Time and date from GPS
The car clock sets itself via the navigation system, including summer and winter time.
Condition: Navigation system fitted
Hidden features and retrofits for the BMW 3 Series (F30/F31/F34) 2011–2019
75 features for the BMW 3 Series (F30/F31/F34) 2011–2019: what it does, duration and price from. Workshop in Waddinxveen, remote across the Netherlands.
Final compatibility is confirmed at diagnosis.
Display 17
Skip the camera disclaimer
The camera image appears immediately, without a warning text first.
Keep looking around yourself; the camera is an aid.
Condition: Rear-view camera fitted
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto activation
Your phone on the car screen via the USB cable: navigation, music and messages in a familiar layout.
Depends on the infotainment type; we check this first.
Condition: NBT EVO ID5/ID6 (generally production from mid-2016)
Apple CarPlay full screen
Lets Apple CarPlay use the whole screen instead of the split view.
Only with certain software versions of the navigation unit.
Condition: NBT EVO ID5/ID6 with CarPlay
Virtual cockpit start logo
The digital instrument cluster shows a different logo of your choice at start-up.
Digital speed on the radio display
Your speed is shown digitally on the radio or MMI screen, alongside the analogue speedometer.
Show the gear number in D and S
The cluster also shows the current gear in D and S, not just the selector position.
Extra content in the head-up display
The head-up display shows more, such as lane assist status or the number of an incoming call.
Only with head-up display and the extended instrument cluster.
Condition: Factory head-up display fitted
Update iDrive to the ID6 interface
An NBT EVO with ID5 software gets the newer ID6 menu structure with a tile-based home screen.
Only with NBT EVO; the software version is checked first.
Condition: NBT EVO ID5
Skip the iDrive start disclaimer
The legal notice at screen start-up disappears or is shortened, so the menu is available right away.
You remain responsible for using the screen safely.
Infotainment start-up logo
Choose a different start-up screen for the infotainment system, for example the logo of a sporty version or of the sound system.
Display only; nothing changes technically.
Condition: NBT or NBT EVO navigation
Messages and menus while driving
Full messages and certain menus stay visible on the iDrive screen while driving, handy for the passenger.
Intended for the passenger.
Sport displays in the digital cockpit
Adds extra gauges such as g-forces, boost pressure, power, torque and gearbox temperature.
Which views appear depends on engine and equipment.
Tyre pressure and temperature per wheel
The iDrive menu shows the current pressure and temperature of each tyre instead of just a status.
Only with tyre pressure monitoring using sensors in the wheels.
Condition: Tyre pressure sensors in the wheels
Play videos from USB
Video files from a USB stick can be played on the iDrive screen, including more file formats.
While driving, for the passenger only.
Condition: NBT or NBT EVO navigation
Video in motion
Videos and images from a USB stick or SD card stay visible on the screen while the car is moving, so the passenger can watch.
For the passenger only. The driver must not watch video while driving.
xDrive status and tilt angle display
On xDrive models, iDrive shows how power is split between the axles and the car’s tilt angle.
Condition: xDrive models
Lighting 11
Brighter headlight light rings
The light rings in the headlights shine brighter with low beam or sidelights.
Condition: Headlights with LED or xenon light rings
Automatic headlights – adjust
The sensitivity of the light/rain sensor and the behaviour of the automatic lights can be adjusted. We discuss in the workshop what suits your car.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: Rain/light sensor fitted
Coming home follow-me-home time
After you get out, the lights stay on longer or switch on automatically so you can reach the front door safely. A wider time range becomes available in the menu.
Cornering lights via the fog lamps
When turning or steering at low speed, the fog light on that side switches on, so you see where you are going in the dark.
Only with front fog lamps.
Condition: Front fog lamps fitted
Daytime running lights – adjust in menu
The daytime running lights appear as a setting in the vehicle menu, so their behaviour can be chosen deliberately. The final setting is agreed in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Tail lights with DRL – adjust
The tail lights come on together with the daytime running lights, so you are more visible from behind at dusk and in rain.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Fog lights with high beam
The fog lights can stay on when you switch on the high beam.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: Front fog lamps fitted
Headlamp washers less often
The headlamp washers no longer spray every time you wash the windscreen, but only after a number of times. That saves washer fluid.
Condition: Headlamp washers fitted
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.
Extra light when reversing
In the dark the fog or cornering lamps come on when you reverse, so you see more while manoeuvring.
Condition: Door-handle / puddle lighting fitted (lights package)
Coming/leaving home with fog lights
When unlocking or locking, the fog lights or rear lights light up as well as the headlights, so you see more around the car in the dark.
Only with factory-fitted fog lights.
Comfort 8
Comfort-indicator flash count
A short tap on the indicator stalk gives the number of flashes you prefer, for example five instead of three when changing lanes.
Windows and sunroof via the key
Holding the button on the key opens or closes all windows (and the sunroof) at once. Nice for airing the car on hot days.
Easy entry driver seat
When the driver door opens, the electric seat moves back a little and returns to your position when you start. Getting in becomes easier.
Only with an electric memory seat.
Condition: Electric seats with memory
Mirrors folding on lock
The door mirrors fold in automatically when you lock the car with the key and fold out again when you unlock. Handy in narrow streets and car parks.
Only possible if the mirrors fold electrically.
Heated steering wheel retrofit
An original heated steering wheel is fitted and coded, so your hands stay warm in winter.
Feasibility and parts are determined after diagnosis.
Rear wiper in reverse
Choose whether the rear wiper sweeps automatically when the front wipers are on and you select reverse, or not.
Condition: Hatchback (F20/F21) and Touring (F31)
Seat heating temperature adjustment
Adjusts how warm the seat heating levels get, for example a little warmer on the highest setting.
We stay within safe factory values.
Condition: Seat heating fitted
Remember seat heating
The car remembers the last seat-heating level and switches it back on after starting, within the time window the manufacturer allows.
Condition: Seat heating fitted
Convenience 6
Radio off when the door opens
When you switch off and get out, the radio or navigation stops right away.
Doors locking from a set speed
The doors lock automatically once you drive off above a low speed and unlock again when you switch off the engine.
Register a new battery
After replacing the 12 V battery we register the new battery with the correct type and capacity, so charging and start-stop work properly.
Mirror dip on reverse
When you select reverse, the passenger mirror tilts down so you can see the kerb. It returns once you drive off.
Depends on mirror and door module version.
Condition: Memory mirrors / mirror tilt function fitted
Start-stop – remember last setting
The car remembers whether you had switched the start-stop system off, so you do not need to press the button on every trip. The final setting is agreed together.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Windows work with the door open
The windows can also close while a door is still open.
Access 2
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 unlock at switch-off or in P
After auto-locking, the doors unlock again as soon as you remove the key or, with DSG, select P.
Audio 6
Bluetooth audio streaming
Where the hardware supports it, music streaming from the phone (A2DP) over Bluetooth is enabled.
Whether it works depends on the exact MMI/radio version.
Hide the AM band
The AM band, which is hardly used in the Netherlands, disappears from the radio menu. Searching and switching is quicker.
Subwoofer and sound menu in the MMI
An extra control for the subwoofer and sound-system volume becomes available in the MMI sound menu.
Only with the factory Audi Sound System.
Condition: Harman Kardon or Bang & Olufsen audio fitted
9VD
Second phone via Bluetooth
Two phones connected at the same time, for example a private and a work phone, without switching back and forth.
Siri via the voice button
A long press on the steering-wheel voice button talks directly to Siri on your iPhone.
Condition: NBT navigation
Maximum volume at start-up
At start-up the audio never begins louder than a chosen level, so you are not startled.
Sound 4
Acoustic lock confirmation
A short tone when locking and/or unlocking confirms that the car really is locked.
Requires alarm siren or suitable horn.
Condition: Alarm system fitted
Switch off artificial engine sound
The extra sound through the speakers can be switched off for a quieter cabin, or back on. Only possible when it was fitted at the factory.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: Cars with Active Sound Design (mainly 6-cylinder and M models)
Reverse-gear beep off
Removes the short beep when you select reverse; the parking sensors keep working as normal.
Only with factory parking sensors.
Condition: PDC fitted
Pedestrian warning sound – adjust
Electric cars must make a warning sound at low speed. Many drivers find it too prominent in town or when parking; which adjustment is possible within the rules we discuss in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: 330e plug-in hybrid
Climate 2
Remember recirculation and AirCare
The recirculation or AirCare setting is kept after switching off, so you do not have to select it again on every trip.
Remember steering-wheel heating
Steering-wheel heating comes back on for the next drive if it was on when you got out.
Condition: Heated steering wheel fitted
Assistance 5
Adaptive cruise follow distance remembered
Adaptive cruise control remembers your chosen following distance and, where possible, the speed can be set in 1 km/h steps.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: Active Cruise Control fitted
Blind-spot assist – activation speed
The speed at which the blind-spot warning becomes active can be adjusted.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: Lane change warning / blind-spot detection fitted
Lane departure warning – adjust
The lane departure warning behaviour can be tuned, such as warning at the road edge or the speed at which it becomes active.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Condition: Camera-based driving assistant (KAFAS) fitted
Parking aid: auto-on and speed limit
Set whether the front parking sensors switch on by themselves at low speed and up to which speed camera and sensors stay active.
Condition: PDC fitted
Rear camera stays on longer
The camera image stays visible up to a higher speed or over a longer distance, handy when manoeuvring.
Condition: Rear-view camera fitted
Safety 2
Brake lights flash in an emergency stop
In an emergency stop the brake lights flash rapidly so traffic behind you is warned earlier.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Seatbelt reminder – adjust
The seatbelt reminder can be set differently, for example for work where you often get in and out briefly. We discuss which setting suits you in the workshop.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Performance 5
Active rear spoiler – deploy speed
You choose at which speed the active rear spoiler extends and retracts.
The spoiler adds stability at high speed; we advise a safe setting.
Condition: F34 3 Series Gran Turismo (active rear spoiler)
Start in your preferred drive mode
The car starts in ECO PRO or keeps the last selected mode instead of always returning to Comfort.
Sport automatic gearbox software
The automatic gearbox gets the sportier shift strategy of the sport automatic with quicker shifts and, on suitable cars, launch control.
We first check software and equipment.
Condition: Automatic gearbox (ZF 8-speed) without sport automatic
2TB
Configure your own Sport mode
In iDrive you choose whether the engine, steering and chassis react sporty or comfortably in Sport mode.
Add Sport+ drive mode
On cars without Sport+, this extra sporty mode is added to the drive-mode switch, including the display in the cluster.
Retrofit 7
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: CIC, NBT or NBT EVO ID4 head units
Cruise control retrofit
On a car without cruise control the original stalk is fitted and coded. With the braking function the car also holds its speed downhill.
Required parts differ per steering wheel.
Condition: Cars with standard cruise control
540 · 544
Digital instrument cluster retrofit
The analogue cluster is replaced by the digital instrument cluster with different layouts per drive mode.
Condition: Cars without the digital cluster
6WB
LED tail lights retrofit
Original LED or facelift tail lights are fitted and coded so everything works without error messages.
Original E-approved lamps only.
Condition: Pre-LCI cars (F30/F31, F32/F33/F36, F80/F82/F83) getting LCI full-LED tail lights
Later NBT EVO navigation retrofit
An older iDrive system is replaced with the later NBT EVO generation, with faster menus and modern features such as CarPlay.
A major conversion; we quote beforehand based on your car.
Condition: Cars with CIC or NBT
Multifunction wheel and paddle shifters
A multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters is fitted and coded, so you control radio, phone and gears from the wheel.
Airbag work by the workshop only.
Condition: Automatic gearbox
Close the tailgate from the key
Besides opening, the electric tailgate can also be closed with the key. Handy with your hands full.
Electric tailgate only.
Condition: Electric tailgate (e.g. F31 Touring, F34 GT, F36 Gran Coupé)
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FAQ
Is this safe for my car?
We back up the original settings first. Everything can be restored.
How do I know it works on my car?
Every feature carries a label. We confirm final compatibility at the diagnosis, before we change anything.
What does it cost?
Each feature shows its price from, including VAT. Features by agreement are agreed with you in the workshop.
All models
- 5 Series / M5 (E60/E61) 2003–2010
- X3 (E83) 2003–2010
- 1 Series / 1M (E81/E82/E87) 2004–2013
- 3 Series / M3 (E90/E91/E92) 2005–2013
- X5 / X6 (E70/E71) 2007–2014
- 7 Series (F01/F02/F03) 2008–2015
- X1 (E84) 2009–2015
- Z4 (E89) 2009–2016
- 5 Series (F07) 2009–2017
- 5 Series / M5 (F10/F11/F18) 2009–2017
- X3 / X4 (F25/F26) 2010–2018
- 6 Series / M6 (F06/F12/F13) 2011–2018
- 1 Series (F20/F21) 2011–2019
- X5 / X6 (F15/F16/F85) 2013–2019
- 2 Series (F22/F23) 2013–2021
- 4 Series (F32/F33/F36) 2013–2020
- i3 / i3s (I01) 2013–2022
- 2 Series (F45/F46) 2014–2022
- M3 / M4 (F80/F82/F83) 2014–2020
- M2 / M3 / M4 (F87/F80/F82) 2014–2021
- i8 (I12/I15) 2014–2020
- X1 (F48/F49) 2015–2022
- M2 (F87) 2015–2020
- 7 Series (G11/G12) 2015–2022
- X2 (F39) 2017–2023
- M5 (F90) 2017–2024
- X3 / X4 / iX3 (G01/G02/G08) 2017–2024
- 5 Series / M5 (G30/G31/F90) 2017–2023
- 6 Series (G32) 2017–2023
- X5 / X6 / X7 (G05/G06/G07) 2018–
- 8 Series / M8 (G14/G15/G16) 2018–
- Z4 (G29) 2018–
- 1 Series (F40) 2019–2024
- 2 Series (F44) 2019–2024
- M8 (F91/F92/F93) 2019–2025
- X5 / X6 / X3 (F95/F96/F97) 2019–
- 3 Series (G20/G21) 2019–
- iX3 (G08) 2020–2025
- 4 Series / i4 (G22/G23/G26) 2020–
- M3 / M4 (G80/G81/G82) 2020–
- i4 (G26/G26E) 2021–
- 2 Series (G42) 2021–
- M2 / M3 / M4 (G87/G80/G81) 2021–
- iX (I20) 2021–
- 2 Series (U06) 2021–
- XM (G09) 2022–
- 7 Series / i7 (G70) 2022–
- i7 (G70) 2022–
- M2 (G87) 2022–
- X1 / iX1 (U11/U11E) 2022–
- 5 Series / i5 / M5 (G60/G61/G90) 2023–
- i5 (G60/G61) 2023–
- X2 / iX2 (U10/U10E) 2023–
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