Things you didnt know about your 3 series.

carrabassett786 · 01-04-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by e90 awd

How do u turn on the center headlights what is it used for any one thankyou

flash to pass... pretty self explanatory. pull the high beam stalk towards you.

RyBMW · 01-04-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hdpt00

But how do you do it?

When you start the engine and shut it off, take out the FOB from the slot, you can start the engine again without the FOB inserted. In case of an emergency, this allows you to start the engine again in a hurry.

garyhgaryh · 01-05-2009, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SROC3

throw your keys into the trunk then close it, it will magically open again. Safety feature that makes it impossible to lock your keys in the trunk.

Not impossible.

After the trunk pops up, slam it shut again. Your key is now locked in your trunk. This happened to me on vacation. I had the FOB in my jean pocket. The jean was in a duffle or backpack. I threw it in the trunk, shut the trunk lid, and it popped open. I thought that was weird and shut it again, then I realize the FOB is inside the car.

Had to call BMW assist to pop open the trunk.
Gary

bigaltech · 01-05-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by garyhgaryh

Not impossible.

After the trunk pops up, slam it shut again. Your key is now locked in your trunk. This happened to me on vacation. I had the FOB in my jean pocket. The jean was in a duffle or backpack. I threw it in the trunk, shut the trunk lid, and it popped open. I thought that was weird and shut it again, then I realize the FOB is inside the car.

Had to call BMW assist to pop open the trunk.
Gary

thats pretty funny...gotta love the assist though!

-=Hot|Ice=- · 01-05-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RyBMW

When you start the engine and shut it off, take out the FOB from the slot, you can start the engine again without the FOB inserted. In case of an emergency, this allows you to start the engine again in a hurry.

You gatta do it quick though. Or it won't work.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 01-05-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by garyhgaryh

Not impossible.

After the trunk pops up, slam it shut again. Your key is now locked in your trunk. This happened to me on vacation. I had the FOB in my jean pocket. The jean was in a duffle or backpack. I threw it in the trunk, shut the trunk lid, and it popped open. I thought that was weird and shut it again, then I realize the FOB is inside the car.

Had to call BMW assist to pop open the trunk.
Gary

+1 Happened to me too.

kennethpetro · 01-05-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino45

WTF, you can do that for cars that's built after march 2008.

I agree, mine was a May 2008 build and i'm able to do it too.

F104 · 01-05-2009, 02:40 PM

going back 48 pages or so, i wouldn't mind if BMW would lift all their logic around the "RES" button. To me it would be neat if after driving fast on a hot summer day you could put the car in the garage, and have this system cool off your engine a bit.. while you go for a cold beer.

Nypeder · 01-05-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rameal999

you got that 100% right. this fool coldasice chills at the blue oyster 24/7/365

and ontopic. idk if it was posted before but theres a magnetic coin holder in the center glove box. it looks like a vent but its not.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 01-05-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nypeder

you got that 100% right. this fool coldasice chills at the blue oyster 24/7/365

and ontopic. idk if it was posted before but theres a magnetic coin holder in the center glove box. it looks like a vent but its not.

I swear that's a vent....

ncoig · 01-05-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by garyhgaryh

Not impossible.

After the trunk pops up, slam it shut again. Your key is now locked in your trunk. This happened to me on vacation. I had the FOB in my jean pocket. The jean was in a duffle or backpack. I threw it in the trunk, shut the trunk lid, and it popped open. I thought that was weird and shut it again, then I realize the FOB is inside the car.

Had to call BMW assist to pop open the trunk.
Gary

Also, if the fob battery is weak, I imagine it may not work!!!

-N

augustxii · 01-05-2009, 07:08 PM

don't know if this has been posted, sure everyone knows about it but if you are on a quick stop, just pull out your key from the fob when the car is still running and lock it from the outside, that way no one can get in the car and it's still running when you get back.

ncoig · 01-05-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

I swear that's a vent....

Nope. And it isn't magnetic. Coins aren't able to be picked up by magnets...

-N

Nypeder · 01-05-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ncoig

Nope. And it isn't magnetic. Coins aren't able to be picked up by magnets...

-N

well it sticks like a magnet lol

RyBMW · 01-05-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by augustxii

don't know if this has been posted, sure everyone knows about it but if you are on a quick stop, just pull out your key from the fob when the car is still running and lock it from the outside, that way no one can get in the car and it's still running when you get back.

If you have CA you can just leave the engine running while you leave the car and lock from the ridges.

avandss · 01-06-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bsd107

Nope - I have a 2009 E90 in my driveway without the fold down seat option.

i have a 09 323.... fold down seats was standard

maybe its standard in canada?

garyhgaryh · 01-11-2009, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaltech

thats pretty funny...gotta love the assist though!

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

+1 Happened to me too.

Yeah, like how are we suppose to know the trunk popped open because our key is in there? I just thought my trunk lid didn't latch when I slammed it shut.

Gary

ede92 · 01-13-2009, 11:08 AM

I have always loved the REST function in the 5 Series but I noticed that in my 3 when the 15 minutes of residual heating comes to an end - restarting the car briefly and then turning it off will allow you to engage the REST function again for another 15 minutes. In fact I was waiting in my car for over 1.5 hours and got it work during that whole period of time. The outside temp was about 25 degrees F.

BK · 01-13-2009, 11:12 AM

I've noticed that when my CD player is set to "random," if I use iDrive to select another track from what is playing, it turns off the random mode and just plays sequentially. However, if I use the steering wheel controls to select another track, it will play the other track but stay in random mode.

vrrooom · 01-13-2009, 03:31 PM

Having owned 3 series from the prior generation(s) e36 and e46 the e90 is a wonder of technology. This week I discovered the little mark on the outer ring of the speedometer which indicates the setting of the speed control.

Nr!qUe · 01-13-2009, 06:12 PM

The key fob works upside down.

VIZSLA · 01-13-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Nr!qUe

The key fob works upside down.

The car doesn't.

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F104 Captain 19 Rep 732 Posts Drives: E92 320D M-sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: belgium iTrader: (0)	going back 48 pages or so, i wouldn't mind if BMW would lift all their logic around the "RES" button. To me it would be neat if after driving fast on a hot summer day you could put the car in the garage, and have this system cool off your engine a bit.. while you go for a cold beer.
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augustxii Enlisted Member 8 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCAl iTrader: (0)	don't know if this has been posted, sure everyone knows about it but if you are on a quick stop, just pull out your key from the fob when the car is still running and lock it from the outside, that way no one can get in the car and it's still running when you get back.
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ede92 Lieutenant 18 Rep 510 Posts Drives: 2014 Porsche 911 Cab 7MT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston Area iTrader: (0)	I have always loved the REST function in the 5 Series but I noticed that in my 3 when the 15 minutes of residual heating comes to an end - restarting the car briefly and then turning it off will allow you to engage the REST function again for another 15 minutes. In fact I was waiting in my car for over 1.5 hours and got it work during that whole period of time. The outside temp was about 25 degrees F. __________________ 2014 911 C2 Cab, Considering adding 2er convertible Past - 2011 328i Convertible 2008 BMW 335xi Coupe (ED), 2003 BMW 530i, 1999 BMW 528i Last edited by ede92; 01-13-2009 at 01:50 PM..
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BK Smiling politely 179 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	I've noticed that when my CD player is set to "random," if I use iDrive to select another track from what is playing, it turns off the random mode and just plays sequentially. However, if I use the steering wheel controls to select another track, it will play the other track but stay in random mode. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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vrrooom SES 7 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 335ix'09,X3'11&911TCab Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NH,GCayman,Chateau region DE iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335ix [0.00] 1987 Turbo Cab [0.00] 2011 X3 3.5 [0.00]	Things I found out Having owned 3 series from the prior generation(s) e36 and e46 the e90 is a wonder of technology. This week I discovered the little mark on the outer ring of the speedometer which indicates the setting of the speed control.
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Nr!qUe Captain 78 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 LCI 328i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (3)	The key fob works upside down. __________________ 2009 BMW E90 328i \| Xenons \| MT \| Space Gray \| Beige-ette \| CF Fabric Trim \| iPod/USB \| 20% Tints \| Euro-Plate \| Rear Fog Switch Lego Mod \| Painted Reflectors \| Performance Short-shift Kit \| Style 197 Wheels \| OEM Sport Suspension \|
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