Top 6 Useful BMW Hidden Features
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In this video I’m showing some of my favorite features that I find useful on my BMW 5 Series F10 550i. It should be identical on F10 BMW 535i, 528i and most other BMWs of this generation such as F11, F07 etc.
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Tried them all on my 1977 bmw. None of it worked. Can someone tell me why? Do i need to put my car in rice overnight?
Have you tried turning it off and back on?
Hahahahaha
you have to face car to fence near garage now try it
try upgrading it to the newest firmware :-)
Jailbreak it to unlock the features
Nice video, man! You've helped me a lot with my 5 series BMW!😉
The idrive is a pad you can write on for destinations, routes, etc, the kick module is always located on the left which gives it a more successful rate. You can add shortcuts to the 12345678 preset button mapping near vents. You can use sport mode with comfort/ air suspension support dampening on the 7 series. Make sure you turn off auto hold while going into car wash on rails. You can manually adjust the headrest and mold it in the shape of your head in the 7 series 2016-. Auto start and auto off could potentially shorten your battery or even cut off the car.
I was having to trade out my radar and phone adapters. Thanks for the tips, especially the hidden charge portal under glove box.👍
Good to know the hidden power supply in gloove box and also the 25kmh speed and side mirror reopen....never knew these 2 so thank you again
I didnt know about 1 and 6, thats pretty cool, I thought the presets were radio only, cool
Right Code same, happy i came across this!
Thanks, learned a little. BMW try their best to teach you every thing about the car at delivery, but there are so much great features. People always think just because there isn't a giant screen in the middle it's outdated
those aren t real drivers just clueless posers.
Did not know about the power plug under the glove box. Thanks!
I ran the cable all the way to the back of the car for my dashcam.. only then did I find out there was a plug so close!
I found out about it when I was changing my cabin filter. However, it's not working on my car unfortunately.
I didn't knew I had a glove box!! Thanks for sharing!!
Really informative video. 👏
I love bmw😍 550i 😍
Amazing hidden features , Thanks
The last one is what I neded! Really cool
You just helped me to wait for my BMW and to collect some cool tricks!
Which BMW are you getting? It's always a fun day when you get the next one!
@@SimpleCarGuy my first ever own BMW, a 2012 535xd touring. Got it last saturday. Already tried the tricks. My trunk doesnt close with the "kick", the rest worked.
Nice now i yust need a BMW
MaDdoXxLiFe -lol, I just got a 2011 535xi and it's everything they say it is and more. Plenty of power, for me anyway, and luxury. With 70,000 miles on it I paid 13.5k and it looks brand new. Someone really took care of it. I'm pretty giddy about it, lol
@@chriswilliams2305 Nice man hope it serves yo well.Hopefully i will save enough money to get mine next year...
MaDdoXxLiFe - I put $2300 down at $451 a month for 50 months. I was blown away when they told me I could get it because I assumed my credit or more accurately, my lack of credit would immediately disqualify me. It's quite the driving experience if like me, you've never even sat in one, lol. I only drive it on the weekend. Get my fix in small doses😳😳😳
Chris Williams i got in January a 2013 328i sport line in alpine white with 55k miles 14k I paid and everyday I drive that car I fall more in love with it lol I actually want a m240i or m2 next depending on budget.
CrazyRetro Gamer -nice!! What color interior? I'd like an all black z4 next.gonna get one
Thanks for your Royal review. And tips One the BMW features I'm looking to invest in. BMW soon. This will help a lot. I just seen an old commercial of the feature with the mirrors very great
I have the 2012 526i X Drive. Things a beast I love it
I have the same engine in my Z4, peppy little thing!
Nice job, thanks.
Thank you for watching!
Sooo the hidden Feature is Auto-Hold.. the second biggest Button in the Center console?
Hey, check out some of my more recent videos and let me know what you think!
Hahahaha
Yeah, and the mirrors going down in reverse is another one. That’s a really hidden one lol
I'm crying lol
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦
Reqlly helpfull 💯👍🏻
Great vid. Where do i find AC outlet in 2016 BMW X3?
A proper BMW you have there
Thank you, sir!
How do you set the mirror to auto fold when you press lock on the remote for 2016 535i xdrive?
Hidden socket is a jem for me GOOD LOOKIN
Beware of the "secret" plug under dash.it may have power but its limited. Its use is to update the navigation, download music from usb stick. Please READ your owners manual. if your car doesnt have a manual. Go to BMW of America and look fo rmanuals..
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Will this work for Bmw 5 series 2012 528i xdrive especially the turbo gauge screen??
Especially appreciate your help locating the lighter/power port under the glove box--very handy!
Great tips. Do you know how to stop the air from coming on automatically every time I start the car?
Unfortunately, you can't unless you code the car as it turns on by default. Thanks for watching!
Haven't tried it but I'm guessing if you turn off your fan before you turn off your car ...
So I don’t think my 2014 BMW X6 has the option of just sticking your foot under the car to open and close the back. The key fob only opens it but I have to shut it manually.
Auto Hold is particularly useful at a boat ramp when preparing to leave water with boat. Prevents vehicle from rolling back while under load. Not good for transmission to accelerate forward while vehicle is rolling back - even if only slightly.
Haha what could of possibly happen ?🙄🤔
@@Jasmine4ty7 damage to the gearbox insides 😂😂😂
Is the trunk release with your foot, only on certain models..
The unfolding mirror after 25 mph is something I wish my Mercedes had! And also is that power display standard on every BMW model or is only for the 550I?
It’s usually fitting to the ‘sporty’ versions of the car as far as I’m aware.
I have a 2015 5 series 535xi and my power display is the same
I’ve changed it to 2mph with Carly.
@@SimpleCarGuy my 2011 bmw 550i gran turismo dont have it or i don't know where it is
Its on every car, even my 116i got one.
i have f10 5 serie over 2 years first time i saw power plug under glove box :O
Ahh - you don’t clean your car by your own... and you don’t get also a Manual...
3:21 that opening tho (:
thank you! Very interesting!
Hi...how do you program the quick call up as i couldnt get my sports display to do it..cheers
When you are the display you want to program, just press and hold the button until it stores it. Should be as simple as that
@@SimpleCarGuy all done now...i was opening in the screen then holding...not highlighting the option and pressing and holding...thanks...x
Thanks you you're help full
Hola. Me pregunto si hay posibilidad de ver los videos en Español thank you👍😉
what model bmw is that? Like the model and year model
comfort access only option for the Trunk and mirrors
Thanks for letting me know. I don't have access to other version of the car to test, but hopefully the video helps someone use all features on their car.
Not the mirrors...
Michael Hall yep the mirrors lol the you can't magically appear motors in the mirrors via coding lol
Beautiful car. Love my F10 too. You should code your car for more hidden features.
Great idea! I’m learning BMW software right now so that I can unlock more cool stuff! Any recommendations?
@@SimpleCarGuy carly or bimmercode apps.I am using it for long time and apps working great.Apps are doing back up your drivers and if something is wrong ,you can go back to the previous option.
Thank you for this
Damn, i got a m5 f10, only knew it could do one of these, and i have had it for 2 months haha
I had that passenger mirror tilt feature on a 2012 VW Jetta, 1.6 tdi
Turns out it's a common features. Thanks for watching!
Wow didn't know the presents could be used for other things besides radio!
I did it an it works!!! I also found a voice recorder an programmed it as button 1 so when ever I need to dictate a quick note I hit preset 1👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
I got one for you guys, is there a way to put the car from nuetral to drive without pressing the brake to enter drive mode? I know the car can do this if it rolling at about 5mph or over, but anything less and you have to press the brake to shift from N to D. The reason I ask this is because of those automated car washes, where the machine moves your car through the car wash in neutral.
It's a safety feature so I highly doubt there would be something to override it, unless you actually disable the switch that triggers this. I just tap the brake as I shift into drive, never had issues with this. Thanks for watching!
My 730LD is amazing!!
the trunk feature is the comfort access feature. its not on ALL its an add on
Thanks for the info!
Abe lincoln I have comfort access and mine does not do this??
Yammatube how old is you bmw
@@Qwaizor 2010 535i and I have the comfort access option.
That's true Our one also doesn't have that feature
I’m on my third BMW & didn’t think I was going to be impressed with this video. To my surprise I’ve learned a few things watching this upload.
What exactly you have learned??
@@tobiasherrmann5817 2,3,4 & bonus keep in mind at this time that i made this comment I was only a few days into my vehicle, I was going from a 320 to X3. I’m not familiar with most of the new futures. At the BMW dealership I waited 6 1/2 hours to go to through process in which should’ve been 1 hour process. I was annoyed and left without asking to go over some basics. I just took off, told myself I’d do my own research and I found that this video helped with answer and some of my questions.
@@Mister_MasterzRN What is wrong with the Dealer ?? 61/2 h waiting? Why you accept such kind of behavior- you pay a lot of money for the car and they let wait YOU? How much passion you will have at the Bakery if they will tell you - oh, pls take a seat for a while - in 3 h your ordered rolls will ready for you... and rolls are peanuts if I compare... unbelievable.
@@tobiasherrmann5817 It was actually New Year’s Eve there was only one financial manager in a very big dealership, there were about seven people ahead of me and each person took about 40 minutes for paper signing 😒. I’ve never experienced anything like that before. The financial manager was genuinely swamped and my car had already been traded in and taken away earlier, I was kind of stuck there.
@@Mister_MasterzRN 😂 But you was not an “walk in purchase “ Means: they know they have a lot off appointments.. in this case the management should take over and help out here - can’t be that the customer wait over 6 h - that is not respecting the customer at all... and they (you) pay there sallary with your trade.
Where’d you buy the gear shifter trim? It looks good! I’m trying to find that color
That’s standard on this car. It has the luxury line option
@@SimpleCarGuy thanks! In the meantime I checked, those ceramic shifters are $$$ but it looks so good
where u get that chrome shift trim, and idrive scroll wheel?
That’s the luxury package, I believe. It’s not aftermarket
What do the little boxing gloves do?
Thanks I’ve had mine for 6 years I had no idea there was a hidden outlet under the glove box
what is the blue battery indicator in the dash? is this a hybrid car?
This isn't a hybrid car, but to increase efficiency, the car only engages the alternator when you are slowing down to charge the battery. This way you are not taking any of the energy from the engine when it can be driving the wheels etc.
@@SimpleCarGuy ahh got it, thank you
What year is your car? I didnt know it had the trunk opening with a kick
Mine is a 2014 model year. Thanks for watching!
nice video. which one do you think is better, bmw m5 or bmw 5 series?
Depends on what you are looking for. M5 is a lot more fun and a better performance car but not nearly as reliable.
My trunk does not open, even with the key. Tried pulling the cord with a hook and wire through the back speaker to no avail. Malfunction license plate light light is on. Please anyone help.
Love my 535xi
Two of these worked on my X3 - the unfolding mirrors, and the reverse mirror move down. My first BMW, best vehicle ever.
Glad it worked on the X3 as well, congratulations on the new car!
Did you know that the backseat could be used as a bed?????? Added feature!!
Say what now?? How
i got 2007 w211 e class mercedes and has all these features except auto trunk thing and im sure that it s add on in the bmw sooooo dont you think its a little too late to put these features now bmw ?
This is a 5 year old car, so it’s not so new! Glad your sweet w211 is so well equipped.
Are these features applicable to the 430i (2019 model year)?
Probably not, this video is more specific to F10 550i. Thanks for watching!
This is sooo...omg 😄 Specially very important number 4 !!
Built in autonomous wheel changing by lifting spare wheel using robotic hands from trunk spectial feature development.
nice one.
Is the mirror unfolding thing only on cars with electric folding mirrors... I dont have power folding mirrors how can it possibly work..
Not all features will be available on all cars, of course. USDM cars have a lot of standard features that turns out are not standard anywhere else.
nice 5.0 bro
Thanks
1:58 what does that button mean? it has the letter "i" and a vehicle approaching
That’s to turn on and off the head-up-display.
The side mirrors closed while I was reaching for something - not sure what I touched. How can I make them open back up? BTW, I was in a parking garage so didn't go over 25 mph.
Press the button next to the D pad where you adjust the mirrors.
What does that butten mean above the park distance control?
That's hill descent button. It allows you to go down steep road. You don't have to touch brake to go down a mountain and it will maintain the speed.
Про розетку под бардачком не знал.х4 уже год у меня,спасибо)
Do you still have this 550i and have you done your valve seals
I sold it after 4+ years of ownership. Never needed to replace the valve seals as it never burnt oil or anything. My friend had to replace his on a 2015 X5 under warranty, though
How can I fold in the rear view mirrors
I have one more hidden featurein BMW. It's called a "blinker", it's activated by the left stick on the steering wheel and it's used when you're changing direction...
How do you unlock that one!?!?
Is there any way to make the side mirrors fold automatically when i turn off my car
Only via coding
By coding only, if you want I can do it for you
You can hold down the lock button and it closes all the windows (if open) and folds the mirrors
Not on the US modes. European models only (not sure about Australia etc)
SimpleCarGuy oh right, I’m in the Uk. That’d be why
Does every 5 series have the hands free trunk opening?
I believe the that LCI (2014+ have them), but I have no way of testing this.
I purchased a used bmw 535i 2011, and this model should have the feature of hands free trunk access. I tried that several times, and it never worked with me. Can you advise what could be a reason? or how can I troubleshoot this issue and fix it?
I believe the hands free trunk access is only available on the LCI (2014+) version of the car.
@@SimpleCarGuy sorry, what's LCI?
Stands for Life Cycle Impulse, it’s when BMW makes some changes to the car without fully redesigning. On these cars it’s cars from 2014-2016.
Bro your bmw 5series f10 550i is 2012 modal or 2014 plzzzz replay i like your video
This is a 2014 model. Which makes it the LCI (upgraded version) of the F10. Thank you for watching!
Top 6 ? Thank you for the video.BUT man cars from 2006 have those. and even here they are not hidden
Yeah quadropholio motor should be in all stelvio but stelvio is a much catcher name for shure more metal parts too less plastic & champagne holder 4 seat option good sound system yuh know fix that turns too😅
You forgot about big round thing called steering wheel if you move it in some direction the car will follow that direction ..... Crazy
Does the 2014 X3 have the hands free hatch opener
I don’t believe so
Can somebody tell me how to remove the clips under the seat to get the back off to remove headrest
Pull very hard
How do I turn off the ac permanently? Every time I start my X5 it comes on. I wanna turn it on manually. Not every time I start my car. Thank you
It has to be coded. Cannot be turned off normally.
How do you get it to show "power" and "torque" in the display?
It’s an option in the iDrive called Sports Displays. I’m not sure if all cars have it. It’s under vehicle info menu
Depends on your model but it has to be coded on certain ones , I have mine coded so that it displays power and torque and then I also coded it so that it shows horsepower 4 power instead of kilowatts and ft lbs for torque instead of Newton metres
I’ve had an f10 for over a year, and I did not know they have the hands free trunk closing!!!! I’m going to check if mine has it
My car already technically has auto hold feature whenever I’m on a flat road stopped at a light bc I drive stick lol 😂
Oh yeah! I got one of those too!
Tell them how if you make a circle with your finger in front of the radio, it'll make it louder or lower
I tried the tank feature but it’s not working
Yea i got a 2008 BMW X5
Does this work with series 2 convertible?
Some of these should work! What year is the 2 series?
@@SimpleCarGuy I'm not exactly sure because I got it in 2019 from a friend of mine. But I think its somewhere from 2017 or before
@@SimpleCarGuy I just checked my papers and its from 2017.
@@yahshuanazareth2661 some of these will work then, you just have to try them.
@@SimpleCarGuy Alright, thx
Just learn about the bonus topics with the tirth power supply thx
I am buying my first BMW tomorrow. Its a 2012 550I. Any advice?
Replied to you on the other video. Good luck with your purchase and I hope she serves you well!
@@SimpleCarGuy I am getting it straight from the auction house. Price is around $5000 since I have a dealer's license. Auction is out of state and tomorrow morning. I wont be able to order an inspection. I intend on winning the auction. If I am the highest bidder, I will certainly get back to you once the car is shipped to my lot. Until then thanks so much.
@@NeilKudro For $5k you can't really go wrong unless there is something major. Good luck!
@LexifyGamer I know they pay three to four times more overseas not including tax. Auctions for dealerships these days are only online no more live auctions as usual. So prices hit rock bottom. I have been helping customers buy cars straight from the auctions online and they save so much money its crazy.
True! My buddy bought a 550 gt for $6500. Had to replace two injectors and a really good cleaning. Dealer auctions are great, but can be super risky.
...still waiting for hidden features.... ;) But if i see some people "in action" with their cars - for example: wants to fill up red coolant liquid and use ATF for that because the color is the same - I can understand and appreciate such videos for them
Thanks - that’s the first comment which make me sure we don’t have only idiots on the globe... If I read some comment here - I get goosebumps... how they survive ? And how they can use a mobile... some one unlock for them? ...if I think longer, I am afraid to see them on the road! How they get the driver license?
Dam i have a 2011 bmw 550i gran turismo and i don't have sport displays ugh
I think that was only available on the LCI version of the F10
@@SimpleCarGuy thanks
The same in my F01 German version.
I feel a need to start a GoFundMe to get that car detailed!
I’ll even put in $20 of my own!
550 bimmer? Yeah you don't see stuff like that here ;D
...still waiting for hidden features.... ;) But if i see some people "in action" with their cars - for example: wants to fill up red coolant liquid and use ATF for that because the color is the same (wtf?) - I can understand and appreciate such videos for them
SimpleCarGuy,I’ve been getting bad reviews abt the ‘09-‘11 7 series bmw.Saying that the battery goes bad quickly.......also has too many electronically issues.....I’ve found 2 with low mileage(‘09 s550 97k mi......’09 750Li 83k mi).......HELP
I honestly wouldn’t go pre-LCI 750 (I believe it’s up to 2012) as those engines did have a lot of issue in addition to electronic stuff. Sorry, can’t help much with Mercedes, don’t know much about them. Thanks for watching.
SimpleCarGuy 🙏