04-29-2015, 05:54 PM | #1 |
Private
29
Rep 77
Posts |
New car questions.
I picked my m235i last weekend. The girl that goes over iDrive features didn't seem to want to spend much time going over everything except setting up my cell phone, and I figured I'd figure it out...eventually. Then I went of to a friends who's wife has a 2013 535 to go over iDrive. He went over most things.
But I have few of things I questions he didn't know. 1. After setting the radio stations to the 8 buttons how can I select (scroll) the 8 stations on the steering wheel. My ZHP had an Up and Down arrow for this and + and - for volume. I only see the + and - for volume. I'd rather switch radio stations on the steering wheel. Can I? 2. We popped the hood and I didn't see an oil dip stick. He thought you probably use the oil levels displayed in iDrive display. Did I miss the dip stick when I looked in the engine compartment? BTW: I was surprised to see some space on left and right side of the engine in the engine bay. 3. Is the a specific m235 iDrive manual? thx. |
04-29-2015, 06:03 PM | #3 |
Private First Class
23
Rep 103
Posts |
1. You can use the scroll wheel on the right of the steering wheel to browse through media displayed on the screen between the gauges.
2. No dipstick. Its a common complaint as people physically like to see the color of their oil. 3. Not sure about an iDrive manual. I'd suggest youtube. |
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2015, 06:31 PM | #4 |
Private
17
Rep 63
Posts
Drives: M235i BSM
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Bay Area, CA
|
1. You can use the scroll wheel between the + and - on the right side of the steering wheel. It will scroll ur last selection, so if you set ur Presets/SatelliteRadio/FM etc to one of ur 8 buttons, just press it once and the scroll wheel should show selection of what you pressed (Presets/SatelliteRadio/FM/etc) on the dash and just click the wheel to select
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2015, 06:44 PM | #5 | |
Major
1193
Rep 1,266
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
1
|
04-29-2015, 07:09 PM | #6 |
Captain
424
Rep 980
Posts |
You can also get the BMW iDriver's guide as an app for the iPhone and other devices. And if you sign up at BMW USA it will be available to you on their main web page.
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2015, 07:28 PM | #7 | |
Private
29
Rep 77
Posts |
Quote:
Thanks everyone. I need to go into my glove box and see doc's the dealer put in there for iDrive info. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2015, 08:44 PM | #8 |
Colonel
8935
Rep 2,010
Posts |
One thing about the 8 buttons: if you lightly touch the buttons and then slide your finger along the buttons, you will see a preview on the display as to what each button does.
__________________
///M235i | Mineral Grey Metallic | Premium Package | Technology Package | Driver Assistance Package | Dakota Coral Red/Black Leather | Harman/Kardon Premium 360 watt sound system | 8-speed automatic
When writing your life's plan, use a pencil with an eraser |
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2015, 08:56 PM | #9 |
Brigadier General
1538
Rep 3,331
Posts |
1: There is a distinction between Presets and the 8 buttons. Presets are stored in a list (which fits up to ~30 or however many it is, I don't actually use it) and can be cycled when in presets mode.
The 8 buttons can also be used to store almost any feature within iDrive (which IMO is much more useful). When navigating iDrive, select the menu item you want to store and press and hold the button and it will bookmark that page. In my case I use the 8 buttons for things like last GPS destinations, TPMS, Sports Displays, Incoming Text Messages, etc. I use the iDrive knob for scrolling between radio/XM channels since it's much easier than reaching over and using the keys. As mentioned if you forget what the keys do, just touch it lightly without pushing it down. They are touch sensitive and will show you the currently programmed feature.
__________________
Current: '20 X5, '18 M3 ZCP
Previous: '11 E90 335i, '11 E90 M3, '16 VW GTI, '15 M235i, '13 335i, '08 TL-S, '00 Corvette |
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2015, 09:49 PM | #10 | |
Captain
288
Rep 874
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2018 F87 M2 | LBB | Executive | Moon Roof | Apple CarPlay [2018 F22 M240 (sold) ; 2015 F22 M235i (sold); 2006 E90 330i (sold); 1983 E30 Coupe 320i (sold)]
|
|
Appreciate
1
|
04-29-2015, 10:03 PM | #11 |
Private First Class
43
Rep 193
Posts |
I use the 8 buttons for phone numbers. Since I have so many contacts, frequently dialed numbers are very convenient to have there. I don't have Nav, so my preferences may be different if I had. Just figured I got the 30 presets, so no need to waste space on those precious 8 buttons.
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2015, 10:19 PM | #12 |
First Lieutenant
49
Rep 374
Posts |
Owner's manual if anyone wants one.
__________________
2014 M235i / EB-II / Coral / Sunroof / Comfort & Parking Packages
2014 X3 3.0d / M sport / AW / Sunroof |
Appreciate
0
|
04-29-2015, 10:21 PM | #13 | |
Major General
1400
Rep 5,262
Posts |
Quote:
I have 8.3 and get emails and texts as long as it's configured properly and if you have Office feature |
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-30-2015, 09:11 AM | #14 | |
Brigadier General
1538
Rep 3,331
Posts |
Quote:
For Android L I am only getting text messages which is fine since I have a smart watch and can see emails and other messages if I really need to. But yes, it's a very handy feature. You should also be able to respond (while parked?). Responding on Android does not work (at least not while driving), haven't tried it with iOS yes. I am not 100% sure on the F22 what features are part of the enhanced bluetooth, tech package, or standard - so YMMV. I had the tech package on my F30 and it also worked, but I know some functionality was broken out into the Enhanced Bluetooth (which can be enabled via coding).
__________________
Current: '20 X5, '18 M3 ZCP
Previous: '11 E90 335i, '11 E90 M3, '16 VW GTI, '15 M235i, '13 335i, '08 TL-S, '00 Corvette |
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-30-2015, 01:51 PM | #15 |
Captain
288
Rep 874
Posts |
Thank you pikcachu and cyberdemon!
I read through the referenced thread and discovered that I need the enhanced BT option for "office" features that include text messages and email. Unfortunately, I did not order this option I read about people coding it, but I've never been a coder and I don't know what it does to the warranty if discovered.
__________________
2018 F87 M2 | LBB | Executive | Moon Roof | Apple CarPlay [2018 F22 M240 (sold) ; 2015 F22 M235i (sold); 2006 E90 330i (sold); 1983 E30 Coupe 320i (sold)]
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-30-2015, 02:06 PM | #16 | |
Brigadier General
1538
Rep 3,331
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
Current: '20 X5, '18 M3 ZCP
Previous: '11 E90 335i, '11 E90 M3, '16 VW GTI, '15 M235i, '13 335i, '08 TL-S, '00 Corvette |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|