BMW Optional Equipment System

Active Cruise Control, blind spot detection

Codeable settings
3
Sections
Active Cruise Control, Blind spot detection, Driving assistance
Definition versions
3

The BMW Optional Equipment System coding unit manages features like Active Cruise Control and blind spot detection. CarCoding allows you to modify three specific settings within this unit on supported vehicles.

You can adjust the Active Cruise Control default distance, the Blind spot detection activation speed, and the Lane Change Assistant. This unit is read from the car via SVK for F/G series models.

Active Cruise Control

SettingDescription
Active Cruise Control default distanceThe default distance level of the Active Cruise Control on activation.

Blind spot detection

SettingDescription
Blind spot detection activation speedThe speed at which the blind spot detection system is activated.

Driving assistance

SettingDescription
Lane Change Assistant (3 of 3)Activation of the Lane Change Assistant for vehicles with “Driving Assistant Professional” and the entry “8TR Additional decoding function” in the vehicle order.\n\nPlease note that “Lane Change Assistant (1 of 3)” must also be activated in the “Body Domain Controller” control unit and “Lane Change Assistant (2 of 3)” in the “Headunit” control unit.\n\nThe usage of this option is subject to legal regulations in some countries, including the EU. Please check the applicable regulations in your country before using this feature.

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Frequently asked questions

What can be coded in the BMW Optional Equipment System unit?

CarCoding defines 3 codeable settings for this unit; examples: Active Cruise Control default distance, Blind spot detection activation speed, Lane Change Assistant (3 of 3).

Which BMWs have the Optional Equipment System unit?

On F and G series the unit is read from the car via SVK; whether your car has it depends on its equipment.

Which adapter do I need?

An ELM327-based OBD2 adapter with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is all you need; the app runs on iPhone and Android and is free to download.

Get CarCoding

Connect your ELM327 adapter, read fault codes, and browse module settings on supported vehicles.

The app is free to download.