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Cupra Formentor (KM)

2020– · MQB Evo

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Cupra Formentor (KM) (2020–): this page lists 8 codings and hidden features, on the MQB Evo platform.

Categories: Comfort (3), Service (2), Info (1), Lighting (1), Dashboard (1). Tools: OBDeleven (7), VCDS (2), ODIS (1). By difficulty: 3 easy, 3 medium and 2 advanced.

1 of them are specific to this model; the rest are shared codings of the MQB Evo platform.

Entries tagged “Unverified” (1) have not been confirmed yet, so use them with extra care.

Open any entry to see the control unit and the steps. Read the disclaimer at the bottom of the page before coding.

8 codings

Removing SFD ProtectionControl units from 2020 onward are protected by an SFD lock that must be released before writing.InfoAdvancedODISOBDeleven
ModuleAll protected modules

Steps

  1. Open the module
  2. Release the SFD lock using an online token
  3. Lock the module again once coding is complete
WarningWithout releasing SFD, the coding attempt will throw an error!
Coming Home / Leaving HomeThe headlights stay on for a while after you get out, and switch on ahead of time when you unlock the car.LightingEasyOBDeleven
Module09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit.
  2. In the adaptation menu, find the Coming Home / Leaving Home channels.
  3. Set the duration, then save.
Expanding the Ambient LightingThe factory-limited colour range can be unlocked to the full palette (30 colours).ComfortMediumOBDeleven
Module09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit.
  2. In the adaptation menu, find the ambient light channels.
  3. Enable the extended colour range and per-zone adjustment.
NoteOnly makes sense if the car has factory ambient lighting.
Start-up Animation on the Digital ClusterOn ignition, a higher-trim or sportier animation plays on the digital instrument cluster.DashboardMediumOBDeleven
Module17 – Instrument Cluster

Steps

  1. Connect to the 17 – Instrument Cluster control unit.
  2. In the adaptation menu, find the startup animation channel.
  3. Choose the animation you want and save.
Automatic Door Locking While DrivingAfter pulling away, the doors lock themselves, and unlock again when you switch off the ignition.ComfortEasyOBDeleven
Module09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit.
  2. In the adaptation menu, find the auto-lock channel.
  3. Turn on both locking and unlocking.
Registering a Battery ReplacementThe new battery's data needs to be entered for the energy management system.ServiceMediumOBDelevenVCDS
Module19 – Data Bus Diagnostic Interface (Gateway)

Steps

  1. Note down the new battery's capacity, technology, and serial number.
  2. Connect to the 19 – Gateway control unit.
  3. In the adaptation menu, use the battery-change channels.
Wiper Service PositionThe wiper arms lift up off the windscreen for blade changes or winter parking.ServiceEasyOBDeleven
Module09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. Switch off the ignition.
  2. Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit.
  3. In the adaptation menu, use the service position channel.
Cupra Driving Profile – Expanding Individual ModeExpanding the sub-menus of Individual driving mode: separate steering feel, sound simulator, and suspension settings.ComfortAdvancedVCDSUnverified
Module09 – Central Electrics / 5F – Infotainment

Steps

  1. Connect to the relevant control unit and save the original coding.
  2. Long coding: enable the missing sub-menus in the Drive Profile.
  3. Check the menu after restarting the infotainment system.

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