Hidden features and retrofits for the BMW 6 Series (G32) 2017–2023
40 features for the BMW 6 Series (G32) 2017–2023: what it does, duration and price from. Workshop in Waddinxveen, remote across the Netherlands.
Final compatibility is confirmed at diagnosis.
Display 12
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.
Condition: Live Cockpit Professional cluster
6U3
Likely15 minPrice on request
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
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
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, NBTevo_X/Y
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.
Condition: Live Cockpit cluster
Likely15 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.
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.
Likely15 minPrice on request
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
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
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
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
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
Lighting 4
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
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
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
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
Comfort 5
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
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 / ventilation fitted
Checked at diagnosis15 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 / steering wheel heating fitted
Likely15 minPrice on request
Convenience 3
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 / automatic tilt fitted
Likely15 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.
Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop
Audio 2
Show full text messages
Messages received on the phone can be read on the screen, also while driving for the passenger.
While driving, for the passenger only.
Condition: NBT EVO
Likely15 minPrice on request
Extended DSP sound settings
With Harman Kardon audio, extra sound profiles appear in the menu, like on the more expensive systems. More choice in how your music sounds.
Only with factory Harman Kardon audio.
Condition: NBT EVO with Harman Kardon
Likely15 minPrice on request
Sound 3
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 fitted
Likely15 minAgreed in the workshop
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
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 4
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
Lane and blind-spot warning – adjust
The speed above which lane departure and blind-spot warnings become active can be adjusted. We discuss together what makes sense.
We agree the exact setting with you in the workshop; you sign for it at intake.
Checked at diagnosis15 minAgreed in the workshop
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
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
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
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
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
Retrofit 2
Gesture control retrofit
With a camera in the roof console, you control volume and phone with hand gestures. The original module is fitted and registered in the car.
Depends on head unit and equipment; we check your car first.
Condition: Check on diagnosis
6U8 · 6U3
Likely180 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.
Likely15 minPrice on request
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