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Originally Posted by bloozemanAZ
Cannot comment on #2 through #4 but for #1 polarized sunglasses are indeed the key. The catch-22 is as per my thread posted about the HUD being washed out in the AZ sun on my M850i, I believe comes down to the windshield angle of the 8-series. I can wear the same pair of Oakley's with Black Iridium Polarized lenses (which are amazing as you can drive straight into the sun will full clarity) in the M850i and the HUD is washed out. However, in my wife's X5 with a steeper windshield the HUD is not washed out whatsoever.
Some have pointed out that using the "rotation" setting in the HUD can help but it didn't do anything for me with the Oakley's. I've just learned to live with it in the M850i and my original post was due to it being hard to see the audio presets (while using the right scroll wheel on the steering) in the HUD. The speed limit and others indicators are more easily visible but the answer to the dilemma on the presets was resolved once I realized I cannot only call out to the BMW Assistant to change SiriusXM stations but to also play albums or specific tracks from my FLAC source. Problem solved.  |
As a follow up to blooze's statement, I'll note that with the top down and windows down; voice commands don't work too well with street noise or high speed wind noises.
With the windows up, voice commands work a bit better, but not as good as with the top up. It's mainly buttons for us convertible folks.
Also as a P.S. to mine I'll add that even without a short cut, you can get to CarPlay by pushing up on the shifter wheel touchpad, to select CarPlay and then clicking on it. I can use that method when I'm reclining on autopilot looking up at the clouds. You can probably even reach it from the back seats. But the keypad #5 is easier for me to reach in a normal position.
P.P.S. While you can raise and lower the roof with the key, "the Bmw book" recommendations only when the ignition is on and running to save the battery.
I often use the remote start from my display key precondition, then hold the unlock key to open the roof since the motor is running.
However, I'll note that I found this is probably not even necessary, as I've never noticed any difference in battery powered functionality in my 2019. Although it's only been a year. Maybe it could be a problem if it was my daily driver car, or if it went for a couple years.