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I discovered this feature playing around with the Sat radio the other day searching for X'mas tunes. Had the idrive screen open and just touched one of the preset radio buttons and noticed the channel information popped up at the top of the idrive screen. Didn't have to push the button at all. So I ran my finger across all the preset buttons and each one popped up the respective preset channel info. Apparently the preset buttons are touch sensitive.
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That's how I have mine. Plus 2 radio presets, and one that goes the radio preset index list.... ; ) Clever - until someone else gets in and tries to retune as if they were in a normal car, and ends up dialling your better have, entering your home destination and closing the screen in one quick move! David
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1) For cars equipped with iPod/USB built after Sept 2010, a new "Combox" system is used. Among other things, this lets you pipe both control and audio from an iPod to the car using the standard Apple white dock/USB cable. The BMW "Y" cable is no longer needed. The main benefit I see to this is that the longer Apple cable is more useful if you have an iPhone and want to leave it out and accessible for using apps, making calls, etc. The Apple cable is thin enough and long enough to route out of the center console. It also charges the iPod/iPhone. 2) This is more of a "new to BMW dummy" observation. For cars *without* the auto-dim mirror, you can twist the translucent-gray gumdrop knob on the bottom of the mirror to toggle the dim mode. I was fumbling with the mirror while driving in the dark for the first time the other night, and couldn't figure out how to dim the mirror. The manual explained it pretty clearly. 3) if you get the M package and don't opt for power seats, the M sport seats have 5 levers and one button (lumbar) for adjustment. It's unreal how well they can be dialed in, but if you're an engineer like me, you could spend hours tweaking them. These controls are mirror opposite on the passenger seat. I was surprised that the passenger gets so much control. |
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12-11-2010, 01:18 PM | #92 |
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What's the secret for programming the touch sensitive buttons? Do you perform the function that you want the button to perform and then hold the button down for a few seconds to lock in this function?
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One thing I've noticed is the roof raise/lower buttons. Is it me or does the lower button's LED light never come on... it's always the raise button that either flashes green, lights green, or blinks red. |
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My thought, on what I've always hoped the whole rain senor option, would do (sorta on topic) The situation: Car parked, top down, rain begins to fall. (eekk) lurking in sleep mode is the Rain Sensor Gremlin (RSG) RSG, notices rain drops and he sends a message & wakes up the Air Bag Gremlin (ABG) and checks to see IF, someone is sitting in the driver/passenger seat..... <seat sensing occurring> . . <seat sensing occurring> . . "Hey RSG, this is the ABG, seats are empty... do your thing" "Roger ABG, I"m on it" The trusty RSG comes to the rescue and closes the top, windows, and return to sleep mode. All complete within 30 seconds.... and no panic mode "its raining where are the keys" This should be standard in all cars: cabriolet - coupe w/sunroof - w/sunroof closed but windows down or vented - RSG saves the day! BMW - are you listening....
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Thought I saw a post about telescoping steering wheel. This would make things a lot easier for me. I'm average height and don't think I have stubby arms, but when the seat is pushed back to where my legs feel right, the wheel feels too far away. If my arms are comfortable, I feel like I'm driving like grandma.
Noob to this site. Just got my SG/CR 3.0 on 6/20. Last Bimmer was a 328i Alpine White coupe. This car is far more fun. Anyone have a recommendation for winter sets I can get through Tirerack? |
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07-23-2011, 09:44 AM | #103 | |
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Great idea! Wonder if that would work if your butler poured a bucket of water on your car? |
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07-23-2011, 11:47 AM | #104 |
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Not sure, but if he did, I'd fire him!
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1) Under the lid of the armrest, what is the little velcro pocket for? I'm guessing it held a keyring that came with the car? (The CA handed me mine with my key) 2) In the trunk, what is the plastic bar that is stowed on the floor? 3) When I turn on the AC, it seems to ignore the temperature setting and always blast icy cold air. The "auto" feature seems to control the only the fan speed and not the air temperature? |
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The Velcro pocket is great for stowing an iPod or iPhone. There is a convenient slit in it for cable.
The bar in trunk is part of their weird cargo net solution. You can use it to secure grocery bags, etc. I think of you have a pass-through it is also used to hold skis securely. |
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2. You have the Through Loading option (part of the Cold Weather package) and the bar is for supporting the backend of skis. It attaches to the two uprights in the back of the trunk. See owners manual page 100. 3. I think that is how all my car air conditioners have worked, they cool air to the max but the fan controls the flow (and effectively the amount of cooling). The center vents supposedly can mix in some outside air with the little thumb wheel, but I have never seen that being effective. |
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When the auto is OFF, then besides the fan speed you can set the cool/warm but the flow is constant. |
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My old Acura TL used to: - provide the requested temp, if cabin temperature was at desired temp - max cold and max fan if cabin was >> desired temp - slightly colder than desired if sun sensor detected bright sun |
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