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      08-09-2012, 08:34 PM   #1
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Shifting lights top of the RPM gage

I dont know if my shifting lights works or does they work only on M mood how can i check

anyone can help ?
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Check the manual as it's all written in there.
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      08-10-2012, 09:56 AM   #3
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Maybe they're only turned on in that mode. As Tech stated check the manual and ensure they're on..............Phil
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thanx guys will do
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      08-15-2012, 07:10 PM   #5
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i want to know if i can set the shifting lights on the teptronic mode not only in the M mode
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i want to know if i can set the shifting lights on the teptronic mode not only in the M mode
What is this?........Phil
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i dont have the DCT the tiptronic is when you change gears by ur own in an auto transmission....
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What is this?........Phil
in other wards how can i let the shifting lights go on with out putting the M mode on
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i dont have the DCT the tiptronic is when you change gears by ur own in an auto transmission....
I'm confused ......the only options are DCT or manual.
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I'm confused ......the only options are DCT or manual.
oh sorry im confused then i have the DCT
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If you have iDrive, go to your "M Key Settings" and enable your shift lights there. You can also enable it via the display between your tachometer and your speedometer.
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      08-16-2012, 11:32 AM   #12
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If you have iDrive, go to your "M Key Settings" and enable your shift lights there. You can also enable it via the display between your tachometer and your speedometer.

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keep in mind they only come on when you are at 7k or so at WOT-I thought mine were not working either but if you did not believe this car wanted to be driven hard, than here is some proof-even bmw makes you rev past 7k to get the shift lights on!
wow i may get the performance steering wheel then
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      08-17-2012, 07:06 PM   #14
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M3 is a fun machine. When travelling at a moderate or higher speed with your DCT, floor the accelerator and down shifted with the left paddle, your M3 will find the best gear to downshift and take off. Don't worry about an over rev, the car will not allow it to occur. Then you can accelerate and see the shift light Christmas tree.
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The shift lights only come on in Manual sequential mode (i.e. Flappy paddle mode) at 7K RPM or a very steep acceleration rate.
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