Car memory, key memory – BMW 2006 bmw 325i 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").

To ensure that the mirror continues to
operate properly, keep the two photo-
cells clean and unobstructed. One
photocell (arrow) is in the mirror glass,
while the other is offset somewhat on
the other 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 vehicle 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

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exchange with the key, and makes
adjustments accordingly.

In order for you 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 capabilities of the Car
Memory and Key Memory systems. A
few examples follow below:

Examples for Car Memory:

Various signals as acknowledgement
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.