Why does time display on dash and 3 dings when I start my X5?
 

Just picked up a 2005 4.8is. Not sure why, but when I start the X5 the time displays on the dash accompanied by a ding sound. Anyone know how I can stop this?

It might be the alarm setting that is a feature of the on-board information system. Try going into the setting mode and see if this has been set. The feature is supposed to alert you after you have been driving for a pre-determined period of time.

Thanks I will check that tonight when I get home.

I have looked at the settings. I can't seem to find any timers or alarms that are on. Anyone else have a suggestion? This happens as soon as I turn the key to position one. The time displays on the dash accompanied by 3 dings.

If you go in settings menu, I believe its the Memo setting.

I have memo set to off and it is still happening. Is there another step besides just having it off?

how do you get into the memo settings?or how do you program anything for that matter in our cars?

does it ding 3 times when you turn your key to start a car?
If it does- its a seat belt reminder... just put your seat belt before starting your car- and a ding dissappear:p:

It happens when my seat belt is buckled.

mine dings because I have LED license plate bulbs. It dings when I turn on the car with the lights on "Auto". Then when I turn it off it tells me what the ding is for. Try to see if yours says anything on the instrument cluster when you turn it off.