Cool Hidden Features of the E70 many dont know about

[Penguin]

The manual is a good read.

I particularly like the part where they say:

"Your BMW is home on all road and surfaces. It combines a 4-wheel drive system with the advantages of a normal passenger car."

Immediately follow by a big warning triage and the following text:

"Do not drive on unpaved terrain, as otherwise the vehicle might be damaged."


Perhaps something "lost in translation?"

[jeremym]

Originally Posted by Penguin

The manual is a good read.

I particularly like the part where they say:

"Your BMW is home on all road and surfaces. It combines a 4-wheel drive system with the advantages of a normal passenger car."

Immediately follow by a big warning triage and the following text:

"Do not drive on unpaved terrain, as otherwise the vehicle might be damaged."


Perhaps something "lost in translation?"

Yeah, I found that interesting when I came across it the other night. Also there are some very odd phrases in the manual. One of which refers to "if your vehicle is equipped with only one drive" - what drive? What does that even mean? I'm assuming the dual optical disk drives for navigation/audio cd. Not sure though, still. The reason is because it was very out of context and the subject in the manual had nothing to do with the "amount of drives" on the truck.

I guess those Germans haven't mastered everything...ie: English.

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by jeremym

Yeah, I found that interesting when I came across it the other night. Also there are some very odd phrases in the manual. One of which refers to "if your vehicle is equipped with only one drive" - what drive? What does that even mean? I'm assuming the dual optical disk drives for navigation/audio cd. Not sure though, still. The reason is because it was very out of context and the subject in the manual had nothing to do with the "amount of drives" on the truck.

I guess those Germans haven't mastered everything...ie: English.

My guess is that when they said "unpaved," they actually meant "off-road." I'd hate to think I'm at risk of damaging my X5 every time I go on a gravel road.

I use to love reading the motorcycle manuals that came with my Japanese motorcycles in the 1960's and 1970's.

[jeremym]

Originally Posted by Penguin

My guess is that when they said "unpaved," they actually meant "off-road." I'd hate to think I'm at risk of damaging my X5 every time I go on a gravel road.

I use to love reading the motorcycle manuals that came with my Japanese motorcycles in the 1960's and 1970's.

Regardless, how can a company call a vehicle a "Sport Activity Vehicle" and then write the manual with language such as that? Might as well call it an "ISAV" - Incapable SAV.

[ukwildcat]

Originally Posted by jeremym

Yeah, I found that interesting when I came across it the other night. Also there are some very odd phrases in the manual. One of which refers to "if your vehicle is equipped with only one drive" - what drive? What does that even mean? I'm assuming the dual optical disk drives for navigation/audio cd. Not sure though, still. The reason is because it was very out of context and the subject in the manual had nothing to do with the "amount of drives" on the truck.

I guess those Germans haven't mastered everything...ie: English.

Oh yes. The manual is DEFINITELY written in "Germlish."

I have to say, sometimes the way they get things wrong actually helps you to understand it better, or at least the INTENT of the function / feature / etc.

(sorry - wish I had an example in front of me)

I read the manual several times while waiting for delivery. It's really a lot to take in, and you probably won't remember it well until you get your hands on it.

But yes - definitely - READ IT. Yes, ALMOST everything I've seen mentioned here is in the manual.

I don't think the "if you have the rear wiper on and you're in reverse it stays on instead of going intermittent" is in there, though. And I don't remember the deal about holding the "main" overhead light button for three seconds to turn them all off until you hit it again is, either. But I'd have to go look. And it's cold in the garage. :O

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by ukwildcat

I don't think the "if you have the rear wiper on and you're in reverse it stays on instead of going intermittent" is in there, though. And I don't remember the deal about holding the "main" overhead light button for three seconds to turn them all off until you hit it again is, either. But I'd have to go look. And it's cold in the garage. :O

Yup, both are there. Page 68 and page 106 in the 2010 manual.

[deutsch100]

Back to the day/night mode for the Navigation & Map. On my 2010 750, the map & navi would switch to a night sky with stars to a day sky with blue skies and light clouds (think this is in the 3d or multi dimesion view).

On my '11 E70, the navi screen and map stays daytime, even at night in total darkness and does not seem to dim.

Do we specifically know if the 2010 / 2011 E70 has day/night mode for the navi and map? Thanks

[genemish]

yes, there is night mode..

when on map, click options, and map settings.. there you'll see Day / Night mode which you can buy the way program with the assignable button.

[deutsch100]

Originally Posted by genemish

yes, there is night mode..

when on map, click options, and map settings.. there you'll see Day / Night mode which you can buy the way program with the assignable button.

Thank you, just went in the garage and found and tried it! I guess it seems disappointing, since in the '10 7 Series, the map changes automatically to night mode and then back to day mode...even if the headlights are not on!! I would be driving, using the map or Navi, and when dusk would appear, the map/navi screen would just automatically turn to a starry, night sky..regardless if my headlights were set to on, off or Auto. Very cool.

Kind of lame, that you have to manually do night and day mode for the E70. I guess though, there has to be some reasons for buying a $100k BMW 7 Sedan

Thanks again!

[jeremym]

Originally Posted by deutsch100

Thank you, just went in the garage and found and tried it! I guess it seems disappointing, since in the '10 7 Series, the map changes automatically to night mode and then back to day mode...even if the headlights are not on!! I would be driving, using the map or Navi, and when dusk would appear, the map/navi screen would just automatically turn to a starry, night sky..regardless if my headlights were set to on, off or Auto. Very cool.

Kind of lame, that you have to manually do night and day mode for the E70. I guess though, there has to be some reasons for buying a $100k BMW 7 Sedan

Thanks again!

Just skip nav in your next X5 and buy a $200 Navigon GPS device...or most likely, any other small portable GPS. My Navigon did it and it was pretty cool.