BMW 330Ci Convertible 2005 - Manual (Page 68)

68 Vehicle Memory, Key Memory
How the system functions
No doubt you have reflected at one
time or another on how great it would
be if you could permanently configure
your vehicle's various features and
adjustments to mirror your own individ-
ual preferences. In engineering your
vehicle, BMW has provided for a num-
ber of options for personal adjustment
that can be programmed into your vehi-
cle at your BMW center.
The available configuration data fall into
two categories, according to whether
their primary orientation is the vehicle –
Vehicle Memory – or the individual –
Key Memory. Provided that each per-
son has a separate remote-control key,
you can have your BMW center enter
basic adjustment data for up to four
individuals in the system.
The system then relies on a bilateral
data exchange to identify the individual
user and executes the selected settings
whenever the remote control unit is
used to disengage the door locks.
Distinguishing between keys
Color-coded decals have been pro-
vided to help you distinguish individual
keys with different settings.
What the system can do
Your BMW center can provide you with
details on the capabilities of the Vehicle
Memory and Key Memory systems.
You will see this symbol through-
out the Owner's Manual. It is to
remind you at appropriate places of the
settings that are available to you.
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Examples for Vehicle Memory:
> Various signals as acknowledgment
when locking or unlocking your vehi-
cle, refer to pages
29 , 31
> Activates/deactivates the 'Follow me
home' function, refer to page 95
> Activates/deactivates daytime driv-
ing lamps, refer to page 95
> Sets the units of measure for display-
ing time, outside temperature, dis-
tance traveled and fuel consumption
in the instrument cluster
> When you shift into Reverse, an
acoustic signal indicates that PDC
has been activated, refer to page
90
> Switches on rear window defroster
automatically, refer to
pages
102 , 107
> Activates/deactivates various alarm
system functions, refer to page 37
> After giving an ice warning, the
onboard computer display returns to
the previous setting, refer to page
88 .
Examples for Key Memory:
> Unlocks driver's door first, then the
vehicle's remaining locks, refer to
page
31
> Locks the vehicle automatically after
you start off, refer to page 32
> Automatically adjusts the driver's
seat to the personal programmed
settings when the vehicle is
unlocked, refer to page
55
> Automatic tilting of the passenger-
side mirror, refer to Automatic curb
monitor, page
56 .
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