"Neat tricks" thread!
01-06-2011, 07:33 AM
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01-06-2011, 01:20 PM
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news -- I don't think you'll get any US dealer to activate this feature (I don't think it's even possible to do with the US based software...) The all close feature does work with the key in the door or, if you have comfort access, you can hold your hand on the lock area of the door handle and everything will close.
I'm not sure if it's a specific option that we have that takes away that compartment or if it's something new with the LCI cars. What options do you have that are common to my options?
I'm not sure if it's a specific option that we have that takes away that compartment or if it's something new with the LCI cars. What options do you have that are common to my options?
I suspect the storage compartment (or lack thereof) is related to whether or not the car is fitted with certain electronic options that would occupy the storage space...but not sure.
01-06-2011, 10:58 PM
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Stupid but hey, i'm trying to contribute:
-I rename my cellphone to catch phrases so when bluetooth connects and I'm under the communications tab, it'll display that phrase. Keep it under 8 characters.
-Probably already known, but when you highlight a station, selecting RDS will enable station information/songs to be displayed.
-I always leave the rear armrest down. Why? 2 more cupholders.
-I rename my cellphone to catch phrases so when bluetooth connects and I'm under the communications tab, it'll display that phrase. Keep it under 8 characters.
-Probably already known, but when you highlight a station, selecting RDS will enable station information/songs to be displayed.
-I always leave the rear armrest down. Why? 2 more cupholders.
01-07-2011, 04:49 AM
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My Ride: | 2006 550i | Silver Gray Metallic | Sport Package | 6-speed MT | Logic7 | NAV | CWP | Tan Dakota Leather | Stock 124s | 35% tint |
This probably doesn't classify as "neat" for most, but I'm always amazed when I randomly learn something new about the car after almost 2 years. I just yesterday noticed this warning bar thing around the tach. The manual indicates that this moves lower in the RPMs to indicate engine warning due to temperature. My car was out in the cold at the dealership (brake recall) for about 6 hours before I picked it up. When i got in the bar was at like 4K RPMs and then began to move as the car warmed up.
Always garaged, so I guess this has never surfaced for me before.
Always garaged, so I guess this has never surfaced for me before.
01-07-2011, 05:17 AM
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Here is one that I have just found out... (after 3 BMW's) most cars have a little tab under the rear view mirror to dip the mirror if some idiot has their high beams on behind you... but as most BM's now have mirrors that auto tint when they detect bright lights behind you..... I did not know that you can spin the red clowns nose to manually dip the mirror too.. you learn something new everyday.
this feature is also great if female passengers have low cut tops on
- now if only BMW could develop the mirror to auto detect that 
this feature is also great if female passengers have low cut tops on
- now if only BMW could develop the mirror to auto detect that
01-07-2011, 12:36 PM
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Here is one that I have just found out... (after 3 BMW's) most cars have a little tab under the rear view mirror to dip the mirror if some idiot has their high beams on behind you... but as most BM's now have mirrors that auto tint when they detect bright lights behind you..... I did not know that you can spin the red clowns nose to manually dip the mirror too.. you learn something new everyday.
this feature is also great if female passengers have low cut tops on - now if only BMW could develop the mirror to auto detect that
this feature is also great if female passengers have low cut tops on
- now if only BMW could develop the mirror to auto detect that
01-07-2011, 03:19 PM
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01-07-2011, 07:03 PM
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THE ANTI CAR-JACKING FEATURE
(Copied from a previous post of mine).
I was first told about this by a BMW tech. I think it is intentional and may be due to technology leftover from the comfort access.
The way it was explained to me was that it could be used as an anti car-jacking feature in non comfort access cars.
It allows you to drive the car without the key in: thus if you are unlucky enough to be car-jacked , you just let the thieves take your car.They will assume that the key is in the ignition because the engine is on. As soon as they stop and turn off the ignition they will be unable to turn the car on again as they have no key.
The guy who told me worked for BMW emergency services and said he did this all the time with his 5 series tourer as he was often called to unsavoury locations to assist drivers.
The procedure is:-
1) start the car as normal.
2) stop the engine ( you do not have to leave the engine running for 30 secs unlike previously stated)
3) remove key
4) Put the key in your pocket ( very important not to leave the key lying in the car for obvious reasons).
5)put foot on brake and press start engine button. you have only about 10 secs to do this.
6) Voila ! You can drive without the key.
You can also lock the car with the engine running using this method which may be handy on winter days to warm up the car before you get in.
(Copied from a previous post of mine).
I was first told about this by a BMW tech. I think it is intentional and may be due to technology leftover from the comfort access.
The way it was explained to me was that it could be used as an anti car-jacking feature in non comfort access cars.
It allows you to drive the car without the key in: thus if you are unlucky enough to be car-jacked , you just let the thieves take your car.They will assume that the key is in the ignition because the engine is on. As soon as they stop and turn off the ignition they will be unable to turn the car on again as they have no key.
The guy who told me worked for BMW emergency services and said he did this all the time with his 5 series tourer as he was often called to unsavoury locations to assist drivers.
The procedure is:-
1) start the car as normal.
2) stop the engine ( you do not have to leave the engine running for 30 secs unlike previously stated)
3) remove key
4) Put the key in your pocket ( very important not to leave the key lying in the car for obvious reasons).
5)put foot on brake and press start engine button. you have only about 10 secs to do this.
6) Voila ! You can drive without the key.
You can also lock the car with the engine running using this method which may be handy on winter days to warm up the car before you get in.
