[ocN55]

Anybody else think that the shift indicators in our cars are annoying?
Even when I'm in sport mode its telling me to go into 5th when I'm at 3rd at 2500rpm.

Is there a way get rid of this in the settings? Or perhaps change this to a gear indicator instead (showing me which gear I'm in)

[BMW335iOn18s]

Yeah, go to settings and into the instrument cluster options. You can "uncheck" the shift point indicator.

The shift point indicator is a good idea to save gas, but i find that it's kind of hard to shift up without using up the clutch too much at those low-rpms because the revs drop so quickly.

[ocN55]

Originally Posted by BMW335iOn18s

Yeah, go to settings and into the instrument cluster options. You can "uncheck" the shift point indicator.

The shift point indicator is a good idea to save gas, but i find that it's kind of hard to shift up without using up the clutch too much at those low-rpms because the revs drop so quickly.

Cool thanks! But I can't seem to find the option to uncheck the shift point indicator. What would I select after Settings?

[BMW335iOn18s]

Originally Posted by sc3200

Cool thanks! But I can't seem to find the option to uncheck the shift point indicator. What would I select after Settings?

I don't remember the exact lable but it should be the 2nd thing that you can uncheck. it's definitely in the top 4.

[tccox]

Yep I find it annoying also but on my 228 it only shows up in Econ and comfort mode, dosnt do it it sport or sport plus mode

[bungee91]

Same here, M235i and doesn't show in sport or sport+ mode.

[mfourn20]

Doesn't annoy me at all. If I'm in comfort I'm shooting for best MPG anyway so it's nice to have a little reminder. Doesn't show in sport/sport+

[ocN55]

Can't seem to find it anywhere :/

Does someone know the exact procedure here?

It shows in sport and sport+ for me

[jrbundy]

Originally Posted by sc3200

Can't seem to find it anywhere :/

Does someone know the exact procedure here?

It shows in sport and sport+ for me

I believe it is under Instrument Cluster. If that isn't it, just look into all of the options in settings that seem to make sense. There aren't that many.

edit: I just went out an checked, because you asked for exact steps. Go to the main menu, then select "Settings." The very first item is "Instrument cluster." Select that, then disable "Shift point indicator."

Take some time to go through the menus while you're there. You might find some other interesting items.

JB

[ocN55]

Originally Posted by jrbundy

I believe it is under Instrument Cluster. If that isn't it, just look into all of the options in settings that seem to make sense. There aren't that many.

edit: I just went out an checked, because you asked for exact steps. Go to the main menu, then select "Settings." The very first item is "Instrument cluster." Select that, then disable "Shift point indicator."

Take some time to go through the menus while you're there. You might find some other interesting items.

JB

The first 3 things under settings for me are:
Control Display (under this I only see brightness for the display)
Time/Date
Language


I don't have premium or tech package, could that be the reason why we have different things?

[dmboone25]

Thank god I don't have this - I might put my fist through the cluster.

I think I know when to shift - hint, that's why I got the manual.

[kz1000]

No dice on my 228i. Brightness for center display and drive mode are the only options. Gonna see if the dealer can disable it when it goes in for service. If I wanted a car to tell me when to shift I'd get a Prius.

[tccox]

Originally Posted by sc3200

The first 3 things under settings for me are:
Control Display (under this I only see brightness for the display)
Time/Date
Language


I don't have premium or tech package, could that be the reason why we have different things?

Same here on my 228. But you're saying you get it even in sport and sport plus ? That's really weird

[An14]

Originally Posted by BMW335iOn18s

Yeah, go to settings and into the instrument cluster options. You can "uncheck" the shift point indicator.

The shift point indicator is a good idea to save gas, but i find that it's kind of hard to shift up without using up the clutch too much at those low-rpms because the revs drop so quickly.

Is the option available just for the M235 or you need to have premium package? I have a 228 M Sport without the premium package, I looked at the settings, but wasn't able to find it. Thanks.

[mfourn20]

I have the premium package on my M Sport 228i. I have the shift arrows in comfort...and I've never put the car into eco..but I imagine they're there too.

[MrBucket]

Originally Posted by mfourn20

I have the premium package on my M Sport 228i. I have the shift arrows in comfort...and I've never put the car into eco..but I imagine they're there too.

If you have the extended display in the cluster it will also show you icons of a foot pressing on the gas too much and a shift knob as well as reminders to drive more economically. It also tells you how much extra you will be able to travel on a tank from having driven in eco pro. Most I've seen over a tank is about 3-4 miles, but I don't put it in eco pro often and never for a whole tank driving around town.

[ocN55]

Originally Posted by tccox

Same here on my 228. But you're saying you get it even in sport and sport plus ? That's really weird

I think it is telling me to shift a little later but... I still find myself in 3rd at like 2500rpm and then it says 5 or even 6 in the center cluster, insisting me to upshift into that gear

[mfourn20]

Originally Posted by MrBucket

If you have the extended display in the cluster it will also show you icons of a foot pressing on the gas too much and a shift knob as well as reminders to drive more economically. It also tells you how much extra you will be able to travel on a tank from having driven in eco pro. Most I've seen over a tank is about 3-4 miles, but I don't put it in eco pro often and never for a whole tank driving around town.

Is this only in eco pro? I've never seen it in comfort. I've only tapped it down to eco pro once and I only stayed in that mode for about 3 seconds in 4000 miles of ownership...no joke.

[MrBucket]

Originally Posted by mfourn20

Is this only in eco pro? I've never seen it in comfort. I've only tapped it down to eco pro once and I only stayed in that mode for about 3 seconds in 4000 miles of ownership...no joke.

Yes its for eco pro mode. Its hilarious how lazy the throttle gets. If you stomp on it though it will still accelerate hard, you just need to coax it into doing so.

[ocN55]

Originally Posted by MrBucket

If you have the extended display in the cluster it will also show you icons of a foot pressing on the gas too much and a shift knob as well as reminders to drive more economically. It also tells you how much extra you will be able to travel on a tank from having driven in eco pro. Most I've seen over a tank is about 3-4 miles, but I don't put it in eco pro often and never for a whole tank driving around town.

I don't have the extended display and I still have those icons lol

[BMW335iOn18s]

I guess you can only disable it on the extended display (aka you have tech package).

[golf4501]

Originally Posted by bungee91

Same here, M235i and doesn't show in sport or sport+ mode.

Only shows in Econ and Comfort for me as well. Is this something else they might have changed in 2015 models? I'm going in for my first service shortly and would hate to get this upgrade