Assign M Mode to M Button?

ember.m4 · 10-15-2021, 07:03 PM

Seems like the car always starts in the "Road" M Mode rather than "Sport". Is there a way to change the default or to map a certain m mode to an m button? Otherwise I find myself having to press both the M1 (to get the settings) and M Mode (to turn off annoying driving intervention features + get the sport gauge) buttons every time I start the car.

bmedude · 10-16-2021, 01:48 AM

i'm very interested too!

sleepy75 · 10-16-2021, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sleepingplant

Seems like the car always starts in the "Road" M Mode rather than "Sport". Is there a way to change the default or to map a certain m mode to an m button? Otherwise I find myself having to press both the M1 (to get the settings) and M Mode (to turn off annoying driving intervention features + get the sport gauge) buttons every time I start the car.

Unfortunately, no. M mode always starts in ROAD and SPORT mode cannot be tied to M1 or M2 buttons.

barryc365 · 10-16-2021, 05:01 AM

The M Mode button beside the gear shifter brings you in to M mode with the M heads up display and turns off some of the interventions. The halo button beside the air vent also can turn off the driver aids

Or do you need something else?

edofloat · 10-16-2021, 07:14 AM

...Bimmercode? I coded my X5 to start in sport individual and the sport modes don't allow ASS. So maybe you can program it to start in the desired mode.

BMWRacer523 · 10-16-2021, 08:54 AM

I’m sure it can be coded to start in sport. But would you really want that?

Tyga11 · 10-16-2021, 12:29 PM

Is it really that big of a deal to press M1 and M Mode? It takes 2 seconds. Or do you want it to start that way for a cold start?

'Cane · 10-16-2021, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWRacer523

I’m sure it can be coded to start in sport. But would you really want that?

I would, I drive in Sport+ 99% of the time. But it’s not that big of a deal to have to press the button, and it’s 2nd nature at this point.

BMWRacer523 · 10-16-2021, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

I would, I drive in Sport+ 99% of the time. But it’s not that big of a deal to have to press the button, and it’s 2nd nature at this point.

Sure but when leaving my residential neighborhood with its slow speeds, not sure what Sport+ does for me. Perfectly happy to engage it when I have the appropriate driving conditions.

wasya152 · 10-16-2021, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepy75

Unfortunately, no. M mode always starts in ROAD and SPORT mode cannot be tied to M1 or M2 buttons.

Its so stupid that it can't be added to the m1 or M2 settings. Like why not?

AndroidRobot · 10-16-2021, 11:12 PM

It should be an option in the M1/M2 menu. It's something so simple that we would all like.

anequest · 10-10-2022, 02:49 PM

Follow-up question - when you set your drive settings with M1 for example, and then set Sport with the M Mode button - which dynamic drive settings are retained? Reason I ask is because M Mode not only disables drive assistants and sets the gauge screen, it also sets everything to sport except ASS, DCS, and sound (which are hard buttons). Just trying to understand the end-to-end logic of M1/M2, M Mode, drive assistants, and the dynamic settings. Wish there was a flow chart...

calbears · 10-11-2022, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by anequest

Follow-up question - when you set your drive settings with M1 for example, and then set Sport with the M Mode button - which dynamic drive settings are retained? Reason I ask is because M Mode not only disables drive assistants and sets the gauge screen, it also sets everything to sport except ASS, DCS, and sound (which are hard buttons). Just trying to understand the end-to-end logic of M1/M2, M Mode, drive assistants, and the dynamic settings. Wish there was a flow chart...

M Mode does nothing to any settings for M1 or M2 buttons, it just changes the instrument panel, HUD, and intelligent safety features/driving assistance.

jimbethesda · 10-11-2022, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

It should be an option in the M1/M2 menu. It's something so simple that we would all like.

Yes, and M HUD was an M1/M2 setting in the F80/82. This is a step backwards, and annoying

jimbethesda · 10-11-2022, 09:20 AM

This is the biggest usability fail, IMO. My M2 button is set to S3 tranny setting. When in S3, I want the tach in the HUD. In my F80, I could just press my M2 button and it would also change my HUD view.

They thought to add a sound control setting in M1/M2, but not this? Very annoying.

SaMaster14 · 10-11-2022, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

It should be an option in the M1/M2 menu. It's something so simple that we would all like.

This is a gripe that I have as well. The F8x generation allowed you to do it (albeit, that generation didn't have as much tech, but you could activate the M HUD as an option under M1/2).

I know it's just pushing one extra button, and I'm used to it now, but would be convenient if it were tied to my M2 button automatically.

anequest · 10-11-2022, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by calbears

M Mode does nothing to any settings for M1 or M2 buttons, it just changes the instrument panel, HUD, and intelligent safety features/driving assistance.

Does it not set engine, chassis, steering, brakes, etc. to SPORT when you put it in Sport mode? Just wondering if those override any of the same settings as saved in M1/M2. For example let's say you have Sport+ engine and comfort steering saved in M1. After pressing M1 then you press M Mode to select Sport. Does engine stay Sport+ and steering stay Comfort or do they all change to Sport?

MMM.PWR · 10-11-2022, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by anequest

Does it not set engine, chassis, steering, brakes, etc. to SPORT when you put it in Sport mode? Just wondering if those override any of the same settings as saved in M1/M2. For example let's say you have Sport+ engine and comfort steering saved in M1. After pressing M1 then you press M Mode to select Sport. Does engine stay Sport+ and steering stay Comfort or do they all change to Sport?

You can easily verify this in your car by going to the setup screen by pressing the setup button. Then you can press M1, M2, etc and see how those buttons change settings.

Pgg456 · 10-11-2022, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepingplant

Seems like the car always starts in the "Road" M Mode rather than "Sport". Is there a way to change the default or to map a certain m mode to an m button? Otherwise I find myself having to press both the M1 (to get the settings) and M Mode (to turn off annoying driving intervention features + get the sport gauge) buttons every time I start the car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepingplant

Seems like the car always starts in the "Road" M Mode rather than "Sport". Is there a way to change the default or to map a certain m mode to an m button? Otherwise I find myself having to press both the M1 (to get the settings) and M Mode (to turn off annoying driving intervention features + get the sport gauge) buttons every time I start the car.

I'm interested man

anequest · 10-11-2022, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MMM.PWR

You can easily verify this in your car by going to the setup screen by pressing the setup button. Then you can press M1, M2, etc and see how those buttons change settings.

I totally would - but mine doesn't come until April 2023...

evoi19 · 10-11-2022, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by anequest

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Originally Posted by calbears

M Mode does nothing to any settings for M1 or M2 buttons, it just changes the instrument panel, HUD, and intelligent safety features/driving assistance.

Does it not set engine, chassis, steering, brakes, etc. to SPORT when you put it in Sport mode? Just wondering if those override any of the same settings as saved in M1/M2. For example let's say you have Sport+ engine and comfort steering saved in M1. After pressing M1 then you press M Mode to select Sport. Does engine stay Sport+ and steering stay Comfort or do they all change to Sport?

You're confusing m1/m2 to m mode. M1/2 is setup and m mode is just the display change. Changing the m mode will not alter any setups you have saved in m1/2

To give you a better idea of how it flows: I either choose m1 or m2 depending what setup I want for the drive. Then I select the M mode button to change the display if desired (which is most of the time).

ember.m4 · 10-11-2022, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Pgg456

I'm interested man

The answer appears to be that this is sadly impossible. Come on BMW!

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barryc365 Major 1956 Rep 1,383 Posts Drives: BMWM3 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	The M Mode button beside the gear shifter brings you in to M mode with the M heads up display and turns off some of the interventions. The halo button beside the air vent also can turn off the driver aids Or do you need something else?
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edofloat Captain 453 Rep 647 Posts Drives: Outback or 992 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: ///MN iTrader: (0)	...Bimmercode? I coded my X5 to start in sport individual and the sport modes don't allow ASS. So maybe you can program it to start in the desired mode.
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anequest Alex 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 Manual in IoM Green Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Gilroy, CA iTrader: (0)	Follow-up question - when you set your drive settings with M1 for example, and then set Sport with the M Mode button - which dynamic drive settings are retained? Reason I ask is because M Mode not only disables drive assistants and sets the gauge screen, it also sets everything to sport except ASS, DCS, and sound (which are hard buttons). Just trying to understand the end-to-end logic of M1/M2, M Mode, drive assistants, and the dynamic settings. Wish there was a flow chart... Last edited by anequest; 10-10-2022 at 02:54 PM..
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jimbethesda Colonel 1856 Rep 2,304 Posts Drives: M3 (F80) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	This is the biggest usability fail, IMO. My M2 button is set to S3 tranny setting. When in S3, I want the tach in the HUD. In my F80, I could just press my M2 button and it would also change my HUD view. They thought to add a sound control setting in M1/M2, but not this? Very annoying. __________________ 2001 330Ci (sold) 2007 335i (sold) 2008 E90 M3 (sold) 2015 M3 (sold) 2022 G83
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