Hidden features and retrofits for the Volkswagen Tayron (R4) 2024–

Off-road view in the menu

An extra screen with compass, steering angle, altitude and temperatures on the infotainment system. Also nice as an extra information screen on normal roads.

Condition: SFD2 from launch: feasibility only on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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: If not already standard; SFD2 from launch: feasibility only on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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 LED hardware present; SFD2 from launch: feasibility only on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Coming home follow-me-home time

After you get out, the lights stay on longer or switch on automatically so you can reach the front door safely. A wider time range becomes available in the menu.

Condition: SFD2 from launch: feasibility only on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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.

Condition: SFD2 from launch: feasibility only on diagnosis

Likely15 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.

Condition: SFD2 from launch: feasibility only on diagnosis

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

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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.

Checked at diagnosisPrice on request

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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.

Condition: SFD2 from launch: feasibility only on diagnosis

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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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.

Condition: Electrically folding mirrors fitted; SFD2 from launch: feasibility only on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Rear wiper in reverse

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

Condition: SFD2 from launch: feasibility only on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Extra wipe after washing

A few seconds after washing, the wipers make one more sweep so no drips are left running down the windscreen.

Condition: SFD2 from launch: feasibility only on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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.

Condition: SFD2 from launch: feasibility only on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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: Mirror tilt hardware present; SFD2 from launch: feasibility only on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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.

Checked at diagnosisPrice on request

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Brake disc drying in rain

In rain, the car occasionally applies the brake pads very lightly to the discs so the brakes respond well straight away.

Condition: SFD2 from launch: feasibility only on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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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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: SFD2 from launch: feasibility only on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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ESC Sport in the vehicle menu

Select ESC Sport via the menu for a more lenient intervention of stability control, for example on a track or on snow.

ESC always stays active; it returns to normal at every start.

Condition: SFD2 from launch: feasibility only on diagnosis

Likely15 minPrice on request

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XDS differential lock adjustment

The electronic differential lock (XDS) intervenes more strongly or more gently when accelerating out of a bend, for more grip or a calmer feel.

Depends on ESP software version.

Condition: SFD2 from launch: feasibility only on diagnosis

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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