Auto-Polar FIS+ Advanced - Complete Guide

[zei20t]

good thread!

I have pictures from my Octavia install, ill send them to you for this thread.

[tigger73]

Don't mean to be pedantic, but the part is the 'CANbus gateway'. CANbus refers to the whole network of devices and cables in the car. Just to be accurate.

Thanks - will look to make edits for technical correctness!!!

[kamold]

Don't mean to be pedantic, but the part is the 'CANbus gateway'. CANbus refers to the whole network of devices and cables in the car. Just to be accurate.

[tigger73]

Boost Pressure

This is where this whole thing started with me looking to get boost pressure displayed in the MFD.

There's a few options with how to display boost pressure - you can select units (mbar, bar, psi) and also where the data is sourced from (auto/infotainment/diagnostic).

Here's the full details on boost pressure - original post is here: INFO : Some detailed info about "TURBO PRESSURE" parameter (Read this before ask)

TURBO PRESSURE parameter (extended info)


How to configure you PolarFIS to correctly read turbo pressure

To read turbo pressure, normally it is not necessary to configure anything in your PolarFIS unit.
There is a configuration inside the box that automatically selects the best option to read turbo pressure.
However, there's a few models which this automatic function doesn't work.
This guide will help you to identify if this is your case.

These are available options in the turbo pressure menu:

- AUTOMATIC : PolarFIS will select the best option for your vehicle automatically. RECOMMENDED !! (by default)
- INFORT X1 : Obtain the turbo pressure from the infotainment bus.
- INFORT X2 : Obtain the turbo pressure from the infotainment bus. The reading is then multiplied by 2 (only vehicles in which the bus shows half pressure).
- DIAGNOSIS : Obtain the turbo pressure from the diagnosis bus, recommended in vehicles that the other options don't work.


What values does the PolarFIS show in my screen ?? I not have idea ...

The value that PolarFIS displays is the result of subtracting the barometric pressure from the boost pressure read from the bus.
This is due to the boost pressure sensor indicating values in absolute pressure (BOOST+BAROMETRIC)

But, sometimes i see negative values, why does this happen??

Normally with the engine at idle there will be a small vacuum in the intake manifold, so reading will be negative (around -5 to -15 mbar or -0.07 to -0.2 PSI). This is normal.
However, in some models there's no negative readings and with engine at idle the reading is 0 mbar or 0 PSI, we can't do anything about that because this reading is done directly from the Diagnostics bus of the engine ecu.

However, a small negative reading as indicated is normal, but if you have a reading less than -100 mbar or -1.4 PSI it means that boost is not reading correctly.

In this case, you must enter into the Polar FIS configuration menu, and select SCREEN->VISUALIZATION->ADVANCED->BOOST OPTIONS and choose the option INFORT. x2.

This is due to pressure read from infotainment bus being divided by 2 in some cars.

If the problem persists or you have no reading of boost pressure, enter in the same menu and choose DIAGNOSTICS option.

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Polar FIS+ Advanced, What is it ?

Advanced Polar FIS is the evolution of FIS + unit. It adds new parameters in addition to new features.
Polar FIS + enabled viewing vehicle parameters in the FIS screen, but Polar FIS Advanced, as well as incorporating more parameters, includes new features like the ability to modify the number of flashes of intermittent comfort indicators, function automatic lowering of the mirror on the passenger side when engaging reverse and some functions which are can only be activated with Diagnostic cable such as VCDS.

Which vehicles are compatible with Polar FIS+ Advanced

Same as Polar FIS +, are listed below:
- Volkswagen Golf V (1K)
- Volkswagen Jetta (1K)
- Volkswagen Caddy (2K)
- Volkswagen Tiguan (5N)
- Volkswagen Touran (1T)
- Volkswagen EOS (1F)
- Volkswagen Passat (3C)
- Volkswagen Scirocco (1K)
- Skoda Octavia (1Z)
- Seat Leon
- Seat Altea

What parameters can be displayed with Polar FIS+ Advanced ?

- Oil temperature (° C / ° F)
- Coolant temperature (° C / ° F)
- Outdoor temperature (° C / ° F)
- Fuel remaining (Litres / Gallons)
- Rpm motor
- Pressure turbo.
- Voltage of the battery.
- Atmospheric pressure
- Pressure fuel pump
- Motor load.
- Ambient Temperature (engine ECU)
- Coolant temperature engine output.
- Coolant temperature leaving the radiator.
- Mass air flow.
- Sensor 1 throttle pedal.
- Sensor 2 throttle pedal.
- Sensor 1 throttle valve.
- Sensor 2 throttle valve.
- Horse Power used cv.
- Oil level.
- Minimum oil.
- Brake master cylinder pressure.
- Pressure in the fuel rail.
- Torque used NM.

NOTE: Not all parameters are supported in all engine ECU, to know that data can be displayed, see the list of supported ECU: http://www.auto-polar.com/downloads/Supported_ECUs.xls

What is the role of intermittent comfort ?

The role of intermittent comfort, allows you to select the number of intermittent flashes that the comfort indicator makes. Standard, with one touch gives 3 flashes intermittently with Polar FIS Advanced, select up to 10 flashes.
You can also cancel additional flashes by pressing the indicator comfort again, for example, if you have set the indicator at 10 flashes on comfort, it will flash with a short press on the control 10 flashes, unless pressed again to cancel.

What is the function of mirrors down ?

Advanced Polar FIS can be configured to engage on selection of the reverse gear for the passenger mirror to dip down automatically to a preset position. There are 2 modes: Manual and Automatic.
In manual the mirror will lower only if the passenger position “L” is selected.
In automatic, the mirror will be lowered only when the car is parked with the indicator directed towards the space.
NOTE: Due to construction features of vehicles it cannot be guaranteed that mirror position will be "perfect". On models equipped with this function from factory the mirror incorporate a position sensor, which does not happen with those without park assist mirrors, so the mirror will function in the same way, but can not be guaranteed to position "millimeter perfect".

What diagnostic functions are available ?

- Modification of the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
- Modification of the sensitivity of the light sensor.
- Enable / Disable American DLR.
- Enabling / Disabling daytime running lights.
- Enabling / Disabling cornering fog lights.
- Enabling / Disabling second rear fog light (where bulb exists).
- Enable / disable automatic closing from 15 km / h.
- Enable / disable rain closing.
- Enabling / Disabling one touch closing windows.
- Enable / Disable hazard warning in case of sharp braking.

NOTE: These functions, Polar Advanced FIS performs are via coding of the ECU with the requested function, so if this function is not supported by your vehicle ECU, then it cannot be activated.

What are the other features of the Polar FIS+ Advanced ?

- Built in VIM to enable video on stereo screen while vehicle is in motion.
- POLAR Advanced FIS supports OEM bluetooth and Fiscon bluetooth, unlike other products, POLAR Advanced FIS does not use the Bluetooth menu in the FIS, but creates a new menu called Advanced POLAR FIS.
- The name of the created menu is customisable, which can substitute the name POLAR Advanced FIS by the text you want (up to 10 characters)
- Option to turn off the POLAR Advanced FIS screen off making the unit undetectable when taking the car in for service or repair. Is reactivated by simply pressing the OK button on the steering wheel or windshield wiper lever for 10 seconds.
- Automatic temperature units (° C, ° F), Speed (kmh / mph) and Size (Litres / Gallons) selected in the FIS.
- Manual selection of the units in which you want to display the parameters relating to pressure. Automatic, mbar, bar, PSI.
- Multi-function steering wheel / Wiper stalk control.

The keys can be set from within the FIS POLAR Advanced menu do the following.
Modify volume.
Changing audio track.
Change the parameters displayed in the bottom of the screen line POLAR FIS +.

You can also configure the keys inside the AUDIO menu do the following.
Modify volume.
Change audio track (useful for cars in which the multifunction steering wheel is not installed at the factory and these keys do not work).

IMPORTANT: FOR CARS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL, THE OPTION OF CHANGING AUDIO TRACK IS NOT AVAILABLE.
KEY FEATURES OF THE WHEEL IS NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL THE VEHICLES, since it depends on the vehicle configuration.

- Polar Advanced FIS automatically installs itself in the gateway, so you do not need diagnostic software after installation
- Updates via the Internet, via our website: Autopolar Official Web site
- New aluminum frame.

[tigger73]

List of Additional Functions

	Complete list of all functions available
Nº	Name	Description
1	TVFree_function	TV-Free function to see video in motion
2	Battery_drain	Battery drain fix for vehicles equipped with RNS-510 and old gateways before index "K"
3	Parktronic emulation	Parktronic OPS emulation function (see Parktronic screen in RNS510 with Parktronic PDC ecu) (only available with Skoda vehicles)
4	Blink function	Comfort blinkers configurable from 3 to 10 blinks
5	Mirror function	Mirror lowering function (passenger mirror goes down to a configured position when engage reverse gear)
6	BT_compatibility (White_DOT)	Add BT Hands free compatibility with White dot Hands free units (Can works with all models of BT for white dot cars up to this date)
7	RNS-510_hidden_menu	Activation / deactivation of RNS-510 hidden menu
8	Diag 1	DIAG : 1 - Adjust sensibility percentage automatic wiper
9	Diag 2	DIAG : 2 - Adjust sensibility percentage automatic lights
10	Diag 3	DIAG : 3 - Activation/Deact. Daytime running lights
11	Diag 4	DIAG : 4 - Activation/Deact. cornering lights
12	Diag 5	DIAG : 5 - Activation/Deact. american lights
13	Diag 6	DIAG : 6 - Activation/Deact. cornering lights
14	Diag 7	DIAG : 7 - Activation/Deact. warning lights (blinkers)
15	Diag 8	DIAG : 8 - Activation/Deact. of second rear fog light
16	Diag 9	DIAG : 9 - Activation/Deact. windows automatic rain closing
17	Diag 10	DIAG : 10 - Activation/Deact. automatic closing at 20 Kmh
18	Diag 11	DIAG : 11 - Activation/Deact. one touch closing

[tigger73]

Mirror Dipping Feature - Setup

Mirror Dipping Feature - Setup

OK here's a short video off my phone showing set-up of mirror dipping feature on AutoPolar FIS+ Advanced.

The key thing that I think a lot of people get wrong is selecting the mirror positions before selecting either manual or auto. If the mirror dipping is set "OFF" then selecting the positions has no effect. First select "manual" or "auto" and second step is to set the "normal/driving" and "parking/reversing" positions.

"Manual" mode setting requires the mirror selector switch to be set to "R" and reverse gear to be selected for the passenger mirror to dip to the selected position.

"Auto" mode will dip the mirror irrespective of the mirror selector switch, however the car must be in reverse with indicator lights on.

If you don't have mirror dipping as a standard feature you may find that the mirror does not return to exactly the correct position. If this is the case you can use the adjustment menu and select + or - amount as an offset the the return position.

I got this working for the passenger side mirror, but found I had to swap to select drivers mirror on the selector knob to get dipping on the left mirror after restarting the car. I think this is a special RHD "feature" that may get fixed in a future firmware release.

There's also a function to get both mirrors working at the same time - if you select right both will move, but if you select left then only left moves. That's one of the other options in the mirror menu (Alt. mode).

Mirror dipping is not supported on both mirrors at the same time as the drivers mirror is not connected to the ECU - only passenger mirror. Hence only passenger mirror can be controlled via command to the ECU.

[tigger73]

Parameter List

	Complete list of all parameters available
Nº	Name	Description
1	VELOCIDAD	Real Speed extracted from ECU motor
2	TEMP_EXT	External Temperature
3	RPM	RPM Engine
4	V_BAT	Battery Voltage
5	FUEL_LIT	Petrol Tank Litres
6	TEMP_OIL_CAL	Calculated Oil Temperature
7	TEMP_OIL_ACT	Measured Oil Temperature
8	TEMP_AMB	Engine Ambient Temperature
9	TEMP_INTAKE	Intake Air Temperature
10	TEMP_COOL	Cooler Temperature
11	TEMP_ENG_OUT	Engine Coolant Output Temperature
12	TEMP_RAD_OUT	Radiator Coolant Output Temperature
13	TEMP_FUEL	Fuel Temperature
14	PRES_BOOST_SPE	Request Boost Presure
15	PRES_BOOST_ACT	Measured Boost Pressure
16	PRES_ATMOS	Atmospheric Pressure
17	IMAP	Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure
18	PRES_FUEL_SPE	Required Fuel Pump Pressure
19	PRES_FUEL_ACT	Measured Fuel Pump Pressure
20	PRES_FUEL_RAIL	Fuel Rail Pressure
21	PRES_BRAKE	Brake Pedal Pressure
22	PRES_BRAKE_BOOST	Brake Pump Pressure
23	LOAD_CAL	Calculated Engine Load
24	LOAD_ACT	Measured Engine Load
25	MAF1	Mass Air Flow
26	MAF2	Mass Air Flow
27	ACC_PEDAL_1	Acelerator Pedal Position
28	ACC_PEDAL_2	Acelerator Pedal Position
29	ACC_VALVE_1	Acelerator Valve Position
30	ACC_VALVE_2	Acelerator Valve Position
31	TORQUE	Engine Torque
32	POTENCIA	Engine Power (HP)
33	OIL_LEVEL	Oil Level
34	OIL_MIN_LEVEL	Oil Minimun Level
35	INJ_TIMING	Injection Timing
36	IGN_ANGLE	Ignition Angle
37	MIS_SUM	Misfire Sum
38	MIS_1	Misfire Cylinder 1
39	MIS_2	Misfire Cylinder 2
40	MIS_3	Misfire Cylinder 3
41	MIS_4	Misfire Cylinder 4
42	MIS_5	Misfire Cylinder 5
43	MIS_6	Misfire Cylinder 6
44	MIS_7	Misfire Cylinder 7
45	MIS_8	Misfire Cylinder 8
46	MIS_9	Misfire Cylinder 9
47	MIS_10	Misfire Cylinder 10
48	MIS_11	Misfire Cylinder 11
49	MIS_12	Misfire Cylinder 12
50	MIS_X1000_1	Misfire Cylinder 1
51	MIS_X1000_2	Misfire Cylinder 2
52	MIS_X1000_3	Misfire Cylinder 3
53	MIS_X1000_4	Misfire Cylinder 4
54	MIS_X1000_5	Misfire Cylinder 5
55	MIS_X1000_6	Misfire Cylinder 6
56	MIS_X1000_7	Misfire Cylinder 7
57	MIS_X1000_8	Misfire Cylinder 8
58	MIS_X1000_9	Misfire Cylinder 9
59	MIS_X1000_10	Misfire Cylinder 10
60	MIS_X1000_11	Misfire Cylinder 11
61	MIS_X1000_12	Misfire Cylinder 12
62	AD_1	Angle Delay Cylinder 1
63	AD_2	Angle Delay Cylinder 2
64	AD_3	Angle Delay Cylinder 3
65	AD_4	Angle Delay Cylinder 4
66	AD_5	Angle Delay Cylinder 5
67	AD_6	Angle Delay Cylinder 6
68	AD_7	Angle Delay Cylinder 7
69	AD_8	Angle Delay Cylinder 8
70	AD_9	Angle Delay Cylinder 9
71	AD_10	Angle Delay Cylinder 10
72	AD_11	Angle Delay Cylinder 11
73	AD_12	Angle Delay Cylinder 12
74	TEMP_EXHA_1	Exhaust Temperature
75	TEMP_EXHA_2	Exhaust Temperature
76	TEMP_E_CAT	Catalyzer Input Temperature
77	AFR_LAMBDA_1	AIR/FUEL Ratio (LAMBDA 1)
78	AFR_LAMBDA_2	AIR/FUEL Ratio (LAMBDA 2)
79	FUEL_TRIM_1_3	Fuel Trim Bank 1/3
80	FUEL_TRIM_2_4	Fuel Trim Bank 2/4
81	N75_SPE	N75 Duty Cycle Specified
82	N75_ACT	N75 Duty Cycle Actual
83	INJ_QTY	Injection Quantity
84	INJ_START	Injection Start
85	INJ_DUR	Injection Duration
86	INJ_START_QTY	Injection Start Quantity
87	INJ_QTY_1 (D.1 m/str)	Injection Quantity 1
88	INJ_QTY_2 (D.2 m/str)	Injection Quantity 2
89	INJ_QTY_3 (D.3 m/str)	Injection Quantity 3
90	INJ_QTY_4 (D.4 m/str)	Injection Quantity 4
91	INJ_QTY_5 (D.5 m/str)	Injection Quantity 5
92	INJ_QTY_6 (D.6 m/str)	Injection Quantity 6
93	INJ_QTY_7 (D.7 m/str)	Injection Quantity 7
94	INJ_QTY_8 (D.8 m/str)	Injection Quantity 8
95	INJ_QTY_9 (D.9 m/str)	Injection Quantity 9
96	INJ_QTY_10 (D.10 m/str)	Injection Quantity 10
97	INJ_QTY_11 (D.11 m/str)	Injection Quantity 11
98	INJ_QTY_12 (D.12 m/str)	Injection Quantity 12
99	EGR_1	EGR Duty Cycle, EGR 1
100	EGR_2	EGR Duty Cycle, EGR 2
101	CHAR_PRES_CTR_SPE	Charge Pressure Control Specified
102	CHAR_PRES_CTR_ACT	Charge Pressure Control Actual
103	TEMP_PRE_TURBO	Temperature Prior Boost
104	DPF_TEMP_1	DPF Temperature, DPF 1
105	DPF_TEMP_2	DPF Temperature, DPF 2
106	DPF_VOL_1	DPF Oil Ash Volume, DPF 1
107	DPF_VOL_2	DPF Oil Ash Volume, DPF 2
108	DPF_LLENADO	DPF Filling
109	DPF_CONT_REG	DPF Regeneration Counter
110	TEMP_E_DPF	DPF Input Temperature
111	TEMP_S_DPF	DPF Output Temperature
112	LATERAL_G	G Lateral Force

[tigger73]

Golf Mk V Installation

Location of CANBUS gateway in MY 07 MK5 Golf 2.0L TDI (courtesy of Transporter)

The CANBUS gateway is located above the accelerator pedal and can be accessed after removing small compartment on right hand side of the dashboard, just swivel it down then squeeze the sides of it and push further down to pull it out.



Pinch the tab - pos. 1 in the picture then gently pull towards you and carefully move it to the left, so you can put your hand inside to reach the canbus connector.



You can then disconnect the battery, remove the red canbus connector and plug in the cable that comes with the FIS+ unit. Finally install the FIS+ unit and find a suitable place to secure it, reconnect the battery and replace the items you have moved in reverse steps.

[tigger73]

Skoda Octavia Installation

OK so now there 's no excuses of you have an Octavia

Here is a simple guide for installation into a RHD Skoda Octavia 1Z Face Lift model.

The pictures are from my 2011 Octavia RS Australian delivered model, however its possible all RHD models will be similar.

Make sure your Polar FIS+ has the latest version of firmware. For all Australian delivered models, you need the WHITE version.

I don't have pictures for all steps, only the critical ones.

1. Remove battery. This step is ESSENTIAL.

2. Remove the headlight switch. Turn to OFF, push the knob in and turn clockwise until it clicks. Then pull the whole unit towards you. Unplug from loom.



3. Remove the silver (black) headlight switch surround. It just unclips.

4. Remove the silver (black) trim on the other side of the steering wheel. It also unclips, but you may need to lever it GENTLY from the bottom.

5. Remove the fuse box cover from the right-hand end of the dashboard, where the door trim meets the dash. Use a screwdriver, or your car key.

5. Remove the screws to the panel below the steering wheel. With steps 3-5, you uncovered 3 of them. They are located, to the left and right of the steering wheel, behind the fuse cover panel, and two at the bottom of the panel. You'll need a torch to see them. They are torx screws, cant remember the size.

6. Remove the whole panel by pulling it gently towards the seat, be careful of the consult port.

8. The area behind where the 'pocket' was has a few relays. You need to remove the top-front section. The picture shows the clip:



9. Now you should see a glimpse of the gateway, its the blue plug at the back of this photo:



10. The blue plug is a little difficult to remove at first. The clip is on the back (faces the front of the car) so you'll need to bend your hand into a position that normal humans cant. For some reason, I had no problems.

11. You'll be left with this plug. Join it up with the Polar FIS loom. Plug the other end into the gateway, and finally the 3rd plug goes into the Polar FIS.



12. Mount the Polar FIS box somewhere you can access it easily for upgrades, or leave the USB cable plugged in and leave the cable in the 'pocket' or behind the fuse box cover.

13. Do steps 1-8 in reverse to re-assemble.

14. Enjoy.

[tigger73]

EOS

Install guide for EOS.... coming soon

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Scirocco

Install guide for Scirocco..... coming soon

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Passat

Install guide for Passat..... coming soon

[tigger73]

Jetta

FIS+ Installation for Mk5 Jetta - courtesy of gigitt

I tried going through to the CANBUS controller from the inside but I had another controller in front of it and I could not push it out of the way to get to the CANBUS connector... so I went in from the rain tray (refer instructions for Golf Mk6 here)

IMO going from the top through the rain tray was much much easier. There are only 2 stumbling blocks...

1) getting the wiper arms off the spindle after you undo the nut - trick is to grab the wiper blade with right hand and hold it just off the glass then with the left hand grab the spring loaded hinge and gently push down then pull up again and again and it will walk off the spindle.

2) Getting the wiper mechanism out - trick is to take out the torx bolts. move the wiper mechanism towards the center of car till you can drop the side part down under the mounting location, then shift it back up under the windscreen towards the side of the car. Now rotate the front of the mechanism up and the center part will now slide up and out then just gently wiggle the wiper mechanism up and out towards the center of the car.

What I also did was put some split loom tube over the FIS+ connection cables so it does not rub and wear against anything under the dash.


Some additional tips,

• Remove coin tray under headlight switch - there is no need to touch relay panel.

• Take out windscreen wiper motors and use the Trap door under the windscreen to connect you harness to the CANBUS module.

• Connect the FIS harness and poke the cabling down the LHS (side where the steering column is) of the Plastic compartment where the Modules are. There is a gap and the new style of Harness will reach all the way down to under your steering wheel.
  Go inside your car raise and pull out steering wheel to MAX. Stick you hand inside cubby hole and in gap under steering wheel and connect the FIS box.

• Put FIS box under the steering wheel, rest it on top of the lower kick panel where the gap is. use double side tape if you want.

• Put every back you took off the car.

[tigger73]

Tiguan

Installation of FIS+ in Tiguan

OK after much searching I've finally located the CANBUS gateway in my Tiguan. It's in behind the glove box - requires removal of the glovebox and it is very simple install once this is removed.

Glovebox removal instructions (thanks to bambazonke):

1. Remove 5 torx screws (3 at top and 2 at the bottom)





2. Unclip side panel by wedging upwards and then pulling out from rubber door seal






3. Wedge carefully out cubby hole light and unplug

4. Slide glove box out and then unclip rubber tube from air con to cool glove box

5. Unclip glove box light switch from the back of the glove box near the air con tube as discussed in step 4

6. Unclip open/close contact switch from centre back of glove box housing

Then you'll see that gateway connector right in front of you:





7. Assembly is in reverse order.

I've stashed the Autopolar FIS+ box just under the removable trim in the footwell so there's only a wing nut to undo and easy access to the unit for future firmware upgrades.