VW Central
17-10-2016, 12:07 PM
A question we get asked a lot, 'So I've just bought a new car, what VCDS tweaks can I have done?'
There are plenty of threads and information out there to explain how it is done. We have taken several online articles and our own internal notes and put them into categories for an easy understanding.
Please note, depending on your model and year vehicle, not all tweaks may be available to you.
If you have any questions or would like to know more, please send us an inbox message.
VW Central Social Media Team
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights - turn off/on via media screen
This enables a new menu option under 'Lights' on media screen to control DRLs
Daytime Running Lights - turn off/on via handbrake
DRLs turn off when the handbrake is engaged
Daytime Running Lights - remain ON when turn signal "blinks"
Daytime Running Lights - Dim when turn signal "blinks"*
LED Number Plate - stop bulb out warning if you have retrofitted LED license plate lighting
Coming Home Lights - leave the headlights on for a period of time after locking the car.
Useful for exiting a dark garage etc
"Blinkers" - change cycles. Adjust the number of indicator blinks when soft pressing the turn signals for a lane change
Fog Lights - Combine with High Beam Lights
Allow the fog lights to remain lit when engaging high beam
Incandescent Tail Lights - add Brake function to inner lights
Allow the inner tail lights (the ones located in the boot) to be illuminated when braking
LED Tail Lights - add Brake function to inner lights
Allow the inner tail lights (the ones located in the boot) to be illuminated when braking
LED Tail Lights - add "Pace-Car" indicators
The inner and outer indicator lights flash out of phase rather than together somewhat like a pace car
Halogen Headlights - add Counter blinking DRLs on turn signal (instead of "DRL Wink")
Headlamp on the indicating side will blink out of phase with the indicator
"Angel Eye" Headlight fittings- Illuminate Dot with switch in all positions
"Angel Eye" Headlight fittings- DRL Wink
Single Sided Parking Lights
Driver Convenience
TMC - enable live traffic information
Rain closing
Allows windows and sunroof to close on detection of rain by Rain Light Sensor if car is locked
Disable stop/start
Disables the Bluemotion Start/stop system
Air Recirculation - automate
Soundakator - adjust volume
Discover media/pro "nag screens" - deactivate
Seat Belt Warning - deactivate
Lock/Unlock - alarm beep
Lock/Unlock - acknowledgement without alarm horn fitted
Ignition-on alarm when driver's door open - Disable
Fan Speed Indicator - display on "auto" mode
Window Comfort Opening/Closing with key-fob
Enable WLAN on Discover Pro MIB1
MIBII - Enable Off Road Display
Instruments
Needle Staging - When accessories are turned on, speedo and tacho needles sweep around the dial and back to 0
Refuel Quantity - Displays remaining fuel quantity in litres
Instrument cluster - Increase illumination during daylight
Instrument cluster - Increase illumination of clock dials during daylight
There are plenty of threads and information out there to explain how it is done. We have taken several online articles and our own internal notes and put them into categories for an easy understanding.
Please note, depending on your model and year vehicle, not all tweaks may be available to you.
If you have any questions or would like to know more, please send us an inbox message.
VW Central Social Media Team
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights - turn off/on via media screen
This enables a new menu option under 'Lights' on media screen to control DRLs
Daytime Running Lights - turn off/on via handbrake
DRLs turn off when the handbrake is engaged
Daytime Running Lights - remain ON when turn signal "blinks"
Daytime Running Lights - Dim when turn signal "blinks"*
LED Number Plate - stop bulb out warning if you have retrofitted LED license plate lighting
Coming Home Lights - leave the headlights on for a period of time after locking the car.
Useful for exiting a dark garage etc
"Blinkers" - change cycles. Adjust the number of indicator blinks when soft pressing the turn signals for a lane change
Fog Lights - Combine with High Beam Lights
Allow the fog lights to remain lit when engaging high beam
Incandescent Tail Lights - add Brake function to inner lights
Allow the inner tail lights (the ones located in the boot) to be illuminated when braking
LED Tail Lights - add Brake function to inner lights
Allow the inner tail lights (the ones located in the boot) to be illuminated when braking
LED Tail Lights - add "Pace-Car" indicators
The inner and outer indicator lights flash out of phase rather than together somewhat like a pace car
Halogen Headlights - add Counter blinking DRLs on turn signal (instead of "DRL Wink")
Headlamp on the indicating side will blink out of phase with the indicator
"Angel Eye" Headlight fittings- Illuminate Dot with switch in all positions
"Angel Eye" Headlight fittings- DRL Wink
Single Sided Parking Lights
Driver Convenience
TMC - enable live traffic information
Rain closing
Allows windows and sunroof to close on detection of rain by Rain Light Sensor if car is locked
Disable stop/start
Disables the Bluemotion Start/stop system
Air Recirculation - automate
Soundakator - adjust volume
Discover media/pro "nag screens" - deactivate
Seat Belt Warning - deactivate
Lock/Unlock - alarm beep
Lock/Unlock - acknowledgement without alarm horn fitted
Ignition-on alarm when driver's door open - Disable
Fan Speed Indicator - display on "auto" mode
Window Comfort Opening/Closing with key-fob
Enable WLAN on Discover Pro MIB1
MIBII - Enable Off Road Display
Instruments
Needle Staging - When accessories are turned on, speedo and tacho needles sweep around the dial and back to 0
Refuel Quantity - Displays remaining fuel quantity in litres
Instrument cluster - Increase illumination during daylight
Instrument cluster - Increase illumination of clock dials during daylight