[ToddRGuy]

So, I remember people saying that they were annoyed because when they started their vehicles, it always reverted back to the standard mode and wouldn't retain sport mode.

This just came up in my YouTube shorts. Will this work in the G60?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CePRy4ZsdPQ

[finn123]

Originally Posted by ToddRGuy

So, I remember people saying that they were annoyed because when they started their vehicles, it always reverted back to the standard mode and wouldn't retain sport mode.

This just came up in my YouTube shorts. Will this work in the G60?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CePRy4ZsdPQ

You can choose any except sport

[ToddRGuy]

Originally Posted by finn123

You can choose any except sport

Well, that’s just dumb. Sigh.

[AiredaleDad]

I think they only want you to use Sport Mode on purpose. Probably to keep the efficiency numbers up. I sometimes get in and just put in drive twice, so the transmission goes into Sport mode, but don't actually trigger SPORT. I have the gestures set up for the 5-0-5 to open My Modes. But I wish it just switched to Sport. Or I can just tell "Jarvis" to switch to SPORT mode.

[MiGs550e]

Originally Posted by AiredaleDad

I think they only want you to use Sport Mode on purpose. Probably to keep the efficiency numbers up. I sometimes get in and just put in drive twice, so the transmission goes into Sport mode, but don't actually trigger SPORT. I have the gestures set up for the 5-0-5 to open My Modes. But I wish it just switched to Sport. Or I can just tell "Jarvis" to switch to SPORT mode.

Speaking of this. This is what I am doing. Is there any difference between starting vehicle and doing the Drive twice (to s) and going through myModes and selecting Sports mode that way?

[AiredaleDad]

Originally Posted by MiGs550e

Speaking of this. This is what I am doing. Is there any difference between starting vehicle and doing the Drive twice (to s) and going through myModes and selecting Sports mode that way?

Yes. The difference is that pulling the drive lever twice does not put the whole car in Sport mode. The bolsters don't tighten, the dash doesn't switch, and I am not sure what else doesn't happen, and the steering doesn't tighten. Only the engine and transmission goes into Sport mode. But the feel is not the same as when you go into SPORT mode, and then pull the drive lever again and instead of showing D it Shows S and whatever gear you are in. It stays automatic unless you touch one of the shift paddles. Then it is in Manual until you pull the drive lever again.

[MiGs550e]

Originally Posted by AiredaleDad

Yes. The difference is that pulling the drive lever twice does not put the whole car in Sport mode. The bolsters don't tighten, the dash doesn't switch, and I am not sure what else doesn't happen, and the steering doesn't tighten. Only the engine and transmission goes into Sport mode. But the feel is not the same as when you go into SPORT mode, and then pull the drive lever again and instead of showing D it Shows S and whatever gear you are in. It stays automatic unless you touch one of the shift paddles. Then it is in Manual until you pull the drive lever again.

I'll have to take note next time, however I'm pretty sure double tap the drive changes the instrument cluster and D changes to S[gear no.]. I'll try to notice the wheel play and suspension tightness next time, but that makes sense to me. thank you.

[geneatals]

regarding modes, has anyone noticed the random sounds/noises that gets pumped in with some of the other modes like expressive or relaxing....

I spend most of my time in efficient or sport. IIRC when I tried to set efficient for start mode I didn't have that option, might have to check that out again...

[Blue Sky]

Originally Posted by AiredaleDad

Yes. The difference is that pulling the drive lever twice does not put the whole car in Sport mode. The bolsters don't tighten, the dash doesn't switch, and I am not sure what else doesn't happen, and the steering doesn't tighten. Only the engine and transmission goes into Sport mode. But the feel is not the same as when you go into SPORT mode, and then pull the drive lever again and instead of showing D it Shows S and whatever gear you are in. It stays automatic unless you touch one of the shift paddles. Then it is in Manual until you pull the drive lever again.

So this sounds like the sport/manual transmission select using the shifter stalk on previous generations. My E39, E60 and F10 do this. You slide the selector stalk to the left (towards the driver, not sure if it is reversed in right-hand drive markets), and this puts the transmission into sport mode. The chassis settings are unchanged, you have to use the mode toggle to change the whole car to sport mode. At first after engaging sport mode, the transmission is in automatic sport and S is displayed on the dash instead of D. If you shift up or down with the center stalk, or use the steering wheel paddles, the transmission changes to Manual mode and the dash shows Mx , where x is the gear you are in such as M1. There is no way back to S automatic except for moving the lever to the right and dropping back to regular automatic D, then reengaging sport S moving the lever again.

The F10 550i has a cute party trick. If you have the lever over to the left (S or M mode), and then hit the start/stop button with foot on the brake and not engaging P park, the engine shuts off and then the shifter lever moves itself back to the normal drive position and engages P. On previous cars, there is just a lockout so you can’t engage park (or get the key out of the steering column) unless you get the shift lever into Park and you cannot get there directly from sport/manual mode position.

[LVBMW]

Originally Posted by geneatals

regarding modes, has anyone noticed the random sounds/noises that gets pumped in with some of the other modes like expressive or relaxing....

I spend most of my time in efficient or sport. IIRC when I tried to set efficient for start mode I didn't have that option, might have to check that out again...

You cannot set efficient as the startup mode. I think you’re referring to the way iconic sounds which are different with each mode.

[LVBMW]

Originally Posted by finn123

You can choose any except sport

No, you cannot select efficient as the start up mode either.