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Audi A4 B8 coding: hidden features
Short answer: Our catalogue lists 52 features for the Audi A4 B8 in 11 categories; the largest are screens and instruments (11), convenience (9) and lighting (9). We work with ODIS, VCDS, VCP and OBDeleven. Whether a feature fits your car is confirmed at the diagnosis.
| Versions | A4 B8 sedan, A4 Avant, A4 allroad, S4 B8, RS4 B8 |
|---|---|
| Chassis | 8K |
| Model years | 2007-2015 |
| Features in the catalogue | 52 |
| Categories | 11 |
| With a condition (option or equipment needed) | 32 |
| Software | ODIS, VCDS, VCP and OBDeleven |
| Workshop | Rotterdam & Waddinxveen, by appointment |
For the Audi A4 B8 (A4 B8 sedan, A4 Avant, A4 allroad, S4 B8, RS4 B8; chassis 8K; model years 2007-2015) our catalogue lists 52 features in 11 categories. Below you see per category what we can switch on or retrofit.
Each feature shows how certain we are: “likely possible” means several independent sources confirm it; “checked at diagnosis” means it differs from car to car. Final compatibility is always confirmed at the diagnosis of your car.
Seven Tuning works in Rotterdam and Waddinxveen: the workshop is in Waddinxveen and serves Rotterdam and the surrounding area. Remote coding works anywhere in the Netherlands and abroad, when the job allows it.
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Screens and instruments (11)
Skip MMI input warnings
The pop-up that appears for each entry in navigation or phone is no longer shown. The MMI responds straight away.
Condition: MMI 3G/3G+
Choose the MMI start-up logo
The MMI shows a different Audi logo at start-up, for example S line, S or RS.
Only logos already stored in the system.
Condition: MMI 2G/3G/3G+
Parking distance graphic on screen
Besides the beeps, the radio or MMI shows a graphic of the car with the distance to obstacles. The vehicle image can also be chosen.
Condition: Parking system with MMI
Rear camera image and guidelines
The rear camera image and guidelines are adjusted again, for example after a repair or a new tailgate.
Condition: Factory rear camera
Video in motion
Videos, DVD or TV stay visible on the screen while driving, so passengers can watch on the move.
For the passenger only.
Condition: MMI 3G/3G+ with DVD/TV
Battery status in the MMI
A menu showing the battery state of charge appears in the MMI. Handy if you drive little or make many short trips.
Condition: MMI
Needle sweep at start-up
When you switch on the ignition, the speedometer and rev counter needles sweep to maximum and back once, just like on sports cars.
Oil temperature on display
The oil temperature appears in the trip computer, so you know when the engine is properly warm before you push it.
Condition: Via laptimer function
Correct the fuel consumption display
If the consumption shown in the trip computer differs from what you measure at the pump, the display is corrected so the numbers match.
Digital speed on the radio display
Your speed is shown digitally on the radio or MMI screen, alongside the analogue speedometer.
Condition: MMI/Concert/Symphony
Show the gear number in D and S
With an automatic, the display shows not only D or S but also the gear you are in.
Condition: S tronic/tiptronic/multitronic
Convenience (9)
Sunroof fully open from the key
Using the key, the sunroof opens fully instead of only tilting. The car cools down faster.
Condition: Sunroof fitted
Headlamp washers less often
The headlamp washers no longer spray with every windscreen wash but only after a set number. That saves washer fluid.
Condition: Headlamp washers
Extra wipe against drips
A few seconds after washing, the wiper makes one extra sweep so no drips run down the glass. Or turn it off if you find it annoying.
Rear wiper in reverse
You choose whether the rear wiper wipes automatically when you select reverse with the front wipers on.
Condition: Avant/allroad
Start-stop – remember last setting
The start-stop system remembers whether you switched it off last time, so you do not need to press the button every trip.
The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Start-stop fitted
Parking brake release on drive-off – adjust
The electric parking brake releases automatically on drive-off, even before the seatbelt is fastened. Handy when manoeuvring on the drive.
Safety-related; the setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Service interval setting
After a service the reminder is reset, and the interval can be set to fixed or flexible (LongLife).
Register a new battery
After fitting a new battery it is registered so the charging system charges correctly and start-stop keeps working.
Trailer module teach-in
After a towbar is fitted, the trailer module is registered so parking sensors, ESP trailer stabilisation and lights work correctly.
Newer build years may need online programming.
Condition: Towbar retrofit
Lighting (9)
Coming home and leaving home
When you get out in the dark the lights stay on briefly, and they switch on when you unlock. Can also be set to use fog lights or xenons.
Automatic version requires a light sensor.
Cornering lights via the fog lamps
When turning slowly or on full lock, the fog lamp on the inside of the turn lights up. You see kerbs and cyclists better.
Condition: Front fog lights
Fog lights with high beam – behaviour
You choose whether the fog lights stay on or switch off when you turn on the high beam.
Condition: Front fog lights
Daytime running lights in the vehicle menu
An option to set the daytime running lights appears in the trip computer or MMI menu.
DRL is mandatory in the EU; the final setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Tail lights with DRL – adjust
The tail lights come on together with the daytime running lights, so you are more visible from behind at dusk and in rain.
Lighting setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
DRL while indicating – adjust
You choose whether the LED daytime running light on the indicator side dims, switches off or stays fully lit.
The permitted variant is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: LED DRL
Lights on automatically in rain and on the motorway
In Auto, the low beam switches on automatically when the wipers run for a while or above roughly 140 km/h.
Condition: Light/rain sensor
Brake lights flash in an emergency stop
In an emergency stop the brake lights or hazard lights flash, so traffic behind reacts faster.
Only works under hard braking above a certain speed.
Ambient lighting setup
Existing ambient lighting (doors, centre console, footwells) is activated or adjusted in brightness and, on Audis, made adjustable in the MMI.
Only if the lights are already fitted; otherwise a retrofit is needed.
Condition: Interior light package
Retrofit (6)
LED number plate lights without error
After fitting LED number plate lights, bulb monitoring is adjusted so no "bulb failure" message appears.
Use only E-approved LED lamps.
AUX input retrofit
An AUX socket is fitted and activated in the radio or MMI so you can connect a phone or player with a cable.
Cars without an MMI music interface may need another solution.
Rear camera retrofit
A reversing camera is fitted and linked to the existing screen, including guidelines where the system supports them.
Feasibility and kit depend on the radio or MMI version.
Condition: MMI 3G/3G+
Cruise control retrofit
A cruise control stalk or steering wheel buttons are fitted and the function is enabled in the engine control unit. Relaxed driving on long trips.
Not every engine software supports this; we check in advance.
Multifunction wheel and paddle shifters
A multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters is fitted and coded, so you control radio, phone and gears from the wheel.
Airbag work by the workshop only.
Condition: Automatic gearbox
LED tail lights retrofit
Original LED or facelift tail lights are fitted and coded so everything works without error messages.
Original E-approved lamps only.
Condition: B8.5 LED lights on B8
Driver assistance (3)
Camera and sensors stay on longer
The speed at which parking sensors or the camera switch off automatically is adjusted, for example for slow manoeuvring with a van or trailer.
Condition: Parking system/camera
Hill hold – activate or adjust
Hill hold keeps the brakes applied briefly when pulling away on a slope so the car does not roll back. On Audi B8 it can work automatically.
Depends on the ABS/ESP control unit.
Condition: Electric parking brake
ACC follow distance in the MMI
The adaptive cruise control follow distance can be set in the MMI and is remembered.
Condition: ACC fitted
Comfort (3)
Mirrors folding on lock
The door mirrors fold in automatically when you lock with the key and fold out again when you unlock. Handy in narrow streets, campsites and car parks.
Only possible if the mirrors fold electrically.
Condition: Electrically folding mirrors fitted
Mirror dips when reversing
When you select reverse, the passenger mirror tilts down so you can see the kerb and parking lines. It returns when you drive off.
Depends on mirror and door module version.
Windows and sunroof from the key
Holding the key button opens or closes all windows (and the sunroof). Handy to air the car on hot days or close everything at once.
Safety (3)
Speed warning – adjust
A fixed speed warning (for example 120 km/h) is made available or adjusted, so you hear a chime when you exceed that speed.
The desired limit is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Seatbelt reminder – adjust
The seatbelt reminder can be adjusted, for example for the passenger seat when a bag or cargo often sits there.
Wearing seatbelts remains mandatory; the setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring activation
The indirect tyre pressure system (using the ABS sensors) is enabled and calibrated. You get a warning when a tyre loses pressure.
Only possible with a suitable ABS control unit.
Condition: Compatible ABS unit
Sounds and chimes (3)
Beep when locking
A short chirp or horn tone confirms locking and unlocking, so you know the vehicle is shut.
Door-open chime with ignition on
The chime that sounds when a door is open with the ignition on can be adjusted. Handy for vans where you get in and out often.
Soundaktor quieter or off
The artificial engine sound added in the cabin by the sound actuator is turned down or switched off.
Condition: Engines with sound actuator (e.g. S4 3.0 TFSI)
Audio (2)
Better hands-free microphone
The hands-free microphone sensitivity is adjusted so the caller hears you better.
Condition: Factory Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio streaming
Where the hardware supports it, music streaming from the phone (A2DP) over Bluetooth is enabled.
Whether it works depends on the exact MMI/radio version.
Condition: MMI 3G+ with Bluetooth
Driving and performance (2)
Laptimer
A stopwatch for lap times with split times and overview is added to the trip computer. Fun for track days.
Audi drive select Individual and default mode
The Individual mode becomes available in Audi drive select, and you can choose the mode the car starts in.
What changes per mode depends on fitted systems (damping, steering, engine).
Condition: Audi drive select fitted
Climate (1)
Auxiliary heater settings
A factory-fitted auxiliary heater can be set to pre-warm the engine or work as parked heating/ventilation from the menu. Warm cabin and ice-free windows when you leave.
Only if the auxiliary heater is already fitted.
Condition: Factory auxiliary heater (Webasto/Eberspächer) fitted
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Frequently asked questions
Which versions does this page cover?
A4 B8 sedan, A4 Avant, A4 allroad, S4 B8, RS4 B8, chassis 8K, model years 2007-2015.
Does my car need certain options?
For some features it does: 32 of the 52 features have a condition, such as specific equipment or a software version. We check it at the diagnosis before we switch anything on.
How do I request features?
Book through the website or send your plate number via WhatsApp, with the features you want. We tell you what is possible on your car.
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