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      03-25-2019, 05:42 AM   #1
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Programmable buttons in the center of the dash -- what do you use them for?

I like the idea that we have those 8 numbered programmable iDrive memory buttons in the center of the console, below the climate controls. What functions do you all assign to those buttons?
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I've used these for years on my other BMW's, essentially they are shortcuts to the 100s of different functions buried in iDrive.

So instead of having to tap-tap-tap or scroll-scroll-scroll to, say, navigate to work or call home or jump to your favorite radio station, you can assign each button to be a one-touch shortcut to those functions.

I have one set to toggle between full screen and split screen, one to bring up my favorite XM radio channels, another to bring me to my iPod, etc.
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Between my 7 and my wife's 5 sedan I have both cars programmed the same. Mostly for radio stations (SiriusXM & AM), seat massage, sport displays, and "home" for the navigation (before gesture control). I use them every time I'm driving.

Plan on programming the X7 the same way.
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Are these buttom customizations universal for all keys/drivers or are they specific to whichever key fob unlocks the car like how seat and steering wheel position settings are stored and recalled automatically?
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Are these buttom customizations universal for all keys/drivers or are they specific to whichever key fob unlocks the car like how seat and steering wheel position settings are stored and recalled automatically?
Per the owners manual:

"Settings are stored for the driver profile currently
used."

So I think your answer is per-fob.
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