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Dec 21, 2013 | 10:12 AM

#431

Redtwin

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My Ride: 2006 535d Sport

Quote:

Originally Posted by aw3964

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.

What year is your car?. Do you have upgraded audio?. I have been looking for RDS on my car since seeing it mentioned in the manual, but either my car doesn't have RDS or I don't know what I am looking for.

Jan 3, 2014 | 08:10 AM

#432

n8s 550i

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My Ride: 550i sport with the works!

An item I stumbled across while reading the manual (yeah, I'm that crazy) that hasn't been brought up yet...

If you shut off the engine and then spin the fan speed adjustment knob, it will kick on the fan for a while after the car is shut off. This is much like the after run fan setting found under the comfort and climate section of i-drive, but the manual says it is specific to maintaining the temperature in the cabin during short stops. Honestly, I use it after I've picked up lunch so my car doesn't smell like Thai food when I next get in it.

For those playing at home, it's on page 117, under the title "Residual Heat".

Jan 3, 2014 | 05:24 PM

#433

seablue550i

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My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i Sport Deep Sea Blue

Nice tricks. I didnt know that

Jan 4, 2014 | 01:54 AM

#434

smurf520i

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My Ride: 2004 E60 520i SE 2.2 Auto

Close the windows using the old car key

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Originally Posted by Geo

If you have one of the older "key" based BMWs, you can simply insert your key into the driver's door and turn and hold to the lock position. That will automatically close all the windows including the sunroof.

Just hold the Close button on your car key depressed and it will cause the windows to close, release when the desired windows' position has been achieved.

Same trick for opening, just hold the Open button depressed.

Nov 1, 2015 | 07:13 AM

#435

five4life

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Probably old news but, After unlocking the doors hold the unlock button and all the windows lower and the sunroof opens

Nov 3, 2015 | 05:51 PM

#436

cmyachtie

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From: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

My Ride: 2004 545i+BT+AUX+Coding

Model Year: 2004

Engine: N62

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgetsch

actually i believe its used for emergency stopping. by only using only either the left or right signals (obviously you would use the side facing traffic) you can save battery power if the car is going to be sitting for a while.

Actually this feature is used extensively in Europe when parking overnight on those narrow roads there by turning the non-curb side parking lights on, will not significantly drain battery in one night either. Rarely used here on this side of the pond though.....

Funny thing about the light switch I read in this thread, when got my 545 4 yrs ago the switch was pushed in never knew it could be pulled out till I read this here....lol