MFD 1 hidden menu can help you troubleshoot issues with GPS navigation and radio tuner in your Volkswagen, Škoda, SEAT or Ford. Also gives information about unit temperature, hardware and software versions, TV and radio tuner signal strength, fan speed status, ABS sensor pulse settings and more.
With a button press sequence you can also change amplifier coding between BOSE and standard sound system.
MFD 1 Availability
MFD 1 unit was mounted in various cars and named: SEAT Dynamic Navigation System, VW Radio Navigation System MFD or Ford Radio Navigation System. Also in DX and nonDX versions.
- Ford Galaxy MK1 / Seat Alhambra MK1 / VW Sharan MK1
- Seat Leon
- Škoda Octavia
- Škoda Fabia
- Škoda Superb
- Volkswagen Fox
- Volkswagen Golf MK4
- Volkswagen Passat B5
- Volkswagen Bora / Jetta MK4
- Volkswagen Transporter / Multivan / Caravelle T4
Warning!
Performing this procedure may cause permanent damage to your car.
Do this at your own risk!
We are not responsible for any loss or damage.
MFD 1 hidden menu – software version and ABS sensors settings
- Turn on your MFD 1 system.
- Go to navigation screen by pressing NAVIGATION button.
- Press and hold buttons 3 and 6. software menu will appear in few seconds.
- Release the buttons.
- Press and hold RIGHT KNOB to switch to software screens.
- Press and hold FLAG button to access ABS sensors settings.
MFD 1 hidden menu – FM tuner
- Turn on your MFD 1 system.
- Press and hold tone settings button for 10 seconds.
- Release the button. After that you should hear short beep and see hidden menu appear on the LCD screen.
- To change the view again press and hold tone settings button.
MFD 1 hidden menu – TV tuner antenna
This procedire will work only if your car is equipped with TV tuner.
- Turn on your MFD 1 system.
- Press and hold AS and tone settings buttons. After few seconds TV tuner menu will appear on the LCD screen.
- Release the buttons.
MFD 1 hidden menu – software update
- Turn on your MFD 1 system.
- Press and hold AS and INFO buttons. After few seconds software update menu will appear on the LCD screen.
- Release the buttons.
In some software versions you might use button combination AS + INFO + flag to access software update hidden menu.
MFD 1 hidden menu – switch between BOSE and standard DSP
- Turn on your MFD 1 system.
- Press and hold buttons 3 and 6. Software menu will appear in few seconds.
- Release the buttons.
- Press and hold button 2. After few seconds you will hear short sound pause.
- Release the button.
After rebooting the MFD 1 unit you can face no sound issue. It means that MFD 1 amplifier settings does not match your cars equipment. Repeat the procedure to change back the coding.
Hi, i cannot change my MFD 1 to display English menus? Choosing English in the change language option doesn’t work – any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
I cannot make hidden menu software update..helf me!!!!!!
With the unit switched OFF press and hold the AS and INFO button’s, then turn the MFD1 on while still holding the buttons until the radio starts. You should be in the upgrade menu.
My radio is turning on but there’s no sound at all. It says that’s it’s muted, how can I unmute it?
I have a 2002 Skoda Superb and my radio is on but I can’t hear any sound. How can I do a factory reboot?
how can i get my MFD info on dashboard display?
Hi,
after changing the car battery,
When I turn on the ignition key, the LCD display turns off.
If I remove the ignition key, the LCD display remains on.
Thanks advance.