Launch Control - Pls Help!
05-15-2006, 08:00 AM
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I recently picked up my new E60 M5 and today I finally had my first service checked up. I have been looking forward to try out the launch control 
. I followed every step, pressed the POWER button, turned off the DSC, put the gear change in mode 6, hold the gear lever forward, step on the accelerator but the car just start moving forward. 
Can anyone tell me why the launch control is not activated? Did I missed out on something?
05-15-2006, 08:59 AM
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I think it should be a Euro spec as I am in Hong Kong.
05-15-2006, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by joseyu' post='282692' date='May 16 2006, 01:04 AM
If I am not mistaken, launch control is not activated until after your first service, which in the US is 1200 miles so I guess 2000 km in HK.
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I am not sure, but I remember reading that it has to be activated manually by a technician. I would suggest that you ask the dealership if it was acticvted during your last service there.
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Originally Posted by joseyu' post='282694' date='May 16 2006, 01:11 AM
I am not sure, but I remember reading that it has to be activated manually by a technician. I would suggest that you ask the dealership if it was acticvted during your last service there.
05-15-2006, 09:18 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
LC activates itself after the first service but the mileage/km can vary -
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthrea...=launch+control
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthrea...=launch+control
05-15-2006, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by JDN' post='282698' date='May 16 2006, 01:19 AM
Go through the same steps, but really put the accelerator down fast.