So you’ve got yourself a stunning 2017 Audi Q7 4M, maybe even decked out with the Prestige Package and all the bells and whistles like 21” rims, Driver Assistance, and more. Want to take it a step further and personalize your driving experience? You’re in the right place. This guide focuses on confirmed and verified VCDS (VAG-COM Diagnostic System) adaptations and long coding tweaks specifically for the Audi Q7 4M model. Forget the guesswork – these modifications are proven to work.
Here’s a rundown of modifications you can confidently implement to enhance your Audi Q7.
Customize Your Driving Experience with These Audi Q7 Modifications
Set Your Preferred ACC Default Distance in MMI
Annoyed by constantly adjusting your Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) distance? With VCDS 16.6 or newer, you can set your preferred default distance directly in the MMI.
- Navigate to Auto Dist. Reg 13.
- Go to Adaptation – 10.
- From the dropdown menu, select “Distance basic setting option”.
- In the “New value” dropdown, choose “On”.
Now, your Audi Q7 will remember your preferred ACC distance setting.
Silence the Seat Belt Chime
For those moments when you’re just moving your car a short distance and prefer no distractions, disabling the seat belt chime can be a welcome modification.
- Go to Instruments 17.
- Select Adaption 10.
- Choose “Deactivate seat belt chime” from the dropdown menu.
- Change the setting from “NO” to “YES”.
Enjoy a quieter cabin when you need it.
Unleash Needle Sweep in Your Virtual Cockpit
Add a touch of sporty flair to your Audi Q7’s virtual cockpit with the needle sweep feature, also known as gauge staging or staging.
- Enter Instruments 17.
- Select Coding 07.
- Go to Long coding.
- Navigate to Byte 1.
- Activate Bit 0 by checking the box.
Watch your needles sweep dramatically upon ignition – a subtle but cool visual enhancement.
Activate the Lap Timer for Performance Tracking
Want to track your lap times on the track or simply measure your journeys? Enable the lap timer in your virtual cockpit.
- Go to Instruments 17.
- Select Coding 07.
- Go to Long coding.
- Navigate to Byte 1.
- Activate Bit 3 by checking the box.
The lap timer function will now be accessible through your MMI.
Merge Park Assist 360° Camera with OPS Display
Enhance your parking visuals by combining the park assist 360° camera view with the Optical Parking Sensors (OPS) display.
- Go to Instruments 09 – Adaptation.
- Find Channel: IDE01170-Visual display for park assist.
- Change the Stored value from “Stored value with OPS display” to “Stored value with OPS 360°”.
This modification provides a more comprehensive visual representation when parking.
Extend Parking Assist Camera Shutdown Speed
Keep your parking assist camera active at slightly higher speeds for enhanced maneuverability in tight spots.
- Go to Instruments 09 – Adaptation.
- Find Channel: IDE03782-Switch-off speed for parking assist.
- Change the Stored value from “10” to “20” (Maximum Value, approx. 12 MPH).
Your parking camera will now remain active up to approximately 12 MPH instead of the default 6 MPH.
Fine-Tune Ventilated Seat Cooling Fan Speeds
Optimize your ventilated seats for maximum comfort by subtly increasing the fan speeds across all three settings.
- Go to 46 – Comfort System.
- Select Adaptation 10.
- Find Channel: IDE10322-MAS01364-Seat ventilation; micro adjust.-Stage 1.
- Change the Stored value from “0 %” to “10 %” (Maximum increase).
- Repeat for Stage 2 (Channel: IDE10322-MAS01365) and Stage 3 (Channel: IDE10322-MAS01366).
Experience a noticeable improvement in ventilated seat cooling, especially on the highest setting.
Adjust Lane Assist Deactivation Threshold
Modify when Lane Assist intervenes due to lack of steering input, potentially delaying or reducing its intervention.
- Go to Frt Sens. Drv. Assist A5 – Adaptation.
- Find Channel: IDE05984-Directional stabilization assist driver inact deactiv threshold.
- Change the Stored value from “Medium” to “Late”.
This may provide a more relaxed Lane Assist experience, though complete deactivation might not be possible via VCDS.
Experiment with Lane Assist Steering Intensity
While less conclusive, you can experiment with the steering force of Lane Assist.
- Go to Frt Sens. Drv. Assist A5 – Adaptation.
- Find Channel: IDE05986-Directional stab. assist.; intensity; power steering support.
- Change the Stored value from “Medium” to “Strong”.
User feedback on this modification is mixed, further testing may be needed to fully assess its impact.
Share Your Audi Q7 4M Mods!
These verified VCDS modifications are just the beginning. The Audi Q7 4M platform offers numerous customization possibilities. Have you discovered other successful VCDS tweaks or made physical modifications to your Q7? Share your experiences and help build a comprehensive resource for Audi Q7 4M owners looking to personalize their rides! Let us know in the comments below!
