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MINI R56/R55/R57/R58/R59 coding: hidden features
Short answer: Our catalogue lists 31 features for the MINI R56/R55/R57/R58/R59 in 7 categories; the largest are lighting (10), access and locking (6) and convenience (6). We work with ISTA, E-Sys and NCS Expert. Whether a feature fits your car is confirmed at the diagnosis.
| Versions | MINI Hatch (R56), MINI Clubman (R55), MINI Convertible (R57), MINI Coupé (R58), MINI Roadster (R59), John Cooper Works |
|---|---|
| Chassis | R56, R55, R57, R58, R59 |
| Model years | 2006-2015 |
| Features in the catalogue | 31 |
| Categories | 7 |
| With a condition (option or equipment needed) | 12 |
| Software | ISTA, E-Sys and NCS Expert |
| Workshop | Rotterdam & Waddinxveen, by appointment |
For the MINI R56/R55/R57/R58/R59 (MINI Hatch (R56), MINI Clubman (R55), MINI Convertible (R57), MINI Coupé (R58), MINI Roadster (R59), John Cooper Works; chassis R56, R55, R57, R58, R59; model years 2006-2015) our catalogue lists 31 features in 7 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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Lighting (10)
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 (R-series) – adjust
On R-series cars you can choose which lamp acts as daytime running light and how bright it is, for example the angel eyes or the fog lamps.
Daytime running lights are mandatory in the EU; we discuss which setting fits.
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.
Interior light fade and switch-off time
The interior light fades in and out smoothly, and the time until it switches off automatically is adjustable. Control from the key is also possible.
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
Convenience (6)
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.
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.
Screens and instruments (5)
Digital speed in the cluster
Your speed appears as a number in the on-board computer, next to the regular needle.
Video in motion
Video and picture stay visible on the central screen while driving, for the passenger.
For the passenger only.
Condition: Factory navigation / TV
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
Speed warning setting
A warning alerts you when you exceed a maximum speed you have chosen.
Retrofit (2)
On-board computer or rev counter retrofit
On R-series MINIs without an on-board computer or rev counter these are added, so you can read consumption, range and engine speed.
Condition: Cars without on-board computer / rev counter
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: Sport button retrofit on cars without it
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
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.
Other MINI models
- MINI Hatch F55/F56
- MINI Clubman F54
- MINI Countryman F60
- MINI Convertible F57
- MINI Countryman/Paceman R60/R61
- MINI coding and hidden features
Frequently asked questions
Which versions does this page cover?
MINI Hatch (R56), MINI Clubman (R55), MINI Convertible (R57), MINI Coupé (R58), MINI Roadster (R59), John Cooper Works, chassis R56, R55, R57, R58, R59, model years 2006-2015.
Does my car need certain options?
For some features it does: 12 of the 31 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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