I don't mean to baby them so much but just a bit of thought or mechanical empathy brings good luck. In fact when possible, I move the seat into position before sitting to reduce the load, etc. By the same token, disabling auto start/stop is very wise. Simply to avoid too many cycles on these delicate German electrical motors. I would request everyone to post their coding experiences and possibilities for BMW vehicles here, as it can be documented and made easy for other viewers.Ī bit off topic, but I do not recommend auto fold/unfold mirrors or automatic steering/seat positioning for easy ingress, etc. Any suggestions and opinions would be helpful! The important question is, “ Does this void warranty?” As there can be BHPians who would have already tried these options, I would like to hear from them, their experiences WRT the products they have used and also their experience with the ASC after carrying out these updates. BimmerCode comes with expert-mode which provides a lot more options for people who are experts in coding. While E-sys is the most extensive laptop based hardwired type of an arrangement, the other two are mobile based wireless options. Bimmer code: This is an iOS app to be purchased
#Bmw idrive 7 hidden feature software
Like there is VCDS for VW family of cars, there are a few coding devices / software available for BMW cars too:Ģ. Single pull / Double pull release for door locks
Seat belt reminder – front passenger (surprisingly missed by BMW)Ĥ.Ěuto fold/unfold ORVM with lock/unlockĥ.Ěuto Handbrake activation – Except that there is no switch to activate / de-activate ON-THE-GO, it is possible to permanently activate this feature through coding!Ħ. While some of these are very simple and straight forward to code, others may require coding through expert mode which requires caution.įollowing are the few interesting features that I am looking to enable / change on X1-F48:ġ.Ěuto Start/Stop to be OFF by default at startģ. It is important to consider local regulatory requirements if any, but the product positioning strategy of a Manufacturer makes no sense to the consumer and therefore can aspire to add a couple of features as a bonus for his ride.Īs this activity is limited to only enabling / disabling features that are already installed in the vehicle, additional hardware is not required and therefore, the OEM status (hardware) of the car is retained. Reasons for leaving these features disabled can just be product positioning / marketing strategy OR can even be local regulatory requirements (?). These can either be simple features or even very important ones. Scroll wheel on steering wheel for recent calls: Press TEL twice, and turn scroll wheel for list of names/number you have called on dashboard instrument mini-screen (This of course works for changing radio stations and songs as well, which is documented).While the cars are fantastic to drive, like other German manufacturers BMW leaves a few features “Inactive” even though the hardware for the same is very much part of the package.
#Bmw idrive 7 hidden feature portable
or a permanent cable for 'phone or portable Satnav. Useful for a USB charger cable that you can keep out the way in the net in the footwell, rather than clogging up you cup tray.
Need to test this by sitting in the car and turning alarm onĬouple of things I found on this forum which are useful and not documented AFIAK:-Ĭharger socket under the dashboard on passenger side: feel under the dash near the back of footwell nearer to the centre of car (opposite side to steering wheel). my speculation is that it might be a small LED to warn you if your alarm went off whilst you were away (e.g strong wind etc. It is probably an ambient light sensor as others have said (since I have NO special options and the basic radio, no Nav, no bugger all). I have the DOT, and until the DOT works, it does not have me
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