30+ HIDDEN Features, Functions & Tricks on EVERY BMW! MUST SEE If You Own a BMW

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    Chapters
    0:00 Intro
    0:38 Key Fob Tricks
    3:00 Checking Presets
    3:16 Siri Voice Command
    3:46 Winter Wiper Mode
    5:00 Launch Control
    6:00 Left Paddle Long Pull
    6:34 Reset Trip Computer
    6:55 Secret Service Menu
    7:36 Trunk Close Button
    8:05 Reverse Tilting Mirror
    8:37 Disable Engine Start Stop (Patch)
    9:05 Lock Car Without Key
    9:35 Park Car While In Sport Shift Mode
    9:55 Auto H
    10:48 Kick To Open Trunk
    11:33 iDrive Reboot
    12:25 Dead Key Fob Entry & Start
    13:29 Remove Cargo Cover
    14:07 Cargo Trunk Rails
    14:32 Cargo Net Hooks / Grocery Hooks
    14:45 Fold Down Rear Seats
    15:08 Gas Cap Holder
    15:34 Battery Jump Start (Positive & Ground)
    16:08 Garage Door Buttons
    16:44 Climate Control Rules
    17:41 Tilt Sunroof
    17:55 Last Generation Heated Steering Button
    18:45 Comfort Keyless Access
    19:14 Gesture Control Sensor
    20:01 Hidden Parking Assistance Plus Menu
    20:56 iDrive Controller Touch
    21:43 Advanced Voice Commands
    23:08 Turn Off Lane Departure Steering Intervention
    24:09 Conclusion
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  • @BeamerView
    @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +70

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    • @marcvandeven692
      @marcvandeven692 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can quickly switch between the individual safety settings and "All on" by dubble tapping the safety button. For switching lane assist on and off while driving

    • @herbertsoo8736
      @herbertsoo8736 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marcvandeven692 dv e dv222qw2

    • @M3NS
      @M3NS ปีที่แล้ว +3

      To keep interior lights off when you open the door. Open the door & hold down the Light button 5 seconds.

    • @Emceepe
      @Emceepe ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The hidden 12v port underneath the glovebox.

    • @user-yg5ss8uj3i
      @user-yg5ss8uj3i ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Would love to see these hint/tricks in written form so I can sit in my vehicle and do them myself.

  • @richardbeer
    @richardbeer ปีที่แล้ว +441

    Thought you should know: this video saved a Dutch family's holiday yesterday. On a camp site in France, their X7 alarm started going off. They had unlocked the car manually because their key fob wasn't working and now they couldn't stop the alarm. They asked if I had jump cables, because some dealer or mechanic they called said their battery might be flat. I said "Doesn't sound like it's flat!" and they said "Maybe it's the key fob battery?!" (we were all shouting to be heard). So I said "That reminds me of a video I saw on TH-cam last week! Put the key fob next to the steering column and try starting it again!"
    Lo and behold, it worked, the alarm stopped and they were able to drive off to the next stage of their holiday. I can't overstate how grateful they were - they called me an angel! And I've only owned a BMW for 10 days, so I'm no expert, I'd just stumbled across your video last week. Weird how fate works sometimes. Anyways, I just thought I'd pass along some of those good deed vibes!

    • @gKaasboer
      @gKaasboer ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wow!

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Richard,
      Thank you so much for taking the time to write this out to me. It’s stories like these that makes the blood sweat and tears worth it.
      I’m glad to hear things worked out for the family and thank you for helping them as well, without you sharing the knowledge to them it wouldn’t be possible. Teamwork!
      I plan on continuing making these videos as I believe there is still a lot to learn about BMW’s. Even though the videos are about features, like you mentioned, it can make the difference of changing lives out there.
      Thank you once again for sharing this, it literally made my day, if not the year.
      Here if you ever have any questions, THANK YOU!

    • @tonycarech5545
      @tonycarech5545 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      that really goes to show there are no accidents - at the exact moment when they would need useful but not common information like that you knew it and only bc you watched this video 1 week prior! plus you just got your first BMW - GOD work's in mysterious and amazing ways!! 🙏💯🙌

    • @joshgray9035
      @joshgray9035 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      A Dutch family not in a camper? Why do you tell these lies?

    • @colettejaques2559
      @colettejaques2559 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ridiculous how not ...user friendly these junk cars are😂

  • @johnhodgson9296
    @johnhodgson9296 ปีที่แล้ว +1394

    One clever feature BMWs & other cars is a lever behind the steering wheel . It's called a turn signal or an indicator. So you can tell other road users which way you are thinking of turning

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +99

      WHAT?! No Way!! ;)

    • @AgentOffice
      @AgentOffice ปีที่แล้ว +41

      How's it work

    • @templehillsfunk
      @templehillsfunk ปีที่แล้ว +20

      That's BRILLIANT!! #WhoKnew 😳

    • @alex2mil8
      @alex2mil8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      is not used at all in miami

    • @IAmZen_007
      @IAmZen_007 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I don’t have that option … sry

  • @geebee2276
    @geebee2276 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    This is gold. Had waited twenty years to own my very first BMW. After a year of owning it, I’ll never go back to any other brand now. I’d discovered a fair amount of these tips and tricks already but some I had no idea about. Thank you 🙏. Have subscribed.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Gee, glad to hear that this video will help ya enjoy the BMW more along the way. Here if you have any questions ever, thanks for the sub!

    • @sravi59
      @sravi59 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same here waited over 20 years to get a BMW. And its just a luxury you don't get anywhere else.

    • @rawand6344
      @rawand6344 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wich car did you own before? My first car is a alfa romeo mito and im kinda in doubt of switching to toyota for its durability or volvo xc40 for ots safty. But the brands im kinda a fan of is bmw (since I was a child) so it rly comes down to either a bmw or a volvo (maybe alfa romeo)

    • @geebee2276
      @geebee2276 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rawand6344 I’ve gone from a Honda Accord, to a several Mitsubishi’s (utes and SUV) to a Hyundai Tucson, before getting my BMW X4 M40i. I’d highly recommend any BMW with a 40 on the end. That gives you the B58 engine which I believe is the best engine BMW have ever produced. One day, this engine will be iconic. It’s so over-engineered in standard form.
      Recently have had a swap for three weeks, of a friends BMW218i - a 1.5 turbo three cylinder. While it had no where near the power of my X4, it was fun to drive and surprisingly nippy around town. A beautiful quiet drive. I’m the same - loved BMW’s since I was a kid too. The tech and comfort of a BMW is amazing. Sure, there’s other brands that can probably match this, or in some people’s opinion, better it, but if you’ve always loved BMW’s and have never owned one, I’d strongly recommend it … to me, it’s become more than just a car.

    • @sravi59
      @sravi59 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@rawand6344 I started with Vauxhall Astra (back in 1998), then honda civic, honda accord, Skoda Fabia, Chev Beat, Honda Civic, Toyota Aygo. And now BMW x5 and can say BMW its a totally different experience.

  • @buserror
    @buserror ปีที่แล้ว +144

    You can switch to manual by single clicking the paddles, without touching the central shifter. It reverts to D after a few seconds if you don't switch gears again. Handy to downshift before corners. You can also manually return to D by long-pressing the right paddle. If in full manual, long pressing the right paddle will switch you to the 'best' gear to be in. Also, when in NAV mode with the voice off, you can get voice direction *once* if you like by single pressing the 'map' button. You can also voice navigate for example 'go home' and you can navigate to a specific menu page when saying something like 'trip computer'. there's plenty others.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Didn’t know about the map button feature nice one Michel!

    • @CarlosFandandgo
      @CarlosFandandgo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      On the ZF8 you can also manual return back to D by pulling in both gear paddles at the same time, can be quicker than holding the right lever if your hands are there anyway. Only when in auto mode though, not when in full manual.

    • @buserror
      @buserror ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also, one thing I've used for years but I'm not sure people know about, is that you can *downshift* without pressing the paddles at all. If you are under 'cruising' speed (on my current 3.0d it's

    • @CarlosFandandgo
      @CarlosFandandgo ปีที่แล้ว

      @@buserror I do that also, useful if you're about to do a slow ish overtake so need some pickup but don't want full beans!!

    • @tonycarech5545
      @tonycarech5545 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      WOW i had no idea you could even use the bmw nav without voice directions which is primarily why i don’t use it bc it’s annoying when listening to music but that’s a super cool and informative thing to know if you are using nav like that to just press map to hear voice guidance once.. i’m a big bmw enthusiast onto my 5th one now and i had no idea about that nav feature nor the windshield wiper feature he mentioned in the video - this is why i love this type of content!! Bravo 👏 🎉

  • @damongwinn
    @damongwinn ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Great info, especially on the remote start.
    Here is a nice feature that gets overlooked.
    On the radio, there is a timeshift option.
    What this does is it pauses your live broadcast when you receive a phone call.
    When you finish your call the radio picks back up a the moment you call was received.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks Damon, totally did not know that one wow!!

    • @MichaelBradley1967
      @MichaelBradley1967 ปีที่แล้ว

      If it's the same timeshift option I've seen, the 2022 no longer has that.

    • @jamiefrasier1862
      @jamiefrasier1862 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MichaelBradley1967 I hv a 2022 and it has timeshift

    • @MichaelBradley1967
      @MichaelBradley1967 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamiefrasier1862 SRSLY? That pisses me off more than them just removing it altogether. I've never seen more inconsistency in a vehicle line.

  • @michaelwwii
    @michaelwwii ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Thanks for the tips. If you are using the voice activation feature, you don't need to press the button on the steering wheel. Just say "Hey BMW" and you can then give any of the voice commands. It takes this feature a few seconds after start-up to be activated.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup all these can be used with hey Bmw. For new owners you might have to enable the feature in car settings > general settings > personal assistant

    • @justchecking1
      @justchecking1 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You can rename it from “BMW”. So, you could name it “Jeeves” or anything else, and just say “Hey Jeeves” and it responds.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@justchecking1 correct!

    • @the_law28
      @the_law28 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@justchecking1 Oh how do yu do that? I would love to change it to my car's name.

  • @bryanchen9706
    @bryanchen9706 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    8:05 You can actually set both left and right mirrors to angle downwards using memory seat buttons, which store the mirror settings if you hold them down. find this useful when driving in a narrow path, parallel parking on the left side of the street, or just seeing if you're parked between the lines without the surround view camera, which usually switches off after a preset distance
    The forward and rewind buttons can be held down to fast forward or rewind in audio or video that is from USB or your phone, useful for audio books or movies.
    Gesture control 1 finger option is only useful for picking selected menu item when using voice, such as a call, a destination, etc.
    Bimmercode unlocks a lot of hidden features and I still need to find good tutorial to try all of them out, including:
    Changing lane keep, PDC/camera, blind spot activation speeds
    Displaying emails on idrive comm if android phone
    Activating brake force display and daylight rear running lights
    Using key fob to preventilate instead of app
    Etc

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great points, thanks for sharing!

    • @kilickaya
      @kilickaya 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @bryanchen9706 I have bmw 2.18 grand tourer. Right Mirror Doesn't Tilt down. Can you please explain more how to use memory seat buttons. I am not sure if there memory seat buttons on my car.

    • @RSJ69
      @RSJ69 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​@@kilickayaI know this is old so I'm sure you figured it out but in case anybody else is scrolling. If you mean it will not tilt down while you are in reverse, that is because you have to have your mirror adjust setting pointed toward the left driver side mirror. In other words you have to have the settings as if you were trying to adjust the driver side mirror. Hopefully that makes sense.

  • @pasqualepisani
    @pasqualepisani ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks - if you can, please do a tutorial on the auto parking feature in a parallel parking situation and a parking spot within a shopping center

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Great video idea!! Will add that to my video list, thank you!

  • @kierankelleher
    @kierankelleher ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Very useful video. Well done! Love the chapter markers also. Thanks for the effort in making such a great video. I learned a few new tricks here that I did not know about my BMW!

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it helped! Don't forget to Subscribe!

  • @terrancepinkney777
    @terrancepinkney777 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Just purchased my first BMW today a 540i M-sport and this car has so much tech in it I can't believe all the cool stuff this car does! This video is awesome thanks man!

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Couldn't agree more!

    • @DruedrizzyTv
      @DruedrizzyTv 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sameee🎉

  • @richellenel9457
    @richellenel9457 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Preparing to buy my first BMW. I'm super excited. Its golden that I found this video. Thank you much.🙏🏾🧡

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re going to love it. Which one are you considering?

  • @SHANNONOLEYAR
    @SHANNONOLEYAR 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This video was extremely helpful. Thank you!! I was probably told all this at delivery but it’s hard to process and understand it all until you get comfortable with the car. I have a 2019 X5 50i and all this was accurate.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful! Reach out if you ever have questions!!

  • @dakotahamlin
    @dakotahamlin ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I work for BMW, and wanted to give a couple tips about the remote start. First, keep in mind that this is an option that is included in some packages, and is able to be purchased as a standalone feature when building some models. I do this as a common courtesy in any car that has a remote start, but not a lot of dealerships do. Before you can use remote start you have to activate it in the settings. To do this you will go to car>settings>climate control>preconditioning/ventilation and here you will activate the “starting for ventilation.” This is where BMW will give you a warning, that says something like a “state laws differ…” This is some thing that often goes overlooked in lots of cars, and I will sometimes see people who are coming in for service with 20,000 or more miles on the car with remote start never being activated.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yess those are great points to make and I should’ve mentioned that. I’ll make another one about features bmw drivers forget about. Thanks for mentioning this!

    • @Tupeutla
      @Tupeutla ปีที่แล้ว +4

      and only working since idrive 7

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Tupeutla correct!

    • @sirslickrock
      @sirslickrock ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BeamerView also beware for US spec cars in Germany, BMW Group/Germany will DISABLE this function during a service under the guise it is illegal to use this. However if it’s a feature on your car previously they should NOT disable it since you PAID for it. Conversely if your car is brand new and built here, they don’t or won’t enable it in the first place.
      Lastly, most and most annoying is that most cars even the top tiers (like the M3 Competition) until maybe last year were GOVERNED BELOW THEIR RATED TOP SPEED.
      And since BMW controls both of these things if you do it yourself while in warranty they will VOID IT IMMEDIATELY.

    • @wutcanbrowndo4u
      @wutcanbrowndo4u ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What dealer you at? Just curiosity from a former Bimmer tech.

  • @paulraftis7063
    @paulraftis7063 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That was really helpful! I have a 22 M550, you’ve given me lots to play with! Thanks again, love the voice commands! Steering intervention can be painful!

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad it helped you!! Congrats on the new m550

  • @aemerson82
    @aemerson82 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video. Just got a ‘23 m8 and it’s sick! There’s so much to learn. This answered a lot of questions

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear that. Congrats on the amazing car!

  • @Beck248
    @Beck248 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I purchased my first BMW about 3 weeks ago, so I really appreciate this video!! Thank you 😊

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Rebecca, glad to hear this helped you, and congrats on your new BMW! Which one did you get? I’ve been planning to do a more in-depth tutorial on every car and maybe I could start with the model you have? :)

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don’t forget to subscribe!

    • @Beck248
      @Beck248 ปีที่แล้ว

      @BeamerView. It’s just a 2022 228i xDrive, nothing too fancy. It’s perfect for me now that our kids are grown and on their own…and yes, following you now. Thanks again.

  • @keithrube22-Chicago
    @keithrube22-Chicago ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You were so incredibly helpful. I’m on my 8th BMW lease, a 2022 x3m40i ( favorite one ever) and I didn’t know about 23 of these tips! Many thanks for such an informative lesson!

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Keith, comments like these make my day and glad to hear some of these will help you for your next 8 BMW’s!!

    • @colettejaques2559
      @colettejaques2559 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes..only lease .these are junk...only problems after 3 yrs

    • @codylujan
      @codylujan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@colettejaques2559you don't know how to maintain a car.

  • @ElleRoers
    @ElleRoers ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome! Super helpful, thank you. I just bought my first BMW today so this was exactly what I needed 🙌🏼

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to hear! Congrats, Reach out if you ever have any questions!

    • @ElleRoers
      @ElleRoers ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BeamerView Thanks, will do!

  • @2controlspam1
    @2controlspam1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks so much for this video. I just got a 745e and the amount of technology is a bit overwhelming. This video has helped to demystify things. Keep up the great work!

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great to hear!

  • @CA-ew2om
    @CA-ew2om ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I sell BMWs and explain all of these features to my clients everyday - This was a great video! I also love activating “Drive Recorder” for them (basically like having a Dashcam) although you must have Parking assistance Pkg to have it and also like telling them about the “Automatic Window” function. Where you can set you car to automatically roll your window down in certain areas, I.e. Starbucks drive-thru or gate entrance where you have to punch a code in.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you! Yes those are also great features to mention. I’ll have to make a part 2 of this video soon, there are so many things people would not know their BMW has.

    • @peterisinme
      @peterisinme ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I preset my drive recorder to “8” so if anything happens I will hit that and then record

    • @natalie306642
      @natalie306642 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      These do not work on every BMW

    • @ChampionsBeat
      @ChampionsBeat ปีที่แล้ว

      Is there a drive recorder in X2 M35i?

    • @ntutorial8941
      @ntutorial8941 ปีที่แล้ว

      So how do you set the window to automatically go down when McDrive is on?

  • @bubblefish8670
    @bubblefish8670 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Good summary and very useful! When talking about privacy shade panel in the trunk, you should also mention there's a dedicated spot under to store it too.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      YES! Thanks for pointing that one out, I know I mentioned it in one of these hidden tricks videos, it's up to part 4 now =)

    • @cloverbmw
      @cloverbmw 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Where is it?

  • @ianrichardson9494
    @ianrichardson9494 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    To turn off the auto stop/start yes go into sport mode, but better still set up your individual sport mode with all options as comfort. That way you can still drive in regular comfort mode without the stop/start feature.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes Ian! I actually just learned about doing that from another comment someone listed here. Thanks for sharing!!

    • @willywartaal3011
      @willywartaal3011 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do the exactly the same. Additionally, I set the steering to sport because I like the heavier Steering

    • @sdc7309
      @sdc7309 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      how do you do this please?

    • @ekimandersom4478
      @ekimandersom4478 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just get bimmercode and turn it of.

    • @trevorgray3681
      @trevorgray3681 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      with bimmercode you can set it to always be disabled

  • @ankushpatel9015
    @ankushpatel9015 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved all the tips!! Definitely see myself using these in my car.

  • @helengrantham532
    @helengrantham532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a new BMW owner this is really helpful, thank you!

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped you!

  • @eii8794
    @eii8794 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this---proud owner of a 740 and I had no idea my car had all these cool A$$ features--its like i got a new car today---new subscriber here

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear and thanks for the sub E!

  • @dogradyie
    @dogradyie ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi just took delivery of my new X5, love it and your 30+ tips is great. I use a bike rack a lot and I can’t reverse with it as it applies the braking system, I have press the safety button beside the hazard lights for turning off the sensors and it does turn the green circle off BUT I still have the brakes being active while reversing with the bike rack, any other things I need to turn off. Thanks again

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Anytime glad it helped you!

    • @jovan817
      @jovan817 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Disable rear emergency braking.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey David. Apologies. Thought the rest of my comment went through. But yes as mentioned below if you go into the PDC settings there should be a way to disable emergency braking.

  • @zzh910
    @zzh910 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just got a new BMW with iDrive 7, I've learned A LOT from you video, thank you so so very much!

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear Sebastian! Reach out if you ever have any questions!

  • @ButterTanPecan
    @ButterTanPecan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just purchased an x5drive40i last night! This was so helpful. Thank you!

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats on the X5. Let me know if you had any questions!

  • @giopagianini2910
    @giopagianini2910 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you dude!! I have a BMW for more than a year and I didn't know half of the features!!👌👍

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to hear! Reach out if you ever have any questions!

  • @Bug13
    @Bug13 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome tips. I just purchased a slightly used (13k miles) 2021 X5 M50i and love it. I came from a GMC Yukon Denali which is a huge difference and while the Yukon was a great truck, it doesn't compare to the X5. I've been searching out and watching as many of these videos as I can since all the options in the X5 can be a little intimidating for someone who just came from a 20 year old Yukon and I have figured out almost 50 percent of what I needed but am still learning a lot. The launch control is something I will definitely be trying out and my buddy will be along for the ride. I'll definitely be subscribing and looking forward to more videos.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats on the X5 M50i, that this is a BEAST, and yes night and day compared to the Yukon. I'm sure you're going to love it more and more every day and won't be going back =)
      Launch control is available for it, I do have a video on the channel that shows the steps in order to engage it, it may take a couple tries to practice it, but when you do it, it's out of this world.
      Thanks for the Sub. Reach out if you ever have any questions!

    • @colettejaques2559
      @colettejaques2559 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@BeamerViewwho wants to launch a vehicle ahead...not safe

  • @enriquecarrillo3909
    @enriquecarrillo3909 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for all those useful tips, I just subscribed to your channel. We’re in the process of finalizing the purchase of a 2023 X6 and I wanted to ask you a question. Does that vehicle have emergency back up braking? So I know they have a sonar and 360 camera but will it brake the vehicle to prevent you from backing up into something? Thanks again.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the sub Enrique. A 2023 would have the feature but it wouldn’t be something I’d rely on to help guide you.
      It’s a bit of a complicated feature such that if you’re going at slow creeping speeds it won’t engage.
      But if you’re in a fast moving situation and if you didn’t see an object behind you then it would.
      I’ve had one guy who relied on it to park in his garage and one day it didn’t brake for him. So I would just rely on it in emergency situations.
      One test you could do when it arrives is setup a cardboard box behind it and give it a few tries.
      I also know in the settings there is a way to deactivate the feature as well.

    • @enriquecarrillo3909
      @enriquecarrillo3909 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, the box test is a good idea, I’ll try it. It seems like something it should have. The Cayenne doesn’t have it, but our old 2017 Nissan Armada SL model did, funny. Take care.

  • @emmanuelgotsis7772
    @emmanuelgotsis7772 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. About to go buy a 23 X5 M50 ;-). With my 17 X5 and assuming future models, you can also roll down/up all windows and sunroof by holding the exterior door handle sensor on the driver side. This was a neat feature i found by accident - fun..

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Emmanuel, congrats on the future X5 M50i! A LOT has changed since the 2017 model year and thanks for mentioning about the hidden door handle controls. I've always known for the 17ish model years you could hold the lock sensor on the door handle and that would roll up the windows, but never tried to roll them down by holding the unlock sensor! I have to give that one a shot =)

  • @michaelebersole9010
    @michaelebersole9010 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think this will work on all late model BMW's. When playing a mp4 video, the display cancels as soon as the vehicle is taken out of park. You can easily get the display back when stopped at (for example) a traffic light, by setting the parking brake. Then, just hit the gas to release the brake. Be careful not to blip the gas unintentionally.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Didn't know about this trick, thanks mike!

    • @Vortexnavsat
      @Vortexnavsat ปีที่แล้ว

      Display will always be on if you code it with bimmercode.

  • @themuslimmountainbiker
    @themuslimmountainbiker ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The dead fob tip was really useful! Knew all the rest and proud I did lol. Great vid

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Yes its a tricky one. If you read the comments below there was one where it saved a couple from being stranded somewhere in France!

  • @mtboney2283
    @mtboney2283 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, this was very very informative! We just bought an X6 and had no clue that there were extra features like this. Appreciate your insight. I do have a question though... When I use sport mode, do I have to stop or be driving at a certain MPH?

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad it helped you! Congrats on the X6, its an amazing vehicle that looks great. When switching modes, you can do it while you're driving, at any MPH. Completely safe to change while you're moving!

    • @mtboney2283
      @mtboney2283 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BeamerView Thanks again! So very helpful.

    • @danschaffrin6780
      @danschaffrin6780 ปีที่แล้ว

      no you don't. Any speed!

    • @danschaffrin6780
      @danschaffrin6780 ปีที่แล้ว

      you can do that at any speed.

  • @bkalhorcrt
    @bkalhorcrt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the tips! I had a question regarding the remote start. I tried to use it as shown in the video (by pressing the BMW logo 3 times when near the vehicle). However, when i tried it, my car turned on then shut off 2 secs later. I have remote start enabled for use on the app, but do i need to do anything special to enable it to start via the key fob?

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      It turning off after 2 secs is odd. Once you hit it three times give it a couple seconds and it should start up and stay on for 15 mins before it turns off again.
      I would try another key fob to see if it’s related to that but if it keeps turning off after 2 secs I’d bring it in to get it checked out.

    • @thermalkid9383
      @thermalkid9383 ปีที่แล้ว

      You were probably low on gas that’s why it shut off

    • @thermalkid9383
      @thermalkid9383 ปีที่แล้ว

      Either that or you press the lock/unlock button right after

  • @tty841
    @tty841 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    There is a sun roof reset as well, just hold the sun roof tilt button for 30 seconds, and the whole roof will cycle itself, useful when sometime the roof motor get stuck for some reason.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahhh forgot that one too. Thanks for reminding me bro!

    • @JasonBrossa
      @JasonBrossa ปีที่แล้ว

      Good tip this happened to me. I had to go to the dealer to fix it.

  • @lucianineku3612
    @lucianineku3612 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    One feature i learned that is pretty cool...you can go car settings and adjust the car unlock when u walk towards it and locks when u walk away from it as long as you have the key fob on you! So fancy!

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yess super useful. The new BMWs starting with the bmw iX is going to allow you to keep your phone in your pocket and do the same thing without pulling it out. It’s called digital key plus!

    • @lucianineku3612
      @lucianineku3612 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks again for the detailed review. I learned a lot of cool this i didn't know my car had 😊

    • @John-wu2mn
      @John-wu2mn ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All cars with keyless entry do that.

    • @dudimus3225
      @dudimus3225 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      One of the first things that I disabled lol

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lucianineku3612 glad it helped!

  • @gregamericano1605
    @gregamericano1605 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I just tried all of this on my e30 from 1982 and all of these worked👍🏼👍🏼😁😁 I got so excited when a digital cluster popped up with a checkered flag when I lashed the brake and throttle at the same time😁😁

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah well done. That car was very ahead of its time 😝

  • @scottmcgrath315
    @scottmcgrath315 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Picking up 2020 5 SERIES 520i M Sport 4dr Auto today. Was excited before this video now I can't wait! Thanks mate.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! You’re going to love it!

  • @marcosabbadin2772
    @marcosabbadin2772 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a 3 series 330D Xdrive 2021, and I think that among all these cool features, there are 2 incredible difects for a car so expensive and so well made:
    1) You can't close the side mirrors while you're driving (you can do that only if you're under 20km/h), and it's very bothersome when you are in a narrow street and meet other cars coming on the other side.
    2) You can't turn on or program your air conditioning to start some minutes before reaching the car (very useful in summer), a feature that other cheaper car manufacturers do instead.
    For the rest, a great car under all aspects!

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great points Marco!!

    • @ericjones9367
      @ericjones9367 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can run the ventilation through the My BMW app. I have 2017..been able to do that for 5 years…

    • @marcosabbadin2772
      @marcosabbadin2772 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ericjones9367But it's not air conditioning

    • @Nick-123
      @Nick-123 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marcosabbadin2772 On the X5 hybrid it turns on the air conditioning

    • @sirslickrock
      @sirslickrock ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Nick-123 Eric is right, the vent (fan only) turns on but not the air conditioning (very cool air)

  • @vespworks
    @vespworks 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Here's one you missed:
    As you said, holding left paddle will put you in Sprint mode.
    But what you didn't mention is that you can immediately cancel sprint mode at anytime by: hold right paddle down, and while holding it down, click the left paddle once. Then let go of both paddles.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sure good point, yes holding down the right paddle will drop it back in drive too.

  • @narryramnath2718
    @narryramnath2718 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video, I had an X5M and X4M competition and never knew about closing the trunk from the driver door!

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad I was able to help you discover that!!

    • @ajl3404
      @ajl3404 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same. I never held it long enough- I just heard it beep and let go. I’ll have to try it.

    • @narryramnath2718
      @narryramnath2718 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ajl3404 game changer for me hahaha

  • @S.Booker
    @S.Booker ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I've had my 22 X3 for abt 3 months. My key fob is set to my profile so when I get into the car it knows it's me. My seat is programed, radio station set etc. Sometimes, more often than I'd like when I get in with my fob, my profile defaults to Guest. Any clue why?

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Taylor, first time hearing that one! Good question, couple things I’d try would be to re-pair the profile in the driver profile settings, try the Idrive reset (hold volume down till screen goes black).
      Keep an eye on the spare key or the digital key card, those also should be assigned to a profile as well.
      If it continues I’m sure BMW will launch a fix through a software update.
      Also check out this forum, g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1742789

    • @S.Booker
      @S.Booker ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BeamerView Thank you!

  • @michaelcox4344
    @michaelcox4344 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi, thanks for your informative video. I wonder if you can assist please? Just taken delivery of my M240i xDrive (UK). I'm delighted with my car but there's one annoying feature which is that the steering interaction which is part of the lane correction safety package always defaults to active after each journey rather than stay in the disabled state as configured in settings. I believe BMW made a policy decision to override any personal configuration of the safety features at the start of each journey which has been implemented of newer models. Any ideas on how to resolve this issue. Thanks

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When you go into the safety menu (hit the button with the car with a green ring around it, located beside the hazard button.)
      Make sure it set to “Individual” after you go into configure and turn off “steering intervention”
      Also confirm your logged into your driver profile when you’re doing this so it saves to your profile.
      Hope this helps. Not sure how UK laws affect this but this is how it’s done in the US.

    • @michaelcox4344
      @michaelcox4344 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BeamerView Thanks I'll give this a go

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelcox4344 let me know how it goes!

    • @michaelcox4344
      @michaelcox4344 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for your interest. I have configured "no steering intervention" in the "individual" setting using the button with the green ring around. However, the issue is that every time I start the car I have to press the button on the dash (green ring) and then either select "individual" or hold the button for 3 seconds to disable the "so called" safety features. I'm assuming BMW have configured it like this to ensure that owners make a conscious decision on each journey to disable the features. I suspect it's all down to litigation? There should be a way to override these features permanently?

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michaelcox4344 g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1755297
      It does seem like a UK regulation feature. Check out the forum above.

  • @neeksgarage9474
    @neeksgarage9474 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Winter wiper is clutch! I always wondered how to replace them or even clean the window without those getting in the way 😂

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hahah, I honestly found out about it 5 mins before I made this video!

    • @neeksgarage9474
      @neeksgarage9474 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BeamerView glad you did. Appreciate it man 🙏🏼

    • @M3NS
      @M3NS ปีที่แล้ว

      I ruined my hood paint replacing a wiper blade. Too bad I didn't know this.

    • @neeksgarage9474
      @neeksgarage9474 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@M3NS hope it wasn’t too bad!

  • @mdino7
    @mdino7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks for the video - a lot of great info - do you know how to get text messaged to show up through bmw communication and not carplay? i have a 2022 x3 M40i and i cant get the text messages to show up. friend just got a 2022 x4 M40i and works fine in that car.... both are idrive 7 with cockpit pro.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Try disconnecting CarPlay and see if that works?

  • @KimberlyGarcia-fk5fu
    @KimberlyGarcia-fk5fu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! I made a list for the “genius” appointment for my new X6, but this video literally checked off all the items!

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha, glad it saved you a trip!! Reach out if you ever have questions.

  • @gherghinamihnea5294
    @gherghinamihnea5294 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    In order to activate launch control I believe you have to do a few more steps (not sure about the Ms).
    1. You need car in Sport Plus (I think that if you don't have SP+ you don't have Launch Control - you can carrect me if wrong)
    2. You need Gearbox in Sport
    3. Disable Traction Control
    4. Left foot push brake hard. Right foot all the way to the floor.
    Miss any step and no launch control ! (At least for me).

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the clarification! I could be wrong too, but your steps are actually great settings to be in attempting it.

    • @sarithp2
      @sarithp2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You do not need traction control all the way off. Just need to be in Sport Traction (one click like the video said)

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will be posting a launch control video Sunday guys. The steps mentioned above are correct! The launch will be in a m340 so subscribe!!

    • @stomas73
      @stomas73 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      One bit of clarification. Does the engine have to be running? I tried when engine is on and my car revs when I press the gas. But when it's in accessory mode, the traction doesn't engine.

    • @Scotford_Maconochie
      @Scotford_Maconochie ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The let go of the brake

  • @HariOmRadhaKrishna
    @HariOmRadhaKrishna ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We've been driving our 2017 bmw 3 series for about 4 months now. It's so fast in eco mode that we haven't tried sport mode yet. We use the gps, but other that that, we never touch the idrive.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have the same one. Yes it’s a very peppy engine!

    • @HariOmRadhaKrishna
      @HariOmRadhaKrishna ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BeamerView Our other car is an 2006 Honda Civic. I just had to do some errands in the old honda for the 1st time in months. What a contrast. It's a good car, but it can't compare to the 3 series. + the bmw will get better as we figure out all the features

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HariOmRadhaKrishna ​ @Shihan in Wisconsin True, Honda's are great reliabilitiy of course and great cars to keep for decades but just doesn't quite live up to the BMW Drives and daily commutes!

  • @chamalkariyakarawana676
    @chamalkariyakarawana676 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So much good information. Please keep your videos on BMWs coming in.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's the plan! Thanks for the comment! Don't forget to Subscribe if you haven't already so I can help you answer questions in the future!

  • @MrEye4get
    @MrEye4get 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great tips! So many features the dealer never mentioned!

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!!

  • @EVsteve80
    @EVsteve80 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent information! I also appreciated the guide that tells me where in the video each feature viewable.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it helped Steve! Subscribe!

    • @patriciaburton9292
      @patriciaburton9292 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can’t get my backup alert to sound when I’m backing out of my blind driveway. Any suggestions?

  • @user-zp4ou6ee6g
    @user-zp4ou6ee6g 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Does the front collision warning light still come on?
    If you have the map in the centre instrument cluster?

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes it does. The warning will overlay on top of the map.

  • @stevenparsloe162
    @stevenparsloe162 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Question regarding my 2022 X5 hybrid. There are times I want to exit the car for just a moment but the car will always shutoff. I sent to the car wash a few times and when they were finished cleaning the car they would open the door and the car is still running. I assume I need to have it in sport mode but I've tried everything possible and cannot find a way to keep the car running.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Steven, thanks for reaching out. It's a pretty popular question and there are a couple things you could try and / or certain scenarios where it might work and not work. Here's my thoughts.
      1. As you mentioned being in SPORT may work, it does for gas cars but for hybrids it may or may not .
      2. Try blipping the throttle before exiting the vehicle, the goal here is to make sure the car is running before exiting the vehicle, if it's in ready mode meaning if it's on with the engine off, it most certainly will turn off when you open the door.
      3. Try to check to see if in HOME > CAR > SETTINGS > DOORS & ACCESS > Has a check box that may be on where it says TURN OFF ENGINE WHEN OPENING DOOR, this is usually on by default and you could try checking this off if you haven't already.
      4. You could also try opening the door while the car is in drive and then after door is opened park the car.
      5. Some have mentioned that in a case where you, Park > take off belt > and open door it most definitely will turn off. You could try to mix that up in a way where you Take off belt, Park, and then open door to see if that does anything.
      Hopefully some of this might help in the slightest way. If any of them do let me know. Vehicles these days have to maximize safety so instances like these are quite unfortunate at times!

  • @2020Viszion
    @2020Viszion ปีที่แล้ว +6

    FYI, if you turn on remote start, it disables your aftermarket tune. (If you have one)
    I didn’t know why my X7 wasn’t roaring and burbling during startup and driving like a beast anymore lol. Then I turned off remote start again and I was back in business.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great point!!!

    • @2020Viszion
      @2020Viszion ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BeamerView Thanks for your info! Hey do you know to keep the screen mirroring connected to my Samsung in Smart View? When turning off the vehicle it doesn't stay connected like phone Bluetooth does.

  • @wilhelmtaylor9863
    @wilhelmtaylor9863 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    When we traded in our 535xi for a 440xi I took the car back to the dealer because it was "defective" - it had a distinct shimmy in the steering wheel occassionally. The salesmen (ALL of them) just about fell over laughing. Stan told me that he thought I knew about the lane departure feature since I was trading in another BMW. I'm a mechanical engineer and BOY, was I embarrassed! I turned that "feature" OFF.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha I don’t blame you. It’s probably one of the worst features imo. I won’t lie they did fine tune it a lot and feels great in newer Idrive 8 vehicles

    • @nicholeclarke2772
      @nicholeclarke2772 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I second that I hate that feature too…I feel it’s very dangerous…all the other features are outstanding🙏🏻🙏🏻 however I wish there was a button I can press like my older 2016 3 series had this feature I just pressed a button once and forever my engine wouldn’t shut off at a light stop sign etc…they should bring that back👍🏻👍🏻

  • @robertregan2305
    @robertregan2305 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant Video 😊 i have a bmw X2 .2.0 xdrive 4 cylinder 2021 never thought of Launch Control ..
    Do u no if mine has Launce Control..
    🙏

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it should!!!

  • @joef7647
    @joef7647 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the video thank you so much! I have a 2019 540i xdrive. I was wondering if there was a way to have the doors unlock when you put the car in park and the car is still running?

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      I know some of the newer vehicles are able to do it, but if there was a way it should be located in the settings.
      If you go into the settings menu where it says DOORS/ACCESS it should one of the check off boxes there if the vehicle has it.
      Another thing you could do is if you pull on the door handle twice it should just open without you having to hit unlock, just in case you didn't know. Hope this helps a bit!

  • @elizabetharduain
    @elizabetharduain ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My car doesn’t always shut off when I push start button and exit car? Have gone back to garage hours later and the radio is on and lights too?

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Elizabeth, best way to make sure it stops is making sure the key is out of the vehicle also once you lock it, it’ll shut off.

    • @elizabetharduain
      @elizabetharduain ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you that’s what I’ve been doing. On my older X5 I hit the start button twice and it turns off. Like that much better. Oh well nothings perfect!

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@elizabetharduain yesss, they did change it compared to the last generation.

  • @goranbencic3502
    @goranbencic3502 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    To turn on launch control you don’t need to turn off traction control! Sport or sport+ gearbox in sport mode, press hard brake and kick down. You also forgot to mention that a lot of this thing are available on a fully equipped car like yours is.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to know! Thank you!

  • @elainezaki6252
    @elainezaki6252 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow very informative, I have the new series 1 118i M Sport now I know what every button is used for 🤣🤣Thanks!!

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anytime Elaine! Glad it helped you, reach out to me if I could ever help you answer questions =)

  • @sdc7309
    @sdc7309 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @beamerview can I please ask you how do you remove the auto park function whilst at the same time not being on sport mode? From what I can see the only way the auto Parkrun she is available is through sports mode and I would like to use comfort mode whilst at the same time, not having ignition turn on and off all the time it's super frustrating. I have a BMWX4 2017 version

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The auto park function should work without being in sports mode, it should work for comfort mode as well, if you say this isn't the case, it most likely is a glitch in the system that service would have to look into.

    • @sdc7309
      @sdc7309 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BeamerView I just realised the OFF button is on the right hand side of the main engine starter. I was looking above it and the indicator stick was blocking my view. Now I just need to press the button every time I enter the car (which isn’t a problem) and my problem is resolved. Thanks

  • @Frankflexxxx
    @Frankflexxxx ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The passenger mirror helped me the most. I didn't know how to turn it off and on. Thanks. 👍🏾

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it worked! Reach out if you ever have any questions!

  • @bryans2790
    @bryans2790 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One clever trick to get a louder rev start up is to select Sport+ before you turn on the car

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Didn't think of that one! Will include that in Part 3 of the series!

    • @randcchen5227
      @randcchen5227 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You can simply set the engine noise level by giving a voice command “engine sound”😊

  • @filmsterismschannel276
    @filmsterismschannel276 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video, thanks.
    Have an F25 X3 2013: was wondering whether there is any possibility in “adding” Apple car play - because the voice control doesn’t work very well currently. Thanks.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have heard of a 2009 X5 having a aftermarket one. There isn't one I know of but it would only be done aftermarket.

  • @Dan-mb2zc
    @Dan-mb2zc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks. Was harder for me in my 2017. But worked. I kept losing power because the plug didn’t want to stay. Not enough room to use tape so I hope it stay with driving. But what about power. Does it turn off after car is locked??? Mine is still on for now.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Dan, sorry I didn't understand the perspective of the question. Were you referring to hybrid vehicles, or vehicles being in remote start?

  • @charlesshaw9090
    @charlesshaw9090 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    AutoH is Auto Handbrake and is very useful in heavy traffic at night so you don’t have to blind the driver behind by holding your foot on the brake.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      I personally haven’t checked it yet, but I do believe that when auto hold is engaged. The brake lights should remain on as a safety feature letting the driver behind know that the vehicle stopped.

    • @miamiceprincess
      @miamiceprincess ปีที่แล้ว

      Your brake light doesn't go off with AutoH

  • @devincooper8371
    @devincooper8371 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    My 98 don’t got these lol

  • @hectorsesay8579
    @hectorsesay8579 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice content, which had helped me a lot. My October 2021 X5 G05, whenever I am driving, my music listening is interrupted by the "Radio Traffic Information" and have been wondering how to deactivate it. Do you have such a tip and trick as I am based in Vienna, Austria (heart of europe).

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure, I do believe there is a way to disable it. Check out this forum which shows how to do so. Let me know if it helps > faq.bmw.lv/s/article/BMW-iDrive-Media-Radio-Traffic-reports-Switch-off-rvekv?language=lv

  • @Harpo1
    @Harpo1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How do you put what fuel consumption is on the digital clocks and can you put the gears on your clocks on the f 40 128 ti thanks Mike

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Try pressing the BC button on the turn signal stock to see if that brings it up. Should work for both if you have the digital instrument cluster.

  • @JasonBrossa
    @JasonBrossa ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You don't have to push park to put the gear shift lever back. You can just turn off the car. It will move it back and go into park and turn off the car. I wish it engaged the parking brake as well but it doesn't

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup that is correct, this is especially useful for the new BMW shifters/levers.

    • @prabirmehta1089
      @prabirmehta1089 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Does it on my 09 X5 too

  • @CryptoPeach999
    @CryptoPeach999 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Actually you say actually a lot. I actually couldn't say how many times you actually said actually because we actually lost count 😂

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Never thought of that, you’re actually right. :)

  • @aliabsi8790
    @aliabsi8790 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello,
    I wanna ask you a question about the auto unlock at the end of journey feature... ?
    Even If the feature is disabled, my car automatically unlock doors when put in Parked position ? Is there a way to turn it off ?
    Normally, the feature applies when the you push the start stop button to exit the car, not the parked position ?
    Thanks for your help !

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      What year and model is your BMW?

  • @aris1956
    @aris1956 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    A funny little anecdote that was recently told to me, here in Germany, by the BMW dealership manager (about those people who often don't know what's in their car). A German lady, after having had her own BMW for several years, changed the car for a new BMW. The lady said…. “But this time we also have to put the heated seats.” The manager said….”Dear lady, but in the car you have had so far, the heated seats were there.” And the lady replied…. “Really ?! I have never noticed it”. 😊

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Exactly, it’s insane how many people don’t know about these features. I’ve also dealt with one lady who had her car for 3 years and never knew she had a heated steering wheel!

    • @sirslickrock
      @sirslickrock ปีที่แล้ว

      As an American that dated ‘some’ German women since I got here …a while ago I can confirm too many of them can be clueless of their surroundings.

  • @MeetJoeAsian
    @MeetJoeAsian ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Most of these are pretty basic. There are still many really truly hidden features that don’t get talked about a lot.
    Here’s one for ya: if you have an anti theft system, when you press LOCK on the remote to lock your door, your vehicle will lock and activate the interior motion sensor. You will see this by the flashing red light under your rearview mirror. Now, if you have a pet, or person sleeping in the vehicle, and you want to arm your vehicle, you can press the lock button a second time, confirmation will be a 2-3 second glowing of that red light, and thus your vehicle is locked and armed with motion deactivated. Now if the pet or the person moves inside the vehicle, it will not trigger the alarm to go off. If someone goes into your vehicle, then the alarm will sound. Bet many of y’all didn’t know that.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup that’s a good one. Can’t believe I forgot about that one. Combine that and pre condition and your pets will love you.

  • @MrToughEnough
    @MrToughEnough 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Extreemly useful! thanks for another great video.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @BighitsMMA
    @BighitsMMA ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bought a brand new BMW yesterday, this video is a big help thanks

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anytime James, glad it was a help. Congrats on the new BMW. You are definitely going to enjoy it.

  • @janhyllegaardpedersen7524
    @janhyllegaardpedersen7524 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This also applies to the new i4 EL car

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup! A lot of the tricks work on a variety of BMWs

  • @trevorkim
    @trevorkim ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m surprised how many people don’t read the manual…a lot of the features existed for years and also many of them apply for my Audi and Lexus as well.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha some don’t even know how to use the indicator ;)

  • @mitchellbaker6038
    @mitchellbaker6038 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is great ive had my bew 328i m sport for 3 days and love it thanks for so many good tips

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No problem 👍 Reach out if you ever have any questions!

  • @user-dn1fr9lp4c
    @user-dn1fr9lp4c 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Great Video! Knew several features but definitely learned many new ones. Well done! Thanks

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

  • @ungurdani8346
    @ungurdani8346 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Salut my friend super car super video subscribe subscribe ...

  • @DeYanko
    @DeYanko ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish I had a dollar for every time he said, "guys"

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dude I know.
      Haha one of my first live videos im learning from. Also a dollar for the word “TOO”

    • @DeYanko
      @DeYanko ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BeamerView I am still working on, not saying "um" so much, when presenting.

  • @AP-gl3ki
    @AP-gl3ki ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Auto hold is awesome in heavy traffic. I use it often (have a 2020 X7).

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes perfect for that or long red lights and even drive thrus

    • @cypher9000
      @cypher9000 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have it enabled all the time. When I stop I want to be stationary and when I need to move I press the accelerator anyway so might as well just let the car pull the handbrake if I'm not moving.

  • @hectortoro5615
    @hectortoro5615 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the BEST videos I ever seen on this site. Thanks

  • @nathanwolff6302
    @nathanwolff6302 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Infuriating that they can do all this but not make the seat-belt height adjustable.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Right!??

    • @elizabetharduain
      @elizabetharduain ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly, I’ll be decapitated if I have a slight fender bender!

    • @MichelOcampo
      @MichelOcampo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes you can adjust it, at least on my old 09 335i coupe, you could adjust it with the button you use to recline the seat, you have to hold it upwards

    • @nathanwolff6302
      @nathanwolff6302 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't want to move the whole seat, as that changes my view of the dash and outside.

    • @camscantgame5505
      @camscantgame5505 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can on the x5 models

  • @ke_ag
    @ke_ag ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Top overlooked hidden feature in all BMWs:
    The stick coming out of the left of your steering column activates an illuminated indicator both inside and outside the car, allowing you to signal your intention to turn or change lanes to other people around you.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha, never knew that one =)

    • @karenwoods6530
      @karenwoods6530 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Many Florida residents like to keep there lane changes a mystery to all. ???

  • @snakegs4203
    @snakegs4203 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had my 2019 x7 50i for almost five years now and only knew half that stuff. Thanks a bunch man(; have a great day.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Snake! Glad this helped you!! Means a lot, have a great day as well.

    • @bmdubyou
      @bmdubyou ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You had your 2019 for almost 5 years??? So you bought your 2019 almost 2 years before it came out? 🤣…you must know people

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bmdubyou haha I was doing the math on that too I’m like hmmmmm. No worries Snake! :)

  • @TooTwoFour
    @TooTwoFour 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the video! On #16 what button did you hold down for the idrive soft reset? My 535i has been having connectivity issues

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It may not work on the 535i since it's a older vehicle. But, try press and holding the radio volume button for 30 secs.

  • @rayleeaustralia
    @rayleeaustralia ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That gesture control is rubbish.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha yeah I still haven’t gotten to use it that much. Voice command is easier to use

  • @isobelirvine3288
    @isobelirvine3288 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks so much for this,i had no idea my car did all this! So useful x

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're so welcome!

  • @Nick-123
    @Nick-123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can switch between the Sport standard, individual and plus by pressing the sport button when in sport.

  • @erfan6269
    @erfan6269 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Question - Have MY2020 X5 and when using 7 seat mode does anyone know how to turn on interior lights for third row seats without having to open the trunk ? Getting into 3rd row seats at night is quite a dimly lit low quality experience. Should be lit same way as entry to other seat rows.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great question. I’ve never tried that one out yet, if there was a way it’d be under interior lighting settings, the other manual way to do it would be hitting the main interior lighting button near the sunroof controls. I’ll try this one out for ya!

    • @erfan6269
      @erfan6269 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BeamerView Thanks. Pressing centre button may be ok, but little one has to use phone torch to see things. Should have some sort of reading light or separate switch to turn on lights trunk lights.

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@erfan6269 true true, if I see a way to make it happen I’ll find your comment again and let you kno!

  • @PiaC67
    @PiaC67 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My husband bought me a X7 and I’m still trying to figure out how to utilize it to the max. This video is AWESOME!

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats on the brand new BMW Pia. Glad this video help you out. I am also working on a full on BMW X7 course that I will be launching soon!

  • @NightmarishPT
    @NightmarishPT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the extra required to have the garage door buttons?

  • @steveelson2999
    @steveelson2999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!! I have a 2021 m 340, what a college course. Thanks sooo much!!

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped you!! I did another video on a 23 M340i if you wanted to check it on out on the channel!

  • @andrewchesterong6577
    @andrewchesterong6577 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i just took delivery of my series 3 touring and learning to use the Idrive 7 one thing that bugged me was the bluetooth connection between BMW and my Astel & Kerns Digital Audio Player. getting the DAP player to connect to BMW Bluetooth is easy and quick but the play back was stuttering... i dont like to store music on my phone as it takes up memory and i preferred high resolution Music, with the stuttering issue, i opted to connect via Aux in but these newer BMWs dont come with the traditional analogue 3.5inch stereo jacks . BMW dealership here in HK is not aware of this issue and told me to simply use a thumb drive for my music, an option that i do not wish to use . I was hoping to retrofit a 3.5inch stereo aux ... but after much fiddling.. i was able to solve the problem by accident.... my Astel & Kerns which is a 2022 model called the KANN Alpha allows the users to switch to different Bluetooth codec while we would prefer the APTX Bluetooth codec BMW Idrive 7 does not seemed to recognise it after much fiddling, i switched to SBC Bluetooth codec. and reconnect the Blue tooth of the DAP to BMW and Presto! the music works without stuttering.... The SBC codec is not the best and its the most basic Bluetooth codex, but given that i have no other options and also BMW does not have the ability to recognise the signal form the DAP USB C. I went online looking for a solution and was not able to find one and only found this by accident, first, one need to try out different Bluetooth codec THEN reconnect, by turning off and on the DAP Bluetooth... also each time i use the DAP i need to do this.. it is a minor inconvenience.... in the meantime, once the DAP is connected by Bluetooth, one can adjust the volume, advance to reverse back to the previous track via the Steering wheel audio control. I really wished BMW would retain the Analogue Aux input as this is sonically much better than Bluetooth

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great input Andrew, personally wasn't aware of this but it definitely helps knowing!

  • @sorinaoneofakind1403
    @sorinaoneofakind1403 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a 2019 Bmw x3 do I have to have remote starter with my car for it to start by the remote as you stated on this video

    • @BeamerView
      @BeamerView  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You do not have it. The X3 was introduced this feature when they did the small redesign in 2022. So you'd have to have at least a 2022 in order to get it.