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Old 08-19-2010, 09:20 PM
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Low Mode on 4 Wheel Air Suspension

Sometimes I like to have my truck on the low mode. But when it hits a certain speed it raises itself.

What's the reasoning behind this? Can you override it so you can drive in the low mode even at highway speed?
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Old 08-20-2010, 10:12 AM
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That's the way its supposed to work. Things you'll find in the owner's manual:

- Middle position is called Normal mode. This is your default ride height.
- Lower position is called Access mode. This is for ease of ingress/egress or loading the vehicle.
- Higher position is called Off-Road mode. This is used when you need more ground clearance.

All modes, except Normal, is temporary. Above a certain speed, around 20mph, it goes back to Normal mode.

In order to manually change modes, certain conditions need to be met:
- Engine must be on.
- Doors must be closed (except tailgate/liftgate).
- Vehicle must be below speed threshold.

Wow, I pretty much regurgitated what's in the manual. Please go read your manual. That's what I should have said instead!

As far as overriding things. Quick search will net you different options. Good luck!

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Old 08-20-2010, 10:24 AM
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^^^^

I've read the manual. Perhaps you didn't really get my question.

I know how it works. I'm wondering why? Why does it default back to normal? Why can't I just drive around in the lower mode? At highway speeds I would think the low mode would would provide better handling...
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Old 08-20-2010, 10:32 AM
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^^^^

I've read the manual. Perhaps you didn't really get my question.

I know how it works. I'm wondering why? Why does it default back to normal? Why can't I just drive around in the lower mode? At highway speeds I would think the low mode would would provide better handling...

Sorry, I misunderstood your question but ...

Because that's how BMW designed it. You'll have to ask BMW for a definitive answer but I suspect it has to do with compromised handling caused by less air pressure in the air struts/springs at the lower position.

Again, there are plenty of options to lower your X and/or overriding the default Normal mode.
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