help with adjusting settings

nublet · 10-25-2007, 02:43 AM

when i scroll through all the settings via the center stalk, I dont see the key with the check mark (for things like pathway lighting, daytime running lights, etc)

does anyone know why this isn't showing up? sorry if this is a n00b question.

yatesey · 10-25-2007, 05:15 AM

have you got pro satnav? w idrive?.....the daylight settings etc are through the idrive.

cheers

gloster · 10-25-2007, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by nublet

when i scroll through all the settings via the center stalk, I dont see the key with the check mark (for things like pathway lighting, daytime running lights, etc)

does anyone know why this isn't showing up? sorry if this is a n00b question.

Because BMW is paranoid and won't let you set some options while moving.

I'm guessing you are in gear. Many options don't show up when you are in gear. Put your car in full accessory power mode (2 hits of the start button without foot on brake/clutch) and then try it.

LEDZEP · 10-25-2007, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gloster

Because BMW is paranoid and won't let you set some options while moving.

I'm guessing you are in gear. Many options don't show up when you are in gear. Put your car in full accessory power mode (2 hits of the start button without foot on brake/clutch) and then try it.

+1 This is most likely the problem.

nublet · 10-25-2007, 08:10 AM

no idrive. i'm parked and in accessory power mode

Gort · 10-25-2007, 08:57 AM

Have you pushed the button on the stalk, then toggled the lever on the stalk? The setting you are looking for should be the 9th "toggle". I'm sure you must have read the manual on this (starting pg. 58)? Good luck.

gloster · 10-25-2007, 10:28 AM

OK, just as a sanity check, try this:

1) Put the car in Park on an automatic or Neutral + Emergency Brake with the a manual

2) Start the car (engine running). Leave it in Park/Neutral.

3) Look for the option

HyperM3 · 10-25-2007, 11:06 AM

ChadS · 10-25-2007, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nublet

when i scroll through all the settings via the center stalk, I dont see the key with the check mark (for things like pathway lighting, daytime running lights, etc)

does anyone know why this isn't showing up? sorry if this is a n00b question.

What is the build date of your car? Pre 9/05 built cars don't have this capability.

nublet · 10-25-2007, 03:57 PM

ahh thanks chad. my car was built 07/05.

RealRadRyan · 04-22-2010, 09:36 PM

Does anyone know if this settings menu can be enabled on the pre-9/05 models?
Is there no way to update the software?

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gloster Captain 15 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 335i MT, sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	OK, just as a sanity check, try this: 1) Put the car in Park on an automatic or Neutral + Emergency Brake with the a manual 2) Start the car (engine running). Leave it in Park/Neutral. 3) Look for the option
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