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Hidden features and retrofits for the BMW X1 (F48/F49) 2015–2022

53 features for the BMW X1 (F48/F49) 2015–2022: what it does, duration and price from. Workshop in Waddinxveen, remote across the Netherlands.

Final compatibility is confirmed at diagnosis.

Display 14

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 or surround view camera fitted; NBT or NBT EVO navigation

Likely15 minPrice on request

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 navigation

Likely15 minPrice on request

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 navigation

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

Average values reset behaviour

Average consumption and speed reset per trip, after a few hours, or never. So you see the figures you want to follow.

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

Digital speed on the radio display

Your speed is shown digitally on the radio or MMI screen, alongside the analogue speedometer.

Likely15 minPrice on request

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 navigation

Likely60 minPrice on request

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.

Condition: NBT or NBT EVO navigation

Likely15 minPrice on request

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

Likely15 minPrice on request

Low-fuel warning point

You decide at which remaining range or how many litres in the tank the reserve warning appears.

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Condition: NBT or NBT EVO navigation

Likely15 minPrice on request

Reversing camera zoom and view

The reversing camera zoom function becomes available and the camera can start in the most useful view. Helps you park more precisely.

Only with a camera fitted.

Condition: Rear view camera fitted; NBT or NBT EVO navigation

5DN

Likely15 minPrice on request

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: NBT or NBT EVO navigation

Likely15 minPrice on request

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

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Condition: NBT or NBT EVO navigation

Likely15 minPrice on request

Lighting 7

Ambient lighting setup

More colours and your own brightness for the mood lighting in the doors and dashboard, selectable on the infotainment screen.

Only if ambient lighting is fitted from the factory.

Condition: Ambient lighting (interior light package) fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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.

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

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: Headlight washers fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Extra light when reversing

In the dark the fog or cornering lamps come on when you reverse, so you see more while manoeuvring.

Condition: Illuminated door handles fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Comfort 7

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

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 (and electric steering column where applicable)

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Condition: Electrically folding mirrors fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

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

Likely15 minPrice on request

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 or steering wheel heating fitted

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

Extra wipe after washing

A few seconds after washing, the wipers make one more sweep so no drips are left running down the windscreen.

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

Convenience 6

Radio off when the door opens

When you switch off and get out, the radio or navigation stops right away.

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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

Likely15 minPrice on request

Rain and light sensor sensitivity

The automatic wipers and lights react earlier or later, to your preference.

Condition: Rain-light sensor fitted

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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.

Condition: Auto start-stop fitted

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

Access 2

Alarm and interior monitoring settings

Adjusts the alarm or interior monitoring, for example if you often leave a pet in the car or use a car wash.

Check your insurance conditions first.

Condition: Factory anti-theft alarm fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Audio 3

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.

Condition: NBT or NBT EVO navigation

Likely15 minPrice on request

Second phone via Bluetooth

Two phones connected at the same time, for example a private and a work phone, without switching back and forth.

Condition: NBT or NBT EVO navigation

Likely15 minPrice on request

Maximum volume at start-up

At start-up the audio never begins louder than a chosen level, so you are not startled.

Condition: NBT or NBT EVO navigation

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

Sound 2

Acoustic lock confirmation

A short tone when locking and/or unlocking confirms that the car really is locked.

Requires alarm siren or suitable horn.

Likely15 minPrice on request

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: Active Sound Design (ASD) module fitted, mainly petrol/diesel performance and M models

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

Climate 1

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Assistance 3

Lane assist – adjust and remember

When Lane Assist intervenes, the steering vibration and whether it remembers its last on/off state are tuned to your driving style. The final setting is chosen together.

We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.

Condition: Lane departure warning camera (KAFAS) fitted

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

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: Park Distance Control fitted

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

Enable the speed limiter

Using the cruise control buttons you set a maximum speed the car will not exceed. Handy in average-speed-check zones.

Works only with factory cruise control; kick-down can override the limit.

Condition: Cruise control fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

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.

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

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.

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

Performance 2

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 transmission (ZF 8HP or Aisin, depending on model)

2TB

Likely30 minPrice on request

Choose the start-up driving mode

The car starts in the driving mode of your choice, for example Sport or your own Individual setting, instead of always Comfort.

Condition: Driving Experience Control fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

Retrofit 4

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 delivered without cruise control

540 · 544

Likely60 minPrice on request

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

Likely120 minPrice on request

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 transmission

Likely60 minPrice on request

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: Automatic tailgate/boot lid fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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.

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