BMW F44 Hidden Features & Coding
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 · 2020-2024 · coding in GaziantepThere are 23 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the BMW F44. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, instrument cluster, multimedia. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2020-2024 model year range. There are also 1 activation, 2 software services and 1 retrofit item on record.
Hidden features
23 records
Lighting
Headlights switching off with the light stalk at "0"
With the light switch in the "0" position, the headlights go out completely.
Brake lights flashing in strobe mode when braking
When the brake is applied, the brake lights come on in a strobe pattern.
Fog lights flashing with the headlight flash
When the headlights are flashed with the fog lights on, the fog lights flash as well.
hardware requiredFive indicator flashes at a single touch
The option of five turn indicator flashes at a single touch is made available in the iDrive exterior lighting settings.
Daytime running light on/off via iDrive
Switching the daytime running lights on and off becomes possible from the iDrive menu.
Changing the interior ambient colour
The bronze colour in the interior ambient lighting is replaced with red or another desired colour.
hardware required
Instrument Cluster
Digital speed display
On cars with an analogue (semi-digital) cluster, a digital speed display is added.
Changing the cluster layout
The instrument cluster layout is changed to one of the M, Alpina or M Sport 330 options.
M235i / M240i logo in the cluster
On cars with an analogue (semi-digital) cluster, the M235i or M240i logo is added to the display.
Tyre temperature display
On the tyre pressure screen, the tyre temperatures are shown in addition to the pressure.
Safety
Seat belt warning deactivation
The warning given when the belt is not fastened is disabled.
Comfort
Closing the electric tailgate from the remote
The electric tailgate can be closed with a single press on the remote control.
hardware required
Multimedia
Watching video while driving
Video is allowed to be played on the screen while the car is moving.
Video playback from a USB stick
USB video playback support is loaded onto cars built from 2021 with the standard small-screen HUEntryNav unit.
2021+ · hardware requirediDrive M or Alpina start-up animation
The iDrive start-up animation is replaced with the M or Alpina version.
Performance
Extended sport display
The sport gauge is converted into an advanced sport gauge giving G-meter, power, torque, oil temperature and boost pressure information.
Audio System
Bowers & Wilkins sound presets
Bowers & Wilkins equaliser presets are loaded onto the audio system; the effect is noticeable on cars with the Harman Kardon audio system.
hardware required
Start-Stop
Start-Stop memory / starting switched off
The Start-Stop system is set to come up switched off when the car starts, or to remember the last choice made.
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.
Drive Modes
Comfort Plus drive mode
Comfort Plus is added to the drive mode options.
Sport Plus drive mode
Sport Plus is added to the drive mode options.
Setting the default drive mode
It is defined which drive mode is engaged when the car is started.
Activations
1 record
CarPlay / Android Auto
Apple 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
Software services
2 records
Service / Maintenance
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 software
Sport software is loaded onto the gearbox; the details are referred to the site's sport gearbox software page.
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 F44 in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.