Shift lights on HUD?

The Rock Doc · 09-15-2014, 02:26 PM

I recently had my break-in service, and I anticipated being able to see the shift lights on the M-View HUD display. However, it doesn't appear that it is working.

Is there a setting in the idrive for that? (I searched for 45 mins and didn't see anything to configure). Did my service tech not activate this?

I searched the forums for this, but failed to find anyone commenting on this. I appreciate any help the boards can offer.

humpday · 09-15-2014, 02:44 PM

You need to get near redline before they start lighting up.

joeyb26 · 09-15-2014, 02:45 PM

i dont think there is a setting for it in idrive i think its just supposed to be there. when you get near the red line and if you have M-view on the HUD it should start flashing yellow, same with the analog RPM in the dash cluster. It won't show shift lights unless you're near or at the red line

04RC51 · 09-15-2014, 09:16 PM

They will light up during break in also. By accident, of course.

r3dbimmer89 · 09-15-2014, 11:38 PM

If you have the DCT you have to increase your shift intensity to 2 or 3 and it'll light near redline.

tooch · 09-16-2014, 12:22 AM

I don't think they light up unless your actually in manual mode

The Rock Doc · 09-16-2014, 09:25 AM

Thanks gents. I've been near redline, but not in manual mode and I am always in S2 or S3. I'll give it a try during lunch.

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The Rock Doc Enlisted Member 7 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Shift lights on HUD? I recently had my break-in service, and I anticipated being able to see the shift lights on the M-View HUD display. However, it doesn't appear that it is working. Is there a setting in the idrive for that? (I searched for 45 mins and didn't see anything to configure). Did my service tech not activate this? I searched the forums for this, but failed to find anyone commenting on this. I appreciate any help the boards can offer.
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humpday Private First Class 33 Rep 194 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	You need to get near redline before they start lighting up.
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joeyb26 Captain 282 Rep 775 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2013 Location: North NJ iTrader: (1)	i dont think there is a setting for it in idrive i think its just supposed to be there. when you get near the red line and if you have M-view on the HUD it should start flashing yellow, same with the analog RPM in the dash cluster. It won't show shift lights unless you're near or at the red line
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04RC51 Large Member 951 Rep 1,749 Posts Drives: E92 M3, F82 M4 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	They will light up during break in also. By accident, of course. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 (Engine swap completed), 2015 F82 M4
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r3dbimmer89 Major 331 Rep 1,268 Posts Drives: P-Car Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	If you have the DCT you have to increase your shift intensity to 2 or 3 and it'll light near redline. __________________ Past: BMW (22 G20 M340i, 15 F80 ///M3, 12 E92 335i, 08 E90 335i, 02 E46 325i) Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, VW, Lexus Present: 24 992 C2
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tooch Captain 112 Rep 806 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NOR-CAL iTrader: (0)	I don't think they light up unless your actually in manual mode __________________ 96 E31 JB 07 E92 AW F82 BSM
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The Rock Doc Enlisted Member 7 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Thanks gents. I've been near redline, but not in manual mode and I am always in S2 or S3. I'll give it a try during lunch.
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