Features that I never knew

[iDrive]

Re: Features that I never knew

I dun know abt other models but for E60, you just go into I-drive and select DRL option to on. Yes its the Angel Eyes but its brighter. If you switch on your normal lights, the DRL will "de-activate" and become dimmer, meaning back to non DRL.

I first read about this option somewhere else on the web but try as I might, I can't seem to find it. Does it perhaps require an update to the iDrive software? Btw, I am driving an E60 LCI model.

 

[longhorn]

Re: Features that I never knew

I first read about this option somewhere else on the web but try as I might, I can't seem to find it. Does it perhaps require an update to the iDrive software? Btw, I am driving an E60 LCI model.

From the Main Menu, depress the main idrive knob > Select "settings" > select "Vehicle/Tyres" > select "Lights". It should be there. Good luck.

 

[iDrive]

Re: Features that I never knew

From the Main Menu, depress the main idrive knob > Select "settings" > select "Vehicle/Tyres" > select "Lights". It should be there. Good luck.

I did check there and for some reason, it isn't listed there. There are only 3 settings there if i recall - triple signal, timing for home coming and welcome home lights. No DRL settings :thinking:

 

[longhorn]

Re: Features that I never knew

Let me contribute, anyone knows about the extra 'click' in your accelerator pedal? After you floor it? Try it sometime....Haha. Make sure no car in front first.

Woah..tried it this morning. What a rush!! Thx for the enlightenment n showing me the dark side

I did check there and for some reason, it isn't listed there. There are only 3 settings there if i recall - triple signal, timing for home coming and welcome home lights. No DRL settings :thinking:

Wah... u kena cheated liao

 

[715]

Re: Features that I never knew

I did check there and for some reason, it isn't listed there. There are only 3 settings there if i recall - triple signal, timing for home coming and welcome home lights. No DRL settings :thinking:

Not all E60 have the DRL settings selection in their idrive. My 08 E60 don't have also. My friend's 07 E60 has it.

If I'm not wrong, you can ask PML to add in this setting for you in your idrive. I didn't try asking though. Please try and keep us posted!

 

[dash]

Re: Features that I never knew

Not all E60 have the DRL settings selection in their idrive. My 08 E60 don't have also. My friend's 07 E60 has it.

If I'm not wrong, you can ask PML to add in this setting for you in your idrive. I didn't try asking though. Please try and keep us posted!

brother, u MIA so long!
meet up on 14th Jan, see events thread.
January liao hor, no excuses hor.
no exams. only O level results coming out on Mon. kekekeke

ok end OT

 

[iDrive]

Re: Features that I never knew

Woah..tried it this morning. What a rush!! Thx for the enlightenment n showing me the dark side

Wah... u kena cheated liao

Not all E60 have the DRL settings selection in their idrive. My 08 E60 don't have also. My friend's 07 E60 has it.

If I'm not wrong, you can ask PML to add in this setting for you in your idrive. I didn't try asking though. Please try and keep us posted!

Ouuuu.... ok ok. I'll either wait till my next servicing to ask them... either that or if i itchy backside cannot wait then I'll find them earlier.. haha

WIll keep everyone posted!!

 

[715]

Re: Features that I never knew

brother, u MIA so long!
meet up on 14th Jan, see events thread.
January liao hor, no excuses hor.
no exams. only O level results coming out on Mon. kekekeke

ok end OT

Hahaha... been away for quite a while.

OK, will try to make it next week, if not I'll think of another good excuse for you!

End OT!

 

[zag]

Re: Features that I never knew

I did check there and for some reason, it isn't listed there. There are only 3 settings there if i recall - triple signal, timing for home coming and welcome home lights. No DRL settings :thinking:

hahahaha your "idrive" is back dated for sure... ironical to your nick btw...)
used to have e60 very first generation back in 2003.. dun recall i have the DRL feature

 

[__iceman__]

Re: Features that I never knew

Mine has DRL setting but I don't know how it works! Can someone explain? So if I turn the setting "on", does it mean that the corona rings will light up whenever I start the engine, even with the light switch off?

I can't tell coz my rain/light sensor is faulty and needs to be replaced, so my autoheadlight and rain sensor function is not working. But want to understand what the DRL actually does.

 

[zag]

Re: Features that I never knew

Mine has DRL setting but I don't know how it works! Can someone explain? So if I turn the setting "on", does it mean that the corona rings will light up whenever I start the engine, even with the light switch off?

I can't tell coz my rain/light sensor is faulty and needs to be replaced, so my autoheadlight and rain sensor function is not working. But want to understand what the DRL actually does.

yes..once you enable DRL..
everytime you start your car... the corona ring with always be lited. day or night.
of course at nite if you switch on the headlight or on Auto mode.. the corona ring will dim to "dusk light" brightness level.

i used to enable DRL permanently. .till they both call it quit about 25k km later.. so that is their life expectancies if you on them permanently

 

[__iceman__]

Re: Features that I never knew

Thanks! Corona rings will light up. How about the small row of LEDs at the side of the headlights? Do these come on too?

 

[highbury]

Re: Features that I never knew

Can I ask ... Under the idrive together with the setting for the DRL there is this setting called
Home where the number of seconds can be adjusted.
Sorry if this sounds noob but what is this for?

 

[zag]

Re: Features that I never knew

Can I ask ... Under the idrive together with the setting for the DRL there is this setting called
Home where the number of seconds can be adjusted.
Sorry if this sounds noob but what is this for?

not sure what version of idrive and ride you got, i think it is called "pathway light"
with engine off and out of the car, if you pull the stalk as if to flash high beam..
the low beam will be turned on per the duration seconds set.
it is meant to light up owner pathway to house door for example.. in some countries.

 

[highbury]

Re: Features that I never knew

not sure what version of idrive and ride you got, i think it is called "pathway light"
with engine off and out of the car, if you pull the stalk as if to flash high beam..
the low beam will be turned on per the duration seconds set.
it is meant to light up owner pathway to house door for example.. in some countries.

Mine is a E60 2006 model.

Oh I see, I was wondering what that was for.

Thanks

 

[Ultimatedriver]

Re: Features that I never knew

Have u tried adjusting tilt angle of side mirror when reversing? This feature I didn't know you can't. Very silly of bmw.

 

[iDrive]

Re: Features that I never knew

Have u tried adjusting tilt angle of side mirror when reversing? This feature I didn't know you can't. Very silly of bmw.

I don't have problems adjusting mine leh.

If the mirror selector is on driver side, I can manually adjust the driver side mirror and the passenger side mirror will auto tilt.

If I switch the selector to passenger side, mirror will return to normal then I can manually adjust the mirror. Is that what you are referring to?

 

[Ultimatedriver]

Re: Features that I never knew

No. I mean the reverse tilt angle. It is so low and every forum in the world faces the same problem.

 

[iDrive]

Re: Features that I never knew

No. I mean the reverse tilt angle. It is so low and every forum in the world faces the same problem.

Ahhh... that's so true..

 

[R335]

Re: Features that I never knew

After abt 1 month of drvg the car new, i start to realise my player can play DVD ... but too bad it come wif the safety feature. Now i start to watch show on the car while waitg for some1 or play MV while drvg.