BMW Hidden Feature 8 Series G14 G15 G16 F91 F92 M8

BMW 8 Series G14, G15, G16, F91, F92 M8(2018+)

Acoustical lock/unlock confirmation

Enable/disable the acoustical confirmation when the car is locked/unlocked.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active

Checkbox acoustical lock confirmation

Enable/disable the checkbox in the settings for doors/keys in the iDrive system to enable/disable the acoustical lock confirmation. If the checkbox in the iDrive system does not allow selection, please check if “Acoustical lock/unlock confirmation” in the “Roof Function Center” control unit is set to “Active“ also. Please note that the car has to be equipped with an alarm system.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active

Confirmation sound duration

The duration of the confirmation sound that is played when locking/unlocking the car.

Values:
  • Short
  • Normal
  • Long
  • Very long

Confirmation sound frequency

The frequency of the confirmation sound that is played when locking/unlocking the car.

Values:
  • Low
  • Normal
  • High

Confirmation sound volume

The volume of the confirmation sound that is played when locking/unlocking the car.

Values:
  • Low
  • Normal
  • High
  • Very high
Active Sound Design

Enable/disable the Active Sound Design. Please note that it is not possible to enable the Active Sound Design for cars that are not equipped with this option by factory.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active
Alarm sound

The alarm sound that is played when the alarm is triggered.

Values:
  • Alarm sound Europe
  • Alarm sound Great Britain
  • Alarm sound USA

Interior motion detection

Enable/disable the interior motion detection of the alarm system. Please note that this function requires the car to be equipped with an alarm system.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active

OBD alarm

The alarm is triggered when the vehicle is locked and communication via the OBD port is detected. Please note that this function requires the car to be equipped with an alarm system.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active
Bowers & Wilkins sound settings

With the Bowers & Wilkins sound settings, extended sound presets are activated in the settings in the iDrive system under “Sound“. Please note that these only have an effect if a Harman Kardon sound system is installed in the vehicle. Use a backup to revert this coding once it has been applied.

Values:
  • Active

Maximum volume at start-up

The maximum volume that is saved when the iDrive system is shut off and restored automatically on the next start-up.

Values:
  • 10%
  • 20%
  • 25%
  • 30%
  • 40%
  • 50%
Auto Start Stop function

Enable/disable the Auto Start Stop function.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active

Auto Start Stop function memory

Save the last used Auto Start Stop function setting for the next start of the car. Please note that the Auto Start Stop function is automatically activated again in ECO PRO driving mode.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active
Battery capacity

The capacity of the 12 V battery. Please note that this value must only be modified if the battery in the car has been replaced. After coding, the battery replacement has to be registered using “BimmerLink” additionally.

Values:
  • 20 Ah
  • 50 Ah
  • 60 Ah
  • 69 Ah
  • 70 Ah
  • 80 Ah
  • 90 Ah
  • 105 Ah

Battery type

The type of the 12 V battery. Please note that this value must only be modified if the battery in the car has been replaced. After coding, the battery replacement has to be registered using “BimmerLink” additionally.

Values:
  • AGM
  • EFB
  • Lead acid
  • Lithium-ion
Checkbox daytime running light

Enable/disable the checkbox in the lighting settings in the iDrive system to turn the daytime running light on or off.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active
Cover Artwork
Values:
  • Active
  • Not active

Start animation

The animation that is displayed when the iDrive system is started. Please note that the animation is not visible every time you start the car, but only under certain circumstances.

Values:
  • Default
  • BMW
  • M variant 1
  • ALPINA
  • BMW i
  • Rolls Royce

Tire pressure control

The displayed values of the tire pressure control in the iDrive system. Please note that the car has to be equipped with the required sensors to make this work.

Values:
  • Display pressure only
  • Display temperature and pressure
  • Not active

Volume popup

Enable/disable the volume popup that is displayed when the volume is changed.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active
Diesel logo

Enable/disable the Diesel logo.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active

Fuel consumption display maximum value

The maximum value of the fuel consumption display.

Values:
  • 15 l/100km
  • 20 l/100km
  • 30 l/100km

Layout

Change of layout in the instrument cluster.

Values:
  • ALPINA
  • M
  • M Performance up to 160 mph
  • M Performance up to 200 mph
  • M Sport
  • Standard

Refresh rate digital speed

The refresh rate for the digital speed display in the instrument cluster.

Values:
  • 2 times per second
  • 5 times per second
Low fuel warning 1

The remaining range at which the permanent low fuel warning is displayed.

Values:
  • 10 kilometers
  • 10 miles
  • 20 kilometers
  • 20 miles
  • 30 kilometers
  • 30 miles
  • 40 kilometers
  • 50 kilometers
  • Not active

Low fuel warning 2

The remaining range at which the temporary low fuel warning is displayed.

Values:
  • 40 miles
  • 50 kilometers
  • 50 miles
  • 60 kilometers
  • 70 kilometers
  • 80 kilometers
  • 90 kilometers
  • Not active
One-touch turn signal 5 times

Enable/disable the “5 times” one-touch turn signal option in the exterior lighting settings in the iDrive system.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active
PDC/Top View distance switch-off threshold

The driven distance after the PDC is turned off automatically.

Values:
  • 10 m
  • 20 m
  • 30 m
  • 40 m
  • 50 m
  • 100 m
  • 150 m
  • 200 m
  • 250 m

PDC/Top View speed switch-off threshold

The speed at which the PDC and the Top View is turned off automatically.

Values:
  • 5 km/h
  • 10 km/h
  • 15 km/h
  • 20 km/h
  • 30 km/h
  • 35 km/h
  • 40 km/h
  • 50 km/h
Rear view camera distance switch-off threshold

The driven distance after the rear view camera is turned off automatically.

Values:
  • 10 m
  • 20 m
  • 30 m
  • 40 m
  • 50 m
  • 100 m
  • 150 m
  • 200 m
  • 250 m

Rear view camera speed switch-off threshold

The speed at which the rear view camera is turned off automatically.

Values:
  • 5 km/h
  • 10 km/h
  • 14 km/h
  • 15 km/h
  • 20 km/h
  • 30 km/h
  • 36 km/h
  • 40 km/h
  • 50 km/h
Seat heating/cooling setting memory

The memory duration of the seat heating/cooling settings.

Values:
  • 15 minutes
  • 24 hours
  • Do not save
  • Unlimited
Initial seat belt reminder after start

Activate/deactivate the initial acoustic seat belt reminder after the car is started.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active

Seat belt indicator driver seat

Activate/deactivate the seat belt indicator in the instrument cluster for the driver seat.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active

Seat belt indicator passenger seat

Activate/deactivate the seat belt indicator in the instrument cluster for the passenger seat.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active

Seat belt reminder driver seat

Activate/deactivate the acoustic and visual seat belt reminder for the driver seat.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active

Seat belt reminder passenger seat

Activate/deactivate the acoustic and visual seat belt reminder for the passenger seat.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active
G-Meter maximum value

The maximum value displayed in the G-meter for scaling.

Values:
  • 0.8 g
  • 0.9 g
  • 1.0 g
  • 1.2 g
  • 1.5 g
  • 1.8 g
  • 2.0 g

Sport displays values

The values shown in the sports displays. Please note that, depending on the vehicle, not all displays may work.

Values:
  • G-meter, power, torque, oil temperature, boost pressure
  • Not active
  • Power, torque
Close tailgate with button in the interior without long press

Enable/disable the closing of the tailgate with the button in the interior without a long press.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active

Close tailgate with the remote control without long press

Enable/disable closing the tailgate without a long press of the button on the remote control.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active

Tailgate function remote control

The tailgate function that is triggered when the button on the remote is pressed.

Values:
  • Open
  • Open and close

Tailgate function when pulling the button in the interior

The tailgate function that is triggered when the button in the interior is pulled up.

Values:
  • Close
  • Deactivated

Tailgate function when pushing the button in the interior

The tailgate function that is triggered when the button in the interior is pushed down.

Values:
  • Deactivated
  • Open
  • Open and close

Warning sound when closing the tailgate with remote control

A warning signal sounds when the tailgate is closed with the remote control.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active

Warning sound when closing the tailgate with the button in the interior

A warning signal sounds when the tailgate is closed with the button in the interior.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active
Video in motion

Enable video in motion. Please note the instructions displayed after coding.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active

Video via USB

Enable video playback from USB storage media. Use a backup to revert this coding once it has been applied.

Values:
  • Active
  • Not active
Camera warning

Disable the warning that is displayed when using one of the cameras. Use a backup to revert this coding once it has been applied.

Values:
  • Not active

Night vision warning

Disable the warning that is displayed when using the night vision camera. Use a backup to revert this coding once it has been applied.

Values:
  • Not active

Warning at start-up

Disable the warning that is displayed when the iDrive system is started. Use a backup to revert this coding once it has been applied.

Values:
  • Not active