"Get Ready for the Encore"

Xeno · 12-20-2018, 05:06 PM

I got an email from BMW of NA pushing 'Get Ready for the Encore'.

I do have a list of queries, most of which are software related for my session one week from today.

The email pointed me to their 'genius' app. The app is very simple and includes a lot of videos none of which I can get to work.

Fortunately, the email does send me to a batch of X5 videos that have some value at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...a_pj3LgGVNESLw

How did the 'encore' go for those who have done this already?

mnewnam · 12-20-2018, 05:14 PM

What encore? I haven't seen an email.

Xeno · 12-20-2018, 05:17 PM

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What encore? I haven't seen an email.

On the day of delivery, my CA told me about the 'Encore'. However, today the official email came from BMW/NA.

I think this is primarily to go over software issues and get another full tank of gas.

mnewnam · 12-20-2018, 05:24 PM

Thanks. I just searched my emails and I did get a welcome to your new X5 email and the encore thing was in there. Lol, problem is at this point I know more than the dealership "geniuses"... I had one ask me the day after I got it what a button was on the steering wheel, which was the mode button to switch between ACC and Assisted Driving. He said that he had a customer ask him and now he can get back to that person. They mostly fumbled around and I didn't get much out of it, unfortunately.

PhatBoyG · 12-20-2018, 07:58 PM

I never spent a minute with anyone at the dealership, I set it all up myself. A free tank of gas would be nice though, the v8 is thirsty!

jra0113 · 12-20-2018, 08:03 PM

We did our encore 2 days ago it was great learned a lot about the car.

jra0113 · 12-20-2018, 08:04 PM

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I never spent a minute with anyone at the dealership, I set it all up myself. A free tank of gas would be nice though, the v8 is thirsty!

Lmao you ain't lyin! The 50i in sport mode is where gas goes to die!

maze446 · 12-20-2018, 08:13 PM

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I never spent a minute with anyone at the dealership, I set it all up myself. A free tank of gas would be nice though, the v8 is thirsty!

Lmao you ain't lyin! The 50i in sport mode is where gas goes to die!

11.4 mpg currently with my wife doing most of the driving so I suspect I'm bringing down that average.

Xeno · 12-21-2018, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mnewnam

Thanks. I just searched my emails and I did get a welcome to your new X5 email and the encore thing was in there. Lol, problem is at this point I know more than the dealership "geniuses"... I had one ask me the day after I got it what a button was on the steering wheel, which was the mode button to switch between ACC and Assisted Driving. He said that he had a customer ask him and now he can get back to that person. They mostly fumbled around and I didn't get much out of it, unfortunately.

I admit to being confused about two of the buttons on the steering wheel.

I had deactivated steering intervention but when I pushed what I thought was the ACC button - steering wheel, car, lanes symbols - it brought back the steering intervention. So what steps do I take to make certain my profile is not changed when using those buttons? That is, is there a particular sequence involving the mode button?

PhatBoyG · 12-21-2018, 07:35 AM

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I admit to being confused about two of the buttons on the steering wheel.

I had deactivated steering intervention but when I pushed what I thought was the ACC button - steering wheel, car, lanes symbols - it brought back the steering intervention. So what steps do I take to make certain my profile is not changed when using those buttons? That is, is there a particular sequence involving the mode button?

There are two modes, one is simply ACC, the other is ACC w/Steering. Basically, the latter drives the car for you - including around turns - as long as you keep some semblance of a grip on the steering wheel. This is the Lane Keep Assist, versus the Lane Departure Warning (which you rightly disabled intervention).

I find the Lane Keep Assist does a decent job, but on the Oklahoma roads there are many places without lane markers (particularly bridges) and it alerts me to take the wheel in those sections within a second or two because the system is unsure of what's coming up next (at 85 mph that comes quickly).

My understanding is you get a longer hands off the wheel time at speeds less than 55 mph (but maybe above 35 mph?).

Xeno · 12-21-2018, 07:43 AM

Okay, so you first select the mode button to make this distinction then the next button to fully engage?

PhatBoyG · 12-21-2018, 07:52 AM

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Okay, so you first select the mode button to make this distinction then the next button to fully engage?

I believe it comes back to the same mode you left it at previously, you turn it on/off with the lower middle button, and change the mode with the lower right button. The dash/HUD will display the steering wheel only if the lane keep assist is enabled.

I haven't used the Mode button (right) since I first enabled Lane Keep Assist, so that's my experience.

jra0113 · 12-21-2018, 07:51 PM

I finally figured out how to open the trunk hands free at the encore. Mystifying!

JayPichardo · 12-21-2018, 08:01 PM

The "encore" is basically a second delivery. It is soo much to do in one sitting and most people just want to get in their new car and go, so we suggest a second delivery with the genius.

gsanto · 12-21-2018, 08:29 PM

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I finally figured out how to open the trunk hands free at the encore. Mystifying!

Do tell..I can't get it to work consistently.

jra0113 · 12-21-2018, 08:32 PM

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I finally figured out how to open the trunk hands free at the encore. Mystifying!

Do tell..I can't get it to work consistently.

You have to wave your foot/leg past the middle sensor twice.

gsanto · 12-21-2018, 08:34 PM

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I finally figured out how to open the trunk hands free at the encore. Mystifying!

Do tell..I can't get it to work consistently.

You have to wave your foot/leg past the middle sensor twice.

Side to side or back to front? I thought I tried both but maybe not.

Xeno · 12-21-2018, 08:37 PM

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Side to side or back to front? I thought I tried both but maybe not.

I imitate kicking a football and go up under the very center of the vehicle.

jra0113 · 12-21-2018, 08:38 PM

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I finally figured out how to open the trunk hands free at the encore. Mystifying!

Do tell..I can't get it to work consistently.

You have to wave your foot/leg past the middle sensor twice.

Side to side or back to front? I thought I tried both but maybe not.

Side to side. Once I started this it opens every time.

mynewx5 · 12-22-2018, 10:22 AM

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I finally figured out how to open the trunk hands free at the encore. Mystifying!

The X5 our first BMW, but funny to read some of the comments from the BMW faithful. Remote Start! Hands free tailgate! This is stuff that is standard on my Ford SUV and has been mainstream for other manufacturers for 5-10+ years.

jra0113 · 12-22-2018, 11:30 AM

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I finally figured out how to open the trunk hands free at the encore. Mystifying!

The X5 our first BMW, but funny to read some of the comments from the BMW faithful. Remote Start! Hands free tailgate! This is stuff that is standard on my Ford SUV and has been mainstream for other manufacturers for 5-10+ years.

I had a Tahoe 10 years ago with a DVD player for the rear x5 doesn't

Xeno · 12-22-2018, 12:08 PM

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The X5 our first BMW, but funny to read some of the comments from the BMW faithful. Remote Start! Hands free tailgate! This is stuff that is standard on my Ford SUV and has been mainstream for other manufacturers for 5-10+ years.

I am driving my fifth X5 because I want the 'ultimate driving machine' and one that protects me as best possible in crashes.

The BMW lag in the X5 has become increasingly problematic but G05 is a step in the right direction.

12-20-2018, 05:06 PM	#1
Xeno Major 313 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 M Sport 5.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	"Get Ready for the Encore" I got an email from BMW of NA pushing 'Get Ready for the Encore'. I do have a list of queries, most of which are software related for my session one week from today. The email pointed me to their 'genius' app. The app is very simple and includes a lot of videos none of which I can get to work. Fortunately, the email does send me to a batch of X5 videos that have some value at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...a_pj3LgGVNESLw How did the 'encore' go for those who have done this already? __________________ 2019 BMW X5 xDrive 50i M Sport: ZD8/ZLS/ZMP/ZP2/ZPK/ZPX/337/ZX7/2NH 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 50i/XL/CW/DA+/EP/LP/FVS retired; 2008 X5 4.8i; 2012 X5 5.0i retired, 2004 X5 4.4i retired R360c + EL, V1G2 + V1Driver, Uniden R8
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mnewnam First Lieutenant 270 Rep 376 Posts Drives: '21 Mineral White X5MC Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	What encore? I haven't seen an email.
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mnewnam First Lieutenant 270 Rep 376 Posts Drives: '21 Mineral White X5MC Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I just searched my emails and I did get a welcome to your new X5 email and the encore thing was in there. Lol, problem is at this point I know more than the dealership "geniuses"... I had one ask me the day after I got it what a button was on the steering wheel, which was the mode button to switch between ACC and Assisted Driving. He said that he had a customer ask him and now he can get back to that person. They mostly fumbled around and I didn't get much out of it, unfortunately.
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Xeno Major 313 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 M Sport 5.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Okay, so you first select the mode button to make this distinction then the next button to fully engage? __________________ 2019 BMW X5 xDrive 50i M Sport: ZD8/ZLS/ZMP/ZP2/ZPK/ZPX/337/ZX7/2NH 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 50i/XL/CW/DA+/EP/LP/FVS retired; 2008 X5 4.8i; 2012 X5 5.0i retired, 2004 X5 4.4i retired R360c + EL, V1G2 + V1Driver, Uniden R8
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jra0113 Lieutenant 427 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 xDrive 50i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: dallas iTrader: (0)	I finally figured out how to open the trunk hands free at the encore. Mystifying! __________________ 2019 BMW X5 xDrive50i 2017 F150 King Ranch 1967 Camaro Pro Touring
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JayPichardo BMW Client Advisor 3452 Rep 2,504 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tulley BMW Nashua, NH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i [0.00]	The "encore" is basically a second delivery. It is soo much to do in one sitting and most people just want to get in their new car and go, so we suggest a second delivery with the genius. __________________ Contact me for all your BMW needs in the New England area. jpichardo@tulley.com Top M Client Advisor in New England.
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