But as you say... This years model might just beep, next years model will beep three times and then shut down.
Give an inch and they will take a mile. Until folks start asking about these features and state “then I won’t buy it” if they do.
File a complaint with the federal safety regulators explaining that it is a driving attention distraction and safety hazard. Enough do his and they will have to recall them to disable the feature.
But as a mechanic, I’ll bet you can have a dealer disable it for you. I would ask if you haven’t yet. :)
I will ask. I spent a couple of hours trying to disable it… looking through the owners manual and checking settings. Couldn’t find a way