Electric speaker fitted.

Baron UK · 05-05-2015, 04:46 PM

Hi. I ordered my i8 with the speaker to generate a noise with the understanding I could turn it off if I wished.

Seems this is not the case...

Or does somebody know different

Carac · 05-05-2015, 05:21 PM

I believe it is always on when below a certain speed and in electric drive if you have it, but I'm not sure. I never found a setting in the iDrive.

kip1 · 05-05-2015, 05:25 PM

I did this too as it will be mandatory in 2019, but the brochure specifically said IT CAN BE TURNED OFF!!! It shouldbe on as default. There is no idrive menu?

Page 65 in the owners manual:

Acoustic pedestrian protection
Depending on the country-specific version, the
system generates a continuous driving noise
during electric driving up to approx.
20 mph/30 km/h.
A speaker system broadcasts the noise to the
surroundings.
As a result, other traffic participants, e.g. pedestrians
or cyclists, can better perceive the
vehicle.
Switching on/off
Depending on the country-specific version, the
system is automatically active after every driving-
off or the system can be set on the Control
Display.
1. "Settings"
2. "Pedestr. Protection"
3. "Activate"

Baron UK · 05-05-2015, 06:14 PM

Thanks Kip. Ill take a look tomorrow

Baron UK · 05-06-2015, 06:05 PM

Spot on. My I rep at BMW was pleased too

JasH · 05-12-2015, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kip1

1. "Settings"
2. "Pedestr. Protection"
3. "Activate"

Kip, won't that deactivate other pedestrian protection features too? e.g. the sonic/camera (not sure of technology used) system?

Aye-eight · 06-10-2015, 03:06 PM

My problem is, I can toggle it on and off all day long. Even with the windows down and driving along a wall, I can't tell the difference from inside the car. Has anyone ever actually heard that noise?

Baron UK · 06-14-2015, 01:12 PM

Yes its a low pitched electric motorish sound. Hardly worth the effort

kip1 · 06-17-2015, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasH

Kip, won't that deactivate other pedestrian protection features too? e.g. the sonic/camera (not sure of technology used) system?

Sorry, missed your post and was on a longer trip. This only turns the sound off. Protective systems are under the button with a miniature car with a green circle around it on the dash board. If it is green, all protection systems are on.

JasH · 06-23-2015, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kip1

Sorry, missed your post and was on a longer trip. This only turns the sound off. Protective systems are under the button with a miniature car with a green circle around it on the dash board. If it is green, all protection systems are on.

That's good to know

Although I did not opt for a speaker anyway....as I wanted my i8 to have a "stealth mode" for creeping up on pedestrians

Louv · 06-24-2015, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasH

That's good to know

Although I did not opt for a speaker anyway....as I wanted my i8 to have a "stealth mode" for creeping up on pedestrians

Stealth Mode can also be used for hunting small furry animals. Just saying.

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kip1 Captain 168 Rep 774 Posts Drives: X5M50d Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: - iTrader: (0)	I did this too as it will be mandatory in 2019, but the brochure specifically said IT CAN BE TURNED OFF!!! It shouldbe on as default. There is no idrive menu? Page 65 in the owners manual: Acoustic pedestrian protection Depending on the country-specific version, the system generates a continuous driving noise during electric driving up to approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. A speaker system broadcasts the noise to the surroundings. As a result, other traffic participants, e.g. pedestrians or cyclists, can better perceive the vehicle. Switching on/off Depending on the country-specific version, the system is automatically active after every driving- off or the system can be set on the Control Display. 1. "Settings" 2. "Pedestr. Protection" 3. "Activate"
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Baron UK Private First Class 52 Rep 183 Posts Drives: Ionic silver i8 & RR vogue v8 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	Thanks Kip. Ill take a look tomorrow
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Baron UK Private First Class 52 Rep 183 Posts Drives: Ionic silver i8 & RR vogue v8 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	Yes its a low pitched electric motorish sound. Hardly worth the effort
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