[shoptb]

Originally Posted by Micleg

So noone is using some of the 1-8 presets for radio stations?

1 - Partner's Cell Phone
2 - 89.7 WOSU Local NPR
3 - 105.7 The Brew Classic Rock
4 - 97.9 WNCI Top 40
5 - Work Address (Nav)
6 - Home Address (Nav)

Looking forward to having 2 more presets in the F30

[rohms3]

Originally Posted by Micleg

So noone is using some of the 1-8 presets for radio stations?

I find its easier to use voice commands or the HUD for the radio. I'm either listening to sirius or using the hard drive so the mode button on the wheels toggles between those, and then I can just scroll to the station using the HUD, or choose an artist with voice commands on the HD

I have my presets set for mostly phone numbers and menus that are more cumbersome to get to ie:

1 - phone #
2 - phone #
3 - phone #
4 - phone #
5 - nav to home
6 - traffic info
7 - poi search
8 - split screen on/off

[rohms3]

One thing that I nocited while I was playing around in settings was that you can get rid of the ECO Pro gauge on the extended display.

I feel the MPG gauge is more useful than a blue bar so I was happy to get rid of that

[wdlv]

@bcl0328

Shifting the lever to the left (automatic) puts you in sport mode, then from the left position if you shift up that puts you in manual. Both of these modes should bypass auto/stop.

@EF30

Regarding the roof, if you press "up," one click, the roof goes slightly ajar for ventilation. If you press backwards and "hold," once it will open all the way. Reverse to close, both "one" click.

[justinnum1]

Originally Posted by G-HOG

There's a little, paper clip-sized hole underneath the right side (US) mirror. Short press it once and the compass display will illuminate. You'll soon see why most people will leave it off. Its a bit of a bright distraction too close to the eye. If you check the onboard manual, you'll find a number of other functions of that pin hole button (search: compass).

huh? Are you saying all cars have the compass? I didnt get premium but if press a pin Sized hole under the mirror it will turn on?

[PrinceBarin]

Originally Posted by smohr33

One thing that I nocited while I was playing around in settings was that you can get rid of the ECO Pro gauge on the extended display.

I feel the MPG gauge is more useful than a blue bar so I was happy to get rid of that

Cool, can we get a pic of that?

[PrinceBarin]

Originally Posted by justinnum1

huh? Are you saying all cars have the compass? I didnt get premium but if press a pin Sized hole under the mirror it will turn on?

Good question. Any chance you could try this today and report back?

[rohms3]

Originally Posted by PrinceBarin

Cool, can we get a pic of that?

Not my pictures, but...


Instead of the blue ECO bar



You can keep the MPG gauge that is normally displayed

[bcl0328]

but that is in sport+ mode. any mode that isn't eco pro shows mpg, even comfort.

[rohms3]

Originally Posted by bcl0328

but that is in sport+ mode. any mode that isn't eco pro shows mpg, even comfort.

Correct, those aren't my pictures.

I'm saying that I've adjusted the options so it shows mpg in every mode, including ECO. No more ECO guage which IMO was useless

[Vervain]

Originally Posted by justinnum1

huh? Are you saying all cars have the compass? I didnt get premium but if press a pin Sized hole under the mirror it will turn on?

Can someone please check this out

[carconvert]

Originally Posted by Anodite10

Can someone please check this out

Have a CDN luxury line w/premium package and I dont see a pin sized hole under the mirror

[Sephanite]

For the shortcut keys. Can't u just voice recognition "destination home"?

And voice recognition radio station and call?

[Raspartan]

Originally Posted by justinnum1

one weird thing is when you gently touch the button, not pressing it but touch it, it recognizes you have your finger on it, idk...its cool

According to one of the video reviews, soft-touching the buttons will display what that button is programmed for. Sounds like a nice touch, no pun intended.

[MacAttackBMW]

A few good ones I was going to say were already mentioned. I was particularly impressed that my iPhone address book uploaded automatically and I could immediately use voice to call specific people by name - no training needed.

[PrinceBarin]

I'm losing hope with this compass thing.

[justinnum1]

Originally Posted by Raspartan

According to one of the video reviews, soft-touching the buttons will display what that button is programmed for. Sounds like a nice touch, no pun intended.

Yea, its pretty cool, i mean just gently touching the button ever so slightly and it displays what the preset is

Originally Posted by PrinceBarin

I'm losing hope with this compass thing.

Im about 99.9% sure our cars without premium dont have the compass

[ric124]

Originally Posted by justinnum1

Yea, its pretty cool, i mean just gently touching the button ever so slightly and it displays what the preset is


Im about 99.9% sure our cars without premium dont have the compass

YES! we got 0.1% of hope for a compass

[justinnum1]

lol, will check tomorrow, i have an interview in the morning, will check on my way

[ric124]

Look what i found on page 143

[justinnum1]

yea, but i think you need premeium package to get digital compass

[Number]

Originally Posted by MacAttackBMW

A few good ones I was going to say were already mentioned. I was particularly impressed that my iPhone address book uploaded automatically and I could immediately use voice to call specific people by name - no training needed.

Does it automatically upload ALL the contacts form your iPhone? Or can you upload specific ones?