A couple of items I have received regarding the E70
 

Choosing gear 'P' in the E70:

in customer trials it became apparent, that the learned usage of the gear shift lever does not work anymore with the new gear shift lever. When the customers pressed the gear lever to the front (in former times, that was the 'P' position), the car is actually put into Reverse 'R'. So once the customer got off the brakes, the car moved backwards (worst case, the driver gets out of the car and the car moves backwards.
This issue was now resolved via a software change: the car will automatically change into 'P' once the driver opens the driver's door and unfastens the seatbelt. That basically takes care of this "problem". It is still possible to open the door, keep the seatbelt fastened and to drive backwards (e.g. when the car is parked closely to the curb, many drivers choose to open the door for better visibility).

(Note: for markets where its common to fasten the seatbelt by slinging the belt behind the driver's seat (so when leaving the car, its still possible that the car remains in 'R'), its necessary to tell the After Sales Managers, Trainers, Sales force etc about this issue.)

Locking wheel bolts:

these wheel bolts can be ordered via After Sales/Parts.


Telephone with Bluetooth:

This functionality can be retrofitted (for models with and without SA640) - price will be defined by VT-Z asap.


Options update:


NEW development: the mandatory combination of SA217 and SA2VA will remain after 04/07 for X5 3.0d until further notice.

SA316 is, as communicated earlier already, postponed until further notice.


note: all that might be applicable only for EU market

That's interesting about going into park if the driver gets out. I wonder if it's the same if he leaves the transmission in drive and gets out.

I didn't have a problem with the gear lever....and it automatically goes into park from neutral after 30 sec.

I just posted on this a few minutes ago elsewhere. I have not had any problems with the shifter either.

Page 60 of the owners manual states that PARK is auto engaged as soon as you shut off the engine unless you are in N or the Comfort Access remote is in the ignition.

I will hae to test the time out and opening the door without being seat belted.

When I test drove the new X, I had a feeling BMW will be redesigning the shiffter functionality as it increases the risk of mistakes based on the funtionality of the old design and the transision learning curve between old and new designs. It was confusing but doable.

I ve got explanation from my dealer regarding the "P" position

So

Damn no ghost riding!! lololol

So if your moving slowly.... it will go into park? I have to try that.

I wish it would automatically engage the Parking Brake when you put it into park. (Or at least give me the opion in i Drive)