Bunch of easter eggs...........

[Gulfer]

Found this on the mk5 blog!

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Press ECON and the UP ARROW button, the one that puts the air near the windscreen vents.

Then the left temp display and panel show the channel + subchannel. The large number is the main channel, with the little number top right being the sub channel.

The Left temp control twisty bit changes the MAIN channel, the central twisty bit (fan speed) changes the sub channel.

Following are what they do, does anyone have this in english?


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[Gulfer]

1) Remote Window Closure / Opening

After leaving the car, press the 'lock' on the remote, and keep it held down (on)....the windows and sunroof will close (only whilst you hold the remote button)

Conversely, pressing the 'unlock' on the remote, and keeping it held down will open the windows (but not sunroof)
Release the remote when they are at desired position!

2) Windscreen Wiper Access

The windscreen wipers are neatly tucked away when not in use for aerodynamics and safety.

To clean under them or change the blades is easy!

With the ignition key in 'off' position or removed, pull the wiper stalk down momentarily.
The wipers will wipe to 12 o'clock position and remain in that position.

After completing your task, simply repeat the wiper stalk action and the wipers will 'park' in the usual position.

3) Fuel Flap Release

The electric fuel flap release is inhibited if travelling at over 5mph (a guess)

4) Automatic Rear Screen Wipe

With your windscreen wipers activated in any mode, selecting reverse will cause the rear screen wiper to wipe once.

5) Headlamp Washers

Headlamp washers will only wash if your headlights are switched 'on' - at the first time you wash your windscreen, and then every fifth time your wash your windscreen (resets after ingition switched off)

[Gulfer]

Zone Climate Control Synchronization

if you hold down the AUTO button for three seconds, it will synchronize the temperature setting on both sides of the car to match that of the drivers side. When ever the driver changes his temp setting it will also change it on the passenger side, until a passenger changes their side.

[Gulfer]

If you push ECON + rights button near Recirculated air. You will show into each screen in the climatronic several interesting values. If you go to channel 19 you will show in the right screen the speed, rpm, motor temp. The are others interesting channels but by the moment there is no info. To go to another channel just move the left temp selector to move to another subchannel just move the right temp selector.

[Gulfer]

DSG gearbox (with paddles)
If you're in normal D mode on the gearbox, you can engage manual control by just flipping one of the paddles. You can then go up and down the gears with the paddles. It will automatically slip back into D mode if left alone in the same gear for a while, or when you come to a stop. Another way of changing back to auto is to pull one of the paddles and hold it for about 3 seconds. All of this is done without having to move the gearstick over to the + - setting.

[Gulfer]

Radio Trick

If you hold down the MENU button whilst on FM or AM, until the radio emits a 'boop' the display will then alter to show a signal meter for the station you are listening to and some other useless bumf.

[Gulfer]

Single-side parking light

When parking on a very dark street (for example - no street lightings), to prevent some one stupid hitting your car by accident, you can switch on one single side parking light. The single side paring light only lights on one side (either left or right) of front (small light only) and rear small light, the number plate light is not on, to use as less power as possible.

To switch on the "single side parking light": Turn on either left or right indicator, then switch off the engine and lock the car. Once you locked the car, the direction indicator will no longer be flashing, and the "single side parking light" switched on instead.

They use it more often in Germany....

[Gulfer]

Sunroof

If you leave your sunroof open and it starts raining it will close.

[Gulfer]

Speed Warning

set the speed warning:- With the ignition on, go to "SPEED WARNING" on the display, using the end "up/down" buttons on the right hand stalk end. You will see SPEED WARNING over dashes, Pressing the reset button, on the bottom of the stalk changes the dashes to a highlighted 20. You can now select the desired speed, using the stalk end "up/down" buttons, in 5mph increments. Press the reset button again to accept it, which removes the highlighting.

While this is set, you will hear a chime every time you pass up through the set speed, with a reminder on the display.

To remove the warning, go to "SPEED WARNING" and press the reset button. this replaces the speed set with dashes.

[Gulfer]

Clean Air

When using the windscreen washers and whilst reversing, the Climatic air conditioning system automatically switches into recirculate mode to reduce nasty smells entering the cabin. The LED on the recirculate button does NOT illuminate but if you have the fan set to speed 2 or above you can hear it speed up. Recirculation continues for about 15 seconds after you finish using the windscreen washers.

[Gulfer]

Stop.. No go...

Pressing the brake (sufficient to light the brake lights) at the same time as the accelerator causes the ECU to ignore the accelerator input. This demonstrates the Drive by Wire system

[Gulfer]

Locked

When locking your Mk V, pressing the lock button on the remote twice causes the doors to be locked but does not activate the deadlocks or alarm. This is useful say, if you want to lock someone inside the car. The key indicator on the interior central locking button will glow orange to indicate that the deadlocks are not engaged and the red LED on the driver's door will not flash indicating that the alarm is not engaged.

[Dubdr]

Great info thanks!!!:clap:

[Sauceboy01]

Yeeeaaa!!!!

[GTI2007]

Really interesting info :clap: :clap:

[marx92x]

I've noticed that when changing lanes, you don't have to press the turn signal stalk all the way down or up (where it clicks into place). If you just bump it, the turn signal will flash for about 3 seconds. Doing this prevents you from accidently leaving the blinker on while driving (which most people hate).

I guess the only reason to "click" the turn signal would be if you were stopped and turning.

[dunski]

i love the window trick, awsome tips!

[NewYorkMike]

i couldn;t get the window trick to work on my GTI...did i do something wrong? IS there something else that I would have to do? THis would be incredibly helpful to me (in Arizona)

:confused: :eyebulge:

[TeknoGroover]

It didn't work here either. Just the standard putting the key in door and locking it and holding it.

[NewYorkMike]

i have read of an option which would require the Vag-Com to turn on regarding the windows...maybe this is it. Now to find someone wwith a vag com in arizona

[kidkusu]

i knoticed yesterday that with the wipers on in normal not intermittent, and you comp to a complete stop they then go automaticly to intermittent and then back to normal when you start driving. If they are on high they go to normal at the stop. :w00t: while driving any other car the first thing i noticed i do is turn my wipers down when i am stopped. now v dub representin deutchland does it for you :headbang:

[marx92x]

i have read of an option which would require the Vag-Com to turn on regarding the windows...maybe this is it. Now to find someone wwith a vag com in arizona

let me know when you do. We can all mooch!

[JJ-R32]

i have read of an option which would require the Vag-Com to turn on regarding the windows...maybe this is it. Now to find someone wwith a vag com in arizona

Here's the instructions on enabling remote window open/closure using vagcom :thumbsup:

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=375

[BLACKMAGICGTI'06]

vag-com in long island ny anyone??? too expensive to buy myself...

[ACgolf]

Do all the MKV GTI comes with the rear wiper feature, when we reverse, the rear wiper will wipe once? My GTI is not here yet, but i can imagine this being very annoying especially when my car is dry during the summer season, and everytime i park the rear wiper wipes... Could this be swtiched off some how?

[TeknoGroover]

This has only happened to me in the rain. It doesn't do it every time. I believe it has the water sensor. Since some people claim that the GTI has rain sensors for the wipers, they must have been confused and not told it's the rear only.

[loccusst]

So they all come with a sensor to auto close the roof when it rains? Hmmm....

[kidkusu]

Do all the MKV GTI comes with the rear wiper feature, when we reverse, the rear wiper will wipe once? My GTI is not here yet, but i can imagine this being very annoying especially when my car is dry during the summer season, and everytime i park the rear wiper wipes... Could this be swtiched off some how?

the rear only wipes when yo have the front wipers on and you put it into reverse and it will wipe once

[marx92x]

So they all come with a sensor to auto close the roof when it rains? Hmmm....

I could be wrong (and please correct me if I am) but I don't think they do. I was under the impression that it was only the premium trim with the rain sensing washers that will close the sunroof.

Anyone with pkg 1 care to leave their roof open in the rain so we can settle this?

I would volunteer, of course, but it hasn't rained in Phoenix in over 130 days. darn.:biggrin:

[Texas_MkV]

I could be wrong (and please correct me if I am) but I don't think they do. I was under the impression that it was only the premium trim with the rain sensing washers that will close the sunroof.

Anyone with pkg 1 care to leave their roof open in the rain so we can settle this?

I would volunteer, of course, but it hasn't rained in Phoenix in over 130 days. darn.:biggrin:

Lol

[loccusst]

LMAO!!! Yeah you are probably right about that.

[loccusst]

Stop no go doesn't work on the manuals...at least not on my car.

[SSS_Hoon]

the washer one and the stop no go works on our dsg only if the brakes are applied for 3 secs or more though.



jsut wondeirng as for the codes any one figured what the rest mean other then speed on the climate control panel?


SSS_Hoon

[quailallstar]

Awesome post. But many GTI owners have noticed they dont have the Parking lights working from the factory. I tried using a vag com to activate them, and noting.

[JonnyDoe69]

i have read of an option which would require the Vag-Com to turn on regarding the windows...maybe this is it. Now to find someone wwith a vag com in arizona


Talk to 918hare he did my windows for me. He charges $20 bucks. So if you want to disable your DRl's and do your windows thing or any other VAG com stuff... you should contact him. He did my stuff after the meetup at EVO last month.

:thumbsup:

[Moose]

the washer one and the stop no go works on our dsg only if the brakes are applied for 3 secs or more though.



jsut wondeirng as for the codes any one figured what the rest mean other then speed on the climate control panel?


SSS_Hoon


The washers do go to intermitent on the 6M's just like the DSG's at stops. Been raining here for a week straight almost... didn't notice it till yesterday though

[DubtecV2]

I've noticed that when accelerating briskly from low speed the steering stiffens considerably to reduce torque steer.

[DBCPerformance]

this is not true

Sunroof

If you leave your sunroof open and it starts raining it will close.

[SSS_Hoon]

this is not true

yes it is, you have to have your wipers on the auto rain detect and it will close?


SSS_Hoon

[seung]

i dunno if anyone already know this or not but...
i found out that indicator "ticking" gets muted out
if warning chime (seat belts... etc...) goes off while the indicator is on.

[dpham00]

I could be wrong (and please correct me if I am) but I don't think they do. I was under the impression that it was only the premium trim with the rain sensing washers that will close the sunroof.

Anyone with pkg 1 care to leave their roof open in the rain so we can settle this?

I would volunteer, of course, but it hasn't rained in Phoenix in over 130 days. darn.:biggrin:

two words...garden hose :thumbsup:

[Mary and Phil]

yes it is, you have to have your wipers on the auto rain detect and it will close?


SSS_Hoon

hoon, does the pkg0 gti have the rain sensors?

[NoRegrets78]

We don't have rain sensing wipers on the GTI's in the states...I believe this is a european option only.

[Plyngntrffc]

someone charged yall for vagging ur windows...DAMN i guess its cause he's got to feed that CF need

[Mary and Phil]

Single-side parking light

When parking on a very dark street (for example - no street lightings), to prevent some one stupid hitting your car by accident, you can switch on one single side parking light. The single side paring light only lights on one side (either left or right) of front (small light only) and rear small light, the number plate light is not on, to use as less power as possible.

To switch on the "single side parking light": Turn on either left or right indicator, then switch off the engine and lock the car. Once you locked the car, the direction indicator will no longer be flashing, and the "single side parking light" switched on instead.

They use it more often in Germany....


will the usa ones do this? i tried without locking and nothing happens.

i'll recheck it. ^^

[NoRegrets78]

will the usa ones do this? i tried without locking and nothing happens.

i'll recheck it. ^^

That's also a Euro option only. VAG can fix this though.

[Mary and Phil]

That's also a Euro option only. VAG can fix this though.

i'll see if my dealer can do that and the radio info thing when i get my radio flashed/replaced to fix the soft clipping.

[R-Bisch]

Um... i think the whole auto closing sunroof thing is crap. just sayin. im pretty sure my dealer woulda mentioned that... he went throught everything with me when i bought my car. all the other stuff i knew exept the auto close and windows. just saying.....

[Zach L]

Stop.. No go...

Pressing the brake (sufficient to light the brake lights) at the same time as the accelerator causes the ECU to ignore the accelerator input. This demonstrates the Drive by Wire system
I'm guessing this is a DSG-only characteristic. I heel-toe quite a bit w/ my 6-speed. Even with the brake pedal fully depressed, I still have full function of engine speed through the accelerator pedal.

[Lima]

If you push ECON + rights button near Recirculated air. You will show into each screen in the climatronic several interesting values. If you go to channel 19 you will show in the right screen the speed, rpm, motor temp. The are others interesting channels but by the moment there is no info. To go to another channel just move the left temp selector to move to another subchannel just move the right temp selector.

Any reference to what the other values indicate? :iono:

[Fuzzbear]

I'm guessing this is a DSG-only characteristic. I heel-toe quite a bit w/ my 6-speed. Even with the brake pedal fully depressed, I still have full function of engine speed through the accelerator pedal.

Dunno, when I was trying to see if my 07 DSG had launch control... it was definitely NOT ignoring the accelerator input when I had the brake pressed.

[Kirium]

Any reference to what the other values indicate? :iono:

Alot of them (if not all), are in that attached document in the 1st post of the thread. Very little useful stuff in there tho...

[thomaschh]

If you turn the sunroof dial about an 1/8th turn past fully open the sunroof slides all the way back into the roof.

There's no marking on the dial for this and I'm not sure why...

=tom

[Jax$MkV]

sweeeeet info

[dlroto]

Some really great info here, Thanx

[BetaOp9]

Zone Climate Control Synchronization

if you hold down the AUTO button for three seconds, it will synchronize the temperature setting on both sides of the car to match that of the drivers side. When ever the driver changes his temp setting it will also change it on the passenger side, until a passenger changes their side.

Or just turn off dual and it will change both to diver side control...

[BetaOp9]

yes it is, you have to have your wipers on the auto rain detect and it will close?


SSS_Hoon

We don't have an auto setting in the US. Nor do we have rain sensors. Stop trying to fuck up our cars. :)

[malkatraz]

Quote:
Originally Posted by SSS_Hoon View Post
yes it is, you have to have your wipers on the auto rain detect and it will close?

We don't have an auto setting in the US. Nor do we have rain sensors. Stop trying to fuck up our cars. :)

Rain sensors are great though - you're missing out there. :biggrin:


I have DSG , sunroof, and bi-xenon.

Can confirm the window trick works a charm here in oz. I use it daily. Only wish I could start the GTI using the remote.

Also can confirm the sunroof sliding all the way back and the headlights (washers / rate depending on speed / reverse).

Have to add I like how the stereo changes volume depending how fast you're going. Useful and stock.

[stangg172006]

u have bi-xenon stock? are you sure? the only bi-xenon vw ive seen are the Touareg and the Phaeton...

[BetaOp9]

Quote:
Originally Posted by SSS_Hoon View Post
yes it is, you have to have your wipers on the auto rain detect and it will close?



Rain sensors are great though - you're missing out there. :biggrin:


I have DSG , sunroof, and bi-xenon.

Can confirm the window trick works a charm here in oz. I use it daily. Only wish I could start the GTI using the remote.

Also can confirm the sunroof sliding all the way back and the headlights (washers / rate depending on speed / reverse).

Have to add I like how the stereo changes volume depending how fast you're going. Useful and stock.

We in the US have those items, most need to be activated with VAGCOM, takes a few minutes. The only thing are the zenon fogs, which we can get the oem kit for but $$$. The radio has a setup section which has that feature too which is reachable without any special tools.

[vantage]

u have bi-xenon stock? are you sure? the only bi-xenon vw ive seen are the Touareg and the Phaeton...

huh? All GTI's comes with xenons stock.

[GTI2007]

huh? All GTI's comes with xenons stock.

All North American GTI's come with xenons stock. The rest of the world has to pay to get xenons on their GTI.

[AlowisiousGTI]

Well.. Xenon's and Bi-Xenons are diff.. the Bi-Xenons work for both low beam and high beam.. regulare Xenon's (non Bi-Xenons) are only low beam. But yes, im pretty sure that all us models are Bi-Xenon.

[NoRegrets78]

All US models are Bi-Xenon.

Anyone have a link to the Xenon Fogs?

[Athfar]

I've noticed that when changing lanes, you don't have to press the turn signal stalk all the way down or up (where it clicks into place). If you just bump it, the turn signal will flash for about 3 seconds. Doing this prevents you from accidently leaving the blinker on while driving (which most people hate).

I guess the only reason to "click" the turn signal would be if you were stopped and turning.
Cars have been like this for years now. It did it in the MKIII :wink: My 95 chevy blazer did it. :iono:

The one thing about the new VWs is the blinker stays on for like a couple seconds after you hit the signal turn. Which I guess is neat but what if you make a oopsie?

[-mission-]

This is just a re-hash of the codes in the other doc ... a little google translation could help, but still much is a mystery. :frown:

- M -

[Froster]

I'm guessing this is a DSG-only characteristic. I heel-toe quite a bit w/ my 6-speed. Even with the brake pedal fully depressed, I still have full function of engine speed through the accelerator pedal.

Its time dependent. Heel-toe will work, but pressing both at the same time for more than a couple seconds supposedly does not.

[FastMatt]

Will these Easter Eggs work on the MkV Rabbit (US) 4-Door models? Is there a way to turn these Eggs 'on' with Vag Cam?

I'm looking to buying an 07 Rabbit this year, (can't afford the GTI - sad I know) and was curious if some of these eggs would work. I know the sunroof closing won't work due to the fact that the Rabbit doesn't have the option of rain sensor.

[GarDian]

Stop.. No go...

Pressing the brake (sufficient to light the brake lights) at the same time as the accelerator causes the ECU to ignore the accelerator input. This demonstrates the Drive by Wire system

This doesn't seem to be the same on my car. I can still rev the engine when the brake is depressed. I have a 07 CW GTI with DSG and I am from Canada.

[Fuzzbear]

This doesn't seem to be the same on my car. I can still rev the engine when the brake is depressed. I have a 07 CW GTI with DSG and I am from Canada.


More than a couple seconds? Mine will rev up for a bit then drop down unless i turn ESP off and put it in S mode ...... Launch Control.

[KoZmiK]

This doesn't seem to be the same on my car. I can still rev the engine when the brake is depressed. I have a 07 CW GTI with DSG and I am from Canada.

You have to be moving for this to work.

It works on my car with the 6spd. Just driving along in 1st gear one day in a parking lot, drive slowly, then depress the brake slightly, then try pressing on the accelerator again while still pushing on the brake.

It should work.

Its actually pretty funny.

[grasshopper]

I've noticed that when changing lanes, you don't have to press the turn signal stalk all the way down or up (where it clicks into place). If you just bump it, the turn signal will flash for about 3 seconds. Doing this prevents you from accidently leaving the blinker on while driving (which most people hate).

I guess the only reason to "click" the turn signal would be if you were stopped and turning.
I don't know if this is news to anyone but I discovered a couple quirks to the comfort signal that are kinda handy:

1. If you hold the comfort signal without releasing it, it will continue to blink until you release it.

2. Every time you press the comfort signal it resets the counter and continues without interrupting the interval. Press it again after one blink, you'll get four total, etc.

I've found it useful when making long, slow lane changes 'cos I like my signal to remain on until I've stopped moving over. And, I like the whole comfort signal thing 'cos it saves wear-and-tear on the the stalk.

[GarDian]

You have to be moving for this to work.

It works on my car with the 6spd. Just driving along in 1st gear one day in a parking lot, drive slowly, then depress the brake slightly, then try pressing on the accelerator again while still pushing on the brake.

It should work.

Its actually pretty funny.

AArrrhh.. i see. Will definitely try it. Thanks.:thumbup:

[R-Mac06]

anyone know why my wind shield wipers arent automatic.

[JetTurbo]

Awesome post. But many GTI owners have noticed they dont have the Parking lights working from the factory. I tried using a vag com to activate them, and noting.

This feature works on mine. It was not that way from the factory. I coded my instruments to the Euro setting using vag-com (to disable Nav warnings) and this one of its side effects.

[Snowman]

my window trick doesnt work too

[JetTurbo]

anyone know why my wind shield wipers arent automatic.

because no US spec MK V GTI ever came with that feature?

Very few US spec Mk Vs do, r32 has automatic wipers, Jetta 2.0 pkg 3 had automatic wipers. I am not sure, but I think introductory 2005.5 Jettas had them. It also appears the only Mk V's that had/have auto wipers have blue tinted glass (like your 06), but I am not positive.

Auto wipers are part of a combination of auto dim mirror, automatic headlights and automatic wipers. The windshield mounting bracket is unique to this option. VW supplies windshields with mirror bracket glued in place, I am in the process of adding that feature to my GTI as part of replacing a cracked windshield. The mirror assembly alone is quite a bit more expensive than the windshield. The rain / light sensor comes close to the windshield cost. It is a costly mod, parts alone at dealer retail total about $800 including windshield, no labor, but you should be able to finagle discounts from list. I can provide the vw part numbers if you are really interested in adding that feature. the most expensive part ...
http://dataton.net/vw/mod_prep/NewMirror.jpg
http://dataton.net/vw/mod_prep/NewMirror2.jpg

note: the electrical connection and conduit are not complete in this picture
http://dataton.net/vw/windshield/new_windshield-2.jpg

Pretty sure the combination of 6 spd manual, Climatronic, and and auto dim mirror / rain light sensor was NEVER available in US Spec vehicles, so this picture is fairly unique.
http://dataton.net/vw/windshield/new_windshield-interior.jpg

[Jethro41]

This is just a re-hash of the codes in the other doc ... a little google translation could help, but still much is a mystery. :frown:

- M -

Thanks Mission... I'll trot off with this to my friendly Service man... if I just went in and asked him he'd plead ignorant...If I show him I've put some research in and have some idea...he's more helpful... weird but true.

If I get anything from him...I'll post it here.

[Autobahn Proven]

With the radio on (standard in - dash six disc, 2006 US Spec), press and hold the SCAN TUNE knob until the bong. By rotating same knob, you can set volume on, speed dependent volume (on scale of 1 thhrough 3), whether you scan all available channels or just your presets - and a few other things. BTW, my radio (and programming it's settings) works without the ignition key but the steering wheel controls don't.

[theholycow]

Good one. Works for the US spec single disc mp3cd HU that comes in the 2 door base model Rabbit too.

Similarly, if you hold the SCAN TUNE knob and don't let go when it goes "bong", keep holding it and it changes the display back to normal, still don't let go, and keep holding it until the next "bong" and you can get into the service menu and see signal strengths for the antenna and other such data.

Thanks to zither99 and other folks in the thread for DIY shark fin antenna, for that info...
press and hold the right knob, first you will go into the regular settings menu, then it will go back to the radio, and then it will go into the service menu

[McCrash_mkv]

I didn't pay..got a 08 GTI Euro Spec..(bi xenons were stock).
thanks
All North American GTI's come with xenons stock. The rest of the world has to pay to get xenons on their GTI.

[lqdKaos]

Has anyone mentioned that when you hit the window washer for the rear window, the wiper will start then after a few sweeps stop.....Then a about 20 seconds later, just as that last little drip of washer fluid starts to run down your rear window, your wiper will go one more time to get it.

[rockstars]

I think this is good for a bump. Is there a listing of all the changes we can make to our MkVs?

[theholycow]

just as that last little drip of washer fluid starts to run down your rear window, your wiper will go one more time to get it.

I think that's called "teardrop", and you can disable it with Vag-Com.

I think this is good for a bump. Is there a listing of all the changes we can make to our MkVs?

Yup. Here's the official Vag-Com thread:
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7410