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BMW F12 6 Series and M6 coding list

2012–2019 · 151 settings you can change yourself, from the published lists of BimmerCode and Carly, with the module, difficulty and caveats for each

Before you code

Both apps need a supported OBD adapter plugged into the port in the driver's footwell; not every adapter works with every car, and some newer G-series modules can only be reached with specific adapters (BimmerCode quick start, BimmerCode FAQ).
Coding restarts the module you changed, so the car can show warning messages for a moment. BimmerCode says these clear after switching the ignition off and on again (BimmerCode FAQ).
Keep the backup the app makes before you code. BimmerCode says coding data can be restored from it if a connection drops, but that misuse of expert mode can leave a module needing a reflash (BimmerCode FAQ).
Some modules have known faults: BimmerCode refuses to code certain FRM footwell modules that have a corrupted boot sector, and on some cars the body domain controller (BDC) can stop responding until the 12 V battery is disconnected for a few minutes (BimmerCode FAQ).
The lists below are the apps' published lists. What your car actually offers depends on its modules, software level and factory options; the free version of BimmerCode reads the car and shows what is available before you pay (BimmerCode quick start).

F12-specific caveats

Footwell module (FRM): BimmerCode warns that some FRMs develop a corrupted memory after years of use and may not restart after coding or a battery change; the app checks for this and blocks coding when it finds it. (BimmerCode FAQ)
NBT EVO head unit: on some BMW software levels (i-levels) coding the head unit can trigger component protection, which can disable features such as navigation; BimmerCode blocks coding on those levels and suggests a dealer software update first. (BimmerCode FAQ)

Areas

Acoustical confirmation 1 Active Cruise Control 1 Active Sound Design 1 Air Conditioning 3 Ambient lighting 1 Angel Eyes 1 Audio 8 Auto Start Stop function 2 Battery 1 CarPlay 1 Clock/Date 1 Coming Home 2 Convenient opening/closing 10 Daytime running light 3 Display options iDrive system 10 Display options instrument cluster 7 Doors/windows 5 Driving mode 1 Easy entry 5 Flash to Pass 1 Fuel reserve warnings 2 Gear Shift Indicator 5 Headlight cleaning 8 HUD 6 Interior Lights 1 Lighting 3 Mirrors 7 PDC 4 Retrofit 3 Seat heating/cooling 13 Spoiler 3 Sport displays 2 Steering wheel heating 1 Tail gate/Rear lid 4 Telephone 7 Tires 3 Transmission 1 Turn signals 1 Video 2 Welcome Lights 7 Window cleaning 3

Easy: One setting; change it and you are done. Two-step: Works only together with a second, paired setting (often in another module); the note says which. Only if equipped: Needs hardware the car must already have from the factory. Retrofit: Only after the matching hardware has been fitted. Difficulty is our grouping, based on the app's own description of each setting.

Acoustical confirmation

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Checkbox acoustical lock confirmation Please note that the car has to be equipped with an alarm system.	Active / Not active	HU_CIC, HU_NBT, HU_NBT_EVO	Only if equipped	BimmerCode

Active Cruise Control

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Active Cruise Control default distance	Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 / Level 4	ICMQL	Easy	BimmerCode

Active Sound Design

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Active Sound Design deactivation Keep the backup so you can undo it.	Deactivated	ASD_01	Easy	BimmerCode

Air Conditioning

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Air Conditioning on in AUTO mode	Active / Not active	IHKA_CBF	Easy	BimmerCode
Air Conditioning setting memory	Active / Not active	IHKA_CBF	Easy	BimmerCode
Air circulation setting memory	Active / Not active	IHKA_CBF	Easy	BimmerCode

Ambient lighting

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Ambient lighting brightness	10% / 20% / 30% / 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80%	FRM__03CT	Easy	BimmerCode

Angel Eyes

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Angel Eyes brightness low beam	6% / 8% / 10% / 16% / 100% / 6 V / 7 V / 7,4 V	FRM__03CT	Easy	BimmerCode

Audio

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Bluetooth audio streaming Keep the backup so you can undo it.	Active	HU_NBT, HU_NBT_EVO	Easy	BimmerCode
Bluetooth audio streaming (1 of 2) Please note that for this function, “Bluetooth audio streaming (2 of 2)” must also be activated in the “Combox” control unit. If there is no “Combox” installed in your car, Bluetooth audio streaming is not possible unfortunately. Keep the backup so you can undo it.	Active	HU_CIC	Two-step	BimmerCode
Bluetooth audio streaming (2 of 2) Please note that for this function, “Bluetooth audio streaming (1 of 2)” must also be activated in the “Headunit” control unit. Keep the backup so you can undo it.	Active		Two-step	BimmerCode
Maximum volume at startup	10% / 20% / 25% / 30% / 40% / 50%	HU_CIC, HU_NBT, HU_NBT_EVO	Easy	BimmerCode
Ringtone	Ringtone 1 / Ringtone 2 / Ringtone 3 / Smartphone ringtone		Easy	BimmerCode
Ringtone	BMW i ringtone / BMW ringtone / Mini ringtone / Smartphone ringtone	HU_NBT, HU_NBT_EVO	Easy	BimmerCode
Shut off iDrive system when driver door is opened	Active / Not active	CAS	Easy	BimmerCode
Warning chime	BMW i warning chime / BMW warning chime / Mini warning chime / Rolls-Royce warning chime	HU_NBT, HU_NBT_EVO	Easy	BimmerCode

Auto Start Stop function

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Auto Start Stop function memory Please note that the Auto Start Stop function is automatically activated again in ECO PRO driving mode.	Active / Not active	CAS	Easy	BimmerCode
Auto Start Stop function off by default Please note that the Auto Start Stop function is automatically activated again in ECO PRO driving mode.	Active / Not active	CAS	Easy	BimmerCode

Battery

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Battery type Please note that this value must only be modified if the battery in the car has been replaced. After coding, the battery replacement has to be registered using “BimmerLink” additionally.	70 Ah / 70 Ah AGM / 80 Ah / 80 Ah AGM / 90 Ah / 90 Ah AGM / 105 Ah AGM	CAS	Two-step	BimmerCode

CarPlay

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
CarPlay fullscreen mode Important: This coding only works with the iDrive software versions “NBTevo_X” and “NBTevo_Y”. In this case, an update of the i-level from a BMW service partner is required first.	Active / Not active	HU_NBT_EVO	Only if equipped	BimmerCode

Clock/Date

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Date incl. Time in dashboard In order to activate this function, please also activate ‘Date in dashboard’.	on / off	KOMBI	Two-step	Carly

Coming Home

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Extend follow me home lights	on / off	FRM	Easy	Carly
Follow me home lights duration	off / 40s / 90s / 150s / 240s	FRM	Easy	Carly

Convenient opening/closing

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Convenient closing To trigger convenient closing the lock button on the remote control has to be pressed and held. Please note that this option does not work for convertibles.	Active / Not active	CAS	Easy	BimmerCode
Convenient closing delay	0.5 seconds / 1 second / 1.5 seconds / No delay	CAS	Easy	BimmerCode
Convenient closing delay front windows	0.5 seconds / 1 second / 1.5 seconds / No delay	CAS	Easy	BimmerCode
Convenient closing delay sunroof	0.5 seconds / 1 second / 1.5 seconds / 3.5 seconds / No delay	CAS	Easy	BimmerCode
Convenient closing with Comfort Access For convenient closing with the Comfort Access the door handle has to be touched and held at the ribbed surface. Please note that this option does not work for convertibles.	Active / Not active	CAS	Easy	BimmerCode
Convenient closing with remote control For convenient closing with the remote control, the lock button has to be pressed and held. Please note that this option does not work for convertibles.	Active / Not active	CAS	Easy	BimmerCode
Convenient opening For a convenient opening the unlock button on the remote control has to be pressed and held. When using Comfort Access, the door handle has to be gripped and held.	Active / Not active	CAS	Easy	BimmerCode
Convenient opening delay rear windows	0.5 seconds / 1 second / 1.5 seconds / No delay	CAS	Easy	BimmerCode
Convenient opening delay sunroof	0.5 seconds / 1 second / 1.5 seconds / 3.5 seconds / No delay	CAS	Easy	BimmerCode
Convenient opening with remote control For convenient opening with the remote control, the unlock button has to be pressed and held.	Active / Not active	CAS	Easy	BimmerCode

Daytime running light

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Checkbox daytime running light	Active / Not active	HU_CIC, HU_NBT, HU_NBT_EVO	Easy	BimmerCode
Daytime running light brightness	10% / 20% / 30% / 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80%	FRM__03CT	Easy	BimmerCode
Daytime running light mode	Deactivated / Northern country comfort / Rings and tail lights (ECE Xenon) / Rings and tail lights (US Xenon) / Rings without tail lights (ECE) / Rings without tail lights (US) / Via high beam (US halogen, without tail lights) / Via low beam	FRM__03CT	Easy	BimmerCode

Display options iDrive system

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Display full text messages Keep the backup so you can undo it.	Active	HU_NBT, HU_NBT_EVO	Easy	BimmerCode
Pressure and temperature in tire pressure monitor Please note that the car has to be equipped with the required sensors. This option affects the display only and it is not possible to completely deactivate the tire pressure monitoring in the car.	Active / Not active	HU_CIC	Only if equipped	BimmerCode
Rear view camera zoom	Active / Not active	HU_NBT, HU_NBT_EVO	Easy	BimmerCode
Service history	Active / Not active	HU_CIC, HU_NBT, HU_NBT_EVO	Easy	BimmerCode
Start animation Please note that the animation is not visible every time you start the car, but only under certain circumstances.	ALPINA / BMW 1 / BMW 2 / BMW i / Christmas / Connected Drive 1 / Connected Drive 2 / M variant 1	HU_NBT	Easy	BimmerCode
Start animation Please note that the animation is not visible every time you start the car, but only under certain circumstances.	ALPINA / BMW i / Connected Drive / M variant 1 / M variant 2 / MINI John Cooper Works / MINI variant 1 / MINI variant 2	HU_NBT_EVO	Easy	BimmerCode
Start screen	Animation / Welcome screen	HU_NBT_EVO	Easy	BimmerCode
Tire pressure control Please note that the car has to be equipped with the required sensors to make this work.	Display pressure only / Display temperature and pressure / Not active	HU_NBT, HU_NBT_EVO	Only if equipped	BimmerCode
Volume popup	Active / Not active	HU_NBT, HU_NBT_EVO	Easy	BimmerCode
xView display	Active / Not active	HU_NBT, HU_NBT_EVO	Easy	BimmerCode

Display options instrument cluster

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Additional digital speed in speedometer	km/h / mph / Not active	KOMBI	Easy	BimmerCode
Average values reset	After 4 hours / After 8 hours / After every ride / Never	KOMBI	Easy	BimmerCode
Digital speed in board computer	Active / Not active	KOMBI	Easy	BimmerCode
Empty menu item in board computer	Active / Not active	KOMBI	Easy	BimmerCode
M Performance logo	Not active / BMW / M Performance / BMW i / M Performance X5 / M Performance X6	KOMBI	Easy	BimmerCode
Start logo	BMW / BMW i / M Performance / M Performance X5 / M Performance X6	KOMBI	Easy	BimmerCode
“Speed Limit Info” road sign type Please note that the car has to be equipped with the “Speed Limit Info” by factory.	Country-specific / Default / White Europe / White USA	KAFAS	Only if equipped	BimmerCode

Doors/windows

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Horn signal when locking the car with engine running	Active / Not active	CAS	Easy	BimmerCode
Lock after pulling away	Active / Not active	HU_NBT, HU_NBT_EVO	Easy	BimmerCode
Lock doors automatically	Not active / 2 km/h / 3 km/h / 5 km/h / 8 km/h / 10 km/h / 16 km/h / 20 km/h	CAS	Easy	BimmerCode
Unlock doors automatically Please note that this only works if the doors have been locked automatically before.	Active / Not active	CAS	Two-step	BimmerCode
Window lifter interruption when opening a door	Active / Not active	FRM__03CT	Easy	BimmerCode

Driving mode

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Start in ECO mode	Active / Not active	ICMQL	Easy	BimmerCode

Easy entry

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Easy entry protection area	0 mm / 10 mm / 20 mm / 30 mm / 40 mm / 50 mm / 60 mm / 70 mm	CBFS_PLX_1, CFAS_PLX_1	Easy	BimmerCode
Easy entry seat movement Please note that the car has to be equipped with electrically adjustable seats with memory function.	Active	CBFS_PLX_1, CFAS_PLX_1	Only if equipped	BimmerCode
Easy entry seat travel	10 mm / 20 mm / 30 mm / 40 mm / 50 mm / 60 mm / 70 mm / 80 mm	CBFS_PLX_1, CFAS_PLX_1	Easy	BimmerCode
Easy entry steering wheel inclination adjustment Please note that the car has to be equipped with an electrically adjustable steering wheel.	Active / Not active	FRM__03CT	Only if equipped	BimmerCode
Easy entry steering wheel longitudinal adjustment Please note that the car has to be equipped with an electrically adjustable steering wheel.	Active / Not active	FRM__03CT	Only if equipped	BimmerCode

Flash to Pass

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Flash to pass with bi-xenon	on / off	FRM	Easy	Carly

Fuel reserve warnings

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Low fuel warning 1	10 kilometers / 10 miles / 20 kilometers / 20 miles / 30 kilometers / 30 miles / 40 kilometers / 50 kilometers	KOMBI	Easy	BimmerCode
Low fuel warning 2	40 miles / 50 kilometers / 50 miles / 60 kilometers / 70 kilometers / 80 kilometers / 90 kilometers / Not active	KOMBI	Easy	BimmerCode

Gear Shift Indicator

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Gear shift indicator and suggestion 1/3 To activate this function, also activate other codings for ‘Gear shift indicator’.	on / off	KOMBI	Two-step	Carly
Gear shift indicator and suggestion 2/3 Only change with ‘Gear shift indicator 1/2’.	on / off	KOMBI	Two-step	Carly
Gear shift indicator in sport mode	on / off	KOMBI	Easy	Carly
Gear shift indicator current gear	on / off	KOMBI	Easy	Carly
Gear Shift Indicator menu	on / off	CIC	Easy	Carly

Headlight cleaning

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Headlight cleaning blocking time	3 minutes / 5 minutes / 10 minutes	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Headlight cleaning pause between injection pulses	600 ms / 800 ms / 1000 ms / 1200 ms / 1400 ms / 1600 ms / 1800 ms / 2000 ms	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Headlight cleaning system deactivation speed threshold	160 km/h / Not active	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Headlight washers	Active / Not active	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Number of washing operations for headlight cleaning	1 operation / 5 operations / 10 operations	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Number of water injection pulses during headlight cleaning	2 times / 3 times	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Water injection duration for headlight cleaning	600 ms / 800 ms / 1000 ms / 1200 ms / 1400 ms / 1600 ms / 1800 ms / 2000 ms	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Wipe cycles after front washing	1 time / 2 times / 3 times / 4 times / 5 times	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode

HUD

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
HUD music lists	Active / Not active	KOMBI	Easy	BimmerCode
HUD phone book	Active / Not active	KOMBI	Easy	BimmerCode
HUD telephone list	Active / Not active	KOMBI	Easy	BimmerCode
HUD turn signals (1 of 2) Please note that “HUD turn signals (2 of 2)” in the “Headunit” control unit has to be enabled additionally. This function is not supported, if the car is equipped with a fully digital instrument cluster.	Active / Not active	KOMBI	Two-step	BimmerCode
HUD turn signals (2 of 2) Please note that “HUD turn signals (1 of 2)” in the “Instrument Cluster” control unit has to be enabled additionally. It may also be necessary to enable the corresponding checkbox in the HUD settings in the iDrive system in the car.	Active / Not active	HU_CIC, HU_NBT, HU_NBT_EVO	Two-step	BimmerCode
HUD voice input	Active / Not active	KOMBI	Easy	BimmerCode

Interior Lights

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Interior lights after turning off	on / off	FRM	Easy	Carly

Lighting

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Fog lights off with high beam	Active / Not active	FRM__03CT	Easy	BimmerCode
High beam assistant automatic activation	Automatically / Manual	FRM__03CT	Easy	BimmerCode
Rain-light-sensor sensitivity	Insensitive / Normal / Sensitive / Very sensitive	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode

Mirrors

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Automatic mirror tilt Please note that your car has to be equipped with power folding mirrors.	Active / Not active	FRM__03CT	Only if equipped	BimmerCode
Automatic mirror tilt value	10% / 20% / 30% / 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80%	FRM__03CT	Easy	BimmerCode
Fold mirrors with convenient closing Please note that your car has to be equipped with power folding mirrors and that this option does not work for convertibles.	Active / Not active	FRM__03CT	Only if equipped	BimmerCode
Fold/unfold mirrors automatically (1 of 2) Please note that your car has to be equipped with power folding mirrors and that this option does not work for convertibles. “Fold/unfold mirrors automatically (2 of 2)” in the “Footwell Module” control unit has to be enabled additionally. Keep the backup so you can undo it.	Active	CAS	Two-step	BimmerCode
Fold/unfold mirrors automatically (2 of 2) Please note that your car has to be equipped with power folding mirrors and that this option does not work for convertibles. “Fold/unfold mirrors automatically (1 of 2)” in the “Car Access System” control unit has to be enabled additionally. Keep the backup so you can undo it.	Active	FRM__03CT	Two-step	BimmerCode
Mirror folding speed threshold	5 km/h / 10 km/h / 20 km/h / 30 km/h / 40 km/h / 50 km/h	FRM__03CT	Easy	BimmerCode
Mirror unfolding speed threshold	5 km/h / 10 km/h / 20 km/h / 30 km/h / 40 km/h / 50 km/h	FRM__03CT	Easy	BimmerCode

PDC

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Activate PDC when rolling backwards	Active / Not active	JBBF_E3_PDC, PMA_PDC	Easy	BimmerCode
PDC distance switch-off threshold	10 m / 20 m / 30 m / 40 m / 50 m / 100 m / 150 m / 200 m	JBBF_E3_PDC	Easy	BimmerCode
PDC distance switch-off threshold	10 m / 20 m / 30 m / 40 m / 50 m / 100 m / 150 m / 200 m	PMA_PDC	Easy	BimmerCode
PDC speed switch-off threshold	5 km/h / 10 km/h / 15 km/h / 20 km/h / 30 km/h / 36 km/h / 40 km/h / 50 km/h	JBBF_E3_PDC, PMA_PDC	Easy	BimmerCode

Retrofit

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
HiFi loudspeaker system Keep the backup so you can undo it.	Active	HU_NBT	Retrofit	BimmerCode
Steering wheel heating	Active / Not active	SZL	Retrofit	BimmerCode
Steering wheel with paddles	Active / Not active	SZL	Retrofit	BimmerCode

Seat heating/cooling

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Front backrests temperature level 1	30 °C / 31 °C / 32 °C / 33 °C / 34 °C / 35 °C	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Front backrests temperature level 2	36 °C / 37 °C / 38 °C / 39 °C / 40 °C / 41 °C	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Front backrests temperature level 3	42 °C / 43 °C / 44 °C / 45 °C / 46 °C / 47 °C	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Front seats temperature level 1	30 °C / 31 °C / 32 °C / 33 °C / 34 °C	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Front seats temperature level 2	35 °C / 36 °C / 37 °C / 38 °C / 39 °C / 40 °C	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Front seats temperature level 3	41 °C / 42 °C / 43 °C / 44 °C / 45 °C / 46 °C	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Rear backrests temperature level 1	30 °C / 31 °C / 32 °C / 33 °C / 34 °C / 35 °C	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Rear backrests temperature level 2	36 °C / 37 °C / 38 °C / 39 °C / 40 °C / 41 °C	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Rear backrests temperature level 3	42 °C / 43 °C / 44 °C / 45 °C / 46 °C / 47 °C	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Rear seats temperature level 1	30 °C / 31 °C / 32 °C / 33 °C / 34 °C	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Rear seats temperature level 2	35 °C / 36 °C / 37 °C / 38 °C / 39 °C / 40 °C	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Rear seats temperature level 3	41 °C / 42 °C / 43 °C / 44 °C / 45 °C / 46 °C	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Seat heating/cooling setting memory	15 minutes / 24 hours / Do not save / Unlimited	CBFS_PLX_1, CFAS_PLX_1	Easy	BimmerCode

Spoiler

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Raising speed for spoiler Raising speed has to be higher than the lowering speed. This function will only have an effect if the car is equipped with an electrical spoiler.	55 kph / 35 mph / 75 kph / 50 mph / 95 kph / 60 mph / 110 kph / 70 mph	HKL2	Only if equipped	Carly
Lowering speed for spoiler 2/2 Only change this function with ‘Lowering speed for spoiler 1/2’.	55 kph / 35 mph / 75 kph / 50 mph / 95 kph / 60 mph / 110 kph / 70 mph	HKL2	Two-step	Carly
Lowering speed spoiler 1/2 Lowering speed has to be lower than the raising speed. This function will only have an effect if the car is equipped with an electrical spoiler.	50 kph / 31 mph / 70 kph / 45 mph / 90 kph/ 55 mph	HKL2	Two-step	Carly

Sport displays

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Sport displays Please note that in some cars the engine control unit does not transmit the required values to the headunit and in this case the Sport displays will be displayed but remain functionless.	Active / Not active	HU_CIC, HU_NBT, HU_NBT_EVO	Easy	BimmerCode
Sport displays color	Orange / Red	HU_NBT, HU_NBT_EVO	Easy	BimmerCode

Steering wheel heating

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Steering wheel heating memory	15 minutes / 24 hours / Do not save / Unlimited	JBBFE, SZL	Easy	BimmerCode

Tail gate/Rear lid

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Optical confirmation – tail gate This coding only works if Comfort Access is installed in the car.	on / off	FZD	Two-step	Carly
Close trunk with keyfob If available, also activate ‘Close trunk with keyfob – addition’.	on / off	HKL – the HKL module is only available, if the car has a button to electronically close the tailgate/trunk lid	Two-step	Carly
Close trunk with footwell switch	on / off	HKL – the HKL module is only available, if the car has a button to electronically close the tailgate/trunk lid	Easy	Carly
Close trunk with keyfob – addition Only change this function with ‘Close trunk with keyfob’.	on / off	HKL – the HKL module is only available, if the car has a button to electronically close the tailgate/trunk lid	Two-step	Carly

Telephone

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Recent call list in HUD	on / off	KOMBI	Easy	Carly
Telephone contacts in HUD	on / off	KOMBI	Easy	Carly
Selection of ringtone	BMW / Mini	CIC	Easy	Carly
Use telephone ringtone	on / off	CIC	Easy	Carly
Phone contacts in ‘Office’ iDrive menu	on / off	NBT	Easy	Carly
Siri Eyes-Free button Siri has to be active on the iPhone.	on / off	NBT	Easy	Carly
Number of addresses/messages for storing	1 / 5 / 10 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 40 / 50	COMBOX	Easy	Carly

Tires

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Tire pressure menu in iDrive 1/3 Displaying values only works if the tires have tire pressure sensors installed.	off / pressure / pressure and temperature	NBT	Two-step	Carly
Tire pressure menu in iDrive 2/3 Only change this function with ‘Tire pressure menu in iDrive 1/3’.	on / off	NBT	Two-step	Carly
Tire pressure menu in iDrive 3/3 Only change this function with ‘Tire pressure menu in iDrive 1/3’.	on / off / off (alternative)	NBT	Two-step	Carly

Transmission

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Sport Automatic Transmission	Active / Not active	GKEB23	Easy	BimmerCode

Turn signals

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
One-touch turn signal cycles	1 time / 2 times / 3 times / 4 times / 5 times / 6 times	FRM__03CT	Easy	BimmerCode

Video

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Additional video codecs and formats Keep the backup so you can undo it.	Active	HU_NBT, HU_NBT_EVO	Easy	BimmerCode
Video via USB Keep the backup so you can undo it.	Active	HU_NBT, HU_NBT_EVO	Easy	BimmerCode

Welcome Lights

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Welcome Light activation	Light switch on auto / Light switch on auto or 2 / Not active	FRM__03CT	Easy	BimmerCode
Welcome Light lighting duration	5 seconds / 10 seconds / 15 seconds / 20 seconds / 30 seconds / 45 seconds / 60 seconds	FRM__03CT	Easy	BimmerCode
Welcome Lights fog lights Please note that this option only works for cars equipped with halogen or xenon headlights.	Hard on / Not active / Soft on (bulb) / Soft on (LED)	FRM__03CT	Only if equipped	BimmerCode
Welcome Lights high beam Please note that this option only works for cars equipped with halogen or xenon headlights.	Hard on / Not active / Soft on (bulb) / Soft on (LED)	FRM__03CT	Only if equipped	BimmerCode
Welcome Lights license plate lights Please note that this option only works for cars equipped with halogen or xenon headlights.	Hard on / Not active / Soft on (bulb) / Soft on (LED)	FRM__03CT	Only if equipped	BimmerCode
Welcome Lights low beam Please note that this option only works for cars equipped with halogen or xenon headlights.	Hard on / Not active / Soft on (bulb) / Soft on (LED)	FRM__03CT	Only if equipped	BimmerCode
Welcome Lights tail lights Please note that this option only works for cars equipped with halogen or xenon headlights.	Hard on / Not active / Soft on (bulb) / Soft on (LED)	FRM__03CT	Only if equipped	BimmerCode

Window cleaning

Setting	Choices	Module	Difficulty	Listed by
Complete wiper cycle	Active / Not active	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Wipe cycles after rear washing	1 time / 2 times / 3 times / 4 times / 5 times	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode
Wiper level switch back when stationary	Active / Not active	JBBFE	Easy	BimmerCode

Module names

ASD_01 Active Sound Design · CAS Car Access System · CBFS_PLX_1 Seat Module Passenger · CFAS_PLX_1 Seat Module Driver · FRM__03CT Footwell Module · GKEB23 Electronic Transmission Control · HU_CIC Headunit · HU_NBT Headunit · HU_NBT_EVO Headunit · ICMQL Integrated Chassis Management · IHKA_CBF Air Conditioning · JBBF_E3_PDC Park Distance Control · JBBFE Junction Box Passenger · KAFAS Camera-based Driver Assistance System · KOMBI Instrument Cluster · PMA_PDC Park Distance Control · SZL Steering Column Control Unit

What we left out

The apps also list settings that switch off or weaken safety equipment or lighting that US law requires, or that only make sense in other markets. We don't list them. For the F12 that is:

Bulb-failure monitoring, lamp warnings and LED-bulb conversion (61)
Safety warnings and notices (22)
Video or text while the car is moving (18)
Driver-assistance and camera thresholds (10)
Seat belt reminders and belt-status warnings (9)
Safety interlocks (starting without brake/clutch, top or lights while moving) (5)
Speedometer correction (4)
Emergency brake-light signal (Brake Force Display) (4)
Tire pressure monitoring on/off (1)
Pedestrian warning sound (electric and hybrid models) (1)
Speedometer scale changes (1)
Switching off or dimming US side-marker lights (required on US cars) (1)

Sources

Setting names, choices and modules are as the apps publish them, retrieved 2026-10-18. We have no relationship with either app and don't earn anything if you buy one.

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