I Decided What I hate Most About My Car
05-17-2009, 10:57 PM
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It is usually 90+ here in the summer. When I go to take my dog out before leaving for work, I like the idea of starting my car and letting the AC run, this way when i get back let my dog inside, I can get in a cool car, especially wearing pants, a long sleeve shirt, and a tie. Unfortunately you have to hit the brake to start the car, which requires getting in. So i usually put the key in, lean in, one hand on the brake, one hand on the start button. I am sure my neighbors are wondering what the hell I am doing.
that and the fact that i cant view my ipod contents without making playlists. I now have a lot of long "on the go" playlists because I will want to hear something, i will pull the ipod out of the glovebox and make a quick OTG Playlist. then hook the ipod back up.
but really, i started this thread because of the brake and starting thing. what is the purpose of this?
that and the fact that i cant view my ipod contents without making playlists. I now have a lot of long "on the go" playlists because I will want to hear something, i will pull the ipod out of the glovebox and make a quick OTG Playlist. then hook the ipod back up.
but really, i started this thread because of the brake and starting thing. what is the purpose of this?
05-17-2009, 10:58 PM
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Why don't you just set your auto-climate setting (via iDrive in the "Parked Car" menu of climate controls) to turn on at a certain time in the AM so you don't have to start your car?
http://www.e60.net/information/2008_..._Manual_US.pdf
pg 115 and 116
oh yeah, and the whole "brake thing": I believe it is a safety measure....kinda like those stupid seat belts and that annoying chime if you don't buckle it
http://www.e60.net/information/2008_..._Manual_US.pdf
pg 115 and 116
oh yeah, and the whole "brake thing": I believe it is a safety measure....kinda like those stupid seat belts and that annoying chime if you don't buckle it
05-17-2009, 11:00 PM
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engine not on = no cold air
Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='881748' date='May 17 2009, 11:58 PM
Why don't you just set your auto-climate setting (via iDrive) to turn on at a certain time in the AM so yo don't have to start your car?
05-17-2009, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by myfootsmells' post='881750' date='May 18 2009, 12:00 AM
engine not on = no cold air
You just have to set it daily...I've used it in the summer when I have lunch meetings...(I know I cheated, I edited my original post
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05-17-2009, 11:06 PM
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just 90 degrees!! sh*t it was 102 today in Vegas, hot as hell. and it will only get hotter! today is a record heat for the day and it ain't even summer yet.
to answer you question about the brakes, i'm guessing its a safety feature so your car wont take off at start up? i honestly don't see how it could happen if the car is in park or neutral...what do you guys think? and yeah i gotta start using the auto a/c....
to answer you question about the brakes, i'm guessing its a safety feature so your car wont take off at start up? i honestly don't see how it could happen if the car is in park or neutral...what do you guys think? and yeah i gotta start using the auto a/c....
05-17-2009, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='881756' date='May 18 2009, 03:05 AM
read again...LCI models have that function sir... You just have to set it daily...I've used it in the summer when I have lunch meetings...
(I know I cheated, I edited my original post)
You just have to set it daily...I've used it in the summer when I have lunch meetings...(I know I cheated, I edited my original post
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05-17-2009, 11:07 PM
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psssh. cheater!
Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='881756' date='May 18 2009, 12:05 AM
read again...LCI models have that function sir... You just have to set it daily...I've used it in the summer when I have lunch meetings...
(I know I cheated, I edited my original post)
You just have to set it daily...I've used it in the summer when I have lunch meetings...(I know I cheated, I edited my original post
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05-17-2009, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='881759' date='May 18 2009, 02:06 AM
i have seen that auto ventelation setting. i wont actually blow cold air though? will it?
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='881759' date='May 18 2009, 12:06 AM
i have seen that auto ventelation setting. i wont actually blow cold air though? will it?
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Originally Posted by e6t.lab.rat' post='881758' date='May 18 2009, 03:06 AM
just 90 degrees!! sh*t it was 102 today in Vegas, hot as hell. and it will only get hotter! today is a record heat for the day and it ain't even summer yet.
to answer you question about the brakes, i'm guessing its a safety feature so your car wont take off at start up? i honestly don't see how it could happen if the car is in park or neutral...what do you guys think? and yeah i gotta start using the auto a/c....
to answer you question about the brakes, i'm guessing its a safety feature so your car wont take off at start up? i honestly don't see how it could happen if the car is in park or neutral...what do you guys think? and yeah i gotta start using the auto a/c....