5F

Seat Leon III (5F)

2012–2020 · MQB

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Seat Leon III (5F) (2012–2020): this page lists 19 codings and hidden features, on the MQB platform.

Categories: Retrofit (6), Comfort (5), Lighting (4), Dashboard (2), Service (2). Tools: VCDS (18), OBDeleven (15), ODIS (3). By difficulty: 8 advanced, 6 easy and 5 medium.

2 of them are specific to this model; the rest are shared codings of the MQB 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.

19 codings

Retrofit Reversing CameraActivating a factory or aftermarket reversing camera on the head unit display.RetrofitAdvancedVCDSOBDeleven
Module5F – Infotainment / 19 – Gateway

Steps

  1. 19 – Gateway → Installation list: enable [6C - Rearview Camera] (for the High camera)
  2. 5F – Infotainment → Adaptation
  3. Find the Parkingsystem / Bus_Electronics channel
  4. Set Byte_18_Rear_View_Camera → Active
  5. Restart the 5F head unit (hold the button for 10 sec)
Direct TPMS (Real Tyre-Pressure Monitoring) RetrofitInstalling a valve-based tyre-pressure monitoring system that shows bar values and temperature.RetrofitAdvancedVCDSOBDelevenODIS
Module19 – Gateway / 17 – Instrument Cluster / 65 – TPMS

Steps

  1. After installing the sensors and receiver unit: 19 – Gateway → add [65 - Tire Pressure]
  2. 17 – Instrument Cluster → Coding → TPMS Installed
  3. 5F – Infotainment → Adaptation → enable BAP tire_pressure_system_0x07
Virtual Cockpit (Digital Cockpit / AID) RetrofitReplacing the analogue gauge cluster with the factory digital display.RetrofitAdvancedODIS
Module17 – Instrument Cluster / 5F – Infotainment

Steps

  1. Replace the gauge cluster and route the MOST optical cable from the 5F module
  2. Remove component protection and re-teach the immobiliser using ODIS Online access
  3. 5F → Adaptation → Navigation map display switch (enable MOST)
WarningComponent protection requires a genuine ODIS Online connection!
ACC / Cruise Control RetrofitActivating adaptive cruise control or standard cruise control.RetrofitAdvancedODISVCDS
Module13 – Auto Distance Control / 16 – Steering Wheel

Steps

  1. Install the steering-wheel buttons and the radar in the front grille
  2. 19 – Gateway → enable [13 - Auto Distance Regulation]
  3. 16 – Steering Column → Coding → Cruise Control Installed
  4. Upload SWaP licence codes (ODIS)
Power Tailgate RetrofitSetting up motorised tailgate opening and locking from the key.RetrofitAdvancedVCDSOBDeleven
Module6D – Trunk Electrics / 09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. 19 – Gateway → enable [6D - Trunk Electrics]
  2. 09 – Central Electrics → Adaptation → Remote open/close tailgate enable
Ambient Lighting Upgrade to 30 ColoursExpanding the factory colour choice to 10 or 30 custom colours in the head unit menu.LightingMediumVCDSOBDeleven
Module09 – Central Electrics / 5F – Infotainment

Steps

  1. 09 – Central Electrics → Adaptation → Interior light configuration
  2. Upload the Lichtfeld 1-30 RGB values
  3. 5F → Adaptation → interieur_light_0x08 → Active
Coming Home / Leaving HomeTimed headlight illumination when getting out of the car and when unlocking it.LightingEasyVCDSOBDeleven
Module09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. 09 – Central Electrics → Adaptation
  2. Activate the Leaving Home and Coming Home channels and set the duration (0–60 sec)
Comfort Open/Close from the KeyMoving the windows and sunroof by holding down the key's lock/unlock button.ComfortEasyVCDSOBDeleven
Module09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. 09 – Central Electrics → Adaptation → enable Comfort opening/closing
Needle Sweep on Start-up (Staging)The gauge needles sweep across the dial when the ignition is switched on.DashboardEasyVCDSOBDeleven
Module17 – Instrument Cluster

Steps

  1. 17 – Instrument Cluster → Adaptation → Staging / Indicator Celebration → Active
NoteDigitális műszerfalnál (Virtual Cockpit) nincs mit mozgatni, ott nem működik.
Cornering Fog LightAt low speed, when indicating or turning the wheel sharply, the fog light on that side switches on and lights up the inside of the corner.LightingMediumOBDelevenVCDS
Module09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit.
  2. In the adaptation menu, find the cornering light channel.
  3. Switch it active, and if there's a threshold setting, set the speed limit.
  4. Test it stationary: turning the wheel should switch on the light on the correct side.
NoteOnly works if the car has factory-fitted fog lights.
Mirror Folding on LockThe door mirrors fold in automatically when you lock the car, and fold back out when you unlock it.ComfortMediumOBDelevenVCDS
Module09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit (on some models this also sits on the 42/52 door control unit).
  2. In the adaptation menu, find the mirror-fold channel.
  3. Switch on folding linked to locking.
  4. Lock the car and check that both mirrors move.
NoteOnly makes sense with electrically folding mirrors.
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)During hard braking, the brake light flashes rapidly or the hazards switch on automatically, so traffic behind you notices sooner.LightingMediumOBDelevenVCDS
Module09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit.
  2. In the adaptation menu, find the emergency brake light channel.
  3. Choose the mode you want: flashing brake light or automatic hazard lights.
  4. After saving, test it on an open road with no traffic around.
Automatic Door Locking While DrivingThe car locks its own doors above roughly 15 km/h, and unlocks them when you remove the key.ComfortEasyOBDelevenVCDS
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-on-ignition-off.
  4. Test it: you should hear the locks click as you pull away.
Wiper Service PositionThe wiper arms lift up off the windscreen for blade changes or winter parking.ServiceEasyOBDelevenVCDS
Module09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. Switch off the ignition and return the wiper stalk to its resting position.
  2. Connect to the 09 – Central Electrics control unit.
  3. In the adaptation menu, find the service position channel.
  4. Once activated, the arms lift up; turning the ignition back on returns them to normal.
NoteOn many cars this also works without coding: within 10 seconds of switching off the ignition, push the wiper stalk up.
Registering a Battery ReplacementAfter replacing the battery, you need to register the new battery's data so charge management works correctly.ServiceMediumOBDelevenVCDS
Module19 – Data Bus Diagnostic Interface (Gateway)

Steps

  1. Note down the new battery's data: capacity (Ah), manufacturer, technology (AGM or EFB), and its letter code.
  2. Connect to the 19 – Gateway control unit.
  3. In the adaptation menu, find the battery-change channels.
  4. Enter the capacity, technology, and serial number, then save.
NoteIf you fitted a plain flooded battery instead of AGM (or vice versa), change the technology setting too.
Digital Speed Readout on the Onboard ComputerThe central display also shows the speed as a number, alongside the needle.DashboardEasyOBDelevenVCDS
Module17 – Instrument Cluster

Steps

  1. Connect to the 17 – Instrument Cluster control unit.
  2. In the adaptation menu, find the digital speed display channel.
  3. Switch it active and save.
  4. In the display's menu, select the new view that has just appeared.
Activating Factory Cruise Control (GRA) RetrospectivelyIf you've fitted a cruise-control steering-wheel switch afterwards, the function needs to be enabled in the engine control unit.ComfortAdvancedVCDS
Module01 – Engine Control Unit

Steps

  1. Fit the cruise control switch and verify the steering-wheel module's signals with a measurement.
  2. Connect to the 01 – Engine Control Unit.
  3. Long coding: enable the cruise control (GRA) bit.
  4. Clear the fault codes, then test above 30 km/h.
NoteAlways save a photo of the original code before coding the engine control unit.
Expanding the FR / Cupra Driving Profile MenuUnlocking hidden sub-menus of the Drive Profile (Comfort/Sport/Individual) menu on lower-spec cars.ComfortAdvancedVCDSUnverified
Module09 – Central Electrics / 5F – Infotainment

Steps

  1. Check whether the car has the factory Drive Profile function.
  2. Connect to the relevant control unit and save the original coding.
  3. Long coding: enable the missing modes.
NoteOnly works with factory Drive Profile hardware fitted.
Power Tailgate RetrofitFitting and coding a motorised tailgate that opens from the key or a button.RetrofitAdvancedVCDSOBDeleven
Module6D – Tailgate Electronics / 09 – Central Electrics

Steps

  1. 19 – Gateway → enable [6D - Trunk Electrics].
  2. 09 – Central Electrics → Adaptation → Remote open/close tailgate enable.