BMW F32 Hidden Features & Coding
BMW 4 Series F32 · 2013-2020 · coding in GaziantepThere are 52 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the BMW F32. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, instrument cluster, multimedia. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2013-2020 model year range. There are also 3 activations, 11 software services and 1 retrofit item on record.
Hidden features
52 records
Lighting
American-style parking light (mirror indicators)
The indicator lamps on the mirrors stay on continuously as parking lights.
American-style parking light (front indicators)
The front indicator lamps are coded to stay on continuously like parking lights.
Angel eye brightness setting
The brightness of the angel eyes ring lights is set at the 8%, 10%, 12%, 50% or 100% steps.
Footwell lighting staying on continuously
The footwell lighting is coded to stay on permanently.
Corvette style indicator (tail lights)
The tail lights are coded to act as indicator lamps.
Cornering-sensitive fog lights
When the steering wheel is turned, the fog light on the side of the turn comes on and lights the inside of the corner.
F1 style brake light strobe
At speeds above 5 km/h, when the brake is pressed the tail lights come on in strobe mode.
Tail lights permanently on with the light stalk at 0 / Auto
With the light stalk in the "0" or "Auto" position, the rear tail lights stay on continuously.
Door handle LEDs coming on in reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the LED lighting in the door handles comes on.
Front fog lights coming on in reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the front fog lights come on automatically.
Welcome lights
When you approach the car, the fog lights, front indicators, mirror indicators, low beams and rear indicators are brought into service as welcome lighting.
Comfort indicator count setting
The number of comfort indicator flashes given by a short touch of the stalk is set to 4 or 5.
Daytime running light on/off from the infotainment
The daytime running lights are made switchable on and off from the infotainment menu.
Fog lights coming on with the headlight flash
When the headlights are flashed, the fog lights come on as well.
Tail lights flashing together with the indicator
When the indicator is used, the tail lights also flash at the same time.
Windows / Mirrors
Mirror folding and window closing from the remote on convertibles
On the F33 and F83 convertibles, folding the mirrors and closing the windows from the remote is enabled.
Window continuing to close when a door is opened
The window movement, which stops when a door is opened, is made to continue closing without interruption.
Windows closing immediately with the lock button
When the lock button on the remote is pressed, the windows start to close without waiting.
Mirrors folding immediately when locking with the remote
When the car is locked from the remote, the door mirrors fold without delay.
hardware required
Other
Remote coding of hidden features (ENET)
On cars with an ENET cable, the hidden features on the list are coded over a remote desktop connection without a workshop visit.
hardware required
Instrument Cluster
Low fuel warning range setting
It is defined at how many km of remaining range the low fuel warning is given (for example when 20 km are left).
M440i / M4 logo in the instrument cluster
The M440i or M4 logo is added to the bottom right corner of the instrument cluster.
Welcome logo in the instrument cluster (M Performance / 440i / M4)
The M Performance, 440i or M4 logo is shown at start-up in the extended instrument cluster.
hardware requiredInstrument cluster staying white at night
The instrument cluster colour is made to stay white in night lighting.
Deactivating the speedometer deviation
The factory speed display deviation in the cluster is removed so that the real speed is shown.
Digital speed display in the cluster
A numerical speed display is added to the instrument cluster.
Engine temperature gauge in the cluster
An additional gauge showing the engine temperature is defined in the instrument cluster.
2018+Tyre temperature display
Tyre temperature information is also added to the tyre pressure screen.
After July 2014Sport gauge colour change
The display colour of the sport gauges is changed to a different colour.
Sport gauges
The sport gauge display showing data such as live power and torque is brought into service.
After July 2014
Safety
BMW i8 belt and gong warning sounds
The seat belt and gong warning sounds are replaced with the BMW i8 tones.
After July 2014Deactivating / time-limiting the seat belt warning
The belt warning can be switched off completely or set to stop automatically after warning for 5, 10 or 15 seconds.
Locking / Keys
Horn confirmation warning on locking
When locking from the remote while the engine is running or the ignition is on, a warning is given with the horn sound.
Doors unlocking when the ignition is switched off
All door locks release automatically when the ignition is switched off.
Climate Control
Climate control with memory
The climate control system remembers the last settings from before the ignition was switched off.
Comfort
Systems switching off when the driver's door is opened
When the driver's door is opened, all the lighting and the infotainment system switch off automatically.
Multimedia
Listening to music over Bluetooth (before July 2014)
On cars built before July 2014, music streaming over Bluetooth is made usable.
before July 2014 · hardware requiredUsing Apple Siri from the steering wheel
The voice command button on the steering wheel is defined to start Apple Siri.
Extended Bluetooth features
Extended Bluetooth functions such as showing album covers on the screen and connecting two phones at the same time are enabled.
After July 2014Video playback from USB while moving (NBT)
On the NBT unit, video can be played from a USB stick or DVD while the car is moving.
hardware requiredInfotainment start-up animation (M Performance / Alpina)
An M Performance or Alpina animation is shown at the start-up of the infotainment screen.
After July 2014NBT extra codec packages
Additional video/audio codec support such as MP4, OGG and DivX is defined for the NBT unit.
Parking / Cameras
Reversing camera zoom mode (trailer camera)
The zoom view used for hitching a trailer is enabled in the reversing camera.
Opening the reversing camera while moving
The reversing camera image can be brought up on the screen while the car is moving.
hardware required
Audio System
Hi-Fi audio system sound quality improvement
On cars with the Hi-Fi audio system, the sound settings are improved by coding.
hardware required
Start-Stop
Deactivating Start-Stop or making it remember
The Start-Stop system is switched off completely or set 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 the pedestrian protection and collision avoidance systems
The pedestrian protection and collision avoidance systems are disabled.
Drive Modes
Sport mode configuration
Which systems engage in Sport mode is personalised.
Sport+ drive mode
The Sport+ mode is added to the drive mode menu.
Default drive mode (Eco Pro / Comfort)
The car is set to start in Eco Pro or Comfort mode every time it is started.
Activations
3 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 required
Multimedia
BMW Live and BMW Apps activation
The BMW Live and BMW Apps online service menus are enabled.
Software services
11 records
Safety
Cancelling the SOS emergency call fault
The error warning caused by the SOS emergency call system is removed in software.
Control Unit / Programming
Control unit software update
The software of the control units in the car is brought up to the current version.
Registering new control units to the car
Replaced control units such as the steering rack, NBT, digital cluster, ABS and gearbox control unit are registered to the car.
Navigation
NBT navigation update
The navigation map software on the NBT unit is updated.
Retrofit / Adaptation
Retrofit coding
Coding is carried out for retrofitted equipment such as F1 PaddleShift, Cruise Control and LCI tail lights.
Registering retrofitted LED bulbs
Aftermarket LED bulbs are coded to the car so that the bulb failure warning is prevented.
Service / Maintenance
Clearing fault entries
Fault warnings other than airbag and engine faults are switched off in software.
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)
Alpina gearbox software is loaded onto cars with the N57 diesel engine.
GTS gearbox software (F82 M4)
The GTS gearbox software is loaded onto F82 M4 models.
Sport gearbox coding
Original BMW sport gearbox software is loaded onto cars with the N47 diesel engine.
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
To have hidden features and coding carried out on a BMW F32 in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.