Key Memory Help Needed

[DCB]

I finally got around to having the key memory activated, after I learned the dealer had to do this. But now I don't know how to actually set the memory for each key. I can't find anything in my pile of manuals so I thought I'd ask all of you.

Can you help clarify what's up for me? I only have an MBA. I didn't expect to have to have a PhD to get this going!

 

[mruzicka]

There are really two forms of seat memory, as follows:

1) The setting on the side of the driver's seat can be programmed by setting the seat where you want it, then press the memory button followed by which memory button you want to set 1, 2 or 3. Once set, if your seat is ever moved just hold down the memory button you programmed and your seat will return to where it was set.

2) Key seat memory (as per your post) is set by the last position the seat is at when you lock the doors using your key remote. When you open the doors with the same key, the seat will return to the last setting for that key. If you're the only driver, nothing needs to reset. If someone else has a key to the car and changes the seat setting, when you return and open the doors, the seat will return to the last setting recorded with your key.

1) and 2) above work independently of each other. So, if for some reason another person uses your key (i.e. wife, friend, etc.) changes the seat setting and later locks the doors with that setting, when you return, the seats will be set to the other persons setting. In this case just use the seat memory on the side of the seat to go back to your setting, then when you lock the doors the key is again set to your setting.

Hope this helps.

 

[squarehat]

Thanks for the clarification, mruzicka! I never got the key memory activated before leaving the dealership (I signed the papers one evening, then picked it up the next day after service hours, and they couldn't program my key memory, DRLs, or auto-locking). Anyhow, I misunderstood how the key memory worked until now--the saleswoman made it sound like they were "mapped" to my choice of memory buttons on the seat (1,2,3). Your explanation of the key actually storing the settings makes more sense.

Does the key store the outside mirror settings (like the seat buttons do)? Does it store any other preferences (e.g. radio presets, favorite climate control temp), or am I confusing with the 5/7 Series (or perhaps another brand of car altogether--I read too many advertisements

 

[mruzicka]

The side mirrors (not rear view mirrow) should work in conjuction with the seat memory. The auto climate is also stored with the key memory in the same manner as the seat memory I believe. The radio presets I'm not sure about, however I have heard that the feature does exists, but I haven't seen it in action and I've never tested it on my car.