[combatbmw]

Hey guys, I did a forum search.

Any way to stop the seat belt from chocking you out when you first start the car and begin to move?
Coding?

Super annoying, thank god I don't drive this car daily, but the wifey giving me an earful about it!

Thanks!

[2kaccordocoupe]

Originally Posted by combatbmw

Hey guys, I did a forum search.

Any way to stop the seat belt from chocking you out when you first start the car and begin to move?
Coding?

Super annoying, thank god I don't drive this car daily, but the wifey giving me an earful about it!

Thanks!

LOL I like it but my wife complains about it every time.

[Zero71]

I just lean forwards a little as I move off, it tugs a little and gives up.

[MrItaly]

My family likes the pretensioner. We call it "Esther" from that movie Orphan.

[spta97]

Interested to see if there is a solution...

[BMWZ4]

Is it really that bothersome? Lasts what, less than a second? Guess that did not come up during a test drive...

[Carmicro]

I don’t get choked by the seat belt tensioner at all. just a slight pull and I must admit I like it! Makes you feel the car is getting you ready and safe for the M Power lol

[Wills2]

Originally Posted by Carmicro

I don’t get choked by the seat belt tensioner at all. just a slight pull and I must admit I like it! Makes you feel the car is getting you ready and safe for the M Power lol

Yep we're all different shapes and sizes and it's just gently sizing you up should the worst happen.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by BMWZ4

Is it really that bothersome? Lasts what, less than a second? Guess that did not come up during a test drive...

Although I have not received my X3MC yet, I can say what I find bothersome is actions that are taken on me which I do not control.

I think of two "features" in previous cars that I could not stand:

- Ford: Automatic seat belts which had an actuator located on the frame of the door opening. It would smack me in the head when I got out. Luckily this was not my car but was popular in the 90s.

- Nissan: Front seat would move backwards when I opened the door to get out of the car. The motion was too slow so I would be getting out of the seat as it moved backwards. Thankfully I was able to have the dealer disable.

Is the seat belt tensioner a first world problem? Yes. But it's an annoyance that I wish I could resolve and do not see any purpose to whatsoever.

Also, what happens if you had an injury like a broken collar bone or just had surgery? I can't imagine it would feel too good.

[r33_RGSport]

BMW been doing this for a while.
It had it in my 2016 F06 650GC.
I actually like it since it pulls me back a little to be snugged to the seat.
I noticed that it gets weaker after sometime.

It has been discussed in some sub-forum that woman hates it because it boob grab them.

[combatbmw]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

BMW been doing this for a while.
It had it in my 2016 F06 650GC.
I actually like it since it pulls me back a little to be snugged to the seat.
I noticed that it gets weaker after sometime.

It has been discussed in some sub-forum that woman hates it because it boob grab them.

Bingo!

Originally Posted by BMWZ4

Is it really that bothersome? Lasts what, less than a second? Guess that did not come up during a test drive...

Yes, it is, and yes it did. She liked it too much not get it due to the seatbelt tug. Whats a big deal for some doesn't have to be for all.

[russellg]

I had it part of the Dynamic safety package in my F31.

You could code it out if you wanted, but I wouldn’t. It’s called the ‘Retractable reel’ or something similar in ISTA, I think if you did disable it it would disable it on all seatbelts too.

[BMWZ4]

Originally Posted by spta97

Although I have not received my X3MC yet, I can say what I find bothersome is actions that are taken on me which I do not control.

I think of two "features" in previous cars that I could not stand:

- Ford: Automatic seat belts which had an actuator located on the frame of the door opening. It would smack me in the head when I got out. Luckily this was not my car but was popular in the 90s.

- Nissan: Front seat would move backwards when I opened the door to get out of the car. The motion was too slow so I would be getting out of the seat as it moved backwards. Thankfully I was able to have the dealer disable.

Is the seat belt tensioner a first world problem? Yes. But it's an annoyance that I wish I could resolve and do not see any purpose to whatsoever.

Also, what happens if you had an injury like a broken collar bone or just had surgery? I can't imagine it would feel too good.

Speaking from experience, having fallen off my roof 10 years and broken both shoulders along with 68 staples...you shouldn't be driving if you have just had surgery...MTO revoked my license for 5 months.

In any case, I don't think it's all that painful and certainly doesn't choke the passenger...IMHO naturally.

Best of luck. Sounds like you should be able to code it out via ESYS.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by BMWZ4

Speaking from experience, having fallen off my roof 10 years and broken both shoulders along with 68 staples...you shouldn't be driving if you have just had surgery...MTO revoked my license for 5 months.

In any case, I don't think it's all that painful and certainly doesn't choke the passenger...IMHO naturally.

Best of luck. Sounds like you should be able to code it out via ESYS.

I was thinking more being driven around which happened to me after my surgery.

[Wills2]

I was in my 7er last night and seen as how I don't even notice it these days I thought I'd watch out for it to see how anyone could/would be bothered by this feature, the tug/pull is trifling the pressure is that of putting your hand on your chest and lightly pushing your hand against it it's so gentle it's not true.

Now either the X3M is totally different (I'll find out tomorrow when I pick it up) but again I didn't notice anything on the test drive, me thinks this is much ado about nothing.....

[BMWZ4]

Originally Posted by Wills2

I was in my 7er last night and seen as how I don't even notice it these days I thought I'd watch out for it to see how anyone could/would be bothered by this feature, the tug/pull is trifling the pressure is that of putting your hand on your chest and lightly pushing your hand against it it's so gentle it's not true.

Now either the X3M is totally different (I'll find out tomorrow when I pick it up) but again I didn't notice anything on the test drive, me thinks this is much ado about nothing.....

Agreed, much ado about nothing IMO

[spta97]

Originally Posted by BMWZ4

Agreed, much ado about nothing IMO

I guess you guys didn’t read the story of the BMW driver who was split in half by the seatbelt

I’m sure I’ll get used to it....

[EUPremier]

I understood this Dynamic Safety /Active Protection system, that pre-tensions the seat after start-up was standard on M Performance vehicles?
I have a MY20 G05 M50d and it doesn't seem to do it.
My wife has an MY18 7er and hers has it.
Can anyone shed some light on this?

[2020X3MCDG]

I don’t even notice it anymore.

[richard in NC]

I had the pre-tension in my M550i. It got a bit weaker over time and I rarely noticed it unless I was looking over my right shoulder (lifting my left shoulder off the seat) to back up, etc when it occurred.

It doesn't bother me but I understand how it could. But it is a useful safety feature as a lot of folks keep the belt too lose to be effective.

Even more noticeable is the pre-tension when braking hard. When riding in an M5 comp at the BMW Performance Center, every time the driver would brake, it would tighten. After 2-3 laps, I couldn't breath and had to release and refasten the belt.