BMW Launch Control Tutorial

BMW of Ridgefield teaches us how to launch a BMW full speed using the Launch Control feature in this 2014 BMW M5. Watch Service Manager Dan demonstrate how to safely activate Launch Control in your BMW today.

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This an instructional video for demonstration purposes only. Vehicle operated by a experienced driver on a closed course. Launch Control feature should be performed under safe conditions by an experienced driver. Using this feature multiple times may not be covered under warranty or maintenance contract.

[tkeaney]

These steps are broken down into what exactly needs to be turned on or off. Once the switches are done inside an M1 or M2 button on the steering wheel, it becomes a one button push. Bmw of Ridgefield is telling us exactly what needs to be done in order to make launch control work, not everything you need to do immediately before using it.

[mel]

How ridiculously complicated? How about full braking, press a button that says launch control (automatically configures everything), floor the throttle, release the brake? Even better if the brake is fully depressed at any time and in any mode and the throttle is then fully depressed launch control is immediately active temporarily re-configuring all the required settings, you then just release the brake?

[Teqnyq]

Damn you forgot the 3 lamb sacrifices to the ///M gods - At least a day before you need to launch 🤣

[Gossalini]

A New model was released whilst I carried out launch control 👨🏽‍🦼

[stevefowler]

I own a 2016 BMW 550i M Sport and all I have to do is Select Sport + on the driving mode, Foot on the brake, Gear selector in Shift mode and press the go pedal to the floor until you feel the button depress, and release the brake....she comes out like a scalded dog, squeals the tires when she hits 2nd gear and sometimes chirps 3rd gear...0 to 60 is damn fast and she gets to the electronically limited 155 mph pretty quickly too.

[mega]

Why not just have a button for that 🤦🏾‍♂️

[FredFlintstone]

Wow sweet! I gotta try this on my '13 M5!

[alexordonez]

I have a 428i coupe. All I have to do is put it in sport +, shift it to s1, and then when I firmly press the break with my left foot and press the accelerator with my right, without even flooring it it says launch control with the checkered flags on my dash. It does this without having to press down the accelerator all the way. I don't know what difference it makes.

[ronniejanuszki]

This takes, what? A second?
Flip your lever over, press the Sport+ button, brake and accelerate hard, let go.
If you have trouble following four subsequent directions I apologize.

[foecartel]

What does it mean when you’re on first gear holding the break down and when you press the throttle it doesn’t want to rev past 1RPM?

[sebas]

Can I do it in a 218i gran router 7 seater 2018??

[unknownkosmos]

Shift mode from 1-3 increase rpm, but will help better for speed increase? Any problems if in use all time shift mode on 3 level? Gearbox or engine? Thanks for answer.

[xxkissit]

He lost me after step 2 what was bmw thinking i wonder if my 2014 550 msport has it

[Robyn]

and u still cant launch control in mdm mode ?

[Zangetzu]

Better read a chess game manual next time than watching this video.

[SunsetRC]

I Sorry guys, but I like procedures....

[zeetran]

Got a m4 same bs. I think BMW intended to make it that complicated so ppl don't fcuk up they trans

[turbos]

Wow all the little boys whining it’s to complicated !
I guess walking and chewing gum is a challenge as well.
BMW has done this intentionally as this is DANGEROUS and discouraged. Now for those who have skills this is an instantaneous action no effect.
This video makes it look hard when I had my M5 the F2 button was already programmed so I just hit the brake gas and push the shifter forward and go. Just that easy.

[frankparth]

Just got my rear end kicked by a Tesla because of how ridiculously difficult this is. Can't wait to sell my M2! My WRX had no issues with this. It was as simple as pushing in the clutch, putting the car in first, slamming the gas(which would limit it by cobb tuning set RPM) and driving off. By the time I pulled up to the stop light I was only half way through this process when the light turned green. At which point I just floored it in Sport+ and got my rear end kicked. This is pathetic. Can't believe I spent over $80k on my M2, added the Dinan P1 power package and still got embarrassed. Done with BMW for good!

[YoHoosierDaddy]

Simple 4 steps: Sport+, Brake firmly, Floor accelerate paddle, Release brake. And you're off.