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BMW X5 and X6 (F15/F16) coding: hidden features
Short answer: Our catalogue lists 62 features for the BMW X5 and X6 (F15/F16) in 13 categories; the largest are screens and instruments (16), lighting (11) and driver assistance (7). We work with ISTA, E-Sys and NCS Expert. Whether a feature fits your car is confirmed at the diagnosis.
| Versions | X5, X6, X5 M, X6 M, X5 xDrive40e |
|---|---|
| Chassis | F15, F16, F85, F86 |
| Model years | 2013-2019 |
| Features in the catalogue | 62 |
| Categories | 13 |
| With a condition (option or equipment needed) | 44 |
| Software | ISTA, E-Sys and NCS Expert |
| Workshop | Rotterdam & Waddinxveen, by appointment |
For the BMW X5 and X6 (F15/F16) (X5, X6, X5 M, X6 M, X5 xDrive40e; chassis F15, F16, F85, F86; model years 2013-2019) our catalogue lists 62 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.
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Screens and instruments (16)
Video in motion
Video, DVD or TV pictures stay on the iDrive screen while the car is moving. Handy for the passenger on long trips.
Intended for the passenger only; the driver must not watch video while driving.
Condition: NBT or NBT EVO (from 2016)
Digital speed readout
Your speed appears as a number in the on-board computer of the instrument cluster, so you read the exact speed at a glance.
Sport displays in iDrive
Extra iDrive screens with power and torque gauges and, depending on version, a g-force view. Fun to see live what the engine is doing.
Condition: NBT or NBT EVO; check on diagnosis
Skip the iDrive start disclaimer
The legal text that appears on every start and has to be clicked away disappears. The screen is ready to use straight away.
Condition: NBT or NBT EVO (from 2016)
Skip the camera disclaimer
The warning text over the camera picture is removed, so you see the full picture straight away when reversing.
Keep looking around yourself; the camera is an aid.
Condition: Rear view or surround view camera fitted; NBT or NBT EVO (from 2016)
iDrive start-up animation
Choose a different start-up animation or start screen on the iDrive display, for example the M logo.
Condition: NBT or NBT EVO
M Performance logo in the cluster
On start-up the digital instrument cluster shows an M Performance logo instead of the standard view.
Condition: Multifunction instrument display (6WA, KOMBI FPK)
Show tyre pressures and temperatures
The iDrive menu shows the current pressure and temperature of each tyre instead of just an ‘OK’ status.
Only with tyre pressure monitoring using sensors in the wheels.
Condition: NBT or NBT EVO (from 2016)
Full text messages on screen
Received text messages are shown in full on the iDrive screen and can be read aloud, depending on your phone.
Does not work with every phone; iPhones share messages only partly.
Condition: NBT or NBT EVO (from 2016)
iDrive 6 layout on NBT EVO
An NBT EVO system with the older menu gets the more modern iDrive 6 tile layout, or the other way round, as you prefer.
Only with NBT EVO; the software version is checked first.
Condition: NBT EVO (approx. 2016-2018)
Apple CarPlay activation
Your iPhone apps such as maps, music and messages appear on the iDrive screen, operated via the screen, controller and voice.
Only on NBT EVO systems; Android screen mirroring is more limited than Android Auto.
Condition: NBT EVO (approx. 2016-2018)
CarPlay full screen
CarPlay uses the whole wide iDrive screen instead of only part of it.
Only when CarPlay is already active on NBT EVO.
Condition: NBT EVO (approx. 2016-2018)
Low fuel warning level
Set at which remaining range the refuelling warning appears.
Average consumption reset
Choose whether average consumption and average speed reset automatically (e.g. after a stop) or only manually.
Turn signals in the head-up display
The head-up display shows the flashing indicator so you see it without looking away from the road. Music and phone lists can also appear in the HUD.
Only with head-up display and the extended instrument cluster.
Condition: Head-up display and multifunction instrument display (6WA)
Rear camera zoom
You can zoom into the camera picture, for example on the tow bar when hitching a trailer.
Condition: Rear view camera fitted; NBT or NBT EVO
Lighting (11)
Extended welcome lighting
When unlocking, low beam, fog lights, tail lights and number plate lights switch on as well. You find your car easily in the dark and see the surroundings.
Coming home light duration
Set how long the headlights stay on after you leave the car, so your way to the door is lit.
Door handle lights when reversing
When you select reverse, the lights in the door handles switch on, so you see kerbs and obstacles beside the car better.
Condition: Illuminated door handles fitted
Ambient lighting adjustment
Ambient light brightness becomes adjustable separately from the instrument lighting and, where the hardware allows, also the colour per zone.
Colours only if the car has multi-colour ambient lighting.
Condition: Ambient lighting (interior light package) fitted
Comfort indicator flash count
A single tap on the indicator flashes it, for example, 5 times instead of 3. Pleasant when overtaking and changing lanes.
Anti-dazzle high beam
On cars with adaptive LED headlights the high beam stays on while oncoming and preceding traffic is kept out of the beam.
Only with adaptive LED headlights and camera; we check the equipment beforehand.
Condition: Adaptive full-LED headlights fitted
Brake lights flash in an emergency stop
Under hard braking the brake lights flash (adaptive brake light) and the hazard lights come on afterwards, so following drivers react sooner.
We keep to the legal settings for brake lights.
LED bulbs without warning messages
After fitting approved LED bulbs, for example for the number plate or interior, the bulb check is adjusted so there is no fault message or flicker.
Only for permitted LED lighting; LED bulbs in halogen headlights are not road legal.
Cornering lights via the fog lamps
When turning slowly, the fog lamp on the inside of the bend switches on so you see the kerb and junction better.
Condition: Fog lights fitted, no adaptive headlights
Headlight washers less often
The headlight washers no longer spray with every windscreen wash, so you use less washer fluid.
Condition: Headlight washers fitted
Daytime running lights – setting in iDrive
A daytime running light setting appears in the iDrive menu; Angel Eyes brightness and behaviour can also be adjusted. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
Daytime running lights are mandatory in the EU for newer cars; we advise on the permitted settings.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Driver assistance (7)
Side cameras at higher speeds
The side and surround view cameras stay available above the standard speed limit, for example in slow, busy traffic or on a ferry.
Do not look at the screen for long while driving.
Condition: Side view / surround view camera (TRSVC or iCAM) fitted
Parking sensors on when rolling back
The parking sensors also switch on when the car rolls backwards without reverse gear, for example on a slope. The switch-off speed is adjustable.
Condition: Park Distance Control fitted
Start-stop – remember last setting
The start-stop system can remember your last chosen setting instead of switching back on every trip. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
May affect fuel consumption; we discuss the options.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Auto start-stop fitted
Lane departure warning – activation speed
The lane departure warning can become active at lower speeds and can also detect the road edge. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Lane departure warning camera (KAFAS) fitted
Blind spot warning – activation speed
The blind spot warning can become active at a lower speed, for example from about 20 km/h instead of 50 km/h. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Lane change warning (blind spot radar) fitted
Speed Limit Info – display adjustment
The display of recognised speed signs (Speed Limit Info) can be adjusted, for example the sign style shown in the cluster and HUD. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Speed Limit Info camera (KAFAS) and navigation fitted
Active Cruise Control – default distance
Set the following distance Active Cruise Control starts with by default. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Active Cruise Control fitted
Comfort (6)
Mirrors fold on lock
The door mirrors fold in automatically when you lock the car and out again when you unlock it, without holding the button.
Only with electrically folding mirrors.
Condition: Electrically folding mirrors fitted
Windows and sunroof via the key
Use the key or Comfort Access to open or close all windows and the sunroof at once. Nice for airing the car or closing everything quickly.
Easy entry (seat and steering wheel)
When you get out, the driver seat moves back and the steering wheel moves up; at start-up they return to your position.
Only with electric memory seats.
Condition: Electric seats with memory (and electric steering column where applicable)
Warmer seat heating levels
The temperature of each seat heating (and ventilation) level is adjusted, for example warmer on levels 1 to 3.
Condition: Seat heating fitted
Remember seat and wheel heating
Seat and steering wheel heating come back on at the next start the way you left them.
Condition: Seat or steering wheel heating fitted
Mirror dip on reverse
When reversing, the passenger mirror tilts down automatically so you see the kerb. The amount of tilt is adjustable.
Condition: Memory mirrors / mirror tilt function fitted
Audio (5)
Video playback via USB
Play video files from a USB stick and use extra video formats that are blocked as standard.
Not every file format will play; while driving for the passenger only.
Condition: NBT or NBT EVO
Bluetooth audio streaming
Play music wirelessly from your phone through the car speakers, also on cars where this was switched off from the factory.
Older CIC cars need a Combox or phone preparation.
Condition: NBT or NBT EVO (from 2016)
Two phones at once
Connect two phones at the same time, for example a private and a business phone, so you can take calls on both.
Condition: NBT or NBT EVO (from 2016)
Siri Eyes Free via the steering wheel
Use the voice button on the steering wheel to call up Siri on your iPhone for messages, music or navigation.
Condition: NBT or NBT EVO
Maximum volume at start-up
Set how loud the radio may be at most when the car starts, so a high volume does not startle you.
Condition: NBT or NBT EVO (from 2016)
Convenience (5)
Close the tailgate with the key
Close the electric tailgate with the key or without a long press on the button. Handy with your hands full.
Only with an electric tailgate; make sure nobody is in the way.
Condition: Automatic tailgate/boot lid fitted
Radio off when the driver door opens
Radio and iDrive switch off as soon as you open the driver door after switching off the engine, instead of continuing to play.
Extra wipe after washing
After washing, the wipers make an extra sweep so no drops are left on the windscreen.
Rain sensor sensitivity
Adjust how quickly the automatic wipers and lights react to rain and darkness.
Condition: Rain-light sensor fitted
Register a new battery
After replacing the battery we register the new battery and set the correct type so the car charges it properly and it lasts longer.
Access and locking (4)
Doors lock when driving off
The doors lock automatically as soon as you drive off. Reassuring in town and at traffic lights.
Unlock when switching off
When you switch off the engine, the doors unlock automatically so you and your passengers can get out straight away.
Acoustic lock confirmation
You hear a short confirmation tone when locking and unlocking. Tone, length and volume are adjustable.
The sound needs an alarm system with siren.
Alarm system settings
Adjust the alarm, for example the siren sound or interior monitoring, to match how you use the car (e.g. with a dog inside).
Switching off monitoring may affect your insurance.
Condition: Factory anti-theft alarm fitted
Driving and performance (2)
Remember driving mode
The car starts in the last chosen driving mode (e.g. Sport) instead of always in Comfort, or in ECO PRO by default if you prefer.
Condition: Driving Experience Control fitted
Sport automatic transmission functions
The automatic gearbox gets the sport version's shift strategy: quicker shifts in S mode and preparation for paddle shifters. The car feels more direct.
Possibilities differ per engine and gearbox; we check this beforehand.
Condition: Automatic transmission (ZF 8HP or Aisin, depending on model)
Retrofit (2)
Steering wheel paddle shifters
A steering wheel with paddle shifters (e.g. M Sport wheel) is fitted and coded so you can shift manually without using the selector.
Best combined with the sport automatic transmission functions.
Condition: Automatic transmission
HiFi speaker upgrade
After fitting extra (tweeter) speakers, the audio system tuning is adjusted for a fuller and clearer sound.
Which speakers fit depends on the version.
Condition: NBT head unit; base audio system
Climate (1)
Remember A/C and recirculation
The car remembers whether you had switched off the A/C or recirculation, instead of switching them back on by default at every start.
Electric driving (1)
Pedestrian warning sound – adjust
On the plug-in hybrid the setting of the pedestrian sound in electric driving can be adjusted, such as remembering the last choice. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: X5 xDrive40e plug-in hybrid with vehicle sound generator (VSG)
Safety (1)
Seatbelt reminder – adjust
The seatbelt reminder can be adjusted, for example for the passenger seat when you carry items on it. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
Wearing seatbelts remains mandatory; we discuss the setting with you.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Sounds and chimes (1)
Switch off artificial engine sound
The extra engine sound played through the interior speakers is switched off, so you only hear the real engine.
Only on cars with an ASD module.
Condition: Active Sound Design (ASD) module fitted, mainly petrol/diesel performance and M models
Other BMW models
- BMW 5 Series F10/F11
- BMW X1 F48
- BMW 3 Series E90/E91/E92/E93
- BMW 1 Series E81/E82/E87/E88
- BMW 5 Series E60/E61
- BMW X3 and X4 (F25/F26)
- BMW 7 Series F01/F02
- BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo F07
- BMW X5 and X6 (E70/E71)
- BMW Z4 E89
- BMW X3 E83
- BMW M5 F90
- BMW coding and hidden features
Frequently asked questions
Which versions does this page cover?
X5, X6, X5 M, X6 M, X5 xDrive40e, chassis F15, F16, F85, F86, model years 2013-2019.
Does my car need certain options?
For some features it does: 44 of the 62 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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