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papasmurf 01-24-2010 10:55 PM
Probably been mentioned, but if you have power rear seats and lock the windows, it disables the power rear seat controls for the rear passengers. Also, if you tilt the sunroof and do not open the sunroof shade, it automatically opens.

lemans4.8 01-24-2010 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Abe_Froman (Post 660682)
Has anyone mentioned the straps under the spare tire that raise it up to you? I found it in the manual, there's a handle aft of the tire that pops into the tailgate. Then, when you lower the tailgate, it pulls on the straps under the spare tire and lifts it up and towards you. This way you don't have to throw your back out trying to get your spare out of the trunk :)
My 4.8is doesn't have this! I have to break my back....

killcrap 01-24-2010 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by lemans4.8 (Post 704721)
My 4.8is doesn't have this! I have to break my back....

the 4.8is is not equipped with a full size spare. it has a 19" doughnut. if that is too heavy for you, start pumping 2lb dumbells.

eskaeone 02-02-2010 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by bozo (Post 228149)
Im probably the only person on earth that didnt know this, but the windows have a safety feature if your hands are in the way while they're going up! My daughter had her hand in the window and while my wife was putting the window up, I screamed at the top of my lungs "WAIIIIIIITTTTT!!!!"...and then the thing went down!...:damn:

Jam sensor..

RedRockin 02-02-2010 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by eskaeone (Post 707776)
Jam sensor..
Exactly! And, exactly why I do not understand USA models having the all-auto-up disabled on the keyfob. Posts say for liability reasons; but if the sensor is there for when you press the window button, why would it make any difference using the keyfob? :dunno:

1stE53 02-02-2010 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by blktoptrvl (Post 704338)
Lot of stuff here.

Don't know if this one was mentioned (searched)...

If your X is sitting out into traffic a little (say in an alley) and you want to make sure it is seen and not run into in the dark, you can turn on the parking light bulb for just the right side or the left. All other lights will remain off.

To do so, after removing the key, move the turn signal lever in the direction of the side you want to be on.
This freaked me out!!!:rofl: I just got my X5 on 30 December so many things are new to me. I was cleaning out the interior and did not notice that I had moved the turn signal lever. When I was done cleaning out the inside, I closed all the doors and began to pack up the cleaning supplies. I looked back and noticed the lights on the right side were on (dimly lit). I thought it was just the sun, but looked closer. I was getting a little upset thinking it was an electrical problem and now I would have a dead battery. I got in, put the key in the ignition and turned; the signal came on!!! I was so relieved!!!!

m5james 02-08-2010 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by blktoptrvl (Post 704345)
If you are speaking of my post... Then it works on my US spec car.
It works on my X but not on the 7. Oh well.

RMak 03-18-2010 08:30 AM
I don't know if this is considered a hidden feature or just some whacked out electronics...

Yesterday as I was leaving my house, I noticed that my drivers side angel eyes were on and the turn signal blinkers (which was just on, not blinking) were on too. My X5 engine was off and no key in the ignition. I didn't even leave my light left on by accident. When I started her up, I guess I must have hit the turning signal left before I turned her off cause the left signal went on. I just simply put the turning signal lever back to the middle setting and all back to normal. Strange... :dunno:

satzinger 03-18-2010 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by RMak (Post 723939)
I don't know if this is considered a hidden feature or just some whacked out electronics...

Yesterday as I was leaving my house, I noticed that my drivers side angel eyes were on and the turn signal blinkers (which was just on, not blinking) were on too. My X5 engine was off and no key in the ignition. I didn't even leave my light left on by accident. When I started her up, I guess I must have hit the turning signal left before I turned her off cause the left signal went on. I just simply put the turning signal lever back to the middle setting and all back to normal. Strange... :dunno:
YES, this is by design; when you park on a narrow street at night it acts like a parking light but just on one side, to save battery life!http://www.xoutpost.com/images/smilies/thumbup.gif

RMak 03-18-2010 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by satzinger (Post 723943)
YES, this is by design; when you park on a narrow street at night it acts like a parking light but just on one side, to save battery life!http://www.xoutpost.com/images/smilies/thumbup.gif
Cool... nice to know! Thanks... ;)


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