Remote start...

[sidram]

Just got the wife a BMW X5, no remote start option on it.

 

[jdowens1]

Mind sharing how to activate this option? I checked the Owners manual with no luck.

Edit: I figured it out. For anyone else wondering the same, go to settings-remote start-climate on the info screen.

Does anyone know at what temp the heated seats, defrost and heated mirrors are activated when set to "auto"

I dont know exactly what ambient temp should be. I've only noticed it if temp was colder then 15 degrees F

 

[jdowens1]

Just thought everyone might like some clarity on the heated seats. Reptar was correct the heated seats when on auto will turn on anytime the ambient air temp is below 32 degrees F and for the vehicle with air conditioned seats will turn on the cooling for the seats above 80 degrees F .

 

[Reptar]

Just thought everyone might like some clarity on the heated seats. Reptar was correct the heated seats when on auto will turn on anytime the ambient air temp is below 32 degrees F and for the vehicle with air conditioned seats will turn on the cooling for the seats above 80 degrees F .

now the latter portion of that is something I didn't know, and that is SAWEETT!!!!!!!!!

 

[saleen970]

Just thought everyone might like some clarity on the heated seats. Reptar was correct the heated seats when on auto will turn on anytime the ambient air temp is below 32 degrees F and for the vehicle with air conditioned seats will turn on the cooling for the seats above 80 degrees F .

Thanks for the info Reptar & jdowens1.

It was 35 when I jumped in this morning, would have been nice to have seats heated. Wish that activation temp was adjustable. Better than not at all I guess.

 

[JimT]

I might have to sell my '10 and buy a '12. Bad thing is I have to have the Molten Orange..lol

 

[tdusseau]

The 11 remote start gives the option to use your preset heater control and temp, or it has the option to control the climate control operation based off ambient air temp. It also includes same automatic option for heated seats to warm them up below certain temp.

PERFECT!

This not only nice in the winter but even better in the summer.

I am happy now.

 

[White608]

Does the raptor work like the mustangs? When u open a door it shuts off then have to put the key in and start it again?

 

[tikicult]

Having the seats pre-heated is going to be awesome! I can't wait for my truck!

 

[Big Green Machine]

Does the raptor work like the mustangs? When u open a door it shuts off then have to put the key in and start it again?

I would think it's like my wife's Lexus.. it keeps running and you have to put the key in and turn it to run. If you hit the brake before doing that it kills the engine.

It would seem odd to have it shut off then have to restart it. /shrug

~BGM