What Have You Programmed in Your Programmable Memory Keys?

pinmagic · 10-09-2010, 07:34 PM

I have my home address programmed in one key, and nav voice on/off/repeat in another. That leaves me with 4 more. Suggestions?

Mikeshot1 · 10-09-2010, 07:38 PM

Your house phone#, g/f #, iPod source (I think), FM station etc.
Don't forget the diamond and star buttons on the steering wheel. I'm using mute for top and source for the bottom.

m_thompson · 10-10-2010, 08:59 AM

Navigation map current position.

gavolant · 10-10-2010, 09:26 AM

-Night mode for GPS colors ( why this isn't automatic seems like a complete oversight to me )

-Terminate guidance

GMT II · 10-10-2010, 11:20 AM

Diamond and Star went away in the 2009 builds. Also, BMW finally added auto night/day mode just not to the 1 series.

1-SAT Radio presets
2- SAT Radio artist/song
3- Trip Computer
4- Nav address book
5- Nav night mode
6- Get me back home

pinmagic · 10-10-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GMT II

BMW finally added auto night/day mode just not to the 1 series.

A $100 Garmin has auto nite mode, and reads street names. BMW should be ashamed of this nav system.

fatjoez · 10-11-2010, 04:15 AM

programmable key? is that an option lol

marvenmassey · 10-11-2010, 07:52 AM

Yes please enlighten b/c I could this on my 330 but not the 135 - perhaps it's a Cdn model thing again

pinmagic · 10-11-2010, 12:55 PM

With the iDrive System, you can use the 6 radio memory keys on the dash as programmable for anything you want. Just highlight something on the screen, and press (and hold) the memory key to store it. So, you have 1 touch access to any 6 functions. Could be a phone number to dial, or a location to navigate to.

I just stored the "Arrow Display" function of my nav system. When I press that, it automatically goes to split screen, with the arrow display on the right.

gavolant · 10-14-2010, 11:45 AM

Just thought of two more I'm now using.

Check oil level

Check tire pressure

I just hit those two buttons quickly when I get in the car for the day, makes it a little bit easier.

marvenmassey · 10-14-2010, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinmagic

With the iDrive System, you can use the 6 radio memory keys on the dash as programmable for anything you want. Just highlight something on the screen, and press (and hold) the memory key to store it. So, you have 1 touch access to any 6 functions. Could be a phone number to dial, or a location to navigate to.

I just stored the "Arrow Display" function of my nav system. When I press that, it automatically goes to split screen, with the arrow display on the right.

WOW thx PINMAGIC, I dont use those for anything

vwown3d · 10-19-2010, 01:31 PM

few people know that they are touch sensitive buttons as well. Just touch one, don't press it in, and it will show you what the button is used for withough executing that function.

xbook · 10-19-2010, 01:36 PM

Here's what I have setup

1: Wife's Cell
2: Home phone
3: NPR (in the summer turns into Parked Car operation for A/C)
4: Night/Day Mode toggle for NAV
5: NAV > Work (or if out of town, that's the hotel address)
6: NAV > Home

And in my opinion, this is one of the things that I really like about BMW design. Smart usage of existing systems to give greater control to the driver/passengers. This is a simple thing, but yields great results.

pinmagic · 10-19-2010, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxnix

Hope those of you who have home address shortcuts never use a valet service.

Good point. I've seen suggestions to put in an address nearby, rather than your actual address. But I live in a secured high-rise with a 24 hour desk, and my condo # isn't on the nav system. Still....

pinmagic · 10-19-2010, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marvenmassey

WOW thx PINMAGIC, I dont use those for anything

OK - so now you need to tell us what you programmed them for.

Stealth135i · 10-20-2010, 05:20 AM

i Have:

1 : Five FM radio station
2 : Usb Audio
3 : Control Screen on and off
4 : Splitscreen on and off
5 : Arrow view for split on and off
6 : Entertainment Split on and off
7 : Day/Night toggle
8: cant remember what made this one hmmmm...

fboutlaw · 10-20-2010, 05:24 AM

Setup:

1: "near" home address
2: Last addresses
3: Radio preset 1
4: Radio preset 2
5: Usb Audio
6: Day/Night Toggle

pinmagic · 10-20-2010, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealth135i

i Have:

1 : Five FM radio station
2 : Usb Audio
3 : Control Screen on and off
4 : Splitscreen on and off
5 : Arrow view for split on and off
6 : Entertainment Split on and off
7 : Day/Night toggle
8: cant remember what made this one hmmmm...

You have 8 programmable buttons? And #1 is programmed for 5 FM stations?

pinmagic · 10-20-2010, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xbook

3: (in the summer turns into Parked Car operation for A/C)

Awesome. Can't wait to try this feature next summer.

xbook · 10-20-2010, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxnix

Hope those of you who have home address shortcuts never use a valet service.

I have never and will never allow a valet to drive my car.

10-09-2010, 07:34 PM	#1
pinmagic The Only Sane One Here 61 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (1)	What Have You Programmed in Your Programmable Memory Keys? I have my home address programmed in one key, and nav voice on/off/repeat in another. That leaves me with 4 more. Suggestions? __________________ 2011 135i VERT SGM/SB/MOONLIGHT - ED - with every single friggin' option they offered.
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Mikeshot1 Private First Class 11 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2008 Sedona Red 135i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Your house phone#, g/f #, iPod source (I think), FM station etc. Don't forget the diamond and star buttons on the steering wheel. I'm using mute for top and source for the bottom.
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GMT II Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 290 Posts Drives: I ride the bus. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC/Staten Isl. iTrader: (0)	Diamond and Star went away in the 2009 builds. Also, BMW finally added auto night/day mode just not to the 1 series. 1-SAT Radio presets 2- SAT Radio artist/song 3- Trip Computer 4- Nav address book 5- Nav night mode 6- Get me back home __________________ 2009 135i Coupe Sedona Red/Beige Boston Leather 6MT / ZPP / ZSP / Nav / Prem. Hi-Fi / Sirius / CA / Heated Seats (you keep the ski bag) / Park Dist. / HD Radio (because it was free)
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fatjoez student 226 Rep 911 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bermuda Triangle iTrader: (0)	programmable key? is that an option lol
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marvenmassey Private First Class 12 Rep 180 Posts Drives: '2011 AW CR DCT 135 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oakville iTrader: (0)	Yes please enlighten b/c I could this on my 330 but not the 135 - perhaps it's a Cdn model thing again
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10-11-2010, 12:55 PM	#9
pinmagic The Only Sane One Here 61 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (1)	With the iDrive System, you can use the 6 radio memory keys on the dash as programmable for anything you want. Just highlight something on the screen, and press (and hold) the memory key to store it. So, you have 1 touch access to any 6 functions. Could be a phone number to dial, or a location to navigate to. I just stored the "Arrow Display" function of my nav system. When I press that, it automatically goes to split screen, with the arrow display on the right. __________________ 2011 135i VERT SGM/SB/MOONLIGHT - ED - with every single friggin' option they offered. Last edited by pinmagic; 10-11-2010 at 04:23 PM..
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10-14-2010, 11:45 AM	#10
gavolant Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2011 AW 135i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (0)	Just thought of two more I'm now using. Check oil level Check tire pressure I just hit those two buttons quickly when I get in the car for the day, makes it a little bit easier. __________________ 2011 AW 135i Coupe\|6MT\|Savanna Beige\|M Sport\|Navi Order Placed: July 26 \| Production Started: Aug 09 \| Production Complete: Aug 17 \|At Port: Aug 19 \| In Transit: Sept 02 \| At Prep Center: Sept 15 \| At Dealer: Sept 25
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10-19-2010, 01:31 PM	#12
vwown3d New Guy 21 Rep 319 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (4)	few people know that they are touch sensitive buttons as well. Just touch one, don't press it in, and it will show you what the button is used for withough executing that function. __________________ Horsepower sells cars, Torque wins races
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xbook Lieutenant Colonel 131 Rep 1,540 Posts Drives: '14 EBII M235i & '06 R53 GP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northridge, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 MINI Cooper S GP [0.00] 2014 BMW M235i [0.00] 2008 E82 [0.00]	Here's what I have setup 1: Wife's Cell 2: Home phone 3: NPR (in the summer turns into Parked Car operation for A/C) 4: Night/Day Mode toggle for NAV 5: NAV > Work (or if out of town, that's the hotel address) 6: NAV > Home And in my opinion, this is one of the things that I really like about BMW design. Smart usage of existing systems to give greater control to the driver/passengers. This is a simple thing, but yields great results. __________________
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Stealth135i Turbo Lover 17 Rep 177 Posts Drives: N55 135i 2010 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa iTrader: (1)	i Have: 1 : Five FM radio station 2 : Usb Audio 3 : Control Screen on and off 4 : Splitscreen on and off 5 : Arrow view for split on and off 6 : Entertainment Split on and off 7 : Day/Night toggle 8: cant remember what made this one hmmmm... __________________ Black Sapphire 2011 135i MT6 (Comfort Access, Professional Nav, Heated Seats, Performance Steering Wheel, Performance Shift Knob and boot, and more )
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10-20-2010, 05:24 AM	#17
fboutlaw Cone Cruncher 31 Rep 534 Posts Drives: Dinan 135i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cupertino, CA iTrader: (3)	Setup: 1: "near" home address 2: Last addresses 3: Radio preset 1 4: Radio preset 2 5: Usb Audio 6: Day/Night Toggle
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