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Old 03-30-2009, 05:23 AM
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Not so cool feature.

I noticed that when you open the door while driving, the 'box goes into park.
Not so handy when you try to stick your head out the door when reversing a trailer.

Is there a way to disable this?
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Old 03-30-2009, 06:27 AM
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I noticed that when you open the door while driving, the 'box goes into park.
Not so handy when you try to stick your head out the door when reversing a trailer.

Is there a way to disable this?
It's called rolling down the window

Now seriously, no I believe that is a safety feature of the transmission/door sensor. You could call a dealer and ask if it can be disabled.
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If you keep the seat belt buckled, it should not put itself in P !
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Old 03-30-2009, 07:32 PM
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required by law. they took out the steering lock and put this in there instead.
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Old 03-30-2009, 09:58 PM
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learn to use your mirrors when backing.
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Old 03-31-2009, 07:27 AM
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If you keep the seat belt buckled, it should not put itself in P !
Alex is right. If you keep the seat belt buckled, it does not put itself in Park. Easy solution (although you either have to extend the seat belt way out or sit on it).

Another option is to buy a seat belt clip to fake out the car while doing this operation.
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Old 03-31-2009, 09:08 AM
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learn to use your mirrors when backing.
Also use your reversing camera!
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Old 03-31-2009, 09:20 AM
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Also use your reversing camera!
Ummm, the OP said his issue was when he backing up with a trailer
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Old 03-31-2009, 04:35 PM
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ya give fred a break, lol ...

one feature I don't get is why(even E53 has this) the automatic windows don't go auto when door is open, unless I missing something
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Old 03-31-2009, 06:18 PM
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maybe BMW considered that you might get your fingers hurt while opening/closing the door...
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