What hidden functions do you know your BMW cars have?

Practical Functions for Domestic Spec BMWs

Here are some practical functions that can be added to domestic market (China-spec) BMW vehicles:

1.Activate Daytime Running Lights (DRL): Enables the angel eyes to function as DRLs (for

vehicles manufactured before 2010).

2.

Automatic Mirror Folding on Lock: Long-press the key’s lock button for 1 second or hold the

comfort access handle to automatically fold the side mirrors.

3.

Lock/Unlock “BB” Confirmation Tone: Provides an audible “BB” sound when locking or

unlocking (can be toggled on/off in iDrive).

4.

Digital Speed Display: Shows the current driving speed (if your car already has HUD, this

function isn’t needed).

5.

Wipers Auto-Return on Engine Off: Windshield wipers automatically return to their resting

position after the engine is turned off.

6.

Personalized Hazard Lights: The hazard warning lights flash in a distinctive and personalized

pattern.

7.

HUD M-Mode (Sports Display): Activates the M-mode sports display in the Head-Up Display

(only if your car already has HUD).

8.

Instrument Cluster Always On: The instrument cluster lights remain constantly illuminated

when the engine is started, regardless of whether the headlights are on.

9.

Bypass Window Auto-Stop on Door Open: Allows one-touch window closing even when the

door is open.

10.

A/C Memory: Remembers the last A/C setting after the engine is turned off (more convenient

during seasons when A/C isn’t needed).

11.

Activate In-Cabin Button for Power Tailgate Close: Enables closing the power tailgate using

an in-cabin button (and allows pausing at any point).

12.

Disable Disclaimer: Removes the disclaimer message that appears on the screen when

starting the engine.

13.

Enable DVD Playback While Driving: Allows DVD playback on the iDrive screen while the

vehicle is in motion.

14.Navigation Input While Driving: Allows you to set navigation destinations while the vehicle is in

motion.

15.TV Function While Driving: Enables watching television while the vehicle is in motion.

16.Activate BMW Apps: (Prerequisite for activation: BMW X5 manufactured between May and October

2011, with a USB interface in the center armrest, and the car has never had a software or navigation

upgrade at a 4S dealership.)

Practical Functions for US-Spec BMWs:

Here are some practical functions that can be added to US-spec BMW vehicles

.

Activate Daytime Running Lights (DRL): Enables the angel eyes to function as DRLs (for

vehicles manufactured before 2010).

2.

Automatic Mirror Folding on Lock: Long-press the key’s lock button for 1 second or hold the

door handle to automatically fold the side mirrors.

3.

Automatic Window Close with Key Fob: Long-press the key fob’s lock button to automatically

close all windows.

4.

Digital Speed Display: Shows the current driving speed (if your car already has HUD, this

function isn’t needed).

5.

Wipers Auto-Return on Engine Off: Windshield wipers automatically return to their resting

position after the engine is turned off.

6.

Personalized Hazard Lights: The hazard warning lights flash in a distinctive and personalized

pattern.

7.

HUD M-Mode (Sports Display): Activates the M-mode sports display in the Head-Up Display

(only if your car already has HUD).

8.

Instrument Cluster Always On: The instrument cluster lights remain constantly illuminated

when the engine is started, regardless of whether the headlights are on.

9.

Bypass Window Auto-Stop on Door Open: Allows one-touch window closing even when the

door is open.

10.

A/C Memory: Remembers the last A/C setting after the engine is turned off (more convenient

during seasons when A/C isn’t needed).

11.

Activate Key Fob Power Tailgate Close: Enables closing the power tailgate using the key fob.

12.

Activate In-Cabin Button for Power Tailgate Close: Enables closing the power tailgate using

an in-cabin button (and allows pausing at any point).

13.

Disable US-Spec BMW X6 Headlight Amber Side Markers: Turns off the yellow small lights

on the headlights of US-spec BMW X6 models.

14.

Disable Disclaimer: Removes the disclaimer message that appears on the screen when

starting the engine.

15.

Enable DVD Playback While Driving: Allows DVD playback on the iDrive screen while the

vehicle is in motion.

16.

Navigation Input While Driving: Allows you to set navigation destinations while the vehicle is

in motion.

Practical Functions for Middle Eastern Spec BMWs :

Here are some practical functions that can be added to Middle Eastern spec BMW vehicles :

1.

Activate Daytime Running Lights (DRL): Enables the angel eyes to function as DRLs (for

vehicles manufactured before 2010).

2.

Automatic Mirror Folding on Lock: Long-press the key’s lock button for 1 second or hold the

door handle to automatically fold the side mirrors.

3.

Disable 120 km/h Alarm: Removes the alarm that triggers when the vehicle reaches 120 km/h.

4.

Digital Speed Display: Shows the current driving speed (if your car already has HUD, this

function isn’t needed).5.

Wipers Auto-Return on Engine Off: Windshield wipers automatically return to their resting

position after the engine is turned off.

6.

Personalized Hazard Lights: The hazard warning lights flash in a distinctive and personalized

pattern.

7.

HUD M-Mode (Sports Display): Activates the M-mode sports display in the Head-Up Display

(only if your car already has HUD).

8.

Instrument Cluster Always On: The instrument cluster lights remain constantly illuminated

when the engine is started, regardless of whether the headlights are on.

9.

Bypass Window Auto-Stop on Door Open: Allows one-touch window closing even when the

door is open.

10.

A/C Memory: Remembers the last A/C setting after the engine is turned off (more convenient

during seasons when A/C isn’t needed).

11.

Activate In-Cabin Button for Power Tailgate Close: Enables closing the power tailgate using

an in-cabin button (and allows pausing at any point).

12.

Disable Disclaimer: Removes the disclaimer message that appears on the screen when

starting the engine.

13.

Enable DVD Playback While Driving: Allows DVD playback on the iDrive screen while the

vehicle is in motion.

14.

Navigation Input While Driving: Allows you to set navigation destinations while the vehicle is

in motion.

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