7 Audi Easter Eggs and Hidden Features
You may think you know a lot about your Audi, but do you really? Here are some helpful Easter eggs to explore while everyone is out searching for the real thing and chasing a certain giant white rabbit.
1. Video in Motion
Audi has consistently made world-renowned driving machines. What's exciting to know is that there is way more to them than what you read in the manual. For instance, the Audi A7 has many surprise features including TV/DVD video playback while moving (with a little hack). To enable video in motion, for everyone who desires a little entertainment for their passenger side guest, follow the steps in this link VIM login code generator for MMI 3G. These instructions should work for the A7 and any Audi with a third-generation MMI.
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2. Hidden Menus
Some other cool options for the Audi A7 (and other 3G MMI systems) are easily accessed once you can turn on the Hidden Menu. Open the 5F module which is for Adaptation, Information Electrics, and then Channel 6. Change this from 0 to 1. Then save and exit it. You will now be able to enter the Hidden Menu by pressing and holding "car" for 8 seconds. You will then need to restart your Audi's MMI. To accomplish this press the soft key on the top right, the menu button, and the control knob for a short period. Whatever you do, avoid changing anything on the BOOTLOADER MENU as it can seriously damage the MMI system of the car.
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3. Temperature Kingpin
The Audi TT has cool and we mean cool easter eggs. Here is a way to make sure you and your passenger can be comfortable, no matter how hot or cold you both may feel.
While dominating Climate Control doesn't sound super exciting, it can mean the difference between making your girlfriend sweaty and miserable or being loaded up with blankets and coats with her teeth chattering. To control both temps, first hold the Auto button on the driver's side for 4 secs, and release. Now you can control both temps with the driver's side "+" and "-" buttons. If you want to go back to the original Independent Control, use the passenger "+" and "-" button
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4. Audiophile Adjustments
Another cool egg for the Audi TT is having complete control of the Bose stereo. If you'd like to have your bass bump louder and have everyone in other cars jealous, it's time to adjust the stereo. To change this, press the menu button until you access the Nav/Radio and turn it until you hit the "0" position. Press the button again and now your sound system has been thoroughly De-Bosed. You'll be blasting music in no time!
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5. Throttle Body Maneuvers
For the Audi A6 some of the quicker Easter egg deal with changing fog lights, adjusting the steering wheel, and employing throttle body alignment.
To adjust throttle body alignment, Put in your key and rotate it just before the car starts, but don't start the vehicle. Push your gas to pedal all the way down for 3 seconds flat. Then turn your key all the way back, but do not remove it. Release the gas pedal and wait for 2 minutes. Now you can remove the key or start the car. If you do this every few weeks there will be a noticeable difference in throttle response when you start the car!
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6. A6 secrets
Also for the A6, activating the Passenger Mirror Fold down while reversing is easier than ever. On the driver-side door, put the control onto the passenger mirror and adjust the position. Put the car in reverse, and the mirror will tilt down and show you the curb.
There are also many hidden storage spots. You'll find a hidden spot underneath the steering wheel and under both the passenger and driver seats!!
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7. An A4 Assortment
I'm going to end this with some secrets from my personal favorite, the Audi A4. Here are a few things to know: 1. There are grocery bag hooks in the trunk.
2. The armrest compartment has red LED lights.
3. You can use the VAG key fob to open and close your sunroof, and windows from the outside of your A4.
Each Audi model has tons of hidden special secrets, and there are just too many to list. On the upside, all it takes is a little bit of research on Audi World and you can learn them all and tailor your machine to you.
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