Skoda Superb 3 Hidden Features & Coding
Skoda Superb 3 · 2015-2019 · coding in GaziantepThere are 57 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the Skoda Superb 3. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, instrument cluster, windows / mirrors. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2015-2019 model year range. There are also 7 activations, 9 software services and 2 retrofit items on record.
Hidden features
57 records
Lighting
30-colour ambient lighting
On cars with 10 ambient colour options the number of colours is raised to 30.
American-style parking light (front indicators)
The front indicator lamps stay permanently on like parking lights, creating 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
While indicating, the rear parking lights also flash together with the indicator; if desired the amber indicator is disabled to obtain a fully red (Corvette-style) indicator 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 the 100% level.
Extra lamps for Coming/Leaving Home
Additional lamps such as the fog light, third brake light, cornering lamp or rear fog light are added to the welcome and farewell lighting.
Turn-responsive fog light (cornering illumination)
At speeds up to 40 km/h the fog light on the side being turned to comes on and illuminates 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 high beam is flashed with the headlights switched off, the low beam also comes on.
Increasing daytime LED brightness
The brightness value of the daytime running lights, which are dimmed when the headlights come on, is raised within the legal limits.
Rear parking lights on during the day
While the light switch is in the "0" or "Auto" position the rear parking lights are also on during the day.
Comfort indicator flash count (4-5)
The number of indicator flashes given by a single touch of the indicator stalk is raised from 3 to 4 or 5.
Daytime running light on/off from the infotainment
The daytime running lights (DRL) are made switchable on and off from the multimedia menu.
Motorway light
As speed increases the beam width is narrowed and the headlight range extended; it activates above 110 km/h.
hardware requiredSwitching the DRL off with the parking brake
The daytime running lights go out while the handbrake is applied.
Behaviour of the daytime running lights when flashing the high beam
The behaviour of the daytime running lights/LEDs while the high beam is flashed is coded; the item title refers to the DRLs going out, while its description refers to the DRLs accompanying the flash.
Fog lights coming on with the headlight flash
When the headlights are flashed, the fog lights come on as well.
Dimming the DRL on indicator
While indicating, the daytime running light on the turn side goes out and the indicator becomes more visible.
Daytime running lights flashing with the indicator
The front daytime running lights flash like an indicator lamp when the indicator is used.
Breathing light in the Start-Stop button
When the ignition is switched on the engine start button light pulses like a heartbeat.
Rain light
When precipitation starts the headlights come on automatically and the beam is widened.
hardware requiredSoft fade in the interior ambient lights
When the car is locked and unlocked the interior ambient lighting increases and decreases gradually rather than instantly.
Windows / Mirrors
Folding the mirrors by holding the button
The mirrors fold when the mirror fold button is held down; accidental folding with a single touch is prevented.
Rear wiper running in reverse gear
In wet weather the rear wiper runs automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
Right mirror dipping in reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged the right door mirror turns down so that the kerb line can be seen.
Full sunroof open/close from the remote
The sunroof can be fully opened and closed with the remote control; as standard only the rear part lifts.
hardware requiredTear wiping
Shortly after the wiper stops it sweeps once more and clears the water streak left on the glass.
Automatic window and sunroof closing in rain
While the car is parked, the windows and sunroof close automatically when the rain sensor detects precipitation.
hardware required
Steering Wheel
Firmer steering
Even on cars without drive mode selection the steering feel is made firmer and sportier.
Instrument Cluster
"Extra Fuel" display
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 upper limit of the speed scale in the digital cluster is raised 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.
Colour trip computer vRS start-up logo
The vRS logo is shown on the trip computer display when the ignition is switched on.
hardware requiredColour trip computer vRS carbon theme
The theme of the colour MFD trip computer is changed to a carbon/vRS look.
hardware requiredLap timer (Laptimer)
Lap times are measured and recorded; used for track and performance driving.
Safety
ESC Sport / ESC Off
While only ASR can be switched off as standard, the stability control system becomes manageable in sport, partial or fully off mode.
Deactivating the seat belt warning
The audible warning that sounds when the seat 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 locking differential
The electronic brake intervention on the driven wheel in the corner is increased, improving cornering traction and roadholding.
Strengthening hill-start assist
To reduce rollback on a slope the brake holding time is extended and the intervention strength increased.
Locking / Keys
Remote locking with the car running
On cars with keyless start the doors can be locked from outside with the remote while the engine is running.
hardware requiredAnti-theft alarm
The factory-fitted anti-theft alarm is enabled by software.
Door lock confirmation by horn
A short horn beep confirms the car being locked with the remote.
Climate Control
Fan speed display in climate control Auto mode
With the climate control in automatic mode, the fan step is also shown on the screen.
Comfort
Easy Entry (memory seat)
The driver's seat moves back automatically when getting out and returns forward when getting in, making entry and exit easier.
hardware required
Multimedia
10/30 colour options
Additional colour profiles are defined for the cluster and the multimedia; on cars with 10 ambient colours the number of options can be raised to 30.
Driving School mode
The instantaneous vehicle speed and the direction of the indicator used are shown on the multimedia display.
Multimedia 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 enabled on the display.
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 are made 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
The Start-Stop system that shuts the engine down automatically at a standstill and restarts it 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
When a drive mode such as Eco, Normal or Sport is selected it is also shown in the information cluster.
Activations
7 records
CarPlay / Android Auto
Android Auto activation
Android Auto is enabled so that the Android phone can be used from the car display.
Apple CarPlay activation
Apple CarPlay is enabled so that the iPhone can be used from the car display.
hardware requiredMirrorLink activation
MirrorLink, which mirrors the phone screen onto the car display, is enabled; it only works with a limited number of Windows/Android phones.
SmartLink (Apple CarPlay / Android Auto) activation
An activation code specific to the chassis number is generated and SmartLink, which comes disabled on the car, is enabled; phone applications become usable from the car display via the USB connection.
hardware required
Multimedia
Voice control activation
The voice command function of the infotainment system is enabled.
Navigation
Built-in navigation licence
Map display on the multimedia screen and in the virtual cockpit is enabled; the maps can be updated online over wifi.
hardware required
Performance
Performance gauges
The instantaneous power (kW), boost pressure, G-force and lap counter (Laptimer) displays are enabled.
Software services
9 records
Lighting
LED number plate light registration
Retrofitted LED number plate lighting is registered to the car by software.
Control Unit / Programming
ODIS Online programming
Factory software updates and online coding are carried out via ODIS (SVM, DSS, IMMO, SFD/SFD2).
Service / Maintenance
Switching off the "Only leave the vehicle in P" warning
The service warning is switched off by a software solution without any hardware change; a suitability check is carried out beforehand.
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
Problems arising from incorrect coding, warnings or failed coding attempts are eliminated.
Inspection preparation coding
Lighting coding such as American parking lights or brake lights flashing with the indicator is returned to its original state 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
2 records
Retrofit / Adaptation
Original reversing camera installation and activation
A factory reversing camera is fitted to cars without a camera and activated by software; it works with dynamic guide lines and is compatible with the factory systems.
hardware requiredUSB port replacement (2015-2016 models)
On 2015 and 2016 model Superbs the USB port in the car is replaced with a data-transferring port so that Apple CarPlay can work; it is not needed for those using an Android phone.
2015-2016 · hardware required
Coding in Gaziantep
To have hidden features and coding carried out on a Skoda Superb 3 in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.