10 Hidden & Useful BMW Features/Functions No One Talks About That can Make Your Life Easier

[@VehicleVirals]

Just released a Vehicle Virals shirt featuring the BMW from this video. I have less than 100 available! vehiclevirals.com/products/bmw-3-series-in-motion

[@maryan170292]

12:02 - tells you the engine temp - which should be 88 and stay there...

[@libertariansoup3121]

What did you do exactly to speed up the shifting? I have a 15 335i GT Xdrive. Can I do it on my year? Thanks!

[@hudsonjace9358]

instablaster.

[@Rushquik555]

I have a Vinafast Suv does that not count?

[@saratc660]

I can undoubtedly tell you the use of the turn signal stock with blinking green light will blow everyone’s mind, especially other BMW owners

[@VehicleVirals]

💯

[@sas3dx]

It's really hip rigth now to drive with both turn signals on all the time on a BMW

[@redzoom7857]

Sarat C I use mine thank you very much. Lol

[@alextherussian7366]

I live in Germany driving a E46 and I can confirm, this feature is not used often enough

[@olivertaylor4779]

I thought they were optional extras. lol

[@JohnStax98]

Anyone else watching even though you don’t own a BMW yet?

[@GadGetHackss]

I am but I own a Hyundai Elantra 😌

[@user-sn5kj1gy1t]

Yep, although I do drive my parents bmw suv from time to time to work. I'm 19 and I'm saving up for a salvage bmw

[@JohnStax98]

­ ­ Which one do you want to get?

[@user-sn5kj1gy1t]

@@JohnStax98 bmw m3 f80, right now I found a job that's paying good and I'm saving all my money to buy some cameras and all that shenanigans to make some videos of when I get the car. You and many other youtubers have inspired me bro 😁❤

[@mmacphersonn]

­ ­ you can buy a 2006-2012 bmw 335i for like 6k for the coupe 4-5k for the sedan .

[@kurtbradley2590]

The passenger mirror going down while in reverse is for parallel parking to view your proximity to the curb. It's nice to be able to get very close without the risk damaging your wheels.

[@bailsaz]

Thank you.. I always wondered why my Z4 does that. I thought the previous owner programed it like that and every day I would think to myself why tf did he do that. Lol.

[@mihalis1010]

I was really excited to see that feature, so I ran out and checked in an '06 330xi manual that I just bought, and was very bummed out to see that it didn't have it :( Most of the parking in the town I live in is on the side of the street.

[@cleangal71]

no, I still can't parallel park but so not because my bmw features.

[@anto687]

@@mihalis1010 Make sure the mirror isn't selected on the adjuster. Switching the adjuster to the passenger window overrides the feature. I've got this function on my 2003 e46 325

[@osnowdeal]

@@mihalis1010you have to move the switch to the drivers side mirror

[@theoutsider8353]

Thanks! Just got my second e9x and dude this info is what i like!

[@VehicleVirals]

Much appreciate ❤️❤️

[@yungnarco67gaming32]

Almost left after the intro 💀

[@VehicleVirals]

Oh come on! 😎

[@jairmercado7800]

Same haha

[@Diana-zp7zr]

me too

[@sidracastillo7170]

Lmao

[@manannaabashawnabsbve6893]

Yeah he annoyed me so much

[@jamhoque]

Where’s my bimma family at💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@VehicleVirals]

🙌🏼

[@juansotelo2000]

Jamiul Hoque e90 335i

[@jamhoque]

Juan Sotelo E87 123d Stage 2+ 300bhp💪🏼🇬🇧

[@oddh8650]

Bagged e39 540

[@iDriveNotxDrive]

E90 330d 300bhp🇬🇧

[@300zx-sfy8]

Haven’t even watched this but I know it will be good. I subbed when you had less than 1000 subs. Keep it up sir

[@VehicleVirals]

I appreciate you 👊🏼

[@MagicScorpio]

Ya he's pretty good. My first car was a 300zx z32 in high school. After many cars later I arrived at a 335xi and haven't bought anything else. Have a e93 IS now and it's the best thing I ever bought second to the Z

[@300zx-sfy8]

MagicScorpio - that’s great! Yes there are both greet cars. I have the 1991 TT z32 And love it. They are just a pain to work on.

[@RishiKumar_YT]

Thumbnail is HILARIOUS

[@531mare]

Sir, I have to tell you, I just bought my first BMW. I got a M330 hard top convertible. I freakin love it. I have to tell you, you have taught me so much about my car. Every time I have a problem or need to know something about it, I come to you and your videos. lol I swear the car is smarter than me, not putting myself down, but truth. There is so many things to learn, I was ready to sell it, just get rid of it. You saved me and my car. Thank you and please keep putting out these videos because I live in Panama and the manual is in Spanish and I am an English speaking American.

[@s.collett1080]

Appreciate the info about rev matching. Never really thought about that! In regard to hidden menus on LCD screen, menu number 7 starts with coolant temperature. Being car is German, all temps in menu are in Celsius. I believe your coolant temp was 88 degrees Celsius. It rises as vehicle gets warmer. It can be handy being there's no temp gauge for coolant. You also had one with RPMs. I believe it will also give digital speed readout, but it will be in KMs. It's in one of them, just not sure which number off top of my head. In each menu, at the top, are abbreviations in German. I saw a video a few years ago with a German speaking mechanic and he explained what each one meant. One of the first to come up has a date showing day, month, and year. The year shown should be same as model year of the car. That's the day, month, and year the cluster gauge was first hooked up during build at factory. Thanks for info!

[@rohiniramanchakrabarti5282]

This was probably the first hidden feature video that showed a few things that I did not know. Thanks bro.

[@Data4664]

Same

[@Edwin-km4xk]

I know a lot about bmw features. But I got so impressed by this video. Especially the gaz pedal trick. Thanks

[@VladGeo1]

Menu number 7.0 is the engine coolant temp (KTMP-MOM). I check that most of the time. Especially after a long trip when i want to let the car cool down before turning it off.

[@wilsonbakerr287]

So there’s this cool feature, once any bmw leaves the factory or reaches over 20K miles a cool little amber engine light comes on so you know your engine is inside the car!

[@braydonlawrence6198]

False

[@kashiikash4489]

Lmaoo

[@benzyaf1919]

It just means ur engine is warm and running correctly…

[@bidenisgod6978]

Mine has over 200k miles. Runs great still

[@JuanCarlos-sg9fu]

Jajaja

[@dazdoestip6459]

When I seen the turn signal feature I spat the tea I was drinking 😂

[@mikemartin6857]

I see on your driver side where your head liner had come loose. I got In my car one morning and found my headliner like this.......and was bummed out thinking it would be an expensive fix. But I decided to do a lil redneck engineering... I pulled it down and noticed all the contact points where the orginal from the factory adhesive had finally failed. On each of those points I applied clear window caulk/sealant (which bonds very well and has a rubbery flex to it). I then took a pillow folded it in half and used my power head rest to push the pillow up and apply pressure to the ceiling (kinda like a porta-power used at body shops). Let it sit over night and guess what......... it's been perfect ever since. 💁‍♂️😉 Hope yall enjoyed my redneck tip off the day 👍

[@terryloubelle]

The single light function is for parking. It’s commonly used in Europe where narrow dimly lit roads are common. They would do this to help other drivers see the vehicle.

[@gumpster66]

yep, lived in Germany for over six years, it's a common thing over there.

[@elkhntr4evr421]

Loved the intro, and this needs to be part of everyone’s first purchase on any vehicle, learn to use your signal lights!

[@Ticen]

Love your videos man, I just bought an 08’ 335i fully loaded and these kinda videos totally help so thank you!!

[@satyamrevankar9031]

The best intro yet 😂🙌

[@soupdragon2397]

The code for the hidden menu is the sum of the last 5 digits of your VIN number, not "all the numbers". Yours just happenes to only have number is the last 5 positions, not eveybody's does. The reversing mirror tilt is not necessarily when the selector is in the "left" position, it's when the switch is selected for the driver's side. 07.00 is the coolant temp, as others have mentioned. 07.01 is the outside temp ;-)

[@socas_nic]

KI test is nice when you buy a used one to see if the owner took off some fuses. And also the codes is like having a scan tool built in. Pretty cool

[@VehicleVirals]

💯

[@SwappyPlays117]

You got me for a second at the beginning lol

[@coldhardtruth333]

You don’t have change the battery on your key .. You just gotta drive around with it to charge ..

[@fordphoenix5232]

awesome i just bought a beamer,first time owning one and this video taught me alot..i think im in love with the BMW now..iv forever been a FORD LOVER..

[@martinnadler6639]

Awesome video. Thanks for putting it out there for the new to BMW fan club members.

[@MagicScorpio]

Fellow 335is e93 owner here. Great video. There were 2 features I didn't know about. Def worth a watch for any bmw owner.

[@typewriterjohn]

Great stuff Bro, I’ve owned 08 335i since new and didn’t know some of those features 🤪 Keep up the good work 👍👍 love from 🇦🇺🇦🇺......

[@Repsac2000]

Thank man. Just got a 645ci (e63) from 2004, and there's a lot of things this olde lady don't have that just is common today. So absolutely loves finding out stuff about her.

[@nano_sweet]

The intro got me lol. Btw does the auto rev-match/downshift feature mean that you can actually do a kind of pseudo-heel-toe downshift on these? That's bonkers!

[@doncorleon9]

That chuckle on rev matching says it all! Sweet!

[@napoliansolo7865]

I think the the reverse mirror feature would be helpful if you wanted to see if the gas station nozzle was still in your gas tank filler hole.

[@foxtrot965]

This guy still liking comments. What a legend.

[@maqraps2666]

Accidentally switched the side mirror switch to the right side, disabling the right side mirror feature. Thank you for this video explaining the feature, thought it was a software update that removed it. Very useful when parallel parking.

[@klemensseibel6175]

This feature is to help adjusting the mirror although in Rev-Gear.

[@ericakatz7711]

I just bought a BMW and I watched your video and OMG it helped so much thank you

[@miguelangeldel6394]

04:30 is a mandatory thing for all European cars. It is meant for situations when u leave the car in an area with no light at all, to avoid someone crashes u mostly

[@tibotibo6]

As a french dude, I can tell you it's only for german cars in fact. Cheers!

[@soupdragon2397]

@ekim andersom actually it's not just german cars, vauxhall also have parking lights and many other cars do too

[@sirslickrock]

That and European streets are crazy narrow compared to US streets

[@gumpster66]

using the single like that is common in Germany, their roads are so narrow, that people do that on the side of the car that faces the road, helps prevent side swipes.

[@willyb5017]

Not sure if it works on your model, but on the steptronic transmissions...while in sport manual mode. If you put the gas pedal to the floor, then with the paddle shifters down shift...it will find the optimal gear for best acceleration. (Skip shift)

[@MyzteryMedia]

I was watching your vids like 2 years ago thinking about one now I’m back again after finally getting one ☝🏾

[@Ap.16k]

12:03 isn’t that the temperature of the engine? 🤨

[@DSD1.0]

Yup! Coolant temp

[@moisesvargas1275]

Yup, running temp.

[@skizzlemane1]

Yeah he said “I think they mean fahrenheit” so derisively 😆 😏 No bro they’re German. They use the metric system, so they definitely meant celsius. Hence every other unit of measure in the “secret menu” being metric 👍🏼

[@farhenheit628of1200]

Just bought a 2011 328xi 6mt I love it!!!

[@brandonbentley8532]

The Rev matching and shifting down trick just blew my free kind mind! I'm on my second e90 and never knew this feature existed.

[@Stridonjerome]

What kinda driver are you 🤦🏼‍♂️ please go back to Mazda

[@jasonrussell2974]

Intro is HILARIOUS!

[@seasonedtoker]

Btw menu #7 KTMP (Kühltemperatur) is your coolant temperature in C

[@robertbucknall8770]

I purchased my 2008 335i hardtop convertible 11 months ago. Haven't started any customization on it yet, but your videos are giving me some ideas.

[@unforcereal802]

KTMP means Kühlwassertemperatur which means your coolant temp not your outside temp ;)

[@TheScrubbbLord]

The start of the beginning is amazing I legitimately laughed out loud at work. I also drive a 4dr e90. I love it

[@801russc]

Ahahahahaha dude that starting was friggin great.

[@nickolson9131]

Love the intro. My mom drives a BMW and never uses her signals either lol

[@BEASTATGAMINGYO]

I really love the look of your 335! The brown leather is beautiful, I looked for that on bmws that I was looking to buy. I ended up buying a bmw e61 530D with black leather interior. I honestly prefer the e6× over the e9x. I feel that the e9× interior wear out much quicker than the e6x. My 530D is from 2005 and the interior looks brand new. Now of course it also depends on how it has been treated, but it has over 260.000km on the clock and is almost flawless. Nonetheless, in terms of design, the e92 is gorgeous!

[@initiqlxy]

The intro IS HILARIOUS- -From an official BMW owner

[@iDriveNotxDrive]

Also say if you pull up outside a shop, when you turn the car off and take the key out you press the brake and you can start the car again so you can leave it running with the aircon on and locked for when you get back!👌🏼

[@supercade1234]

I believe you need the comfort package in order to start your car without the key fob.

[@teflondon420]

You do not need comfort access for this to work, after you shut the car off you have about 3 seconds to take the key out then press start again trust me I do it all the time in my 07 328xi 🙂

[@addisonlandfried6530]

Just bought an 07 335i coupe and I’m in love with it all on my own

[@aZp_Dog]

Nice job

[@Ethankeenan02]

I love how yiu take the pisz out of bmws indicators and dont get salty about it i cant what to get a 335i one day but my cars got a engien co built by bmw in my peugeot

[@pseudo1986]

I bought my g34 just couse i seen this video❤thanks mate😊

[@donAKAthedonjp]

I think ots time for me to start reading my owners manual! The only time I use it is to get the correct size light bulbs and spark plugs. I can't be the only one doing this!

[@bobbieharrisonjr2275]

Guy, your tutorial has been absorbantly helpful, without a doubt.thank you.

[@yugodealer]

That was one of the most unbelievable minutes of my life

[@JLI15]

This video stays helpful😭man you did the Lord’s work with this🙏🏾⚡️🔥✨😭

[@DaDanny94]

01.04 KI HSTLDATUM 16.11.2007 means date of maufacture HSTLDATUM: HSTL = Herstellung (Manufacturing) Datum = Date greetings from BMW-country

[@TheBhouseFam]

Dude, I love your beemer! That’s black is sweet!

[@匚卄尺丨丂-h4m]

your headlights are amazing

[@markclear85]

This is great you finally learned how to work your BMW 😅

[@VehicleVirals]

What are you talking about.

[@markclear85]

@@VehicleVirals the same thing your talking about completely nothing

[@yorkudegree4358]

Great job and really informative. You're using an older vehicle, although the newer models have these features with standard buttons or can be located on the Display. We own a 2019 X3 with easily accessible features: stay on front light press the trunk FOB or auto program length, side light has a designated buttons under the light dial, car functions scroll on the middle display, trunk warning is automatic, individual door and seat belt light is standard. Hope you can provide an update with a newer model and appreciate the excellent reviw.

[@yoZissu]

YO! THE AMOUNT OF TIMES IVE TRIED TO HONK WHEN SOMEONES ABOUT TO HIT ME AND I CANT BECAUSE MY CARS OFF 😂😂😂

[@nicholasjr.2315]

Just picked up a 550 Beamerr @ auctions and when I 1st saw your vid, I was like No, not another dude pushin his fav fives or his secret six, but when I saw most of your tricks, I had no clue but more IMPORTANTLY, I've been through a ton of vids on how to unlock the code menu and if you try and follow any instructions, its GARBAGE !! Even enlisted a few peeps to help, BUT your the only one that fixed my code unlock... your da Man!!!!

[@noahs2ndchannel]

also for auto bmws if you floor it and hold the downshift button it will drop to the lowest possible gear so you can speed off

[@smurf_chicago6555]

Sounds like a good way to fuck your trans up

[@adventurelifestyle0917]

Just got my 2009 BMW 335i Convertible last week! I’ve been watching all your video man! 🔥 I’m gonna have my intake valves walnut blasted first and foremost!

[@ninjastriker0137]

Who’s here before 1000 views

[@slangtv7328]

Well 999 People

[@FR-ek8lj]

I love the screen cap. BMW secrets and it shows the indicator lever… yes, many BMW drivers are not aware of its existence.

[@FOODMOVE]

11:40 gonna take a photo and show everyone how fast i was going

[@ThePopSavage]

Yo man I just watched this no kap "instructional" video as the first ever time I've seen your YT channel or vids, I know I'm probably gonna get heavy "trolled" (I'm DGAFin it 🤣 💯) for commenting on a year old video but I know u as a creator will appreciate it for sure..ur home dad about the blinker beginning was actually well worth it and funny and I think a lot more people need to know about it so you should do a specific video I don't know if you have yet but it's a suggestion if you haven't thought of it 👌

[@ralpharomeo7420]

Dope shirt!

[@dpistone10]

Thank you so much for this video. A few things I did not know. Very awesome.

[@Data4664]

Same

[@chrisanderson2204]

I'm an Audi owner but yet I'm still watching this😂😂😂😴

[@VehicleVirals]

😅

[@Ashley_van_Schooneveld]

Audi are hyped up VW. Get a BMW pal

[@gluee8674]

@@Ashley_van_Schooneveld i have both can confirm

[@AugustusAsgeir]

Thx for this, getting an E93 soon so it's helpful

[@bimma.]

The beginning 😂⬅️➡️ make another one bro if their are more hidden features

[@VehicleVirals]

🤣🤣

[@teech263]

Love how the Secret Menu is in German 😂🙈 Greetings from the home country of BMW ✌🏼🇩🇪

[@eddydevillelowks9499]

The intro hahahaha most Bmw owners never use them blinkers also people in Benz hahaha

[@geraldarcuri9307]

Love the turn signal indicators comments!

[@20pcnuggetosrs]

KTMP is coolant temp not temperature outside lol

[@DAN007thefoxx1]

It shouldn't be hidden away tho.

[@oscarzamorabautista]

Bro you are getting very goood at this KZbin thing at this point. Props to you..

[@VehicleVirals]

👊🏼

[@RoyaltyPlays]

LMFAO THE INTRO

[@andresmartinez3716]

Great video! Well done 👍🏼 Except the ugly insect was found lol 😂

[@VehicleVirals]

Ugly insect?

[@andresmartinez3716]

@@VehicleVirals the one you found in that compartment you cleaned up 🦟

[@VehicleVirals]

Oh my apologies. I thought you commented on another video lol.

[@Bruhman5thflr]

Bro you still didn't finish wrapping the exterior trim pieces?! 🤦‍♂️

[@VehicleVirals]

Gotta fix the liner first

[@HariOmRadhaKrishna]

I wonder how much of this applies to the BMW 3 series. We're just figuring out the features of our new/used 320i.

[@pseudo1986]

Super secret stuff

[@Stridonjerome]

So we do have blinkers

[@NeilKudro]

I too have that green blinking light. Another thing is when I start the car I see numbers displayed in the dash "121567" and the number increases every time I drive around. The newest things I discovered in my 750Li every time I put the car in drive the wheels start to turn. The faster I go, the faster the wheels would turn. Another great feature is when I accidentally punched the middle of my steering and a loud horn-like sound came. I found out its a warning signal telling drivers to stop hitting their steering while driving. I just started to learn how to activate the fly mode on my BMW. Its a lengthy process but I am almost done learning it. The best factory feature on my 07 BMW 750Li is to activate the Xdrive which can be activated when your driving speed is approx. 275mph you have to press on the parking brakes very hard and that activates the hidden greatest hidden feature that allows the wings to expand. Once the wings are fully extended on each side of the car you can then continue to speed up. Once your speed is over 300mph, you can fly away. I hope this summer I can upgrade the factory windows to high altitude flying, over 40,000ft. My current factory windows have a maximum flying altitude of 19000ft.

[@supportiranianfreedom4982]

The poor man's X5 has all those features....Wow!

[@Podg1000rr]

Thanks I'm trying it after I get a e93 the lock one.

[@nellyishtari]

the external windows control also works on opening mode, just press the unlock button on the key.... useful to flush overheated car and avoid the heat blast when you open doors

[@WADE-RI]

Yah, it blinks in mine as well. I am taking it to the shop Friday.

[@gratler]

the rev matching is amazing. I have a f32 but I'm sure it will work with it also. I also didnt know about the leaves catcher. 🙂

[@notme907]

Is there any easy way the get the gears to permanently show up ?

[@VehicleVirals]

Mycarly or bimmergeeks

[@Bimmer-Fonz]

When u tap the gas pedal are u tapping it so u cclick the button on the floor or just lightly like with ur toe

[@ckryses3962]

Howdy mate!! Been here after long time...saw your thumbnail and i am here...so how is life goin?? You told me your dream car BMW M5 and it's unique transmission...it's what makes it special you told me.

[@VehicleVirals]

I'm doing Great thanks for asking. Definitely never said the M5. M2 Maybe

[@javigonzalez468]

The port where you stick your key in on your car is also a charging station for your key! Your welcom!

[@pseudo1986]

Dont know how i ended on this video but its very helpfull😅

[@blomsterfreak]

the side lighting up. works on any european car, any make and model.. the one with the window roll up and sunroof closing. works the other way around also. and have been a feature on many european cars since the 90's

[@mrd6438]

Indicater joke made chuckle, nice!!!!