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1997 528i: clock functions

Gary writes:

"Is there anyone out there who can tell me about the clock functions that 
are supposed to be available in the 1997 528i?  Shortly after taking 
ownership of a new 528i, I became aware that setting the time was the only 
available clock function in this particular car.  The owner's manual and 
the informational audio tape about the 528i suggest that other functions 
should be available including date, 12/24 hr, stop watch, timer and vent 
functions, none of which come up when I activate the clock mode button.  I 
would like to find out from other owners what clock functions are available 
on their 1997 528s...  ...I would greatly appreciate any clues that anyone 
out there
can give me."

I own an E39 528i and don't think these functions are available.  As far as 
I remember, only time and date functions (now I have a doubt about the 
date...) are offered.  I don't recall the tape stating that anything else 
is available on the 528i.  I always thought that these features were only 
available on the 540i with the extended feature OBC.  Let me know if I'm 
wrong. 

On a different note, I mistakenly posted several months ago that I had 
spotted my first E39 540i 6 speed (indeed, the car only arrived in the U.S. 
this month).  Well, this time, I saw a real one:  Montreal Blue, 6 speed, 
with the stock bolted 2-piece, 7 spoke wheels and tires.  I saw it parked 
on a Home Depot parking lot.  I became very envious, but then reminded 
myself that the owner was probably over 10 grand out more than I was...  
Anyway, it is gorgeous (I imagined it in Oxford green/sand beige...) , and 
I can't imagine what it must be like to drive one!  If he/she reads the 
digest, maybe he/she'll offer to take me for a little test drive?!...ha, 
ha.

Christophe Lemaire
Email:	[email protected]
1997 528i 3,400 mi
BMW CCA # 132924
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