Where is launch control?

[eggyacid]

2014 X5 with M sport
Is launch control another code feature we have to turn on? Was showing the car to a friend and couldn't find how to use it
I'm getting my wireless ODBII adapter and BimmerCode app this weekend.. can't wait

[PeanutButterJellyTime]

Originally Posted by eggyacid

2014 X5 with M sport
Is launch control another code feature we have to turn on? Was showing the car to a friend and couldn't find how to use it
I'm getting my wireless ODBII adapter and BimmerCode app this weekend.. can't wait

Launch control is not enabled by a button. You have to switch the vehicle to sports+, push the transmission lever to the left to activate sports transmission, step on the brakes with your left foot, then step on the gas pedal all the way. You will see the the dash show launch control is activated. Within a few seconds of seeing the indicator you release the brakes.

I haven't tried it myself.

[jlstyle]

I never knew it had a launch control. Is this true?

[PeanutButterJellyTime]

Yes but be sure to warm up engine by driving for 10 minutes first. It should be in the drivers manual.

[MysticBlue]

It's in the manual, page 80. (Imagine that). It will not enable if it isn't warmed up. You have to drive for 6 miles before it is enabled. As said:
- Sport+
- Shift lever to the left
- Fully apply brake
- Fully apply throttle. You must push it all the way to the floor, including "past the kick down indent"
- You will get a checkered flag, indicating launch control is in effect.
- Release the brake (within 3 seconds) and keep the throttle pinned to the floor. If you don't release the brake within 3 seconds, the flag goes out.
This is only a feature on the "Sport automatic transmission" I think. I don't remember what options you had to have to get this when I bought it, but if I'm not mistaken, not all X5's have the ability to do launch control. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by MysticBlue

It's in the manual, page 80. (Imagine that). It will not enable if it isn't warmed up. You have to drive for 6 miles before it is enabled. As said:
- Sport+
- Shift lever to the left
- Fully apply brake
- Fully apply throttle. You must push it all the way to the floor, including "past the kick down indent"
- You will get a checkered flag, indicating launch control is in effect.
- Release the brake (within 3 seconds) and keep the throttle pinned to the floor. If you don't release the brake within 3 seconds, the flag goes out.
This is only a feature on the "Sport automatic transmission" I think. I don't remember what options you had to have to get this when I bought it, but if I'm not mistaken, not all X5's have the ability to do launch control. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

That is correct. Only available on Msport models since it needs the sports auto transmission.

If anyone is interested here is a video of my launch control on a 35i

[Chem14]

Originally Posted by MysticBlue

It's in the manual, page 80. (Imagine that). It will not enable if it isn't warmed up. You have to drive for 6 miles before it is enabled. As said:
- Sport+
- Shift lever to the left
- Fully apply brake
- Fully apply throttle. You must push it all the way to the floor, including "past the kick down indent"
- You will get a checkered flag, indicating launch control is in effect.
- Release the brake (within 3 seconds) and keep the throttle pinned to the floor. If you don't release the brake within 3 seconds, the flag goes out.
This is only a feature on the "Sport automatic transmission" I think. I don't remember what options you had to have to get this when I bought it, but if I'm not mistaken, not all X5's have the ability to do launch control. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

You can code this to work on non Msports

[philsbm]

just make sure wheels are straight when you release the brake

[WJMSprtXDrive]

The post above are correct. Make sure your X5 is warmed up and you have the Sport Auto transmission which is part of the M-Sport package. But I don't think it's exclusive to M-Sport.

Go to Sport+ mode, shift lever to the left, left foot brake, right foot floored, Checkered flag shows, jump off brakes and keep it floored!! Hang on for the ride!!

Give your passengers a little warning to prepare themselves also. Theirs bodies will get shoved back in the seat and their heads will snap back! Your head may bump off the back of your headrest on each up shift also!