BMW 6 series, was there a valet option?
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Hi all
My sales director at work has just aquired a 2nd hand 635d, current model. We have just nipped to the local hand car wash to give his car over for a spruce up and he mentioned to me he was worried they might decide to take a little trip out. Naturally, he took the usual steps of resetting the trip and hiding the other trip mileage on the dash.
However, this promted a chat, is there a "valet" option offered on this car? You know, where speed is restricted when a special key is used. If so, could it be added retrospectively? I imagine with modern ECU's it won't be difficult.
My sales director at work has just aquired a 2nd hand 635d, current model. We have just nipped to the local hand car wash to give his car over for a spruce up and he mentioned to me he was worried they might decide to take a little trip out. Naturally, he took the usual steps of resetting the trip and hiding the other trip mileage on the dash.
However, this promted a chat, is there a "valet" option offered on this car? You know, where speed is restricted when a special key is used. If so, could it be added retrospectively? I imagine with modern ECU's it won't be difficult.
eltax91 said:
Hi all
My sales director at work has just aquired a 2nd hand 635d, current model. We have just nipped to the local hand car wash to give his car over for a spruce up and he mentioned to me he was worried they might decide to take a little trip out. Naturally, he took the usual steps of resetting the trip and hiding the other trip mileage on the dash.
However, this promted a chat, is there a "valet" option offered on this car? You know, where speed is restricted when a special key is used. If so, could it be added retrospectively? I imagine with modern ECU's it won't be difficult.
Although not an uncommon feature with other manufacturers - Jaguar noticeably - I don't remember it being an option (had a 645).My sales director at work has just aquired a 2nd hand 635d, current model. We have just nipped to the local hand car wash to give his car over for a spruce up and he mentioned to me he was worried they might decide to take a little trip out. Naturally, he took the usual steps of resetting the trip and hiding the other trip mileage on the dash.
However, this promted a chat, is there a "valet" option offered on this car? You know, where speed is restricted when a special key is used. If so, could it be added retrospectively? I imagine with modern ECU's it won't be difficult.
A lot can be done with a modern ECU of course, but nothing I'm familiar with.
king thing himself or just wait while its done.
There is a valet mode and I think it does limit the speed?
You need the emergency key and the carrier for it. There is a lock in the rear cup holder, turn this with a normal key and it will lock the front arm rest, glovebox and boot. I believe it does limit the performance somehow too.
I'll get my manual out when I get home and have a look.
You need the emergency key and the carrier for it. There is a lock in the rear cup holder, turn this with a normal key and it will lock the front arm rest, glovebox and boot. I believe it does limit the performance somehow too.
I'll get my manual out when I get home and have a look.
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