10 HIDDEN Features, Tips & Tricks For An MK7 GTI!

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  • 10 HIDDEN Features, Tips & Tricks For An MK7 GTI! These cars have a ton of cool features that are pretty useful. Share in the comments below if you know of others! DISCLAIMER: 2015 model GTI does not have apple CarPlay, 2016+ only. Possibly other features shown in this video may not be available on 2015 models. Apologies for not disclosing in the video itself.
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  • @FLYCRAYON
    @FLYCRAYON Рік тому +28

    Had my Sunroof open when I was parked the other day. Discovered if you hold the lock button the sunroof will close itself. So if you ever leave it open by mistake and don't wanna get back inside to close it, just hold the lock button from outside

  • @scottverret3304
    @scottverret3304 Рік тому +93

    To change your wipers without damaging your hood, turn on the car (accessory position) but don’t start the engine, and flick the wiper lever down. The wipers go to a service position for changing. When you’re done, flick down again and they’ll go back down.

    • @aeroneer1215
      @aeroneer1215 Рік тому +2

      This is underrated. It's a small thing but it hurts trying to change the wipers and damaging your paint if you don't know about it.

    • @chrisgarrett7999
      @chrisgarrett7999 11 місяців тому

      @@aeroneer1215
      I’m

    • @yaaweehoo
      @yaaweehoo 7 місяців тому

      I do this when washing the car also. Great tip.

    • @NoZenith
      @NoZenith 7 місяців тому +1

      And cleaning off the windshield. When I park my car and I know it's going to be snowy or might get icy, before I get out I tap my windshield wiper lover and my windshield wipers go up and I leave them there in "service position". I have keyless entry and push to start and in my car if you don't put your foot on the brake but you touch the start button (which for all intents and purposes turn the ignition on to "accessory") and then you turn it back off touching it again, before you hit the lever. In my car they'll just cycle if the car is on at all even not running.

  • @brickson98m
    @brickson98m Рік тому +89

    Got another one for ya. If you need a taller trunk area, the trunk floor can be slid out, and you’ll see there’s a lower position for it to be slid back into. Gives you an extra inch or two.

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +17

      Really?? Maybe I should clean out my trunk and do this for more space! Lol gonna check that out

    • @adriancelik1297
      @adriancelik1297 Рік тому +2

      yes this is the one

    • @KC-lg8qf
      @KC-lg8qf Рік тому +22

      We could all use an extra inch or two....

    • @jeffmullis5774
      @jeffmullis5774 Рік тому +1

      I found a gti I want mk7 full exaust headers I think anyway I believed it’s tune but in drive it won’t rev past 4k how would that be taken off

    • @jeffmullis5774
      @jeffmullis5774 Рік тому

      @@KC-lg8qf
      Any answers anyone

  • @rodneycusi7978
    @rodneycusi7978 Рік тому +11

    After owning a gti mk7 for a year now. I found most of these features myself. After watching the video, there was so much more I didn’t know. Thank you!

  • @audieconrad8995
    @audieconrad8995 6 місяців тому +6

    The radio automatically shuts off at 20 minutes when on auxiliary. Additionally, the interior lighting includes a lit red strip on the door jam kickplate. The front interior door handles and footwells are also lit, and the illumination is adjustable.

  • @michaelluong6484
    @michaelluong6484 Рік тому +30

    Maybe everyone already knows this: in the DSG, you can pull back on the shifter in Drive to instantly toggle between Sport mode and the current mode (even Eco or Custom).

    • @brickson98m
      @brickson98m Рік тому +5

      That mode is just the transmission’s mode. I don’t believe it switches the steering and throttle response to sport. But I could be wrong, because I keep my car in sport mode basically all the time. Except the trans, I usually keep it in D, not S.
      I find it awesome that these cars remember your configuration when you turn it off and back on. In a lot of vehicles, if you have some weird setup like me where you like everything in sport except the trans, you’d have to manually put the trans back in D, because having the car in sport would trigger the trans to go into sport mode. Hell, in some cars it’ll default everything to normal every time you turn it on. It’s just nice that I can set and forget just about everything.

  • @joeoppman1942
    @joeoppman1942 Рік тому +4

    Just bought a 21 gti thanks for the useful tips! Had no clue about the performance screen😎

  • @saldorado3096
    @saldorado3096 2 роки тому +6

    Great video as always bro. Keep up the info

    • @DArias
      @DArias  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you!

  • @du3lcitiz3n
    @du3lcitiz3n 9 місяців тому

    been driving my MK7 for 8 years and I learned a few things still. Nice, you earned a sub.

    • @du3lcitiz3n
      @du3lcitiz3n 9 місяців тому

      the rest arms in the trunk for the floor when you lift it to get to the spare tire and sub is one thing I never knew... used my head to always hold it up. Ha

  • @benclark5261
    @benclark5261 2 роки тому +4

    Love the video bro. Showed a lot for us

    • @DArias
      @DArias  2 роки тому +1

      Glad to hear!

  • @MetehanG
    @MetehanG 9 місяців тому +10

    Nice ones. Didn't know about Glove Box cooling and the door extra space.
    Also don't know if it works for all series but I know that these works on my GT7 Comfortline;
    -If you keep your mirror adjustment stick at right (R), when you stick into the R shift (reverse) the right side mirror will go lower a little just to show you more ground when parking. Mine does not work for the Left mirror but who knows maybe my car is broken.
    -There is a heater symbol at the bottom of your mirror adjustment stick. Turn it on when it rains/snows and it will blow hot air from the A/C unit into the mirror's internals so that the mirror stays warm and clear.

    • @danielduda7981
      @danielduda7981 5 місяців тому +4

      It does not blow the air from the A/C unit. The mirror has it own spiral which heats up the glass. How would the air come into the mirror from inside the car?

    • @isaiahk.1619
      @isaiahk.1619 4 місяці тому +1

      Yours is not broken, it only lowers the right mirror on every mk7

    • @reddgn
      @reddgn 2 місяці тому

      ⁠@@danielduda7981to add to this, remember to turn the heater off when you don’t need it.
      The mirror heater wears out the glue over time causing the mirror to fall off unexpectedly.
      This happened to me and 3 other people I know, all on mk7s

  • @romainlettuce5000
    @romainlettuce5000 Рік тому +19

    You can also pull the arm rest between the passenger and driver west forward (extend it) for more comfort

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +2

      Yep! That’s another good one!

    • @brickson98m
      @brickson98m Рік тому +2

      It’s embarrassing how long it took me to realize this. The first time I did it, it was on accident and I thought I broke it lol

    • @Vwgti2011
      @Vwgti2011 Рік тому +3

      Also adjusting the height of the arm rest. Bring it up a bit and it will stay at different levels, bring it up all the way to reset it

  • @lorenzob3400
    @lorenzob3400 9 місяців тому +4

    I’m going to be the center of attention at the next car meet! 😂

  • @8point6
    @8point6 Місяць тому

    2017 alltrack owner here .. I already knew about carplay -- but the 'hidden' underseat storage was something I didn't know about and can confirm I do have. Also, found that I do also have launch control! Needs to be in sport mode and ESC off, happy to have AWD - no wheelhop :)

  • @jo-annharvie9411
    @jo-annharvie9411 Рік тому +3

    there's a little pocket in the trunk wall just above the latch on the door. Thanks for your video

  • @LosAngelesConfidential.
    @LosAngelesConfidential. Рік тому +3

    I had no idea of the boost gauges, even tho I already have a Pv3 gauge in the Left air vent this feature is sick I’m going to try it, I hope no difference I have the same Gen mines just leather keyless start

  • @SuperLysio
    @SuperLysio Рік тому +2

    If you pull up back headrests before putting down the couch you get some extra boot space as it goes a bit further down

  • @steveron3727
    @steveron3727 Рік тому +1

    Great video bro

  • @JacesOwnWorld
    @JacesOwnWorld Рік тому +11

    You forgot the trunk tabs that hold the trunk floor up when you lift it up and need something underneath the trunk floor. Try it out :)

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +2

      Yep! Didn’t know this! Lol gonna actually clean out my hatch today and Check it out and do this to make some more room

  • @AmarildoPoci
    @AmarildoPoci 6 днів тому

    The armrest hight is adjustable about 3-4 positions if you take it all the way up it resets,with holding the key on lock you can close your open windows and vice versa,if you hold the shifting pad + for 2s you go automatically to Manual/pad shifting without having to touch your Gearbox!

  • @user-um5cl7wo4u
    @user-um5cl7wo4u Рік тому +1

    So im not sure if this is only certain models but to add to someone elses comments if you get out with all the windows down and the sunroof open holding the lock but on the door handle will put up all the windows and when you go to unlock the car if you open the driver door and hold down the driver window button all the windows will also open back up too ☺️

  • @SaabStory636
    @SaabStory636 Рік тому +5

    I remember being in my brothers mk7 and in the winter time it was reading like 25-28 psi on the boost gauge even though the car was completely stock which baffled me. I’d credit that to it being 35 degrees outside though.

    • @kevinmuller3549
      @kevinmuller3549 Рік тому +3

      This is due to the system accounting for atmospheric pressure, take your total boost pressure less atmospheric pressure equals net boost👍🏼

  • @phill5802
    @phill5802 9 місяців тому +1

    Looks like you covered most of it. I have the 2020 SE gti. I was wondering about the key fob unlock/lock special functions. I know that my 2014 SEL Jetta had the cool feature for the windows and sunroof to open/close by using the key in the door lock. But what about keyless by just holding the lock/unlock buttons?

    • @abbasvirjee8563
      @abbasvirjee8563 6 місяців тому +3

      By default, the key fob doesn't have the option to roll up or down windows, but this can be programmed using an OBDeleven (there's plenty of tutorials out there).
      However, you can roll up all the windows by tapping and holding the lock button on the door handle and if you have any windows open (not sure about the sunroof), it will close all the windows and once its done, it'll give you a little hoot and you can let go of the handle.

  • @CatsDontBark
    @CatsDontBark 2 роки тому +19

    Have you noticed that the performance gauge screen is proximity sensitive? Once the screen menu times out if you move your hand towers the screen you will see it move to the adjustable state.
    Another favorite feature is the Debit card holder in front of the shifter, the large slit in front of the two smaller quarter slots.

    • @DArias
      @DArias  2 роки тому +1

      AHHHHHHH very interesting then! Got it it and yes that’s another good one!

    • @brickson98m
      @brickson98m Рік тому +3

      Most of the screens outside of Apple CarPlay and android auto are proximity sensitive. Seems super gimmicky to me, since the proximity does nothing else afaik. Just kind of puts the screen in a “ready to click” state. Maybe there’s gestures I haven’t read about?
      And personally I find the card holder useless. One bump with the hand, speed bump, or spirited corner and it’s gone.

    • @CatsDontBark
      @CatsDontBark Рік тому +1

      @@brickson98m agreed on the Prox sensitive feature. Personally haven't had the issue with the card holder. Another good one is the Registration slot in the glove box.

    • @MrSlomaro
      @MrSlomaro Рік тому +4

      That spot is perfect for toll tickets

    • @lowlevelretro
      @lowlevelretro 10 місяців тому

      Yeah... I'm careful there now as you can slide them right down by accident if you insert on an angle... I've had a $20 bill sneak behind the storage tray somehow once too... (under stereo, infront of shifter)

  • @MSA_CS40
    @MSA_CS40 Рік тому +7

    The arm rest in the middle of the back seat that comes down which has 2 cup holders as well as access into the boot.

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +2

      Yep that’s another good one!

  • @EdwardLehman
    @EdwardLehman Рік тому +1

    On my MK 7 golf autobahn, I have the secrecies compartment under the drivers seat, you can buy one for the passenger seat if not fully power. My ration os on a timer, it will shut off in about five minutes saving battery. The little ho,e in door storage is not always evident but there.

  • @dwayneparks4437
    @dwayneparks4437 2 роки тому +18

    The G*ock holder under the seat lmao love it

    • @DArias
      @DArias  2 роки тому +3

      I mean If that’s what you wanna use it for sure lol

  • @mikeforbes4680
    @mikeforbes4680 Рік тому

    What roof box us that I'm looking for one for my 7 5 gti

  • @patdella5164
    @patdella5164 2 роки тому +5

    You need to do the 7.5 big screen conversion bro . So much nicer and cleans up the infotainment

    • @brickson98m
      @brickson98m Рік тому +2

      How hard is it to do? Plug and play (with coding from OBDELEVEN)? Or maybe even just plug and play?

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +2

      This is on my purchase list for this car hopefully soon

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +2

      From what I know it’s plug and play with 0 coding to do

  • @lrstudio3221
    @lrstudio3221 Рік тому

    Get video, thank you! I just bought a 2015 Golf S and noticed the overhead led lights don't come on when I unlock and open the doors, though the ambient lighting does.
    Is there a setting that I'm missing that turns this function on?

    • @tylerbryant5425
      @tylerbryant5425 5 місяців тому +1

      Yes, there’s a button on the roof console that you push and the lights will come on when you open the door! I know this is silly, but that is such an important feature I need! I figured this out last night-I bought my GTI yesterday!

    • @lrstudio3221
      @lrstudio3221 5 місяців тому +1

      @tylerbryant5425 congrats on the purchase! We love our Golf. I did figure out the button though. 😄

  • @MonkeyKong21
    @MonkeyKong21 3 місяці тому

    I had a golf with the compartment under the drivers seat previously, but i prefer without. I sometimes put sandals or hiking shoes under there if I want driving shoes on
    Coolant temp is already a physical gauge on the dashboard, and you can set the dashboard center screen to oil temp. I don't think boost pressure in the performance monitor is accurate either. G-meter is interesting, but only a passenger could really look at it during any type of extreme G driving
    The most secret feature is the all-windows up/down from the keyfob, because it never works and there's some secret way you need to prove to the computer that the windows are calibrated after any disconnect of the battery. I used to have this feature when using a physical key on an older model and I used it almost every time I drove in good weather

    • @damonwilson9710
      @damonwilson9710 2 місяці тому

      The way to calibrate the windows is to press the switch so they go all the way down and then hold it for 5 seconds then pull the switch so they go up and again hold it for 5 seconds and release and they should be set.

  • @hockeymack
    @hockeymack 8 місяців тому +1

    Umbrella Holder in the Hatch! Honestly the one thing I was HOPING you would point out lol!

    • @Turbomacluvr
      @Turbomacluvr 8 місяців тому

      Where at I just got a 2017 gti a week ago and I hate having my umbrella in the back seat

    • @NoZenith
      @NoZenith 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@Turbomacluvrit's actually a European Standard emergency roadside reflective triangle holder. Open your hatch and look where the latch is at when it gets all the way open. You'll see a little door with a horizontal bar in a circle. That bar is a handle and you unscrew it to the left a quarter turn :-) it's actually just a flap that holds a long Square tube that you would see both ends stick out each side. If you look there's a spot three or four inches to each side of the flap. You used to be able to buy the European emergency road triangles but my car came with one in the emergency trunk kit

  • @drewbiesmith9413
    @drewbiesmith9413 9 місяців тому

    Will my galaxy23 hook up to it radio

  • @b58.soupra
    @b58.soupra Рік тому +5

    this came in handy. i’m going to a dealer on tuesday to look at a 2015 gti (se). nice to know what kind of “quirks & features” it has, incase i buy it.

    • @nazz2406
      @nazz2406 Рік тому

      I hope you got your new Baby! I have a 2015 GTI Autobhan and I love it. I can't wait to modify her! (Gia)

    • @b58.soupra
      @b58.soupra Рік тому +3

      @@nazz2406 i ended up getting a 2016 with 26k miles. absolutely love the car.

    • @zymxz
      @zymxz 3 місяці тому

      @@b58.souprahow’s it held up? Looking at a 2016 myself

    • @b58.soupra
      @b58.soupra 3 місяці тому

      @@zymxz fbo e85 for roughly 20k miles and the cars had 0 issues. just be sure to do your maintenance especially if you plan to mod. spark plugs especially because for some reason, these cars eat them.

    • @zymxz
      @zymxz 3 місяці тому

      @@b58.soupra what did you have to do to get it to run e85? I’m looking at one that’s been maintained 2016 with 93k 1 owner and it’s stock still, will slowly mod it but I also want it to last a while

  • @alextuning1257
    @alextuning1257 Рік тому

    Thanks about the CarPlay 😅idn that

  • @patriciotmy
    @patriciotmy Рік тому

    does the back doors have the strip red light. i have the same gti s.

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому

      The rear does not only fronts

  • @everwonder100
    @everwonder100 Рік тому +1

    I've a 2015 s. Pressing the car button twice doesn't do anything, is it just my model?

  • @kevn99
    @kevn99 Рік тому +2

    My 2017 SE has the secret seat compartment.😊

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +1

      Good to store stuff!

  • @Joseph-eh4rs
    @Joseph-eh4rs Рік тому +1

    Wow, so many Easter eggs. I thought I knew my car.

  • @ranger-kev
    @ranger-kev 2 місяці тому

    CarPlay only became standard after build week 52. Everything with build code week 51 or earlier will have an MQB instead of MIB unit

  • @mattguy1980
    @mattguy1980 Рік тому +12

    theres a handy little feature where you can program where you want the side mirrors to look when you are reversing so you dont have to do it manually and once you park or go back into drive the side mirrors will go back to their original positions

    • @xanderbrown6888
      @xanderbrown6888 Рік тому

      How?

    • @Nickyf1984
      @Nickyf1984 Рік тому +2

      Just turn the electric wing mirror setting to L if it's right hand drive or R if it's left hand drive and everyone you reverse the wing mirror will lower

    • @brickson98m
      @brickson98m Рік тому

      @@Nickyf1984 where is the setting? I had this on my old 05 E55 AMG, and I miss it. Do you need the power folding mirrors for this option, or will it work with standard power adjustable heated mirrors?

    • @Nickyf1984
      @Nickyf1984 Рік тому

      @@brickson98m just have the mirror adjustment set to the left mirror if its a right hand drive or the right mirror if it's a left hand drive. I've had two golf's with the heated powerfolding mirrors and it works on them. It should work regardless.

    • @Nickyf1984
      @Nickyf1984 Рік тому +5

      Best way of knowing for sure is go into the vehicle settings menu and go into the parking and maneuvering setting to see if you can select mirror lowers when reversing

  • @ORush2
    @ORush2 Рік тому +1

    Found the under seat compartment by accident. Was happily surprised by that! :)

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +1

      Glad to hear it!

    • @Dollabetic
      @Dollabetic Рік тому

      My Secret little stash box💀

  • @microwave-vh2uc
    @microwave-vh2uc Рік тому

    Is the strip on the dash supposed to light up like the light strips on the doors

  • @Jahhriqq
    @Jahhriqq 6 місяців тому

    What year and trim was this?

  • @davezapata1034
    @davezapata1034 2 роки тому +6

    In the trunk there’s an area for a safety cone for break downs etc

    • @DArias
      @DArias  2 роки тому +1

      Really??? I’ll look for that! Which area? Like on the hatch? Or a compartment?

    • @brickson98m
      @brickson98m Рік тому

      @@DArias on the hatch. It’s a little panel with a knob that you turn to release it, and it hinges open. U.S. models don’t come with the safety cone afaik. I got mine used and it didn’t have it, but had everything else. So I’m assuming we don’t get it.

    • @LittleMsChaos
      @LittleMsChaos Рік тому

      @@DArias So on my Golf that little panel is actually a hidden place for your key. You twist the knob, pull the panel up, and you can slide your key in the slot to the side and it opens the hatch as long as you push on it from inside

  • @brickson98m
    @brickson98m Рік тому +8

    For the performance monitor, you can also go to car and then the selection button at the bottom. Then choose performance. Boost pressure reads ambient plus boost. So you need to subtract ambient from it for an accurate reading.
    Personally I don’t use any of them except boost (for fun, not for accurate reading) and g force meter. I have my oil temp on the center dash screen and coolant on the gauge on the dash.
    I like how you say this infotainment is “older”. When I first saw it when I bought my car, I felt like it was super new age! My newest vehicle before my ‘17 GTI was a 2012 Ford. I swapped my radio for a pioneer touch screen unit. Still not as nice as this infotainment, imo. Audio wise it was great, but the UI on the pioneer felt dated. I guess compared to new cars, this infotainment is a little dated, but overall I feel like it’s aged well. It does everything it needs to do! First car I’ve owned that I won’t be swapping the radio on. UI doesn’t matter to much tho, since I almost always use Apple CarPlay.
    Speaking of that, does anyone else have issues where audio won’t work via CarPlay for like 10-15 minutes sometimes? I’m thinking it’s my phone cause it’s buggy as hell, and I had occasional issues on my old radio too, but not identical problems. Just want to see if it’s the car or the phone.

    • @zoob4371
      @zoob4371 11 місяців тому

      a

    • @xCoolBreezex
      @xCoolBreezex 7 місяців тому

      I have experienced the issue with carplay not working
      I believe it is due to being plugged in to charge while connected to bluetooth
      Try unplugging it and see if it helps

  • @JonSnow-tv8nq
    @JonSnow-tv8nq Рік тому +7

    FYI..The 2015 Golf/GTI's did not have Carplay. Carplay arrived in 2016. The MK 7.5 they upgraded to an 8 Inch touch screen. I had the 2016 Autobahn and 2020 Autobahn. Since the front seats are power, they do not have the secret drawer under the seat. Also, my car did not have the clip on the mirror. Not sure if that was just on the S only. As the SE with Leather seats (and sun roof package) and Autobahn's had the feature if you slid the mirror open, the vanity light above would light up. The new 2022 GTI comes completely without any buttons. Everything is by touch.

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +1

      You ate correct it was my fault for not mentioning in the video the 2015 had the mib1 unit which didn’t have CarPlay until 2016 when it was introduced the mib2. I put that correction in the description absolutely my fault. And yes you’re right! Between different trim packages there were different features. Probably the higher grade models like the SE they focused more on the luxury stuff like power mirrors sunroof lighting packages etc

    • @brickson98m
      @brickson98m Рік тому

      As for the visor clip and mirror slide thing, I have the clip and the feature where the vanity light comes on when you slide the mirror cover open. So that’s on all trim levels, I believe.

    • @JonSnow-tv8nq
      @JonSnow-tv8nq Рік тому

      @@brickson98m it may have been a feature for 2015. I think it was on the S trim in the US. Yes the mirror slides for sure. I did not have the clip on my 2016, 2020 and now I have the 2022. There is no clip on the Autobahn. My 2022 has no knobs, but on the Golf in Europe they have knobs on the S trims and they do have clips.

    • @brickson98m
      @brickson98m Рік тому

      @@JonSnow-tv8nq ah. For reference mine’s a 2017, and I’m in the U.S.

    • @JonSnow-tv8nq
      @JonSnow-tv8nq Рік тому

      @@brickson98m I’m also in the US. So the clip feature may only be on the S trim. Its definitely not on my Autobahn trim. You have the cloth plaid seats? The clip may only come with that trim. All three of my GTIs have the leather seating. But all of my GTIs, have the sliding mirror with light. The new MK8’s btw have the LED ambient lighting in the front and now also in the back and you can change the colors.

  • @paulaswimnfitness
    @paulaswimnfitness Рік тому

    My phone still speaks to me however it now stopped responding to my voice? My mechanic says it’s the mic?

  • @masterjdawe
    @masterjdawe 2 роки тому +2

    Playing music from your phone will not work when turning on car stereo with no key, I was disappointed about that. And it times out after 30 minutes I believe. But can hit power button on stereo to keep listening. This was on my 2015 Golf sportwagen TDI so could be different for 2016 GTI

    • @DArias
      @DArias  2 роки тому +1

      You’re absolutely right about that and my mistake for not fully clarifying that radio will work but using Bluetooth for example would not work if not in at least accessory mode. Also I would LOVE an Mk7 sportwagen TDI must be nice!

    • @brickson98m
      @brickson98m Рік тому

      What about if it’s wired in for CarPlay or android auto?

  • @Gotboost337
    @Gotboost337 2 роки тому +3

    I don’t believe my 15 mk7 has Apple Car Play or a performance/ boost gauge avail in infotainment system? I think it is exclusive to 2016 and up?

    • @DArias
      @DArias  2 роки тому +3

      You are correct about the apple CarPlay and my Fault for not disclosing in the video 2015 model uses the mib1 infotainment and in 2016 it changes to mib2. The performance gauges I know of people updating the firmware in their infotainment which gives you the performance gauges as an option

    • @Gotboost337
      @Gotboost337 2 роки тому

      That’s cool, do you know what the process is for updating the firmware? I appreciate your response and video.

  • @patrikpolacky1302
    @patrikpolacky1302 Рік тому +1

    Bro, i have a specific question about ur GTI. Iam from and i know that US cars are diferent than EU cars. My question is, If you US GTi has another 4 injectors in intake to to prevent from carbonization as EU cars. Please let me know ... thanks

    • @luisdamota3392
      @luisdamota3392 Рік тому +1

      No

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +1

      US spec cars do not have port injection from the factory(which sucks for us) EU is super lucky lol strap on a hybrid and LPFP and good to go

    • @patrikpolacky1302
      @patrikpolacky1302 Рік тому

      @@DArias thanks

  • @noahflores4540
    @noahflores4540 3 місяці тому

    Just bought a 2015 GTI S and I’m pretty sure the 2015 does not have the performance gauge screen

  • @p_kam7999
    @p_kam7999 2 місяці тому

    Can’t find those gauges on my mk7 2015😢

  • @nxxbs_btw5568
    @nxxbs_btw5568 5 місяців тому

    the manual gtis rly get the shit end of the stick cuz mine has almost none of these. it doesn’t even come with a usb port its some sorta media port and it doesn’t have an owners manual either

    • @gwynvyd
      @gwynvyd 4 місяці тому

      I have a manual 2017 GTI SE, and except for the compartment under the seat- I have all of those features. But thats because the SE has power seats.

  • @JoseDiaz-tt2vh
    @JoseDiaz-tt2vh Рік тому +1

    Does anyone know how to delete the phones added to connect to them i just bought mine used and it had many added

    • @Nickyf1984
      @Nickyf1984 Рік тому +1

      Go into Bluetooth settings under phone and delete previously paired devices

    • @JoseDiaz-tt2vh
      @JoseDiaz-tt2vh Рік тому

      @@Nickyf1984my issue was in the golf stereo and not on the phone?

    • @Nickyf1984
      @Nickyf1984 Рік тому

      @@JoseDiaz-tt2vh correct just select the phone button on the golf stereo, go into previously paired devices and then delete them. My apologies for my description being worded wrong 😊

    • @JoseDiaz-tt2vh
      @JoseDiaz-tt2vh Рік тому

      @@Nickyf1984 ok thank u

  • @tshepisosebolawe2811
    @tshepisosebolawe2811 2 місяці тому

    there is something like this 🛣️ that turns red when the car is stepping on the Barrier line but whn not its turns green ,, it's control starring

  • @bradhosford1648
    @bradhosford1648 Рік тому

    I have the autobahn ed it does have compartment underseat

  • @Ranger3486
    @Ranger3486 Рік тому

    so that only actual hidden feature in the list is the compartment under the driver seat :l which i don't have because autobahn...

  • @eaglEye1026
    @eaglEye1026 Рік тому +1

    What is your roof rack setup?

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +1

      Oem roof racks with a Thule evolution xl cargo box

  • @nashgamalinda5383
    @nashgamalinda5383 Рік тому +2

    Hey man! I have the same car, it’s 2021 mk7.5 gti. It only has 11,400 mileage but there’s a creaking noise inside the car already. When I’m driving and hit bumps or like uneven road, you can hear it’s creaking inside. But it goes away if I’m driving for a long time. I’m not sure where it’s coming from, it’s sounds like in the door seal or something. It’s really annoying. Do you have the same problem?

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +1

      I can’t lie the one massively annoying thing is these cars have some weird rattles man it sucks. Even my s3 has random creaks and rattles here and there by the sun visors. My gti sometimes when I’m pushing it hard has a small rattle by the center console lol. Unfortunately these cars are a bit creaky ..

    • @madern7
      @madern7 Рік тому

      Could be struts/springs. Mine does it. My wife has the same car hers doesn’t. Interior and exterior rattles are normal for these cars.

    • @Nickyf1984
      @Nickyf1984 Рік тому

      Common on all golfs I'm afraid. Had a 2014 diesel that did it and now have a 2015 r model that does it

    • @romainlettuce5000
      @romainlettuce5000 Рік тому

      Look for that on forums, it can be fixed by applying a Teflon spray to the area where the window seals up with the door

    • @bdotlv11
      @bdotlv11 Рік тому

      Check your rear seats... Mine was making a crazy creak, which sounded like a strut or something. It was my rear passenger seat clip mechanism. You can test it by pushing your rear seat forward and driving around. And my fix was to wrap some electrical tape around the clip mount. Best of luck to you.

  • @bradleylefika9209
    @bradleylefika9209 Рік тому +3

    Headlight cleaner

  • @jackmoore192
    @jackmoore192 Рік тому +1

    how come mine doesn’t have the performance monitor, mk7 gti 2016

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +1

      Does yours have the mib2 unit with apple CarPlay etc? Should have the gauges if you have an mib2 unless maybe you have a very early production 16 where it’s still mib1

  • @mikek8986
    @mikek8986 9 місяців тому

    same for 7.5?

  • @enofier522
    @enofier522 7 місяців тому

    how to close the mirror??

  • @e92coupe76
    @e92coupe76 3 місяці тому

    Mine can't found performance gauge....

  • @eftbfl
    @eftbfl Рік тому

    Almost none of these are in the S model Mk7.5. No drawer under front seat, no ac inside glove box (also no lock on glovebox), and no performance monitor

  • @lowlevelretro
    @lowlevelretro 10 місяців тому

    No glove box cooling knob, and no secret compartment tray under seat on my Autobahn. (mk7.5, 2020 GTI Autobahn)

    • @bucknut2000
      @bucknut2000 8 місяців тому

      they did some cost cutting on the 7.5 from like a small features POV. I think they took away the felt lined glovebox also, the batter wasnt covered anymore, and that fire protector attached to the hood( thats what I was told at least) is gone as well as they took out the hexagonal plastic to just piano black

  • @marshall2754
    @marshall2754 6 місяців тому

    Got one for ya, the 2018 autobahn has a self parking feature parallel or back up parking a button on the right side of the stick shift.

  • @bigkgaming4715
    @bigkgaming4715 Рік тому +1

    I have a 2019 gti and i dont get performance guages does anyone know how to get them?

  • @palominokid3002
    @palominokid3002 11 місяців тому +1

    The Autobahn edition has electric motors and controls for the driver's seat, and therefore does not have the small storage tray under the driver's seat.
    I believe the MK 7.5's no longer have the storage tray under manual driver's seat

  • @chasewollman4431
    @chasewollman4431 2 роки тому +2

    So what do you keep in that compartment ? 👀

    • @DArias
      @DArias  2 роки тому

      Lol for now nothing not sure what I’ll be using it for 🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @user-jh9vp3kw4e
    @user-jh9vp3kw4e 10 днів тому

    is this the 2013 mk7

  • @onemoresong4255
    @onemoresong4255 Рік тому +1

    How do you lock the car while running?

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +3

      So if you have a base model where you need to turn a key you can’t but if you have push to start you can activate the feature to lock the car while it’s running through obd11

  • @willcollison1144
    @willcollison1144 Рік тому +1

    Autobhan does not have seat compartment unfortunately

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +1

      Unfortunately true yes

    • @FLYCRAYON
      @FLYCRAYON Рік тому

      My Autobahn does lol

  • @corystevenson2041
    @corystevenson2041 Рік тому

    Disappointed they don't have an oil pressure guage.

  • @DJAdo80
    @DJAdo80 Рік тому +1

    2015 MK7 doesn’t have Apple car play, starting 2016 it does

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +1

      Correct my fault for not mentioning it in the video. I put it in the description when I uploaded but I know a lot of people don’t read descriptions lol

  • @travishouse4378
    @travishouse4378 Рік тому +3

    If you have the Fender system it wont have the compartment under the seat , there’s a subwoofer there

    • @FLYCRAYON
      @FLYCRAYON Рік тому +4

      I have the fender system on my Autobahn and I have the seat cubby 😂

    • @lowlevelretro
      @lowlevelretro 10 місяців тому +1

      My subwoofer is in the trunk, but I beleive there is an amplifier under drivers seat.... was in my 2017 Sportwagen too... also with Fender audio.

    • @NoZenith
      @NoZenith 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@FLYCRAYON did you get the optioned base plaid seats? The top trim leather electric adjustable seats have the electric motors underneath it and there's no room for the cubby. I was so sad when I found out I couldn't get it

    • @NoZenith
      @NoZenith 7 місяців тому +1

      No, totally inaccurate. The fender sub goes the same place the Helix sub goes, they flipped the spare tire upside down and it drops right into the spare tire wheel under the boot load floor in the back

  • @jaredroman3810
    @jaredroman3810 5 місяців тому

    Is it just me or the audio quality drops dramatically when using Apple Car Play? As an audiophile this breaks my heart.

  • @TropicRanger25
    @TropicRanger25 Рік тому +1

    My pistol is under the seat compartment.

  • @ay-ay-ron8895
    @ay-ay-ron8895 Рік тому +1

    2015 didn’t come standard with Apple CarPlay

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +1

      You’re correct, it’s my fault not disclosing the mib1 on the 15s I did put it in the description of the video but I do understand many people do not read descriptions

  • @iknowyoureright8564
    @iknowyoureright8564 Рік тому +1

    I’d guess most of these aren’t secret for anyone that has eyeballs or indeed hands.

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +4

      Unfortunately all my viewers have no eyeballs or hands ☹️

    • @phill5802
      @phill5802 9 місяців тому

      LOL

  • @chefbob09
    @chefbob09 Рік тому +1

    so basically you read the user manual?

  • @Bananenkompott123
    @Bananenkompott123 9 місяців тому

    A GTI is not a commercial vehicle 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @madern7
    @madern7 Рік тому +2

    Usa golfs are specced so ugly compared to eu Golfs.

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +2

      You’re not wrong at all

    • @GTI_CHHA
      @GTI_CHHA Рік тому +1

      True, but that's because you pay 35k$ for a GTI in USA while in Europe we pay 45k euro..

    • @loubonnett
      @loubonnett 10 місяців тому +1

      @@GTI_CHHA wow

  • @andreyoutz
    @andreyoutz Рік тому

    what a waste of time. NONE of these features is "hidden". all of them are actually in plain sight except for the space under the seat and the other one in the door. and they are not only on GTI, but on most Golfs. i own a 2017 regular FWD and i have everything that you showed me in this video. i actually clicked on your vid because i thought i would find some tweaks that i didn't know about, but you just wasted my time. sad.

    • @DArias
      @DArias  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Andrei, you’re the man!

    • @andreyoutz
      @andreyoutz Рік тому

      @@DArias no, i'm not the man. but at least i am not wasting other's time.

    • @dawnpericles1136
      @dawnpericles1136 Рік тому +3

      Andre, how much of your own time did you waste writing this?

    • @bucknut2000
      @bucknut2000 8 місяців тому

      i didnt think it was a waste of time

  • @Gunnerjay658
    @Gunnerjay658 6 місяців тому

    Does this model have sport eco and comfort mode

    • @gwynvyd
      @gwynvyd 4 місяці тому

      Eco, Normal, Sport and Custom.

    • @Gunnerjay658
      @Gunnerjay658 4 місяці тому

      @@gwynvyd I have one now mate .dont really see much difference between the different modes wen I change them tho tbh

  • @anthonyricher5083
    @anthonyricher5083 3 місяці тому

    Damn i was stoked for the gauges but looks like mine dont have it 🥲