E46 Easter Eggs!!!!!
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I don't think BMW was going for mood lighting here. They add very subtle light to those things that don't have backlighting (like gear shift knob, ashtray cover and overall panel surfaces).
My X5 also has them in the back seat....they shine down from the roof centered dome light so you can see the cupholder, ashtray, rear vent controls and vent, and your girlfriend if you like it with the lights on.
My X5 also has them in the back seat....they shine down from the roof centered dome light so you can see the cupholder, ashtray, rear vent controls and vent, and your girlfriend if you like it with the lights on.
The "official" name for that amber light is "BMW Ambient Lighting". I noticed it in my convertible when driving at night with the top down. I was holding a business card and needed to see the address... instead of hitting one of the map lights, I just held it near the gearshift and was pleasantly surprised that I could read the card without drawing too much attention to myself. (my nav screen was switched off at the time). Pretty nice. Just another example of the detail BMW ergonomists go to when designing the interiors.
Heres one for the group... Some dummy tried to help themselves to my car (unsuccessfully) through the drivers door keyhole with a screwdriver ![[boxface]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_boxface.gif "Box Face [boxface]")
. I responded by replacing the keylock with a nice cap, that's all well and good, but now I cannot rollup my windows & moonroof with the keyhole/remote combo. Is there an option which I can set that will allow me to do this through the remote? I have heard rumors that Euro models allow window rollup via remote, but US models do not due to liability reasons.
Also where would I be able to procure a first aid kit?
. I responded by replacing the keylock with a nice cap, that's all well and good, but now I cannot rollup my windows & moonroof with the keyhole/remote combo. Is there an option which I can set that will allow me to do this through the remote? I have heard rumors that Euro models allow window rollup via remote, but US models do not due to liability reasons.Also where would I be able to procure a first aid kit?
Look right above your hood release (next to your left foot) that is your trunk release it almost looks like part of the hinge. The trunk will not fly open, but you will hear a click and should notice the "door ajar" indicator on the instrument panel warning of an open trunk. Get out, and lift the lid.
I'll go take a couple pictures and post them. If they dont turn out tonight I'll reshoot tomorrow in the daylight.
I'll go take a couple pictures and post them. If they dont turn out tonight I'll reshoot tomorrow in the daylight.
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there's a trunk release inside? ![[ohcrap]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_ohcrap.gif "Oh Crap! [ohcrap]")
i didn't know that.. to open teh trunk from outside, have all the doors unlocked, and push on a rubber btn between the license plate lights.
as for the whole remote, open/close deal. it's really cool, except my remote range is so pathetic and the windows rolls down/up so slow that i end up just hanging out by the car for good 10-15 secs.. i wish my remote had a better range.. any easter eggs for that? ^^;;
i didn't know that.. to open teh trunk from outside, have all the doors unlocked, and push on a rubber btn between the license plate lights.as for the whole remote, open/close deal. it's really cool, except my remote range is so pathetic and the windows rolls down/up so slow that i end up just hanging out by the car for good 10-15 secs.. i wish my remote had a better range.. any easter eggs for that? ^^;;
You gotta be kidding me, right? Don't all newer cars have trunk release somewhere inside? Even my dad's 97 avalon has the trunk release inside, it is hidden in the glove compartment but it is there.
About the range, I think it increases a little if you put the remote under your chin or something. I don't know, I don't even have an alarm.
About the range, I think it increases a little if you put the remote under your chin or something. I don't know, I don't even have an alarm.
Average Jae said:
there's a trunk release inside? i didn't know that.. to open teh trunk from outside, have all the doors unlocked, and push on a rubber btn between the license plate lights.
as for the whole remote, open/close deal. it's really cool, except my remote range is so pathetic and the windows rolls down/up so slow that i end up just hanging out by the car for good 10-15 secs.. i wish my remote had a better range.. any easter eggs for that? ^^;;
i didn't know that.. to open teh trunk from outside, have all the doors unlocked, and push on a rubber btn between the license plate lights.as for the whole remote, open/close deal. it's really cool, except my remote range is so pathetic and the windows rolls down/up so slow that i end up just hanging out by the car for good 10-15 secs.. i wish my remote had a better range.. any easter eggs for that? ^^;;
Well, you can just pop in a new battery, it's not a big deal. I just went over to Radio Shack and they had all those little watch batteries.
well the new keys are actually have recharging batteries, while the key's in the ignition. (dun know when they added that in..) and the range has always been the same, short and pathetic, from day one..
andreyiv: there's no need for trunk release on the inside, because you can open it like a door from outside.
since we all have varying models, years, etc. there's bound to be some options that are there, and those that aren't. i know for one, in the first gen a4s, you actually push in the key hole while the car's unlocked to open the trunk. last integras had a latch in the trunk to open the hatch back, so not every car has a release on the inside, but at least a way to open them w/out inserting the key into the trunk.
andreyiv: there's no need for trunk release on the inside, because you can open it like a door from outside.
since we all have varying models, years, etc. there's bound to be some options that are there, and those that aren't. i know for one, in the first gen a4s, you actually push in the key hole while the car's unlocked to open the trunk. last integras had a latch in the trunk to open the hatch back, so not every car has a release on the inside, but at least a way to open them w/out inserting the key into the trunk.
pacismakaveli said:
back 2 my question..... ![[:)]](/images/smilies/smile.png "Smile [:)]")
how can i open my trunk from the outside...or inside...without using my remote...there is no lever and i cant "find" the button to do it from outside
how can i open my trunk from the outside...or inside...without using my remote...there is no lever and i cant "find" the button to do it from outside
I have a 2000 323Ci, and it does have a button to open up the trunk from inside of the car, right above of the hood open latch.
But, I can find the way to make the side mirror auto-tilt feature works. When I put my gear to R position, the rear view mirror on the passenger side won't lowered itself automatically so that I can see the curb for parking. Even I leave the side mirror controlling button to the right (passenger side) when I was doing it. And there is not neutural position for that button...
Any ideas???!?! anyone???
Thanks all!!
But, I can find the way to make the side mirror auto-tilt feature works. When I put my gear to R position, the rear view mirror on the passenger side won't lowered itself automatically so that I can see the curb for parking. Even I leave the side mirror controlling button to the right (passenger side) when I was doing it. And there is not neutural position for that button...
Any ideas???!?! anyone???
Thanks all!!
A lot of us with recent cabrios can open the top with the remote by pushing unlock twice, holding it down the second time. Have you tried it, Kirby? You'd think if there really was a liability issue, there'd be NO WAY they'd let a car leave the dealer with it.
One thing I learned recently is that the adaptive headlights only work in auto mode.
One thing I learned recently is that the adaptive headlights only work in auto mode.