2015 F22 Changes

Killramos · 08-12-2014, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by brad235

I checked out a M235i at the dealer a few days ago and the salesman said that there is a feature on the M235 that you can use your key fob to turn on your cars AC (even 6MT.) He couldn't figure out how to show me it and I googled and searched and nothing came up to verify if this is true. Can anyone confirm this is a feature? Thanks!

Pretty sure that's not true. You can turn comfort ventilation from your cell phone though. But that's just a fan.

AC would be a pretty bit change, since it requires engine to be on. And with 6MT I'm not sure how you accomplish that if the car isn't in neutral...

hyperzulu · 08-12-2014, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by brad235

I checked out a M235i at the dealer a few days ago and the salesman said that there is a feature on the M235 that you can use your key fob to turn on your cars AC (even 6MT.) He couldn't figure out how to show me it and I googled and searched and nothing came up to verify if this is true. Can anyone confirm this is a feature? Thanks!

This is part of connected drive and that particular feature might only be available using an android phone. You would have to buy the car and register the connected drive feature for it to work.

brad235 · 08-12-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Killramos

Pretty sure that's not true. You can turn comfort ventilation from your cell phone though. But that's just a fan.

AC would be a pretty bit change, since it requires engine to be on. And with 6MT I'm not sure how you accomplish that if the car isn't in neutral...

He said it only turns on the battery, and it automatically turns off after 30 mins so it doesn't die.

brad235 · 08-12-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by hyperzulu

This is part of connected drive and that particular feature might only be available using an android phone. You would have to buy the car and register the connected drive feature for it to work.

Is this part of the tech package? Or would it be standard assuming you had a smart phone to register? Thanks

Killramos · 08-12-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by brad235

He said it only turns on the battery, and it automatically turns off after 30 mins so it doesn't die.

AC doesn't use to battery to my knowledge. Compressor is run off the engine.

Ventilation uses the battery and works pretty well though.

Killramos · 08-12-2014, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by brad235

Is this part of the tech package? Or would it be standard assuming you had a smart phone to register? Thanks

Depends where you are. Connected drive is part of premium package for me.

brad235 · 08-12-2014, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Killramos

AC doesn't use to battery to my knowledge. Compressor is run off the engine.

Ventilation uses the battery and works pretty well though.

Hmmm. Not sure if he was trying to pull a fast one on me or just didn't know the features that well. Can you turn the heat on to warm it up in the winter without the engine running? THanks for the help!

2msport · 08-12-2014, 11:27 AM

Sounds like your dealer is another person who confuses fan with AC. Again.. The AC can NOT run without the engine. Perhaps he was just trying to sell you. It's funny when a dealer says "oh this shiny new car has this super cool feature! But I don't know how to make it work".

Either he has a lack of knowledge or the feature doesn't exist. It is possible to remote start the car and code the AC to turn on with a button. But using the battery, well that is not possible in these vehicles.

2msport · 08-12-2014, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by brad235

Hmmm. Not sure if he was trying to pull a fast one on me or just didn't know the features that well. Can you turn the heat on to warm it up in the winter without the engine running? THanks for the help!

No you can not. Heat comes from residual engine heat.

Killramos · 08-12-2014, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 2msport

Sounds like your dealer is another person who confuses fan with AC. Again.. The AC can NOT run without the engine. Perhaps he was just trying to sell you. It's funny when a dealer says "oh this shiny new car has this super cool feature! But I don't know how to make it work".

Either he has a lack of knowledge or the feature doesn't exist. It is possible to remote start the car and code the AC to turn on with a button. But using the battery, well that is not possible in these vehicles.

This!

pikcachu · 08-12-2014, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 2msport

code the AC to turn on with a button.

Wonder what code does this.... and what button does it...

nyeager · 08-12-2014, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sindarin

New features as of 7/14 vehicle production:
2 Series, Z4 Roadster:
The standard-equipment new generation Radio BMW Professional is now equipped with 3G functionality.

So MY2014 used 2G radio for stuff like traffic, BMW Apps, etc and MY2015 uses 3G instead?

Killramos · 08-12-2014, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pikcachu

Wonder what code does this.... and what button does it...

I think it might be the AC button

Killramos · 08-12-2014, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nyeager

So MY2014 used 2G radio for stuff like traffic, BMW Apps, etc and MY2015 uses 3G instead?

No it was 3G as well.

Just that the base radio didn't come with cellular at all.

pikcachu · 08-12-2014, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Killramos

I think it might be the AC button

ah ok you mean IHKA 3003 MEMORY_OFF

but you need to remember to leave AC on before shutting the car

Killramos · 08-12-2014, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pikcachu

ah ok you mean IHKA 3003 MEMORY_OFF

but you need to remember to leave AC on before shutting the car

Sorry there you are trying to be constructive and helpful and I'm just being an ass confusing people

pikcachu · 08-12-2014, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Killramos

Sorry there you are trying to be constructive and helpful and I'm just being an ass confusing people

It's ok...Didn't mean that.... was just trying to figure out how to do what you suggested

2msport · 08-12-2014, 02:06 PM

alright you sarcastic bunch. I worded my post incorrectly. I didn't mean code as in aftermarket coding. But was referring to BMW coding it from the factory to have an option to remotely start your car and toggle the AC on from an app.

benes136 · 08-13-2014, 05:19 PM

you can set two timers to start the fan in the car at a specific time... Thats all I can do with mine. So those lower dust break pads wont be fitted to the M235i because those are performance breaks? That adjustible steering would be cool. Tear up some canyons putting around in Eco mode!

flyga3 · 08-13-2014, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by scottomfg

BT audio is now standard, see my post here for details and BMW PDF describing changes: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...7#post16289727

Thank you BMW!
And thanks for sharing!!

J-Ho · 08-16-2014, 07:03 PM

Looks like "Ambient lighting" which was part of the '14 premium package is now standard on the '15, although I am not sure what that includes... according to the new ordering guide.

Squddie · 08-17-2014, 11:34 AM

The "low dust brakes", are those the ceramic pads similar to the Akebono Euro Ceramic
Brake Pads?

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2msport Captain 204 Rep 757 Posts Drives: '14 228 MT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Sounds like your dealer is another person who confuses fan with AC. Again.. The AC can NOT run without the engine. Perhaps he was just trying to sell you. It's funny when a dealer says "oh this shiny new car has this super cool feature! But I don't know how to make it work". Either he has a lack of knowledge or the feature doesn't exist. It is possible to remote start the car and code the AC to turn on with a button. But using the battery, well that is not possible in these vehicles.
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2msport Captain 204 Rep 757 Posts Drives: '14 228 MT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	alright you sarcastic bunch. I worded my post incorrectly. I didn't mean code as in aftermarket coding. But was referring to BMW coding it from the factory to have an option to remotely start your car and toggle the AC on from an app.
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08-13-2014, 05:19 PM	#41
benes136 Private 10 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Estoril Blue Join Date: May 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	you can set two timers to start the fan in the car at a specific time... Thats all I can do with mine. So those lower dust break pads wont be fitted to the M235i because those are performance breaks? That adjustible steering would be cool. Tear up some canyons putting around in Eco mode!
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J-Ho Private 17 Rep 53 Posts Drives: '15 EB m235i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Central FL iTrader: (0)	Looks like "Ambient lighting" which was part of the '14 premium package is now standard on the '15, although I am not sure what that includes... according to the new ordering guide.
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08-17-2014, 11:34 AM	#44
Squddie Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 290 Posts Drives: E89 Z4 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bahston iTrader: (0)	The "low dust brakes", are those the ceramic pads similar to the Akebono Euro Ceramic Brake Pads?
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