BMW G29 Hidden Features & Coding
BMW Z4 G29 · 2018 and later · coding in GaziantepThere are 19 hidden features that can be enabled in software on the BMW G29. At Nero Performance in Gaziantep we work on lighting, multimedia, drive modes. The entries listed apply to cars in the 2018 and later model year range. There are also 2 software services on record.
Hidden features
19 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 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 lights on, the fog lights flash as well.
hardware requiredFive indicator flashes at a single touch
An option for five turn indicator flashes at a single touch is added to the iDrive exterior lighting settings.
Daytime running light on/off via iDrive
The option to switch the daytime running lights on and off is added to the iDrive menu.
Changing the interior ambient colour
The bronze colour in the interior ambient lighting is replaced with red or another desired colour.
hardware required
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 in addition to the pressure.
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 is made closable with a single press on the remote control.
hardware required
Multimedia
Watching video while driving
Video is allowed to be played 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 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 sport gauge is converted into an advanced sport gauge giving G-meter, power, torque, oil temperature and boost pressure information.
Audio System
Bowers & Wilkins sound presets
Bowers & Wilkins equaliser presets are loaded onto the audio system; the effect is noticeable on cars with the Harman Kardon audio system.
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 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 engaged when the car is started.
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
Sport software is loaded onto the gearbox so that shifts are speeded up, and Launch Control and the rev limiter in manual mode are brought into service.
Coding in Gaziantep
To have hidden features and coding carried out on a BMW G29 in Gaziantep, get in touch with Nero Performance.