Cool "Hidden" features of the E53 X5

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by X5HogTown

I just scanned all 16 pages and have not seen this...

If you open the driver's door with the right rhythm/momentum and climb in quickly, the door will magically swing shut most of the time (on level ground of course). I have great fun trying this every time.

ahahah i do that everyday! it makes me feel awesome!

[TaMbALoLoNg]

Originally Posted by Freddy

ahahah i do that everyday! it makes me feel awesome!

Me too !!

[pvoltti]

I had my car keys in my pocket. The key buttons were pressed somehow. I noticed that the doors and windows were open, but also the both windshield wipers were up. Now, I don't have a clue how to do it again.

Does anyone know how put the wipers up?

[Satheesh.net]

Originally Posted by pvoltti

I had my car keys in my pocket. The key buttons were pressed somehow. I noticed that the doors and windows were open, but also the both windshield wipers were up. Now, I don't have a clue how to do it again.

Does anyone know how put the wipers up?

Are you sure?? This would be a GREAT feature now when the winters here...

[Disneygrad]

I've seen this post/reference numerous times on this thread. I hate to burst you're bubble, guys, but this occurs on hundreds of cars of various makes and models. Try it!!

Additionally, you can give a good wang to the neighboring parked car if you are in the HABIT and without looking. Just a thought.

[Estroil 4.8is]

Xx3 Posted this. I hope he doesn't mind but what a great feature .

Simply turn the key to position 2. Hold the accelerator to the click point for 25 seconds. Let go of the accelerator, start the engine and off you go...

The transmission's learning algorithm will be reset to 0. Therefore, it will lose the slow and gentle acceleration that the previous owner used...

Try it, and repost your results I guarantee your experience will be very different...

[Michelle]

Originally Posted by Silver 5

Xx3 Posted this. I hope he doesn't mind but what a great feature .

Simply turn the key to position 2. Hold the accelerator to the click point for 25 seconds. Let go of the accelerator, start the engine and off you go...

The transmission's learning algorithm will be reset to 0. Therefore, it will lose the slow and gentle acceleration that the previous owner used...

Try it, and repost your results I guarantee your experience will be very different...

Ok...I tried this tonight. I "think" it worked, but it may have just been my imagination.

My brakes did feel a lot touchier, though.

[Bill Valley]

Originally Posted by Silver 5

Xx3 Posted this. I hope he doesn't mind but what a great feature .

Simply turn the key to position 2. Hold the accelerator to the click point for 25 seconds. Let go of the accelerator, start the engine and off you go...

The transmission's learning algorithm will be reset to 0. Therefore, it will lose the slow and gentle acceleration that the previous owner used...

Try it, and repost your results I guarantee your experience will be very different...

What exactly is the "click point"?

[Michelle]

Originally Posted by Bill Valley

What exactly is the "click point"?

All the way to the floor...you'll hear a click.

[vinuneuro]

Originally Posted by Bill Valley

What exactly is the "click point"?

Accel pedal all the way down..it forces a kick-down to the lowest possible gear.