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Hidden features and retrofits for the Audi Q5 (FY) 2016–2024

69 features for the Audi Q5 (FY) 2016–2024: what it does, duration and price from. Workshop in Waddinxveen, remote across the Netherlands.

Final compatibility is confirmed at diagnosis.

Display 15

Air suspension level on display

The MMI or cockpit shows the current air suspension level, handy for loading or unpaved roads.

Condition: adaptive air suspension

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

Camera and parking graphic side by side

When parking, the MMI shows the camera view and the parking sensor graphic together on one screen.

Condition: factory 360° camera and parking system

Likely15 minPrice on request

Virtual cockpit start logo

The digital instrument cluster shows a different logo of your choice at start-up.

Condition: Audi virtual cockpit

Likely15 minPrice on request

Digital cockpit layouts

Different looks for the Active Info Display, such as a carbon background, a sporty layout or a different speedometer scale.

Only with Active Info Display; available layouts vary by software version.

Condition: Audi virtual cockpit

Likely15 minPrice on request

Show the gear number in D and S

The cluster also shows the current gear in D and S, not just the selector position.

Condition: S tronic / tiptronic

Likely15 minPrice on request

Sport view in the head-up display

The head-up display can show a sporty view with engine speed and shift indication.

Condition: factory head-up display

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

AdBlue level in the MMI

The MMI shows how much AdBlue is left in the tank, so you can top up in time.

Condition: TDI engines with AdBlue tank

Likely15 minPrice on request

Oil temperature on display

The oil temperature appears in the instrument cluster display. Handy to see whether the engine is warm before accelerating hard.

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

Performance monitor in the MMI

The MMI shows extra vehicle data such as temperatures and g-forces on the centre screen.

Availability differs by version and MMI generation.

Condition: S/RS models or sport package; MMI navigation

Checked at diagnosis30 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: Audi virtual cockpit

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

Sport displays in the digital cockpit

Adds extra gauges such as g-forces, boost pressure, power, torque and gearbox temperature.

Which views appear depends on engine and equipment.

Condition: Audi virtual cockpit / MMI

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: MIB3 MMI touch

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 MMI touch with smartphone interface

Likely15 minPrice on request

Lighting 13

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.

Likely15 minAgreed 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.

We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.

Condition: LED headlights

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.

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.

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

Adjust washer and headlight-washer timing

Spray duration, delay and how often the headlight washers join in are adjusted, so you use less washer fluid.

The system keeps working; only the frequency is adjusted.

Condition: headlight washer system fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

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: factory front camera

Likely15 minPrice on request

Interior lights when getting in and out

When a door opens all reading lights come on instead of one, and the interior lighting scenario can be set.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Low beam on with headlight flash

When flashing the headlights, the low beam also comes on, giving a fuller and clearer signal.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Mirror lights with folded mirrors

The puddle lights in the mirrors also come on when the mirrors are folded.

Only with factory mirror lights.

Condition: electrically folding mirrors

Checked at diagnosis15 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

Parking light on one side

With the indicator stalk and ignition off, the parking light shows only on the traffic side.

Likely15 minPrice on request

B&O speaker lighting on or off

The illuminated speaker trims of the sound system can be switched off or back on.

Condition: Bang & Olufsen sound system with illuminated speaker trims

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Comfort 6

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Easy entry driver’s seat

When getting out the driver’s seat moves back, and when getting in it returns to your position.

Only with electric memory seat.

Condition: electric memory seats

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

Likely15 minPrice on request

Rear wiper in reverse

Choose whether the rear wiper sweeps automatically when the front wipers are on and you select reverse, or not.

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 / ventilation fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

Convenience 11

Auto Hold default on

Auto Hold stays on after starting if you had it on last time, so you do not need to keep your foot on the brake at traffic lights.

Behaviour depends on the brake module software version.

Condition: Auto Hold fitted

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Condition: electric parking brake

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

Unlock when selecting P

On a DSG automatic, the doors unlock by themselves as soon as you put the selector in P.

Works together with automatic locking.

Condition: automatic transmission

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

Tailgate: set key-press delay

Set how long you press the key button to open the electric tailgate.

Condition: electric tailgate

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Condition: memory mirrors

Likely15 minPrice on request

Service interval setting

After servicing we reset the service reminder correctly and set the right interval (fixed or flexible).

Checked at diagnosis15 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

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.

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

Sunroof fully open from the key

The sunroof slides fully open from the key instead of only tilting; the blind behaviour can also be set.

Only with an electric sunroof or panoramic roof.

Condition: sunroof / panoramic roof

Likely15 minPrice on request

Access 1

Lock with engine running

The car can be locked with the key while the engine runs, for example to pre-heat or cool the cabin.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Audio 1

Second phone via Bluetooth

Two phones connected at the same time, for example a private and a work phone, without switching back and forth.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Sound 4

Acoustic lock confirmation

A short tone when locking and/or unlocking confirms that the car really is locked.

Requires alarm siren or suitable horn.

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

Welcome sound and heartbeat

The MMI plays a short welcome sound when you get in and the familiar ‘heartbeat’ sound when you get out.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Soundaktor quieter or off

The artificially enhanced engine sound in the cabin can be made quieter or switched off, for those who prefer the real engine sound.

Only on cars with a sound actuator (e.g. GTI).

Condition: engines with sound actuator (Soundaktor)

Likely15 minPrice on request

Climate 3

A/C: max instead of eco

The climate mode button defaults to max instead of eco, and the A/C can work independently of drive select.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Remember recirculation and AirCare

The recirculation or AirCare setting is kept after switching off, so you do not have to select it again on every trip.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Heated steering wheel temperature

The heated steering wheel temperature is adjusted per level, for example a little warmer in winter.

Only with factory heated steering wheel.

Condition: heated steering wheel

Likely15 minPrice on request

Assistance 7

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: adaptive cruise control fitted

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

Enable lane assist

If the car already has a front camera, active lane assist can be enabled to help you stay between the lines.

We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.

Condition: factory front camera; electromechanical steering

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

Lane assist – adjust and remember

When Lane Assist intervenes, the steering vibration and whether it remembers its last on/off state are tuned to your driving style. The final setting is chosen together.

We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.

Condition: Audi active lane assist fitted

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

Parking aid: auto-on and speed limit

Set whether the front parking sensors switch on by themselves at low speed and up to which speed camera and sensors stay active.

Condition: parking system plus (front sensors)

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Checked at diagnosis15 minAgreed in the workshop

Traffic jam assist

In traffic jams the car steers, brakes and pulls away within the lane, when ACC and lane assist are fitted.

The driver remains responsible and keeps hands on the wheel.

Condition: ACC, active lane assist and automatic transmission

Likely60 minPrice on request

Traffic-sign recognition coding

The camera behind the windscreen reads speed signs and shows the current limit in the instrument cluster and on the screen.

We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.

Condition: factory front camera (windscreen)

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

Safety 2

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.

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

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.

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

Performance 4

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

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: facelift, MIB3

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

Exhaust flap behaviour

Opening and closing of the exhaust flap follows the chosen driving profile more clearly, for example quieter in Comfort.

We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.

Condition: SQ5 with exhaust flaps

Checked at diagnosis15 minAgreed in the workshop

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Retrofit 2

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.

Checked at diagnosis120 minPrice on request

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.

Likely30 minPrice on request

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Workshop services for the same Build. Without a price: price on request.

Offer: hidden features + Seven Health Scan

from €250

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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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