BMW F46 Hidden Features & Coding
BMW 2 Series F46 · 2014-2019 · coding in GaziantepThere are 48 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the BMW F46. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, instrument cluster, multimedia. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2014-2019 model year range. There are also 2 activations, 9 software services and 1 retrofit item on record.
Hidden features
48 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 to one of the 8%, 10%, 12%, 50% or 100% steps.
Footwell lighting staying on continuously
The footwell lighting is coded so that it does not go out and stays on continuously.
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.
hardware requiredF1 style brake warning strobe
At speeds above 5 km/h, under hard braking the brake lights flash in F1 style 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.
hardware requiredSwitching the daytime running lights on and off from the infotainment
An on/off option for the daytime running lights is added to the infotainment menu.
Welcome lights
When you approach the car, the fog lights, front indicators, mirror indicators, low beams and rear indicators are lit as a greeting.
Comfort indicator count setting
The number of flashes given by a short touch of the stalk is set to 4 or 5.
Fog lights coming on with the headlight flash
When the headlights are flashed with the fog lights on, the fog lights come on as well.
hardware requiredUsing the tail lights as indicators (Corvette style)
The tail lights are coded to act as turn indicators.
Tail and indicator lamps flashing together
When the indicator is used, the tail lights also flash in time with it.
Windows / Mirrors
Window continuing to close when a door is opened
The window movement, which pauses when a door is opened, is not interrupted and the closing continues.
Windows closing immediately when the lock button is pressed
The moment the lock button on the remote is pressed, the windows start closing without waiting.
Mirrors folding immediately on locking
When locked with the remote, the electric mirrors fold without delay.
hardware required
Instrument Cluster
Setting the low fuel warning threshold
It is defined at how many kilometres of remaining range the low fuel warning is given.
M Performance logo in the extended instrument cluster
The M Performance logo is shown when the extended instrument cluster starts up.
hardware requiredRemoving the cluster speed deviation
The factory deviation that makes the cluster read above the real speed is zeroed.
Digital speed display in the cluster
A numerical speed value is added to the instrument cluster.
Engine temperature gauge in the cluster
An engine temperature gauge is added to the instrument cluster.
After July 2016Tyre temperature display
The temperature value of each tyre is also shown on the tyre pressure screen.
After July 2014Changing the Sport gauge colour
The colour of the sport gauges is changed to the M Sport gauge look.
Activating the Sport gauges
The sport gauge displays showing values such as power and torque are enabled.
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 the seat belt warning
The audible and visual warning given when the belt is not fastened is disabled.
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 comes on with the last settings from before the ignition was switched off.
Comfort
Lights and infotainment switching off when the driver's door is opened
When the driver's door is opened, the interior/exterior 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 coded to start the iPhone's Siri assistant.
After July 2014Extended Bluetooth features
Extended Bluetooth functions such as album cover display and connecting two phones at the same time are enabled.
After July 2014Infotainment start-up animation (M Performance / Alpina)
The start-up animation of the infotainment screen is replaced with the M Performance or Alpina theme.
After July 2014NBT extra codec packages
Additional video/audio codec support such as MP4, OGG and DivX is added to the NBT unit.
Video playback from USB while driving
On the NBT unit, videos on a USB stick or DVD can be played while the car is moving; image transfer from the phone is not supported.
hardware required
Parking / Cameras
Reversing camera zoom mode (trailer camera)
The zoom view used for trailer manoeuvring is enabled in the reversing camera.
hardware requiredOpening the reversing camera while moving
On cars with a parking sensor button, the camera image can also 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 coded 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 in software.
Drive Modes
Sport mode configuration
Which systems (engine, gearbox, steering and so on) engage in Sport mode is personalised.
Sport+ drive mode
The Sport+ step is added to the drive mode menu.
Default drive mode selection
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
Online app services such as weather, Spotify, M Laptimer and the GoPro add-on are enabled.
Software services
9 records
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
Control units fitted later or replaced are registered to the car and coded.
Navigation
NBT navigation update
The navigation map data of the NBT unit is brought up to the current version.
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
Retrofitted LED bulbs are registered to the car so that bulb failure warnings are switched off.
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 onwardsDeactivating the SOS emergency call fault
The fault warning belonging to the SOS emergency call system is removed in software.
Transmission
Sport gearbox coding
The automatic gearbox is coded to make firmer and faster shifts.
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 F46 in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.