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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-14-2010, 06:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,376
Posted By socalrancher
My navigation has been doing the same thing off...

My navigation has been doing the same thing off and on for the last three months. I just got the car back from the first service and asked them to look at the nav system for the issue. They told me...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-22-2009, 01:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,437
Posted By socalrancher
[QUOTE=NewGTGuy;693318]Quick question - which...

[QUOTE=NewGTGuy;693318]Quick question - which wheels do you put chains on? All? Front?

When you are forced to put them on, chains on back tires only and you may have to turn on the DTC button on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-04-2009, 12:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,993
Posted By socalrancher
Once stopped on a incline, decline or flat...

Once stopped on a incline, decline or flat surface, the car will not move again until the thottle is engaged.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-04-2009, 12:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,993
Posted By socalrancher
This feature was designed for us lazy folks that...

This feature was designed for us lazy folks that do not want to keep their foot on the brake at a traffic light. It works well for that process.

:plane:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-01-2009, 08:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,003
Posted By socalrancher
The google map location is a great feature. It...

The google map location is a great feature. It does come included for 4 years. The concierge service is not included in the BMW assist. It is an extra annual fee. I have had it for the last year...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-23-2009, 10:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,035
Posted By socalrancher
You do not need to have the smart-phone cradle to...

You do not need to have the smart-phone cradle to utilize the system. Any blue-tooth capable cell phone will work just fine.

BMW only supports certain phones for the cradle in the smart-phone...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-23-2009, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,035
Posted By socalrancher
These are the most current supported phones by...

These are the most current supported phones by the BMW system. Isn't the Tour similar to the 8900?
Hope this helps.


BMW North America...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-16-2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,331
Posted By socalrancher
My service information shows a similar situation....

My service information shows a similar situation. I too am used to the front going first as it did on the E53 I had.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,980
Posted By socalrancher
:iagree: My accountant had a deduction of...

:iagree:

My accountant had a deduction of almost $36,000 on my new X5 of which $25,000 was just the purchase. This was claimed on my 2008 taxes filed this year. The only thing that you need to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2009, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,289
Posted By socalrancher
If you plan on having riders regularly in the...

If you plan on having riders regularly in the back seat....get this option. My last one I did not have the separate controls and heard my kids fighting all the time. Not a peep out of them since...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-11-2009, 02:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,040
Posted By socalrancher
No! Your alarm just went off. 2.5...

No! Your alarm just went off. 2.5 Mississippi....;)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-11-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,807
Posted By socalrancher
Once activated by pushing it forward, the stalk...

Once activated by pushing it forward, the stalk will remain slightly forward. Pull it back towards you slighly and the rear wiper will be disengaged.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-11-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,257
Posted By socalrancher
In the '09, I have it in the front and back door...

In the '09, I have it in the front and back door storage wells.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-04-2009, 03:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,014
Posted By socalrancher
Ummm no. To all the previous replies. For 99% of...

Ummm no. To all the previous replies. For 99% of the snow storms on the major highways to and from Lake Tahoe & Yosemite, having 4x4/All Wheel Drive, you will NOT need chains.

glad that you have...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-28-2009, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,043
Posted By socalrancher
Nice link, Penguin. One key item you need...

Nice link, Penguin.

One key item you need to do if you have not done it already activate your account with BMW assist. This can be done by pressing the SOS button and speaking directly to them or...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-27-2009, 12:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,043
Posted By socalrancher
The BMW navigation system is not as good as...

The BMW navigation system is not as good as Garmin. Maybe BMW will fix this in future years.
The way that I get around this issue is when I have multiple destinations, I send the addresses from...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-23-2009, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,082
Posted By socalrancher
Welcome to the forum! Glad that you enjoy the new...

Welcome to the forum! Glad that you enjoy the new car.

Hope you enjoy the forum as much as I.

:tgif:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-23-2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,628
Posted By socalrancher
Red face I don't know if I would blame BMW for your kids...

I don't know if I would blame BMW for your kids breaking the A/C vent. My kids broke my company car rear a/c vent and Chrysler wouldn't pay for it because it was user error.
Luckily, my kids have...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-23-2009, 07:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,604
Posted By socalrancher
I never drive the car in normal "D". It is...

I never drive the car in normal "D". It is either in D/S or in manual mode and I do not have any issues. The normal "D" setting around town drives me crazy due to the lag.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-11-2009, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,213
Posted By socalrancher
no...that is the QX56. I had the one with only...

no...that is the QX56. I had the one with only the pads. :D
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-11-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,213
Posted By socalrancher
I took one from my infinity that I sold and threw...

I took one from my infinity that I sold and threw it in the cargo area in the back.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-24-2009, 07:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,043
Posted By socalrancher
[QUOTE=mtech8;653005]You can also get something...

[QUOTE=mtech8;653005]You can also get something like the "California Duster" (bought mine from local Wal Mart). I use it on my wheels every other day (or whenever the rims look dirty) and they keep...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-21-2009, 03:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,170
Posted By socalrancher
An exciting day for you. Congratulations....

An exciting day for you. Congratulations. Sometimes i think I should have waited for the D to come out before I bought.... but only sometimes.

Enjoy.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-21-2009, 11:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,299
Posted By socalrancher
A tracking device used by private...

A tracking device used by private investigators......your wife is following you. ;)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-19-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,852
Posted By socalrancher
With the left (bigger dsiplay window) active,...

With the left (bigger dsiplay window) active, push the I drive knob to the right. The right smaller screen will become active. depress the i drive knob downward. A menu will pop in in the smaller...
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