Key Memory is only activated when using keyless entry. If the driver's door is unlocked manually, no electronic input is Heating/A/C blower speed, heated or cooled air distribution, automatic blower setting. Most programming of Key Memory requires the use of BMW scan tools DIS or MoDiC. However, features such as IHKA blower speed and temperature store automatically without the use of scan tools.Īvailable Key Memory functions vary based on vehicle equipment. The functions that can be set include: Whenever one of the FZV keys is used to lock or unlock the car, the user is identified by the GM V. A maximum of four keys can be programmed with the Key Memory feature. The use of the personalized key then triggers Car Memory functions such as heating/A/C (IHKA) settings or memory seat position adjustment. Instrument cluster display units (for example: km vs. miles) Seat and mirror preferences (triggered by Key Memory)
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Interior and external lighting preferences
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Interior light activation when central locking is used
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The functions that can be set using Car Memory include:Īlarm system (DWA) features such as arming/disarming with keyless entry (FZV), activation of tilt sensor or interior sensor The owner is provided with a list of systems that can be customized. Prior to vehicle delivery, the BMW scan tool DIS or MoDiC is used to code the driver preferences into the appropriate control modules. Thereafter these choices cannot be changed without recoding with a BMW scan tool. Lock/unlock the vehicle. This is a requirement of the Key Memory feature, covered below.Ī number of features and functions can be customized to the driver(s) preference. The identity of the vehicle user is provided by a signal from the keyless entry system (FZV).Ĭar Memory and Key Memory are actually two separate functions, although they are marketed as a combined feature.