MINI · hidden features
MINI Convertible F57 coding: hidden features
Short answer: Our catalogue lists 52 features for the MINI Convertible F57 in 12 categories; the largest are screens and instruments (13), lighting (11) and convenience (8). We work with ISTA, E-Sys and NCS Expert. Whether a feature fits your car is confirmed at the diagnosis.
| Versions | MINI Convertible, John Cooper Works Convertible |
|---|---|
| Chassis | F57 |
| Model years | 2016-2024 |
| Features in the catalogue | 52 |
| Categories | 12 |
| With a condition (option or equipment needed) | 30 |
| Software | ISTA, E-Sys and NCS Expert |
| Workshop | Rotterdam & Waddinxveen, by appointment |
For the MINI Convertible F57 (MINI Convertible, John Cooper Works Convertible; chassis F57; model years 2016-2024) our catalogue lists 52 features in 12 categories. Below you see per category what we can switch on or retrofit.
Shares the F56 electronics (BDC). Facelifts (LCI) in 2018 (Union Jack tail lights, EVO ID5) and 2021. No rear wiper. Models: MINI Convertible, John Cooper Works Convertible.
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.
Configure my carBook an appointmentWhatsApp
Screens and instruments (13)
Digital speed in the cluster
Your speed appears as a number in the on-board computer, next to the regular needle.
Sport displays (power and torque)
The central display shows live power and torque, like on the sportier models.
Condition: Head unit with central display (Visual Boost / Navigation)
Video in motion
Video and picture stay visible on the central screen while driving, for the passenger.
For the passenger only.
Condition: Visual Boost / Navigation head unit
Play videos from USB
The infotainment system plays video files from a USB stick, with additional video formats.
Watching while driving is for the passenger only.
Condition: Head unit with central display
Skip infotainment start notice
The legal notice when the infotainment system starts is removed, so you can get going straight away.
Condition: Head unit with central display
Skip camera and PDC notice
The warning text when the camera or parking sensors switch on is removed, so you see the picture straight away.
Condition: Rear camera / PDC fitted
Tyre pressure and temperature per wheel
The screen shows the current pressure and temperature of each tyre, instead of only a general status.
Condition: Tyre pressure sensors (RDC) fitted
Show messages while driving
Text messages from your phone remain readable on the central screen while driving.
Intended for the passenger.
Condition: Head unit with central display
Adjust low-fuel warning point
The moment the low-fuel warning appears can be set earlier or later.
Time and date from GPS
The car clock sets itself automatically via GPS, including summer and winter time.
Condition: Navigation / GPS fitted
Apple CarPlay enabled
Your iPhone connects wirelessly to the MINI screen for navigation, music and messages via Apple CarPlay.
Only on cars with the newer EVO system (from 2018); older systems via an interface.
Condition: EVO ID5/ID6 head unit (from LCI 2018)
Full-screen CarPlay
Apple CarPlay uses the whole wide screen instead of only part of it.
Condition: EVO ID5/ID6 with CarPlay
Update infotainment to the newer interface
The infotainment system gets newer software with the more modern menu layout, including full-screen CarPlay.
Condition: NBT EVO ID5 or Entry Nav 2 ID5 with EVO/WAY maps
Lighting (11)
Extended welcome lighting
When you unlock the MINI, low beam, fog lamps, angel eyes or tail lights can also switch on. Which lights, how long and how bright is adjustable.
Longer coming-home light time
The lights stay on longer after you get out, so you reach your door safely in the dark. On R-series cars it can also be started from the remote.
Brighter angel eyes
The light rings in the headlights shine brighter as daytime or parking light, for a crisper MINI look.
Condition: Cars with LED angel-eye rings / LED headlights
Daytime running lights – adjust
Daytime running lights can be added as a choice in the settings menu, and the light source or brightness can be adjusted. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
Daytime running lights are mandatory in the EU; we discuss which setting fits.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Tail lights with DRL – adjust
The tail lights come on together with the daytime running lights, so the car is more visible from behind as well.
The setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Cornering lights via fog lamps
When turning slowly, the fog lamp on the inside of the turn lights up briefly so you see the corner better.
Condition: Fog lamps fitted
Indicator flash on lock and unlock
The indicators confirm locking and unlocking; the number of flashes is adjustable.
Comfort indicator flash count
With one tap on the indicator stalk the indicator flashes more often (for example 5 times), handy for lane changes.
Brake lights flash in an emergency stop
Under hard braking the brake lights light up more or flash, so traffic behind reacts sooner.
Bulb check adjusted for LED bulbs
After fitting LED bulbs the bulb check is adjusted, so there are no more warnings or flickering.
Only for approved LED bulbs; a failed bulb may no longer be reported afterwards.
Headlamp washers less often
The headlight washers no longer spray with every windscreen wash, saving washer fluid.
Condition: Headlight washers fitted
Convenience (8)
Mirrors fold on lock
When you lock with the key the door mirrors fold in automatically, and out again when you unlock.
Only with power-folding mirrors.
Condition: Power-folding mirrors fitted
Mirror dips when reversing
The passenger-side mirror tilts down when reversing so you can see the kerb.
Condition: Electric mirrors with memory/tilt support
Windows and sunroof via the key
Holding the key button opens or closes all windows (and the sunroof), handy to air the car.
Windows keep working with the door open
The power windows remain operable after the ignition is off and the door has been opened.
Rain/light sensor sensitivity
The wipers and automatic lights react sooner or later, tuned to your preference.
Condition: Rain/light sensor fitted
Rear wiper in reverse
When the front wipers are on, the rear wiper also wipes as soon as you select reverse; this behaviour can be turned on or off.
Start-stop – remember last setting
The start-stop system remembers whether you switched it off on the previous drive. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
We discuss the setting in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Condition: Auto start-stop fitted
Register a new battery
After replacing the battery the new battery (type and capacity) is registered, so the charging system charges it correctly.
Access and locking (6)
Audible lock confirmation
A short chirp confirms that the car has been locked or unlocked.
Doors lock when driving off
The doors lock automatically once you reach a set speed.
Doors unlock when the engine stops
After switching off the engine the doors unlock automatically, so everyone can get out straight away.
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.
Panic alarm from the key
Holding the key button sets off the alarm, for example to attract attention in an unsafe situation.
Condition: Factory alarm fitted
Alarm settings
How the alarm is armed and disarmed and which alarm sound plays can be adjusted.
Condition: Factory alarm fitted
Retrofit (5)
Union Jack tail lights retrofit
Earlier F-series MINIs get the facelift LED tail lights in the Union Jack design. After fitting, the lighting is set up correctly so no warnings appear.
Condition: Pre-LCI
CarPlay and Android Auto via interface
An additional module behind the screen adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, also on older systems.
Condition: NBT (2014-2017) or EVO (2018-2024) with navigation
Newer EVO infotainment retrofit
Earlier F-series MINIs get the newer EVO system with quicker operation and Apple CarPlay.
Condition: Pre-LCI with NBT/Entry Nav ID4
Driving modes switch or Sport button retrofit
MINIs without a driving-mode switch get the switch (F-series) or Sport button (R-series), so you can choose between a relaxed and a sportier setting.
Condition: Cars without MINI Driving Modes switch
Cruise control with braking function retrofit
The car gets cruise control that also holds the set speed downhill by braking gently, operated from the multifunction steering wheel.
Audio (2)
Second phone via Bluetooth
Connect two phones at the same time, for example a private and a business phone.
Chime when selecting reverse
A short sound confirms that reverse gear has been engaged.
Comfort (2)
Easy-entry driver’s seat
The driver’s seat moves back when you get out and returns when you get in.
Condition: Electric seats with memory
Remember seat heating
Seat heating comes back on at the level you last used on the next drive.
Condition: Seat heating fitted
Driver assistance (1)
Camera and parking sensors stay on longer
After leaving reverse, the camera and parking sensors stay active up to a higher speed, useful when manoeuvring.
Condition: Rear camera / PDC fitted
Climate (1)
Climate control remembers your setting
The air conditioning and AUTO mode start the way you left them last time, instead of reverting to default.
Condition: Automatic climate control
Driving and performance (1)
Remember driving mode
The car starts in the MINI driving mode you last used (for example Sport or Green), or in a fixed default mode of your choice.
Condition: MINI Driving Modes switch fitted
Safety (1)
Seatbelt reminder – adjust
The seatbelt reminder can be tuned per seat, for example for the passenger seat when carrying luggage. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
Safety function; we discuss the setting in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop.
Sounds and chimes (1)
Switch off artificial engine sound
The additional engine sound through the speakers is switched off, so you only hear the real engine.
Condition: Cars with Active Sound Design (mainly Cooper S/JCW)
Other MINI models
- MINI Hatch F55/F56
- MINI Clubman F54
- MINI Countryman F60
- MINI R56/R55/R57/R58/R59
- MINI Countryman/Paceman R60/R61
- MINI coding and hidden features
Frequently asked questions
Which versions does this page cover?
MINI Convertible, John Cooper Works Convertible, chassis F57, model years 2016-2024.
Does my car need certain options?
For some features it does: 30 of the 52 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.
More about our services
Seven Tuning · Rotterdam & WaddinxveenPrivacyTermsAccessibility