Hi! I want to add functions to my button panel. It has some blank spots where I would like to have features like driving mode and traction control. I was thinking of buying the button panel from skoda-parts, these ones:

https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/5e1927132hwhs-top-button-panel-skoda-46323.html

https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/5e1927238gwhs-button-panel-lower-skoda-40164.html

My question is, will it work if I buy it and plug it in? Does it need coding? Or is it more difficult than that?

Here are some pictures. First is of my cars button panel, and the second picture is how I want my button panel to look like.

Edited 9 May9 May by FalconEye

Both need wire.

Drive Mode also have SwaP Protection

1 hour ago, Cairus said:

Both need wire.

Drive Mode also have SwaP Protection

Is there any guide or instructions to this?

Or do you know of someone here who has done this before who I can talk to?

1) Hardware Retrofit

2) Software Coding

3) Software Lisenc for driving Mode (Gateway)

By ESP Button, you have to Check, If it Possible with your HW

On 09/05/2026 at 17:12, Cairus said:

1) Hardware Retrofit

2) Software Coding

3) Software Lisenc for driving Mode (Gateway)

By ESP Button, you have to Check, If it Possible with your HW

Can you contact me in messages? I cant send you message.

How are Driving Modes and Traction Control currently controlled on your car?

47 minutes ago, Noms said:

How are Driving Modes and Traction Control currently controlled on your car?

I control them from settings in the infotainment system

Drive Mode also?

28 minutes ago, Cairus said:

Drive Mode also?

Yes, I can choose between eco, comfort, normal and sport

What car is this, Octavia 3 or 3.5?

Edited 13 May13 May by Noms

Never Octavia 3

17 hours ago, Noms said:

What car is this, Octavia 3 or 3.5?

I have the 2019 model, Octavia 3.5

I don't know of any Octavia 3 where you can select the driving profile via the radio (MIB2/MIB2.5). I have one myself at home. Do you have DCC?

Just now, Cairus said:

I don't know of any Octavia 3 where you can select the driving profile via the radio (MIB2/MIB2.5). I have one myself at home. Do you have DCC?

I don’t have Octavia 3, I have 3.5

An Octavia 3 is an Octavia 3, regardless of whether it's a pre-facelift or facelift model. I just happen to have an Octavia 3.5 at home.

Show a Picture please from select driving Mode over mib 2

Edited 14 May14 May by Cairus

2 minutes ago, Cairus said:

An Octavia 3 is an Octavia 3, regardless of whether it's a pre-facelift or facelift model. I just happen to have an Octavia 3.5 at home.

Show a Picture please from select driving Mode over mib 2

Thought there was a difference because I got asked which one I had. But anyway, here is a picture

This is ACC

1 minute ago, Cairus said:

This is ACC

I am sorry but could you explain the difference to me?

Drive Profil Mode Change a Lot of more Systems

What you have on screen is the Adaptive Cruise Control modes. These determine how fast/slow the car accelerates again after slowing down when ACC detects that the reason for slowing down is gone.

These are different to the Driving modes which are Eco, Normal, Sport and Individual.

On 14/05/2026 at 15:44, lway said:

What you have on screen is the Adaptive Cruise Control modes. These determine how fast/slow the car accelerates again after slowing down when ACC detects that the reason for slowing down is gone.

These are different to the Driving modes which are Eco, Normal, Sport and Individual.

Thanks so much for a good explanation 🙏

The question remains: does your car have driving modes?

Edited 19 May19 May by Noms

No, he have Not the Mode.

10 hours ago, Noms said:

The question remains: does your car have driving modes?

No, it turn out what I thought was drive mode selection was the different modes of the adaptive cruise control.