Adjusting sound levels of chimes, warnings, etc. ?

2012_135i · 01-05-2012, 01:49 PM

Aloha, everyone, hope this is the right place to post this.

I just took delivery of my 2012 135i coupe and noticed that the various interior chimes, warnings, and such, including the sound of the turn signal, are pretty loud. Is there any way to adjust the sound level of these things? I've RTFM but haven't been able to find anything on this. Any guidance would be appreciated. Hope I can turn these things down.

Best to all,
2012_135i

nato-main-man-5am · 01-11-2012, 09:15 AM

Chances are good, either in iDrive (can't tell you where because I don't have it) or in the "professional" head unit, you can adjust it.

In my non iDrive car, it is an option in the head unit in the same place (but second page, scroll right) as bass, treble, balance, fader, etc.

That said, even on the lowest setting, it's still obnoxiously loud. I'm considering disabling some of them via a custom coding hack from a local aftermarket shop.

Tom K. · 01-11-2012, 11:34 AM

While I doubt it is user adjustable, you might try operating the dash or steering wheel volume control while the chime is ringing. This method will adjust the volume for Navi voice instructions.

Tom

nato-main-man-5am · 01-12-2012, 11:39 PM

On my non idrive car there is an option on the head unti to adjust the gong level. The op hasn't said whether he has idrive so it's hard to advise.

INDPNDT · 01-26-2012, 02:30 AM

The "gong" volume setting, for non idrive, is in the bass/treble/fader secnd page... just scroll over. Now the question is - does it actually adjust? I've dropped mine as low as possible and as high as possible.. both volume settings are the same. Maybe I should bring it in and have BMW figure it out. (BTW, I have a 2011 135)

Harlequin · 01-26-2012, 03:18 AM

For iDrive cars it's under TONE Settings.

INDPNDT · 01-26-2012, 03:56 AM

I just read an article in the search that says the US spec cars have the volume settings for the "gong" disabled. You can adjust the settings all day but nothing happens. :-/ I'm not sure if this is also true on the idrive models but seems to be true for the non-idrive.

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2012_135i Lieutenant 36 Rep 469 Posts Drives: 2012 135i, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii iTrader: (0)	Adjusting sound levels of chimes, warnings, etc. ? Aloha, everyone, hope this is the right place to post this. I just took delivery of my 2012 135i coupe and noticed that the various interior chimes, warnings, and such, including the sound of the turn signal, are pretty loud. Is there any way to adjust the sound level of these things? I've RTFM but haven't been able to find anything on this. Any guidance would be appreciated. Hope I can turn these things down. Best to all, 2012_135i
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nato-main-man-5am special 35 Rep 857 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California iTrader: (10)	Chances are good, either in iDrive (can't tell you where because I don't have it) or in the "professional" head unit, you can adjust it. In my non iDrive car, it is an option in the head unit in the same place (but second page, scroll right) as bass, treble, balance, fader, etc. That said, even on the lowest setting, it's still obnoxiously loud. I'm considering disabling some of them via a custom coding hack from a local aftermarket shop. __________________ Euro spec wide mirrors; sport wheel + paddles; staggered sport rims with Conti ExtremeContact DW. JL Audio 600/6 + technic harness; Gladen Audio 8" Woofers + musicarnw adapters; Morel Hybrid Ovations.
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	While I doubt it is user adjustable, you might try operating the dash or steering wheel volume control while the chime is ringing. This method will adjust the volume for Navi voice instructions. Tom
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01-12-2012, 11:39 PM	#4
nato-main-man-5am special 35 Rep 857 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California iTrader: (10)	On my non idrive car there is an option on the head unti to adjust the gong level. The op hasn't said whether he has idrive so it's hard to advise. __________________ Euro spec wide mirrors; sport wheel + paddles; staggered sport rims with Conti ExtremeContact DW. JL Audio 600/6 + technic harness; Gladen Audio 8" Woofers + musicarnw adapters; Morel Hybrid Ovations.
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01-26-2012, 02:30 AM	#5
INDPNDT Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 293 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport, BSM/Coral Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	The "gong" volume setting, for non idrive, is in the bass/treble/fader secnd page... just scroll over. Now the question is - does it actually adjust? I've dropped mine as low as possible and as high as possible.. both volume settings are the same. Maybe I should bring it in and have BMW figure it out. (BTW, I have a 2011 135)
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Harlequin Brigadier General 331 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: F32 Coupé Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia BMW Club QLD Member iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 428i M-Sport [8.40] 2012 1M Coupé [9.25] 2011 135i M-Sport [9.14]	For iDrive cars it's under TONE Settings. __________________
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INDPNDT Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 293 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport, BSM/Coral Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	I just read an article in the search that says the US spec cars have the volume settings for the "gong" disabled. You can adjust the settings all day but nothing happens. :-/ I'm not sure if this is also true on the idrive models but seems to be true for the non-idrive.
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