BMW G12 Hidden Features & Coding
BMW 7 Series G12 · 2015-2019 · coding in GaziantepThere are 19 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the BMW G12. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, multimedia, drive modes. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2015-2019 model year range. There are also 1 activation and 1 software service on record.
Hidden features
19 records
Lighting
Headlights switching off with the light stalk at 0
When the light stalk is moved to the "0" position, the headlights go out completely.
Strobe brake light when braking
When the brake is pressed, the brake lights come on in a strobe pattern.
Fog lights flashing with the headlight flash
When the headlights are flashed with the fog light on, the fog lights flash along as well.
Five indicator flashes at a single touch
An option for a comfort indicator that flashes 5 times at a single touch is added to the iDrive exterior lighting settings.
Daytime running light on/off via iDrive
The daytime running lights become switchable on and off from the iDrive menu.
Changing the interior ambient colours
The bronze colour in the ambient lighting is replaced with red or another desired colour.
Instrument Cluster
Changing the cluster layout
The instrument cluster layout is changed to one of the M, Alpina or M Sport 330 options.
Tyre temperature display
On the tyre pressure screen, the tyre temperatures are shown alongside the pressures.
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 closes with a single press of the remote control.
hardware required
Multimedia
Watching video while driving (Video in Motion)
Video is allowed to be shown on the screen while the car is moving.
Video playback from a USB stick
Video files on a USB stick become playable from the car's screen.
hardware requiredChanging the iDrive start-up animation
The iDrive start-up animation is replaced with the M or Alpina version.
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 audio presets are loaded onto the audio system; the effect is seen on cars with the Harman Kardon audio system and it is only enabled on the new-generation HU_MGU iDrive units.
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.
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.
Default drive mode setting
It is defined which drive mode is active when the car is started.
Activations
1 record
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 required
Software services
1 record
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
Coding in Gaziantep
To have hidden features and coding carried out on a BMW G12 in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.