Hidden features and retrofits for the BMW iX3 (G08) 2020–2025

Assisted driving view in 3D

The cluster shows a 3D view of the surroundings with vehicles and lanes while the assistants are active.

Only with factory adaptive cruise control.

Condition: DKOMBI4 cluster with Active Cruise Control

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Skip the camera disclaimer

The camera image appears immediately, without a warning text first.

Keep looking around yourself; the camera is an aid.

Condition: With camera

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Digital speed on the radio display

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

Condition: DKOMBI2 / DKOMBI4 cluster

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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: HU_MGU or HU_NBT_EVO

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Show tyre pressure and temperature

You see the current pressure and temperature of each tyre on the screen.

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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: HU_MGU or HU_NBT_EVO

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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: HU_MGU (iDrive 7) or HU_NBT_EVO

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Brighter headlight light rings

The light rings in the headlights shine brighter with low beam or sidelights.

Condition: LED headlights (FLM)

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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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

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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.

Condition: Option: only in darkness

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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.

Condition: HU_MGU: 5 flashes option

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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.

Condition: Incl. sunroof if fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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: With electrically folding mirrors

Likely15 minPrice on request

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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: With seat heating

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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: With seat heating

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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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.

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Roof closes when it rains

If the sunroof is open when it starts raining, it closes automatically or moves to the tilt position.

Works only with factory rain sensor and roof.

Condition: With panoramic roof

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Rain and light sensor sensitivity

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

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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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: With alarm system

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Reverse gear beep off (DSG)

Removes the in-car beep that sounds when you put the DSG in reverse.

Condition: DKOMBI2 cluster

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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Maximum volume at start-up

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

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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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: With alarm system

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Ready-to-drive sound

When you start the car it plays a sound once it is ready to drive. You can choose between the default and an alternative tone.

On iDrive 8/8.5/9 and newer software levels we first check whether it is possible.

Condition: RAM-equipped build; check on diagnosis

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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Choose the signal tone style

Warnings, parking sensors, indicators and phone get a different tone set, for example the newer BMW tones or a MINI variant.

Condition: RAM-equipped build; check on diagnosis

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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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

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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: With Active Cruise Control

Checked at diagnosis15 minAgreed in the workshop

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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: With blind-spot detection

Checked at diagnosis15 minAgreed in the workshop

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Lane change assistant – adjust

On cars with Driving Assistant Professional, lane-change assistance can be enabled where permitted.

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

Condition: Driving Assistant Professional fitted

Checked at diagnosis15 minAgreed in the workshop

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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: Activation speed

Checked at diagnosis15 minAgreed in the workshop

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Rear camera stays on longer

The camera image stays visible up to a higher speed or over a longer distance, handy when manoeuvring.

Condition: With rear camera / Top View

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

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Traffic-sign recognition coding

The camera behind the windscreen reads speed signs and shows the current limit in the instrument cluster and on the screen.

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

Condition: Speed Limit Info factory fitted

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

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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

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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

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Remember driving profile

The car starts in the last chosen driving profile instead of always in Comfort or Eco.

According to sources, Go-Kart mode cannot be chosen as the default.

Likely15 minPrice on request

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Pedestrian sound when parking – adjust

When driving electrically the car makes a warning sound for pedestrians. Only the behaviour in park can be adjusted; while driving the sound stays as required.

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

Condition: RAM-equipped build; check on diagnosis

Checked at diagnosis15 minAgreed in the workshop

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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: open only or open/close

Likely15 minPrice on request

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