Skoda Octavia A7 Hidden Features & Coding
Skoda Octavia A7 · 2013-2020 · coding in GaziantepThere are 38 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the Skoda Octavia A7. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, instrument cluster, multimedia. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2013-2020 model year range. There are also 6 activations and 6 software services on record.
Hidden features
38 records
Lighting
American-style parking light
The front indicator lamps are coded to stay permanently on in the parking position.
American-style parking light in the rear indicators
The rear indicator lamps are also made to stay permanently on in the parking position.
Cornering-sensitive fog light
When the steering wheel is turned, the fog light on the side of the turn comes on and lights the inside of the corner.
Increasing daytime LED brightness
The brightness level of the daytime running light LEDs is raised.
Motorway light
At speeds above 110 km/h the headlight beam changes to illuminate further ahead; this only works on cars with Bi-Xenon headlights.
hardware requiredDaytime running lights going out on headlight flash
The daytime running lights go out temporarily when the high beam is flashed.
Fog lights coming on with the headlight flash
The fog lights come on together when the high beam is flashed.
Dimming the daytime LEDs while indicating
When the indicator is used the daytime LED on that side is dimmed for the visibility of the indicator.
Daytime running lights flashing with the indicator
When the indicator is used the daytime running light flashes like an indicator lamp.
Daytime running light on/off from the head unit
The daytime running lights are made switchable on and off from the infotainment unit menu.
Rain light
The headlights come on automatically when rain is detected; this only works on cars with Bi-Xenon headlights.
hardware required
Windows / Mirrors
Rear wiper running in reverse gear
When reverse gear is selected, the rear wiper comes on automatically.
Right mirror dipping in reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged the right door mirror tilts down for a view of the kerb.
Fully opening and closing the sunroof from the remote
The sunroof is made fully openable and closable with the remote.
Automatic closing of the windows and sunroof in rain
When rain is detected, windows and the sunroof that were left open close by themselves.
Steering Wheel
Firmer steering
On cars without drive mode selection the steering is coded to feel heavier.
Instrument Cluster
Additional fuel gauge
The trip computer shows the amount of fuel that needs to be added in litres.
Changing the digital cluster theme
The vRS carbon theme is loaded onto the digital cluster display.
hardware required280 km/h top speed coding in the virtual cockpit
The digital cluster is coded so that the final value of the speed scale is 280 km/h.
hardware requiredInstrument cluster greeting
When the ignition is switched on, the instrument needles sweep to the end of the scale and return.
Changing the colour trip computer start-up logo to vRS
The vRS logo is shown when the colour information display starts up.
hardware requiredCarbon theme for the colour trip computer
On cars with a colour information display the display is switched to the vRS carbon theme.
hardware requiredLap timer (Laptimer)
A Laptimer function that measures lap times is added to the trip computer menu.
Safety
ESC Sport and ESC Off
ESC Sport and fully off ESC levels are added to cars on which only ASR could be switched off from the factory.
Seat belt warning deactivation
The warning given when the belt is not fastened is switched off.
Strengthening the XDS electronic differential lock
The intervention level of the XDS system on the inner wheel in corners is increased.
Strengthening hill-start assist
The holding time and effect of the hill start assist are increased.
Locking / Keys
Anti-theft alarm coding
The anti-theft alarm system in the car is enabled by coding.
Door lock confirmation sound from the horn
When the doors are locked with the remote, the horn gives a short confirmation sound.
Climate Control
Fan speed display in climate control Auto mode
While the climate control is in the Auto position the blower level is also shown on the display.
Comfort
Easy Entry seat function
On cars with a memory seat the driver's seat moves back automatically when getting in and out.
hardware required
Multimedia
Driving School (instantaneous speed and indicator display)
Instantaneous speed and indicator direction are shown on the multimedia display.
Infotainment start-up logo change
The start-up logo of the infotainment unit is replaced with the vRS or Laurin & Klement logo.
Extra colour options for the multimedia and the cluster
10 colour options are added to the multimedia and instrument lighting; for an additional fee the number of options can be raised to 30 colours.
Off-Road menu
An Off-Road menu showing off-road driving information is added to the multimedia display.
2016+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 accelerator pedal characteristic is changed to give a sharper response.
Start-Stop
Start-Stop deactivation
The Start-Stop system, which stops the engine by itself, is disabled.
Activations
6 records
CarPlay / Android Auto
Android Auto activation
Android Auto, which transfers the Android phone to the car display, is made available; a USB port replacement is not required.
Apple CarPlay activation
Apple CarPlay, which connects the iPhone to the car display, is made available; on 2015-2016 model cars the USB port must be replaced for it to work.
USB port replacement needed for 2015-2016 · hardware requiredMirrorLink activation
The MirrorLink screen mirroring function, which works with a limited number of Android and Windows devices, is enabled.
SmartLink activation
An activation code generated for the specific chassis number is loaded onto the unit so that the SmartLink menu that comes disabled on the Octavia is made available; on the unit with Harman navigation the work is done via OBD with an SD card, while on the Technisat unit without navigation the 5F module is removed from the glovebox.
2015-2019 · hardware required
Multimedia
Voice control activation
The voice command function of the infotainment system is activated.
Performance
Online activation of the performance displays
Instantaneous power in kW, boost pressure, a G-force display and a lap timer are enabled in the multimedia.
Software services
6 records
Control Unit / Programming
ODIS online programming
An online software update is loaded onto the control units via ODIS.
Service / Maintenance
Battery registration
The replaced battery is registered to the car's energy management system.
Correcting a coding error or fault
Faults caused by incorrect coding are eliminated.
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.
Coding in Gaziantep
To have hidden features and coding carried out on a Skoda Octavia A7 in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.