Top 10 BMW Hidden Features!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ค. 2024
- In today’s video, we’re going over the top ten hidden features in modern BMW’s! From genuinely useful features to fun party tricks, this video will go over 10 things your BMW can do that you probably didn’t know about.
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Did not know about holding the right peddle to shift out of sports mode and the left peddle sprint mode. Thanks for the tips.
A very neat feature for sure. We're so glad you found the video helpful!
This is sooo great to know about the key/keyfab! I just carry extra batteries now, but this would have been nice to know a while ago when I needed it. So grateful to know it now! Thanks so much!
This was actually quite an informative video! 👍🏻👏🏻
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, glad you found it useful!
Grew overview for a new BMW owner, thank you!
Glad you found it useful! Enjoy your new BMW!
For the sprint mode there is a button on the bottom of the accelerator. What you must do is just fully press the accelerator then push it a slight more until you feel the accelerator click and the car automatically goes into sprint mode.
I believe that this feature is standard in every BMW
Yes, that's the kickdown switch, it is more or less the same as sprint mode, but with your foot instead.
Just got my BMW. Thank u this video helped me a lot .
We're so glad to hear that the video helped you out. Congratulations on your new BMW!
New 2024 X5 owner here. Thank you for a succinct, well spoken presentation. I have subscribed.
wow you are a genius man. I’ve been driving BMWs for the last 11 years, didn’t know about the start feature at all.
The BMW Genius program is pretty aptly named if we do say so ourselves, but we're a little biased :) Glad you liked the video!
Great video thanks for that! I have a 2021 X3 and had no clue about the key fob entry and starting the car. The car came with 2 fobs and I just carried them both with me after the one fob died.
This video answers a lot of questions & tells me about features I did not know about. A lot of the other videos are speakers being silly, lots of talking, & stuff I don't need to know. This one gets right down to the info I'm looking for.
Very glad that you found the video helpful!
For non native english speakers very understandable pronunciation.
Thank you very much from germany!
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Thank you! Glad you found the video useful!
Great tips!
Thanks, glad you found the video helpful!
Graham, nice for us newbies!
Glad you found the video helpful!
This "kid" is a very good and articulate individual without a single um or ah when speaking...yes yes i know editing is a powerful tool and you can tell he is good at making these videos
Thanks so much, that's very nice. Really appreciate that positive feedback!
I have had my M340 for 3 years and I just found out about sprint mode last week. Great feature!
It's definitely a cool feature!
Great information - thanks.
You're welcome, glad you found the video helpful!
Great video and as a new owner I appreciate the tips 🎉
Thank you, much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed. Congrats on your new BMW!
Just bought a M850i a little over a week ago and still figuring out all the features. The first time the car turned off while in a drive thru freaked me out.
I've seen other videos like this but you explained a little more in depth on a few items, so much appreciated.
Auto start/stop can certainly be disconcerting if you're not expecting it... Congrats on your new M850i, they're fantastic cars. Glad you found the video helpful as well!
Great video! The only one I didn't know about was that you CAN in fact close the windows with the keyfob. I've tried it before but it never worked and I figured it was due to safety concerns. I remember it did work on my 21 SQ5 but maybe I was close to the car every time I did it. I also love how the sunroof controls are based on how many times you press the button. Single tap to open shade, double tap to open shade and roof. I also have a 2022 GLC43 and if you double tap the sunroof button it will stop on the second tap.
Also, not pumping your own gas is the weirdest concept to me.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed! Many people aren't aware of the window closing feature, as you do have to be quite close to the car in order for it work.
One more cool trick with the keyfob, if you press the Lock button three times while the car is locked, it will automatically start the engine for you just like if you had done it with the app. I believe there's one other setting you have to enable in the car to do that, but it's a great feature if you want to let your car warm up/cool down and you're within range of it.
It is illegal to pump your own gas in NJ.
Great Video!!
Thank you, we appreciate that!
Nice video. Most of those items hold true for my 2019 X3 M40i as well. I have the older cluster, though, unfortunately.
Thank you! Indeed, many of these apply to older, sometimes much older, BMW models.
Clear and helpful hints! Things I didn't know about my Bimmer. Good job.
Thank you very much for the feedback! We're glad you enjoyed and were able to learn something new!
What if you want the driver’s side mirror to tilt down? I think it was in our Acura that the middle position was neutral, and then the mirrors tilted if you slid the button left or right depending on which mirror you wanted to tilt.
Driver's side mirror does not tilt automatically in reverse. If you want it tilted down when reversing you'll have to use the controls and tilt it manually.
Well done!
Thanks so much!
this is a good video and will be trying on mine
Glad you found it useful!
Everything you mentioned I have never heard before, thank you!! How do you reset your daily mileage? Nevermind, I saw that you covered this -- thank you 🙂
We're so glad we could help out!
if you want to get rid off the start stop, just change Drive mode for SPORT INDIVIDUAL, and configure it to all comfort settings. THe only diffrence from Comfort is changed gauge cluster pattern
This is exactly right, a good workaround.
Thanks. Great tip.
Thank you for this informative video. You mention at 1:21 if you use the manual key it will set the alarm off. What is the point of that if you are using a manual key? How do you turn off the alarm when the key fob isn't working? Is it done by holding the dead key fob next to the steering column and starting the vehicle?
You're welcome, glad you found it useful! Correct, that's how you would turn the alarm off, by starting the car with the dead key by holding it to the steering column. As for what the point of the alarm going off is... that's a good question which I don't have the answer to unfortunately. I'm sure someone at BMW has a good reason for it, but I'm not sure what that would be.
I would say that in most circumstances other than personal preference of using the physical key, is that, if youre using the key to get in, its likely the car battery is dead, and in which case, the alarm wouldnt work either. However, you would be able to get in, to allow the vehicle to be towed, or to pop hood, etc. That would be my guess, though i can understand the annoyance and need for an option in iDrive for this to be disabled if preferred. Options for everything is always a good thing imo.
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Great video! I’ve had my car almost a year and leaned a few things.
Can anyone confirm the sprint mode then works in non-M models?
Glad you enjoyed the video! We can confirm that it works in a 2022 330i non-m sport, though your experience may vary depending on model/year.
@@bmwofmorristown9038 I have a 2022, looking forward to trying it out. Thanks again.
Hi ! I have a question here from Germany. Does this (1:12) work the same on my BMW M440i Coupe too? The car in the video has a button under the door handle to press. But on my car there is no button to press under the door handle. Thank you !
Hello from New Jersey! It works similarly on the 4 series' flush door handles, but even easier. Instead of removing the small plastic cap as seen on this X3, you simply open your door handle completely and peek underneath the open handle. On the very far right side of the door handle, you'll see a place to insert the key. Let us know if you'd like further clarification!
That Windows open "novelty" was already in my '04 fiat still by the way 😅 but Very usefull
Very cool! Hidden features applies to more brands than just BMW it seems.
Windows Up/Down and Lid Up/Down were present in the 2003 Z4 (both Remote Fob and Key in Drivers-side Door)
Yes but wasn't that a bug? My cousin Eddie locked his Fiat and apparently held the button too long as he was walking away and his car flooded in a thunderstorm overnight. Happened to him twice before Fiat fixed the "feature". Eddie bought a BMW 750 Li after that.
@@seigell9500 Was presented earlier... My old E39 03/1999 already had it.
Had that on my 1995 E34 540i, too!
Thx for the tour. My issue is with the passenger mirror tilting way too much. I wish I could adjust the angle but unfortunately BMW doesn't give that option. It's all the way to the pavement brother, or nothing! 😅
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed. That would be a nice feature to add! It does tilt down quite far...
You can change that angle with the bimmercode app
Does this work on x3 20D 22plate
12:50 The reason the sunroof only opens most of the way is because of wind turbulence at speed. If it goes to the second position then you will hear much more noise so it is best used for low speeds only.
Exactly right. It's not a huge difference but that extra inch or so of movement does make a difference in wind noise!
Question for you. I have a 2015 F15 and I see that later models have a toggle switch that puts the car in “jack” mode, deactivating the air suspension. I’ve swapped shocks and airbags already by myself but I wasn’t aware of this jack mode feature. So far I haven’t observed any issues but I’m about to rotate my tires whereby I’ll be jacking up the front and then rear of the car. So - does the F-15, 2019 have a jack mode and if so how do I engage it because I do not have the toggle switch I’m observing in newer models. Thank you!
As you noted, newer air suspension equipped models do have a jack mode, activated and deactivated by toggling the air suspension adjustment switch forward or backward for approximately 7 seconds until the LED indicator turns off. I'm not sure if any similar feature exists on a 2015 model. If it does exist, I'd guess it's in the service menu (aka secret menu as referenced in this video).
nice video dud, like
Thank you, glad you liked it!
Great video, on mine I can’t figure out how to turn on or off actual AC. It seems to be on all the time I don’t know why they eliminated actual AC button.
Thank you! If your car doesn't have a hard key labeled "AC", there should be a "Menu" button in the climate control button area. Click this, and then select/deselect air conditioning in the menu that pops up on the iDrive screen. Hope that helps.
@@bmwofmorristown9038 thank you I’ll check it out, actually it’s the same X.3 as in your video 2022 model Brooklyn gray, I’ll keep looking.
2:52
You can remove the safety with a coding application like BimmerCode.
I find that safety feature redundant; if you have to stay standing next to the car, you might as well get in and use the one touch option that comes with the windows and sunroof buttons, especially if it’s starting to rain.
Since I’ve removed it from my X3, I’ve used the key fob several times to close my sunroof or rear window left open by my kids, right from the confort of my mom’s living room.
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12:33
I also removed the automatic start/stop option AND selected sport mode to be the by default setting when starting the car.
I also activated the rear fog lights and have my rear lights as running daylights option.
True on both accounts! Coding opens a whole world of options on how to alter factory, non-customizable settings. I've heard that Bimmercode is great, but of course as a dealer we can't do these sorts of services.
What about anti dazzle high beams?
How can I activate the comfort feature on my X3? I have tried several times
@@bmwofmorristown9038 would it violate warranty?
These are very useful, sad i cant use them on the 2018.
You remind me of my ex from 20 yrs ago, anyway my roundabout 2005 BMW X3 Siemens 3.0I has the first few features and the last few you have showed in this video. I love to toss around my BMW daily driver and use my Mercedes on Sundays to chill.
Must have been a real good looking guy
Dude must've been an absolute stud
I'd say Dyno mode is something a lot of customers would want to use, especially since the B58 is known to be underrated. I know my X3 M40i is going on the dyno as soon as its broken in (700 more miles).
Absolutely! For our more enthusiast/tuning oriented customers, dyno mode could definitely be useful. We didn’t really get into it for the sake of time, and because *most* customers probably won’t use it, but it definitely has a time and place for certain people. If you can remember, come back to let us know how much power your X3 puts down after it hits the rollers! I suspect that you’ll find the factory figures to be a bit conservative as you mentioned :)
That mirror thing took me weeks to figure out on my 2019 X4
It's a tricky one, many don't know about it.
Haha same here, i had a 2020 330i and it annoyed me so much and another random dude with a bmw in a parking lot was able to help me when i asked 😂
Maybe read the manual?
When disabling the auto start/stop, does it stay disabled when you switch back to comfort mode? Also, do you have to disable it upon every startup?
In the newer X3M40i, X5/6/7, M340i etc. (all the cars that use the 48v mild hybrid system and lack the hard button to turn it off), switching back to comfort will re-enable the start/stop, so it's only disabled when sport mode is active. However, a workaround is to configure your sport mode to have all comfort settings, so all it effectively does is disable auto/start stop when engaged.
@@bmwofmorristown9038 Thanks! I'm picking up my '22 X3 M40i next week, and I think I want the auto start/stop off all the time.
the auto stop is an annoying feature, can’t disable it on my 2022 x6, but could do it on my 2012 528i. I wish it’s disabled for good.
Hi, I think you left off one of the best "hidden" features of BMWs - and that is the ability to code functions of the vehicle to the radio preset buttons. For instance, you can code to navigate home to your address just by pushing whatever radio preset button you assign....or access the sound options with just a press of a pre-assigned button, etc. Also, you can (almost) completely turn off the vehicle stability control but a long depress of the DST button.
These are both good honorable mentions. Perhaps for part two, these will make the list!
I have the 2016 328i but I’ve been wondering, what is the middle piece in the center console for ? It’s the piece that can detach and attach?
It's to give you the choice of whether you want cupholders or the shallower storage tray. No configuration is correct or incorrect, just up to your preference :)
I need to pay your dealership a visit. You have a few x3’s I’d like to test drive with no pressure ☺️. We currently have an x2 it’s too small.
Please do! You're welcome to stop in any time to check out an X3 at your convenience. We promise a pressure-free visit :)
I highly recommend them! Ronnie here is amazing and i wouldn't have got my M car if it weren't for him and the well-informed videos and information. Even if you gotta travel a bit, great information and pristine customer service is worth it!
Thank you for this highly informative video. I have a question regarding the right mirror of my G42, it doesn't tilt down when I put reverse and the button stays in the left one. Do you know if there is another trick or my car doesn't have this option.
You're welcome, glad you were able to learn something from the video!
Interesting question regarding your G42... as long as the mirror adjustment switch is toggled to the left, the passenger mirror should tilt down when reversing. Are you able to move the mirror for normal adjustments? If not the motor may be broken. If so, I suppose it is possible that certain G42s didn't get this feature. If that's the case, here's a trick you can try: set your #2 memory setting to all the same parameters as the #1 setting, only have the passenger mirror tilted down for reversing. This effectively gives you the option of manually tilting the mirror with the press of a button.
@@bmwofmorristown9038 The mirror is ok, I can move it without a problem. Where do I set the #2 memory? Where do I get the #1 parameters?
@@JorgeGalofre that is if you have memory seats. If you do, set your number 2 preferences the same as 1, the only difference being the mirror tilt angle. And you're set. If you don't have the memory seat feature, nevermind 😁
I didn’t know that but about the mirror. I was wondering why my BMW stopped lowering the right mirror, recently. Now I know.
That’s one that even most long-time owners don’t know about!
Can you tell what bmw is that? Look beautiful
It’s a 2022 X3 M40i!
Great stuff Ronnie. I like all of these tip videos recorded by various BMW dealerships. They can be very useful. Also, the obvious question but I'm too good to ask: any relationship to Joe?
Thanks Jim, glad you found the video useful! No relation to Joe D. sadly…
By holding down on the left paddle to overtake someone, will that keep you in a manual mode?
Yes, until the right paddle is held, or the shifter toggled to re-engage automatic mode.
@@bmwofmorristown9038 thanks for replying. My lease is almost up in a couple of months, I’m in NY, I’m gonna start scouring through your channel 😆
@@Mister_MasterzRN Of course!
Having the shifter move back when pressing the parking button isn’t really a party trick. 😊
For those of us who live in a colder climate, driving a “e” model, moving the gear shifter to the left with the ignition on, will start the engine. Pressing the parking button will then obviously put the car in park, but more importantly keep the engine running, heating up the cabin, while you can exit the car and scrape the frost off the windows. Quite useful if you’re not lazy and have time to wait for the cabin heat to defrost the windows for you.
That's definitely practical in colder climates!
Is there a way to quickly switch to Sport Mode without looking for the sport mode button or switching to manual? Audi has a feature to pull the shifter back to alternate between sport mode and normal mode. It really helps in defensive driving and needing to overtake while maintaining eyes on the road. This is a feature I love and the only thing keeping me from getting a BMW.
Just move the shifter to the left
I'm not super familiar with Audi's system, but BMW offers quite a few ways to enter either the sport transmission mode or sport drive mode. They are: 1. hold left paddle to engage sprint mode. Re-engage "normal" mode by either switching shifter to left then right OR by holding down on left paddle. 2. press sport mode button. 3. Switch shift lever over to the left. This will engage the sport transmission mode (for quicker passes) without engaging manual model. Manual mode can be engaged from here if desired, by clicking a paddle shifter, but is not mandatory in the sport transmission mode. Disengage this mode by putting the shifter back over to the right. Hope this helps!
How do you turn on the FOG LIGHTS on a 2022 X3 xdrive...???
It doesn't have fog lights. Most new BMW's don't.
Dam you know he got that 10incher
amazing
Thank you!
Wait new beemers don’t have capless fuel tanks?
No they don't.
@@bmwofmorristown9038 well that sucks.
Holding down the left shift lever doesn’t work on my 2021 x3m.
Interesting, thanks for letting us know. So far we tried it on this X3 M40i, a 2018 X3 M40i, and a 2022 330i xDrive non m-sport and it worked on all of those. As said, it is programmed on some cars but not others. We appreciate the data point nonetheless!
@@bmwofmorristown9038 - Idem on the '16 X5 I drive. All the other 9 secrets I already knew. Thanks for sharing.
A Belgian.
@@bmwofmorristown9038 It worked on my 2021 x3 xDrive30i, holding the left and right paddle shifters. This was so good to know because the car would go back into drive from manual shift, but would take a while. Great video...I knew of a couple features, but some were totally unknown to me.
What’s better this or the Escalade?
The X3 isn't quite in the same class as the escalade. It's a much smaller vehicle. The X7 is BMW's closest competitor to the Escalade.
May I
receive mynz
with key whole
on the right of
just inside the door handle
when you pull it out ?
Instead of removing
nor detaching..
Much obliged to you,
BMW !
X3 or X4 -- what do you like better
Prefer the X3, but the two are some similar that it really just comes down to looks when choosing between them.
haha ,cool
Thanks!
When you do a video like that one, be sure to go through what you need from the camera person for each feature. For example, on the first one, namely what one does with the dead key fob, the camera should be been focused with the camera person opening the passenger door and doing the close up from there. When you had to tell him what you wanted, it became apparent that you did not review each step with him or that you just pulled him off the street.
Thanks for the suggestion.
As for the sunroof being fully opened I do not recommend this. Once you’re at normal driving speeds it will buffer like crazy hence is why it stops at a certain point by the manufacturer. Nice if you want maximum sunlight but bad if you want to have a pleasant driving experience.
Fair point, BMW stops it short for a reason. Perhaps the fully open position is best enjoyed while parked for max sunlight.
The useful tilting passenger mirror feature is not quite as good as it should be. On other makes the amount of tilt is adjustable to suit the best view, BMW isn't.
Should show drivers how to close the tailgate with the button by the driver.
We covered this in our “pressing every button” video!
BMWs are regular good cars. They aren’t overbearing like Mercs. The BMW is where all cars should be. People ask why I bought one, I say they are just smart and everything works the way it’s supposed to.
Glad you enjoy them as much as we do!
Lol VW Atlas have that too, all German made vehicles have gas cap holders, not special!
Indeed, almost all cars do, but many people don't know about them!
I took a nap with the key in my pocket once during a huge storm. Apparently I was sleeping in a way that depressed the unlock button. All of the windows and sunroof opened completely and absolutely drenched the interior of my car.
Oh no! Lesson learned, don't sleep with a BMW key in your pocket!
What guys do you think about this color of the car? "Brooklyn grey metallic"?
It's one of our most popular colors for M Sport cars!
Boring
So you can't turn off ASS in Comfort Mode? I was looking forward to BMW again when mine is finished. But that would be a deal breaker for me.
In new and upcoming 6 and 8 cylinder models, that is correct it cannot be turned off in comfort mode. In 4 cylinder models it can. However, in the 6/8 cyl models you can go into sport individual to deactivate AS/S but configure the settings to match comfort mode.
@@bmwofmorristown9038 Thanks!
These really are not hidden!
Good video except that light show.
I only foresee problems when you start teaching people to go in menu's they have no business in.
Thank you. Fair point, although there's really no harm to be done in that menu.
These are not "hidden" features. They are only hidden from those who don't read the owners manual. And the gas cap holder feature. Can't remember the last car I owned that didn't have that.
For many owners, these will be a surprise, but the most knowledgeable owners will probably have known many of these.
Orient Kamasu?
Sharp eye! Orient Ray II.
Fun fact: i found out most of these features by accident
Amazing how much you can learn by just poking around the car!
You need to say BMVé not BMDobbleU
i am angry because there is only 7 hidden features!!
That chrome front grill looks absolutely atrocious holy shit
Easily optioned out with the shadowline package!
I know I have a MY22 X3 M40i I picked up in Aug 22
@@CT60522 It's not August yet!
@@lilik26 aug 21 lol. Living in the future
A great suv 👍
See how it performs in off-road : m.th-cam.com/video/Lc29_pCxG70/w-d-xo.html
Not enough useful ones in the hidden features.
"Let your gas station attendant know about the gas cap storage hole."......So, what is a "gas station attendant"?
In states like NJ with full-service gas stations, the gas station attendant is the worker who pumps your gas for you.
@@bmwofmorristown9038 → That was intended to be tongue in cheek. Here in Boulder full-service disappeared long ago.
How are these hidden features?? You do understand the words hidden features right? Stop the click bait, just be honest and straightforward. These videos would turn me away from your dealership
I heard that this greedy company charge customer for a heated seat subscription, that is probably a hidden feature also.
This should clear things up: bmwusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=3997&mid=
This kid hasn't been around BMW's much. Almost all "Hidden Features" have been around for years.
Very true! Not all of these are new additions to the cars, as you said many have been around since early E chassis cars. But many owners aren’t aware of them despite how long they’ve been around. We’re hoping to get those folks more familiar with their BMWs!
@@bmwofmorristown9038 this is so true because some people including myself are too lazy to read the owner’s manual.. I’d rather watch a video to find out 😀
That’s not the point the point is people do not not this, da
In Europe these are very known features
You must be fun at parties
Boring compared to other tutorials !
Hold the bus here. Are you kidding??? You guys put your dealer name on the body of these cars? I would NEVER buy a car from you guys. I lease a car from you and you put stickers on the paint!?
WOW.
The stickers come off extremely easily and leave zero permanent marking on the paint.