hazard switch

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jonnyfive

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 Berkshire
Is it just me or does any one El's accidently hit the Hazard switch when releasing the hand break this happens to me 50% of the time. :headbang:
 
No, you must have big clumsy hands :) . Though, I accidently hit it sometimes when I want to lock the doors when I'm already driving along :o
IMO - the door lock switch should be moved somewhere else, not next to the hazard lights button.
 
Nope, just you then :wink:

Although I can never find the damn hazard switch when I need it - stopping on double yellows, hatchings and other BMW-exclusive parking areas... :lol:
 
I did it once the other day, and weirdest thing was as i was about to pull away i was thinking 'where is the hazards switch?' lol and by chance hit it with elbow.
 
a11y said:
Although I can never find the damn hazard switch when I need it - stopping on double yellows, hatchings and other BMW-exclusive parking areas... :lol:
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I dont collect my BMW till Friday but I was hoping the dealer would bring this up, I am also looking forward to being able to hog the outside lane on the motorway and flash at anyone who doesnt have a BMW to move over.

Also what is the etiquette when meeting another BMW that is not progressing swiftly enough, do they have to yield and go drive with the plebians? :D
 
jonnyfive said:
Is it just me or does any one El's accidently hit the Hazard switch when releasing the hand break this happens to me 50% of the time. :headbang:
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Not just you - i manage to bash it when releasing the handbrake from time to time.
 
a11y said:
Although I can never find the damn hazard switch when I need it - stopping on double yellows, hatchings and other BMW-exclusive parking areas... :lol:
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X2

Someone gives me way.. and i spend ages looking for it to thank them!!
 
DRL said:
I did it once the other day, and weirdest thing was as i was about to pull away i was thinking 'where is the hazards switch?' lol and by chance hit it with elbow.
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Elbow? How long are your arms?
 
When I first got the Z4 I used to hit the hazard switch fairly regularly with my index finger knuckle... I had to consciously change the way I held the handbrake to stop this happening.
I don't think I could contort myself enough to hit it with my elbow, though... is the switch in a different position on some cars?
 
richtea78 said:
Also what is the etiquette when meeting another BMW that is not progressing swiftly enough, do they have to yield and go drive with the plebians? :D
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You flag them down and insist that they sell the car as they don't know how to drive it and are in danger of giving BMW drivers a good name
 
Nosa said:
richtea78 said:
Also what is the etiquette when meeting another BMW that is not progressing swiftly enough, do they have to yield and go drive with the plebians? :D
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You flag them down and insist that they sell the car as they don't know how to drive it and are in danger of giving BMW drivers a good name
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:rofl:
 
Nosa said:
richtea78 said:
Also what is the etiquette when meeting another BMW that is not progressing swiftly enough, do they have to yield and go drive with the plebians? :D
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You flag them down and insist that they sell the car as they don't know how to drive it and are in danger of giving BMW drivers a good name
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Incidentally, I have found myself driving more like a **** since I got my bimmer! :rofl:
I used to be polite and friendly when I was driving my Smart :driving:
 
Never done this myself but i do think its in a dangerous place as in my last car why do they put them way down there i often find i have to glance down to hit it would be better on the door next to window switches
 
I have inadvertently hit the button a few times! Crap positioning of the switch IMO. Especially when you got hands bigger than Jeremy beadles right!
 
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