Hidden features and retrofits for the Volkswagen Passat / CC (35/3C) 2008–2016

Infotainment start-up logo

Choose a different start-up screen for the infotainment system, for example the logo of a sporty version or of the sound system.

Display only; nothing changes technically.

Condition: RCD 510 / RNS 510

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Speed limit from the navigation map

The navigation system shows the speed limit from its map data on screen. Handy as a reminder; road signs still apply.

Map data may be outdated; road signs take priority.

Condition: RNS 510

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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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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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: RNS 510/RCD 510

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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

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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.

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

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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

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.

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Extra light when reversing

In the dark the fog or cornering lamps come on when you reverse, so you see more while manoeuvring.

Condition: Front fog lights

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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

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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.

Likely15 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

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Close windows when it rains

If a window or the sunroof is left open while the car is parked and locked, the car closes it automatically as soon as the rain sensor detects rain.

Only works with a rain sensor; we check this first.

Condition: Rain sensor fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Service interval setting

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

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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Acoustic lock confirmation

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

Requires alarm siren or suitable horn.

Condition: Factory alarm fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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

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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.

Checked at diagnosisPrice on request

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