BMW M3 Convertible 2005 - Manual (Page 64)

64 Vehicle Memory, Key Memory
How the system functions
You have probably frequently wished
that you could configure individual
functions of your vehicles to reflect your
own personal requirements. In engi-
neering your vehicle, BMW has pro-
vided for a number of options for per-
sonal adjustment that can be
programmed into your vehicle 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. You can have up to four
different basic settings adjusted for four
different persons. The only require-
ment is that each person uses his or her
own remote control key.
When your vehicle is unlocked with the
remote control, the vehicle recognizes
the individual user by means of a data
exchange with the key, and makes
adjustments accordingly.
Distinguishing between keys
In order for you to be able to distinguish
between different keys, colored decals
are supplied together with the keys.
What the system can do
Your BMW center can provide you with
details on the possibilities that the Vehi-
cle and Key Memory systems offer.
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 that can serve as
acknowledgment for locking and
unlocking the vehicle, refer to
page
29
> Activates/deactivates the 'Follow me
home' lamps function, refer to 90
> Activates/deactivates daytime driv-
ing lamps, refer to page 90
> 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
85
> Switches on rear window defroster
automatically, refer to page 97
> After giving an ice warning, the
onboard computer display returns to
the previous setting, refer to page
83 .
Examples for Key Memory:
> Locks the vehicle automatically after
you start off, refer to page 32
> Automatically moves the seat and
outside mirror into position for the
programmed driver when unlocking
the vehicle, refer to page
51
> Automatic tilting of the passenger-
side mirror, refer to Automatic curb
monitor, page
52
> After the engine is started, calls up
the last selected driving program for
each shifting mode, refer to page
73 .
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