[deutsch100]

Just thought I would ask if anyone else keeps hitting the cruise control stalk instead of the blinker stalk? I don't do it every time, but it does happen regularly. On my 3 E46s I had, the cruise control was on the steering wheel. Wonder why BMW changed that, it was so easy to use and see? Oh well, obviously not a huge deal, but wanted to see if I am the only Spaz here?

[jhbodle]

I do something similar but more embarrasing. Every now and then I will mistake the indicator stalk for the cruise control stalk. When I do this and try to up my speed by 5mph (by pulling back on the stalk) I then proceed to flash the guy in front of me with my headlights. They then wonder what they are doing wrong and I have no way of telling them that it was a mistake.

[Broken1]

I have not ever confused the two stalks. The one is at the 3 o'clock position and sticks way out. The other (cruise) is way down, behind the steering wheel.

I usually activate my blinkers with my fingers, keeping my palm and thumb on the wheel - where as I need to take my hand off the wheel to use the cruise.

Perfect placement IMO (and it's the same as Audi and Merc)

[deutsch100]

Originally Posted by jhbodle

I do something similar but more embarrasing. Every now and then I will mistake the indicator stalk for the cruise control stalk. When I do this and try to up my speed by 5mph (by pulling back on the stalk) I then proceed to flash the guy in front of me with my headlights. They then wonder what they are doing wrong and I have no way of telling them that it was a mistake.

I did not want to admit doing that too!! Glad you are a spaz too! I did it 2x on Christmas. I was on the highway doing about 75 mph, and hit the high beams instead of the cruise stalk. Started slowing down, and thought my cc was not working. Why did BMW take it off the steering wheel mounted controls???

[LEDZEP]

I've also signaled a left lane change when trying to cancel the CC too. I haven't done either in a long time, but I think it's a common mistake as you get accustomed to the controls. The good thing is that BMW made it so that up and down on the CC stalk cancels it. My previous Mercedes was even worse - the CC stalk was above the turn signal stalk and tapping it up or down would SET it. I actually set the cruise a couple of times by accident (dangerous).

[fredtoo]

I am from NJ. What are these turn signal that you are taking about? Where are they located, and what are they used for?

[BMW0]

It does happen time to time, usually when I'm in a hurry. Used to happen more often when I just recieved the car. Those levers are pretty close aren't they, but again where could we put them?

[HRC]

I didn't vote because there wasn't an option for "only in the begining". It only took me a few days to get used to it!

Danny

[Chesmu]

wasn't there a joke about turn signals on one of these discussion threads? something about a new discovery etc..?

Anyway, while 71% say they never confuse the two stalks... clearly 71% of people are lying their socks off.

[Dgunsuh]

I've accidently flashed the hi-beams thinking I hit the crusie control stick to go faster.

[E90 Enthusiast]

Originally Posted by Dgunsuh

I've accidently flashed the hi-beams thinking I hit the crusie control stick to go faster.

Ditto

[kal-el]

Originally Posted by deutsch100

Just thought I would ask if anyone else keeps hitting the cruise control stalk instead of the blinker stalk? I don't do it every time, but it does happen regularly. On my 3 E46s I had, the cruise control was on the steering wheel. Wonder why BMW changed that, it was so easy to use and see? Oh well, obviously not a huge deal, but wanted to see if I am the only Spaz here?

yep, I think BMW need to put that cruise control back on the steering wheel.

I also drive E46 and sometimes I drive the E90, switching back and forth between those 2 cars, confuse me all the time .

For example, E46 window control in the middle console, while E90 is on the driver side door handle.

Cruise control is the other confusing thing, when I am switching between these 2 cars.

Originally Posted by jhbodle

I do something similar but more embarrasing. Every now and then I will mistake the indicator stalk for the cruise control stalk. When I do this and try to up my speed by 5mph (by pulling back on the stalk) I then proceed to flash the guy in front of me with my headlights. They then wonder what they are doing wrong and I have no way of telling them that it was a mistake.

Me too. Doh!

[nostrum09]

Originally Posted by Dgunsuh

I've accidently flashed the hi-beams thinking I hit the crusie control stick to go faster.

I think this is a feature for NJ drivers as well... top stalk to flash the driver in front of you out of your way, then the bottom stalk to set the cruise higher

[poldim]

Originally Posted by fredtoo

I am from NJ. What are these turn signal that you are taking about? Where are they located, and what are they used for?

Im from Moscow, I am also confused...

[LEDZEP]

Originally Posted by kal-el

yep, I think BMW need to put that cruise control back on the steering wheel.

I also drive E46 and sometimes I drive the E90, switching back and forth between those 2 cars, confuse me all the time .

For example, E46 window control in the middle console, while E90 is on the driver side door handle.

Cruise control is the other confusing thing, when I am switching between these 2 cars.

I used to get confused, but then I bought an E91 so I wouldn't have that problem any more.

[poldim]

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

I used to get confused, but then I bought an E91 so I wouldn't have that problem any more.

ah ha! you'll eventually drive other cars and be confused....!

[parafrog]

Originally Posted by Broken1

I have not ever confused the two stalks. The one is at the 3 o'clock position and sticks way out. The other (cruise) is way down, behind the steering wheel.

I usually activate my blinkers with my fingers, keeping my palm and thumb on the wheel - where as I need to take my hand off the wheel to use the cruise.

Perfect placement IMO (and it's the same as Audi and Merc)

well, i think you might be a little confused. i believe the turn is actually at the 9 o'clock position with the cruise further down at about the 7 o'clock. but it is shorter.

i have made the mistake of hitting my brights when i want to slow down the cruise (pulling back on the wrong stalk), but haven't done so in a while. it comes with becoming more familiar with the car.

[parafrog]

Originally Posted by fredtoo

I am from NJ. What are these turn signal that you are taking about? Where are they located, and what are they used for?

nice...i like the humor

[Mauricio]

I used to confuse them during the first couple months of ownership, but I'm used to it now. I think the cc placement is great now because your hand doesn't need to leave the 10 o'clock position to speed up and down while cruise is activated. The cancel function is also cool.

[poldim]

I found it interesting that it activates the brake lights if you slow down with CC....an interesting feature that should have been there from the start.

[E90 Enthusiast]

Originally Posted by Broken1

I have not ever confused the two stalks. The one is at the 3 o'clock position and sticks way out. The other (cruise) is way down, behind the steering wheel.

I usually activate my blinkers with my fingers, keeping my palm and thumb on the wheel - where as I need to take my hand off the wheel to use the cruise.

Perfect placement IMO (and it's the same as Audi and Merc)

I don't really have a problem with the placement of the controls, since confusing the two has only happened to me on occasion. But I'm curious: do you actually have to take your hand off the wheel to activate your cruise control? I can reach both with my middle finger comfortably without taking my left hand from wheel. Just wondering..is placement of cruise somewhat different in SA?