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BMW 5 Series E60/E61 coding: hidden features
Short answer: Our catalogue lists 59 features for the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 in 9 categories; the largest are screens and instruments (14), lighting (12) and access and locking (8). We work with ISTA, E-Sys and NCS Expert. Whether a feature fits your car is confirmed at the diagnosis.
| Versions | 5 Series Sedan, 5 Series Touring, M5 |
|---|---|
| Chassis | E60, E61 |
| Model years | 2003-2010 |
| Features in the catalogue | 59 |
| Categories | 9 |
| With a condition (option or equipment needed) | 36 |
| Software | ISTA, E-Sys and NCS Expert |
| Workshop | Rotterdam & Waddinxveen, by appointment |
For the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 (5 Series Sedan, 5 Series Touring, M5; chassis E60, E61; model years 2003-2010) our catalogue lists 59 features in 9 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 (14)
Digital speed in the cluster
Your speed appears as a number in the on-board computer display, next to the analogue speedometer.
Video in motion
Videos and TV remain visible on the iDrive screen while driving instead of being blocked.
For the passenger only.
Condition: CCC or CIC navigation with DVD/TV function
Skip the iDrive start notice
The warning text that appears on the iDrive screen at every start and has to be confirmed is switched off.
Condition: CCC or CIC with start-up notice (mainly US-coded cars)
Skip the camera notice
The safety notice over the camera picture disappears, so you see the full picture straight away when reversing.
Condition: Rear-view camera or night vision fitted
Parking sensor view orientation
The parking sensor graphic on the screen can be shown in landscape or portrait, whichever you prefer.
Condition: Park Distance Control with iDrive screen
More information in the head-up display
Turn signals and hazard lights are also shown in the head-up display, and the brightness can be adjusted.
Condition: Head-up display fitted
Low-fuel warning point
You decide at which remaining range or how many litres in the tank the reserve warning appears.
Speed warning setting
A chime sounds when you exceed a set speed. The fixed speed threshold can be changed or switched off.
Frost warning chime – adjust
The message and chime when the outside temperature nears freezing can be tuned. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
This warns of slippery roads; we discuss what is sensible.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Key-in-ignition chime
The chime that warns you the key is still in the ignition slot can be adjusted or switched off.
Condition: Cars with key slot (CAS)
Time and date from GPS
The car clock sets itself via the navigation system, including summer and winter time.
Condition: Navigation (CCC or CIC) fitted
Instrument lighting always on
The gauge lighting also stays on in daylight, so the dials are always easy to read in a dark car park or tunnel.
Instant consumption in the on-board computer
Current fuel consumption is shown in the on-board computer, so you see immediately how economically you drive.
Service history in iDrive
In the iDrive menu you can view the car’s stored service history.
Condition: CCC or CIC
Lighting (12)
Extended welcome lighting
When you unlock the car, low beam, angel eyes, fog lamps, number-plate lights or tail lights can also switch on. The duration is adjustable.
Condition: Light switch in AUTO for welcome light
Longer coming-home light time
After you get out, the headlights stay on longer so you reach your front door safely. Triggering from the key and extending with the flash lever are also possible.
Daytime running lights – adjust
Daytime running lights can be enabled or disabled and appear as a menu setting, and you choose which lamps are used: angel eyes, dimmed high beam or fog lamps. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
Daytime running lights are mandatory on newer cars in the Netherlands; we discuss in the workshop what is allowed.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: LM2 (approx. 2007+); menu entry on later cars
Tail lights with DRL – adjust
The tail lights can glow along with the daytime running lights so the car is more visible from behind. We make the choice together in the workshop.
Daytime running lights are mandatory on newer cars in the Netherlands; we discuss in the workshop what is allowed.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Fog lamps and high beam behaviour
The fog lamps switch off automatically when you turn on high beam or flash, and come back on when you switch back.
Use fog lamps only in poor visibility.
Condition: Front fog lamps fitted
Bi-xenon headlight flash
When you flash your headlights, the xenon lamps join in so the signal is brighter and clearer.
Condition: Bi-xenon headlights
Comfort indicator flash count
A short tap on the indicator stalk flashes 1, 3 or 5 times, handy when overtaking and changing lanes.
Bulb check adjusted for LED bulbs
After fitting LED bulbs, the bulb monitoring is adapted so error messages and flickering disappear.
Only with approved LED bulbs.
Headlamp washers less often
The headlamp washers no longer spray every time you wash the windscreen, so you use less washer fluid.
Condition: Headlight washers fitted
Interior light fade and switch-off time
The interior light fades in and out, switches itself off after two minutes and can be turned on from the key.
Cornering lights via fog lamps
When turning slowly, the fog lamp on the inside of the bend lights up so you can see the corner better.
Condition: Light module LM2 (2007+)
US side markers – adjust
On a US-import car, the amber side markers and corner LEDs can be adjusted or switched off for a European look.
For registration or RDW inspection of an import car we discuss what is required.
Condition: US-import cars with side markers / corner LEDs
Access and locking (8)
Indicator flash on lock and unlock
The indicators confirm locking and unlocking, so you can see from a distance that the car is locked.
Doors lock when driving off
The doors lock automatically once you reach a set speed.
Automatic relock time
If you unlock the car but do not open a door, it locks itself again after the set time.
Doors unlock when you remove the key
After switching off the engine and removing the key, all doors unlock automatically.
Unlock driver’s door first
One press of the key unlocks only the driver’s door; a second press unlocks the rest of the car. Or the other way round.
Audible lock confirmation
A short chirp from the alarm siren sounds when you lock and unlock, so you know for sure the car is locked.
Condition: Factory alarm (DWA) fitted
Alarm settings
The alarm sound, its duration and whether the lights flash can be adjusted, as can how the alarm is armed and disarmed.
Condition: Factory alarm (DWA) fitted
Panic alarm from the key
Holding a key button sets off the alarm, for example to attract attention in an unsafe situation.
Retrofit (8)
CarPlay and Android Auto via interface
For the original iDrive system we fit a module so Apple CarPlay and Android Auto work on the original screen with the existing controls.
Condition: CCC or CIC navigation (separate interface per system)
CIC navigation retrofit
An older radio or CCC navigation is replaced by the later CIC system with hard drive, faster menus and sharper maps.
Condition: Cars with radio, M-ASK or CCC
Bluetooth audio streaming via Combox
With a Combox module you play music wirelessly from your phone and get extended phone and voice functions.
Condition: CIC navigation
USB or AUX input retrofit
An original USB or AUX input is added and coded so you can play music from your phone or a USB stick.
Heated steering wheel retrofit
A heated steering wheel is fitted and coded so your hands warm up quickly in winter.
Rear-view camera retrofit
A rear-view camera is fitted and coded so the picture with guide lines appears on the iDrive screen when you select reverse.
Condition: Interface camera (CCC/CIC/M-ASK)
LCI LED tail lights retrofit
On an early car the later facelift LED tail lights are fitted and coded for a more modern rear without error messages.
Condition: Pre-LCI E60 to LCI LED tail lights
Xenon headlights retrofit
Halogen headlights are replaced by original xenon headlights, optionally with adaptive cornering, and the light module is coded for them.
Xenon requires automatic levelling and headlamp washers; we check this in advance.
Condition: Halogen headlights
Convenience (7)
One-touch engine start
One short press of the start button is enough to start the engine; you do not need to hold it.
Condition: Start/stop button
Key ejects when the engine stops
When you switch off the engine the key is pushed out of the slot automatically, so you do not forget it.
Condition: Key slot with start/stop button
Close the power tailgate with the key
The power tailgate can also be closed with the key or the interior button, not only with the button in the tailgate.
Watch when closing from a distance: nobody may stand under the tailgate.
Condition: E61 / sedan with power tailgate (HKL)
Open the rear glass with the key
On the Touring, the separately opening rear glass can be opened with the key, the outside button or an interior button instead of the whole tailgate.
Condition: E61 Touring
Rear wiper in reverse
If the front wipers are on and you select reverse, the rear wiper wipes automatically for better visibility.
Condition: E61 Touring
Wipers after washing and interval
After washing, the wipers make extra or delayed passes so no drips are left. The wiping interval can also be adjusted.
Register a new battery
After replacing the battery, the new battery is registered and its type is set so it is charged correctly and lasts longer.
Condition: Cars with intelligent battery sensor (IBS)
Comfort (4)
Mirrors fold on lock
The door mirrors fold in automatically when you lock and fold out when you unlock. Handy in narrow streets and car parks.
Only with electrically folding mirrors.
Condition: Electrically folding mirrors
Mirror dips when reversing
The passenger mirror tilts down as soon as you select reverse, so you can see the kerb when parking.
Condition: Memory/heated mirrors with tilt function (LIN bus)
Windows and sunroof via the key
Holding the button on the key opens or closes all windows and the sunroof, for example to air the car.
Windows keep working after switch-off
The windows stay operable for longer after you switch off the engine, even when the door is already open.
Climate (3)
Remember A/C and recirculation
The air conditioning remembers whether it was on or off and whether recirculation was active, even after restarting.
Condition: Automatic climate control (IHKA)
See fan speed in Auto
In automatic mode you can still see how fast the fan is running.
Condition: Automatic climate control (IHKA)
Residual heat via the ALL button
After switching off the engine the heater keeps using the engine’s residual heat for a while to keep the cabin warm, started with the ALL button.
Condition: Automatic climate control (IHKA)
Safety (2)
Adaptive brake lights – adjust
When braking hard, the brake lights light up over a larger area or flash so drivers behind are warned better. The threshold and behaviour can be tuned.
Brake lighting is a safety function; we choose a setting that stays within the rules.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Brake Force Display (adaptive brake lights) fitted
Seatbelt reminder – adjust
The seatbelt reminder can be tuned to your use, for example for the passenger seat when carrying heavy bags. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
Wearing seatbelts remains mandatory; we discuss what is sensible.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Audio (1)
Maximum volume at start-up
The audio never starts louder than the set level, so you are not startled if it was loud on the last drive.
Condition: CCC or CIC
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Frequently asked questions
Which versions does this page cover?
5 Series Sedan, 5 Series Touring, M5, chassis E60, E61, model years 2003-2010.
Does my car need certain options?
For some features it does: 36 of the 59 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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