Odd questions on the 135i between 2008-2010

J. Dub · 07-12-2015, 01:19 AM

-Those of you with the 2009-2010 135i's that have nav. Can you turn off the screen on the dash? I understand the 2008's you can just close the screen.

-Can the entire cabin lights be turned off? My old Lexus IS allowed this and I enjoyed it at night as I could see better.

-When you turn your car off does the steering wheel auto retract out of the way and the seat go back far to allow you to exit out of the car comfortably? My old Lexus also did this.

-When you turn your car on does the seat and steering wheel go back the way it was?

-Do all 135i's have the little LED light on the exterior door handles that turn on when you unlock the car at night?

-Do all 135i's in this year range, allow you to also auto fold the side mirrors?

-When you reverse, do the side mirrors move down to show you the curbs?

-When you turn on the car, do the headlights "dance"? By that I mean do they self level and move left and right a little bit before centering up? My x-gf's 7 series did this and I loved the "drama" of it.

Thanks in advance. The closest 135i to me is 245 miles away. So I can't test drive one sadly.

drunkenup · 07-12-2015, 09:13 AM

1. No, CIC screens cannot be shut off, the pre-09 nav (CCC), could, however
2. No, all buttons and controls remain backlit unless you were to shut off the headlamps..
3. No, our steering columns are not power adjustable
4. Not entirely sure, but I think they will won't automatically move without user input for safety. So, no
5. No, but the 3-series does, however
6. If you have premium package with the power folders, it can be easily coded to do that
7. Yes, but only with premium package (or seat memory/power seats)
8. I think its something like that.. movement is barely noticeable.

J. Dub · 07-13-2015, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by drunkenup

1. No, CIC screens cannot be shut off, the pre-09 nav (CCC), could, however
2. No, all buttons and controls remain backlit unless you were to shut off the headlamps..
3. No, our steering columns are not power adjustable
4. Not entirely sure, but I think they will won't automatically move without user input for safety. So, no
5. No, but the 3-series does, however
6. If you have premium package with the power folders, it can be easily coded to do that
7. Yes, but only with premium package (or seat memory/power seats)
8. I think its something like that.. movement is barely noticeable.

Thanks drunk

MightyMouseTech · 07-13-2015, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by drunkenup

1. No, CIC screens cannot be shut off, the pre-09 nav (CCC), could, however

My 2013 screen can be shut off, have programmed one of my radio buttons to do it, use it all the time on the highway at night.

J. Dub · 07-13-2015, 02:29 PM

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My 2013 screen can be shut off, have programmed one of my radio buttons to do it, use it all the time on the highway at night.

This would be a great feature for those back country roads where it's very dark out.
Is this a feature any of us can implant? Do you mind sharing?

swagon · 07-13-2015, 03:55 PM

Options button on the iDrive controller -> switch off display or something

No need for coding. I use it a lot too.

4. If you have electric seats (which were standard on US 135i's I think) there's an option in iDrive CIC to turn that feature on if I recall. I've once opened the car and seats went into its pre-set position.

5. My EU-spec car has the light package which includes door handle LEDs. Maybe US-spec cars didn't have them, don't know.

J. Dub · 07-13-2015, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by swagon

Options button -> switch off display or something

No need for coding. I use it a lot too.

What year is yours?

MightyMouseTech · 07-13-2015, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by J. Dub

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

My 2013 screen can be shut off, have programmed one of my radio buttons to do it, use it all the time on the highway at night.

This would be a great feature for those back country roads where it's very dark out.
Is this a feature any of us can implant? Do you mind sharing?

The radio buttons can be programmed to do anything in the iDrive.

I use three for various fm/xm stations, one is set to toggle screen off and on, and one is set to start navigation home.

swagon · 07-14-2015, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by J. Dub

What year is yours?

2012.

jhipp · 07-14-2015, 08:37 PM

I have a 2009 with nav and I'm able to turn the screen off. I set it to a radio button as swagon described above.

J. Dub · 07-15-2015, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jhipp

I have a 2009 with nav and I'm able to turn the screen off. I set it to a radio button as swagon described above.

How does one set this?

07-12-2015, 01:19 AM	#1
J. Dub Bob Saget 354 Rep 2,230 Posts Drives: 2010 335i e92 N54 A/T Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: AR - 501 iTrader: (15)	Odd questions on the 135i between 2008-2010 -Those of you with the 2009-2010 135i's that have nav. Can you turn off the screen on the dash? I understand the 2008's you can just close the screen. -Can the entire cabin lights be turned off? My old Lexus IS allowed this and I enjoyed it at night as I could see better. -When you turn your car off does the steering wheel auto retract out of the way and the seat go back far to allow you to exit out of the car comfortably? My old Lexus also did this. -When you turn your car on does the seat and steering wheel go back the way it was? -Do all 135i's have the little LED light on the exterior door handles that turn on when you unlock the car at night? -Do all 135i's in this year range, allow you to also auto fold the side mirrors? -When you reverse, do the side mirrors move down to show you the curbs? -When you turn on the car, do the headlights "dance"? By that I mean do they self level and move left and right a little bit before centering up? My x-gf's 7 series did this and I loved the "drama" of it. Thanks in advance. The closest 135i to me is 245 miles away. So I can't test drive one sadly.
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drunkenup Captain 214 Rep 988 Posts Drives: 2009 135i, 2021 F150 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	1. No, CIC screens cannot be shut off, the pre-09 nav (CCC), could, however 2. No, all buttons and controls remain backlit unless you were to shut off the headlamps.. 3. No, our steering columns are not power adjustable 4. Not entirely sure, but I think they will won't automatically move without user input for safety. So, no 5. No, but the 3-series does, however 6. If you have premium package with the power folders, it can be easily coded to do that 7. Yes, but only with premium package (or seat memory/power seats) 8. I think its something like that.. movement is barely noticeable. __________________ MHD \| BMS \| VRSF \| APEX \| RECARO \| TC Kline \| BERK \| Turner Motorsport \| Eibach \| BMW Performance
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swagon Major General 13502 Rep 8,158 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Options button on the iDrive controller -> switch off display or something No need for coding. I use it a lot too. 4. If you have electric seats (which were standard on US 135i's I think) there's an option in iDrive CIC to turn that feature on if I recall. I've once opened the car and seats went into its pre-set position. 5. My EU-spec car has the light package which includes door handle LEDs. Maybe US-spec cars didn't have them, don't know. __________________ Last edited by swagon; 07-13-2015 at 04:03 PM..
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jhipp Private 13 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2009 CR 135i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Augusta, GA iTrader: (3)	I have a 2009 with nav and I'm able to turn the screen off. I set it to a radio button as swagon described above.
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