Things you didnt know about your 3 series.

///Mandy · 06-07-2012, 08:26 AM

I like this thread's existence.
I will try to get through all 81 pages today lol.

RequestTheOverhead · 06-23-2012, 10:35 AM

The large red plastic piece on the positive side of the battery is called the "Battery Safety terminal". It's controlled by the multiple restraint system (MRS) control module and contains an encapsulated pyrotechnic device that, in case of a significant crash, will fire disconnecting power to the engine compartment, but maintaining power to the exterior and interior lights. (Bentley manual pg. 121-4).

Never heard of this before getting my BMW. I've owned a couple VW's and Audi's and they didn't have anything like this. I think its kinda cool!

AndreyT · 06-23-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Mandy

I like this thread's existence.
I will try to get through all 81 pages today lol.

It is going in circles. 4 or 5 times already (15 for the "tilt the stalk with the engine off and the lights on the side will light up", 625 for the "rest" button that has been discontinued a while ago). No need to read all 81 pages.

(In this post http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=720 someone made an attempt at summary. I don't know how complete it is though.)

Bighorns · 06-23-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 335i SH

Steptronic has hold on hill feature

This is very useful for mountain driving in auto cars! Oops, I thought you were talking about how it holds a lower gear while descending a hill, which I love. My bad!

iLDs335i · 06-23-2012, 03:51 PM

gas gauge turned into boost gauge any of yall done or seen that??

Bighorns · 06-23-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ENINTY

At least you get an oil temp gauge. I was dissapointed that the E90 didn't get this function. It's to let you know the safe max RPM for a cold engine. With no oil/water temp gauge it's a guess now.

The easy answer is to just take it easy until the OBC allows you to check the oil, since it doesn't register when it's too cold.

///Mandy · 06-24-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AndreyT

It is going in circles. 4 or 5 times already (15 for the "tilt the stalk with the engine off and the lights on the side will light up", 625 for the "rest" button that has been discontinued a while ago). No need to read all 81 pages.

(In this post http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=720 someone made an attempt at summary. I don't know how complete it is though.)

Thanks

wooddog44 · 06-26-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwauug

Does anyone know how to get the seetins in both keyfobs synched?

2011 328xi, I'm sure it is that I have not done something correctly but...

I drive the car 99% of the time however when my wife uses "her" fob the seat does not move to her settings - she has to push, and hold, the #2 button on the seat to get it to move. When I use "my" fob however the seat does move to my settings.

Anyone know what is going on there?

Thanks!

Surly73 · 06-26-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by wooddog44

2011 328xi, I'm sure it is that I have not done something correctly but...

I drive the car 99% of the time however when my wife uses "her" fob the seat does not move to her settings - she has to push, and hold, the #2 button on the seat to get it to move. When I use "my" fob however the seat does move to my settings.

Anyone know what is going on there?

Thanks!

There's a function to program via the BC (or iDrive) to set whether your seat will automatically move when your key is used or whether you have to push the button. Read the manual, it's in there. It's turned on for you and off for her.

SirHoward · 06-26-2012, 12:35 PM

I don't know if this is on here, (to much to read ;O) But, when you fold the side mirrors in and drive off, it folds out by itself...

wooddog44 · 06-26-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Surly73

There's a function to program via the BC (or iDrive) to set whether your seat will automatically move when your key is used or whether you have to push the button. Read the manual, it's in there. It's turned on for you and off for her.

Just went out and checked (w/my fob) the iDrive settings and "return to last seat position" is checked. At work now but when I get home will try w/her fob and see if in fact that box is not checked...I'm betting that it's not, thanks!

upstatedoc · 06-26-2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by OSHEIT

I don't know if this is on here, (to much to read ;O) But, when you fold the side mirrors in and drive off, it folds out by itself...

yeah it was on page 2.

upstatedoc · 06-26-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AndreyT

It is going in circles. 4 or 5 times already (15 for the "tilt the stalk with the engine off and the lights on the side will light up", 625 for the "rest" button that has been discontinued a while ago). No need to read all 81 pages.

(In this post http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=720 someone made an attempt at summary. I don't know how complete it is though.)

that's def not all the "tricks" I still have 75 pages to read, lol.

SirHoward · 06-26-2012, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by upstatedoc

yeah it was on page 2.

Okay

John 070 · 06-26-2012, 07:37 PM

That the next generation of it was going to get loose steering like an Altima. I would have bought another new.

wooddog44 · 06-27-2012, 02:48 PM

Once you have "popped" the trunk if you open it just a bit the openers take over to fully raise the lid. When closing, if you, slowly, bring the lid down to the point where the openers "grab" it from you it closes itself w/exactly the right amount of force to latch it securely w/out slamming.

Small, simple, detail but pretty cool I think.

GoRomeo · 06-27-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by OSHEIT

I don't know if this is on here, (to much to read ;O) But, when you fold the side mirrors in and drive off, it folds out by itself...

Oh oh...No u did not...

first, it has been posted since 2005.. oh well...

SirHoward · 06-27-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GoRomeo

Oh oh...No u did not...

first, it has been posted since 2005.. oh well...

I didn't want to "Search First" now what?..

WhyCry · 06-27-2012, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by OSHEIT

I don't know if this is on here, (to much to read ;O) But, when you fold the side mirrors in and drive off, it folds out by itself...

I tried this on my 335i. it didn't work =[

wooddog44 · 06-28-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WhyCry

I tried this on my 335i. it didn't work =[

Doesn't kick in until you reach 25 mph.

Just found out this morning that if you lightly touch the radio preset buttons the info bar comes up and tells you what the button is programmed for, I thought you had to memorize them!

upstatedoc · 06-28-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by WhyCry

I tried this on my 335i. it didn't work =[

Do you have a button next to the mirror adjust controls? If not you don't have the auto folding side view mirrors.

N0OS3 · 06-28-2012, 09:56 AM

i just found out like a week ago i have another mode for my sunroof other than tucked into the roof... apparently i push UP on the button instead of pulling back... i didn't read the manual obviously lol

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RequestTheOverhead Going Mach Chicken 4 Rep 92 Posts Drives: e90 pre-LCI 335 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List '98 Honda Superhawk ... [0.00] 2007 BMW 335xi [8.00]	The large red plastic piece on the positive side of the battery is called the "Battery Safety terminal". It's controlled by the multiple restraint system (MRS) control module and contains an encapsulated pyrotechnic device that, in case of a significant crash, will fire disconnecting power to the engine compartment, but maintaining power to the exterior and interior lights. (Bentley manual pg. 121-4). Never heard of this before getting my BMW. I've owned a couple VW's and Audi's and they didn't have anything like this. I think its kinda cool!
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iLDs335i New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Jacksonville, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [1.00]	gas gauge turned into boost gauge any of yall done or seen that??
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SirHoward Captain 86 Rep 693 Posts Drives: Da Car I Wanted Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Driver's Seat iTrader: (0)	I don't know if this is on here, (to much to read ;O) But, when you fold the side mirrors in and drive off, it folds out by itself...
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1753 Rep 14,825 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	That the next generation of it was going to get loose steering like an Altima. I would have bought another new.
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wooddog44 New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2011 328xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Port Jefferson, NY iTrader: (0)	Trunk Closing Once you have "popped" the trunk if you open it just a bit the openers take over to fully raise the lid. When closing, if you, slowly, bring the lid down to the point where the openers "grab" it from you it closes itself w/exactly the right amount of force to latch it securely w/out slamming. Small, simple, detail but pretty cool I think.
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N0OS3 Colonel 151 Rep 2,217 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oak Harbor, WA iTrader: (5)	i just found out like a week ago i have another mode for my sunroof other than tucked into the roof... apparently i push UP on the button instead of pulling back... i didn't read the manual obviously lol
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