Volkswagen T-Roc TYP Hidden Features & Coding
Volkswagen T-Roc TYP · 2018-2023 · coding in GaziantepThere are 47 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the Volkswagen T-Roc TYP. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, instrument cluster, safety. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2018-2023 model year range. There are also 4 activations and 3 software services on record.
Hidden features
47 records
Lighting
Brake lights strobing under emergency braking
Under hard braking the brake lights flash and the hazard lights come on.
American-style parking light in the rear indicators
The rear indicator lamps are coded to stay on continuously like parking lights.
Increasing the footwell lighting brightness
The brightness level of the footwell lighting is raised.
Adding extra lighting to Coming Home and Leaving Home
During Coming Home and Leaving Home the desired lamps such as the fog light, third brake light, cornering lamp or rear fog light also come on.
Making Coming Home automatic
The Coming Home lighting activates automatically when getting out of the car without needing to pull the high beam stalk.
hardware requiredRear parking lights staying permanently on with the light stalk in the "0"/"Auto" position
While the light switch is in the "0" or "Auto" position the rear parking lights stay permanently on.
Increasing the comfort indicator count
The number of flashes given by a short 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 are made switchable on and off from the radio menu.
Daytime running lights going out when the parking brake is applied
When the handbrake is applied the daytime running lamps go out automatically.
Fog lights coming on with the headlight flash
When the headlights are flashed, the fog lights come on as well.
Rear parking lights flashing with the indicator
When the indicator is used the rear parking lights also flash; if desired the amber indicators are disabled to obtain a fully Corvette-style rear indicator.
Fog lights flashing with the indicator
When the indicator is used, the fog lights flash along with it.
Setting the fog lights as cornering lights
The fog light on the turn side comes on and provides turn-responsive cornering illumination.
Start-Stop button light pulsing like a heartbeat
On cars with keyless start the starter button light pulses like a heartbeat.
hardware requiredRain light and motorway light activation
Automatic headlight activation in the rain and the motorway light coming in above 140 km/h are provided.
Windows / Mirrors
Tear Wiping
Shortly after the screen wash the wiper runs once more and removes the remaining droplets.
Folding mirrors folding when the button is held down
The folding of the mirrors is tied to holding the button down instead of a single press on the remote.
hardware requiredOpening and closing the panoramic roof from the remote
By holding the remote control button the panoramic glass roof opens and closes fully.
hardware requiredAutomatic closing of the windows and sunroof in rain
When rain is detected on the parked car the windows and sunroof close by themselves.
hardware required
Steering Wheel
Drive-sensitive steering (automatic steering algorithm)
The steering firmness is switched to an algorithm that adjusts itself according to speed and driving.
Instrument Cluster
Changing the virtual cockpit theme
The appearance of the Active Info Display screen is changed with different themes.
hardware requiredRaising the top speed scale in the virtual cockpit
The speed scale of the Active Info Display virtual cockpit is coded as 280 or 320 km/h.
hardware requiredAdding an R or R Line logo to the virtual cockpit
The R or R Line logo is shown in the lower middle area of the Active Info Display screen.
hardware requiredInstrument cluster greeting
When the ignition is switched on, the instrument needles sweep to the end of the scale and return.
Lap timer (Laptimer)
A timer menu that measures lap times is added to the trip computer.
"Extra Fuel" display in the trip computer
The amount of fuel that needs to be added to the tank is shown in litres in the trip computer.
Safety
ESC Sport and ESC Off modes
The system, which at the factory only switches off ASR, is coded to offer ESC Sport and fully off ESC levels.
Deactivating the seat belt warning
The audible and visual warning given when the belt is not fastened is disabled.
Bringing the TSC system into service
The TSC torque vectoring/compensation system is activated.
Strengthening the XDS locking differential
The intervention force of the XDS electronic differential lock is increased.
Strengthening hill-start assist
The holding force and duration of the hill start assistance are increased.
Locking / Keys
Locking the doors from the remote while the car is running
On cars with a keyless start system, the doors can be locked with the remote control while the engine is running.
hardware requiredAnti-theft alarm coding
The anti-theft alarm system that comes disabled on the car is enabled.
Door lock confirmation sound from the horn
When the car is locked with the remote a short confirmation beep is given by the horn.
Climate Control
Fan speed display in climate control Auto mode
While the climate control runs in automatic mode the fan level is also shown on the display.
Comfort
Easy Entry
On cars with memory seats the seat slides back automatically when getting in and out.
hardware requiredSeat heating memory
The seat heating remembers the level last used and comes on again at that level.
hardware required
Multimedia
Driving School display
The instantaneous speed and the direction of the indicator used are shown on the multimedia display.
Changing the infotainment start-up logo
Coding is carried out so that the DYNAUDIO animation is shown when the multimedia starts up.
Adding 30 colour options to the multimedia and the virtual cockpit
The number of selectable colours for the multimedia system and the virtual cockpit is raised to 30.
Off-Road menu
An Off-Road menu showing information such as steering angle and oil temperature is added to the multimedia.
<=2020Video playback from a USB stick while driving
On cars with a Type-C USB port, videos on the stick can be played on the screen while the car is moving.
2021+ · hardware required
Performance
Speeding up accelerator pedal response
The accelerator pedal response curve is changed so that pedal input is answered more quickly.
Start-Stop
Start-Stop deactivation
The automatic engine stop-start system is permanently disabled.
Driver Assistance
Road Sign Assist activation
On cars with high beam assist, the system that reads and displays traffic signs is enabled.
<=2020 · hardware requiredLane keeping assistant (Lane Assist) activation
The Lane Assist system, which warns the driver visually when the car is detected to be leaving the lane unintentionally and temporarily takes over the steering to guide the car back into the lane, is enabled.
Drive Modes
Showing the drive mode in the cluster
On cars with drive mode selection the mode change is also shown in the instrument cluster.
Activations
4 records
CarPlay / Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay activation
On 2024 and later T-Roc cars the activation is carried out with additional steps because of the SFD2 security lock; the procedure takes longer and the cost increases.
2024+Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto activation
Apple CarPlay, used with a cable, is enabled to work wirelessly with the original Volkswagen software; Android Auto can also be used wirelessly and, if desired, the wired connection continues to work as well.
2020-2023 · hardware required
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
Software services
3 records
Service / Maintenance
Fully disabling the SOS system
The SOS emergency call function is switched off completely and the "SOS Error" / "Emergency Call Fault" messages on the display are permanently removed.
Bringing the SOS system back into service
The faulty SOS system is repaired by software and made to work again; it requires more extensive coding.
Software solution for the Volkswagen SOS / emergency call function fault
The warning "Error: Emergency call function. Please visit a workshop." is eliminated with special software loaded onto the SOS control unit (Telematic ECU) through the OBD2 socket; depending on the customer's preference the system is either switched off or made to work again.
Coding in Gaziantep
To have hidden features and coding carried out on a Volkswagen T-Roc TYP in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.