Skoda Octavia A5 Hidden Features & Coding
Skoda Octavia A5 · 2009-2012 · coding in GaziantepThere are 25 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the Skoda Octavia A5. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, safety, instrument cluster. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2009-2012 model year range. There are also 1 software service on record.
Hidden features
25 records
Lighting
American-style parking light
The indicator lamps are coded to also stay on as parking lights.
Flashing brake lights and hazard lights under emergency braking
When hard braking is applied the brake lights flash like a strobe and the hazard warning lights come on.
Rear parking lights permanently on
While the light switch is in the "0" or "Auto" position the rear parking lights stay permanently on.
American-style parking light in the rear indicators
The rear indicator lamps are coded to also stay on as parking lights; this cannot be enabled on 2009 model cars.
2010-2012Coming Home (cars without a light sensor)
On cars without a light sensor, Coming Home lighting is enabled and triggered by a single flash of the high beam when getting out.
Coming Home / Leaving Home with parking lights and fog lights
Coming Home and Leaving Home lighting is coded to run through the parking lights and fog lights.
hardware requiredMaking Coming Home automatic
On cars with a light sensor, Coming Home lighting is set to activate by itself.
hardware requiredCornering-sensitive fog light
When the steering wheel is turned the fog light on the side being turned to comes on and provides cornering illumination.
hardware requiredInner section of the rear parking lights coming on when braking
The inner section of the rear lamp cluster also lights up when braking; this cannot be enabled on 2009 model cars.
2010-2012Front fog lights coming on in reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged in the dark the front fog lights come on and illuminate the manoeuvre.
hardware requiredIncreasing the comfort indicator count
The number of flashes of the one-touch comfort indicator is set to 4 or 5.
Fog lights coming on with the headlight flash
When the headlights are flashed, the fog lights come on as well.
hardware requiredDaytime running light switching off with the indicator
When the indicator is used the daytime running light on that side goes out, making the indicator more visible.
Tail lights and indicators flashing together
The brake lights are made to flash at the same time as the indicators; this cannot be enabled on 2009 model cars.
2010-2012Daytime running light on/off menu in the trip computer
The daytime running lights can be switched on and off from the trip computer menu.
Windows / Mirrors
Mirror folding from the remote
On cars with folding mirrors the mirrors are made foldable with the remote control.
hardware required
Instrument Cluster
Additional fuel gauge
The amount of fuel that needs to be added is shown in litres in the trip computer.
Instrument cluster greeting
When the ignition is switched on the instrument needles sweep to the end of the scale and return; this can only be done on cars built after June 2012.
After June 2012
Safety
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 from the factory is enabled.
Strengthening the XDS locking differential
The intervention level of the XDS electronic differential lock is increased.
Strengthening hill-start assist
The holding effect of the hill hold assist is increased.
Locking / Keys
Door lock confirmation sound with DWA
On cars with the original alarm (DWA) an audible confirmation is given when the doors are locked.
hardware required
Multimedia
Driving School feature
Instantaneous speed and indicator direction are shown on the multimedia display; this can only be enabled on RCD 310 head units.
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
Software services
1 record
Lighting
Registering the LED number plate bulb
LED number plate bulbs are registered to the car so that a bulb failure warning is not given.
Coding in Gaziantep
To have hidden features and coding carried out on a Skoda Octavia A5 in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.