Things you didnt know about your 3 series.

Bodie217 · 04-27-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mech_Man

Just the heating. The Heat function is only to be used after the engine has been shut down.

It can't provide any cooling because when the engine is off, the compressor won't be driven, and so there's no "cooling" source to draw from. The AC coil will warm up in minutes, not provide much (if any) cooling and certainly won't provide a bit of dehumidification. It's not like there's some huge block of ice under the hood that can be the source of cooling (grin).

There is, however, a huge block of metal under the hood that gets very hot when operated. This is where the Heat function pulls it's heat, running only the fan. (I don't know if the water pump is run too, probably, as it would help pull heat from the engine block).

This is also a crucial feature to use while at the track between runs. Open the windows and rock the REST button, should help cool your AIT's down a bit between runs.

Marcumac · 04-27-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bananbg

If you try to increase the volume of the radio while you are in reverse, it won`t increase so you can hear the `beep` of the PDC.

No shit? I'm going to have to try this.

Mech_Man · 04-27-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by HomeRun217

This is also a crucial feature to use while at the track between runs. Open the windows and rock the REST button, should help cool your AIT's down a bit between runs.

You do this? I'm a bit surprised.
I would think if you've been tracking your car, (or otherwise getting it extra, extra hot), you'd want to use the full capacity of the radiator to actively cool the block, not just the way-smaller heat rejection capacity of the cabin heater unit.

bimmermookie · 04-29-2011, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by NFS

NO NO NO NO NO NO

If you have I'drive it's all very clear ....

When you push the DTC button once the following message comes up:

"DTC activated, DSC+ restricted"

Press and hold and it says:

"DSC+ de-activated"

I have tested the double press of the unlock button if you are locked in ... doesn't work ... there is no way out apart from smashing a window.

My contribution(s) ...

If you have i'drive you just need to press the knob down twice from the menu screen to turn it off ...

Traffic announcements (TP) can be cancelled by pressing the 'up or down' button on the steering wheel.

When you are in the phone list screens (eg A to Z) the steering wheel up and down buttons let you scroll through the entries and the phone button dials them.

Normal operation: Big Nanny says "NO, NO, NO!"
Hit DTC button: Big Nanny replaced by Little Nanny, who says "no."
Depress DTC button for a few seconds: No nannies nowhere.

shirazzzy · 05-07-2011, 07:53 PM

Wow. What a thread! Finally finished after 5 days of casual reading. Haven't heard this yet but I asked the dealership what that priming noise was everytime I unlocked the car and they said it was the fuel pump initializing for ignition. I thought that was pretty cool, always wondered.

InsanePineapple · 05-08-2011, 06:57 PM

I thought it was cool that there is a little hole on the inside of the fuel cap door to stick your fuel cap in while you are refueling.

KevinJ · 05-08-2011, 08:03 PM

My old Garmin has automatic night mode. If they don't have a light sensor at least BMW could base it on clock time right? Maybe they figure their night mode sucks and most people would prefer day mode?

LCI's like driving at night to show off LED light rings

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Originally Posted by timmahh

This only applies to LCI models correct?

06 - 08 iDrive does not have night mode.. because we don't drive at night?

charles.soori · 05-17-2011, 09:35 PM

Idrive does have light sensor..if you look rite under the screen in the middle there is a lil dot thats the sensor at night just flash a light there and you'll see the screen gets brighter and i think your light needs to be on for it to work.

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Originally Posted by KevinJ

My old Garmin has automatic night mode. If they don't have a light sensor at least BMW could base it on clock time right? Maybe they figure their night mode sucks and most people would prefer day mode?

LCI's like driving at night to show off LED light rings

jocamryn · 05-18-2011, 12:09 AM

Oh wow...people before you post, could you use the search function INSIDE this thread? I'm pretty sure that there's nothing for the last few pages that hasn't been post earlier. This vehicle's been out for over 5 years.

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...Did you know that when the start button is pushed, the engine turns on!

NaTuReB0Y · 05-18-2011, 12:12 AM

how do i clear the seatbelt light, airbag sensor light, BRAKE light, car on lift light(all red)....etc. on my onboard screen

people asked me about the symbols while in the passenger seat....

and my replied..."it's a BMW....what do you expect?"

p.s. reset doesn't work....ran OBD scan...0 code to clear....and the car runs great!

ashburn2k · 06-25-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW320i

if you want the passenger side mirror to go down while you are un reverse mode, just put the mirror adjusting button on the left, otherwise put it on the right...

good to know, i was just going to talk with my dealer why my mirror stopped working yesterday.

SpaceGrayE90 · 06-25-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sesegal99

I just sat and watched the two stick figures above fight to the death. Nice.

yessssssssss

JIM E92 · 06-27-2011, 11:59 AM

There is a manual gas filler hatch cover release near the battery area. Look for a little green pull.

Slamaster1261 · 06-27-2011, 12:08 PM

make this a sticky.... DO IT NOW haha

Galal01 · 07-12-2011, 05:34 PM

Speaking of things you did not know about you 3 series.. Did you know you could turn it into to an M series !!

jon328i · 07-13-2011, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JIM E92

There is a manual gas filler hatch cover release near the battery area. Look for a little green pull.

thanks for the info, i found this too.

kennethpetro · 07-13-2011, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JIM E92

There is a manual gas filler hatch cover release near the battery area. Look for a little green pull.

Funny you should post about this because my three year lease is up today so i was cleaning out my trunk and i noticed this release for the first time only a few hours ago.

hayjoe1 · 07-13-2011, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Galal01

Speaking of things you did not know about you 3 series.. Did you know you could turn it into to an M series !!

how much was that? to convert

SomeRandomer123 · 07-13-2011, 04:08 AM

Your car can be Emergency started without the key.
After running when you stop the engine and take the key out, you have 15 seconds or so where you can restart the engine without the key as an Emergency Start.

Falafel Combo · 07-13-2011, 05:20 AM

Cruise control will not engage with DSC/DTC turned off. Dammit!

rideontwo · 07-13-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by shicobico

Cruise control will not engage with DSC/DTC turned off. Dammit!

Such a stupid arse function. Can't stand it myself.

Magic-Man · 07-13-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MB330

Same on E90!:rocks:

Are people really dumb enough to need their car to warm them it's cold & there might be ice?

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