CAR AND KEY MEMORY OPTIONS for 1999 and on
E46 (3 series), E39 (5 series), E38 (7 series), E52 (Z8), E53 (X5)
and for pre 9/98 production of
E38 (7 series) and E39 (5 series)
These options must be set by the dealership. The dealership uses a purpose built computer system called MODIC, propriatory to BMW, to implement your choices. There might be things out on the internet which you can buy and use at home which claim to do this, but we have not tried any, and would humbly suggest you don't either. Why risk it?
The first programming session at the dealer should be a free service, additional programming may incur a fee for labor. Also, the selections available for programming depend on the equipment options of your vehicle. For example, you cannot program seat memory, if you did not purchase power seats. 'Car Memory' includes programmed functions that are always activated, regardless of which vehicle key is used. For example, the day-time running lights will always be on, if programmed to do so, no matter who's driving.
'Key Memory' includes programmed functions that can differ, depending on which vehicle key is used. The vehicle key is identified during 'unlocking', only when remote control is being used. Up to four different keys can be customized. This allows for up to four drivers to have different set of preferences programmed to their liking. For example, your spouse may like the seats closer to the steering wheel than you, etc.
Factory default settings (factory delivery condition) are indicated by bold and underlined.
Note: 3,5,7,z8,x5 denote availability on all model year 1999 (and later) of E46 (3er), E39 (5er), E38 (7er), E52 (Z8), and E53 (X5).
The 5, 7 denote availability on E38’s and E39’s produced prior to 9/98.
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| CAR MEMORY OPTIONS | Anti Theft System (DWA)
(available only on vehicles with DWA Alarm System) | | Function | Selection | Description | Models | | Interior sensor | active
not active |
| 3,z8 | | Tilt Alarm Sensor | active
not active |
| 3,z8 | Arm/Disarm by
means of:
| remote control
locks and remote control (FZV) |
| 3,5,7,z8,x5 - 5,7 | Arm/Disarm
Acknowledgment
| Disarm visually | Disarming of the DWA system is confirmed by a brief blinking of turn signals when active. | 3,5,7,z8,x5 - 5,7 |
| Disarm audibly | Disarming of the DWA system is confirmed by a brief siren signal when active.
| 3,5,7,z8,x5 - 5,7 |
| Arm visually | Arming of the DWA system is confirmed by a brief blinking of turn signals when active.
| 3,5,7,z8,x5 - 5,7 |
| Arm audibly | Arming of the DWA system is confirmed by a brief siren signal when active.
| 3,5,7,z8,x5 - 5,7 |
| Arm visually, doors/lids closed
E46, E52 only | Arming of the DWA system is confirmed by a brief blinking of turn signals as soon as hood/trunk are closed, when active.
| 3,z8 |
| Arm audibly, doors/lids closed
E46, E52 only | Arming of the DWA system is confirmed by a brief siren signal as soon as hood/trunk are closed, when active. | 3,z8 | Acknowledgment without DWA
(E46 only)
| active
inactive
| If “active” is selected, locking/unlocking of a vehicle is confirmed by a brief blinking of turn signals.
Note: fault code “07 anti-theft alarm system” will be set in the GM module.
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| Central Locking | | Function | Selection | Description | Models | Remote Control-interior light
| active
not active
| The interior lighting is switched on when vehicle is locked via remote control. On E38, E39, E53 ehicles, the second press on the “Locking” button within 15 seconds will deactivate the DWA ultrasonic, and tilt sensors. | 3,5,7,z8,x5 - 5,7 | | Release rear window from inside (E46 sport wagon) | active
inactive | When “active” rear tailgate window is operated by the “trunk” release switch in the driver’s footwell. If “inactive”, the switch operated rear hatch lock. | 3 sport wagon | | Remote Control-panic mode | active
not active |
| 3,5,7,z8,x5 - 5,7 | Remote Control-trunk opening
(E46, E52 only)
| when disarmed
always | Trunk can be open with corresponding button on the RC key at any time or only when the vehicle is unlocked. | 3,z8 | | Relock 2 minutes after unlocking without door opening | active
not active
| Vehicle will automatically be relocked two minutes after being inadvertently unlocked once (when doors or trunk were not opened). | 3,5,7,z8,x5 | Automatic locking after start (5 mph)
| active
not active
| Function effective with remote control for E38, E39 prior to 9/98 production. On E38, E39, E46, E52, and E53 after ’99 production setting, operates after opening the vehicle manually at the lock (to set this function with remote control, see Key Memory/Central Locking).
| 3,5,7,z8,x5 - manual locking
5,7 - remote locking | Selective central locking
| active
not active
| When active, the first time vehicle is unlocked only the driver’s door is unlocked. Function effective with remote control for E38, E39 prior to 9/98 production. On E38, E39, E46, and E53 after ’99 production, this function only applies to manual unlocking via the lock (to set this function with remote control, see Key Memory/Central Locking).
| 3,5,7,x5 - manual
5,7 - remote | Entrance aid/selective central locking
(E46 coupe, convertible, E52) | Selective central locking
inactive
| When active, the first time vehicle is unlocked only the driver’s door is unlocked. This function only applies to manual unlocking via the lock (to set this function with remote control, see Key Memory/Central Locking). | 3 coupe, convertible, z8 |
| Window Regulators/Sunroof | | Function | Selection | Description | Models | Convenience opening
Remote Control
| active
not active
| When active, windows and sunroof (or soft top) can be opened by pressing and holding the “unlock” button on remote key.
This function is not available (with remote control) on E46 convertible and E52 (Z8) vehicles. Convenient opening feature in these vehicles works only when locks are operated manually (key inserted in door
lock).
NOTE: On E46 convertibles only windows are activated in manual “convenience opening” mode, if the soft top storage box is retracted (“space saving” feature). | 3,5,7,z8,x5 - 5,7 | | Convenience opening without hinged windows Remote Control (E46 coupe) | active
not active
| When setting is active, the rear quarter windows are not opened with convenient opening function | 3 coupe | | “One Touch” Driver’s window close (auto up) | active
not active | (“Single Strike Function close driver’s door window”) | 3,5,7,z8,x5 - 5,7 | | “One Touch” Driver’s window open (auto down) | active
not active | (“Single Strike Function open driver’s door window”) | 3,5,7,z8,x5 - 5,7 | “One Touch” Passenger window close (auto up)
| active
not active | (“Single Strike Function close passenger’s door window”)
| 3,5,7,x5 - 5,7
(exluding: E46 convertible and E52) | | “One Touch” Passenger window open (auto down) | active
not active | (“Single Strike Function open passenger’s door window”) |
| | “One Touch” Rear windows close (auto up) | active
not active | (“Single Strike Function close rear windows”)
| 3,5,7,x5 - 5,7
(exluding: E46 convertible and coupe) | | “One Touch” Rear windows open (auto down) | active
not active
| (“Single Strike Function open rear windows”) | 3,5,7,x5 - 5,7 | | “One Touch” sunroof close (auto close) | active
not active | (“Single Strike Function close sunroof”)
| 3,5,7,x5 - 5,7 | | “One Touch” sunroof open (auto open) | active
not active
| (“Single Strike Function open sunroof”) | 3,5,7,x5 - 5,7 | | “One Touch” raise sunroof | active
not active | (“Single Strike Function raise sunroof”) | 3,7 - 7 | Open window by touching central
switch | active
not active |
| 3 e46 convertible, z8 |
| Lighting | | Function | Selection | Description | Models | Interior Lighting ON during unlock (E46, E52 only)
| active
not active | The interior light is turned on when unlocking mechanically (if active). | 3,z8 | Interior Lighting ON at KL R off,
if headlights were on (E46, E52 only) | active
not active | The interior light automatically turns on when ignition is switched off after driving with headlights on (if active).
| 3,z8 | | Interior Lighting Soft On/Off | active
not active | The interior light is dimmed when turned on/off (if active).
| 3,5,7,z8,x5 - 5,7 | External Lights Daytime driving
lights | active
inactive | Daytime driving lights are turned on when the ignition switch is turned on | 3,5,7,z8,x5 - 5,7 | External Lights
Pathway Lighting
(“home” lights) | not active
40 seconds
90 seconds
150 seconds
240 seconds | When the ignition is turned off, and high beams switch is activated momentarily (high beams “flash”), the driving lights are turned on for 40 seconds (if active). The time duration is programmable for 40/90/150/240 seconds on E38, E39 and E53 only | 3,5,7,z8,x5 |
| Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation | | Function | Selection | Description | Models | | Key Selective | active
not active | The IHKA temperature and air distribution key-specific settings will be recalled when set to “active”. | 5,x5 | | Flaps | | Air recirculation memory | active
not active | Air recirculation is retained after restarting. This function is not key dependent. | 3,5,7,x5 - 5,7 | | Cooling output | normal
hot country | IHKA programming enhanced to produce more cooling output when selected to “hot country”. (Footwell and defrost vents closed to allow more center vent air for maximum cold air.)
| 3,5,7 |
| Windscreen Wipers | | Switch back when stationery | active
not active | Wipers are switched from speed 1 to intermittent, or from speed 2 to speed 1 when the vehicle is stationary (if active).
| 3,5,7,z8,x5 - 5,7 | | Rain Sensor | active
not active | The rain sensor can be deactivated on E46 vehicles only
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| Seat/Mirror Memory | | Function | Selection | Description | Models | Seat Settings
(Mirror memory is available on E46
vehicles since 09/99 production) | when unlocking
when opening a door
not active | The automatic seat adjustment is activated by the specific key being used if the vehicle is
equipped with seat memory. Setting in Car Memory defines when the actual adjustment
starts: when pressing unlock button on remote, or when opening the door. | 3,5,7,x5 | Mirror memory, automatic curb
parking function
(only E46 since 09/99 production)
| active
inactive
| The position for the passenger-side exterior mirror for the automatic parking function can
be stored for each key individually. If “active” is selected and the mirror adjustment switch is set to “passenger-side”, the passenger-side mirror will be automatically moved to the pre-selected position when in reverse gear. To store the “pre-set” position, adjust manually passenger–side mirror while reverse gear is engaged.
If “active is selected and the mirror switch is set to “driver’s-side”, the automatic parking function is deactivated.
If “inactive” is selected and the mirror adjustment switch is set to “drive’s-side”, the passenger-side mirror is automatically moved
to the lowest possible position when in reverse gear. Selecting the “passenger-side mirror” with the adjustment switch, deactivates the automatic parking function. | 3 from 09/99 |
| Displays/Language | | Function | Selection | Description | Models | | Units | Consumption | l/100 km
mpg(UK)
mpg(US)
km/l | 3,5,7,x5 - 5,7 without NAV |
| Distance | km
mls
These selections will change unit’s display in Instrument Cluster, Board Computer, or A/C
Control Module (temperature). | 3,5,7,x5 - 5,7 without NAV |
| Time | 12h
24h
| 3,5,7,x5 - 5,7 without NAV |
| Temperature | degrees C
degrees F | 3,5,7,x5 - 5,7 without NAV | | NOTE: Language change is carried out in Conversion section of ZCS Coding under IKE/Kombi. On vehicles with Top Nav System, two selections (out of five choices) can be done. Then customer can chose one of the two from Board Monitor through “Set” submenu. | | Language Text Display | English (US,UK,Cdn)
French
Italian
Spanish
German
Japanese
Gulf States | Text can be displayed in the different languages: The clock must be reset after setting this function. | 5,7,x5 - 5,7 without NAV | Basic settings
Temporary ice warning (E46 only)
| active
not active
| When function is “active”, and if ambient temperature drops below 370F, the acoustic ice warning sounds and the ambient temperature display flashes for a few seconds. Then the display returns to the previous status. When function is “not active”, and if ambient temperature drops below 370F, the acoustic ice
warning sounds and the ambient temperature is permanently displayed.
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| Audio/Video | New Generation Radio - Key
selective
| active
not active
| The Key Memory can be activated/deactivated for the radio settings in Car Memory. If selected “active”: tone, volume, last audio source (radio, cassette, CD), and the last radio station tuned will be recalled according to the vehicle key which is being used.
NOTE:
The NG radios (C53 -cassette MID, and CD53 in-dash CD) were introduced 09/00 in E39, and 10/00 in E53 vehicles.
| 5,x5 |
| KEY MEMORY OPTIONS | | Central Locking* | | Function | Selection | Description | Models | | Automatic door locking after driving* | active
not active | Doors are automatically locked when speed exceeds 5.0 mph (if active) | 3 sedan,5,7,x5 - 5,7 | Selective central locking
| active
not active | First press of the “unlock” button
opens driver door only, second press opens remaining doors (if active). When feature not active, first press opens all doors. | 3 sedan,5,7,x5 - 5,7 | Entrance aid/selective central locking
| selective central locking
inactive
| First press of the “unlock” button
opens driver door only, second press opens remaining doors (if active). When feature is “inactive”, first press opens all doors. | 3 convertible, coupe, z8 | Unlock, remote (E46 sportwagon
only) | rear window
rear lid | Open the tailgate or rear window by pressing the button on the remote control key. | 3 sport-wagon |
* Remote key must be used to lock, then unlocked the vehicle after programming to set this option.
| Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation | | Function | Selection | Description | Models | | Blower | | Set fan power | raise
normal
lower | The normal setting provides a direct correlation between blower speed and displayed blower speed wedge in the IHKA control panel.
“Raise” increases, “lower” reduces the speed. Speed changes are not indicated on the IHKA display.
| 3 | | Flaps | | Open ventilation in warm-up stage | yes
no | Vents open during engine warm-up (if active) | 3 | | Flaps after KL 15 on | yes
no | Default “manual” control of the vents will be activated by switching the ignition on
| 3 | Correction Set Temperature
| +3 degrees
+2 degrees
+1 degree
not active
-1 degree
-2 degrees
-3 degrees
| The temperature setting in the display can be corrected by the said amount. When positive correction is selected, actual temperature in the vehicle is higher then the IHKA display indicates. The opposite is true for the '-' ranges.
| 3 | | Air Conditioning ON at: | ignition ON
with A/C button | The A/C compressor is switched on with the ignition ON, or only when the “snow flake” button is pressed.
| 3 | | Automatic blower function | active
not active | The fan blower speed is initially operated in the AUTO mode when the ignition is switched on
(if active).
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