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Car Memory Options Key Memory Options Programming Procedure

"Car Memory/Key Memory" is an additional step towards customization of a vehicle according to owner's individual preferences. Those features are incorporated in ZCS Coding/Programming and the scope of customization of a vehicle.

Fig 1: Heating/Air Conditioning Ventilation Chart
G03389600Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Diagnostic Software version 16.1 (DIS/MoDiC III) allows for the selection of "Car Memory" choices in E38 and E39s produced prior to 9/98 depending on the vehicle hardware/software status. "Key Memory" is not  available for E38 and E39s produced prior to 9/98.

"Car Memory" includes functions which are activated regardless of the vehicle key being used.

"Key Memory" contains functions which can be different depending on the vehicle key used. The vehicle key is identified during "unlocking", only when remote control is used (function are inoperative during "manual" unlocking)  . Up to four different keys for the E46, and two keys for the E38 and E39 can be customized (upon delivery, the customer is provided with two remote control transmitters).

These features are programmed using the coding/programming function of the DIS/MoDiC.

Fig 2: Identifying Car Memory Functions Display
G03389601Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.