iDrive and the heated seat option - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

speedytobey · 06-11-2007, 01:26 PM

any one know where in iDrive is the heated seat menu screen for extra settings as mentioned in the catalog, I have the latest progman

continentalg5 · 06-11-2007, 01:31 PM

I don't think that iDrive has that option. As far as I know the only way to control you heated seats is through the dedicated controls on the center stack.

speedytobey · 06-11-2007, 01:39 PM

so the catalogue is not accurate. oh well...

bartman32 · 06-11-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by continentalg5

I don't think that iDrive has that option. As far as I know the only way to control you heated seats is through the dedicated controls on the center stack.

+1 that's how I do it.

ska325xi · 06-11-2007, 02:46 PM

I think the higher end models have Idrive settings for heated seat...heat everything.....I could be wrong

Stinger · 06-11-2007, 05:02 PM

there is a heated seat option that allows you to control seat heaters in a more detailed way. It is under the Climate option (off the main 4 choice screen.)

bartman32 · 06-11-2007, 05:33 PM

Yes that's for the climate control not for the heated seats. right?

continentalg5 · 06-11-2007, 05:44 PM

I just double checked my iDrive and the only way to control the heated seats is through the dedicated controls on the center stack. The only things available on the climate section are parked car ventilation, vent settings, and a few more things but nothing in regard to heated seats. Besides, what would you possibly do to the heated seats besides choose from the 3 intensity levels?

speedytobey · 06-11-2007, 05:54 PM

i paid for the option and according to the catalogue there should be more settings for it in iDrive, just want to get what i paid for.

continentalg5 · 06-11-2007, 07:46 PM

I assume that by catalogue you mean the brochure. Correct me if I'm wrong though. In the brochure though there is no mention of heated seats being controlled by the iDrive interface.

It may help you to either re-read where it says that it can be controlled by the iDrive, or perhaps scan it into your computer and post it here so that we can see what you are speaking of.

iatacs19 · 06-11-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by speedytobey

i paid for the option and according to the catalogue there should be more settings for it in iDrive, just want to get what i paid for.

Make sure there isn't any fine print that says: European model shown or something along those lines.

speedytobey · 06-12-2007, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by continentalg5

I assume that by catalogue you mean the brochure. Correct me if I'm wrong though. In the brochure though there is no mention of heated seats being controlled by the iDrive interface.

It may help you to either re-read where it says that it can be controlled by the iDrive, or perhaps scan it into your computer and post it here so that we can see what you are speaking of.

here it is....Am i reading it wrong? maybe just for people with cold weather package...

335viaSTi · 06-12-2007, 03:18 AM

good question, i'll try and find out from the folks here in Germany, I'm curious too cause I got those bells and whistles too.

LEDZEP · 06-12-2007, 08:43 AM

You're not reading it wrong, but I've never seen that in any brochure. The brochure I have does not even show the Heated Seats on the options pages, just a mention with ZCW.

I also noticed that your brochure does not include 335xi and mine does, so perhaps you have an early version or a non-North American version?

Interesting question. It would be cool to find out there were more options, just because...

speedytobey · 06-12-2007, 12:10 PM

its a pre-march, US brochure. I used it to order mine car in early march

continentalg5 · 06-12-2007, 12:25 PM

Well, it definitely says that it can be controlled by the iDrive. Maybe E90Fleet can shed some light on what's happening here. But I'm just curious as to what else can possibly be controlled aside from the three intensity levels. Maybe a timer before you get into the car?

continentalg5 · 06-12-2007, 12:27 PM

Wait a sec, could it be that only the coupe offers this. His brochure is for the coupe. I have the 4 door, maybe that's why it isn't showing up for me?

billmister · 06-12-2007, 12:59 PM

i have a coupe and from what i can remember i didn't see that i can further customize my heated seats, just the 3 levels in the center console.. I'll check when i get in my car at 5:30 and post later when i get home.

bartman32 · 06-12-2007, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by continentalg5

Wait a sec, could it be that only the coupe offers this. His brochure is for the coupe. I have the 4 door, maybe that's why it isn't showing up for me?

No it doesn't exist on the coupe either.

billmister · 06-12-2007, 03:56 PM

ok... well that's answered.. might be something you want to ask your sales person about.. could it be an error?... or did they mean something else?.. or did they mean you could better personalise the climate of the car aka parked ventilation, strong medium soft air, etc..... anything that has to do with climate control... that's what i think they ment

LEDZEP · 06-12-2007, 04:05 PM

$10 says it was a misprint, and they caught it and removed it.

bartman32 · 06-12-2007, 07:01 PM

I'm with Led.

06-11-2007, 01:26 PM	#1
speedytobey Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal. Posts: 203 iTrader: (0)	iDrive and the heated seat option any one know where in iDrive is the heated seat menu screen for extra settings as mentioned in the catalog, I have the latest progman __________________ E92 335i Graphite/ Grey poplar trim/ Black Dakota/ Sports/ Premium/ Auto/ Paddle/ Heated seats/ Nav/ Sat. Radio/ CA/ 19" V710/ Painted reflectors/ Rear fog light
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06-11-2007, 01:39 PM	#3
speedytobey Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal. Posts: 203 iTrader: (0)	so the catalogue is not accurate. oh well... __________________ E92 335i Graphite/ Grey poplar trim/ Black Dakota/ Sports/ Premium/ Auto/ Paddle/ Heated seats/ Nav/ Sat. Radio/ CA/ 19" V710/ Painted reflectors/ Rear fog light

06-11-2007, 02:46 PM	#5
ska325xi Major General Drives: 325XI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 6,286 iTrader: (25) Garage List 2006 333 [0.00] 2006 325xi [0.00]	I think the higher end models have Idrive settings for heated seat...heat everything.....I could be wrong __________________ RPI Scoops, BMW Perf. Intake + Carbon Filter Removal, BMW Perf. Exhaust, PBX, CF Cowl Covers & Lower Snorkel, Matte Black Grills, Rep Hartge Lip, ///M Spoiler, BBS 219m + RE960pp, CF Wrapped Headlights, LUX 5.0 + Solaris Silvers, Vista DRL, Blacklines, Lic. Plate LED, 3M CF Di-Noc Trims, BMW Perf. Alcantara Steering Wheel + Alcantara Trim, ///M DCT Paddles, BMW Perf. Shift Knob + Boot, ///M Novillo Ebrake Handle + BMW Perf. Boot, ACS Pedals

06-11-2007, 05:02 PM	#6
Stinger Major Drives: 2007 335i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,034 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i E93 [0.00] 1993 318is [0.00] 1996 Z3 1.9 [0.00]	there is a heated seat option that allows you to control seat heaters in a more detailed way. It is under the Climate option (off the main 4 choice screen.) __________________ http://e93fanatic.blogspot.com

06-11-2007, 05:33 PM	#7
bartman32 Colonel Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC Posts: 2,297 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe (e92) [0.00]	Yes that's for the climate control not for the heated seats. right? __________________

06-11-2007, 01:31 PM	#2
continentalg5 Major Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 1,080 iTrader: (0)	I don't think that iDrive has that option. As far as I know the only way to control you heated seats is through the dedicated controls on the center stack.

06-11-2007, 05:44 PM	#8
continentalg5 Major Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 1,080 iTrader: (0)	I just double checked my iDrive and the only way to control the heated seats is through the dedicated controls on the center stack. The only things available on the climate section are parked car ventilation, vent settings, and a few more things but nothing in regard to heated seats. Besides, what would you possibly do to the heated seats besides choose from the 3 intensity levels?

06-11-2007, 05:54 PM	#9
speedytobey Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal. Posts: 203 iTrader: (0)	i paid for the option and according to the catalogue there should be more settings for it in iDrive, just want to get what i paid for. __________________ E92 335i Graphite/ Grey poplar trim/ Black Dakota/ Sports/ Premium/ Auto/ Paddle/ Heated seats/ Nav/ Sat. Radio/ CA/ 19" V710/ Painted reflectors/ Rear fog light

06-11-2007, 07:46 PM	#10
continentalg5 Major Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 1,080 iTrader: (0)	I assume that by catalogue you mean the brochure. Correct me if I'm wrong though. In the brochure though there is no mention of heated seats being controlled by the iDrive interface. It may help you to either re-read where it says that it can be controlled by the iDrive, or perhaps scan it into your computer and post it here so that we can see what you are speaking of.

06-12-2007, 03:18 AM	#13
335viaSTi Colonel Drives: LeMans Blue E90 ///M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WPAFB, OH Posts: 2,334 iTrader: (3)	good question, i'll try and find out from the folks here in Germany, I'm curious too cause I got those bells and whistles too. __________________ E90 ///M3 [LeMans / Silver Novillo Extended / Carbon Leather Trim / DCT / Everything] I picked DCT because I want to be more involved in my un-involvement.

06-12-2007, 08:43 AM	#14
LEDZEP Lieutenant General Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 Posts: 12,292 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [3.93] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	You're not reading it wrong, but I've never seen that in any brochure. The brochure I have does not even show the Heated Seats on the options pages, just a mention with ZCW. I also noticed that your brochure does not include 335xi and mine does, so perhaps you have an early version or a non-North American version? Interesting question. It would be cool to find out there were more options, just because... __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious

06-12-2007, 12:10 PM	#15
speedytobey Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal. Posts: 203 iTrader: (0)	its a pre-march, US brochure. I used it to order mine car in early march __________________ E92 335i Graphite/ Grey poplar trim/ Black Dakota/ Sports/ Premium/ Auto/ Paddle/ Heated seats/ Nav/ Sat. Radio/ CA/ 19" V710/ Painted reflectors/ Rear fog light

06-12-2007, 12:25 PM	#16
continentalg5 Major Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 1,080 iTrader: (0)	Well, it definitely says that it can be controlled by the iDrive. Maybe E90Fleet can shed some light on what's happening here. But I'm just curious as to what else can possibly be controlled aside from the three intensity levels. Maybe a timer before you get into the car?

06-12-2007, 12:27 PM	#17
continentalg5 Major Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 1,080 iTrader: (0)	Wait a sec, could it be that only the coupe offers this. His brochure is for the coupe. I have the 4 door, maybe that's why it isn't showing up for me?

06-12-2007, 12:59 PM	#18
billmister Major Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,188 iTrader: (1)	i have a coupe and from what i can remember i didn't see that i can further customize my heated seats, just the 3 levels in the center console.. I'll check when i get in my car at 5:30 and post later when i get home. __________________ Selling my summer and winter setup, Hit me UP!

06-12-2007, 03:56 PM	#20
billmister Major Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,188 iTrader: (1)	ok... well that's answered.. might be something you want to ask your sales person about.. could it be an error?... or did they mean something else?.. or did they mean you could better personalise the climate of the car aka parked ventilation, strong medium soft air, etc..... anything that has to do with climate control... that's what i think they ment __________________ Selling my summer and winter setup, Hit me UP!

06-12-2007, 04:05 PM	#21
LEDZEP Lieutenant General Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 Posts: 12,292 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [3.93] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	$10 says it was a misprint, and they caught it and removed it. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious

06-12-2007, 07:01 PM	#22
bartman32 Colonel Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC Posts: 2,297 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe (e92) [0.00]	I'm with Led. __________________