The Volkswagen Up! is a fantastic city car, but with VCDS (Vag-Com Diagnostic System), you can unlock hidden features and customize your Up! to perfectly suit your needs. This guide outlines various tweaks you can perform using VCDS specifically for the Volkswagen Up!, focusing on common modifications.
Popular VCDS Modifications for the Volkswagen Up!
Here are some of the most popular tweaks you can implement using VCDS on your Volkswagen Up!:
Convenience Features
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Automatic Door Locking (Anti-Carjack): Enable automatic door locking when your speed exceeds 15 km/h. This feature can be activated through:
[09 - Central Electrics] -> [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding -> [Byte 00] -> [Bit 4]. -
Automatic Door Unlocking: Automatically unlock the doors when the key is removed from the ignition. This is achievable via:
[09 - Central Electrics] -> [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding -> [Byte 00] -> [Bit 3]. -
Selective Door Unlocking: Configure your key fob so that one press unlocks only the driver’s door and two presses unlock all doors. This modification can be found in:
[09 - Central Electrics] -> [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding -> [Byte 00] -> [Bit 0] and [Bit 5?]. Further investigation may be required to confirm the correct bit for Bit 5. -
Comfort Turn Signals (Highway Blinking): Adjust the number of times your turn signals blink with a single tap of the stalk. Change the value from 1 to 5 (for 1 to 5 blinks) in:
[09 - Central Electrics] -> [Adaptation - 10] -> [Channel 43]. -
Rain Closing: Automatically close the windows when it starts to rain. Enable this feature using:
[09 - Central Electrics] -> [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding -> [Byte 04] -> [Bit 6]. (Functionality may depend on installed equipment).
Lighting Adjustments
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Tail Lights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL): (Specifically for Up! Bluemotion models) Have your taillights illuminate along with your DRLs. This can be enabled in:
[09 - Central Electrics] -> [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding -> [Byte 12] -> [Bit 0]. Note: legality of this modification may vary depending on local regulations. Consult your local traffic laws before enabling this feature. -
Cornering Lights using Fog Lights: (Up! Bluemotion only) Utilize your fog lights as cornering lights when turning. This can be activated via:
[09 - Central Electrics] -> [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding -> [Byte 12] -> [Bit 6]. -
DRLs using Fog Lights: Utilize your fog lights as Daytime Running Lights. This involves multiple byte and bit adjustments:
[09 - Central Electrics] -> [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding -> [Byte 23] -> [Bit 6][09 - Central Electrics] -> [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding -> [Byte 23] -> [Bit 2]
If you also want the tail lights to be on with the fog light DRLs, enable:
[09 - Central Electrics] -> [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding -> [Byte 12] -> [Bit 0]
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Coming Home Lights: (Up! Bluemotion only) Activate the “Coming Home” feature, which illuminates your headlights for a short period after you lock the car, providing safer entry in dark areas:
[09 - Central Electrics] -> [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding -> [Byte 10] -> [Bit 2]. You may need to activate the high beams once before exiting the vehicle for this to work.
Display and Instrumentation
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Digital Speedometer in RCD 215 (Driving School Function): Enable a digital speed readout on the RCD 215 radio display:
[09 - Central Electrics] -> [Coding - 07] -> [Channel 02] -> Driving School Function -> Value '1'. Activate the display by pressing ‘Menu – In’ on the radio. -
Fuel Consumption Display: Change the fuel consumption display from liters per 100 kilometers to kilometers per liter:
[17 - Instruments] -> [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding -> [Byte 00] -> [Bit 6]. Ensure bits 4, 5, and 7 in Byte 00 are configured correctly (Bit 4 on, Bits 5 and 7 off). If Bit 6 isn’t visible initially, navigate to ‘Lcode 2’. -
Seatbelt Warning Deactivation: Disable the seatbelt warning chime:
[17 - Instruments] -> [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding -> [Byte 01] -> [Bit 1].
Important Considerations
Remember, modifying your car with VCDS can void your warranty if done incorrectly. Always proceed with caution and ensure you understand the implications of each change before implementing it. This guide is for informational purposes only.
This list is not exhaustive, and there may be other VCDS modifications available for your Volkswagen Up!. Always refer to reputable VCDS community forums and resources for the most up-to-date information and detailed instructions before making any changes to your vehicle’s coding. Ensure you have a genuine Ross-Tech VCDS interface for reliable and safe modifications.
