F30 Interior Lighting Demo - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

SomeRandomer123 · 11-10-2012, 04:28 PM

I've always been impressed by the interior lighting in the F30. The colour is nice, the cabin is well lit up and the ambient lighting at night time with the lights on is gorgeous. I have mine in "Mode Luxury" so it's white.

Anyway, there have been many threads on the night time ambient lighting - on the doors, pillars, roof, etc...

However, I don't recall anything on what I've spotted!

The main lights in the roof are also very clever. Unlock the car and they all come on (that's centre, right & left individual lights, both front and back as you will know). But here's the nice touch, if you open the drivers door (or passenger doors, but we'll use the driver as an example for now) the relevant individual light/reading light will illuminate further whilst the rest of the cabin is dulled, highlighting the driver compartment only. When you're in and the door is shut, the footwell lights that were activated shut off and the rest of the interior is once again illuminated.

It's just the little things like that which make you smile, so I thought a video was in order!
I've even made it 1080p for you

godfather87 · 11-11-2012, 09:54 AM

pretty sweet, the lights outside under the handles of the doors. is that a standard feature? i have it and love it but not sure if i paid extra for it or not...

SomeRandomer123 · 11-11-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by godfather87

pretty sweet, the lights outside under the handles of the doors. is that a standard feature? i have it and love it but not sure if i paid extra for it or not...

I think it is either a Line only feature (Sport, Modern, Luxury, M Sport) or high engine as standard feature (28i, 30d, 35i) but I couldn't be sure. Think I've seen a 320d EfficientDynamics with them on though, unless they are an optional extra on that.

EJIB · 11-11-2012, 11:05 AM

I feel quiet comfortable with the all-over software logic. The way the interior and exterior lighting behaves is one example. Discrete but very functional.
Other example is the logic behand the High Beam assist combined with adaptive Xenons; really impressiv and state of the art (see other threads).

Carnook · 11-11-2012, 11:24 AM

It's the final countdown do do doo do...

vigalent · 11-11-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by godfather87

pretty sweet, the lights outside under the handles of the doors. is that a standard feature? i have it and love it but not sure if i paid extra for it or not...

Only on the Line series...not standard on ES or SE....but is on ED

SomeRandomer123 · 11-11-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by EJIB

I feel quiet comfortable with the all-over software logic. The way the interior and exterior lighting behaves is one example. Discrete but very functional.
Other example is the logic behand the High Beam assist combined with adaptive Xenons; really impressiv and state of the art (see other threads).

Indeed! Nice isn't it.
Funny you should mention High Beam Assist, I just added a video of that (with Adaptive Xenon's obviously) to my High Beam Assistant thread:

EJIB · 11-11-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SomeRandomer123

Indeed! Nice isn't it.
Funny you should mention High Beam Assist, I just added a video of that (with Adaptive Xenon's obviously) to my High Beam Assistant thread:

Cool !! Indeed impressive

AntBabeee · 11-11-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by vigalent

Quote:

Originally Posted by godfather87

pretty sweet, the lights outside under the handles of the doors. is that a standard feature? i have it and love it but not sure if i paid extra for it or not...

Only on the Line series...not standard on ES or SE....but is on ED

What do you mean by ES SE and ED?

phillye30fanboy · 11-11-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Carnook

It's the final countdown do do doo do...

ahahh i was just thinking that!

MaestroAl · 11-11-2012, 11:52 AM

It's the Extended Interior Lighting Package you're speaking of. (563) which is standard on most 3 series but "line" specific. Can't remember quite what model you need to order to get it but it's on most

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Extended Interior Light Package (S0563)
Extended lighting. Door handle lighting, LED reading lights at the front and rear with ambient lighting, front footwell lights, vanity mirror lighting for driver and front passenger, and LED luggage compartment light.

SomeRandomer123 · 11-11-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AntBabeee

What do you mean by ES SE and ED?

These are trim levels.
In UK hierarchy, it looks likes this for the 3 Series range:
ES (Poverty Spec) - do not buy this
ED (EfficientDynamics Edition 320d), SE (This is where you should start and then move further on if your budget allows)
Sport Line (max. 320i/d)
Modern Line
Luxury Line, M Sport

This differs for the US and other continents.

AntBabeee · 11-11-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SomeRandomer123

These are trim levels.
In UK hierarchy, it looks likes this for the 3 Series range:
ES (Poverty Spec) - do not buy this
ED (EfficientDynamics Edition 320d), SE (This is where you should start and then move further on if your budget allows)
Sport Line (max. 320i/d)
Modern Line
Luxury Line, M Sport

This differs for the US and other continents.

ok thanks. I understand it now. I live in the US never seen those, thats why I was wondering. Thanks again though!

JUSKIDN · 11-14-2012, 10:59 PM

i just love the lighting under the door handles

Messer-schmitt · 11-14-2012, 11:57 PM

I noticed that your "armed" light flashes under the mirror upon locking the vehicle. I don't think mine does. Is that part of your premium package? Also, since getting the dealer to permanently disable the A.S.S., i've noticed two things:

1. It doesn't matter weather the A.S.S. button is lit or not. It does not activate at all after this modification.
2. All of my exterior door lights illuminate when putting the vehicle in reverse.

Just thought i'd add my $.02 to the discussion. Ha!

ilhan1103 · 11-15-2012, 01:35 AM

The lights on the door handles come with the "light package", its not line specific (the interiors are) but how/when/with what you can get the package depends on your location.

Pandarakus · 11-15-2012, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by godfather87

pretty sweet, the lights outside under the handles of the doors. is that a standard feature? i have it and love it but not sure if i paid extra for it or not...

it is a standard feature for 328i

SomeRandomer123 · 11-15-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Messer-schmitt

I noticed that your "armed" light flashes under the mirror upon locking the vehicle. I don't think mine does. Is that part of your premium package? Also, since getting the dealer to permanently disable the A.S.S., i've noticed two things:

1. It doesn't matter weather the A.S.S. button is lit or not. It does not activate at all after this modification.
2. All of my exterior door lights illuminate when putting the vehicle in reverse.

Just thought i'd add my $.02 to the discussion. Ha!

We don't have "Premium Package" here in the UK.

But, if you're referring to the alarm system, it is fitted as standard on all BMW models at no extra cost.
My 2006 520d, 2009 330d and 2012 328i have all exhibited this behaviour upon locking.
Every BMW I've seen does the same.
If the car alarm has been activated or tampered, the light will flash rapidly upon vehicle entrance. An iDrive message may be displayed but I'm not sure - haven't set it off in my 328i.

Can't help you with your ASS

, but you should still be able to activate it.
Interesting on the exterior lights in reverse. I haven't noticed this but I shall take note next time I hit R in the dark. May not be applicable here in the UK for law differences.

328fresh · 12-09-2012, 10:06 AM

Is lighting on the pillar standard on a sport line 328?

11-10-2012, 04:28 PM	#1
SomeRandomer123 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F30 328i Luxury - Sport Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lancashire, North West England, UK Posts: 1,941 iTrader: (0)	F30 Interior Lighting Demo I've always been impressed by the interior lighting in the F30. The colour is nice, the cabin is well lit up and the ambient lighting at night time with the lights on is gorgeous. I have mine in "Mode Luxury" so it's white. Anyway, there have been many threads on the night time ambient lighting - on the doors, pillars, roof, etc... However, I don't recall anything on what I've spotted! The main lights in the roof are also very clever. Unlock the car and they all come on (that's centre, right & left individual lights, both front and back as you will know). But here's the nice touch, if you open the drivers door (or passenger doors, but we'll use the driver as an example for now) the relevant individual light/reading light will illuminate further whilst the rest of the cabin is dulled, highlighting the driver compartment only. When you're in and the door is shut, the footwell lights that were activated shut off and the rest of the interior is once again illuminated. It's just the little things like that which make you smile, so I thought a video was in order! I've even made it 1080p for you __________________ Gone: 2006 BMW E60 520d SE 6MT Gone: 2009 BMW E90-LCI 330d SE 6MT - Awesome! 28th May 2009 - 28th May 2012 Current: 2012 F30 328i Luxury 8AT - Loving it! My 328i thread!http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712673
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JUSKIDN Lieutenant Drives: 2013 EBII 328i M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 469 iTrader: (0)	i just love the lighting under the door handles __________________ It's not illegal. It's frowned upon, like masturbating on an airplane.

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Messer-schmitt Private Drives: 2012 BMW 328i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 64 iTrader: (0)	I noticed that your "armed" light flashes under the mirror upon locking the vehicle. I don't think mine does. Is that part of your premium package? Also, since getting the dealer to permanently disable the A.S.S., i've noticed two things: 1. It doesn't matter weather the A.S.S. button is lit or not. It does not activate at all after this modification. 2. All of my exterior door lights illuminate when putting the vehicle in reverse. Just thought i'd add my $.02 to the discussion. Ha! __________________ '12 Jet Black 328i 6MT Sportline Originally Posted by JBasham Caddy ATS . . . finally, a decent rental car option.

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godfather87 Private Drives: 2013 335ix Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canada, Kitchener Posts: 79 iTrader: (0)	pretty sweet, the lights outside under the handles of the doors. is that a standard feature? i have it and love it but not sure if i paid extra for it or not...

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EJIB Private Drives: F30 Luxury 18D 143 BHP 320NM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Europe Posts: 86 iTrader: (0)	I feel quiet comfortable with the all-over software logic. The way the interior and exterior lighting behaves is one example. Discrete but very functional. Other example is the logic behand the High Beam assist combined with adaptive Xenons; really impressiv and state of the art (see other threads).

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Carnook Private First Class Drives: BMW 2012 F30 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 175 iTrader: (0)	It's the final countdown do do doo do...

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ilhan1103 Private First Class Drives: f30 318 2012 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 169 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 318D [0.00] 2010 Golf 1.6 [0.00]	The lights on the door handles come with the "light package", its not line specific (the interiors are) but how/when/with what you can get the package depends on your location.

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328fresh New Member Drives: 2013 F30 328i Sport-Line Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	Is lighting on the pillar standard on a sport line 328?