BMW F30 Hidden Features & Coding
BMW 3 Series F30 · 2011-2019 · coding in GaziantepThere are 54 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the BMW F30. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, instrument cluster, multimedia. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2011-2019 model year range. There are also 4 activations, 14 software services and 1 retrofit item on record.
Hidden features
54 records
Lighting
American-style parking light (front indicators)
The front indicator lamps are made to stay on continuously like parking lights.
Angel eye brightness setting
The brightness level of the ring (angel eye) lights is set to 8%, 10%, 12%, 50% or 100%.
hardware requiredRear indicators set as welcome lighting
The rear indicator lamps are included in the welcome light function.
American-style parking light in the mirror indicators
The indicator lamps inside the mirrors are coded to stay on continuously like parking lights.
Mirror indicators set as welcome lighting
The mirror indicators are included in the welcome light function.
Corvette style tail light indicator
The tail lights are also used as indicator lamps.
Cornering-sensitive fog lights
In corners the fog lights engage automatically according to the steering angle and provide directional lighting.
hardware requiredF1 style brake light strobe
At speeds above 5 km/h, when braking the brake lights come on in strobe mode as on F1 cars.
Door handle LED lighting in reverse gear
When reverse gear is selected, the LED lighting in the door handle comes on automatically.
Front fog lights coming on in reverse gear
When reverse gear is selected, the front fog lights come on automatically.
hardware requiredComfort indicator count setting
The number of flashes given by a light touch of the stalk is set to 4 or 5.
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, the fog lights accompany the flash.
hardware requiredSynchronised tail light and indicator flash
The tail lights and the indicators flash in a strobe pattern at the same time.
Setting the fog lights as a welcome light
When you approach the car, the fog lights come on as a welcome light.
hardware requiredPermanently lit footwell lighting
The cabin footwell lighting is coded to stay on continuously.
Permanently lit tail lights
With the light stalk in the "0" or "Auto" position, the tail lights stay on continuously.
Daytime running light control via iDrive
A control option is added to the infotainment menu for switching the daytime running lights on and off.
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 window closing started from the remote 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.
Instrument cluster welcome logo
The M Performance, 340i or M3 logo is shown at start-up in the extended instrument cluster.
hardware requiredBottom right corner logo in the instrument cluster
The M340i or M3 logo is placed in the bottom right corner of the instrument cluster.
Speedometer deviation correction
The factory deviation that makes the speedometer read above the real speed is cleared by coding.
Tyre temperature gauge
Tyre temperature information is added to the tyre pressure screen.
After July 2014Engine temperature gauge
The engine temperature information is shown in the cluster.
2017+Sport gauge colour
The colour of the sport gauges is changed to silver.
Sport gauges (hp and torque)
The live horsepower and torque values are shown in real time 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 automatically after 5, 10 or 15 seconds.
Locking / Keys
Horn warning when the car is left running
When locking with the remote while the engine is running or the ignition is on, an audible warning is given with the horn.
Automatic unlocking when the ignition is switched off
All door locks release automatically when the ignition is switched off.
Climate Control
Keeping the climate control settings in memory
The climate control comes on with the settings last used; if it was left off, it starts off at every start.
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 infotainment system and the headlights switch off automatically.
Multimedia
Listening to music over Bluetooth (before July 2014)
On cars built before July 2014, music streaming over Bluetooth is enabled; a Combox Media control unit must be present in the boot.
before July 2014 · hardware requiredSiri control from the steering wheel
Apple Siri is made callable with the voice command button on the steering wheel.
After July 2014Extended Bluetooth features
Additional Bluetooth functions such as album cover display and connecting two phones at the same time are enabled.
After July 2014Extended video codec support
Playback of additional video formats such as MP4, OGG and DivX is enabled on the NBT unit.
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 logo.
After July 2014
Parking / Cameras
Reversing camera zoom (trailer) mode
A zoom mode is added to the reversing camera image, making trailer hitching and manoeuvring easier.
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 settings are optimised.
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
Some driver assistance systems such as pedestrian protection and collision avoidance are disabled on request.
Drive Modes
Customisable Sport mode
The engine, gearbox and steering 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
4 records
CarPlay / Android Auto
Android Screen Mirroring activation
On BMWs with an NBT Evo ID5/ID6 unit, the screen of a compatible Android phone is mirrored wirelessly onto the car's infotainment screen.
hardware requiredApple CarPlay activation (HU_ENTRYNAV2)
On BMW and Mini cars with a HU_ENTRYNAV2 unit without navigation, Apple CarPlay is enabled in software; the iPhone connects to the car's screen over Wi-Fi.
2017+ · hardware requiredWireless Apple CarPlay activation
On 2017 and later ID5/ID6 NBT Evo or HuEntryNav2 units, wireless Apple CarPlay is enabled.
2017+
Multimedia
BMW Live and BMW Apps activation
The BMW Live and BMW Apps online services are enabled.
Software services
14 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 SOS emergency call system is disabled by coding, clearing the fault warnings caused by this system.
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, NBT, digital cluster, ABS and gearbox control unit, are registered to the car and made compatible.
Navigation
NBT navigation update
The current map and software are loaded onto the NBT navigation system.
Performance
Launch Control
The Launch Control function, which provides maximum acceleration from a standstill, is brought into service.
Rev limiter optimisation
The engine speed is limited at a certain point, creating a sporty rev limiter feel.
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
Alpina gearbox software (N57 diesel)
High-performance Alpina gearbox software is applied to 330d and 335d cars with the N57 diesel engine.
Faster shift times
The shift time is shortened by 30-50%, dropping from 0.5-0.7 seconds to 0.3-0.4 seconds.
M3 GTS gearbox software
The GTS gearbox software specific to the BMW F80 M3 model is loaded.
Sport gearbox coding
Original BMW sport software is loaded onto the ZF GA8HP45Z 8-speed automatic gearbox of the F30 3 Series, speeding up shifts by 30-50%; Launch Control, the rev limiter and, on cars with a sports exhaust, the DSG Fart effect are brought into service.
hardware required
Retrofit
1 record
Retrofit / Adaptation
Wi-Fi aerial supply and fitting
On cars whose head unit has no Wi-Fi aerial, an aerial is supplied and fitted so that CarPlay can work.
hardware required
Coding in Gaziantep
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