Valet Question...

NZPolarBear · 02-27-2015, 01:52 PM

Folks has anybody figured out a simple solution to the problem of Valet Parking. I have Comfort Access and Valet Park quite frequently.

The problem is that when I collect the vehicle the seat and steering wheel are often moved. I don't have a problem with the driver adjusting to drive safely etc but the car remembers the position from the valet driver, not from my preference... Yes I can press "1" on the seat and get my seating position back but the steering wheel needs to be moved manually.

I could use the second key fob which would fix that problem, but having the second fob everywhere I go is a problem. I don't want to carry both and can't leave the second one in the car because with comfort access if anybody touches the doors they will open.

Is there a step by step process here to get my seat and steering wheel positions sorted then fixed so they return to the same place even if the last driver moved the seat??

Hope that makes sense!

OlafandSwen · 02-27-2015, 01:57 PM

This is weird, did you try holding the "1" button? I valet everyday and once the car is on i need to keep holding the memory button, not just press it once. Hope thats it...

r33_RGSport · 02-27-2015, 02:39 PM

Hmm, you may want to re-set the memory with the steering wheel positioned. I tried mine and it work with just one press of the memory button.

NZPolarBear · 02-27-2015, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33

Hmm, you may want to re-set the memory with the steering wheel positioned. I tried mine and it work with just one press of the memory button.

Awesome, I'll try that. I'm also hoping somebody has played with the iDrive setting to return the seat to the previous position... Does this return to the position set for the fob; if it is turned off...

I'm kind of hoping there is a better answer than me having to recall my seat position after every valet. But I will try that for now.

Thanks

r33_RGSport · 02-27-2015, 03:02 PM

NZPolarBear , I tried that I-Drive setting, and that didn't work with a keyfob press. Not sure if it does it with the newer firmware, since mine still on the first batch of F15 firmware.
AFAIK, it only do that when you use different set of keyfob.
Maybe other members with 2 drivers can chime in, as I don't let my wife drive my X5.

But I know that it does that with my F10 where my wife drives it daily.

wjbender · 02-27-2015, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZPolarBear

Awesome, I'll try that. I'm also hoping somebody has played with the iDrive setting to return the seat to the previous position... Does this return to the position set for the fob; if it is turned off...

I'm kind of hoping there is a better answer than me having to recall my seat position after every valet. But I will try that for now.

Thanks

How about setting up a "Guest Profile" and programming one of the 8 radio buttons to select it and another for your personal profile. then just before you give the car to the valet select the Guest profile. Just a thought

retx · 02-27-2015, 05:07 PM

I also do the valet parking often.

I did use the Guest Profile. But, sometimes, when switching back from Guest to my profile, everything is put back except the seat position. Anyway I haven't spent time to figure it out.

So, what I'm doing now is -

Before surrendering the car to the valet, I -
* switch to Guest profile.
* exist the setting in iDrive.
* put on the plastic cover.
* tip.

When getting the car back -
* remove the cover.
* put back my profile.
* press the memory button to get my seat position back if the seat isn't moved after my profile is restored.
* tip.

Note: I have the Ivory White seat, so my dealer gave me some plastic covers for the chairs to "protect" my seats...

retx · 02-27-2015, 05:15 PM

Valet parking is always the problem.

Tesla forum has talked about this for years, but even Tesla couldn't do too much control to it yet. They now only can reduce the power when you do the valet parking. It can also be monitored by the smart phone. Luckily, in SoCal, most of valet guys know how to take care of Tesla.

I haven't seen the best one for the valet mode yet, but this one below has the unique feature which is helpful.

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/18/v...-red-corvette/

wjbender · 02-27-2015, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retx

Valet parking is always the problem.

Tesla forum has talked about this for years, but even Tesla couldn't do too much control to it yet. They now only can reduce the power when you do the valet parking. It can also be monitored by the smart phone. Luckily, in SoCal, most of valet guys know how to take care of Tesla.

I haven't seen the best one for the valet mode yet, but this one below has the unique feature which is helpful.

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/18/v...-red-corvette/

Coool

jman26 · 02-28-2015, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZPolarBear

Folks has anybody figured out a simple solution to the problem of Valet Parking. I have Comfort Access and Valet Park quite frequently.

The problem is that when I collect the vehicle the seat and steering wheel are often moved. I don't have a problem with the driver adjusting to drive safely etc but the car remembers the position from the valet driver, not from my preference... Yes I can press "1" on the seat and get my seating position back but the steering wheel needs to be moved manually.

I could use the second key fob which would fix that problem, but having the second fob everywhere I go is a problem. I don't want to carry both and can't leave the second one in the car because with comfort access if anybody touches the doors they will open.

Is there a step by step process here to get my seat and steering wheel positions sorted then fixed so they return to the same place even if the last driver moved the seat??

Hope that makes sense!

I believe there is a setting deep in Idrive that allows you to change the setting to remember the key vs last seat position. I can't be certain but will look for it when I get my car back next week.

MattBianco · 02-28-2015, 10:49 AM

Our two keys behave as they are supposed to, unless both keys walk in the car at about the same time, and then you never knows whose seat/steering/mirror settings you get. The iDrive settings are identical for us as the big boss does not bother with iDrive much.

Also, you can save a named profile in one of the eight keys, and that way, even with the other key you can press the selected 1-8 button and it goes to your settings.

The car needs a "valet mode", which some cars have. Such modes also drastically reduce power.

NZPolarBear · 03-02-2015, 02:14 PM

retx I'm going to do as you have suggested. I have now re-saved my seat position and it does now also move the steering wheel which is great.

I will now put the car into the Guest profile when i drop off the car. I have now saved a button to select my standard profile so when picking back up again all I need to do is press a single button to hopefully select all my settings again...

Thanks for the help.

jlstyle · 03-02-2015, 02:56 PM

Memory button remembers steering/seat/lumbar/side bolster/headrest/side mirror positions.

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NZPolarBear New Member 7 Rep 10 Posts Drives: F15 X5 30d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Auckland, New Zealand iTrader: (0)	Valet Question... Folks has anybody figured out a simple solution to the problem of Valet Parking. I have Comfort Access and Valet Park quite frequently. The problem is that when I collect the vehicle the seat and steering wheel are often moved. I don't have a problem with the driver adjusting to drive safely etc but the car remembers the position from the valet driver, not from my preference... Yes I can press "1" on the seat and get my seating position back but the steering wheel needs to be moved manually. I could use the second key fob which would fix that problem, but having the second fob everywhere I go is a problem. I don't want to carry both and can't leave the second one in the car because with comfort access if anybody touches the doors they will open. Is there a step by step process here to get my seat and steering wheel positions sorted then fixed so they return to the same place even if the last driver moved the seat?? Hope that makes sense!
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r33_RGSport General 12913 Rep 18,683 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	NZPolarBear , I tried that I-Drive setting, and that didn't work with a keyfob press. Not sure if it does it with the newer firmware, since mine still on the first batch of F15 firmware. AFAIK, it only do that when you use different set of keyfob. Maybe other members with 2 drivers can chime in, as I don't let my wife drive my X5. But I know that it does that with my F10 where my wife drives it daily. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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retx First Lieutenant 117 Rep 324 Posts Drives: '18 F15 40e Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I also do the valet parking often. I did use the Guest Profile. But, sometimes, when switching back from Guest to my profile, everything is put back except the seat position. Anyway I haven't spent time to figure it out. So, what I'm doing now is - Before surrendering the car to the valet, I - * switch to Guest profile. * exist the setting in iDrive. * put on the plastic cover. * tip. When getting the car back - * remove the cover. * put back my profile. * press the memory button to get my seat position back if the seat isn't moved after my profile is restored. * tip. Note: I have the Ivory White seat, so my dealer gave me some plastic covers for the chairs to "protect" my seats...
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retx First Lieutenant 117 Rep 324 Posts Drives: '18 F15 40e Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Valet parking is always the problem. Tesla forum has talked about this for years, but even Tesla couldn't do too much control to it yet. They now only can reduce the power when you do the valet parking. It can also be monitored by the smart phone. Luckily, in SoCal, most of valet guys know how to take care of Tesla. I haven't seen the best one for the valet mode yet, but this one below has the unique feature which is helpful. http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/18/v...-red-corvette/
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MattBianco Lieutenant Colonel 1280 Rep 1,886 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35d msport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Marin, California iTrader: (0)	Our two keys behave as they are supposed to, unless both keys walk in the car at about the same time, and then you never knows whose seat/steering/mirror settings you get. The iDrive settings are identical for us as the big boss does not bother with iDrive much. Also, you can save a named profile in one of the eight keys, and that way, even with the other key you can press the selected 1-8 button and it goes to your settings. The car needs a "valet mode", which some cars have. Such modes also drastically reduce power. __________________ Amber or Red Rear Turn Signals? Vote/have your say: LINK. Post your MPGs 100L/km here: LINK X5 F15 Engines Compared LINK Take the BMW X5 F15 Survey: LINK See the Results: LINK N57 Diesel Tuning Chips Compared LINK
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NZPolarBear New Member 7 Rep 10 Posts Drives: F15 X5 30d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Auckland, New Zealand iTrader: (0)	retx I'm going to do as you have suggested. I have now re-saved my seat position and it does now also move the steering wheel which is great. I will now put the car into the Guest profile when i drop off the car. I have now saved a button to select my standard profile so when picking back up again all I need to do is press a single button to hopefully select all my settings again... Thanks for the help.
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