Door locks are a pain
11-15-2005, 05:55 PM
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Makes sense. I knew it was some kind of safety feature, but my imagination did not streach to that seemingly unnecessary extreme. Regardless, I'd rather have the option of taking my chances; I am such a risk-seeker, you know. ~{;^) Well, Ok, I used to be.
I am trying to figure out realistically when I might be in danger of opening the door accidentally when single clutching, but wouldn't also be in almost the same danger of opening it accidentally by double clutching. I imagine lawyers are responsible for the double clutching. I am doubting that many of us would vote for double clutching.
Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='198794' date='Nov 15 2005, 09:37 PM
Is a BMW thing 
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11-15-2005, 05:59 PM
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I am for the double clutching 
doesn't bother me but for people that rarely rides in my car 
doesn't bother me but for people that rarely rides in my car
11-15-2005, 06:03 PM
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One other small detail that sets BMW apart from M-B in this regard is that when you double pull the handle, only that door unlocks.
In an M-B, pulling either of the front door handles unlocks all four doors which isn't as safe these days. (It's possible that M-B has modified or improved on this in the newer cars, I can't remember how it works on the more recent models I've driven but I'm sure it used to be that way over many years...)
In an M-B, pulling either of the front door handles unlocks all four doors which isn't as safe these days. (It's possible that M-B has modified or improved on this in the newer cars, I can't remember how it works on the more recent models I've driven but I'm sure it used to be that way over many years...)
11-15-2005, 06:31 PM
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personally i like it i think it is a kid safety feature, like others say it completly eliminates accidently opening the doors and i personally dont like the 1 door unlock them all of the MB or the unlocking when you turn off the car. lots of sinerios come to mind in this day and time as to why BMW implemented a good idea, now as for the Lawers screen that is something else!
11-15-2005, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by buddy' post='198823' date='Nov 15 2005, 10:31 PM
personally i like it i think it is a kid safety feature, like others say it completly eliminates accidently opening the doors and i personally dont like the 1 door unlock them all of the MB or the unlocking when you turn off the car. lots of sinerios come to mind in this day and time as to why BMW implemented a good idea, now as for the Lawers screen that is something else!
11-15-2005, 07:45 PM
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Door lock/unlock is configurable in iDrive. I set to:
- One press on remote (key) unlocks all doors (instead of driver's door only).
- No automatic door lock when driving.
- One press on remote (key) unlocks all doors (instead of driver's door only).
- No automatic door lock when driving.
11-15-2005, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by hmc' post='198853' date='Nov 15 2005, 11:45 PM
Door lock/unlock is configurable in iDrive. I set to:
- One press on remote (key) unlocks all doors (instead of driver's door only).
- No automatic door lock when driving.
- One press on remote (key) unlocks all doors (instead of driver's door only).
- No automatic door lock when driving.
11-15-2005, 08:08 PM
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ASAIK, the door has two locking mechanisms; one to lock and one to make sure the door can't fly open in an accident and keep intrusion minimal. I thought the 2-stage door opening was related to this safety feature.
11-15-2005, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by sg530' post='198858' date='Nov 16 2005, 12:08 AM
ASAIK, the door has two locking mechanisms; one to lock and one to make sure the door can't fly open in an accident and keep intrusion minimal. I thought the 2-stage door opening was related to this safety feature.