Surprises all the time?
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I read my very first manual very carefully--- that was when I got my first E49...then I did not read anything about my next car the E39. Then when I got my first E60 I read some.....then on current E60 i browsed the manual again.
I skipped some part..anything relating to NAV and Voice commands. But guess what? i just got a surprise yesterday. I was playing with my steering buttoms and suprisely i found out that i have some basic voice commands avaiable.
...the activation of bluetooth also gives us the capability to use ome voice commands...... (few members here clarified that to me...too many to mention them..but thanks to all)
I skipped some part..anything relating to NAV and Voice commands. But guess what? i just got a surprise yesterday. I was playing with my steering buttoms and suprisely i found out that i have some basic voice commands avaiable.
...the activation of bluetooth also gives us the capability to use ome voice commands...... (few members here clarified that to me...too many to mention them..but thanks to all)
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From: Toronto Canada
My Ride: 04 545A Dynamic Drive Pkg (Active Steering; Active Stabilization) Sport Pkg, Premium Sound, CD Changer, Rain sensor wipers, Red Rear reflectors
Sure does!
After the reading this thread, I went and located the 12v outlet on the passenger side!! I didn't know it was there... then I downloaded the pdf manuals including the M5's... omg, I want a M5! 507bhp, 200mips computer with 4 doors!
After the reading this thread, I went and located the 12v outlet on the passenger side!! I didn't know it was there... then I downloaded the pdf manuals including the M5's... omg, I want a M5! 507bhp, 200mips computer with 4 doors!
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I have to say my biggest surprise was when I needed a flashlight and had to use the interior lights. I opened the glove box and happened to come across a built-in BMW flashlight charged and ready to go. Finding that little subtle item really got to me. Just one of the many surprises I have had owning this vehicle.
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From: Iowa
My Ride: 2006 550i, Sport, Alpine White, Biege Interior, Steptronic, NAV, HUD, Ventilated Seats, Active Cruise, Active Steering, Comfort Access, Logic7, Sirius
Not sure how useful it will be but I thought it was cool that you can call any of the points of interest in the NAV database by selecting the Call option. Might come in handy some time.
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My Ride: G30 M550i
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Originally Posted by sjc550' post='197435' date='Nov 12 2005, 10:04 PM
Not sure how useful it will be but I thought it was cool that you can call any of the points of interest in the NAV database by selecting the Call option. Might come in handy some time.
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From: Houston, Texas
My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by hpowders' post='196442' date='Nov 10 2005, 06:56 PM
How about stuff that isn't in the manual but should be like:
holding the rear part of your key for 1.5 seconds to get the trunk to open.
holding the rear part of your key for 1.5 seconds to get the trunk to open.
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From: friscoo,CA -----> jakarta,indonesia
My Ride: '04 BMW E60 530 black/black
'05 Porsche Cayene S Black/gold
05' BMW M5
05' Bentley CGT
Originally Posted by Chorethorious' post='197397' date='Nov 12 2005, 07:00 PM
I have to say my biggest surprise was when I needed a flashlight and had to use the interior lights. I opened the glove box and happened to come across a built-in BMW flashlight charged and ready to go. Finding that little subtle item really got to me. Just one of the many surprises I have had owning this vehicle.
suprise suprise
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From: So Cal, USA
My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by m5lover' post='197475' date='Nov 12 2005, 09:45 PM
does bmw includes flashlights now??????
suprise suprise
suprise suprise
Now??? No... they've been including them since like 1990.
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From: friscoo,CA -----> jakarta,indonesia
My Ride: '04 BMW E60 530 black/black
'05 Porsche Cayene S Black/gold
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05' Bentley CGT
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From: Hong Kong
My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
I don't have a flash light for both my E39 and E60 here in HK but I got one for my E46 in Canada. Is a regional thing I guess.
