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Hannibales · Nov 5th, 2006, 04:36 PM

Reading through the MotoringFile article on the R56 I came across this snippet: " MINI key with memory function and On/Off starter button ". What settings would be retained in this memory?

Root Ginger · Nov 5th, 2006, 04:45 PM

Well the face lift MINI's can have their keys read at the dealers to pick up all your details but I think this is more a code and they then drag your details off a server somewhere. I also remember reading that MINI were considering being able to load mp3 files to the key that you could then transfer to your HU or play from the key whilst in the ignition. Never heard any mention of it since though and I would of thought it would of come out by now.

popey · Nov 5th, 2006, 06:21 PM

It remembers your pre set radio stations

ttocs · Nov 5th, 2006, 07:35 PM

more than I can do then

popey · Nov 5th, 2006, 08:35 PM

I did say that it stores your radio pre sets, and I'm sure it does. BUT what happens if you have the comfort pack and two people in the car each have there key on the person, how does it know what to load????

Scrogg · Nov 5th, 2006, 08:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original)

It remembers your pre set radio stations

Why? What's the point? The radio does that all by itself!

Sowellman · Nov 5th, 2006, 08:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hannibales (original)

What settings would be retained in this memory?

Besides the radio settings previously mentioned, which does seem odd, I read somewhere that the key also maintains the settings for the automatic air con.

Maybe that does make sense if more than one person is driving the car with a separate smart key. If I listen to a certain radio station and keep it at a specific temperature but you like it colder or warmer, maybe it's able to keep both of our preferences separate.

popey · Nov 6th, 2006, 03:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

Why? What's the point? The radio does that all by itself!

If i get in the car i mite have anything from Radio 2 to local radio station set in the memory. The Mrs may want Smooth FM to Radio 1. I also read it remembers the air con setings

Scrogg · Nov 6th, 2006, 07:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original)

If i get in the car i mite have anything from Radio 2 to local radio station set in the memory. The Mrs may want Smooth FM to Radio 1. I also read it remembers the air con setings

Remembering the A/C settings (which will obviously only work with Auto) is a slightly more useful idea (but not much) but why have 18 FM, 6 MW and 6 LW presets on the Head Unit if you then duplicate all that information in a key?

I just find it hard to believe that MINI would go to all the trouble of designing a feature like this, and then not mention it anywhere?

(But, hey, I've been wrong before!)

(A few times!!)

Olly. · Nov 6th, 2006, 08:10 AM

I agree it does seem incredibly pointless, but the info is from the official launch details article on MotoringFile - MotoringFile » Archive » The New MINI (Official UK Launch Details)

Quote: Originally Posted by MotoringFile

The first thing the owner of the second generation new MINI will notice is the lack of a key. Or the lack of a traditional key. A round, MINI-embossed, electronic key can be blipped to unlock the doors and inserted into the slot behind the steering wheel. Pressing the start/stop button then fires the car into action. This key also electronically stores a host of driver and passenger preferences for settings such as the air conditioning and stereo and can be optionally ordered with a Comfort Access system.

Scrogg · Nov 6th, 2006, 08:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ollymale (original)

I agree it does seem incredibly pointless, but the info is from the official launch details article on MotoringFile - MotoringFile » Archive » The New MINI (Official UK Launch Details)

Thanks Olly, I hadn't seen that before.

What I still can't understand, though, is why nothing has been mentioned in the brochure, or any of the dealer launch information?

ned78 · Nov 6th, 2006, 10:30 AM

The reasons BMW have keys with memory are to do with preferences. Preferences for Seat Positioning (If you have memory seats), whether the trip computer is kph or mph, mpg or l/100km, etc. So if you and your SO drive the same car, it makes the transition simple.

popey · Nov 6th, 2006, 11:30 AM

The point is that the memory settings will change depending who's keys in. So if i get in my memory stations might me all smooth and classic (key1) and then when key 2 is in the memory could be all dance stations. Saves having to re tune the radio. Also could remember tone settings like bass etc.

popey · Nov 8th, 2006, 12:26 PM

Just had word the key will store your fave radio stations, Light Settings (light pack), and Climate settings.

Sowellman · Nov 9th, 2006, 01:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original)

Just had word the key will store your fave radio stations, Light Settings (light pack), and Climate settings.

Popey,

It also maintains your route information to work, if you add the autopilot option.

Paul · Nov 9th, 2006, 04:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original)

Just had word the key will store your fave radio stations, Light Settings (light pack), and Climate settings.

"light settings"? What does that mean?

popey · Nov 9th, 2006, 05:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

"light settings"? What does that mean?

Ive been told that if the Mrs has Pink using the light pack, that will save to her key. Then when i get in with my key it will by a nice Blue (or as set).

Paul · Nov 9th, 2006, 05:06 PM

Aaah, be interesting to see that in action.

popey · Nov 9th, 2006, 05:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Aaah, be interesting to see that in action.

Only found out that by dealer after she did her "product training" in Oxford this week.............. I hope its true it sounds good to me.

Imagine getting into my new car with the lads and lights are PINK

Hannibales · Nov 9th, 2006, 05:38 PM

I guess it'll just confirm what they've always thought!

That the Mrs wears the trousers in the popey household. What else were you thinking?

Nov 5th, 2006, 04:36 PM	#1
Hannibales Der Rain Master! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE London Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 49 Offline	Key "Memory" Reading through the MotoringFile article on the R56 I came across this snippet: " MINI key with memory function and On/Off starter button ". What settings would be retained in this memory?

Nov 5th, 2006, 04:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 4,673 Offline	Well the face lift MINI's can have their keys read at the dealers to pick up all your details but I think this is more a code and they then drag your details off a server somewhere. I also remember reading that MINI were considering being able to load mp3 files to the key that you could then transfer to your HU or play from the key whilst in the ignition. Never heard any mention of it since though and I would of thought it would of come out by now. It was acceptable in the 80's

Nov 5th, 2006, 08:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scrogg Extra 3 Inches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 16,038 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original) It remembers your pre set radio stations Why? What's the point? The radio does that all by itself! 30

Nov 6th, 2006, 07:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
Scrogg Extra 3 Inches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 16,038 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original) If i get in the car i mite have anything from Radio 2 to local radio station set in the memory. The Mrs may want Smooth FM to Radio 1. I also read it remembers the air con setings Remembering the A/C settings (which will obviously only work with Auto) is a slightly more useful idea (but not much) but why have 18 FM, 6 MW and 6 LW presets on the Head Unit if you then duplicate all that information in a key? I just find it hard to believe that MINI would go to all the trouble of designing a feature like this, and then not mention it anywhere? (But, hey, I've been wrong before!) (A few times!!) 30

Nov 6th, 2006, 08:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
Scrogg Extra 3 Inches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 16,038 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ollymale (original) I agree it does seem incredibly pointless, but the info is from the official launch details article on MotoringFile - MotoringFile » Archive » The New MINI (Official UK Launch Details) Thanks Olly, I hadn't seen that before. What I still can't understand, though, is why nothing has been mentioned in the brochure, or any of the dealer launch information? 30

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Nov 5th, 2006, 06:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 1,429 Offline	It remembers your pre set radio stations

Nov 5th, 2006, 07:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
ttocs MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 3,677 Offline	more than I can do then

Nov 5th, 2006, 08:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 1,429 Offline	I did say that it stores your radio pre sets, and I'm sure it does. BUT what happens if you have the comfort pack and two people in the car each have there key on the person, how does it know what to load????

Nov 5th, 2006, 08:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sowellman Quack Quack Oregon Ducks Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oregon Local Time: 10:55 PM Posts: 239 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hannibales (original) What settings would be retained in this memory? Besides the radio settings previously mentioned, which does seem odd, I read somewhere that the key also maintains the settings for the automatic air con. Maybe that does make sense if more than one person is driving the car with a separate smart key. If I listen to a certain radio station and keep it at a specific temperature but you like it colder or warmer, maybe it's able to keep both of our preferences separate.

Nov 6th, 2006, 03:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 1,429 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) Why? What's the point? The radio does that all by itself! If i get in the car i mite have anything from Radio 2 to local radio station set in the memory. The Mrs may want Smooth FM to Radio 1. I also read it remembers the air con setings

Nov 6th, 2006, 08:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 3,492 Offline	I agree it does seem incredibly pointless, but the info is from the official launch details article on MotoringFile - MotoringFile » Archive » The New MINI (Official UK Launch Details) Quote: Originally Posted by MotoringFile The first thing the owner of the second generation new MINI will notice is the lack of a key. Or the lack of a traditional key. A round, MINI-embossed, electronic key can be blipped to unlock the doors and inserted into the slot behind the steering wheel. Pressing the start/stop button then fires the car into action. This key also electronically stores a host of driver and passenger preferences for settings such as the air conditioning and stereo and can be optionally ordered with a Comfort Access system.

Nov 6th, 2006, 10:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
ned78 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cork, Ireland Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 290 Offline	The reasons BMW have keys with memory are to do with preferences. Preferences for Seat Positioning (If you have memory seats), whether the trip computer is kph or mph, mpg or l/100km, etc. So if you and your SO drive the same car, it makes the transition simple. MINI Club of Ireland - Modern MINI Magazine's UK and Ireland Club of the Year 2007

Nov 6th, 2006, 11:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 1,429 Offline	The point is that the memory settings will change depending who's keys in. So if i get in my memory stations might me all smooth and classic (key1) and then when key 2 is in the memory could be all dance stations. Saves having to re tune the radio. Also could remember tone settings like bass etc.

Nov 8th, 2006, 12:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 1,429 Offline	Just had word the key will store your fave radio stations, Light Settings (light pack), and Climate settings.

Nov 9th, 2006, 01:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
Sowellman Quack Quack Oregon Ducks Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oregon Local Time: 10:55 PM Posts: 239 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original) Just had word the key will store your fave radio stations, Light Settings (light pack), and Climate settings. Popey, It also maintains your route information to work, if you add the autopilot option.

Nov 9th, 2006, 04:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 41,214 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original) Just had word the key will store your fave radio stations, Light Settings (light pack), and Climate settings. "light settings"? What does that mean? There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Nov 9th, 2006, 05:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 1,429 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) "light settings"? What does that mean? Ive been told that if the Mrs has Pink using the light pack, that will save to her key. Then when i get in with my key it will by a nice Blue (or as set).

Nov 9th, 2006, 05:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 41,214 Offline	Aaah, be interesting to see that in action. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Nov 9th, 2006, 05:10 PM	#19 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 1,429 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Aaah, be interesting to see that in action. Only found out that by dealer after she did her "product training" in Oxford this week.............. I hope its true it sounds good to me. Imagine getting into my new car with the lads and lights are PINK

Nov 9th, 2006, 05:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
Hannibales Der Rain Master! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE London Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 49 Offline	I guess it'll just confirm what they've always thought! That the Mrs wears the trousers in the popey household. What else were you thinking? Last edited by Hannibales : Nov 9th, 2006 at 05:41 PM. Reason: I wanted to

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