Question about pathway lighting

goofyboots81 · 02-10-2014, 02:06 PM

I'm in a 2010 e92 335xi right now, looking to move into an 09-2010 e92 M3. I searched but couldn't find an answer.

Do e92 M3s come with pathway lighting?

Minor detail, but I would actually miss it..

THE TECH · 02-10-2014, 02:11 PM

If you mean the underside light in the door, then yes.

grantmax · 02-10-2014, 02:25 PM

I think he is referring to the headlights staying on after the car has been turned off. If so, yes. The duration is controlled through iDrive.

goofyboots81 · 02-10-2014, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

If you mean the underside light in the door, then yes.

Yeah, this is what I meant. Thanks!

roastbeef · 02-10-2014, 02:43 PM

Yes, and it is customizable in the idrive menu in reference to how long you would want it to stay on.

Even e46's have it, you just have to press the hibeam lever forward (as if you were flashing your headlights) and the path lights stay on for 30 seconds.

jphughan · 02-10-2014, 10:24 PM

Yep. And you can also code your car so that pressing the trunk release button on the fob turns the headlamps and other running lights on -- which kind of creates a weird situation. If you actually do want to open the trunk, now if you hold the button for not long enough, you fire up your lights, and if you hold it too long, you set off the alarm. You need Goldilocks timing to execute the primary function of the button.

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goofyboots81 Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 248 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 428xi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 335xi [10.00] 2014 BMW 428xi [10.00]	Question about pathway lighting I'm in a 2010 e92 335xi right now, looking to move into an 09-2010 e92 M3. I searched but couldn't find an answer. Do e92 M3s come with pathway lighting? Minor detail, but I would actually miss it.. __________________ Current: F32 428xi ///M Sport Retired: E92 335xi
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THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 307 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas iTrader: (45) Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00] 2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00]	If you mean the underside light in the door, then yes.
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grantmax Lieutenant Colonel 142 Rep 1,637 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	I think he is referring to the headlights staying on after the car has been turned off. If so, yes. The duration is controlled through iDrive.
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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11592 Rep 12,736 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	Yes, and it is customizable in the idrive menu in reference to how long you would want it to stay on. Even e46's have it, you just have to press the hibeam lever forward (as if you were flashing your headlights) and the path lights stay on for 30 seconds. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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jphughan Brigadier General 594 Rep 4,488 Posts Drives: '16 Cayman GT4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Yep. And you can also code your car so that pressing the trunk release button on the fob turns the headlamps and other running lights on -- which kind of creates a weird situation. If you actually do want to open the trunk, now if you hold the button for not long enough, you fire up your lights, and if you hold it too long, you set off the alarm. You need Goldilocks timing to execute the primary function of the button. __________________ '16 Cayman GT4 (delivery pics, comparison to E92 M3 write-up) Gone but not forgotten: '11.75 M3 E92 Le Mans \| Black Nov w/ Alum \| 6MT (owned 5/2011 - 11/2015)
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