Steering wheel retraction

[leosayer]

Does anyone know if it's possible for me to stop the steering wheel from retracting towards the dashboard when I take the key out of the slot? Either that or get it to 'park' itself in a different position.

Thanks

[X5Sport]

Unless there's a reprogramming option hidden in the 'Dealer side' of the system, I thought it was a single position for parking.  I've not (yet) seen a reference to any alternate options.  Certainly mine only ever went to one factory set position when the key was removed.  The X6 is the same.

Richard

[gchristofi]

[quote="leosayer"]
Does anyone know if it's possible for me to stop the steering wheel from retracting towards the dashboard when I take the key out of the slot? Either that or get it to 'park' itself in a different position.

Thanks
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Are you a getaway driver worried about losing a few seconds as the fuzz turn up?

[Don Coffey]

Very much doubt it.  The wheel retracts to allow the most amount of room for exiting and entering the vehicle.  As had as I try, I can't think of any reason why parking to a different position would be of advantage, maybe you could let us know what you want to archive?

Don

[leosayer]

I've got long legs and find it easier to exit with steering wheel away from the dash.

[Don Coffey]

[quote="leosayer"]
I've got long legs and find it easier to exit with steering wheel away from the dash.
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Ok I can see where you are coming from.  I wonder if you approached your local dealer, if they could look into your request?

Don

[leosayer]

I had a play today to see if I could find a way to do it.

I discovered that you can stop the retraction mid-flow if you give the steering wheel stalk a nudge just after you take the key out of the dashboard.

That'll do me. I will ask the dealer when it's next in.