Opening and closing, Key set, Vehicle memory, key memory – BMW X3 xDrive30i 2009 User Manual

Page 20: Controls

Opening and closing

Key set

1 Master keys with remote control
2 Spare key

Master keys with remote control

Each master key contains a battery that is auto-
matically charged in the ignition lock during
driving. Use the master key at least twice a year
in order to maintain its charge condition.
Depending on which master key is detected by
the vehicle during unlocking, different settings
in the vehicle are requested and executed, refer
to Key Memory.

Spare key

For storage in a safe place, such as in your wal-
let.
This key does not fit in the lock of the glove
compartment. This is an advantage, e.g. when
valet parking. The key is not intended for con-
stant use.

New keys

You can get replacement keys or spare keys
from your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.

Vehicle Memory, Key Memory

How the system functions

You have probably frequently wished that you
could configure individual functions of your
vehicle to reflect your own personal require-

ments. In developing your vehicle, BMW has
incorporated a number of options for personal
adjustment. You can have these programmed
at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
There are vehicle-related and person-related
adjustments: Vehicle Memory and Key Mem-
ory. You can configure up to four different basic
adjustments for four different persons. The only
requirement is that each person use his or her
own master key with remote control.
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.
In order for you to distinguish between the mas-
ter keys with remote control, color-coded
decals are supplied together with the keys.

What the system can do

Ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center
about the possibilities of Vehicle Memory and
Key Memory.

You will see this symbol throughout the
Owner's Manual. It is to remind you at

appropriate places of the settings that are avail-
able to you.

Following configuration of memory func-
tions, vehicle operation may differ from

the description in the Owner's Manual. Should
you wish to sell your BMW some day, please
remember to have the memory functions reset
to the factory default settings.

Examples of Vehicle Memory

Different confirmation signals to confirm
locking/unlocking of the vehicle, refer to
page

Activating/deactivating function for path-
way lighting, refer to page

Activating/deactivating daytime driving
lamps, refer to page