Lane Departure on '08 535i
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My Ride: 2004 - 530i Sport, Auto, Alpine White, Dark Poplar, Beige Dakota w/ Comfort Seats, Cold Weather Package (yeah I know I live in SC, but I love it on my back after a long day of golf), Logic 7, Parking Assist, & Auto Sunshade.
Looking at a '08 535i and saw a button on the steering wheel which appears to be a lane departure button. The dashed lines converging out in the distance with the arrow heads around them. Didnt know this feature was available on '08 e60, can anyone confirm, and also let me know how the feature works from a technology and functionality standpoint?
I have seen/experienced that feature on a 2011 535i where the steering wheel vibrates if you cross the line on the road. But that feature is based on some small cameras mounted I believe on the front bumper corners, or maybe under the side mirrors (i cant remember which but the salesman pointed them out to me). The e60 doesnt have those cameras does it?
Anyone that has this feature I would love to hear how this feature works (dose the steering wheel give a subtle vibrate and an audible warning like the f10 version) and do you find it useful, and an important feature?
Thanks,
I have seen/experienced that feature on a 2011 535i where the steering wheel vibrates if you cross the line on the road. But that feature is based on some small cameras mounted I believe on the front bumper corners, or maybe under the side mirrors (i cant remember which but the salesman pointed them out to me). The e60 doesnt have those cameras does it?
Anyone that has this feature I would love to hear how this feature works (dose the steering wheel give a subtle vibrate and an audible warning like the f10 version) and do you find it useful, and an important feature?
Thanks,
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Looking at a '08 535i and saw a button on the steering wheel which appears to be a lane departure button. The dashed lines converging out in the distance with the arrow heads around them. Didnt know this feature was available on '08 e60, can anyone confirm, and also let me know how the feature works from a technology and functionality standpoint?
I have seen/experienced that feature on a 2011 535i where the steering wheel vibrates if you cross the line on the road. But that feature is based on some small cameras mounted I believe on the front bumper corners, or maybe under the side mirrors (i cant remember which but the salesman pointed them out to me). The e60 doesnt have those cameras does it?
Anyone that has this feature I would love to hear how this feature works (dose the steering wheel give a subtle vibrate and an audible warning like the f10 version) and do you find it useful, and an important feature?
Thanks,
I have seen/experienced that feature on a 2011 535i where the steering wheel vibrates if you cross the line on the road. But that feature is based on some small cameras mounted I believe on the front bumper corners, or maybe under the side mirrors (i cant remember which but the salesman pointed them out to me). The e60 doesnt have those cameras does it?
Anyone that has this feature I would love to hear how this feature works (dose the steering wheel give a subtle vibrate and an audible warning like the f10 version) and do you find it useful, and an important feature?
Thanks,
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I guess it was available. My mistake. Never on a E60 did I see that. Must be a special order E60 with all the options. It should work the same way the system works for the F10.
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I have lane departure warning on my '08 550i, it's apart of the technology package. It works just as you described in the f10 5 series. The steering wheel just vibrates, it does it's job. Not the biggest fan of this feature.
What I do find very helpful is the heads up display. One of the best features on the car, very useful.
What I do find very helpful is the heads up display. One of the best features on the car, very useful.
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My Ride: 2004 - 530i Sport, Auto, Alpine White, Dark Poplar, Beige Dakota w/ Comfort Seats, Cold Weather Package (yeah I know I live in SC, but I love it on my back after a long day of golf), Logic 7, Parking Assist, & Auto Sunshade.
I have lane departure warning on my '08 550i, it's apart of the technology package. It works just as you described in the f10 5 series. The steering wheel just vibrates, it does it's job. Not the biggest fan of this feature.
What I do find very helpful is the heads up display. One of the best features on the car, very useful.
What I do find very helpful is the heads up display. One of the best features on the car, very useful.
As I am looking at cars online I am trying to determine if there is any way from some of the pictures to determine what features a car might have, because I have found that the option lists online are very incomplete. I feel like a sleuth trying to catch a glimpse in one of the online pics to see if a certain car has a particular option I am looking for. The ones that are hard to figure out at least from my limited knowledge are Logic 7, Adaptive Headlights, comfort access, and USB connect. Havent figured out any visible signs that give those away.
Any hints are always welcome.
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75% of your 2008 e60's are going to be outfitted without the sport package, cd changer or changer prep, 50/50 professional i-drive/business i-drive, non-sport seats, auto wipers, fogs, no HUD, parking sensors 50/50, no lane shift.
It was a standard build shipped ot dealers.
It was a standard build shipped ot dealers.
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I have it on my 08 550, it only works on well maintained roads, I live in NYC so of course I NEVER use it. I've used it on road trips and it does work. But IMO it kinda startles you at times because you're driving along and all of a sudden if you drift a little the steering wheel vibrates and your first reaction is to grab it and jerk it left or right which just makes the situation worse. A loud beep or something would be better.
I only turn it on when I'm texting while driving...
I only turn it on when I'm texting while driving...