New 230xi

vh2720 · 08-30-2016, 09:51 PM

I picked up my new 230xi today. It came with this tool kit. What is it for?
So far (30 miles of driving), the differences I have noticed between the 2015 228xi I had before are that the car beeps when I lock the doors even though I don't have an alarm, the climate control display has white digits instead of orange, and the car did not come with a navigation, entertainment, communication manual which, according to the owner's manual, has to be obtained from the service center.

Questofthetune · 08-30-2016, 09:53 PM

Ones a tow hook that screws into the socket on the front or back under the circular plastic covers. The other is a screw driver.

Elvisfan · 08-30-2016, 09:59 PM

What makes you think you don't have an alarm?

vh2720 · 08-30-2016, 10:02 PM

Oh, does an alarm come with the premium package now?

DF · 08-30-2016, 10:07 PM

The white will change to orange In the dark

DF · 08-30-2016, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vh2720

Oh, does an alarm come with the premium package now?

It does on verts. Not sure about coupes

Elvisfan · 08-30-2016, 10:21 PM

An alarm is standard on all 2s. It's on the web site. It should be listed on the sticker.

rams · 08-30-2016, 11:36 PM

What differences can you notice, as far as engine performance? Also does the new B46 still sound like diesel at idle?

boypaulkim · 08-31-2016, 05:33 AM

did you buy any chance get your 230 with m sport package?
if so can you please tell me below two things?

1. are fog lights installed on front side intakes?
2. are front side intakes blocked off? or open?

thank you in advance.

Sypher · 08-31-2016, 08:07 AM

Did the early 228i never have those things you've mentioned? My 2016 228i has all those; including the white digits for climate control, the toolkit (mine included both front and rear tow hooks) and the alarm.

BMWZ4 · 08-31-2016, 08:45 AM

If you have the alarm, there will be a "clown nose" just below the rear-view mirror.

raleedy · 08-31-2016, 09:28 AM

Beep on lock is an iDrive selection. You can read about it in the owner's manual you did receive.

Xi-Xi · 08-31-2016, 09:49 AM

The handle of the screwdriver can removed so that the shank can be reversed. I believe the other end is a flat blade. Also, the hole in the handle into which the shank is inserted is meant to be used as a tool to loosen the fasteners on the cover for the front fuse box.

JohnnyCanuck · 08-31-2016, 10:23 AM

Funny, my M235i came with the screwdriver but no tow hook.

f22b58 · 08-31-2016, 12:13 PM

I found an interior lighting option inside iDrive to change it from Sport (white) the default, to Classic (orange).

vh2720 · 08-31-2016, 12:17 PM

You're right, I do have an alarm. So the only difference I am noticing between the 2015 and the 2017 is this tow hook kit. I've only driven the car for half an hour and I didn't notice any difference in sound or performance, but I am perhaps not as attuned to those things as others might be. I did not get the M Sport package so I have the 17" wheels which I think look better and which I hope will result in fewer tire blowouts.

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vh2720 Private 12 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2017 230xi Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oakland, California iTrader: (0)	New 230xi - what is this? I picked up my new 230xi today. It came with this tool kit. What is it for? So far (30 miles of driving), the differences I have noticed between the 2015 228xi I had before are that the car beeps when I lock the doors even though I don't have an alarm, the climate control display has white digits instead of orange, and the car did not come with a navigation, entertainment, communication manual which, according to the owner's manual, has to be obtained from the service center. Attached Images
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Questofthetune Captain 446 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 13 GT50014 AW M235i(sold) Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: SFL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW 235i [0.00]	Ones a tow hook that screws into the socket on the front or back under the circular plastic covers. The other is a screw driver.
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Elvisfan Major 516 Rep 1,452 Posts Drives: 2018 430ix convertible MGM Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	What makes you think you don't have an alarm?
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vh2720 Private 12 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2017 230xi Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oakland, California iTrader: (0)	Oh, does an alarm come with the premium package now?
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DF Major 239 Rep 1,255 Posts Drives: F23 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sherman Oaks iTrader: (0)	The white will change to orange In the dark
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Elvisfan Major 516 Rep 1,452 Posts Drives: 2018 430ix convertible MGM Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	An alarm is standard on all 2s. It's on the web site. It should be listed on the sticker.
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rams Enlisted Member 17 Rep 48 Posts Drives: e34 M5 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Washinton iTrader: (0)	What differences can you notice, as far as engine performance? Also does the new B46 still sound like diesel at idle?
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boypaulkim Private 28 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 230i Join Date: May 2016 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	did you buy any chance get your 230 with m sport package? if so can you please tell me below two things? 1. are fog lights installed on front side intakes? 2. are front side intakes blocked off? or open? thank you in advance.
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Sypher Second Lieutenant 83 Rep 260 Posts Drives: '16 228i xdrive Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Did the early 228i never have those things you've mentioned? My 2016 228i has all those; including the white digits for climate control, the toolkit (mine included both front and rear tow hooks) and the alarm.
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BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,105 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	If you have the alarm, there will be a "clown nose" just below the rear-view mirror. __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Beep on lock is an iDrive selection. You can read about it in the owner's manual you did receive.
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Xi-Xi Private First Class 37 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 228xi Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	The handle of the screwdriver can removed so that the shank can be reversed. I believe the other end is a flat blade. Also, the hole in the handle into which the shank is inserted is meant to be used as a tool to loosen the fasteners on the cover for the front fuse box.
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JohnnyCanuck Major 1254 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Funny, my M235i came with the screwdriver but no tow hook.
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f22b58 Private First Class 67 Rep 111 Posts Drives: BMW M240i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I found an interior lighting option inside iDrive to change it from Sport (white) the default, to Classic (orange).
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vh2720 Private 12 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2017 230xi Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oakland, California iTrader: (0)	You're right, I do have an alarm. So the only difference I am noticing between the 2015 and the 2017 is this tow hook kit. I've only driven the car for half an hour and I didn't notice any difference in sound or performance, but I am perhaps not as attuned to those things as others might be. I did not get the M Sport package so I have the 17" wheels which I think look better and which I hope will result in fewer tire blowouts.
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