Car memory, key memory – BMW 01 41 0 155 307 User Manual

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Mirrors

Car Memory, Key Memory

Interior rearview mirror with
automatic dimming feature

By responding to the effects of ambient
light and the glare from following traffic,
this mirror automatically dims through
an infinitely-variable range.

The mirror switches to its clear,
undimmed mode whenever the trans-
mission is placed in reverse gear
(selector lever in "Reverse").

For proper functioning of the mirror, be
sure that the two photocells are unob-
structed and clean. One of the photo-
cells (arrow) is positioned in the mirror's
glass, while the other is slightly offset
on the opposite side of the mirror.

For an explanation of the electro-
chromic technology used in this mirror,
refer to page

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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
included several user-defined func-
tions in the vehicle's design. Your BMW
center can make these settings for you
in accordance with your wishes.

There are settings related to the vehicle
("Car Memory") and settings related to
individuals ("Key Memory"). You can
have up to four different basic settings
adjusted for four different persons. The
only requirement 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

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adjustments accordingly.
So that you can distinguish among the
different keys, colored decals are
supplied along with the keys.

What the system can do

Your authorized BMW center can
provide you with details on the capabili-
ties of the Car Memory and Key
Memory systems. A few examples
follow below:

Examples for Car Memory:

Various signals used as acknowl-
edgement when locking or unlocking
your vehicle.

Deactivating/activating the Follow-
Me-Home lamps function.

Activating/deactivating daytime
running lamps

Examples for Key Memory:

Automatically setting the driver's
power seat.

Locking your vehicle after starting off.

When unlocking your vehicle, first
unlock the driver's door, then the rest of
the vehicle.

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.