[335dFan]

Originally Posted by The Bavarian

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but my 335 has an unmarked button below the fog light button.
When selected an amber version of the fog light comes up on the dash, but points the other direction.

Rear Fog lights.

Also useful when being tailgated and you want to freak out the idiot behind you.
They are bright and to the untrained eye look just like you stomped on the brakes.

Did you buy the car used? If so, it seems the previous owner did a little mod to the fog light switch that enables the rear fog lights. That is standard on the Euro models but not on the US models. You either replace the switch itself, or do a little DIY to remove some plastic that prevents that button from working on the US models. I haven't done that yet with mine.

[alexwhittemore]

Originally Posted by jgoens

Those rear fog lights are a mod.

Originally Posted by 335dFan

Did you buy the car used? If so, it seems the previous owner did a little mod to the fog light switch

+1, did that mod myself too. I've found it useful, but ultimately probably not THAT useful. I use it for signaling other drivers, since the fog is rarely so thick where I drive that they're necessary for visibility.

Of course, those other drivers almost certainly have no clue what I'm getting at. Mostly I just don't like buttons that could work but don't.

[GB-335xiCoupe]

Originally Posted by jgoens

Those rear fog lights are a mod. Most likely someone took the switch out and enabled the button to work like I did. Still have never used them.

I have mine programmed with Carly to turn them on with the welcome lights. Those rear fogs are BRIGHT indeed.

[adepaola]

Found the tool kit under the carpet by the battery tray today

[GB-335xiCoupe]

Originally Posted by adepaola

Found the tool kit under the carpet by the battery tray today

...and it's missing a bunch of tools, isn't it?

[mrichter]

Originally Posted by GB-335xiCoupe

...and it's missing a bunch of tools, isn't it?

aren't they all?

[Kenneykickin]

Originally Posted by mrichter

aren't they all?

Lol

[sy2767]

Originally Posted by mrichter

aren't they all?

All mine were there in both of the cars I have owned, I did manage to lose the wheel lock key from both though....

[Teufel_Hunden]

That there is a power outlet under the glove box, on the left side.

[engeslen]

It took me 2 weeks to read this entire thread since I only read it at work. I want to thank all that added their 2 cents. It was very helpful.

[SmoothStyle1]

Just noticed that, if on, the fog lights automatically turn off when the high beams are turned on. When the high beams are turned off, the fog lights come back on automatically (if they were already on previously).

[Wilt]

Originally Posted by AndrewAZ

I learned a lot from this topic on the M3 forum.. Anyways just post a fun fact about the car.


The reset button on the A/C when pressed after the car is off will use residual heat from the engine to keep the car warm. It really helps out in the winter when you have to make a 20-30 min stop inside a place.

RES button eliminated in the 2011 model year, and is 'All' (left temp control alters both driver and passenger side settings)

[Wilt]

Originally Posted by 335iM-Sport

That there is a power outlet under the glove box, on the left side.

...only on model years which eliminated the center console ashtray/lighter combo.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by SmoothStyle1

Just noticed that, if on, the fog lights automatically turn off when the high beams are turned on. When the high beams are turned off, the fog lights come back on automatically (if they were already on previously).

If you have HIDs the fog lights remain on when the headlights aew switched to highbeam.

[Welcome to NBA Jam]

Originally Posted by SmoothStyle1

Just noticed that, if on, the fog lights automatically turn off when the high beams are turned on. When the high beams are turned off, the fog lights come back on automatically (if they were already on previously).

Unless you code it so they're always on

To add to the list:

- Mirrors can fold in on lock
- Windows can be set to close with fob/CA instead of open
- There is a UK English iDrive voice
- NOAA Weather band radio is an accessible option
- The OBC has a velocity display
- Some later 3-series can have HP & torque graphs in iDrive
- The doors can be set to automatically unlock after the engine is shut off
- The key fob can be set to automatically eject after the engine is shut off
- The OBC has 3 levels of headlight sensitivity that you can adjust
- There is a 2nd threshold of adaptive brake force display that flashes the brake lights when ABS is activated
- The car can be classified as a police vehicle. I don't know what this does.
- Oil change intervals can be automatically set to 7,500 & 10,000 miles instead of 15,000
- The wipers can be set to fully complete their wipe and return to the park position if you lock the car and they're mid-wipe
- N55 vehicles can get the Performance Power Kit flash for free

[N8N]

Originally Posted by jgoens

Those rear fog lights are a mod. Most likely someone took the switch out and enabled the button to work like I did. Still have never used them.

I've tried using them as a signal "hey, dick behind me, your brights are on" but it hasn't worked yet

[mrw84]

Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

Unless you code it so they're always on

To add to the list:

- Mirrors can fold in on lock
- NOAA Weather band radio is an accessible option
- The OBC has a velocity display
- The doors can be set to automatically unlock after the engine is shut off
- The key fob can be set to automatically eject after the engine is shut off
- The OBC has 3 levels of headlight sensitivity that you can adjust
- There is a 2nd threshold of adaptive brake force display that flashes the brake lights when ABS is activated
- Oil change intervals can be automatically set to 7,500 & 10,000 miles instead of 15,000
- The wipers can be set to fully complete their wipe and return to the park position if you lock the car and they're mid-wipe

Id like to know how to do all of this. I now have a list to search for.

[Efthreeoh]

Small rocks get trapped in the rear control arms at the lower shock mount.

[t3chnobrat]

Originally Posted by adepaola

Found the tool kit under the carpet by the battery tray today

Thank You!

[t3chnobrat]

Originally Posted by 335iM-Sport

That there is a power outlet under the glove box, on the left side.

TY! This thread led to a day of discovery ;-)

[rsyed07]

Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

Unless you code it so they're always on

To add to the list:

- Mirrors can fold in on lock
- Windows can be set to close with fob/CA instead of open
- There is a UK English iDrive voice
- NOAA Weather band radio is an accessible option
- The OBC has a velocity display
- Some later 3-series can have HP & torque graphs in iDrive
- The doors can be set to automatically unlock after the engine is shut off
- The key fob can be set to automatically eject after the engine is shut off
- The OBC has 3 levels of headlight sensitivity that you can adjust
- There is a 2nd threshold of adaptive brake force display that flashes the brake lights when ABS is activated
- The car can be classified as a police vehicle. I don't know what this does, but it may allow you to strobe lights?
- Oil change intervals can be automatically set to 7,500 & 10,000 miles instead of 15,000
- The wipers can be set to fully complete their wipe and return to the park position if you lock the car and they're mid-wipe
- N55 vehicles can get the Performance Power Kit flash for free

Anybody want to reference the pages each feature is talked about?

[Tom K.]

Originally Posted by rsyed07

Anybody want to reference the pages each feature is talked about?

I believe he was referring to coding possibilities, not options found in the manual.

Tom