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  1. I fail to see why you would be unable to get your seat fixed under warranty at no expense to yourself at any dealership, unless it has been damaged due to overuse. It is impossible to recuperate all the energy used to accelerate the vehicle, since a significant portion of that energy dissipates as heat in the motor, the AC inverter, the battery, and even the wiring. Subsequent losses will occur throughout the regeneration process. I am now retired, but I once worked as an electronics engineer. I often assumed that a sophisticated energy conversion system would achieve around 80% efficiency. Therefore, for bidirectional conversion (acceleration followed by regeneration), I would estimate an efficiency of 64%, calculated as 80% of 80%. Therefore, I concur strongly with the 65% you proposed. In iPedal mode, one does not just remove their foot from the accelerator pedal to prevent excessive braking; instead, one modulates the accelerator position to get the desired speed at the specified point. It requires some practice. In principle, one might equilibrate acceleration and regeneration to effectively coast.
  2. I recommend setting the heater to automatic and adjusting the temperature to your preference. The issue with the seat adjustment lever should be included under the warranty. Give full regen (iPedal) a try; I like it and it does optimize the available regen... seems funny to begin with but quickly becomes natural. Delight in your new automobile.
  3. Additionally, Night View Assist. Suitable for pub top trumps. Does your vehicle own an infrared camera with a display on the dashboard? Negative? Mine has. I believe it is intended for detecting deer at distances above the range of your lights at nighttime. I never encounter darkness sufficient for it to be advantageous; however, I find it beneficial during heavy rain, since it allows for good visibility of cars obscured by spray to the unaided eye.
  4. Thank you for the clarity. I was concerned that the clock would have been altered and the mileage manipulated, given the car has a relatively low registered mileage of 75,000, however the interior and bodywork are consistent with this mileage.
  5. I recently purchased a 2014 E Class 220d Cabriolet and saw that the bottom left corner displays a constant kilometre reading, yet the speedometer is marked in miles, and both the trip and mileage counters are in miles. Can the onboard computer be configured to convert the constant readout from kilometres to miles?
  6. It was fundamentally plug-and-play, requiring no soldering or further modifications. The most effective method of learning is to engage actively and experiment. That is how individuals acquire knowledge about automobiles.
  7. I have not yet attempted it. I have a nearly identical device connected, although this one exhibited superior response. All operations proceeded well. I may attempt to connect the old one tomorrow and see if there have been any changes.
  8. I replaced my head unit today to include CarPlay. Since the installation, my car key fob fails to lock or unlock the vehicle, some dashboard lights remain on (including the mileage display), and the centre console I added remains active, even playing music. What may be the issue? It was satisfactory before. I own a 2004 BMW E46 318ci, should that information be relevant.
  9. Regrettably, I misinterpreted the headline; it is not concerning wash/wife after all.
  10. Mine is post-LCI, however it is advisable to locate a complete mirror and extract the components.
  11. Although I would like to avoid it, use de-icer is cumbersome and fails to effectively remove the substance.
  12. The heating element of the passenger side wing mirror on my 2014 LCI F11 seems to have ceased functioning. It seems that my vehicle had an autodimming function; hence, when I requested a price from BMW for mirror replacement, the cost was exorbitant, almost £500. Apparently, you get a full wing mirror, but just the glass component. Is there a method to repair or replace only the heating element? Should I just purchase a non-dimming mirror as a substitute?
  13. A hyperflexible dwarf gynaecologist may be advantageous!
  14. Utilising the appropriate diagnostic equipment, one may reset this. Provided that the fill level remains low, etc. You effectively inform the vehicle about the new DPF and recalibrate the relevant settings accordingly.
  15. In the absence of a JBL-equipped vehicle, the AVN system is responsible for powering the speakers. No external amplifier will be present. Speakers are a cost-effective and straightforward option that you would certainly choose if further equipment is required. An alternative second-hand AVN, not from JBL, might be procured and installed, which may not enhance the performance with the existing speakers. This would eliminate a problem with the device.
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