BMW G23 Hidden Features & Coding
BMW 4 Series G23 · 2019 and later · coding in GaziantepThere are 19 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the BMW G23. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, multimedia, drive modes. 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
19 records
Lighting
Headlights switching off with the light stalk at "0"
When the light switch is moved to the "0" position, the headlights go out completely.
Fog lights flashing with the headlight flash
When the headlights are flashed with the fog lights on, the fog lights accompany the flash.
hardware requiredFive turn indicator flashes at a single touch
An option for five indicator flashes at a single touch of the stalk is added to the iDrive exterior lighting settings.
Daytime running light on/off via iDrive
Switching the daytime running lights on and off is made selectable from the iDrive menu.
Strobe brake light
When braking, the brake lights come on in a strobe pattern.
Changing the interior ambient colour
The "Bronze" colour option in the ambient lighting is replaced with red or another desired colour.
hardware required
Instrument Cluster
Changing the cluster layout
The digital cluster layout is changed to one of the M, Alpina or M Sport 330 looks.
Tyre temperature gauge
On the tyre pressure screen, the tyre temperatures are shown together with the pressure.
Safety
Deactivating the seat belt warning
The audible/visual warning given when the belt is not fastened is switched off.
Comfort
Closing the boot at a single press of the remote
The electric tailgate closes with a single press of the remote button.
hardware required
Multimedia
Watching video while driving
It is made possible to play video on the infotainment screen while the car is moving.
Video playback from a USB stick
The infotainment system is made able to play video files on a USB stick.
iDrive M or Alpina start-up animation
The infotainment start-up animation is replaced with the M or Alpina theme.
Performance
Extended sport display
The existing sport gauge is converted into an advanced sport gauge showing the G-meter along with power, torque, oil temperature and boost pressure data.
Audio System
Bowers & Wilkins sound presets
Bowers & Wilkins presets are defined in the audio system; they are only effective on cars with the Harman Kardon audio system.
hardware required
Start-Stop
Start-Stop starting switched off or memory
The Start-Stop system starts switched off at every start-up, or remembers the last position selected.
Drive Modes
Comfort Plus drive mode
The Comfort Plus mode is added to the drive mode menu.
Sport Plus drive mode
The Sport Plus mode is added to the drive mode menu.
Default drive mode setting
The car is set to start in the desired drive mode every time it 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
By changing the gearbox software, faster shifts, Launch Control and the rev limiter in manual mode are obtained.
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 G23 in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.