Shift/Engine/Steering/Suspension settings

[Billy_Whizzzz]

Posted this on another thread and had no response so but thought I might have more luck here: New X3M Comp arriving this week and I’m in the position of never having had an automatic car before. However, I’ve had loads of BMWs with adaptive suspension and M Cars with adjustable steering, dampers and throttle response. Just so I’m clear, in the X3, the only thing that adjusts shift speed is the button on the gear selector lever, so effectively there are 4 settings:

1 for shift (on lever)
Then Separate buttons for
2 engine map
3 suspension
4 steering

My confusion is surely the shift is affected by engine map... or maybe not? Is the ONLY thing that affects shifting the button with 3 settings on the lever...?

And - what settings to most people have all 4 separate items most of the time?

[Max Maxasson]

I would suggest to start with.
Comfort steering
Efficient throttle
Comfort Suspension.
Gear setting 2

After the running in service.
Comfort steering
Efficient throttle for motorways....Sports throttle round town...Sport plus for maximum attack.
Comfort suspension round town...Sport if pressing on.
Gear setting 2