Are drive "modes" programmable?

bmargolis · 04-16-2011, 03:44 PM

On my e92 M3, I was able to set the iDrive up so that it would always start up in a program of my choice.

I'm wondering if my 550 can do the same thing. I would like it to start-up in SPORT mode, not normal. I can't find this in the manual at all.

Thanks,

Needsdecaf · 04-16-2011, 07:11 PM

You cannot set it to start in Sport. To do with fuel consumption. Just make it part of your startup sequence.

AlBoston · 04-16-2011, 11:43 PM

Yup due to CAFE regulations. All Mercedes now default to Comfort mode on startup too, regardless of what mode you were in before you shut it off.

grimlock · 04-17-2011, 12:35 PM

There is a DIY/hack way to do this, run a relay from your ignition (or anything else you want) to trigger the electronic pressing of the 'Sport' button..

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Needsdecaf Major General 6513 Rep 6,659 Posts Drives: 2024 G80 Comp xDrive Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The Woodlands, TX iTrader: (0)	You cannot set it to start in Sport. To do with fuel consumption. Just make it part of your startup sequence.
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AlBoston Private First Class 18 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2019 740i xdrive & 2018 640GT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Desert iTrader: (0)	Yup due to CAFE regulations. All Mercedes now default to Comfort mode on startup too, regardless of what mode you were in before you shut it off.
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grimlock Colonel 716 Rep 2,003 Posts Drives: F10 N52B30@255PS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	There is a DIY/hack way to do this, run a relay from your ignition (or anything else you want) to trigger the electronic pressing of the 'Sport' button..
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