High beam assistant/Carly
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I’m sure you either download it directly from BMW to the car or onto a usb from bmw then plug into the car
MarkB01 said:
Not sure, I haven’t used mine yet but when specing the cari was told this was an option if I didn’t want the whole package that included it.
I haven’t looked into this at all as I got the package that includes it
https://www.bmw.co.uk/en/shop/ls/dp/FLA_Offer_gb
So newer car orders have high beam assist preparation. I presume that’s the button on the stalk.
You can then order it only and it updates in the car. I’m sure you could code it in somehow rather than pay.
Personally, I’m waiting for the Black Friday sale. It’s usually 30% off.
You can then order it only and it updates in the car. I’m sure you could code it in somehow rather than pay.
Personally, I’m waiting for the Black Friday sale. It’s usually 30% off.
You buy it through the BMW app at the BMW shop. I have just bought it for my new 330e Touring. Although I have to admit I haven’t tried it yet. So I hope it’s there. I also bought speed camera locations at £20 a year. That appears to be working fine. Mind you it galls me that I have to pay extra for these features on a car costing £46000.
Why is it that you are having to pay extra for these things just to have them activated?
If its in the car it should be available from the day you purchased the car, not having to upgrade after you have bought it.
I have high beam assist in my X6, its part of the car, I dont think its worth £160 though. I have used it a couple of times but prefer to be in control of when the lights go on or not. All it does is switch the high beam off for you if there is other traffic on the road in front of you and then switch it back on once the road is clear.
What happens if the software of the car is ever updated at the dealers? Is there the potential for any extras that have been purchased to be removed by the update?
If its in the car it should be available from the day you purchased the car, not having to upgrade after you have bought it.
I have high beam assist in my X6, its part of the car, I dont think its worth £160 though. I have used it a couple of times but prefer to be in control of when the lights go on or not. All it does is switch the high beam off for you if there is other traffic on the road in front of you and then switch it back on once the road is clear.
What happens if the software of the car is ever updated at the dealers? Is there the potential for any extras that have been purchased to be removed by the update?
Nictrix said:
The lighting pack was the only pack not on the car. Many cars are the same, hardware is there but software only activated if the feature is paid for at time of purchase, or paid for later as in this case.
There is this place I've found, who could probably do it at a fraction of BMW's fee,
http://codebmw.co.uk/
Scubaregs said:
I wonder if it’s as discussed that they can get it “switched on” but any future updates/communications by the car with BMW would remove/overwrite it??
BeeEmm said:
Same here. First Editions have it as standard and took a little while to get used to it. Had a long trip back from Scotland in the dark and the Adaptive Lights in Auto mode gave an amazing amount of light forwards and to the side. Fascinating how the beam moves and switches as you approach and pass other cars. Obviously works well though as didn’t get flashed once for dazzling other drivers.
