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Vinboyblue · 09-23-2013, 12:08 PM

Is there a way to name your profile? Mines shows up as (_ _ _ _ _). Doesn't looks like I can enter a name, even when I click the blank dashes.

bimmermeupscoty · 09-23-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinboyblue

Is there a way to name your profile? Mines shows up as (_ _ _ _ _). Doesn't looks like I can enter a name, even when I click the blank dashes.

Yes, you can name it. It has been a while since I did this, but I think there is a way under the "Options" button when you have the profiles listed on the screen.

Maximus_850csi · 09-25-2013, 10:00 AM

Last night just before parking in garage, got out of the car while still running to move the big box fedex guy left blocking the way and noticed the right side fog light was on. Silly me of course I thought there was something wrong or perhaps left side fog got shut out by the fruits falling from the trees because of the season lately

Anyway after playing around I realized if the steering wheel is not centered and turned to either side then the fog light on that side turns on

I had no idea about this before.

UltimateB · 10-07-2013, 08:32 AM

I can't recall if this has been mentioned but since there are two memory seats per key fob this is what I do.

Memory 1 will have all my seat and mirror settings. For Memory 2, I lower the mirrors so that they see the ground. I use this when I park, to make sure I have enough space in between the lines, and when I need to parallel on the left, when it is a one way street. Since the driver mirror doesn't go down, this allows me to see the curb on that side.

sparc · 10-07-2013, 11:46 AM

I noticed when ASS shuts off the engine you can turn the steering wheel left/right and the engine will start up.

AweSam8 · 10-08-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by swamy

For those that didn't get bluetooth streaming for music enabled: Got the istream bluetooth adapter for $30 at bestbuy and was able to stream through the car stereo. Sounded all right with not much loss in fidelity. So, finally able to play music with the arm resting on the arm rest! I;m sure amazon has better & probably cheaper solutions but didn't have the patience for ut

Can you link me the product. I'm trying to figure out how to listen to music and use the nav on my iPhone at the same time in my car. I don't have the nav or enhanced Bluetooth.

pz619 · 10-08-2013, 10:49 PM

After 6 months of owning the car I learned there is a touch sensor to open the trunk. I previously had only used the key fob or interior trunk release.

rich1068 · 10-18-2013, 03:52 PM

I saw a tweet today from BMW_ParkLane that said

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If you leave your BMW still for a few weeks, the wipers will recycle (automatically) ensuring the wipers don’t stick

That's pretty clever.

CLittle · 10-18-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rich1068

I saw a tweet today from BMW_ParkLane that said

That's pretty clever.

Did they preface this feature by saying if you leave your bmw still for one week, the battery will die?

rich1068 · 10-19-2013, 05:48 AM

I'm assuming it will die due to the constant windscreen wiper wiggling.

swamy · 10-19-2013, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AweSam8

Can you link me the product. I'm trying to figure out how to listen to music and use the nav on my iPhone at the same time in my car. I don't have the nav or enhanced Bluetooth.

Here you go:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/aluratek...&skuId=6581843

There was another adapter mentioned here that you don't have to switch on every time but the name escapes me - you may want to check that out too. Also, the google maps ap lady fools iDrive into thinking she's on the phone when she's giving directions so it streams over the BT like a call - wonder if anyone else has tried aping that ap for general audio/video streaming

AweSam8 · 10-19-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by swamy

Here you go:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/aluratek...&skuId=6581843

There was another adapter mentioned here that you don't have to switch on every time but the name escapes me - you may want to check that out too. Also, the google maps ap lady fools iDrive into thinking she's on the phone when she's giving directions so it streams over the BT like a call - wonder if anyone else has tried aping that ap for general audio/video streaming

Hmmm.. well if that's true, that google maps uses bluetooth, I may not need this adapter. I wanna be able change tracks on my iphone 5 using the steering column while the iphone nav app gives me directions. This sounds like it can be accomplished without having to do anything. November can't come any sooner. Hurry up car!

rich1068 · 10-21-2013, 07:03 AM

Ahoy me hearties!

I found out today that as well as the other video formats compatible with Pro Media I can also play .mkv With a DTS soundtrack no less. Unexpected as most home media players struggle with .mkv

snowghost · 10-21-2013, 09:52 AM

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Ahoy me hearties!

I found out today that as well as the other video formats compatible with Pro Media I can also play .mkv With a DTS soundtrack no less. Unexpected as most home media players struggle with .mkv

Will our cars play DVD-Audio discs?

newoldbeemer · 10-24-2013, 08:47 PM

I just learned that google maps on the iPhone streams navigation voice directions to the speakers via Bluetooth whereas Apple maps doesn't. Useful to know, for people who don't have the built-in nav.

rich1068 · 10-25-2013, 02:46 AM

Hmm. Wonder if that works with Android too? I'll try that.

rich1068 · 10-25-2013, 05:38 AM

It appears not.

Vitoco · 10-25-2013, 06:06 AM

I´ve got Navigon on my Note 3, toyed with the program and in the settings I found options for streaming the voice directions to BT through either channel 1 or 2. So it´s most likely a function within the navigation app, has nothing to do with enhanced BT.

narlus · 10-25-2013, 09:14 AM

not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but the automatic volume adjustment based on car speed is pretty sweet.

i also didn't realize the headlights turned w/ the steering wheel when i bought the car. that's pretty sweet too.

Sleepwalker · 10-31-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by chip2058

This is the second pic I've seen of a gauge cluster like this. Does anyone know how to set the center screen to display white text? Or is that only on certain lines (I have sportline, is it maybe only on Modern)?

I have the Sportline. This white text is a "night and day"-feature. In daylight the text is white, at night it is orange like everything else.

G20_Transporter · 10-31-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pz619

After 6 months of owning the car I learned there is a touch sensor to open the trunk. I previously had only used the key fob or interior trunk release.

where is the touch sensor located to open trunk, i usually just kick my foot under but sometimes it does not respond to that

G20_Transporter · 10-31-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fj58

Car running + in gear + foot on brake + unfasten driver's seat belt + open door = Car puts itself into Park while audibly and visually scolding you.

i guess this only happens in automatic car

09-23-2013, 12:08 PM	#1035
Vinboyblue First Lieutenant 165 Rep 400 Posts Drives: BMW 335 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: CAnada iTrader: (0)	Is there a way to name your profile? Mines shows up as (_ _ _ _ _). Doesn't looks like I can enter a name, even when I click the blank dashes.
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09-25-2013, 10:00 AM	#1037
Maximus_850csi Member 26 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2023 F90 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Madison, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW S1000XR [0.00] 2018 YMB F80 [0.00]	Last night just before parking in garage, got out of the car while still running to move the big box fedex guy left blocking the way and noticed the right side fog light was on. Silly me of course I thought there was something wrong or perhaps left side fog got shut out by the fruits falling from the trees because of the season lately Anyway after playing around I realized if the steering wheel is not centered and turned to either side then the fog light on that side turns on I had no idea about this before. Last edited by Maximus_850csi; 09-25-2013 at 12:28 PM..
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10-07-2013, 08:32 AM	#1038
UltimateB Private 3 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2013 328i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I can't recall if this has been mentioned but since there are two memory seats per key fob this is what I do. Memory 1 will have all my seat and mirror settings. For Memory 2, I lower the mirrors so that they see the ground. I use this when I park, to make sure I have enough space in between the lines, and when I need to parallel on the left, when it is a one way street. Since the driver mirror doesn't go down, this allows me to see the curb on that side.
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10-07-2013, 11:46 AM	#1039
sparc plug 0 Rep 75 Posts Drives: e46 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I noticed when ASS shuts off the engine you can turn the steering wheel left/right and the engine will start up. __________________ Present: 2000 e46, 2009 Honda Pilot, 2013 F30 M-sport
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10-08-2013, 10:49 PM	#1041
pz619 Brigadier General 3282 Rep 3,257 Posts Drives: F87 M2C 6MT, Tesla 3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	After 6 months of owning the car I learned there is a touch sensor to open the trunk. I previously had only used the key fob or interior trunk release.
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10-19-2013, 05:48 AM	#1044
rich1068 has left the building 90 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I'm assuming it will die due to the constant windscreen wiper wiggling.
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10-21-2013, 07:03 AM	#1047
rich1068 has left the building 90 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Ahoy me hearties! I found out today that as well as the other video formats compatible with Pro Media I can also play .mkv With a DTS soundtrack no less. Unexpected as most home media players struggle with .mkv
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10-24-2013, 08:47 PM	#1049
newoldbeemer Major 269 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	I just learned that google maps on the iPhone streams navigation voice directions to the speakers via Bluetooth whereas Apple maps doesn't. Useful to know, for people who don't have the built-in nav. __________________ Has a bad car addiction
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10-25-2013, 02:46 AM	#1050
rich1068 has left the building 90 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hmm. Wonder if that works with Android too? I'll try that.
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10-25-2013, 05:38 AM	#1051
rich1068 has left the building 90 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It appears not.
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10-25-2013, 06:06 AM	#1052
Vitoco Infidel 122 Rep 1,102 Posts Drives: iX3 LCI M Pro Carbon B Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	I´ve got Navigon on my Note 3, toyed with the program and in the settings I found options for streaming the voice directions to BT through either channel 1 or 2. So it´s most likely a function within the navigation app, has nothing to do with enhanced BT. __________________ Dec. 2022: Fully loaded Carbon Black G08 iX3 LCI M Sport Pro Former: Glacier Ag. F31 328iA RWD M Sport oct. 2012, sold July 2022 \| Sport Automatic \| Adap. M Susp. \| Pano. Moonroof \| 20" ATS Racelight Grey w. Michelin PSS\| M Sport brakes \| Harman Kardon \| Elec. Seats \| PDC F&R \| ACC Stop&Go \| 335i MPE \| Perf. Parts \|
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10-25-2013, 09:14 AM	#1053
narlus Private 4 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2013 335xi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but the automatic volume adjustment based on car speed is pretty sweet. i also didn't realize the headlights turned w/ the steering wheel when i bought the car. that's pretty sweet too.
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