nice surprises in your X3

April1 · 06-28-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Want the thrill

Why can't I find the darn send button on google maps anymore? I've done it in the past with no problem. It isn't under "more". I feel like I've looked at every possible hiding place it could be. Ugh! What am I missing?

Send feature is not supported on mobile browser such as Safari in iPhone/ iPad. Go for a full browser on mobile devices or use laptop to view google maps and pick a destination. Click on the destination icon found on the map, and then explore further.

Want the thrill · 06-28-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by April1

Send feature is not supported on mobile browser such as Safari in iPhone/ iPad. Go for a full browser on mobile devices or use laptop to view google maps and pick a destination. Click on the destination icon found on the map, and then explore further.

I'm on my laptop and still and not get the option. I did in the past, but don't have it now.

Want the thrill · 06-28-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by vojak

Not sure? In the UK with a new car the connected drive feature is 'free' for 3 years. Maybe its different in the US and elsewhere? just guessing really.
After that I believe its a renew cost each year.....
Cheers

It's free for 4 years in the U.S. I've had the option to send in the past and have used it, but I needed to send something to the car today and I am not getting the option anywhere to send. Ugh!

02420X3 · 06-28-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Want the thrill

Why can't I find the darn send button on google maps anymore? I've done it in the past with no problem. It isn't under "more". I feel like I've looked at every possible hiding place it could be. Ugh! What am I missing?

It's not on the screen that displays the map. Click on the Link icon next to the Print icon.

April1 · 06-28-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Want the thrill

It's free for 4 years in the U.S. I've had the option to send in the past and have used it, but I needed to send something to the car today and I am not getting the option anywhere to send. Ugh!

Something wrong on your browser. I tried and got it just now, its hidden under "more" link.

lbjgh · 06-28-2012, 12:37 PM

Agreed.

here is a screen capture of the 'more'

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Originally Posted by April1

Something wrong on your browser. I tried and got it just now, its hidden under "more" link.

litt · 08-29-2012, 09:23 PM

I've had the X3 for about 9 months now, love it. A couple of small things I didn't know before that I like:

When you put your finger on the programmable buttons (not pressing them though) you get a menu at the top that shows you what the button is set to.

When I close the door and lock the car, if all the doors aren't closed yet it will wait until they close and then lock the car.

I find that I like the heated steering wheel a lot more than I thought I would.

Pandora works with my iphone and the screen even without BMW apps installed and also charges the iphone when plugged in via the USB port in the center console.

The scroll button on the steering wheel usually is very useful and seems to be well thought-out about what it controls at any given time.

The premium sound is better than I was expecting. I know some complain about it but I think its great.

I like the design of the cruise control with the little green and red lights that go around the speedo.

Love the LEDs around the door handles.

bsxdrive35i · 08-29-2012, 11:50 PM

Not sure if it has been covered earlier in the thread, but the USB port in the glove box (not referring to the one in the centre armrest) will charge your phone/iPod/etc. I believe that this secondary USB port is for storing/transfering driver profiles.

DonC · 08-30-2012, 12:35 AM

Waiting to get mine back from dealer installs...

Rodion · 08-30-2012, 07:31 AM

Against what I thought, the side mirror heating is turned on same time as back window heating.

We had +15 celsius this morning and heavy fog and mist on mirrors. I was afraid that mirror heating will not turn on as it is not raining nor it is cold enough. But it seems rear window heating "force" side mirror heating on as well.

Fog:

Theelblue · 08-30-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by litt

I've had the X3 for about 9 months now, love it. A couple of small things I didn't know before that I like:

When you put your finger on the programmable buttons (not pressing them though) you get a menu at the top that shows you what the button is set to.

When I close the door and lock the car, if all the doors aren't closed yet it will wait until they close and then lock the car.

I find that I like the heated steering wheel a lot more than I thought I would.

Pandora works with my iphone and the screen even without BMW apps installed and also charges the iphone when plugged in via the USB port in the center console.

The scroll button on the steering wheel usually is very useful and seems to be well thought-out about what it controls at any given time.

The premium sound is better than I was expecting. I know some complain about it but I think its great.

I like the design of the cruise control with the little green and red lights that go around the speedo.

Love the LEDs around the door handles.

+1 to all I that. I had no idea before we bought the X3 about:

- LED door handle lights. Cool
- Nav guidance can be displayed on the LCD between the gauges on the dash
- Sport display of HP and Torque gauges

Some minuses
- Can't close tailgate from remote without coding. This is nuts! Every other car with power tailgate that I know of allows this.
- PDC turns off after you move forward. In our Honda it stays on all the time which is nice when you whip the car into a parking garage or drive thru ATM. You shouldn't have to remember to turn it on every time. I nearly ran into the garage wall the first night waiting to hear the sensors beep.

bimmerz · 08-31-2012, 11:11 AM

When cruise is engaged, I like how it temporarily shows the exact speed on the LCD between the gauges, everytime you adjust the cruise speed. I can't remember if our old X5 did this or not, so I don't know if its a new feature, but I'm glad its there.

flash3 · 08-31-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 0utlier

Nobody mentioned it so maybe everyone knows... I didn't know though and was surprised when I saw it.

Not only is there a USB port in the center console, but there is one in the glove compartment too.

There is?!

Where?! lol

flash3 · 09-06-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by flash3

There is?!

Where?! lol

?

Mingstar88 · 09-06-2012, 03:34 PM

chinese mp3 characters are all shown in blocks so i have to guess the name of the song

/joke

bsxdrive35i · 09-07-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by flash3

There is?!

Where?! lol

I'll take a picture when I get the chance and post it.

bsxdrive35i · 09-21-2012, 10:23 PM

Here are a couple of pictures of the above-mentioned USB input.

dudley07726 · 09-22-2012, 09:03 AM

The USB input in the glovebox is in a bad location. My USB stick has a sliding switch to extend it and it's on the left side of the stick so my thumb gets in the way between the glovebox left side wall and the USB stick.
There's not much room for my thumb.

zlee11 · 09-22-2012, 10:03 AM

On the underside of the sun visor, to the right of the mirror, there is a small lip, to hold a key card for a parking garage. Love that.

DonC · 09-23-2012, 07:54 AM

I'm going out to the garage to look at that lip...

lbjgh · 09-23-2012, 08:13 AM

Tx.

It works well for business cards too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zlee11

On the underside of the sun visor, to the right of the mirror, there is a small lip, to hold a key card for a parking garage. Love that.

SoDigito · 09-24-2012, 08:08 PM

The nicest surprise for me was the ambient lighting at night. It's a nice touch.

08-29-2012, 09:23 PM	#161
litt Private 9 Rep 52 Posts Drives: Raptor, Macan S, M5C Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: WNY iTrader: (0)	I've had the X3 for about 9 months now, love it. A couple of small things I didn't know before that I like: When you put your finger on the programmable buttons (not pressing them though) you get a menu at the top that shows you what the button is set to. When I close the door and lock the car, if all the doors aren't closed yet it will wait until they close and then lock the car. I find that I like the heated steering wheel a lot more than I thought I would. Pandora works with my iphone and the screen even without BMW apps installed and also charges the iphone when plugged in via the USB port in the center console. The scroll button on the steering wheel usually is very useful and seems to be well thought-out about what it controls at any given time. The premium sound is better than I was expecting. I know some complain about it but I think its great. I like the design of the cruise control with the little green and red lights that go around the speedo. Love the LEDs around the door handles. Last edited by litt; 08-29-2012 at 09:32 PM..
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08-29-2012, 11:50 PM	#162
bsxdrive35i New Member 1 Rep 19 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive35i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Not sure if it has been covered earlier in the thread, but the USB port in the glove box (not referring to the one in the centre armrest) will charge your phone/iPod/etc. I believe that this secondary USB port is for storing/transfering driver profiles. __________________ F25 X3 xDrive 35i - E66 760Li - E46 330xi (sold)
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08-30-2012, 12:35 AM	#163
DonC Lieutenant 30 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 3.5i M sport, etc Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: near Seattle iTrader: (0)	Waiting to get mine back from dealer installs... __________________ 2013 X3 3.5i AW,Msprt,rear fogs,PS,CP, Tech, etc... Other cars 2005 S2000 2018 i3S
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08-30-2012, 07:31 AM	#164
Rodion First Lieutenant 27 Rep 350 Posts Drives: X3 (F25) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Helsinki, Finland iTrader: (0)	Against what I thought, the side mirror heating is turned on same time as back window heating. We had +15 celsius this morning and heavy fog and mist on mirrors. I was afraid that mirror heating will not turn on as it is not raining nor it is cold enough. But it seems rear window heating "force" side mirror heating on as well. Fog:
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08-31-2012, 11:11 AM	#166
bimmerz New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	When cruise is engaged, I like how it temporarily shows the exact speed on the LCD between the gauges, everytime you adjust the cruise speed. I can't remember if our old X5 did this or not, so I don't know if its a new feature, but I'm glad its there.
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09-06-2012, 03:34 PM	#169
Mingstar88 First Lieutenant 78 Rep 390 Posts Drives: BMW X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	chinese mp3 characters are all shown in blocks so i have to guess the name of the song /joke
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09-21-2012, 10:23 PM	#171
bsxdrive35i New Member 1 Rep 19 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive35i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Here are a couple of pictures of the above-mentioned USB input. Attached Images __________________ F25 X3 xDrive 35i - E66 760Li - E46 330xi (sold)
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09-22-2012, 09:03 AM	#172
dudley07726 Private 4 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00] 2012 X3 [0.00]	The USB input in the glovebox is in a bad location. My USB stick has a sliding switch to extend it and it's on the left side of the stick so my thumb gets in the way between the glovebox left side wall and the USB stick. There's not much room for my thumb.
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09-22-2012, 10:03 AM	#173
zlee11 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	On the underside of the sun visor, to the right of the mirror, there is a small lip, to hold a key card for a parking garage. Love that. __________________ 2011 X3 xDrive 28i Alpine White/Black/Brushed Aluminum Premium \| Technology \| Cold Weather \| Convenience \| Sat Radio \| BMW Apps \| Auto High Beams \| iPhone 4 Media Snap-In
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09-23-2012, 07:54 AM	#174
DonC Lieutenant 30 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 3.5i M sport, etc Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: near Seattle iTrader: (0)	I'm going out to the garage to look at that lip... __________________ 2013 X3 3.5i AW,Msprt,rear fogs,PS,CP, Tech, etc... Other cars 2005 S2000 2018 i3S
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09-24-2012, 08:08 PM	#176
SoDigito Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 273 Posts Drives: 16%E2%80%99 X6 / 10%E2%80%99 5 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Readington, NJ iTrader: (1)	The nicest surprise for me was the ambient lighting at night. It's a nice touch.
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