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Škoda Octavia 3 coding: hidden features
Short answer: Our catalogue lists 39 features for the Škoda Octavia 3 in 11 categories; the largest are convenience (8), lighting (8) and climate (4). We work with ODIS, VCDS, VCP and OBDeleven. Whether a feature fits your car is confirmed at the diagnosis.
| Versions | Octavia, Octavia Combi, Octavia RS, Octavia Scout |
|---|---|
| Chassis | 5E |
| Model years | 2013-2020 |
| Features in the catalogue | 39 |
| Categories | 11 |
| With a condition (option or equipment needed) | 16 |
| Software | ODIS, VCDS, VCP and OBDeleven |
| Workshop | Rotterdam & Waddinxveen, by appointment |
For the Škoda Octavia 3 (Octavia, Octavia Combi, Octavia RS, Octavia Scout; chassis 5E; model years 2013-2020) our catalogue lists 39 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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Convenience (8)
Extra wipe after washing
A few seconds after washing, the wipers make one more sweep so no drips are left on the glass.
Windows after ignition off
After switching off the engine you can still operate the windows for a while, as long as no door has been opened.
Close the tailgate from the key
Besides opening, the electric tailgate can also be closed with the key. Handy with your hands full.
Electric tailgate only.
Condition: Combi with electric tailgate
Automatic summer and winter time
The car clock switches to summer and winter time by itself. No more setting it by hand.
Start-stop – remember last setting
Makes the car remember whether you switched start-stop off, so you do not have to press the button every trip. We agree the setting in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Service interval setting
After maintenance we reset the service indicator and set the right interval, fixed or flexible.
Register a new battery
After fitting a new battery we register it in the car so charging works properly and start-stop stays reliable.
Towbar coding after fitting
After a towbar is fitted we code the car so trailer lights, ESC trailer stabilisation and parking sensors work together properly.
For a retrofit towbar it depends on the wiring kit.
Condition: Towbar fitted (factory or retrofit)
Lighting (8)
Cornering lights via the fog lamps
When turning at low speed the fog lamp on the inside of the bend lights up, so you see kerbs and cyclists better.
Condition: Front fog lamps fitted
Daytime running lights – adjust in menu
Adds a daytime running light setting to the vehicle menu. We agree together which setting suits your use.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Daytime running lights – Auto position only
Sets the daytime running lights to work only with the light switch in Auto. We discuss the desired setting in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Daytime running lights – with rear lights
During the day the rear lights come on together with the daytime running lights, so you are seen better in poor visibility. We agree the exact setup.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: LED or bulb rear lights; result differs per light type
Ambient lighting setup
Unlocks more ambient light colours in the menu, up to 30 on MQB-Evo cars. Lets you match the interior to your taste.
Only if the car has factory ambient lighting.
Condition: Facelift with factory ambient lighting
High-beam assistant release or memory
With a front camera the car switches between low and high beam by itself. On newer models the assistant can stay on after every start.
Only with a front camera behind the windscreen.
Condition: Front camera (lane/sign camera) fitted
Comfort-indicator flash count
One tap on the indicator stalk gives more or fewer flashes, for example 5 for a calmer lane change.
Parking lights on both sides
Lets you leave the parking lights on at both sides of the parked car instead of only one side.
Climate (4)
Close windows when it rains
If a window or the roof is left open and it starts to rain, the parked car closes it automatically. Keeps the interior dry.
Rain sensor needed; not possible on every model year.
Condition: Rain sensor fitted; source reports early model years
Remember seat heating
The car remembers the seat heating level after you switch off, so it comes back on at your next trip.
Condition: Seat heating fitted
Remember recirculation and AirCare
The climate control remembers whether recirculation or AirCare was on, even after switching off the engine.
See fan speed in Auto
Even in Auto mode the climate panel shows how hard the fan is blowing.
Condition: Climatronic
Screens and instruments (4)
Needle sweep at start-up
At start-up the gauge needles sweep to the maximum and back once, like on sports cars.
Refuel amount on the display
The cluster shows how many litres still fit in the tank. Handy at the pump.
Infotainment start-up logo
Changes the logo shown when the screen starts, for example to RS, Sportline or Cupra.
Video in motion
Videos and images stay visible on the infotainment screen while the car is moving, so the passenger can keep watching.
For the passenger only.
Condition: Columbus/Amundsen; depends on software version
Comfort (3)
Mirrors folding on lock
The door mirrors fold in by themselves when you lock the car and out again when you unlock. Handy in narrow streets and car parks.
Only if the mirrors fold electrically.
Condition: Electrically folding mirrors fitted
Mirror dip on reverse
When you engage reverse the passenger mirror tilts down so you can see the kerb. This helps protect your wheels.
Condition: Electric mirrors with memory function
Windows and sunroof via the key
Use the key to fully open or close all windows and, if fitted, the sunroof. Handy for airing the car on hot days.
Sounds and chimes (3)
Acoustic lock confirmation
The car gives a short sound when you lock and unlock, so you know it is locked. Often switchable in the menu too.
Alarm with horn
Makes the horn sound when the alarm goes off, in addition to or instead of the siren.
Only with a factory alarm.
Condition: Factory alarm system
Door-open chime with ignition on
Adjusts the warning tone that sounds when you open a door with the ignition on, for example when loading or refuelling.
Driver assistance (2)
Lane assist – adjust and remember
Lane assist can remember its last setting or respond differently. Which setting fits we discuss in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Lane Assist fitted
Traffic-sign recognition release
The camera reads traffic signs and shows the current speed limit in the cluster, so you always know the limit.
Front camera needed; depends on camera and navigation version.
Condition: Front camera fitted
Driving and performance (2)
Laptimer and stopwatch
Adds a lap timer to the instrument cluster, operated from the steering wheel. Fun for track days.
Driving profile selection on the screen
Makes driving profiles and the Individual profile adjustable via the infotainment screen, so you can choose steering and throttle to taste.
What can be set depends on the equipment.
Condition: Facelift
Retrofit (2)
Rear-view camera retrofit
We fit and code a rear-view camera so the image appears on the screen when reversing.
Feasibility depends on infotainment and model year.
Climatronic panel upgrade
We replace the climate panel with a newer touch-operated Climatronic version and code it in.
Only if the car already has Climatronic.
Safety (2)
Seatbelt reminder – adjust
Adjusts how the seatbelt reminder behaves, for example the length of the signal. What is sensible we discuss in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Speed warning – adjust
Sets or adjusts the warning at a chosen speed, for example 120 km/h. We agree the right setting together.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Access and locking (1)
Lock with the engine running
Lets you lock the car with the key while the engine is running, for example when warming up in winter or loading.
Never leave the car unattended with the engine running.
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Frequently asked questions
Which versions does this page cover?
Octavia, Octavia Combi, Octavia RS, Octavia Scout, chassis 5E, model years 2013-2020.
Does my car need certain options?
For some features it does: 16 of the 39 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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