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BMW 3 Series G20/G21 coding: hidden features
Short answer: Our catalogue lists 60 features for the BMW 3 Series G20/G21 in 13 categories; the largest are screens and instruments (16), comfort (9) and lighting (9). We work with ISTA, E-Sys and NCS Expert. Whether a feature fits your car is confirmed at the diagnosis.
| Versions | 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Touring, 330e, M340i |
|---|---|
| Chassis | G20, G21 |
| Model years | 2019- |
| Features in the catalogue | 60 |
| Categories | 13 |
| With a condition (option or equipment needed) | 59 |
| Software | ISTA, E-Sys and NCS Expert |
| Workshop | Rotterdam & Waddinxveen, by appointment |
For the BMW 3 Series G20/G21 (3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Touring, 330e, M340i; chassis G20, G21; model years 2019-) our catalogue lists 60 features in 13 categories. Below you see per category what we can switch on or retrofit.
Each feature shows how certain we are: “likely possible” means several independent sources confirm it; “checked at diagnosis” means it differs from car to car. Final compatibility is always confirmed at the diagnosis of your car.
Seven Tuning works in Rotterdam and Waddinxveen: the workshop is in Waddinxveen and serves Rotterdam and the surrounding area. Remote coding works anywhere in the Netherlands and abroad, when the job allows it.
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Screens and instruments (16)
Video in motion
Videos from USB or the phone keep playing on the iDrive screen while the car is moving. Intended for the passenger.
For the passenger only; the driver keeps their eyes on the road.
Condition: Pre-LCI with iDrive 7 (HU_MGU); LCI 2022+ with iDrive 8/8.5: check on diagnosis
Digital speed readout
Your speed appears as a number in the instrument cluster alongside the needle. Quick to read at a glance.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Sport displays (power, torque, G-forces)
Live gauges for power, torque, G-forces and temperatures appear on the iDrive screen. Nice if you like to follow what your car is doing.
On cars with iDrive 8/8.5 we first check whether it is possible.
Condition: Pre-LCI with iDrive 7 (HU_MGU); LCI 2022+ with iDrive 8/8.5: check on diagnosis
iDrive start-up animation and logo
At start-up the iDrive screen shows a different animation, for example the M version. The instrument cluster can get a different start logo too.
On cars with iDrive 8/8.5 we first check whether it is possible.
Condition: Pre-LCI with iDrive 7 (HU_MGU); LCI 2022+ with iDrive 8/8.5: check on diagnosis
Alternative cluster layout and logo
The digital cluster gets a different style, for example M Performance or a sportier rev counter with red zone. The logo in the cluster can be changed too.
Which styles are possible depends on the cluster in your car.
Condition: Live Cockpit Professional (6U3) for themes; Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Needle sweep at start-up
At start-up the digital needles sweep to full scale and back once. A sporty welcome.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Skip iDrive start-up disclaimer
The legal notice that appears on the screen at every start is no longer shown. You can start right away.
On cars with iDrive 8/8.5 we first check whether it is possible.
Condition: Pre-LCI with iDrive 7 (HU_MGU); LCI 2022+ with iDrive 8/8.5: check on diagnosis
Skip camera disclaimer
The warning text when the reversing camera switches on disappears, so you see the full picture straight away.
Condition: Pre-LCI with iDrive 7 (HU_MGU); LCI 2022+ with iDrive 8/8.5: check on diagnosis
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Your phone appears wirelessly on the iDrive screen for navigation, music and messages. Only relevant if it is not yet enabled in your car.
Many cars from 2019 already have this as standard; we check your equipment first.
Condition: Pre-LCI with iDrive 7 (HU_MGU); LCI 2022+ with iDrive 8/8.5: check on diagnosis
Full-screen CarPlay
Apple CarPlay fills the entire wide iDrive screen instead of part of it. Maps and music are larger and easier to read.
Needs a recent iDrive 7 software version; sometimes an update first.
Condition: Pre-LCI with iDrive 7 (HU_MGU); LCI 2022+ with iDrive 8/8.5: check on diagnosis
Messages and menus while driving
Full messages and certain menus stay visible on the iDrive screen while driving, handy for the passenger.
Intended for the passenger.
Condition: Pre-LCI with iDrive 7 (HU_MGU); LCI 2022+ with iDrive 8/8.5: check on diagnosis
Reversing camera zoom and view
The reversing camera zoom function becomes available and the camera can start in the most useful view. Helps you park more precisely.
Only with a camera fitted.
Condition: Pre-LCI with iDrive 7 (HU_MGU); LCI 2022+ with iDrive 8/8.5: check on diagnosis
Assisted Driving View in the cluster
The instrument cluster shows a 3D view of the surroundings with lanes and vehicles around you. You see what the assistance systems detect.
Only on cars with the right driving assistance equipment.
Condition: Driving Assistant Professional (5AT/5AU) per sources
Tyre pressure and temperature display
Current tyre pressure and temperature for each wheel appear on the screen and in the cluster. Handy for checks on the road.
Condition: Pre-LCI with iDrive 7 (HU_MGU); LCI 2022+ with iDrive 8/8.5: check on diagnosis
Automatic reset of average values
Average consumption and speed reset automatically, for example after the car has been parked for some hours. You see your consumption per trip.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Low-fuel warning point
The low-fuel warning can be set to appear earlier. You get an earlier reminder to fill up.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Comfort (9)
Mirrors folding on lock
The door mirrors fold in automatically when you lock the car and out again when you unlock. Handy in narrow streets and car parks.
Only possible if the mirrors fold electrically.
Condition: Electrically folding mirrors fitted; Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Mirror dip on reverse
When reversing, the passenger mirror tilts down so you can see the kerb. The angle is adjustable.
Condition: Electric mirrors with memory/tilt function; Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Close windows and roof with the key
Holding the lock button on the key closes all windows and the sunroof. Forgotten windows are shut in seconds.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Windows keep moving with door open
A window you operate no longer stops as soon as you open the door. You can get out while the window closes.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Close roof when it rains
If it starts to rain while the car is parked, the sunroof closes automatically. The interior stays dry.
Only with a sunroof and rain sensor.
Condition: Rain sensor and sunroof/windows; Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Easy entry (seat moves back)
When you open the door the driver’s seat slides back, then returns to your position. Getting in and out is easier.
Only with electric memory seats.
Condition: Electric seats with memory
Seat heating strength per level
The temperature of each seat heating level (cushion and backrest) can be set warmer or cooler.
Condition: Heated seats fitted
Remember seat and steering wheel heating
Seat and steering wheel heating stay at the last setting after start-up, or switch on automatically when it is cold.
Condition: Heated seats / heated steering wheel fitted
Mirrors unfold on unlock
Folded mirrors unfold automatically when you unlock the car, including after comfort closing.
Only with electrically folding mirrors.
Condition: Electrically folding mirrors fitted; Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Lighting (9)
Daytime running lights – adjust in menu
The daytime running lights appear as a setting in the iDrive menu, so their behaviour can be chosen deliberately. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
Daytime running lights are mandatory on newer cars in the Netherlands; we discuss what is allowed.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Automatic headlights – adjust
The sensitivity of the light/rain sensor and the behaviour of the automatic lights can be adjusted. We discuss in the workshop what suits your car.
This adjusts a warning or assistance system; the final setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Fog lights together with high beam
You decide whether the fog lights stay on when you switch on high beam, and whether they also work with the parking lights.
Only on cars with front fog lights.
Condition: Front fog lights fitted; Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Cornering lights
When turning, an extra light comes on towards the inside of the bend. You see better where you are going at low speed.
Depends on the headlight type; we check this first.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Anti-dazzle high beam
The adaptive high beam dims only the part of the beam where other road users are. You can use high beam longer without dazzling others.
Only with the right factory headlights.
Condition: Adaptive LED (552) or Laserlight (5AZ) fitted
Welcome lighting
When you unlock, the lights come on to welcome you. You can choose whether this happens always or only in the dark.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Brake lights flash during emergency braking
Under hard braking the brake lights become brighter or flash to warn traffic behind. The hazard lights can also come on after an emergency stop.
Only within the legal settings.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Comfort indicator: 5 flashes
One tap on the indicator stalk flashes five times instead of three. Handy for lane changes on the motorway.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Ambient lighting colours
Extra colours or colour combinations for the ambient lighting become available. The interior suits your taste better.
Only if factory ambient lighting is fitted.
Condition: Ambient lighting fitted; Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Access and locking (7)
Doors lock after pulling away
The doors lock automatically once you drive off. Reassuring in town and at traffic lights.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Automatic re-lock delay
If you unlock but do not open a door, the car locks itself again. The waiting time can be adjusted.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Acoustic lock confirmation
The car gives a short sound when locking and/or unlocking. Tone, length and volume are adjustable.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Lock with engine running – no horn
When you lock the car with the engine running, for example to warm it up, the horn signal no longer sounds.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Walk-away lock
With Comfort Access the car locks itself when you walk away with the key. No more wondering whether it is locked.
Only on cars with Comfort Access.
Condition: Comfort Access fitted; Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Tailgate operation from the key
The electric tailgate closes with a short press on the key or button, without holding it. Delay and warning tones can be set too.
Closing only with an electric tailgate.
Condition: Electric tailgate/boot lid where fitted; Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Alarm: interior sensor and siren
The alarm sound, interior motion detection and the warning when something is plugged into the diagnostic port can be adjusted.
Only with a factory alarm.
Condition: Factory alarm system; Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Driver assistance (6)
Start-stop – remember last setting
The car remembers whether you had switched start-stop off, so you do not need to press the button every trip. We discuss in the workshop what is possible.
This adjusts a warning or assistance system; the final setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Petrol cars from I-level 23-03 no longer codable per BimmerCode; use start-up driving mode instead
Speed limit warning – adjust
How and when the car warns you about exceeding the speed limit can be adjusted. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
This adjusts a warning or assistance system; the final setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Front camera with speed limit info; Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Speed limit info in the cluster
The camera reads speed signs and shows the current limit in the cluster. Useful if this was not visible from the factory.
Only with a camera behind the windscreen.
Condition: Front camera fitted; Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Speed Limit Assist – adjust
Cruise control can adopt the recognised speed limit after confirming with one press of a button. We discuss in the workshop what suits your car.
This adjusts a warning or assistance system; the final setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Driving Assistant Professional (5AT)
Lane change assistant – adjust
With active driving assistance the car can change lanes on the motorway itself after you tap the indicator. Legal rules differ per country; we discuss this first.
This adjusts a warning or assistance system; the final setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Driving Assistant Professional (5AT/5AU)
Park sensors and camera stay on longer
The speed and distance at which the park sensors and camera switch off automatically can be adjusted. They stay on longer during slow manoeuvres.
Condition: PDC / camera fitted; Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Audio (4)
Maximum volume at start-up
You decide how loud the audio may be when you start the car. No more surprises from a blasting volume.
Condition: Pre-LCI with iDrive 7 (HU_MGU); LCI 2022+ with iDrive 8/8.5: check on diagnosis
Bluetooth audio streaming
Music from your phone plays wirelessly through the car audio, even if this was not enabled from the factory.
Condition: Pre-LCI with iDrive 7 (HU_MGU); LCI 2022+ with iDrive 8/8.5: check on diagnosis
Enhanced Bluetooth (messages, two phones)
Messages from your phone can be read on the iDrive screen and two phones can be connected at once.
Condition: Pre-LCI with iDrive 7 (HU_MGU); LCI 2022+ with iDrive 8/8.5: check on diagnosis
Video playback from USB
Videos on a USB stick can be played on the iDrive screen, including extra file formats.
While driving for the passenger only.
Condition: Pre-LCI with iDrive 7 (HU_MGU); LCI 2022+ with iDrive 8/8.5: check on diagnosis
Driving and performance (2)
Choose the start-up driving mode
The car starts in the driving mode of your choice, for example Sport or your own Individual setting, instead of always Comfort.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Extra driving modes Sport+ and Comfort+
Sport+ and Comfort+ are added to the driving mode selector if your car lacks them from the factory.
What is available depends on engine and chassis.
Condition: Cars without SPORT+/COMFORT+ in the menu
Sounds and chimes (2)
Switch off artificial engine sound
The extra engine sound played through the speakers is switched off or adjusted. You hear the real engine sound again.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Different warning and start-up sounds
Warning gongs, signal tones and the ready-to-drive sound can get a different style, for example BMW i or MINI.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Climate (1)
Remember recirculation and A/C
Recirculation and A/C settings are kept after switching the car off. A/C can also switch on automatically with recirculation.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
Convenience (1)
Register a new battery
After replacing the battery, the new one is registered in the car with type and capacity. The car then charges it correctly so it lasts longer.
Electric driving (1)
Pedestrian warning sound – adjust
The sound the electric or hybrid car makes at low speed to warn pedestrians can be adjusted to a limited extent, for example when parking. We discuss what is allowed in the workshop.
The warning sound is legally required; only permitted adjustments.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Plug-in hybrid (330e) or electric (i4)
Retrofit (1)
Reversing camera retrofit
A genuine reversing camera is fitted and activated in iDrive. You see the picture with guidelines when reversing.
Price and feasibility after checking your equipment.
Condition: Without factory camera; iDrive 7 confirmed in forum reports
Safety (1)
Seatbelt reminder – adjust
The behaviour of the seatbelt reminder (chime and lamp per seat) can be adjusted, for example for work on private grounds. We agree the setting together.
This adjusts a warning or assistance system; the final setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Body/cluster coding reported to work partly on iDrive 8/8.5 cars; confirm on diagnosis
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- BMW 1 Series F20/F21
- BMW 2 Series F22/F23
- BMW 3 Series F30/F31/F34
- BMW 4 Series F32/F33/F36
- BMW M2, M3 and M4 (F8x)
- BMW 5 Series G30/G31
- BMW 5 Series G60/G61
- BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo G32
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- BMW X3 and X4 (G01/G02)
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Frequently asked questions
Which versions does this page cover?
3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Touring, 330e, M340i, chassis G20, G21, model years 2019-.
Does my car need certain options?
For some features it does: 59 of the 60 features have a condition, such as specific equipment or a software version. We check it at the diagnosis before we switch anything on.
How do I request features?
Book through the website or send your plate number via WhatsApp, with the features you want. We tell you what is possible on your car.
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