What's your least used (or most forgotten) feature

lsturbointeg · 07-23-2016, 04:28 PM

i know one! i saw a few BMW's today making left and right turns without signaling

might as well eliminate the turn signal column

Boulder Bill · 07-23-2016, 06:44 PM

Funny. I do use the voice command to make telephone calls or play music on my phone. It works about 80 or 90% of the time. I've never used it for anything else.

The thing I thought I would use daily, HUD, I rarely use because I cannot see it through polarized sunglasses, and I don't drive at night that much. I think it is very cool, but I can't stand being blinded by the sun.

Russkey · 07-24-2016, 09:28 AM

Front view cameras and lane departure warning!

Bbb34 · 07-25-2016, 09:32 AM

This thread made me think about all the features of the car, and sure enough, just used something I haven't used in a long time. Passenger side mirror down in reverse. I usually keep the switch in "off" position, as I don't like how low it goes (for my normal setting) when I'm reversing and not parking close to the curbs, but tight space and proximity to the curb this time called for it.

Almaretto · 07-25-2016, 08:11 PM

Lane Deviation warning, Rear-View camera, and Areas to Avoid on Navigation.

RMNB · 07-26-2016, 09:48 AM

Never use Cruise control, voice commands, etc. I'm sure there's more but..

EL Jeffe 5 · 07-26-2016, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DDD31

Touch pad on iDrive controller, ECO Pro mode, and turn signals (just kidding!!)

Turn Signals

Nalod · 07-26-2016, 12:09 PM

HUD is something if it broke Im not sure I'd pay out of pocket to fix unless it was just a few hundred dollars.
Its a cool feature, but I would order it if I had a choice.

lsturbointeg · 07-27-2016, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbb34

This thread made me think about all the features of the car, and sure enough, just used something I haven't used in a long time. Passenger side mirror down in reverse. I usually keep the switch in "off" position, as I don't like how low it goes (for my normal setting) when I'm reversing and not parking close to the curbs, but tight space and proximity to the curb this time called for it.

I actually use that when i'm backing into a parking spot all the time

Almaretto · 07-27-2016, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

I actually use that when i'm backing into a parking spot all the time

I prefer to look over my shoulder than use side mirrors or reverse cameras when backing up. I love my top view cameras to easily see curbs or white lines for parking; I just started using the side view cameras to highlight front objects like walls, curbs, and parking blocks. People have no excuse for curbing tires if they have 5DL.

BigKutta · 07-28-2016, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Almaretto

I prefer to look over my shoulder than use side mirrors or reverse cameras when backing up. I love my top view cameras to easily see curbs or white lines for parking; I just started using the side view cameras to highlight front objects like walls, curbs, and parking blocks. People have no excuse for curbing tires if they have 5DL.

I use the green and red lines on the Backup camera! Way more accurate and effective that looking back or over your shoulder

sweetdreamz · 08-01-2016, 05:30 PM

Forgot about voice command for some reason.

acrspeed · 08-03-2016, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Nalod

HUD is something if it broke Im not sure I'd pay out of pocket to fix unless it was just a few hundred dollars.
Its a cool feature, but I would order it if I had a choice.

Initially, I was worried about that too, but now I use it much more often. My local SA said that it is designed to be on all the time.

TrqAdct · 08-05-2016, 08:32 PM

Like most, never used voice command but here's another one:
Pre-ventilation (or whatever it's called) ...the one you can set a timer for or even do through the app!

matt21484 · 08-08-2016, 09:45 AM

least used, most forgotten would be the massage seats. I think I used them for a few hours on my first drive home with the car and haven't used them since. I actually forgot they were even there until I saw this thread and had to think hard. Second would be voice commands.

wcr3d · 08-09-2016, 02:02 AM

This may not fit the category but here it is.... It's OK for someone to pass me!

Mtnguy321 · 08-11-2016, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

That makes sense. I use it when the car will be parked in the all-day heat.

Try setting a time.. Click on the time, set the hour then minute. That should open up the box to select that timer.

Nope, no matter what I do it is greyed out. These are the selections ...

Ickdeep · 08-11-2016, 06:37 PM

I just found out my car has the motivation activated trunk opener. I was chilling by the back of my car and swong my foot underneath the rear bumper, and pop! the trunk started opening,

ezaircon4jc · 08-11-2016, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mtnguy321

Nope, no matter what I do it is greyed out. These are the selections ...

Did you try selecting the "Activate Timer" box?

Mtnguy321 · 08-11-2016, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Did you try selecting the "Activate Timer" box?

Yes, it is for Seat Heater, which is highlighted.

ezaircon4jc · 08-11-2016, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mtnguy321

Yes, it is for Seat Heater, which is highlighted.

Oh.... I don't have the bun-warmers...

ezaircon4jc · 08-12-2016, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mtnguy321

Nope, no matter what I do it is greyed out. These are the selections ...

OK.... Did some experimenting this morning... The "Activate.." is greyed out until the engine is shut-down. Once the engine is off the "Activate.." becomes available. IIRC, that is to vent the cabin immediately after shut-down.

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Bbb34 Major 731 Rep 1,472 Posts Drives: '11 535i 6sp. DHP/RWD Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: ON iTrader: (0)	This thread made me think about all the features of the car, and sure enough, just used something I haven't used in a long time. Passenger side mirror down in reverse. I usually keep the switch in "off" position, as I don't like how low it goes (for my normal setting) when I'm reversing and not parking close to the curbs, but tight space and proximity to the curb this time called for it.
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Nalod Major 79 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NorthCarolina iTrader: (0)	HUD is something if it broke Im not sure I'd pay out of pocket to fix unless it was just a few hundred dollars. Its a cool feature, but I would order it if I had a choice. __________________ 2013 535i M-Sport with 6 speed Manual Transmission, Jet Black on Black, Technology, HUD, multi contour seats, Premium package, Premium HiFi, Non Runflat ExtremeConti DWS 06.............
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sweetdreamz New Member 2 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 528i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: florida iTrader: (0)	Forgot about voice command for some reason. __________________ *2011 528i daily* Last edited by sweetdreamz; 08-05-2016 at 06:01 PM..
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TrqAdct Private 23 Rep 67 Posts Drives: F10 535d Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Like most, never used voice command but here's another one: Pre-ventilation (or whatever it's called) ...the one you can set a timer for or even do through the app!
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