BMW F25 Hidden Features & Coding
BMW X3 F25 · 2010-2017 · coding in GaziantepThere are 45 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the BMW F25. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, instrument cluster, multimedia. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2010-2017 model year range. There are also 2 activations, 10 software services and 1 retrofit item on record.
Hidden features
45 records
Lighting
American-style parking light
The front indicator lamps are coded to stay on continuously like parking lights.
Increasing Angel Eyes brightness
The brightness level of the angel eye rings, which work as daytime running lights, is raised.
hardware requiredF1 strobe tail lights
The brake lights come on in strobe mode as on F1 cars when the brake is pressed above 5 km/h.
Setting the comfort indicator count
The number of flashes given by a light touch of the stalk is raised to 4.
Dipped 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 with the fog lights on, the fog lights flash as well.
hardware requiredSetting the fog lights as a welcome light
The fog lights are brought into service in the welcome light function.
hardware requiredTail lights permanently on
With the light switch in the "0" or "Auto" position, the rear tail lights stay on continuously.
Daytime running light control via iDrive
The daytime running lights become switchable on and off from the menu on the infotainment screen.
Front indicators set as welcome lighting
The front indicator lamps are included in the welcome light function.
Windows / Mirrors
Fast window closing
When the lock button on the remote is pressed, the windows start closing immediately without the factory 2-second delay.
Uninterrupted window closing
When the windows are closing from the remote, the closing is not interrupted even if a door is opened.
Mirror folding at a single touch
On cars with folding mirrors, the mirrors fold with a single press of the remote.
hardware required
Instrument Cluster
Digital speed display
A numerical speed reading is added to the instrument cluster.
Low fuel warning range setting
The remaining range at which the low fuel warning is given is set to the desired value (for example 20 km).
White instrument cluster at night
The instrument cluster stays in white illumination during night driving as well.
Correcting the speedometer deviation
The deviation of the speedometer in the instrument cluster from the real speed is corrected by coding.
Compass display in the cluster
On cars with navigation, compass information is added to the instrument cluster.
Route preview in the cluster
On cars with navigation, a route preview is added to the instrument cluster.
Tyre temperature display
On the tyre pressure screen, the tyre temperatures are shown alongside the pressure values.
After July 2014Changing the Sport gauge colour
The display colour of the sport gauges is changed to the desired colour.
After July 2014Sport gauges (power and torque)
Sport gauges giving power and torque information are brought into service in the instrument cluster.
After July 2014
Safety
Deactivating or timing the seat belt warning
The belt warning is switched off completely or the warning duration is set to 5, 10 or 15 seconds.
Locking / Keys
Doors unlocking when the key is removed
After the car has locked by itself, the doors unlock automatically when the key is taken out of the ignition.
Horn warning when locking with the engine running
When the doors are locked while the engine is running or the ignition is on, an audible warning is given with the horn.
Climate Control
Storing the climate control settings in memory
The climate control remembers the settings last used and applies them when the car is started.
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 interior lighting and the infotainment system switch off automatically.
Closing the boot at a single press
On cars with an electric boot, a single press on the remote or on the button inside the boot closes it; holding it down is not necessary.
hardware required
Multimedia
Listening to music over Bluetooth
On cars built before July 2014, music streaming over Bluetooth is brought into service.
<=July 2014 · hardware requiredSiri control from the steering wheel
The voice command button on the steering wheel is set to start Apple Siri.
hardware requiredExtended Bluetooth features
Additional functions such as album cover display and connecting two phones at the same time are added to the Bluetooth connection.
After July 2014Extended video codec support
Support for additional video formats such as MP4, OGG and DivX is added to the NBT system.
Video playback while moving
On the NBT infotainment system, video from a USB stick can be watched while the car is moving.
hardware requiredInfotainment start-up animation (M Performance / Alpina)
The start-up animation of the infotainment system is replaced with the M Performance or Alpina version.
After July 2014
Parking / Cameras
Reversing camera zoom mode
A zoom mode is added to the reversing camera; it is also called the trailer camera.
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
BMW i8 warning sounds
The seat belt and gong warning sounds are replaced with sounds from the BMW i8 model.
After July 2014Hi-Fi audio system improvement
On cars with the Hi-Fi audio system, the sound settings are improved by coding.
hardware required
Start-Stop
Start-Stop deactivation or use with memory
The Start-Stop system is disabled completely or set to remember the last state 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 and collision avoidance
The pedestrian protection and collision avoidance systems are disabled on request.
Drive Modes
Personalising Sport mode
The driving settings of Sport mode are rearranged to the user's preference.
Sport+ drive mode
The sportier Sport+ mode is added to the drive mode options.
Defining the default drive mode
The car is set to start in Eco Pro or Comfort mode every time it is started.
Activations
2 records
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
Multimedia
BMW Live and BMW Apps activation
The BMW Live and BMW Apps online services are enabled on the car.
Software services
10 records
Lighting
LED bulb registration
Retrofitted LED bulbs are registered in the car's system so that the fault warning is eliminated.
Control Unit / Programming
Control unit software update
The control units in the car are updated to the latest software versions.
Registering a new control unit
Newly fitted control units such as the steering rack, the NBT unit or the digital cluster are registered to the car.
Navigation
NBT navigation update
The maps and software of the NBT navigation system are brought up to the current version.
Retrofit / Adaptation
Retrofit coding
Retrofitted equipment such as F1 paddles, Cruise Control or LCI tail lights is activated by coding.
Service / Maintenance
Clearing electronic faults
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 onwardsClearing the SOS emergency call fault
The error warnings caused by the SOS emergency call system are removed permanently.
Transmission
Alpina gearbox software (diesel)
Alpina gearbox software is loaded onto cars with diesel engines.
Sport gearbox coding
On cars with petrol engines, sport software is loaded onto the ZF8HP gearbox that speeds up shifts by 30-50% and includes Launch Control, the rev limiter and DSG fart.
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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