"Neat tricks" thread!
02-28-2010, 01:15 PM
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Something I just found out. If when listening to the radio to Press and hold the Track Forward button on the steering wheel it Scans the stations to the Right, same thing works with Track Back and it Scans to the Left.
02-28-2010, 05:15 PM
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yes...the song list shows up on the i-drive screen, you use the i-drive knob to scroll though the songs and select the one you want...this is a really nice feature!
03-01-2010, 07:45 AM
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This happens because your E-brake is up, when the E-brake lever is pulled up to engage the E-brake it blocks the armrest from locking into place. This isn't a feature and it has no idea if you are in drive or park. If you are parked and the E-brake is down you will be able to lock the arm rest in place. The E-brake just physically blocks the armrest from extending fully when up
03-02-2010, 06:20 PM
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Yeah start without the key in the key holder is nice but here is one thing, do you have to put the key back in to turn the engine off. Cuz when i try to turn the car off without the key, the radio and the indicator lights are still on. i have to put the key back in , start the car and off again.
03-03-2010, 09:36 AM
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Try this - simply press the Start button a second time (with fob still out). This will completely turn off the car. 
Yeah start without the key in the key holder is nice but here is one thing, do you have to put the key back in to turn the engine off. Cuz when i try to turn the car off without the key, the radio and the indicator lights are still on. i have to put the key back in , start the car and off again.
03-03-2010, 06:15 PM
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In my 6 Speed manual - at a complete stop with the car in 1st gear/clutch in - the brakes will hold the car in place for tree seconds to help you on a hill.
03-03-2010, 06:16 PM
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03-03-2010, 09:52 PM
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05-09-2010, 11:27 PM
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One minor note about this -- it doesn't increase or decrease in 5mph increments, it rounds it to the next 5mph increment. In other words, if you're cruise is already set to 58mph, pressing the lever forward two clicks will take you up 2mph to 60, not to 63mph (which would be adding 5mph to 58...)
I know, I know, I'm anal!
You guys are just going to have to deal with it!! 
I know, I know, I'm anal!
You guys are just going to have to deal with it!! 
that is anal!
05-25-2010, 11:47 PM
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My Ride: E60 535d. Heated memory front seats. Auto dimming mirror and fold in mirrors. Logic 7 system. Extended voice control. Xenons and headlight washers.
Any more tips? Have just picked up a used 535d and loving this thread.