Hidden features and retrofits for the Audi Q4 (F4B/FZ) 2021–
32 features for the Audi Q4 (F4B/FZ) 2021–: what it does, duration and price from. Workshop in Waddinxveen, remote across the Netherlands.
Final compatibility is confirmed at diagnosis.
Display 5
Needle sweep at start-up
At start-up the speedometer and rev counter needles sweep fully out and back once, just like on sports cars.
Only visible with analogue gauges.
Condition: Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minPrice on request
Finer speed scale in the cockpit
The speedometer in the virtual cockpit shows intermediate marks, so you read speed more precisely.
Display only; actual speed is unchanged.
Condition: Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minPrice on request
Video in motion
Videos and images from a USB stick or SD card stay visible on the screen while the car is moving, so the passenger can watch.
For the passenger only. The driver must not watch video while driving.
Condition: Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minPrice on request
Skip welcome and goodbye screen
The infotainment skips the welcome or goodbye screen so you can get going faster.
Depends on software version.
Condition: Depends on infotainment software; Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minPrice on request
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
CarPlay and Android Auto without a cable: the phone connects automatically as soon as you get in.
Only with MIB3 infotainment.
Condition: MIB3 with suitable software; Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minPrice on request
Lighting 7
Ambient lighting setup
More colours and your own brightness for the mood lighting in the doors and dashboard, selectable on the infotainment screen.
Only if ambient lighting is fitted from the factory.
Condition: Ambient lighting fitted; Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minPrice on request
Daytime running lights – adjust in menu
The daytime running lights appear as a setting in the vehicle menu, so their behaviour can be chosen deliberately. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop
Daytime running lights – off with parking brake
The daytime running lights go out when the parking brake is applied, for example while waiting on a driveway. They come back on when you drive off.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop
Daytime running lights – with rear lights
With daytime running lights on, the rear lights also come on so the car is easier to see from behind at dusk and in rain.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop
High-beam assistant release
High beam switches on and off automatically depending on oncoming and preceding traffic. The activation speed can also be adjusted.
Only works with the camera behind the windscreen; we check this first.
Condition: Light Assist fitted; Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minPrice on request
Poor-weather / all-weather lights
Releasing the fog-like dip or all-weather mode on matrix or LED headlamps that already have that mode in software. Without the right lamps we will not code an extra beam.
Checked at diagnosisPrice on request
Third brake light with tailgate open
With the tailgate open the third brake light stays visible to traffic behind, for example when loading at the roadside.
Condition: Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minPrice on request
Comfort 4
Comfort-indicator flash count
A short tap on the indicator stalk gives the number of flashes you prefer, for example five instead of three when changing lanes.
Condition: Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minPrice on request
Mirrors folding on lock
The door mirrors fold in automatically when you lock the car with the key and fold out again when you unlock. Handy in narrow streets and car parks.
Only possible if the mirrors fold electrically.
Condition: Electrically folding mirrors; Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minPrice on request
Seat heating temperature adjustment
Adjusts how warm the seat heating levels get, for example a little warmer on the highest setting.
We stay within safe factory values.
Condition: Seat heating fitted; Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request
Remember seat heating
The car remembers the last seat-heating level and switches it back on after starting, within the time window the manufacturer allows.
Condition: Seat heating fitted; Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request
Convenience 2
Doors locking from a set speed
The doors lock automatically once you drive off above a low speed and unlock again when you switch off the engine.
Condition: Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minPrice on request
SFD release for protected modules
Newer VAG models only allow coding after an online release per module. We arrange that session, for which the car must be online; if the release does not come through the function cannot be coded and we charge nothing for the attempt.
Checked at diagnosisPrice on request
Access 2
Alarm and interior monitoring settings
Adjusts the alarm or interior monitoring, for example if you often leave a pet in the car or use a car wash.
Check your insurance conditions first.
Condition: Anti-theft alarm fitted; Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request
Horn works with the car switched off
The horn stays usable when the car is switched off, for example to warn someone while charging.
Condition: Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minPrice on request
Sound 3
Welcome sound and heartbeat
The MMI plays a short welcome sound when you get in and the familiar ‘heartbeat’ sound when you get out.
Condition: Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request
Reverse-gear beep off
Removes the short beep when you select reverse; the parking sensors keep working as normal.
Only with factory parking sensors.
Condition: Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minPrice on request
Electric tailgate warning tone
Turns the electric tailgate beep off or quieter.
Only with electric tailgate.
Condition: Electric tailgate; Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request
Assistance 5
Travel Assist / adaptive lane guidance – enable
If the hardware is present, the car can keep itself centred in the lane while following at a distance. We first check that your car has all parts and agree how it is used.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: ACC, front camera and capacitive steering wheel fitted; Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop
Cruise control in 1 km/h steps
The adaptive cruise set speed changes in 1 km/h steps instead of 5 or 10 km/h.
Adaptive cruise control only.
Condition: ACC fitted; Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minPrice on request
Lane assist – remember last setting
Preferably the car remembers whether lane assist was on or off when you switched off. Other variants are discussed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop
ACC right-side overtaking limit – adjust
Adaptive cruise brakes to avoid overtaking on the right, as is usual in Germany. This does not always suit Dutch traffic; together we choose the right setting.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop
Speed assistant – one-press off
On new cars the speed assistant (ISA) is on at every start. We look together at the quickest way for you to switch it off yourself, for example via a shortcut.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: GSR2 cars (from 07/2024); Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Checked at diagnosis15 minAgreed in the workshop
Safety 2
Exit warning
Warns when you open a door if a cyclist or car approaches from behind.
Only with factory blind-spot assistant.
Condition: Side Assist (rear radar) fitted; Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request
Seatbelt reminder – adjust
The seatbelt reminder can be set differently, for example for work where you often get in and out briefly. We discuss which setting suits you in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop
Performance 1
DCC damping in Individual
Giving the adaptive dampers their own setting in Individual instead of tying them to Comfort or Sport. Only works with factory DCC; you cannot code this onto passive dampers.
Checked at diagnosisPrice on request
Retrofit 1
Trailer module teach-in VAG
After a towbar is fitted we register the module so lighting, parking sensors and stability control take the trailer into account.
For a retrofit towbar it depends on the wiring kit.
Condition: Tow bar fitted; Up to MY2022, or MY2023+ with PR NI0; MY2023+ with NI1/NI7/NI8/NI9 (SFD2): check on diagnosis
Likely30 minPrice on request
Services 1
Workshop services for the same Build. Without a price: price on request.