Hidden features and retrofits for the BMW i4 (G26/G26E) 2021–

Digital speed on the radio display

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

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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: 'Warning at startup' option on iDrive 8; iDrive 8.5 may differ

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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.

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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: Software dependent; BimmerCode i4 page lists only video via USB

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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: Welcome light only in darkness option

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Rain and light sensor sensitivity

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

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Windows work with the door open

The windows can also close while a door is still open.

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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.

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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: iDrive 8 / 8.5

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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: iDrive 8 / 8.5

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Remember steering-wheel heating

Steering-wheel heating comes back on for the next drive if it was on when you got out.

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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: Multi-module coding; legal rules per country

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.

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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.

Condition: BDC_BODY3; only with supported interface, iDrive 8/8.5

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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: iDrive 8 / 8.5

Checked at diagnosis15 minAgreed in the workshop

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