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Hidden features and retrofits for the Volkswagen Touareg (CR/CR7) 2018–

59 features for the Volkswagen Touareg (CR/CR7) 2018–: what it does, duration and price from. Workshop in Waddinxveen, remote across the Netherlands.

Final compatibility is confirmed at diagnosis.

Display 9

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: Discover Pro / Innovision Cockpit (MIB2+ early, MIB3 later; generation checked on diagnosis)

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Extra content in the head-up display

The head-up display shows more, such as lane assist status or the number of an incoming call.

Only with head-up display and the extended instrument cluster.

Condition: Head-up display fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

Menus usable while driving

Settings and menus on the screen stay available while driving instead of greyed out, so the passenger can use them.

Meant for the passenger; the driver keeps attention on the road.

Condition: Discover Pro / Innovision Cockpit (MIB2+ early, MIB3 later; generation checked on diagnosis)

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

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: Digital cluster

Likely15 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 / Innovision Cockpit

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: Discover Pro / Innovision Cockpit (MIB2+ early, MIB3 later; generation checked 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: Discover Pro / Innovision Cockpit (MIB2+ early, MIB3 later; generation checked on diagnosis)

Likely15 minPrice on request

Lighting 9

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: All-weather / fog lights fitted

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.

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 washers 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: Front camera fitted

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

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

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 8

Air suspension: adjust ride height

The standard ride height of the air suspension is set slightly lower within factory limits, for a tighter look.

After adjustment we check headlight aim; an alignment may be needed.

Condition: Adaptive air suspension fitted

Checked at diagnosis30 minPrice on request

Auxiliary heater: pre-warm the engine

The auxiliary heater warms not only the cabin but also the engine, and the run time can be set.

Only with a factory auxiliary heater.

Condition: Auxiliary heater (Standheizung) fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

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 seats with memory

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.

Likely15 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.

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.

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 / boot lid

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).

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

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: Panoramic / sliding roof

Likely15 minPrice on request

Access 2

Switch off keyless entry

Unlocking via the door handle without the key in hand is switched off, for example out of concern about relay theft. Keyless start keeps working.

Condition: Advanced key (keyless entry)

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Condition: Discover Pro / Innovision Cockpit (MIB2+ early, MIB3 later; generation checked on diagnosis)

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

Electric tailgate beeps off

The warning beeps while the electric tailgate opens and closes can be switched off or made quieter.

Condition: Electric tailgate / boot lid

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: Sound actuator fitted (mainly TDI/S models)

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.

Checked at diagnosis15 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 fitted

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

Hill start assist setting

How long the car holds on a slope when pulling away is adjusted (early, normal, late).

Likely15 minPrice on request

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: Front camera fitted

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

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: Lane assist fitted

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: 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 aid fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

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 and lane assist fitted

Checked at diagnosis60 minPrice on request

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 2

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

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.

Condition: Audi virtual cockpit / Innovision Cockpit

Likely15 minPrice 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.

Likely30 minPrice on request

Services 1

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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