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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2001540I 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMCODING AND PROGRAMMING - OVERVIEWCODING, INDIVIDUALIZATION & PROGRAMMING (CIP)CKM - INDIVIDUALIZATION (VEHICLE & KEY MEMORY)
2001 BMW 540i 4D Sedan, Automatic

CKM - Individualization (Vehicle & Key Memory)

2001 BMW 540i 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION CKM - Individualization (Vehicle & Key Memory)
Fig 1: Selecting CKM Button
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The CKM feature contained in CIP (for models produced as of the E65) provides the ability to "customize" certain vehicle and key functions to meet the specific preferences of the customer. It is important to note that the functions/features that can be "customized" will vary depending on model, equipment level and vehicle software level.

Upon selecting "CKM" a check of the current vehicle and key settings is made and displayed. The displayed settings list should be printed out and provided to the customer in order for them to select how the available functions should be set.  The CKM function contained within CIP allows settings for both vehicle and keys to be made directly, the older version separates the key settings from the vehicle setting as different functions.

On older vehicles the Car Memory and Key Memory settings can be accessed via the SGC/UNIX function.

Fig 2: Display Car Memory And Key Memory Settings Button
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Detailed information pertaining to CKM configuration is available in SI B09 03 98. 

Upon selecting "CKM"  a check of the current vehicle and key settings is made.

Fig 3: Selecting CKM Button
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Once the check is complete the current setting are displayed and can be printed out.

Fig 4: Display Current Setting Screen
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Changes to the current settings can be made by selecting the preferred function.

NOTE: Some preference settings can be made that are specific to the key being used.
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