Things you didnt know about your 3 series.

snowboarder21 · 08-28-2010, 01:30 AM

how do you lock people inside of the car?? there is a unlock button under the nav.

MCMLXXXIX · 08-28-2010, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by alexckma

on the coupe: the windows wont do the "auto-up" when the door is open

I hate that so much

Kongen71 · 08-28-2010, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunder Dump

Y'all don't have a handle in the inside trunklid like the E93s?

I have (had) all E9* versions and they all had the handle. I thought it was commonly known

but I first saw it on my E91 where it's of course easier to spot

Kongen71 · 08-28-2010, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Nr!qUe

'A' with circle is automatic recirculation. It will automatically switch between recycled air and the outside air. The circle by itself is to have the recirculation always on.

with the green light not on either sign you are drawing air from outside

to add to that the automatic recirculation works with a sensor checking for excaust gases etc. If the level gets too high it switches to recirculation - otherwise it's always on outside air.

RaPiDneSs · 08-28-2010, 01:26 PM

Why does my right signal blinker blink faster than my left blinker??

Kongen71 · 08-28-2010, 02:01 PM

Probably because one light is broke on the side blinking fast

Coolieman1220 · 08-28-2010, 02:50 PM

I JUST FIGURED THIS OUT TODAY!!!

I CAN SET OFF MY ALARM VIA THE PANIC BUTTON WHILE DRIVING!!!!

It sounds like a siren and i'm pulling someone over!!!

Kongen71 · 08-28-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Coolieman1220

I JUST FIGURED THIS OUT TODAY!!!

I CAN SET OFF MY ALARM VIA THE PANIC BUTTON WHILE DRIVING!!!!

It sounds like a siren and i'm pulling someone over!!!

LMAO - can be handy. Fine them and ask to pay cash

RaPiDneSs · 08-28-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kongen71

Probably because one light is broke on the side blinking fast

You're right bro thanks

TTG · 08-29-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by alexckma

on the coupe: the windows wont do the "auto-up" when the door is open

I just discovered this recently as well. I wonder if my 2007 was the same way?

g_rant · 08-29-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Coolieman1220

I JUST FIGURED THIS OUT TODAY!!!

I CAN SET OFF MY ALARM VIA THE PANIC BUTTON WHILE DRIVING!!!!

It sounds like a siren and i'm pulling someone over!!!

nice

jmyang · 08-30-2010, 12:09 AM

do anyone experience "Battery Charge Level Low" warning in your 3 series. Please advice how to fix it and does that cover under factory warranty? Thank you

Kongen71 · 08-30-2010, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jmyang

do anyone experience "Battery Charge Level Low" warning in your 3 series. Please advice how to fix it and does that cover under factory warranty? Thank you

Do you have a lot of short drives? In my wifes '07 330i (US 328i) the battery died last year but no warning first. Was replaced by BMW - no cost. P.S. maybe different in the US. You probably have Brake Regeneration System on your '09 - you have warranty - go to your dealer.

wrickem · 08-30-2010, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by snowboarder21

how do you lock people inside of the car?? there is a unlock button under the nav.

If you leave someone in the car and lock it with your fob, the unlock button on the dash won't work and neither will the "double pull" on the handle. They're your captives until you come back.

rhodesman · 08-30-2010, 08:18 AM

With the lights on "auto" you can turn them on if off by pushing the fog light button. The lights still work like auto lights and will shut off when the car does.

This is great for bad weather as it's law where I am that your lights must be on if your wipers are but I would forget I had my lights on otherwise.

Kongen71 · 08-30-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rhodesman

With the lights on "auto" you can turn them on if off by pushing the fog light button. The lights still work like auto lights and will shut off when the car does.

This is great for bad weather as it's law where I am that your lights must be on if your wipers are but I would forget I had my lights on otherwise.

I didn't know that. On my '09 E92 the lights turn on automatically if the wipers are on.

PiperD · 08-30-2010, 03:22 PM

Haven't been in this thread for a while:

Press the B/C button on the turn-signal stalk to dismiss warnings (ie, low fuel, speed limit reached, door open). Note that some will return though (low tire pressure, low fuel with less than 50km reserve, etc).

The radio volume will be lowered the next time you go to radio-readiness if it was previously turned on and left at a high volume.

You can turn the radio on with the ignition completely off by pressing the radio on/off button (ie, no need to press Start/Stop at all). The settings will be overridden by your key once you actually hit Start/Stop.

* some observations made on an '11 w/ iDrive, and may not apply to non-iDrive or pre-LCI/pre-'11
** too lazy to check if any of these appear in TFM.

BTM · 08-30-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PiperD

The radio volume will be lowered the next time you go to radio-readiness if it was previously turned on and left at a high volume.

I've noticed this too. I've also noticed that what I had the radio set at before (AM/FM/CD/AUX) is not necessarily what it will be set at when I start my car up the next time

Thunder Dump · 08-30-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BTM

I've noticed this too. I've also noticed that what I had the radio set at before (AM/FM/CD/AUX) is not necessarily what it will be set at when I start my car up the next time

I believe this was fixed in a software update.

BTM · 08-30-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunder Dump

I believe this was fixed in a software update.

Huh, good to know. Not really a big deal, next time I'm in I'll mention it...or not. It's kinda fun playing radio roulette

SSHARKK · 08-31-2010, 10:04 PM

The visor lights come on only at night and, then they are on/off controlled by moving the visor up and down. 2007 328i

SSHARKK · 08-31-2010, 10:06 PM

What does the green LED on the left side of the dashboard light cluster signify?

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jmyang Registered 5 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2009 335I Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	09 335I Battery charge level low do anyone experience "Battery Charge Level Low" warning in your 3 series. Please advice how to fix it and does that cover under factory warranty? Thank you
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rhodesman First Lieutenant 113 Rep 367 Posts Drives: E88 135i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 BMW 135i [10.00]	With the lights on "auto" you can turn them on if off by pushing the fog light button. The lights still work like auto lights and will shut off when the car does. This is great for bad weather as it's law where I am that your lights must be on if your wipers are but I would forget I had my lights on otherwise. __________________ '10 N54 135i Cabrio \|\| ///M-Sport \|\| SCHWARZ/BEIGE *Mods:* JB4, Trebila Custom tune, FBO, Fuel-It Stg2 LPFP, Berk Street Performance w/ Berk Resonated Midpipes, & lots of little body/OEM+ mods
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PiperD Clutch pedal >> Dead pedal 18 Rep 709 Posts Drives: '11 e92 335is 6MT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: GTA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335is coupe [0.00] 2007 335i coupe [0.00]	Haven't been in this thread for a while: Press the B/C button on the turn-signal stalk to dismiss warnings (ie, low fuel, speed limit reached, door open). Note that some will return though (low tire pressure, low fuel with less than 50km reserve, etc). The radio volume will be lowered the next time you go to radio-readiness if it was previously turned on and left at a high volume. You can turn the radio on with the ignition completely off by pressing the radio on/off button (ie, no need to press Start/Stop at all). The settings will be overridden by your key once you actually hit Start/Stop. * some observations made on an '11 w/ iDrive, and may not apply to non-iDrive or pre-LCI/pre-'11 too lazy to check if any of these appear in TFM. __________________ In my garage: '11 e92 335is 6MT (05/10) SpGrey/CoralRed/GlacSlvr ExecPkg/NavPkg/19" 225M Retired:** '07 e92 335i 6MT (12/06) SpklgGrpht/CoralRed/GreyPoplar Retired: '04 330Ci M-Sport 6MT SilverGrey/NaturalTan/MyrtleWood Retired: '00 328Ci 5MT SteelGrey/Grey/MyrtleWood Retired: '87 Pontiac Grand-Am 3AT White/Grey
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SSHARKK Jeff 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA iTrader: (0)	The visor lights come on only at night and, then they are on/off controlled by moving the visor up and down. 2007 328i
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