BMW F12 Hidden Features & Coding
BMW 6 Series F12 · 2011-2017 · coding in GaziantepThere are 45 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the BMW F12. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, instrument cluster, multimedia. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2011-2017 model year range. There are also 1 activation and 10 software services on record.
Hidden features
45 records
Lighting
American-style parking light (front indicators)
The front indicator lamps are made to stay on continuously like parking lights; it is only applied on facelift (LCI) cars.
Increasing angel eye brightness
The brightness level of the ring (angel eye) daytime running lights is raised.
hardware requiredF1 style brake light strobe
At speeds above 5 km/h, when the brake is applied the brake lights come on in strobe mode as on F1 cars.
Comfort indicator count setting
The number of flashes given by a light touch of the stalk is raised to 4; the FRM control unit must support it.
hardware requiredDipped beam set as welcome lighting
The dipped beam is included in the welcome light function.
Fog lights coming on with the headlight flash
When the headlights are flashed with the fog lights on, the fog lights accompany the flash and flash as well.
hardware requiredSetting the fog lights as a welcome light
The fog lights are brought into service in the welcome light function.
hardware requiredPermanently lit tail lights
With the light switch in the "0" or "Auto" position, the tail lights stay on continuously.
Daytime running light control via iDrive
The daytime running lights are made switchable on and off from the menu on the infotainment screen.
Front indicators set as welcome lighting
The front indicator lamps are included in the welcome light function.
Windows / Mirrors
Fast window closing
The windows start to close the moment the lock button on the remote is pressed; the standard 2-second delay is removed.
Uninterrupted window closing
The automatic window closing continues without stopping even if a door is opened.
Mirror folding at a single touch
When the lock button on the remote is pressed once, the folding mirrors close automatically.
hardware required
Instrument Cluster
Digital speed display
A numerical speed reading is added to the instrument cluster.
Low fuel warning range setting
The fuel warning is made to be given according to the remaining range (for example when 20 km are left).
White instrument cluster at night
The instrument cluster stays in white illumination during night driving as well.
Speedometer deviation correction
The factory deviation of the speedometer in the instrument cluster is cleared by coding.
Compass display in the cluster
On cars with navigation, compass information is added to the instrument cluster.
Route preview in the cluster
On cars with navigation, a route preview is added to the instrument cluster.
Tyre temperature gauge
Tyre temperature information is added to the tyre pressure screen.
After July 2014Sport gauge colour change
The colour of the sport gauges is changed to a different colour.
After July 2014Sport gauges (power and torque)
Sport gauges giving the power and torque values are enabled in the instrument cluster.
After July 2014
Safety
BMW i8 belt and gong warning sounds
The seat belt and gong warning sounds are replaced with sounds from the BMW i8.
After July 2014Deactivating or timing the seat belt warning
The belt warning is switched off completely or set to stop after 5, 10 or 15 seconds.
Locking / Keys
Horn warning when the car is left running
When the doors are locked while the engine is running or the ignition is on, an audible warning is given with the horn.
Automatic unlocking when the engine stops
The door locks release by themselves when the engine is switched off; works only while automatic locking is active.
Climate Control
Keeping the climate control settings in memory
The climate control remembers the settings last used and continues with these settings when the car is started.
Comfort
Systems switching off when the driver's door is opened
When the car is switched off and the driver's door is opened, the lights and the infotainment system switch off automatically.
Closing the boot at a single press
On cars with an electric boot, a single press on the remote or the interior boot button is enough to close the boot; holding it down is not necessary.
hardware required
Multimedia
Music streaming over Bluetooth (before July 2014)
On cars built before July 2014, listening to music over Bluetooth is enabled; the car must have a Combox Media unit.
before July 2014 · hardware requiredSiri control from the steering wheel
Apple Siri is made callable with the voice command button on the steering wheel.
Extended Bluetooth features
On cars built after July 2014, additional Bluetooth functions such as album cover display and dual phone connection are enabled.
After July 2014Extended video codec support
The NBT system is given playback support for additional video formats such as MP4, OGG and DivX.
Watching video while moving
On the NBT unit, video can be played from a USB stick or DVD while the car is moving; video from the phone is not supported.
Changing the infotainment start-up animation
The start-up animation of the infotainment system is replaced with the M Performance or Alpina animation.
After July 2014
Parking / Cameras
Reversing camera zoom (trailer) mode
A zoom mode is added to the reversing camera image; it is also referred to as the trailer camera.
hardware requiredReversing camera while moving
On cars with a parking sensor button, the camera image can also be opened while the car is moving.
hardware required
Audio System
Hi-Fi audio system improvement
On cars with the Hi-Fi audio system, the sound quality is improved by coding.
hardware required
Start-Stop
Start-Stop deactivation or memory operation
The Start-Stop system is disabled completely or coded to remember the last position selected.
Driver Assistance
Reactivating the tyre pressure monitoring system
The tyre pressure monitoring system switched off in software is brought back into service after a new sensor or RDK unit is fitted.
Software deactivation of the tyre pressure monitoring system (RDK)
The "Tyre pressure monitoring inactive" message and the tyre damage indicator caused by a faulty sensor or RDK unit are removed from the cluster by switching the system off in software.
Deactivating pedestrian protection / collision avoidance
The pedestrian protection and collision avoidance systems are disabled on request.
Drive Modes
Customisable Sport mode
The driving settings in Sport mode are configured to the user's preference.
Sport+ drive mode
The more dynamic Sport+ mode is added to the drive mode menu.
Default drive mode selection
The car is set to start in Eco Pro or Comfort mode every time it is started.
Activations
1 record
Multimedia
BMW Live and BMW Apps activation
The BMW Live and BMW Apps online services are enabled.
Software services
10 records
Lighting
LED bulb registration
Retrofitted LED bulbs are registered in the car's system so that the bulb failure warning is eliminated.
Safety
Cancelling the SOS emergency call fault
The fault warnings caused by the SOS emergency call system are permanently cleared.
Control Unit / Programming
Control unit software update
The control units in the car are programmed to the latest software versions.
Registering a new control unit
Control units fitted later, such as the steering rack, the NBT unit and the digital cluster, are registered to the car.
Navigation
NBT navigation update
The current map and software are loaded onto the NBT navigation system.
Retrofit / Adaptation
Coding after retrofitting
Retrofitted equipment such as F1 paddle shifters (PaddleShift), Cruise Control and LCI tail lights is activated by coding.
Service / Maintenance
Clearing electronic faults (excluding airbag and engine)
Electronic faults such as ride stabilisation and running gear are cleared in software; airbag and engine faults are outside the scope.
Disabling the SOS / Emergency Call system in software
On BMW cars the warnings "Emergency Call System Error", "SOS battery fault" or "Emergency Call System Not Available" are cleared permanently by switching the SOS system off in software without replacing hardware; the car's other functions continue to work normally.
Extra licence on models from 2024 onwards
Transmission
Sport gearbox coding
The gearbox responses are improved to give sportier shifts.
ZF8HP gearbox sport software (N57 diesel)
Alpina gearbox software specific to cars with the N57 diesel engine is loaded.
hardware required
Coding in Gaziantep
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