page 74 of the manual

E92_328i_Boston · 07-03-2008, 12:28 PM

Could someone please explain exactly how this works. Please keep in mind that it could be that my 2008 328i coupe doesn't have the capability.

Thank you in advance.

-A

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Roadside parking lamps, left or right*
There is an additional option of switching on the
lamps on the side of the car facing the road
when parked.
Switching on
After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or
down beyond the pressure point, arrow 3.
The roadside parking lamps drain the battery.
Therefore, do not leave them on for
unduly long periods of time, otherwise the battery
might not have enough power to start the
engine.<
Switching off
Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction
to the pressure point, arrow 3.

Potty_Pants · 07-03-2008, 12:39 PM

our cars dont in the USA... and it does work as defined.

ppp

E92_328i_Boston · 07-03-2008, 12:40 PM

Thank you Potty Pants!

-A

EastCoast335i · 07-03-2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Potty_Pants

our cars dont in the USA... and it does work as defined.

ppp

are you 100% sure that we dont have this feature...
cause i saw a e92 parked car, ignition off with only one side of the DTRLs on.
I thought it was broken or something but i always see this guys car parked like that.

guess im gonna have to try it out

neoduffer · 07-03-2008, 12:54 PM

when parked and the car is off, you can hit the turn signal stalk to activate the parking lights on one side of the vehicle depending if you hit the stalk up or down. The lights will stay on until you turn them off by hitting the stalk in the opposite direction.

E92_328i_Boston · 07-03-2008, 01:02 PM

Right. Except that I tried it and nothing happened.

Can anyone else confirm that this function works on US models (bonus if it's a 2008 E92 328i)...

SROC3 · 07-03-2008, 01:12 PM

Dude....I use this ALL THE TIME. no kidding. I have a 335i but my buddy's 328i does this.

This is what you have to do. When you turn off your car, and take out the key, tilt the left stalk down (if you want a left side lamp activated) or tilt it up (if you want the right side activated). when you open the door, it will chime to indicate it is activated and you will see the "park-light" symbol in the center of the dials light up. close the door and you'll see it.

It is NOT advisable to do this for days on end as it will drain your battery. Overnight is fine and I've done this many times.

Enjoy!!!

E92_328i_Boston · 07-03-2008, 01:22 PM

I just did exactly that, and nothing happened at all. Please be aware that my headlights switch are set to automatic (doubt that has any bearing on this issue) and it's light out (could be related I guess) at the moment here in sunny Boston. Also, when I push the stock down (or up) I am going past the resistance point (per the manual).

What could I be doing incorrectly?

-A

CebernalE90 · 07-03-2008, 02:30 PM

What lights do you expect to come on? when you perform that action with the stock , a lamp in the desired side headlight will turn on and the corner lamp on the tail light will turn on.....mine does that and its an 06.....

CebernalE90 · 07-03-2008, 02:34 PM

i just went outside and it works in the daytime ..... if that helps

InS0mNiAc · 07-03-2008, 02:37 PM

Works on my 335

E92_328i_Boston · 07-03-2008, 02:49 PM

When I shut the car off and take out the key, I then push down on the stock before opening the door and absolutely nothing happens...

scollins · 07-03-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92_328i_Boston

When I shut the car off and take out the key, I then push down on the stock before opening the door and absolutely nothing happens...

Maybe try it after opening your door?

:

E92_328i_Boston · 07-03-2008, 03:02 PM

Tried that too. D'oh...When you guys do it and it works for you, could you tell me exactly what you see on the interior and exterior?

-A

Steve Kaudle · 07-03-2008, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92_328i_Boston

Tried that too. D'oh...When you guys do it and it works for you, could you tell me exactly what you see on the interior and exterior?

-A

-Headlights set to auto [Not sure this matters].
-Engine off, no key in ignition.
-Drivers door open [Not sure this matters].
-Push turn signal stalk to stop/limit and hold for ~1sec.
-"P" appears in center display.
-Lights on side of car associated with movement of signal stalk light up.

FWIW, I've got a E90 2008 328xi.

E92_328i_Boston · 07-03-2008, 03:39 PM

YES!!! lol

This was the key => hold for ~1sec.

Many thanks everyone.

-A

bsamoul · 07-03-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92_328i_Boston

YES!!! lol

This was the key => hold for ~1sec.

Many thanks everyone.

-A

Yeah they made that little time limit so people don't accidentally hit it. I like MB's switch better because you can use the switch to turn those lights on instead of having to use the turn signal stalk.

lauer87 · 07-04-2008, 10:13 AM

Wow, I never knew about this feature, MB have it on the head light knob, but I didn't think that US spec BMWs could do this.

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E92_328i_Boston First Lieutenant 11 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 328i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	page 74 of the manual - roadside parking lamps Could someone please explain exactly how this works. Please keep in mind that it could be that my 2008 328i coupe doesn't have the capability. Thank you in advance. -A ---------- Roadside parking lamps, left or right* There is an additional option of switching on the lamps on the side of the car facing the road when parked. Switching on After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or down beyond the pressure point, arrow 3. The roadside parking lamps drain the battery. Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time, otherwise the battery might not have enough power to start the engine.< Switching off Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction to the pressure point, arrow 3.
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neoduffer Fast In, Slow Out 40 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 06 E90 330i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal, SGV iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	when parked and the car is off, you can hit the turn signal stalk to activate the parking lights on one side of the vehicle depending if you hit the stalk up or down. The lights will stay on until you turn them off by hitting the stalk in the opposite direction.
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E92_328i_Boston First Lieutenant 11 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 328i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Right. Except that I tried it and nothing happened. Can anyone else confirm that this function works on US models (bonus if it's a 2008 E92 328i)...
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SROC3 The limit of adhesion is my home. 1702 Rep 3,778 Posts Drives: Like a Boss. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: three.one.zero iTrader: (1)	Dude....I use this ALL THE TIME. no kidding. I have a 335i but my buddy's 328i does this. This is what you have to do. When you turn off your car, and take out the key, tilt the left stalk down (if you want a left side lamp activated) or tilt it up (if you want the right side activated). when you open the door, it will chime to indicate it is activated and you will see the "park-light" symbol in the center of the dials light up. close the door and you'll see it. It is NOT advisable to do this for days on end as it will drain your battery. Overnight is fine and I've done this many times. Enjoy!!! __________________ 2019 X3 xDrive30i Glacier Silver \| Cognac w/ Fine Cove \| MSport \| Premium \| Dynamic Handling PKG \| Drive Assist \| HK w/ Bavsound Upgrade \|
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E92_328i_Boston First Lieutenant 11 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 328i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I just did exactly that, and nothing happened at all. Please be aware that my headlights switch are set to automatic (doubt that has any bearing on this issue) and it's light out (could be related I guess) at the moment here in sunny Boston. Also, when I push the stock down (or up) I am going past the resistance point (per the manual). What could I be doing incorrectly? -A
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E92_328i_Boston First Lieutenant 11 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 328i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	When I shut the car off and take out the key, I then push down on the stock before opening the door and absolutely nothing happens...
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E92_328i_Boston First Lieutenant 11 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 328i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Tried that too. D'oh...When you guys do it and it works for you, could you tell me exactly what you see on the interior and exterior? -A
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lauer87 Lieutenant 8 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Wow, I never knew about this feature, MB have it on the head light knob, but I didn't think that US spec BMWs could do this.
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