That's a lot. I have 59 gb, so the 64gb thumb drive worked great for me. Took a night to get everything on there and a bit for the car to initially read the library, but once it did I was really surprised how quickly the music is played and navigated through.

 

don't think you're restricted to "thumb drives". probably most usb drive options will work. just hide the business end.

 

The owners manual specifically advises against USB hard drives.

 

I'm happy with the iPod setup. No need for an alternative for me.

 

Im sure it's posted here somewhere, but what is the strap under the driver seat for. I'm not talking about the tow hook there is another emply strap under my seat. Any ideas?

 

it's to hold the "mobility kit", a can of slime and an air pump

scott

 

I do not think mini, who uses run flats, intended on there being a mobility kit there. But that's a great idea once I replace my run flats! Were you serious that is what that's for? It seems like I thought it was for a first aid kit or something.

 

its in the OM

scott

 

Just found out the other day that the service mileage shows on the odometer when you crank the car for a second. I never noticed that cause it happens very quick. Good to know though

 

Yeah, I think all BMW products (and Mercedes, too, BTW) have this feature.

 

This one is a little silly that I never noticed, but I never noticed the intermittent wiper button. Was so angry thinking I only had 2 speeds. Every time a light rain came around slow was too fast and it was annoying to push the wipe bar every time the window got covered. Now I know where the int-button is and I'm happy

 

where is this mystery button ?

 

It's on the end of the wiper lever (similar to the computer button on the other blinker/lights side)

 

i don't remember seeing anything there, but if it is.. you are now my rain god.


i thought how horribly engineered a car is with wipers that slow down when the car stops, but doesn't have intermittent wipers.

 

Here ya go

 

I'll admit that one took me a little while to work out myself! Of the quirks, that one's a little stranger than others - i.e. you can't as easily work out why it would be that way. Fortunately, like everything else once you do find it you quickly get used to it.

 

good find .... you finally read page 44 of the owners manual?
been using that button for 6 months

 

I read the manual, AND I think my MA showed me. It just didn't stick. I appreciate that i am not the only one. Sheesh!

 

Nope. And good for you! Yeaaaaah you!!!

Accidentally hit it and the little icon on the tach display lit up. Awesome day when I found that.

I don't read manuals. I skim through them, check service info and if I need something specific I'll look it up. Not the type to sit and read through a manual. Esp for a car. Most of the time everything is pretty straight forward. This is the first time I basically overlooked something. Just never noticed the button because its blocked by the steering wheel. I think figuring it out on my own is a lot more fun and rewarding. Just like the radio, on board computer settings, etc.

 

I guess this thread is useless and should be closed. Probably most of this stuff is in the owners manual. I hope that was meant as a joke as it did not come across that way. I think most of us have better things to do than memorize the OM.

 

And the rest of us are geeks who read the OM to keep us occupied while waiting for our cars to arrive.

 

Guilty as charged!

 

That button is for the automatic wipers if you have them.

 

I never said most of us didn't read the owners manual...said memorize it. Just seemed like the post was antagonistic and not constructive. Again, maybe it was a joke.

 

Different Key FOBs have different presets on the radio.