Buttons under the steering wheel

waqiidepp · 08-14-2021, 02:00 PM

Hey folks. Can someone tell me what are the three buttons on the left of the steering wheel in the picture below. What package would they be on in a 2018 M3

Jason60051 · 08-14-2021, 02:32 PM

Driver assistance package. Lane departure warning, collision warning, and blind spot monitoring.

IVM3 · 08-14-2021, 02:33 PM

The buttons are to turn on or off the blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, and emergency front collision alert. It's part of the drivers assistance package in earlier models, not sure of 2018

SD ///M4 · 08-14-2021, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by IVM3

The buttons are to turn on or off the blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, and emergency front collision alert. It's part of the drivers assistance package in earlier models, not sure of 2018

It's the same for 2018. We ordered this for my wife's 2018 M3 CP.

MJ6 · 08-14-2021, 04:02 PM

Those buttons are part of the optional "I lack vehicular spatial awareness" package

NickyC · 08-14-2021, 04:26 PM

Garbage you don't need. The extra cubby hole (which is WELL hidden) you get without those buttons is 1000x better, that's where I keep a backup 9mm Kimber.

MW F82 ///M4 · 08-14-2021, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NickyC

Garbage you don't need. The extra cubby hole (which is WELL hidden) you get without those buttons is 1000x better, that's where I keep a backup 9mm Kimber.

Well done. I keep a backup .38 special in that cubby… fits perfectly!

Kilabyte · 08-14-2021, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MW F82 ///M4

Well done. I keep a backup .38 special in that cubby… fits perfectly!

Holds a grenade perfectly as well.

Slowphiveo · 08-14-2021, 05:20 PM

One of them is an eject button.

NickyC · 08-14-2021, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MW F82 ///M4

Well done. I keep a backup .38 special in that cubby… fits perfectly!

Exactly, nicely done as well! The spot is so hidden I think I was six months into ownership of my first M4 before I even knew it was there. I figured it out on accident lol!

My 18 Comp M4 didn't have it because it had the stupid lane assist or whatever so I was out of luck, but my 15 F80 is once again back to packing a backup!!

Suds · 08-14-2021, 09:00 PM

That middle button will scare the hell out of you on the track if you forget to turn it off! A big red thing appears in the HUD!
I’m kind of used to it now, just reach down between corners on the track and push at it.

Rjl1027 · 08-16-2021, 02:57 PM

I opted out of these features. My Lexus RX has them and they’re more annoying than useful.

dallastide · 08-16-2021, 03:49 PM

The storage compartment is way more useful than the nannies this package adds. Sunglasses holder for me.

Kilabyte · 08-17-2021, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dallastide

The storage compartment is way more useful than the nannies this package adds. Sunglasses holder for me.

My sunglasses holder is the driver's "oh shit" handle replacement: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...f_=as_li_ss_tl

Does anyone have the part number? I for one would like to have that storage and can't see why 3 stupid buttons that are pressed once a year take that away. IMHO those are pretty much set it and forget it functions, I have the first 2 on, the blind spot detection isn't bad as your steering wheel rumbles if you put a blinker on while having another car near you (or maybe it's rumbling because I'm using blinkers, I'm doing it wrong aren't I?) Lane departure warning is useless to me. I'd rather have the hidden compartment to store my grenade.

SMGCFP · 08-17-2021, 08:59 AM

These buttons are useful for me. The car will brake for you if you're going to hit something. It may see a deer in the road before you do. Also, I tend to drive more in the center of a two lane road. It gives me more time to avoid animals coming from my right which is the harder way to spot. This will vibrate the steering wheel to let me know I'm drifting out of my lane.

It also saved me once when I was driving home from a late night and my phone slid off the front seat. I was going maybe 30 mph on a back road and another car was about 5 car length in front of me. I bent over to pick the phone up and the car slammed on the brakes, I almost crapped myself. The car in front of me stopped in the middle of the road for no apparent reason. I'd of rear ended the other car.

I know. I know. Nobody on this forum drives distracted and are better drivers that I am. On the street, I like the computers watching the road too. On the track, it's both hands at 9 & 3 and full attention.

I do like the gun compartment alternative. I have that going on in my X2 which doesn't have the driver's assistance.

dallastide · 08-17-2021, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kilabyte

My sunglasses holder is the driver's "oh shit" handle replacement: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...f_=as_li_ss_tl

Pretty cool. Never seen that before.

c4ss · 08-18-2021, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Kilabyte

My sunglasses holder is the driver's "oh shit" handle replacement: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...f_=as_li_ss_tl

Does anyone have the part number? I for one would like to have that storage and can't see why 3 stupid buttons that are pressed once a year take that away. IMHO those are pretty much set it and forget it functions, I have the first 2 on, the blind spot detection isn't bad as your steering wheel rumbles if you put a blinker on while having another car near you (or maybe it's rumbling because I'm using blinkers, I'm doing it wrong aren't I?) Lane departure warning is useless to me. I'd rather have the hidden compartment to store my grenade.

Did this as well. Easily a top 5 mod.

deeldoo · 08-18-2021, 01:23 PM

Extra weight

cptclutch · 03-19-2023, 11:32 AM

Sorry to bump this old thread but any idea why this car only has 2 buttons there? I've only seen the 3.

hC1001 · 03-20-2023, 11:56 AM

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Sorry to bump this old thread but any idea why this car only has 2 buttons there? I've only seen the 3.

Looks like lane departure and blindspot...

slowturbo · 03-23-2023, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by NickyC

Garbage you don't need. The extra cubby hole (which is WELL hidden) you get without those buttons is 1000x better, that's where I keep a backup 9mm Kimber.

I didnt even know there was a cubby! I will have to go check

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NickyC Lieutenant General 17439 Rep 10,645 Posts Drives: M4 CS. Former G82, x2 F82, F80 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jacked out of my mind iTrader: (23)	Garbage you don't need. The extra cubby hole (which is WELL hidden) you get without those buttons is 1000x better, that's where I keep a backup 9mm Kimber.
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dallastide Private First Class 169 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 / 2019 X3 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	The storage compartment is way more useful than the nannies this package adds. Sunglasses holder for me.
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SMGCFP Lieutenant 583 Rep 512 Posts Drives: '20 F82 M4 '23 G05 x40i MSport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Helena, MT/Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	These buttons are useful for me. The car will brake for you if you're going to hit something. It may see a deer in the road before you do. Also, I tend to drive more in the center of a two lane road. It gives me more time to avoid animals coming from my right which is the harder way to spot. This will vibrate the steering wheel to let me know I'm drifting out of my lane. It also saved me once when I was driving home from a late night and my phone slid off the front seat. I was going maybe 30 mph on a back road and another car was about 5 car length in front of me. I bent over to pick the phone up and the car slammed on the brakes, I almost crapped myself. The car in front of me stopped in the middle of the road for no apparent reason. I'd of rear ended the other car. I know. I know. Nobody on this forum drives distracted and are better drivers that I am. On the street, I like the computers watching the road too. On the track, it's both hands at 9 & 3 and full attention. I do like the gun compartment alternative. I have that going on in my X2 which doesn't have the driver's assistance.
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