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8 postsBMW electric parking brake explained: Auto Hold, faults and service mode
Most modern BMWs use an electric parking brake. How it works, Auto Hold, emergency release, common faults and warning messages, and the service mode needed to change rear brake pads.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW plug-in hybrid explained: how it works and who it suits
A BMW plug-in hybrid combines a petrol engine with an electric motor and a battery you can charge. How it works, driving modes, electric range, charging, costs and who a PHEV suits best.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW iDrive tips: hidden features and settings worth knowing
Many BMW owners use only a small part of iDrive. Useful iDrive tips: favourite buttons, driver profiles, voice control, light and lock settings, display options and features that make daily driving easier.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readMy BMW app explained: remote functions, status and planning
The My BMW app connects your phone with your car. Remote locking and climate, vehicle status, sending destinations, service booking, Digital Key, charging for electric BMWs and privacy tips.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW Remote Software Upgrade explained: over-the-air updates
Many modern BMWs receive software updates over the air. How BMW Remote Software Upgrade works, what updates change, how to install them safely, common problems and workshop updates.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 5 min readBMW Active Sound Design explained: is your engine sound real?
BMW Active Sound Design adds engine sound inside the cabin through the speakers. How it works, why BMW uses it, which models have it, what it changes and whether you can turn it off.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW Integral Active Steering explained: how rear-wheel steering works
BMW Integral Active Steering turns the rear wheels to make large cars more agile and stable. How rear-wheel steering works, its benefits, how it differs from Active Steering and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 5 min readBMW Head-Up Display explained: how it works and how to set it up
The BMW Head-Up Display shows key information in your line of sight. How it works, what it shows, the M view with shift lights, how to set it up and what to know about sunglasses and windscreens.
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