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The Modes
iDRIVE's are equipped with a very intuitive display and settings menu for easy use,
there are 4 settings that offer different modes for different driving styles and
conditions.
Normal Mode (--)
Normal mode is simply a replication of the factory settings, essentially the iDRIVE
is switched off.
Economy Mode (E)
Economy mode has 9 settings that reduce the response from the pedal - it
generally only results in a slight reduction in fuel economy, but with a dampened
response it can be particularly handy in situations such as 4wding, towing, beach
driving etc.
Ultimate Performance Mode (U)
Ultimate performance mode has 9 settings and can be grouped into three stages:
• Ultimate mode 1-3: Everyday driving with smooth acceleration
• Ultimate mode 4-6: Sportier, more responsive acceleration, great for use around
town where short bursts of acceleration are needed
• Ultimate mode 7-9: Strap yourself in and activate launch control, instant throttle
response, beast mode, don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Automatic Control (AC)
Automatic control is essentially a set and forget mode. Most fly-by-wire accelerator
systems have two potentiometers, one to measure how hard you press the pedal
andthe other to measure how far you’ve pushed the pedal. In automatic mode the
Idrive can determine these measures for you and adjust the throttle response to
suit. For most drivers, it can take a few days to get used to the iDRIVE, it’s different
modes and what works best for them. We recommend starting on or around
Ultimate Mode 4 (U4), this gives the driver plenty of throttle response to notice a
substantial difference, without being too much to handle off the bat. Once the driver
is comfortable with the different Ultimate Mode settings, then we recommend
experimenting with Automatic Mode.
