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2- We keep our vehicles 10-20 years (barring an accident) so we order them custom built to our non-standard specs. For example, we will not get the "Technology package" because in 10-20 yrs the NAV etc. will look antique. Besides we're old fashioned and use paper maps that we can read while not in the car (and write on). Funf Dreisig |
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2. No. Many, many complaints about this issue on the board. And dealers in US will not disable the chime.
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FWIW During the test drive we were continually annoyed by the PDC's false alarms. We kept turning it off just to get it to shut up. Pulling out of the garage, as soon as I put the X5 in reverse, the PDC starts warning that it is close to the front wall - DUH I already knew that besides, I'm already headed the other way. Get out of the X5 to quickly get something out of the back (while in park but with the engine running) and wham the PDC starts complaining that something is close the rear - DUH that's me. I'm sure PDC is useful for many folks but during our 24hr test drive in both rural and urban settings we didn't find a SINGLE time where it was truely helpful and a whole lot where it was very annoying Funf Dreisig [Note to BMW: Everybody doesn't live/drive in a very noisy environment; audible warnings like PDC, Seat Belt, etc. need a volume control, including MUTE, that does not kill the visual display.] |
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It's simple to rewire the plug outlets to remain hot, but if you're going to tap your fuse box, just be aware that you could void the warranty coverage should you encounter any electrical malfunctions or if you shorten the car battery life. Checking the fuse boxes is part of the battery inspection check. BMW turned off a lot of the devices that used to stay hot (cigarette lighter, radio, 12V outlets) because there is alot of electrical draw on the system on their newer models, especially when the vehicles are shut down. It takes very little draw on the system to discharge a battery to the point where a newer model BMW won't start.
BTW, I don't know of too many people who have a 12V cooler permanently installed in their vehicle, unless it's a recreational vehicle which typically has an auxiliary battery. If I need to keep something cold, my igloo filled with ice seems to work just fine. The seat belt chime can be silenced through programming, but as mentioned by many, no U.S. BMW dealer will circumvent programming of safety devices. The solution would be to find an independent BMW mechanic with a GT-1 diagnostic system and pay for an hour or two of labor for reprogramming. I'd much rather have the chime turned on so I don't have to police the occupants in my car for seat belt compliance. The rear headrests ARE removeable. There's a spring loaded tab in the sleeve through which the headrest post slides. Press the tab and the headrest is unlocked for removal. Understanding how the PDC system works is required in order to maximize its benefits. It is a very effective and a very accurate system. Yes, PDC begins to beep when objects enter the green zone which is approximately 5 to 7 feet away from the vehicle. Perhaps you're thinking these are false alarms, but it's simply a warning that there is an object entering the sensor zone. The beeps grow in frequency as objects grow closer until it turns into a continuous tone when the object is approximately 1 ft. away. Perhaps its a pain in the butt to you, but if it alerts someone to the fact that their small child or family pet has wandered behind the car with reverse gear engaged, then PDC has done its job. It would be wonderful if BMW and other car makers could customize all of its features to fit the requirements of each and every individual owner, but unfortunately, that won't happen. |
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The around-view monitor that Infiniti has is reportedly in the X5/X6 M. So I'm thinking it will make its way into the regular E70 soon.
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FWIW my issue with PDC is VOLUME not function. Where we live you can easily hear the wing beats of song birds at a distanccee, We rarely use a radio/CD/MP3 etc/ except on long trips; so the default (and AFAIK the only) volume for the PDC is BLARINGLY loud. Thanks for the tips on work arounds for the 12V supply and seat belt chimes. Funf Dreisig |
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For cars with navigation, this is not possible. |
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In vehicles without NAV is one of the "audio settings, warning tones" you can adjust the volume of the seat belt chime? This is the adjustment we really want. Not to completely disable the warning tones, just to reduce their volume so that they still warn us without making us angry. I'll be at the dealer tomorrow and try to find an X5 without NAV to check it out Thanks - Funf Dreisig |
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