05-07-2024, 09:23 AM | #1 |
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2025 owners: Have you been able to change lane by looking at the side mirror?
I have been trying to see how this gimmick work in action on my MY25 X7 to no success. Engaged the handsfree driving mode in highway and drove for 30mins and there were multiple opportunities for it to suggest lane change which it didn't and only way to have it change lane was using the stalk. Just wondering if anyone else with a 2025 X7 has seen this work in action? Here's the feature I am talking about
"Active Lane Change, when the driver can confirm suggested lane changes simply by looking in the corresponding exterior side mirror" |
05-07-2024, 10:25 AM | #2 |
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you have to have guidance active using the BMW navigation system
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05-08-2024, 12:15 PM | #5 |
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I picked up the X7 a few days ago and haven't had a chance to try this feature, but the way they explained it to me at the dealership is that you have to look in the mirror for five seconds or more before it will change lanes.
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05-08-2024, 01:30 PM | #6 |
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Only works when you use BMW navigation to a destination. You don’t have to look for 5 seconds. Happens in 1-2 seconds max.
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05-08-2024, 01:52 PM | #7 |
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Is this available for the MY2024 as well? I find the option of using the stalk extremely aggressive as the car changes lane very rapidly and speeds up to the speed you had set if there are no cars in front of you.
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Edit: added the update notification I referred to. Last edited by mattsrs; 05-08-2024 at 04:31 PM.. |
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Well, I won’t be getting this anytime soon. I disabled automatic software updates on my car. Had to trade a X7 because of an update that bricked my car so unless it is a mandatory update done by the dealer I won’t even try it.
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I have turned my auto updates off as well. I’m very happy with how the vehicle is performing in its current software.
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05-10-2024, 02:13 AM | #11 |
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So many folks re-learning how to drive, experimenting with auto-pilot features, staring at the rear view mirror instead of the road ahead (wait - did I enable collision avoidance?). Ever teach a teenager to drive? Managing all these driver assist systems is about as relaxing as that. Why isn't this gimmick working? Now I can't find the owner's manual that explains it on the nav screen. Honest officer - I wasn't texting. Not sure what scares me most - all this high tech automation, or people trying to make it work while driving.
I've disabled updates also -- this crap is confusing enough -- changes every 6 months make it worse. |
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Am I missing something? I went for a drive in my X7 and set the navigation to my destination. I was using hands-free driving but couldn't change lanes by looking in the side mirrors. How do I make this work?
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Not all ADAS features are bad, but I fail to see any utility in the alternative of staring into a mirror versus using a turn signal and hands on to execute a lane change. The OP refers to it as a gimmick, which appropriately characterizes it IMO (which forum rules permit, just as is yours permitted). No, I've never once considered keeping my opinions to myself -- have you? |
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05-17-2024, 05:48 AM | #15 |
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Apparently you should wait for it to suggest the lange change (when the car thinks it is a good idea) in the instrument cluster and then you can look at the corresponding side mirror. I yet have to see it on mine though
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05-17-2024, 05:36 PM | #16 |
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I finally was able to use this feature today. Navigation was engaged, I was going in the middle lane at around 55 mph. Set the drive assist at 75mph and went handsfree. On the center lane, there was a car in front of me and the left lane was empty so the car showed me the icon for lane change in instrument cluster and HUD and I looked at the left side mirror and it initiate the lane change. It was neatly done but not sure if I have the patience to wait for all the stars to align for the car to suggest it lol
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05-18-2024, 04:53 PM | #18 |
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Does my 2024 have this or is it only on the 2025?
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Driving Assistance Prof Package went up from $2100 (2024) to $2500 (2025) solely because they added the Active Lane Change feature to it. I would think BMW won’t give it to you for free.
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