launch control

Spacem5 · 06-03-2011, 02:07 PM

Attempted launch control but did not get the flag symbol pop up. Have 2200mi on the car currently, is launch control not available until the initial 3000mi break in period? Any tips on properly using launch control? Depressed brake pedal with left foot, put into sport transmission mode, turned DSC off, floored the accelerator but got no flag.Still accelerated quickly, but wondering if launch control really engaged.

NavM · 06-03-2011, 02:45 PM

X5M right? I ask because your profile says 2008 M5 so I wasn't sure.

I believe first thing is to press M button on the steering wheel to activate M mode and then follow the other steps you mentioned.

Spacem5 · 06-03-2011, 08:13 PM

Yes, 2011 X5M. Did press the M button, followed instructions but did not see a flag appear. Any tricks that I' m missing?

NavM · 06-03-2011, 09:21 PM

I think I found it. You have to be in manual mode (M1) to activate it. Found this on BMW press release from back in 2009:

To activate Launch Control, the driver stops the vehicle, moves the gear selector into the M/S position and activates the Sports Power mode, as well as the M Dynamic mode, or respectively, the DSC-Off mode. Then, with the transmission in stage M1, the driver presses down the brake pedal and moves the accelerator to at least 60% throttle, setting Launch Control to standby. Standby status is confirmed by “starter’s flag” symbol in the instrument cluster. As soon as the driver releases the brake pedal, the vehicle will accelerate with full power in “genuine racing style.” In the process, the M Sports Automatic transmission automatically upshifts at the ideal points, with the fastest possible shifts and optimum wheelspin control. The driver may terminate the Launch Control process at any time by reducing the throttle position.

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Spacem5 Private 12 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan iTrader: (0)	launch control Attempted launch control but did not get the flag symbol pop up. Have 2200mi on the car currently, is launch control not available until the initial 3000mi break in period? Any tips on properly using launch control? Depressed brake pedal with left foot, put into sport transmission mode, turned DSC off, floored the accelerator but got no flag.Still accelerated quickly, but wondering if launch control really engaged.
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NavM M-Sport 22 Rep 174 Posts Drives: M2 Competition Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC area iTrader: (0)	X5M right? I ask because your profile says 2008 M5 so I wasn't sure. I believe first thing is to press M button on the steering wheel to activate M mode and then follow the other steps you mentioned.
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Spacem5 Private 12 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan iTrader: (0)	launch control Yes, 2011 X5M. Did press the M button, followed instructions but did not see a flag appear. Any tricks that I' m missing?
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06-03-2011, 09:21 PM	#4
NavM M-Sport 22 Rep 174 Posts Drives: M2 Competition Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC area iTrader: (0)	I think I found it. You have to be in manual mode (M1) to activate it. Found this on BMW press release from back in 2009: To activate Launch Control, the driver stops the vehicle, moves the gear selector into the M/S position and activates the Sports Power mode, as well as the M Dynamic mode, or respectively, the DSC-Off mode. Then, with the transmission in stage M1, the driver presses down the brake pedal and moves the accelerator to at least 60% throttle, setting Launch Control to standby. Standby status is confirmed by “starter’s flag” symbol in the instrument cluster. As soon as the driver releases the brake pedal, the vehicle will accelerate with full power in “genuine racing style.” In the process, the M Sports Automatic transmission automatically upshifts at the ideal points, with the fastest possible shifts and optimum wheelspin control. The driver may terminate the Launch Control process at any time by reducing the throttle position.
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