Probably Dumb Questions

[dribs15]

While we are on the topic of "probably dumb questions"..

Is it just me (don't answer that ) or is it a lot harder to get the trunk to pop/open than it needs to be? Yesterday, I parked my 5VBW in the garage, made sure the unlock button had been pressed, turned the car off, got out and went to the trunk. Could not get the trunk to open by pressing the button on the trunk. I then pressed the trunk release button on the key fob 2x. Trunk still refused to open. I then pressed the standard unlock button on the key fob 2x and pressed the trunk unlock key fob button 2x (unnecessary, I know, car was already fully unlocked), same result. I then opened the driver's door and tried to press the trunk pop button there. It would depress but not unlock the trunk.

Finally, after getting irritated, I pressed the "start button" ( I hate these things btw) and got to what appeared to be accessory/steering unlock mode (not ignition/dash lights mode or engine running mode) and the dang thing unlocked/opened.

I admit I have not delved deep into the owner's manual (partly because I would much rather have a paper manual than stare at a screen any more than I have to).

Is this normal behavior?

What I wouldn't give for a cable actuated trunk release...

I have a '22 5BW and have had this happen a couple of times during my first year of ownership. But it has not happened since then in the subsequent 3 years. It is very odd. Same resolution for me. Started the car and trunk worked again. I chalked it up to electric gremlins.

Hopefully you just have the same glitch that @jwolf99 had... But if continues go to dealer. That is not normal and not in the manual.

 

[TexasHawkeye]

While we are on the topic of "probably dumb questions"..

Is it just me (don't answer that ) or is it a lot harder to get the trunk to pop/open than it needs to be? Yesterday, I parked my 5VBW in the garage, made sure the unlock button had been pressed, turned the car off, got out and went to the trunk. Could not get the trunk to open by pressing the button on the trunk. I then pressed the trunk release button on the key fob 2x. Trunk still refused to open. I then pressed the standard unlock button on the key fob 2x and pressed the trunk unlock key fob button 2x (unnecessary, I know, car was already fully unlocked), same result. I then opened the driver's door and tried to press the trunk pop button there. It would depress but not unlock the trunk.

Finally, after getting irritated, I pressed the "start button" ( I hate these things btw) and got to what appeared to be accessory/steering unlock mode (not ignition/dash lights mode or engine running mode) and the dang thing unlocked/opened.

I admit I have not delved deep into the owner's manual (partly because I would much rather have a paper manual than stare at a screen any more than I have to).

Is this normal behavior?

What I wouldn't give for a cable actuated trunk release...

I have a 4bw and my trunk has had some issues before as well. It’s annoying.

 

[CT4-Venom]

LOL, tech minded people...I guess the fact that I read the owners manual makes me an IT expert!

That had to be one hell of a read!

 

[CaddyAg]

For 2 - if you are constantly pressing "V" mode, I would recommend you just configure "My Mode" instead. "My Mode" can be configured in the car settings and is just as customizable as V Mode. You can switch to "My Mode" by toggling your mode selector near the stick. The "V" mode is moreso meant for either short burst shenanigans on the street or using it on the track.

Thanks for the tip! I’ll try this and makes sense.

 

[CaddyAg]

Selecting the Alert Timing
The Collision Alert control is on the steering
wheel. Press[to set the FCA timing to
Far, Medium, or Near. The first button press
shows the current setting on the DIC.
Additional button presses will change this
setting. The chosen setting will remain until
it is changed and will affect the timing of
both the Collision Alert and the Tailgating
Alert features. The timing of both alerts will
vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the
vehicle speed, the farther away the alert will
occur. Consider traffic and weather
conditions when selecting the alert timing.
The range of selectable alert timings may
not be appropriate for all drivers and driving
conditions.

2) When I press my V-button on steering wheel, it puts the car into my preferred settings and shows it on the screen. That screen stays up until I manually hit the X in top left corner. Other screens seem to go back to what I was viewing before after some wait period. Is there a way to have the V-button screen automatically turn off without manually closing it out? I hit the V-button nearly every time I drive.

My 2024 reverts back to the previous screen.

3) Good lord is the front crash alert sensitive! Probably means I get too close to cars in front of me, but my car is constantly alerting me (HUD warning and seat vibrate) that I am about to get in a wreck (so far, no wrecks). Is this setting adjustable?

FCA can be disabled through vehicle
personalization. To view available settings
for this feature, touch the Settings icon on
the infotainment home page. Select
“Vehicle” to display the list of available
options and select “Collision/Detection
Systems”.

Haha, I thought the gap setting was for auto cruise control which I don’t have instead of the crash alert sensitivity. So the answer to #1 addresses #3. See I knew these were dumb questions

 

[BW56M]

See I knew these were dumb questions

Nah! Nothing dumber than the unasked question.

 

[huemangos]

Can I add a dumb question too?
Just got a 24 5BW and the track gauge display theme doesn't work quite the same as the 4BW. Is the only RPM indicator just the raw number for RPMs instead of filling the upper "wings"?

 

[shbox]

Haha, I thought the gap setting was for auto cruise control which I don’t have instead of the crash alert sensitivity. So the answer to #1 addresses #3. See I knew these were dumb questions

If equipped with both it does both.

 

[vagabond]

Can I add a dumb question too?
Just got a 24 5BW and the track gauge display theme doesn't work quite the same as the 4BW. Is the only RPM indicator just the raw number for RPMs instead of filling the upper "wings"?

In track mode it'll begin filling the wings once you're in higher RPMs. Sport has a more traditional tach if needed. Similar story w/ the HUD.