Anyone use the "heat at rest" feature yet?

John 070 · 11-06-2006, 03:56 PM

Or maybe it's not cold enough yet...was wondering how that worked, supposedly the interior gets heat without the motor on, for so many minutes....very unique.

Jaws · 11-06-2006, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

Or maybe it's not cold enough yet...was wondering how that worked, supposedly the interior gets heat without the motor on, for so many minutes....very unique.

Great feature. I think it keeps running for 15 min dependent upon coolant temp/battery strength.

PMP · 11-06-2006, 04:01 PM

I had it in my last car. It works ok but I live in Florida so it isn't something I used very often. Good if it is really snappy (that is like 20 where I live - coldest day of the year) and you need to run in to a store for 10 - 15 minutes. Keeps the inside of the car warm using the engine residual heat.

Simple1 · 11-06-2006, 04:26 PM

I used it in my 335i and damn that thing was hotter than the heater when the car was on, I had to shut it off. Obviously you're not supposed to be in the car but I was testing it out, the 335i engine sure as hell is hot!! lol sssszzzzz

rebelfocus · 11-06-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

Or maybe it's not cold enough yet...was wondering how that worked, supposedly the interior gets heat without the motor on, for so many minutes....very unique.

It's a great feature. It will only work when your engine is warm enough. If the engine isn't warm enough the provide residual heat then the green light on the button won't light up.

It uses the electric coolant pump keep pumping the warm coolant and activates the fans at low speed to distribute this small amount of heat. It seems to last about 10 minutes but on a chilly day it's enough to keep the car warm while you are the shop.

Hope this helps...

E91 Dude · 11-06-2006, 05:52 PM

I haven't used that feature yet, but I look forward to trying it out. I'm afraid that it'll become one of those nice-to-have features that I won't use much, just like the air-conditioned cupholder.

discoboy1 · 11-06-2006, 05:55 PM

Is this standard on 328 and 335's?

NoMods · 11-06-2006, 05:56 PM

our bmw's have residual heat and A/C cupholders, but why the heck no CD time and volume indicator? I know you i-Drive people have it, so f-u

BMW F22 · 11-06-2006, 06:00 PM

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our bmw's have residual heat and A/C cupholders, but why the heck no CD time and volume indicator? I know you i-Drive people have it, so f-u

also the fast-forward function only goes at like 2x. There is also no repeat button. what the hell is that???

nmulax · 11-06-2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

Or maybe it's not cold enough yet...was wondering how that worked, supposedly the interior gets heat without the motor on, for so many minutes....very unique.

Awesome feature. I've used it a few times, when running into a store, or Starbucks. Nice to come back to a warm car.

1bad335i · 11-06-2006, 06:08 PM

I've been using it for the previous weeks. It's been getting cold here in NJ and it really is a nice feature. This is my secret...I offer my wife a ride during weekends so i can have an excuse to go out and drive my car and while waiting for her,..I turn off the engine and use the residual heat.I think it stays on for 15 minutes.

GF · 11-06-2006, 06:10 PM

I agree, it's a great feature. I live in Quebec and use it all the time.

NSM · 11-06-2006, 06:15 PM

Where's the button located?

nmulax · 11-06-2006, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NSM

Where's the button located?

it's that big dial on the right (the one for the passenger temp) that says "rest"... press it.

tissot · 11-06-2006, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NSM

Where's the button located?

Press the right temp knob.

I used it a few times when I had to wait for someone in my car.

Edit: Beaten :mad:

antidentite · 11-06-2006, 06:23 PM

That sums it up quite nicely!

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Originally Posted by nmulax

it's that big dial on the right (the one for the passenger temp) that says "rest"... press it.

BenMW · 11-06-2006, 06:35 PM

I use it. Its gotten cold a few days here and dallas. But It didnt really make much of a difference i think.

Jaws · 11-06-2006, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BenMW

I use it. Its gotten cold a few days here and dallas. But It didnt really make much of a difference i think.

Cold days in Dallas...good one!

youyou · 11-06-2006, 07:06 PM

We have a/c cupholders in the 335i coupe/sedan??
How come no one ever mentioned it at the dealer? Is this an American option or do we have this in Canada as well...

Yvette · 11-06-2006, 07:34 PM

damn, was wondering what this was....
now I got it.. thx lol gotta try this lovely feature..

edit: anything else extra feature???

Ninjaneer · 11-06-2006, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

it's that big dial on the right (the one for the passenger temp) that says "rest"... press it.

So THAT'S what that button's for!

I thought it was to put the Max feature to Rest... ok not really haha but I had no idea it was linked to that engine heat thing

Driv3r · 11-06-2006, 08:23 PM

GRRR, i cant wait till it gets cold enough here in miami to use it!!!!

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PMP Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	I had it in my last car. It works ok but I live in Florida so it isn't something I used very often. Good if it is really snappy (that is like 20 where I live - coldest day of the year) and you need to run in to a store for 10 - 15 minutes. Keeps the inside of the car warm using the engine residual heat.
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Simple1 Major 134 Rep 1,060 Posts Drives: G05 X5 40i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (1)	I used it in my 335i and damn that thing was hotter than the heater when the car was on, I had to shut it off. Obviously you're not supposed to be in the car but I was testing it out, the 335i engine sure as hell is hot!! lol sssszzzzz __________________ G05 X40M Sport F80 M3 Euro Delivered = Gone too Soon e90 335i debadged = Gone but not forgotten
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1bad335i Private 5 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (0)	I've been using it for the previous weeks. It's been getting cold here in NJ and it really is a nice feature. This is my secret...I offer my wife a ride during weekends so i can have an excuse to go out and drive my car and while waiting for her,..I turn off the engine and use the residual heat.I think it stays on for 15 minutes.
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GF Private First Class 15 Rep 118 Posts Drives: '18 340i xdrive MT +M perf 1+2 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	I agree, it's a great feature. I live in Quebec and use it all the time.
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