door locks on X-3
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There is supposed to be an option that enables visual confirmation of door locks on non-alarmed X3's.
I complained to BMWNA when my dealer wouldn't activate the feature.
Here's their response:
######
Thank you for contacting BMW of North America, LLC regarding the
dealer-programmed options on your new X3. I apologize that the dealer is not
able to program all of the options that you would like. Your Owner's
Manual is used for vehicles delivered in many countries, so many of the
features and options are not available for vehicles delivered in the
U.S.
Therefore, I researched the additional options you submitted and found
the following results:
(8) Visual confirmation of locking (without alarm install) - Option not
available in the U.S.
(9) automatic activation of rear window defroster - Option not
available in the U.S.
(10) acoustic warning if ignition key remains in the ignition lock -
Standard feature of the vehicle
(11) automatic adjustment of driver's seat and exterior mirror position
for each key - Programmed with key memory by your BMW retailer
(12) angle of downward tilt of mirror on passenger side - Option not
available in the U.S.
(13) convenience opening - Available
(14) locking and securing - Option not available in the U.S.
Please be aware that your Owner's Manual does include a disclaimer and
notations that some options are country specific and may not be
available. However, your authorized BMW retailer can provide a form to select
all of the features which you would like activated.
If you have any further questions, please respond to this e-mail or
call us @ 800-831-1117, Monday through Friday from 9am to 9pm, Eastern
Standard Time.
Sincerely,
Casey Roach
National Customer Relations and Services
Representative
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Now, in contrast, here's the Attachment to BMW's own Service Bulletin, that lists the available car/key programming features. The attachment shows that visual confirmation w/o alarm is a programmable feature. I'll try and link the images once I can get them properly hosted.
I complained to BMWNA when my dealer wouldn't activate the feature.
Here's their response:
######
Thank you for contacting BMW of North America, LLC regarding the
dealer-programmed options on your new X3. I apologize that the dealer is not
able to program all of the options that you would like. Your Owner's
Manual is used for vehicles delivered in many countries, so many of the
features and options are not available for vehicles delivered in the
U.S.
Therefore, I researched the additional options you submitted and found
the following results:
(8) Visual confirmation of locking (without alarm install) - Option not
available in the U.S.
(9) automatic activation of rear window defroster - Option not
available in the U.S.
(10) acoustic warning if ignition key remains in the ignition lock -
Standard feature of the vehicle
(11) automatic adjustment of driver's seat and exterior mirror position
for each key - Programmed with key memory by your BMW retailer
(12) angle of downward tilt of mirror on passenger side - Option not
available in the U.S.
(13) convenience opening - Available
(14) locking and securing - Option not available in the U.S.
Please be aware that your Owner's Manual does include a disclaimer and
notations that some options are country specific and may not be
available. However, your authorized BMW retailer can provide a form to select
all of the features which you would like activated.
If you have any further questions, please respond to this e-mail or
call us @ 800-831-1117, Monday through Friday from 9am to 9pm, Eastern
Standard Time.
Sincerely,
Casey Roach
National Customer Relations and Services
Representative
####
Now, in contrast, here's the Attachment to BMW's own Service Bulletin, that lists the available car/key programming features. The attachment shows that visual confirmation w/o alarm is a programmable feature. I'll try and link the images once I can get them properly hosted.
The dealership is trying to get you to buy the alarm from them. Luckily for me (my father works for the dealership) they told me everything up front and asked if I wanted to activate this feature for my X3. There are no noises. The traffic lights blink once when you close the doors and twice when you open them. I would file a complaint or something if I were you.
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