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      12-29-2024, 07:06 PM   #1
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Drives: MY25 BMW 540 - Status 196
Join Date: Jul 2023
Location: Ohio, USA

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2025 BMW 540  [10.00]
Day 2 5'er Questions & Comments

Okay, so no driving today due to the abysmal Ohio weather, so it provided me with an opportunity to install some accessories (door sills are on, as well as my floating BMW caps) and ponder over some things yesterday. I have a couple of questions, for those amongst us who are more informed.

Number 1
I can't find anything in the manual regarding efficiency mode, that specifically addresses the visual ...eh..3D "triangle-like symbol". I'm not going to say what it REALLY reminds me of, so yeah. I understand the blue glowing RPM/Power representation on the dash; keep it in the glowy blue zone for most efficient driving, but what's the heads up symbol "do" when you're being efficient vs. not efficient? Sorry, but I've only logged 70 miles so I've not had time to play with this further.

Number 2

At the time I set up profile at the BMW dealership, the Genius told me that I only had the option of setting up my iPhone or the Key to my profile, but not both. Is this really true? What about the keycard? Do you have to pick one of the three. Seems like in a perfect world, you'd be able to pick/choose which are associated with your ID.

Further Thoughts
I can understand why this car gets confused if it's using nearfield communication in multi-driver households and both people get in a car at the same time. Does it sort this out or are their problems?

I applied Giest Repel as the protectant to the pristine white seats. Pan the Organizer had a great review on this, and it does not contain 'forever chemicals' or ceramic particles that can make the seating slick. I can attest that it buffs to a matte finish, disappears quickly and I can't tell its been applied. I think I'm going to apply a second coat tomorrow, because it's very difficult to see, even though I was diligent about cross-hatching during application.
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