay / Android Auto)
On cars whose multimedia unit has a SmartLink menu, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are made available.
Navigation
Built-in navigation licence
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
9 records
Lighting
LED number plate light registration
A retrofitted LED number plate light is registered in the car's software.
hardware required
Control Unit / Programming
ODIS online programming
Factory software updates and online coding (SVM, DSS, IMMO, SFD/SFD2) are carried out.
Service / Maintenance
Switching off the "Only leave the vehicle in P" warning
This service warning is removed by software without any hardware change.
Battery registration
The capacity and technology data of the new battery are registered to the car so that energy management (BMS) works correctly.
Coding and fault correction
Warnings caused by incorrect coding and problems arising after failed coding are eliminated.
Inspection preparation coding
Lighting coding such as American parking lights and brake lights flashing with the indicators is returned to the original settings before the technical 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.
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.
Retrofit
1 record
Retrofit / Adaptation
Original reversing camera installation and activation
Original factory camera hardware is fitted to cars without a camera and enabled by software; dynamic guide lines and compatibility with the factory systems are provided.
hardware required
Coding in Gaziantep
To have hidden features and coding carried out on a Skoda Kodiaq in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.