Numpty egear question

[AndrewD]

If you switch off and pull the key out in "N" the car emits a beep, but not if you leave it in gear (1st or 2nd). As far as I can see, the manual doesn't explain why. Is this just to warn you that you're relying on the handbrake only, or is there a mechanically sympathetic reason why you should leave it in gear?

[autocraft]

M3 CSL does the same.

[AndrewD]

Still none the wiser

[cronk-flakes]

On the topic of numpty E-gear questions...

What happens if you are driving at 60 odd MPH and happen to accidentally put it into 'N' (I presume by pulling both paddles) and you find yourself in 'N' at 60?

Do you just 'shift up' and it finds the correct gear? Or do you suddenly blow the engine up by putting it into first?

I assume the first, but just wanted to clarify. It's been bugging me

[AndrewD]

Oi, go find your own thread. Mine was a numpty question, yours is, well...

[jeremyc]

Is it to remind you that you've actually got two legs to walk on when you get out of the car?

No idea why it doesn't warn you when in gear though

[Scope]

I think the beep means "Remember - This is an Italian car and therefore the handbrake is useless, don't say I didn't warn you"

[AndrewD]

jeremyc said:

Is it to remind you that you've actually got two legs to walk on when you get out of the car?

No idea why it doesn't warn you when in gear though

Jeremy, I'm surprised at you, this is the second serious question I have asked on here and you're there ready with your mocking tone

[AndrewD]

Scope said:

I think the beep means "Remember - This is an Italian car and therefore the handbrake is useless, don't say I didn't warn you"

You might be right. The beep is done in quite a mocking tone

[polar8]

Pretty sure its a safety mechanism to stop rolling if handbrake fails - sure I read it in the manual somewhere. You can hit neutral at any speed (anmd blip her) and re-engage - it selects the appropriate gear. Fun.

Want to say - the sound this car makes when you floor it in third at very low revs is worth every penny...

[Pork]

As above, I think it is to remind you to leave the car in gear. Every manual I've had I've left in gear (in case of handbrake faliure) and I think the bleep is to remind you to do the same in the e-gear

AFKA LittleBro, name changed to avoid people assuming I am 12 years old.

[andrew.]

polar8 said:

You can hit neutral at any speed (anmd blip her) and re-engage - it selects very approximately the appropriate gear. Fun.

efa

[marcusjames]

Ask your dealer over dinner tomorrow night.

[AndrewD]

marcusjames said:

Ask your dealer over dinner tomorrow night.

[br d]

My F430 does this too, took me a while to figure out why it was beeping. It even states in the owners manual that the car should always be left in first, whether it's a manual box or F1.

[Maff]

Yep, its to tell you to leave it in gear, and for a good reason!

I left my car in N with the handbrake on, on a slight hill after a good thrashing. Needless to say the heat in the disks causes them to contract when cooling down, thus meaning the handbrake looses grip on the disk.

Result was my car rolling down the hill hitting a parked M3 CSL.

Edited by Maff on Saturday 8th November 12:26

[bromers2]

Doesn't everyone leave their car in gear when they park up ? Especially if the brakes are very hot - otherwise the fluid can boil on some cars.

Beep is to warn you to leave it in gear, same on 360F1.