10-23-2014, 08:27 PM | #1 |
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Heated Steering Wheel?
Ok, stupid question... I have a '14 650i GC with the M Package which is loaded. It seems there is no heated steering wheel - am I missing something? I love the feature on our X6, will be shocked if it's not on the GC as well...
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10-23-2014, 09:24 PM | #3 |
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and the button is hidden - not like on our X6. Left side of the steering wheel, on the column. Lights up when you press it. If you have heated rear seats, you should have it.
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10-23-2014, 11:44 PM | #4 |
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Heated steering wheel is the best £140 I spent! Small but must-add option!
New software upgrade adds an icon on digital instrument panel every time it is activated or deactivated so you don't need to look at the left of the steering column.
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Yes I love the heated wheel and wouldn't live in The NorthEast without it. A dash icon would be lovely. To check if the button is illuminated requires minor contortions and significant time not looking ahead. Wonder if they can do that on this side of the pond? Anyone here seen that? |
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All models equipped with optional heated steering wheel (option 248): An activation symbol now appears in the instrument cluster. This feature allows the driver to immediately notice if the heating is active, without having to look to the activation switch on the left side of the steering column. |
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10-26-2014, 05:56 AM | #8 |
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my 6er is a Oct 2013 build. I've had the new steering heating activated/deactivated icon for a month since a recent software upgrade which among other things has improved the satnav rendering colours, perspective angles, smoothed out the movement and added new animated sequences.
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10-26-2014, 10:15 AM | #9 |
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Mine is a Jan 14 build
She'll go in for service in the next few weeks. I'll ask at that time. Thanks |
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10-26-2014, 10:01 PM | #10 |
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I have it on my '14 650ix GC. Nice feature agree.
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10-27-2014, 03:49 PM | #11 |
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I checked with my dealer and they claim no software update avail for the in-dash heated steering wheel indicator. If anyone in the USA has had this update on a '14 M Sport Edition, please advise. Also, would appreciate if someone could post a pic of the dash with the indicator on. Many thanks!
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I'd love to know and see it. And even if we can't have it, would like to know what it looks like. |
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10-28-2014, 12:52 PM | #13 |
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Heated steering wheel icon/light only available on MY 2015 GCs in the USA.
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Only GCs or all 15 6ers?
Would still like to see a pic of the icon if someone across the pond would share. Just to be jealous |
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https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/p...tem=node__4101
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10-28-2014, 04:35 PM | #18 |
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Now, now, let's try to keep just one thread free of trunk closing comments.
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NM - I see you DO have the digital dash. Can you please provide a picture of the heated wheel icon?
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