Battery status on the display
The instrument cluster shows the charge level of the 12 V battery. Handy if the car does short trips or stands still for a long time.
Condition: MMI
Hidden features and retrofits for the Audi Q5 (8R) 2008–2017
44 features for the Audi Q5 (8R) 2008–2017: what it does, duration and price from. Workshop in Waddinxveen, remote across the Netherlands.
Final compatibility is confirmed at diagnosis.
Display 10
Camera and sensors stay on longer
Raises the speed at which the camera and parking sensors switch off automatically, handy when manoeuvring slowly.
Intended for manoeuvring, not for use during normal driving.
Condition: Parking system/camera
Correct the fuel consumption display
If the displayed consumption differs from what you actually fill up, the trip computer reading can be calibrated.
Digital speed on the radio display
Your speed is shown digitally on the radio or MMI screen, alongside the analogue speedometer.
Condition: MMI
Choose the MMI start-up logo
The MMI screen shows a different logo at start-up, for example the S or RS version.
Only logos that come with the software; we make a backup first.
Condition: MMI 3G/3G+
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+
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.
Oil temperature on display
The oil temperature appears in the instrument cluster display. Handy to see whether the engine is warm before accelerating hard.
Condition: Via laptimer function
Parking distance on the screen
Besides the beeps, the infotainment screen shows a picture of the car with the distance to obstacles around it.
Requires parking sensors; on some models front and rear.
Condition: Parking system with MMI
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: MMI 3G+
Lighting 9
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: Interior light package
Cornering lights via the fog lamps
When turning or steering at low speed, the fog light on that side switches on, so you see where you are going in the dark.
Only with front fog lamps.
Condition: Front fog lights
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.
DRL while indicating – adjust
You choose whether the LED daytime running light on the indicator side dims, switches off or stays fully lit.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: LED DRL
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.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Headlamp washers less often
The headlamp washers no longer spray every time you wash the windscreen, but only after a number of times. That saves washer fluid.
Condition: Headlamp washers
Motorway light – activation speed
Sets from which speed the headlights automatically switch to motorway mode for a longer beam.
Condition: Light/rain sensor
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.
Coming/leaving home with fog lights
When unlocking or locking, the fog lights or rear lights light up as well as the headlights, so you see more around the car in the dark.
Only with factory-fitted fog lights.
Comfort 4
Windows and sunroof via the key
Holding the button on the key opens or closes all windows (and the sunroof) at once. Nice for airing the car on hot days.
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 fitted
Rear wiper in reverse
Choose whether the rear wiper sweeps automatically when the front wipers are on and you select reverse, or not.
Extra wipe after washing
A few seconds after washing, the wipers make one more sweep so no drips are left running down the windscreen.
Convenience 6
Parking brake on automatically at switch-off
The electric parking brake is applied automatically as soon as you switch off the engine.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Register a new battery
After replacing the 12 V battery we register the new battery with the correct type and capacity, so charging and start-stop work properly.
Mirror dip on reverse
When you select reverse, the passenger mirror tilts down so you can see the kerb. It returns once you drive off.
Depends on mirror and door module version.
Service interval setting
After servicing we reset the service reminder correctly and set the right interval (fixed or flexible).
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.
Start-stop – remember last setting
The car remembers whether you had switched the start-stop system off, so you do not need to press the button on every trip. The final setting is agreed together.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: Start-stop fitted
Audio 2
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
More sensitive hands-free microphone
The sensitivity of the phone microphone is adjusted so you are easier to understand on hands-free calls.
Condition: Factory Bluetooth
Sound 2
Acoustic lock confirmation
A short tone when locking and/or unlocking confirms that the car really is locked.
Requires alarm siren or suitable horn.
Door-open chime with ignition on
No more continuous beeping when a door is open with the ignition on, for example while loading or waiting. The message on the display remains.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Assistance 2
Adaptive cruise follow distance remembered
Adaptive cruise control remembers your chosen following distance and, where possible, the speed can be set in 1 km/h steps.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: ACC fitted
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; you sign for it at intake.
Safety 3
Brake lights flash in an emergency stop
In an emergency stop the brake lights flash rapidly so traffic behind you is warned earlier.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
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.
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
Performance 3
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.
Driving profile selection on the screen
Driving profiles such as Eco, Normal, Sport and Individual become visible and adjustable via the infotainment screen.
Availability depends on engine, gearbox and equipment.
Condition: Audi drive select fitted
Laptimer and performance measurement
A stopwatch for lap times in the instrument cluster, operated with the steering-wheel buttons. Fun for track days.
Intended for track use.
Retrofit 3
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-view camera retrofit
A genuine rear-view camera with guidelines on the infotainment screen, coded as if fitted at the factory.
Price and feasibility after checking your equipment.
Condition: MMI 3G/3G+
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: Towbar retrofit
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FAQ
Is this safe for my car?
We back up the original settings first. Everything can be restored.
How do I know it works on my car?
Every feature carries a label. We confirm final compatibility at the diagnosis, before we change anything.
What does it cost?
Each feature shows its price from, including VAT. Features by agreement are agreed with you in the workshop.
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- A4 (B9/8W) 2015–2024
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- Q2 (GA) 2016–2026
- R8 (4S) 2016–2024
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- A7 (C8/4K) 2018–
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