Hidden features and retrofits for the BMW 8 Series / M8 (G14/G15/G16) 2018–

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: Driving Assistant fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

Alternative cluster layout and logo

The digital cluster gets a different style, for example M Performance or a sportier rev counter with red zone. The logo in the cluster can be changed too.

Which styles are possible depends on the cluster in your car.

6U3

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

Camera and sensors stay on longer

Raises the speed at which the camera and parking sensors switch off automatically, handy when manoeuvring slowly.

Intended for manoeuvring, not for use during normal driving.

Condition: Rear camera / Top View / Surround View fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

Virtual cockpit start logo

The digital instrument cluster shows a different logo of your choice at start-up.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

Digital speed on the radio display

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

Condition: Live Cockpit cluster

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

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

Add

Needle sweep at start-up

At start-up the speedometer and rev counter needles sweep fully out and back once, just like on sports cars.

Only visible with analogue gauges.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

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.

Condition: MGU (iDrive 7) for G-meter variant

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

Show tyre pressure and temperature

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

Condition: Tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

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 EVO or MGU

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

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 EVO (iDrive 6) or MGU (iDrive 7)

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

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 package fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

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 lights fitted

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

Add

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

Add

Amber side markers off (import car)

On an American i3 the amber marker lights in the headlights can be switched off, as on European cars.

Only relevant for North American import cars.

Condition: US/Canada-spec car

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

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.

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

Add

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

Add

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

Add

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

Add

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 / ventilation fitted

Checked at diagnosis15 minPrice on request

Add

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 / steering wheel heating fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

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

Add

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 / automatic tilt fitted

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

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: Glass sunroof (coupé/Gran Coupé)

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

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.

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

Add

Bowers & Wilkins sound settings

With a factory Bowers & Wilkins system, extra sound settings become available in iDrive, so you can tune the sound to your taste.

Only with a factory Bowers & Wilkins system.

Condition: Factory Bowers & Wilkins

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

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

Add

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.

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

Add

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

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

Add

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

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

Add

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

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

Add

Speed warning – adjust

Sets or adjusts the warning at a chosen speed, for example 120 km/h. We agree the right setting together.

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

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

Add

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 (camera) fitted

Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop

Add

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

Add

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

Add

Driving profile selection on the screen

Driving profiles such as Eco, Normal, Sport and Individual become visible and adjustable via the infotainment screen.

Availability depends on engine, gearbox and equipment.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

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.

Likely15 minPrice on request

Add

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: Check on diagnosis

Checked at diagnosis15 minAgreed in the workshop

Add