Volkswagen T-Cross Hidden Features & Coding
Volkswagen T-Cross · 2019 and later · coding in GaziantepThere are 37 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the Volkswagen T-Cross. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, instrument cluster, safety. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2019 and later model year range. There are also 3 activations on record.
Hidden features
37 records
Lighting
American-style parking light
On the T-Cross only the mirror indicators can be coded as American parking lights; the American parking light inside the headlight cannot be enabled.
hardware requiredFlashing 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.
Setting the rear indicators as American parking lights
The rear indicator lamps are coded so that they also light as parking lights.
Enabling Coming Home and Leaving Home
On cars without a light sensor the Coming Home and Leaving Home lighting functions are enabled.
Setting Coming Home to automatic
On cars with a light sensor Coming Home activates automatically in the dark without needing a high beam flash.
hardware requiredCornering-sensitive fog light
In turns the fog light on the relevant side comes on and provides cornering illumination.
hardware requiredDaytime running lights going out with the handbrake
When the handbrake is applied, the daytime running lights switch off automatically.
Comfort indicator count setting
The number of indicator flashes given by a light touch of the indicator stalk is raised to four or five.
Daytime running light control from the infotainment
The daytime running lights become switchable on and off from the head unit/multimedia menu.
Daytime running lights going out on headlight flash
The moment the headlights are flashed, the daytime running lights switch off.
Low beam also coming on with the high beam flash
On cars with halogen headlights, the low beams also come on when the headlights are flashed.
hardware requiredFog lights coming on with the headlight flash
The fog lights come on together when the high beam is flashed.
hardware requiredTail lights and indicators flashing together
The rear brake lights and the indicators are coded to flash in a strobe pattern or at the same time.
Brake lights permanently on
With the light stalk in the "0" or "Auto" position, the rear tail lights stay on continuously.
Front daytime LED and indicators flashing together
The front daytime LED headlight and the indicators are coded to flash in a strobe pattern or at the same time.
Windows / Mirrors
Rear wiper in reverse gear
When reverse gear is selected, the rear wiper runs automatically.
Closing the windows with the lock button
When the lock button on the remote is pressed once the open windows close automatically.
Fully opening and closing the sunroof from the remote
The sunroof, which normally only tilts at the rear, becomes fully openable and closable from the remote control.
hardware requiredAutomatic closing of windows and sunroof in rain
When rain is detected, open windows and the sunroof close by themselves.
hardware required
Steering Wheel
Firmer steering
The steering is coded to feel heavier; it is only done on cars without drive mode selection.
Instrument Cluster
Additional fuel gauge
The amount of fuel that needs to be added to fill the tank 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; it cannot be done on cars with a digital cluster.
Raising the cluster top speed
On cars with a virtual cockpit the upper limit of the speed scale is set to 280 or 320 km/h.
hardware requiredCluster theme change
On cars with a virtual cockpit the appearance theme of the cluster display is changed.
hardware requiredLaptimer
The Laptimer function that measures lap times is added to the cluster menu.
Oil temperature gauge
The engine oil temperature is shown on the cluster information display.
New generation R-Line cluster logo
On cars with a virtual cockpit the cluster start-up logo is replaced with the new generation R-Line logo.
hardware required
Safety
ESC Sport and ESC Off
If the car supports it, the ESC Sport and fully off ESC levels are enabled; as standard only ASR can be disabled.
Seat belt warning deactivation
The audible and visual warning that comes on when the belt is not fastened is switched off.
TSC torque compensation system activation
The TSC system, which balances the torque effect at the steering wheel, is brought into service.
XDS locking differential enhancement
The intervention force of the XDS electronic differential lock is increased.
Strengthening hill-start assist
The holding force of the existing hill start assistance is increased; this feature is not added to a car that does not have the system.
hardware required
Locking / Keys
Anti-theft alarm coding
The car's anti-theft alarm function is brought into service.
Lock confirmation sound from the horn
A confirmation sound is given when the doors are locked; on cars with an alarm the sound comes from the buzzer instead of the horn.
Climate Control
Fan speed display in Auto mode
While the climate control is running in automatic mode, the fan step is also shown on the screen.
Multimedia
Video playback while driving
On units that can play video from a USB stick, video can also be watched while the car is moving; video playback is available on cars with a Type-C USB port.
hardware required
Performance
Speeding up accelerator pedal response
The accelerator pedal characteristic is adapted to give a sharper response.
Activations
3 records
CarPlay / Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay activation
The CarPlay system already present in the car is made to work wirelessly.
Navigation
Built-in navigation licence activation
On facelift Volkswagen models the navigation, which is inactive from the factory, is enabled by registering a licence through the original software and becomes usable from the multimedia display.
hardware requiredNavigation display in the virtual cockpit (Active Info Display)
On cars with a digital instrument cluster the navigation is also shown in the cluster; on the Elegance, R-Line and Style trims a full-screen map appears, while on base trims such as Life a compass view appears.
Elegance · hardware required
Coding in Gaziantep
To have hidden features and coding carried out on a Volkswagen T-Cross in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.