Hidden features and retrofits for the Audi A1 (GB) 2018–

Refuel amount in the display

The instrument cluster shows how many litres still fit in the tank. Handy at the fuel station.

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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.

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Oil temperature on display

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

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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: check infotainment generation

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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.

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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.

Checked at diagnosis15 minAgreed in the workshop

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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.

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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.

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Softer or brighter interior and door lights

Adjust the brightness of door and footwell lighting and let the interior lights fade in and out softly instead of switching abruptly.

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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.

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Pulsing start button

The illuminated start/stop button gently pulses while the car is ready to start.

Only with push-button keyless start.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Service interval setting

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

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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.

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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.

Checked at diagnosis15 minAgreed in the workshop

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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.

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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.

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Hide the AM band

The AM band, which is hardly used in the Netherlands, disappears from the radio menu. Searching and switching is quicker.

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Acoustic lock confirmation

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

Requires alarm siren or suitable horn.

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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

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Reverse-gear beep off

Removes the short beep when you select reverse; the parking sensors keep working as normal.

Only with factory parking sensors.

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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: versions with sound actuator

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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.

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Hill hold – hold longer

Hill-start assist holds the car a little longer when pulling away on a slope, which is especially pleasant with a manual gearbox.

Only within the factory settings.

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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.

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Throttle response in Individual

The accelerator responds more directly in the chosen driving profile, without changing engine power.

Pedal feel only; no power change.

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