BMW G01 Hidden Features & Coding
BMW X3 G01 · 2017-2020 · coding in GaziantepThere are 19 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the BMW G01. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, multimedia, drive modes. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2017-2020 model year range. There are also 2 activations, 2 software services and 1 retrofit item on record.
Hidden features
19 records
Lighting
Headlights switching off with the light stalk at "0"
With the light switch in the off position, the headlights go out completely.
Brake lights flashing in strobe mode when braking
When the brake pedal is pressed, the brake lights come on like a strobe.
Fog lights flashing with the headlight flash
When the headlights are flashed with the fog light on, the fog lights flash along as well.
hardware requiredFive turn indicator flashes at a single touch
An option for the comfort indicator to flash 5 times is added to the iDrive exterior lighting settings.
Daytime running light on/off option in iDrive
The daytime running lights are made switchable on and off from the iDrive menu.
Changing the interior ambient colour
The bronze colour in the ambient lighting is replaced with red or another desired colour.
hardware required
Instrument Cluster
Changing the cluster layout
The cluster layout is changed to one of the M, Alpina or M Sport 330 designs.
Showing the tyre temperatures
The temperature value of each tyre is also added to the tyre pressure screen.
Safety
Seat belt warning deactivation
The warning given when the belt is not fastened is disabled.
Comfort
Closing the electric boot at a single press of the remote
The electric tailgate can be closed with a single press of the remote control.
hardware required
Multimedia
Watching video while driving
Video playback on the screen is made able to continue while the car is moving.
Video playback from a USB stick
Video files on a USB stick can be played on the iDrive screen.
hardware requirediDrive M or Alpina start-up animation
An M or Alpina animation is shown at iDrive start-up.
Performance
Extended sport display
The existing sport gauge is converted into the advanced version giving G-meter, power, torque, oil temperature and boost pressure information.
Audio System
Bowers & Wilkins sound presets
Bowers & Wilkins presets are loaded onto the audio system; they are only effective on cars with the Harman Kardon audio system.
hardware required
Start-Stop
Start-Stop memory or starting switched off
The Start-Stop system is coded to come up switched off when the car starts, or to remember the last choice.
Drive Modes
Comfort Plus drive mode
The Comfort Plus step is added to the drive mode menu.
Sport Plus drive mode
The Sport Plus step is added to the drive mode menu.
Setting the default drive mode
The drive mode that comes up every time the car is started is fixed to the desired step.
Activations
2 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
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 coding
The gearbox software is changed so that shifts are speeded up, and Launch Control and the rev limiter in manual mode are added.
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 G01 in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.