Do different keys link to different memory settings?
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My Grand Cherokee even had memory attached to the key fob. As a matter of fact the key fobs were color coded and there were matching color coded buttons on the inside of the door, so if you grabed the other set of keys you could still set the memory to your own presets. The memory actually controlled the seat, mirrors, and the radio presets even. Although I am much happier with the RX350, by far, I was rather disapointed the RX didn't have this feature. I was rather surprised actually, considering all of the other little things they did think of.
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#17
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Linking the memory settings to the two different keys can work for some families, but it seems that many manufacturers who have used this are dropping the feature because the majority of people do not use separate keys. For the most part, they put the keys in one place, and whoever is driving the car picks up the key and goes. Do you want to be the taller driver who opens the door to a seat creeping up very close to a descending steering wheel (or vice versa). In these instances, the door buttons would always have to be used anyway. Thus, in real world experiences, many many customers complained of the inconvenience. Not to mention that most people are so lo-tec that they don't set all these devices correctly or understand why the car seems to have a mind of its own. The technology sounds great in theory, and for some people is a great convenience, but the system depends upon each driver using his or her own key all the time. Those who do not abide by this regime find the system annoying and much prefer the memory buttons on the car door.
Or so I've been told.
Or so I've been told.
Secondly, most manufacturers that do offer it also have the option to disable it for those people who share keys (though I've never met a family that does). CK6speed currently has it disabled on his car.
Finally, you act as though having key memory somehow makes the buttons disappear. It doesn't. My BMW supports 4 key memories and 3 button memories, all independent of one another. So if you do happen to use someone else's key, you just push the button for your memory setting before (or after) getting into the car, and they're back the way you like it. Of course, when you give that key back to its rightful user, they'll have to push THEIR button because your settings are now associated with their key. But that's no more complicated than only having the buttons in that situation. In every single other situation, it's far MORE convenient to have the memory tied to the key.
#18
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Not by choice. I bought the car used and the previous owner never had it activated. However, I want to get mine activated. We also don't share keys either. My wifes keys has too much girly things on the key chain for me to want to use it Also you are right about still having the memory buttons for those that still prefer to push a hard button. For now, cars still have both. I think it is a great idea. For example. just like how our steering wheels rise out of the way to make it easier to get in and out, you could program your remote to push the seat back. That way when you get into your car, you have a lot of room, then just hit one of the free memory buttons and it will position you where you want. Or something like that. Either way, it gives you options to play with.
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Further on preferences though, in the navigation menu you can store preferences for 3 users. Preferences like zoom, display orientation, stored addresses etc. And multiple phones can be pared with bluetooth system, and "remembered" by the car. Only one can be active at a time though of course.
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It is most decidedly NOT better than the key.
In my 2000 BMW, pushing the unlock button on the remote sets the seat, mirrors, radio presets and HVAC settings to the last settings used with that key. Everything is set before you even open the door.
That is a far superior system than that in the RX, IMO.
In my 2000 BMW, pushing the unlock button on the remote sets the seat, mirrors, radio presets and HVAC settings to the last settings used with that key. Everything is set before you even open the door.
That is a far superior system than that in the RX, IMO.
Chris
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