Seatbelt warning sound

krusty · 08-01-2011, 12:25 PM

Is it possible to switch off the seatbelt warning sound? (the beeping the car makes when you start her up without first belting up)

BTW: I ALWAYS use a seatbelt ... but when I get into a car, I first put the key into the ignition (frees up my hands) and start her up, then belt up, then move out of parking. Just what I prefer ... without being beeped at. Anyway, it should only beep at you if you move out of parking and are not belted.

zkeeper · 08-01-2011, 01:35 PM

Might be nice, but the national standards want you belted when the key is engaged, running or not. You will be too pre-occupied in pulling away from a spot, moving into traffic, just moving, to be able to click IN as you pull it into Drive mode. It is felt that at DRIVE engagement, your safety issues should be taken care of, to concentrate on what is happening up front.

mjposner · 08-01-2011, 08:28 PM

krusty I too want this off. When I get home in my small development I like to take her off and the beeping is so annoying.

I know there is a software code for this but requires special software from bmw.

HaiDef · 08-01-2011, 09:19 PM

why couldnt it just be the new 3 series sound instead of the most annoying beep in the world like a alarm clock.

antennahead · 08-01-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hdoan86

why couldnt it just be the new 3 series sound instead of the most annoying beep in the world like a alarm clock.

Yes, wouldn't it be nice if we could retro-fit our cars with the new sound? I HATE that annoying sound we have.

John

zubydafa · 08-01-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Hdoan86

why couldnt it just be the new 3 series sound instead of the most annoying beep in the world like a alarm clock.

lol my pop's 750 has the most elegant seatbelt warning sound. i know what you mean.

Ron Stygar · 08-01-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by krusty

Is it possible to switch off the seatbelt warning sound? (the beeping the car makes when you start her up without first belting up)

BTW: I ALWAYS use a seatbelt ... but when I get into a car, I first put the key into the ignition (frees up my hands) and start her up, then belt up, then move out of parking. Just what I prefer ... without being beeped at. Anyway, it should only beep at you if you move out of parking and are not belted.

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krusty Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Z4 coupé Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Seatbelt warning sound - can one switch it off Is it possible to switch off the seatbelt warning sound? (the beeping the car makes when you start her up without first belting up) BTW: I ALWAYS use a seatbelt ... but when I get into a car, I first put the key into the ignition (frees up my hands) and start her up, then belt up, then move out of parking. Just what I prefer ... without being beeped at. Anyway, it should only beep at you if you move out of parking and are not belted.
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zkeeper Captain 208 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 & 08 Z4 si Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BimmerHaven iTrader: (0)	Might be nice, but the national standards want you belted when the key is engaged, running or not. You will be too pre-occupied in pulling away from a spot, moving into traffic, just moving, to be able to click IN as you pull it into Drive mode. It is felt that at DRIVE engagement, your safety issues should be taken care of, to concentrate on what is happening up front.
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mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	krusty I too want this off. When I get home in my small development I like to take her off and the beeping is so annoying. I know there is a software code for this but requires special software from bmw.
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HaiDef Lieutenant 24 Rep 416 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	why couldnt it just be the new 3 series sound instead of the most annoying beep in the world like a alarm clock.
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