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07-21-2008, 04:21 PM
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The driver's and passenger's Temperature Control Knobs have a "notch" in the metal ring which shows where you have the tempurature set (i.e. 70). Is that small notch supposed to light up? The center of the knob (Manual Air Distribution) lights up but the outside Temp ring "notch" does not. Is it supposed to? Thanks.
07-21-2008, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='629513' date='Jul 21 2008, 08:48 PM
Take a look at a picture of Iceman's dash at night -- does your car look like this?
07-21-2008, 07:30 PM
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One of the things I don't like about the E60 dash at night is the lack of lighting for the air vent controls. They are completely dark so you have to feel around which is kind of silly when you consider that the cheapest cars on the planet have them lit. My E39 did as well, so not sure why BMW removed this simple feature. Hmmm ... wondering if new 7 has them lit now ... If it does the F10 will as well ...
Come to think of it though, this is the ONLY thing I don't like about the E60's interior at night. I don't remember if the center console has an interior light either. If not, it should.
Rambling ... sorry.
And I agree that Rudy is not only a great asset to these unofficial forums but to BMW as well.
Come to think of it though, this is the ONLY thing I don't like about the E60's interior at night. I don't remember if the center console has an interior light either. If not, it should.
Rambling ... sorry.
And I agree that Rudy is not only a great asset to these unofficial forums but to BMW as well.
07-21-2008, 07:38 PM
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Nobody should have the power to light up their knob 
07-21-2008, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='629498' date='Jul 21 2008, 05:16 PM
I thought the title of this thread said snobs at first. 
Knobs..
Nobody should have the power to light up their knob
07-21-2008, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='629588' date='Jul 21 2008, 11:38 PM
Nobody should have the power to light up their knob
Oh Yeah ?!!!
07-21-2008, 07:52 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i TITANIUM GREY II on Black Dakota Lthr, Comfort Seats, Sports PKG, Premium PKG, Active/Dynamic Drive, NAV, Winter Package.
Rudy, what are the white or blue lights next to heating seat light? I don't have those on my 545i.
Originally Posted by Rudy' post='629513' date='Jul 21 2008, 09:48 PM
Take a look at a picture of Iceman's dash at night -- does your car look like this?
07-21-2008, 11:40 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Space Gray 550i, Light Poplar Wood, Anthracite Head Liner, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Front Ventilated Comfort Seats in Black Nasca Leather, NAV, HUD, Active Steering, Comfort Access, Night Vision, Lane Deviation Warning, Active Cruise Control, Heated Rear Seats, Folding Rear Seats, Power Shade w/ Rear Side-Shades, Rear Air Bags, Logic 7, HD Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, iPod/USB Adapter. Car in BMW Body Shop, estimated completion 01/24/07.
New heated- and ventilated-seat controls have single LEDs on the switch with three stages of brightness for the level of heating or ventilation, rather than three separate LEDs each.