IdRatherBeSkiing
Sherbert is NOT and NEVER WILL BE ice cream.
On my car, if you have the fob in your pocket touching the door handle will unlock the car regardless how it was locked.
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JHDK
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Oh interesting.
In mine (with the fob in my pocket) if I shut the engine off, get out and hit the black rectangle on the door handle, it locks.
When I come back to the car (with the fob in my pocket) when I hit the black rectangle on the door handle, it unlocks.
IdRatherBeSkiing
Sherbert is NOT and NEVER WILL BE ice cream.
Mine has the proximity unlock as well. I never have to use the buttons except to lock.
HecticArt
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I have the same picture for mine.
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If you zoom in close enough in the PDF from the owner's manual, the background image of the car disappears.
You can see how they use the template of the owner's manual to make it easier for them to update for different years and models of cars.
#funnerdstuff
.If you zoom in close enough in the PDF from the owner's manual, the background image of the car disappears.
You can see how they use the template of the owner's manual to make it easier for them to update for different years and models of cars.
#funnerdstuff
JHDK
Release Robin's Bra
Ohhhh. Ok I get it now.
Yea mine doesn't have that proximity unlock feature. That's cool and now I'm jealous. I need to use the black rectangle to both lock and unlock. Of course I can use the fob for both as well but that's rare. I only ever use the fob to unlock the car if I remote start it first with the fob to cool it down before I get in.
IdRatherBeSkiing
Sherbert is NOT and NEVER WILL BE ice cream.
Mine does too. An unknown feature (the locking) until today. My sensor is on the other (left) side of the handle.Mine locks by touching the top of the door handle and unlocks by putting your hand in the empty oval that the door handle creates
scotchandcigar
All I wanted was some steak
As I alluded to elsewhere, I had a big day recently for my car. I knew I was going to need new tires before this winter (and before my inspection last week), so a few months ago, I started looking into my options. And the conclusion I came to is the one I could've predicted from the start: dump the run-flat tires, get a good performance all-season through Costco, and have them put them on.
With my last car - the one that got totaled - I did the same (the dumping run-flats part, not the Costco part). I'm guessing that none of you have this dilemma, but several car brands (the ones that still make coupes and sedans) have gone to putting run-flat tires on their cars at the factory. The manufacturers don't like providing a space-saver spare; they don't want their customers driving on them, and they don't like giving up the space for them.
Run-flats allow you to safely get to a place to have the car serviced. But they work by having a much tougher (and more expensive) construction, with really stiff sidewalls. So the ride is much worse, and they cost a lot more. Also, if you get a nail in one, they're really hard to repair.
But every online BMW forum is full of people who recommend getting rid of them. The ride and handling is much improved. And you just need to have a tire kit in your car, with an electric pump and fix-a-flat. So that's what I did. I ordered Michelin Pilot Sports all-seasons from Costco, and had them put them on. About $700 for the set, $20 for tire-pressure monitors and tire disposal, and no charges for shipping, tire removal, mounting, or balancing. Plus they have their own damage warranty.
The car drives infinitely smoother. All the bumps, cracks, and potholes I used to hear and feel, I just hear them (quietly) now. And the handling is still great, probably better. They even had to drill-out my metal tire valve stems (which had corroded), and they didn't charge for the extra labor or valves. I'm a happy Costco customer!
With my last car - the one that got totaled - I did the same (the dumping run-flats part, not the Costco part). I'm guessing that none of you have this dilemma, but several car brands (the ones that still make coupes and sedans) have gone to putting run-flat tires on their cars at the factory. The manufacturers don't like providing a space-saver spare; they don't want their customers driving on them, and they don't like giving up the space for them.
Run-flats allow you to safely get to a place to have the car serviced. But they work by having a much tougher (and more expensive) construction, with really stiff sidewalls. So the ride is much worse, and they cost a lot more. Also, if you get a nail in one, they're really hard to repair.
But every online BMW forum is full of people who recommend getting rid of them. The ride and handling is much improved. And you just need to have a tire kit in your car, with an electric pump and fix-a-flat. So that's what I did. I ordered Michelin Pilot Sports all-seasons from Costco, and had them put them on. About $700 for the set, $20 for tire-pressure monitors and tire disposal, and no charges for shipping, tire removal, mounting, or balancing. Plus they have their own damage warranty.
The car drives infinitely smoother. All the bumps, cracks, and potholes I used to hear and feel, I just hear them (quietly) now. And the handling is still great, probably better. They even had to drill-out my metal tire valve stems (which had corroded), and they didn't charge for the extra labor or valves. I'm a happy Costco customer!
JHDK
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Why would you need fix a flat if you have the tire kit? I don't think fix a flat will help if it's a sidewall puncture and the rest usually can be done with a plug in the kit. Now I did need to add the cigarette lighter pump and the plugs to the kit when I bought the car so maybe that's what you're talking about?
Anyway I have the donut in the trunk and the one car thing I know how to do is fixing/repairing/changing tires. And if it's really bad that's why I have AAA.
Yikes. But I guess even for my little go-kart 4 new tires would be around $350 or so.......just a guess.
That's awesome man, makes all the trouble worth it.
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scotchandcigar
All I wanted was some steak
My "tire kit" consists of the 2 items I mentioned. I guess it wasn't clear enough.
And yes, a tire plugging kit could be considered part of it; but the point is that if you're pulled over on the highway, all you're gonna do is spray the can into the tire, or pump it up. You're not doing anything else. A sidewall puncture that's so severe your tire won't hold air for any amount of time will definitely require a phone call. I have AAA, plus BMW roadside assistance.
$700 for 4 17" top-brand all-season performance tires is pretty reasonable (including mount/balance). When I got this car (used) in 2020, I had to have the dealer put a new set on (of course, they put run-flats on). It was at least $1,200. The size of the tire makes a big difference. In the old days with 15" tires, I would try to get them under $100 per tire.
JHDK
Release Robin's Bra
My "tire kit" consists of the 2 items I mentioned. I guess it wasn't clear enough.
Oh.....yea the pump and fix a flat. We just think of kit differently......I call my kit the donut, jack, lug wrench......then I added flares,
(the ones that looks like sticks of dynamite that burn from the top when you ignite them.....I'm actually kinda looking forward to getting to use one)
the pump that's also a pressure gauge and the plugs.
I've only ever plugged a tire once and it was years ago and good enough to get me from central PA back to Philly but then I needed to take it to get patched cause I didn't do it well enough.
Glad it was reasonable and I know tires are expensive but still....... $700 on a mechanic visit warrants a yikes.
Nearly ($200 away from) a double yikes!
scotchandcigar
All I wanted was some steak
I spent $2k on a service earlier this year, so $700 for tires that'll last the next 5 years is of no concern to me.
JHDK
Release Robin's Bra
Maybe one day if I have a livingroom ceiling that is so high it annoys God, I won't care about $700 either. 0 selective editing occurred while quoting your post.
