BMW G21 Hidden Features & Coding
BMW 3 Series G21 · 2019 and later · coding in GaziantepThere are 21 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the BMW G21. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, instrument cluster, multimedia. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2019 and later model year range. There are also 1 activation, 2 software services and 1 retrofit item on record.
Hidden features
21 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 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 lights on, the fog lights flash as well.
hardware requiredFive 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 tone in the interior 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.
340i logo in the cluster
On cars with an analogue (semi-virtual) cluster the 340i logo is added to the display.
Tyre temperature display
On the tyre pressure screen, the tyre temperatures are shown in addition to 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 can be closed with a single press of the remote control.
hardware required
Multimedia
Watching video while driving
Video is allowed to be shown on the screen while the car is moving.
Video playback from a USB stick
Playback of video files on a USB stick on the car's screen is enabled.
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 existing sport gauge is converted to the advanced version showing G-meter, power, torque, oil temperature and boost pressure.
Audio System
Bowers & Wilkins sound presets
Bowers & Wilkins audio presets are loaded onto the audio system.
hardware required
Start-Stop
Start-Stop memory or 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.
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 active 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 coding
The gearbox software is changed so that shifts are speeded up, and Launch Control and the rev limiter in manual mode are brought into service.
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 G21 in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.