1. When the temperature drops below 37 F degrees, the car beeps to let you know to watch out for icy roads. Also, the rear defroster comes on.2. You can read the odometer with the car off; all you have to do is press the needle on the left.3. When car is off, hit the volume knob on the radio the radio turns on (it only works with 02 decks)4. There is a "secret" compartment underneath my car's armrest and a Coin box in center console.5. There is a trunk release right above the hood release (not on all cars)6. There is an exterior trunk release above the license plate and under the ledge. 7. There is flashlight in the glove box. 8. There are amber lights that shine on the center console. 9. You can change radio station on the steering wheel by holding up/down button longer to scan to next station rather than preset ones. Interior lights can be turn off when you open/close door or shut the engine down.10. The two knobs on the center control panel are to reset the short trip mileage and the other one is for changing the time on the clock and changing the time from army time (24 hour time) to normal time. And you could also switch the temperature display both on the dash and on the climate control between Fahrenheit and Celsius.11. You may be able to auto-roll down of windows from the remote control. Another way is to put the key in the door handle and turn to the unlock position and hold it there. This will also open and close the moon roof or put a convertible top down.12. If you push the unlock button on the remote once it will unlock the driver door, for ‘02s if you push the unlock button on the remote twice it will unlock all the doors…then once all that is done.... push and hold the unlock button on the remote the windows will start to roll down... then the sunroof will open too.13. If you hit the 'counter reset button' with the ignition in position 2 (or very quickly when you start your car), then it will show you when you are due to change your brake fluid!14. There is also a first aid kit under the passengers seat.15. There is a compartment by your leg when you are in the drivers seat. The compartment is on your left if in a LHD, and on your right if in RHD (located next to your knee).16. The safety strip along each window and sunroof that detects obstructions and retracts them. (Along with a timer that prevents the motors from burning out if in use too long). 17. The OEM side mirrors are designed with slats and ridges to reduce wind noise. 18. The airbag system is 2 stage deployable depending on if the seat belts are latched. If there is no passenger, that front airbag wont even go off to save repair costs. (Along with the explosive seatbelt tensioners). 19. The radio, sunroof, and other "ignition" triggered accessories are available for a period of time after the car is turned off until a door is opened. 20. The fact that the car goes into "sleep" mode after 16 minutes of inactivity to reduce battery drain and eliminate dead batteries from "left on" accessories (lights, etc). 21. The suspension is designed to limit body dive under hard braking, instead the entire chassis dives evenly for stability. 22. The A/C compressor has a variable displacement thrust plate to eliminate the shock load of compressor cycling and use varies depending on need and load. 23. Flashing the high beams after ignition is turned off will leave the headlamps on for a preset amount of time for security while parking the vehicle. 24. The Keyless Entry system utilizes antennae in the rear window, change key codes every time, will deactivate keys if a key is pressed too many times without response from the car, the key recharges while in the ignition switch, and they store all sorts of presets, from seat positions to IHKA control settings.25. The radio remembers the settings separate for each input. (E.g., CD input can have the bass/treble/balance/fade settings different from the F.M. radio)26. Left Side Mirror will tilt in reverse (check to make sure your mirror selection switch is in center or left position to use this feature) Door locks that engage when you go 8 Miles per hour (Dealer need to turn this feature on).27. As some of you may know, the BMW On-Board Computer (OBC) holds more functions than is documented, including a very nice instrument panel test. I managed to get a lot of this information from the web, but it was far from complete. Subsequently I asked my dealer for the missing info, but they could not provide the complete list either. Following is a list for the items I could find, they work in my car (E46 323i). I gather most of them also work in the E36 models. Who can tell what the missing entries represent (especially functions 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 which are very mysterious)? Instructions to access the hidden OBC functions: 1. Hold Trip Reset while turning ignition key to on position 2. OBC should show "Test" 3. Use Trip Reset to select function 19.0 that unlocks all the features 3. Wait for display to show "Off" 4. Depress Trip Reset for 1/4 second and release it 5. With no delay press Trip Reset several times to select one of the following function s BMW E46 On-Board Computer (OBC) Hidden Codes nr example description 1 Car Engine and cluster data 1.0 46nnn Chassis nr/VIN serial number (last 5 digits) 1.1 4nnn K-number 1.2 690236 Cluster Part # 1.3 045210 Coding (04)/diagnosis (52)/bus index (10) 1.4 1200 Week (12)/year of manufacture (2000) 1.5 09_160 Hardware (09) and software # (16.0) of cluster 1.6 Not used 1.7 04__44 CAN-version (04) KI-revision index (44) 2 (test) Cluster System Test - Activates the gauge drivers, indicators and LEDs to confirm function 3 SI Data 3.0 1098 Used fuel in liters since last SI (Service Inspection) 3.1 0231 Periodic inspection days; elapsed days (since last SI) 4 Momentary Consumption 4.0 0145+ Instant fuel consumption - 0145=14.5 liters/100km 4.1 0018 Instant fuel consumption - 0018=1.8 l/Hour 5 Distance Gone Consumption 5.0 082 Average mileage; 082=8.2 liters/100km 5.1 0536 Calc. km to refuel (momentary distance to go) 6 Fuel Level sensor inputs in liters 6.0 109330+ Fuel level averaged; Left half sensor input=10.9 liters; Right sensor input=33.0 liters 6.1 0439+ Total tank level averaged; vlgs 6.0: 10.9+33.0=43.9 liters 6.2 0442+ Indicated value (44.2) and tank phase 7 Temperature and Speed 7.0 021+ Coolant/Engine temperature (2.1C) 7.1 130 Ambient/Outside temperature - chg met 5 pts. 125/130/135 7.2 + Engine speed / Current RPMs 1/min 7.3 + Vehicle speed / Current Speed in km/hour 8 Input value in HEX form 8.0 1d0+ System voltage ADC-Value Hex code 8.1 26C33C+ ADC Values HG left/HG right 8.2 0000 ADC Value brake degradation sensor (000=o.k.) 8.3 18C ADC Value outside temperature 9 Battery 9.0 140 Battery Voltage - 140 = UB 14.0v 9.1 242013+? 9.2 074_78+? 9.3 0011+? 10 Not used 11 Not used 12 Not used 13 GonG Gong Test 14 Not used 15 Status cluster I/O-ports (bit codes) 0=low; 1=high 1st-belt contact, seat belt fastened=0; 2) ignition lock contact, key inserted=0; 3) door contact, door open=0; 4) clock button pressed=0; 5) SI reset=0, for reset=0; 6) EGS transmission failure=0 Status Digital Outputs (bits) 0=inactive, 1=active 1) Gong output; 2) Brake warning lamp; 3) Low fuel warning lamp; 4) EGA lamp; 5) seat belt lamp; 6) manipulation dot 16 Not used 17 Not used 18 Not used 19 Lock Status; unlocks functions in range 3-18 19.0 L-On/L-Off Unlock: press button when "L-Off" 20 Not used 21 Software Reset; reset OBC settings 00 End of test 28. Put your turn signal either on the left or right position, with no key in the ignition, close the door and walk away. What you will see is the front blinker, and rear turn signal stay lit. From what I read, it's supposed to be a feature to for people to see your car when it's parked at night in those really tight streets in Europe. This way no one accidentally drives into your car.29. If you look on your roof, there will be two flaps on each side that are plastic and body colors. You can remove them and there is a little hole in each one that accepts the BMW Roof Rack.30. Hold down the PTY button (this works, to my knowledge, on cars w/nav) and you will turn on AUTOPTY--it'll display the type of music station if the data is present. I think this works for RDS too.... that way, you don't have to keep pressing it when you switch to radio or change stations etc.31. Change the Speed Sensitive Volume Ratio - E46 Business CD Head Unit:Turn the radio off then on again. Don’t touch any button except the 'm' button - the button you use to tune the radio frequency manually. Press and hold the 'm' button for TEN seconds or until the display changes. It will then show the serial number of the unit. Normally when you press 'm', the display will reflect that by replacing 'ST' (stereo tuning) with 'm'. When holding the 'm' button for this procedure, the display should not do this - you will continue to see 'ST' for the ten seconds. Now if the display has changed, you are in a configure mode on the radio. If you press the '>' or '
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"MUTE" control function
If your radio head unit has a button on the right side of the station presets that has a printed "PTY and "RDS" on it this info is most likely useless.
If your radio head unit has a button on the right side of the station presets that has 2 horizontal slashes ( - - ), and a small display above that button seperate from the main dislay, then this info should work for you.
The reason for this seems to be that the slashes indicate variable/choosable functions for these button positions. Obviously, the printed ones have pre-determined functions only (PTY/RDS)
1) turn the radio off
2) turn it back on again & dont touch any buttons
3) hold down the 'M' on the right for 10 seconds, this will bring up the radio head serial #
4) depress the '+' key on the left under the volume knob 6 times until the word "AREA" displays it should say USA next to it
5) now depress the position #1 preset button until the words "AREA OC+RDS appear
6) turn the radio off and your new choices will be set
There is a small display to the right of the large display which originally should have displayed RDS*PTY
When your thru with this reset, it should display RDS*MUTE
When you press the slash under MUTE, it soft'fades out to just above silent, push again and it fades back up to the preset volume level
If your radio head unit has a button on the right side of the station presets that has a printed "PTY and "RDS" on it this info is most likely useless.
If your radio head unit has a button on the right side of the station presets that has 2 horizontal slashes ( - - ), and a small display above that button seperate from the main dislay, then this info should work for you.
The reason for this seems to be that the slashes indicate variable/choosable functions for these button positions. Obviously, the printed ones have pre-determined functions only (PTY/RDS)
1) turn the radio off
2) turn it back on again & dont touch any buttons
3) hold down the 'M' on the right for 10 seconds, this will bring up the radio head serial #
4) depress the '+' key on the left under the volume knob 6 times until the word "AREA" displays it should say USA next to it
5) now depress the position #1 preset button until the words "AREA OC+RDS appear
6) turn the radio off and your new choices will be set
There is a small display to the right of the large display which originally should have displayed RDS*PTY
When your thru with this reset, it should display RDS*MUTE
When you press the slash under MUTE, it soft'fades out to just above silent, push again and it fades back up to the preset volume level
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holy shit...we got the real sifus here!!
i'm going to try it now!pssss.........
bro leakwoon,wat u mean by;The white "switch" above the flashlight releases the fuse box. :unsure:
i'm going to try it now!pssss.........
bro leakwoon,wat u mean by;The white "switch" above the flashlight releases the fuse box. :unsure:
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Bro, im not really clear on this
In Euro delivery cars, there is a warning triangle in a blue plastic case that bolts to the left rear of the trunk and a first aid kit under the passenger seat.
38. Apparently "there's a cheat code in the software running the BMW M3's sequential manual gearbox (SMG). Press the right buttons in the right order and the car will launch you from a stop after revving the engine to 5,000 rpm". "But there is a catch. In Europe, where the feature isn't so hush-hush, doing more than 15 launches voids the car's warranty. Federal laws prohibit such stipulations here, so BMW has turned down the which. US-spec cars are programmed to wind to only 2,500 rpm. That's why you have to ask your dealer to install the European software. Most will happily oblige"
"For lucky drivers of this hot car, here's how: Switch of the stability system and select shift program six. Switch the engine to sport mode. With the hand shifter in drive, hold it in the downshift position and press the has pedal. The engine will rev to the preprogrammed rpm and hold. Now release the shifter. The car will launch forward violently and the engine's revs will climb quickly, so be prepared to up shift"
In Euro delivery cars, there is a warning triangle in a blue plastic case that bolts to the left rear of the trunk and a first aid kit under the passenger seat.
38. Apparently "there's a cheat code in the software running the BMW M3's sequential manual gearbox (SMG). Press the right buttons in the right order and the car will launch you from a stop after revving the engine to 5,000 rpm". "But there is a catch. In Europe, where the feature isn't so hush-hush, doing more than 15 launches voids the car's warranty. Federal laws prohibit such stipulations here, so BMW has turned down the which. US-spec cars are programmed to wind to only 2,500 rpm. That's why you have to ask your dealer to install the European software. Most will happily oblige"
"For lucky drivers of this hot car, here's how: Switch of the stability system and select shift program six. Switch the engine to sport mode. With the hand shifter in drive, hold it in the downshift position and press the has pedal. The engine will rev to the preprogrammed rpm and hold. Now release the shifter. The car will launch forward violently and the engine's revs will climb quickly, so be prepared to up shift"
Adding key initialazation to the list
Initialization process
1. Open the door using the car key
2. Get in and close all doors
3. switch the ignition lock to position 1 briefly, then back to off.
(must be within 5 seconds)
4. Press button 2 (unlock button) on the transmitter and hold in.
5. Press button 1 (Roundel) 3 times within 10 seconds while button 2 remains held in.
6. Release Button 2.
7. The doors should lock and unlock to signal that it was initialized. (If you don't get the verification, you must redo the procedure)
Once completed, you must initialize your other transmitters. Do not reactivate the ignition lock during this process, otherwise you'll have to re-initialize all other transmitters.
Initialization process
1. Open the door using the car key
2. Get in and close all doors
3. switch the ignition lock to position 1 briefly, then back to off.
(must be within 5 seconds)
4. Press button 2 (unlock button) on the transmitter and hold in.
5. Press button 1 (Roundel) 3 times within 10 seconds while button 2 remains held in.
6. Release Button 2.
7. The doors should lock and unlock to signal that it was initialized. (If you don't get the verification, you must redo the procedure)
Once completed, you must initialize your other transmitters. Do not reactivate the ignition lock during this process, otherwise you'll have to re-initialize all other transmitters.
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In relation to No.28, its not the turn signals that stay on ala "Parking Lights" but the left/right rear and front lights. If you have angel eyes, then its your left/right angel eye PLUS your rear red lights that stay on. Question is whether this'll end up "burning out" the angel eye... 
i think wont burn out la
same as u drive for 3-4 hours with light on
wat make me worry is the battery lo
then on our BMW business HU
there is a option for volume speed setting..default is 3
i tthink is tat one so called "sensing" volume
same as u drive for 3-4 hours with light on
wat make me worry is the battery lo
then on our BMW business HU
there is a option for volume speed setting..default is 3
i tthink is tat one so called "sensing" volume
