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BMW 8 Series G14/G15/G16 coding: hidden features
Short answer: Our catalogue lists 41 features for the BMW 8 Series G14/G15/G16 in 12 categories; the largest are screens and instruments (11), lighting (6) and driver assistance (5). We work with ISTA, E-Sys and NCS Expert. Whether a feature fits your car is confirmed at the diagnosis.
| Versions | 8 Series Coupé, 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Gran Coupé, M8, M8 Competition |
|---|---|
| Chassis | G14, G15, G16, F91, F92, F93 |
| Model years | 2018+ |
| Features in the catalogue | 41 |
| Categories | 12 |
| With a condition (option or equipment needed) | 20 |
| Software | ISTA, E-Sys and NCS Expert |
| Workshop | Rotterdam & Waddinxveen, by appointment |
For the BMW 8 Series G14/G15/G16 (8 Series Coupé, 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Gran Coupé, M8, M8 Competition; chassis G14, G15, G16, F91, F92, F93; model years 2018+) our catalogue lists 41 features in 12 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 (11)
Video in motion
Videos from USB or TV keep playing on the central display while driving instead of stopping above walking pace. Nice for the passenger on long trips.
Intended for the passenger only; the driver keeps their eyes on the road.
Condition: NBT EVO (iDrive 6) or MGU (iDrive 7)
More video formats via USB
The infotainment plays additional video formats from a USB stick, so your own films and clips simply show on the screen.
Intended for the passenger only; the driver keeps their eyes on the road.
Condition: NBT EVO or MGU
Digital speed in the cluster
Your speed appears as a number in the instrument cluster, even without a head-up display. Easy to read at a glance.
Condition: Live Cockpit cluster
Sport displays: power, torque and G-meter
The central display shows live power, torque and g-forces. Fun to see what the car is doing, especially on sporty models.
Condition: MGU (iDrive 7) for G-meter variant
Cluster layout: Alpina or M style
The digital instrument cluster gets a different layout, such as the Alpina or M look, or a different sport colour. Your cockpit instantly looks different.
Different start logo in the cluster
At start-up the instrument cluster shows a different logo, for example an M or model variant. A subtle personal touch.
M start animation on the iDrive screen
When you get in, the central display plays a different start animation, such as the M version. Gives the car a sportier welcome.
Needle sweep at start-up
At start-up the digital needles sweep to full scale and back once. A sporty greeting like on race cars.
Assisted Driving View in the cluster
The instrument cluster shows a 3D view of your car, lanes and vehicles around you, so you see what the assistance systems detect.
Only with the matching factory driving-assistance equipment.
Condition: Driving Assistant fitted
Tyre pressure and temperature on screen
You see the current pressure and temperature for each tyre, in some cases as a widget in the cluster. An easy way to keep an eye on your tyres.
Condition: Tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) fitted
Skip start-up and camera disclaimers
The legal notice when iDrive starts and the warning on the cameras disappear, so you can use the screen straight away.
Lighting (6)
Welcome light only in the dark
The welcome lighting on unlocking only switches on when it is dark. Quiet by day, a welcome in the evening.
Ambient lighting colours
The ambient lighting gets more or different colours, including separate lower and contour lighting, so the interior matches your taste.
Only with factory ambient lighting.
Condition: Ambient lighting package fitted
Daytime running lights – menu setting
The daytime running lights get a setting in the iDrive menu. How the DRL behaves is agreed with you in the workshop.
Daytime running lights are mandatory in the EU; we discuss what is allowed.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Hazard lights after emergency braking
Under hard braking the brake lights flash and the hazard lights switch on after stopping, warning traffic behind you better.
We only use the EU-permitted variant.
Amber side markers off (import car)
On cars from the US or Canada, the orange side markers in the headlights are switched off, as on European versions.
Only for imported North American cars.
Condition: US/Canada-spec car
Cornering lights and fog lamp behaviour
The fog lamps can help as cornering lights at low speed, and their behaviour with high beam or sidelights is adjusted.
Condition: Front fog lights fitted
Driver assistance (5)
Adaptive cruise follow distance
When you switch on adaptive cruise control, the car starts with the follow distance you prefer, so you do not need to set it again each time.
Condition: Active Cruise Control fitted
Lane change assistant – set up
With the right driving assistance, the car can change lanes itself on the motorway after a tap on the indicator. Whether this is possible and allowed is discussed beforehand.
Rules differ per country; we discuss the setting in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Driving Assistant Professional
Traffic signs in European style
Recognised speed limit signs are shown as round European signs, for example on a car from another market. Clearer and familiar.
Only with factory traffic sign recognition.
Condition: Speed Limit Info (camera) fitted
Speed warning – adjust
The behaviour of the warning when exceeding the limit can be adjusted. The desired setting is agreed with you.
Warning system: we discuss the setting beforehand.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Cameras visible longer and zoom
Rear and surround cameras stay on screen at slightly higher speed or distance, and the camera can zoom. Handy when parking and manoeuvring.
Intended for manoeuvring, not for use during normal driving.
Condition: Rear camera / Top View / Surround View fitted
Convenience (5)
Close windows and roof with the key
Holding the lock button on the key closes all windows and the sunroof, and can open them when unlocking. Ideal after a hot day.
Sunroof closes automatically in rain
If the sunroof is open or tilted and it starts to rain, it closes itself using the rain sensor. No more wet seats.
Condition: Glass sunroof (coupé/Gran Coupé)
Comfort indicator flashes more often
One tap on the indicator stalk flashes the indicators five times instead of three. Nicer when changing lanes on the motorway.
Start-stop – remember last setting
The car remembers whether you switched start-stop off, so you do not have to press the button every trip. On newer petrol software we choose an alternative via the driving mode together.
Options depend on the software version; we discuss the setting beforehand.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Register a new battery
After replacing the battery, the new one is registered with its capacity and type, so the car charges it correctly and it lasts longer.
Climate (3)
Remember seat and wheel heating
Seat and steering wheel heating remember their last setting or switch on automatically when it is cold, so you do not have to press again every trip.
Condition: Seat / steering wheel heating fitted
Seat heating temperature per level
The temperature of seat heating and cooling per level can be set warmer or cooler, front and rear.
Condition: Seat heating / ventilation fitted
Remember A/C and recirculation setting
The air conditioning remembers whether the compressor or recirculation was on or off, so the climate control starts the way you left it.
Audio (2)
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available
Your phone appears on the iDrive screen for navigation, music and messages. Android Auto is only possible on iDrive 7 (MGU).
Availability depends on the head unit and software version; we check this beforehand.
Bowers & Wilkins sound settings
With a factory Bowers & Wilkins system, extra sound settings become available in iDrive, so you can tune the sound to your taste.
Only with a factory Bowers & Wilkins system.
Condition: Factory Bowers & Wilkins
Comfort (2)
Mirrors folding on lock
The door mirrors fold in automatically when you lock and fold out again when you unlock. Handy in narrow streets and car parks.
Only if the mirrors fold electrically.
Condition: Electrically folding mirrors fitted
Mirror dip on reverse
When reversing, the mirror tilts down so you can see the kerb. The amount of tilt can be adjusted.
Condition: Memory mirrors / automatic tilt fitted
Driving and performance (2)
Start in your preferred driving mode
The car now starts in the driving mode of your choice, for example Sport or Eco Pro, instead of always Comfort.
Extra modes: Sport+ and Comfort+
Extra settings such as Sport+ or Comfort+ appear on the driving mode switch, so you can tailor the car’s character.
Sounds and chimes (2)
Different sound for chimes and park sensors
Warning chimes and park sensor beeps get a different sound set, for example the newer BMW tones. A fresher, calmer sound experience.
Switch off artificial engine sound
The engine sound amplified through the speakers is switched off. You only hear the real sound of the engine and exhaust.
Access and locking (1)
Sound confirmation when locking
A short tone sounds when you lock and unlock with the key, so you know for sure the car is locked. Pitch and length can be adjusted.
Electric driving (1)
Pedestrian sound when parking – adjust
When driving electrically, the car makes a warning sound for pedestrians. The behaviour in park can be adjusted; while driving the sound stays as required.
Legally required system; we discuss what is possible.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Check on diagnosis
Safety (1)
Seatbelt reminder – adjust
The seatbelt reminder behaviour can be adjusted, for example for the passenger seat when carrying luggage. The exact setting is agreed together.
Safety function: we discuss the setting in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
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- BMW 4 Series G22/G23/G26
- BMW M2, M3 and M4 (G8x)
- 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
- BMW 7 Series G11/G12
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- BMW X5, X6 and X7 (G05/G06/G07)
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Frequently asked questions
Which versions does this page cover?
8 Series Coupé, 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Gran Coupé, M8, M8 Competition, chassis G14, G15, G16, F91, F92, F93, model years 2018+.
Does my car need certain options?
For some features it does: 20 of the 41 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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