Volkswagen Tiguan 5N Hidden Features & Coding
Volkswagen Tiguan 5N · 2007-2016 · coding in GaziantepThere are 31 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the Volkswagen Tiguan 5N. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, safety, instrument cluster. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2007-2016 model year range. There are also 6 activations on record.
Hidden features
31 records
Lighting
Front fog lights coming on in reverse gear in the evening
When reverse gear is engaged after dark the front fog lights come on.
American-style parking light
The front indicator lamps are coded to stay permanently on in the parking position.
Strobing brake light and hazard lights under emergency braking
When hard braking is applied the brake lights flash like a strobe and the hazard lights come on.
American-style parking light in the rear indicators
The rear indicator lamps also stay permanently on as American parking lights.
Coming Home / Leaving Home working with the parking lights and fog lights
The Coming Home and Leaving Home lighting is provided through the parking lights and fog lights instead of the low beam.
Coming Home activation (cars without a light sensor)
On cars without a light sensor, flashing the high beam once while getting out keeps the headlights on for a period.
Making Coming Home automatic (cars with a light sensor)
On cars with a light sensor the Coming Home function is set to work automatically.
hardware requiredCornering-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.
Brake lights staying permanently on with the light stalk at 0 / Auto
With the light stalk in the "0" or "Auto" position, the rear tail lights stay on continuously.
Increasing daytime LED brightness
The brightness level of the daytime running light LEDs is raised.
Comfort indicator count setting
The number of indicator flashes given by a short touch of the indicator stalk is raised to 4 or 5.
Fog lights coming on with the headlight flash
When the headlights are flashed, the fog lights come on as well.
Dimming the LEDs while indicating
When the indicator is used the daytime LED on that side is dimmed for the visibility of the indicator.
Tail light and indicator flashing together
When the indicator is used the brake light also flashes in sync with the indicator.
Daytime running light on/off from the trip computer
The daytime running lights are made switchable on and off from the trip computer menu.
Windows / Mirrors
Right mirror dipping in reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged the right door mirror tilts down for a view of the kerb.
Mirror folding from the remote
The mirrors fold and unfold while locking/unlocking with the remote.
hardware requiredAutomatic closing of the windows and sunroof in rain
When rain is detected, windows and the sunroof that were left open close by themselves.
Instrument Cluster
Additional fuel gauge
The trip computer shows the amount of fuel that needs to be added to the tank in litres.
Instrument cluster greeting
When the ignition is switched on, the instrument needles sweep to the end of the scale and return.
After June 2012Oil temperature gauge
The engine oil temperature is shown on the information screen.
Safety
Seat belt warning deactivation
The warning given when the seat belt is not fastened is switched off.
Bringing the TSC system into service
The trailer stability control (TSC) function is activated.
Strengthening the XDS electronic differential lock
The intervention level of the XDS electronic differential lock is increased.
Strengthening hill-start assist
The holding time/effect of the hill start assistance is increased.
Locking / Keys
Anti-theft alarm coding
On cars prepared for an alarm the anti-theft alarm system is enabled.
hardware requiredDoor lock confirmation sound from the horn
An audible confirmation is given with the horn when the doors are locked.
hardware required
Climate Control
Fan speed display in climate control Auto mode
While the climate control is in the Auto position the fan level is also shown on the display.
Multimedia
Driving School (instantaneous speed and indicator display)
The instantaneous speed and indicator status are shown on the multimedia display.
Infotainment start-up logo change
The start-up logo of the multimedia display is changed to the R Line or GTD logo.
Driver Assistance
Tyre pressure monitoring system activation
On cars whose system comes disabled the tyre pressure monitoring function is enabled.
Activations
6 records
CarPlay / Android Auto
Android Auto activation
Android Auto, which lets an Android phone be used by voice command and from the car's screen, is enabled.
hardware requiredApp-Connect activation (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, MirrorLink)
On infotainment units with part number 3Q0035819B that lack App-Connect support, App-Connect is enabled purely in software without replacing any part; a VIN-specific activation code is generated and loaded into the unit via SD card.
2015-2020 · hardware requiredApple CarPlay activation
Apple CarPlay, which lets iPhone apps be used from the car's screen, is enabled.
hardware requiredMirrorLink activation
MirrorLink, which mirrors the screen of supported Android devices onto the car's infotainment system, is enabled.
hardware required
Multimedia
Voice Control (VW Voice Control) activation
Volkswagen voice control, which lets the infotainment system be operated by voice command, is activated.
Performance
Performance Gauges
Live kW, boost pressure, G-force and lap timer gauges are added to the infotainment screen.
Coding in Gaziantep
To have hidden features and coding carried out on a Volkswagen Tiguan 5N in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.