Any way to have the seats move back when doors open, then once doors closed...

TheTwinz · 06-19-2009, 04:58 AM

the seats will move back to the driving position? I tried reading the manual and I am a bit confused as to what it can or can't do. What I want to happen is for the seat to move back a bit so its easier to get into the car, and once I am seated with door closed, the seat moves back into the optimal driving position.

A few times I have opened my doors and the seat would automatically move (i forgot if it was forward or reverse) so I know it is possible.

I dont have I drive but I do have comfort access. So if anyone has any idea how to do it, I would greatly appreciate it.

JoeyFiasco · 06-19-2009, 05:30 AM

are you having the same issue for getting in as you do for getting out?

beef1020 · 06-19-2009, 07:30 AM

The lat position the seat was in is stored with each key. Then when you unlock, or open the door if you set it that way, the seat moves back to the stored position for that key. So if you take it in for service give the service people your other key and keep yours. When you get the car back and unlock it with your key the seat goes to the correct seating position.

As far as what you are asking the seats to do I have not heard or read any way to do this. I believe if you move it back a little when you are done driving it would work. Then when you unlock the car the seat will be back a little. Once you get in you would have to hit the memory button and it would go back to your normal driving position. But I am not aware of any automatic way to do this.

rkan · 06-19-2009, 10:06 AM

I have the same kind of desire for entry. I just unlock and move the steering wheel all the way in and up when leaving, and after entry, pull it all the way down and out. Easy to set the postion and quick. Makes entry easier and dont have to wait for the slow electric motors to move the seat via memory buttons.

NiVeDh · 06-19-2009, 10:51 AM

I believe Infinitis have this feature but we don't.

galahad05 · 06-19-2009, 10:53 AM

Maybe OP can make use of the two memory settings you can store? M1 = seat fully back, M2 = normal driving position.

Sorry but it WOULD require you to hit one of the M buttons on the bottom side of your seat....

PsychoSlug · 06-19-2009, 11:31 AM

My Chevy Suburban has exactly what you're looking for. It's called "Easy Exit". I disabled it, because it isn't really needed in a Suburban; plenty of room to slide out.

That would be a nice feature on a compact sedan.

BK · 06-19-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by beef1020

The lat position the seat was in is stored with each key.

This should be a programmable setting for each key (whether to automatically adjust seat and exterior mirrors after remote unlocking, after unlocking and opening a door, or not at all). Note it doesn't do the automatic positioning if the engine is running already.

Key also retains tons of other stuff, like HVAC settings (temp, airflow, intensity, etc.), display settings (units of measure, date, clock, brightness, etc.), entertainment settings (last audio source, presets, volume, speed volume, equalizer, etc.), traffic info settings, vehicle settings (steering wheel buttons, PDC image, lights, door locks, etc.). Pretty cool.

ElRedOne · 06-19-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by NiVeDh

I believe Infinitis have this feature but we don't.

Yep!

CHCCubs · 06-19-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NiVeDh

I believe Infinitis have this feature but we don't.

Nissans as well even the older ones. My buddy's 01 Pathfinder has this feature.

ellipsis212 · 06-19-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dpratt34

My Chevy Suburban has exactly what you're looking for. It's called "Easy Exit". I disabled it, because it isn't really needed in a Suburban; plenty of room to slide out.

so true. sadly many Suburban drivers are almost as big as their vehicles.

Buegie · 06-19-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NiVeDh

I believe Infinitis have this feature but we don't.

even a Ford can do this

Fresh330 · 06-20-2009, 11:19 AM

I know corvette's do this as well.

GregL · 06-20-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CHCCubs

Nissans as well even the older ones. My buddy's 01 Pathfinder has this feature.

My '01 QX4 also had this.

PsychoSlug · 06-20-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ellipsis212

so true. sadly many Suburban drivers are almost as big as their vehicles.

I won't take that personal!

bluescoupe · 06-24-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by galahad05

Maybe OP can make use of the two memory settings you can store? M1 = seat fully back, M2 = normal driving position.

Sorry but it WOULD require you to hit one of the M buttons on the bottom side of your seat....

This has been satisfactory for me. It is not automatic, but it is not difficult.

vince88 · 06-24-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NiVeDh

I believe Infinitis have this feature but we don't.

They do, my ex35 has it.
It's a great feature (standard too).

It just makes it sooooo freakin easy to get in and out of the car.

BMW lacks this option I believe.

Only problem:

If 2nd key owner is shorter, and you happen to take that key by mistake, once you close the door, the seat just goes non stop and you can get a little stuck. Just have to be quick and press the button.

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beef1020 Private 1 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: May 2009 Location: md iTrader: (0)	The lat position the seat was in is stored with each key. Then when you unlock, or open the door if you set it that way, the seat moves back to the stored position for that key. So if you take it in for service give the service people your other key and keep yours. When you get the car back and unlock it with your key the seat goes to the correct seating position. As far as what you are asking the seats to do I have not heard or read any way to do this. I believe if you move it back a little when you are done driving it would work. Then when you unlock the car the seat will be back a little. Once you get in you would have to hit the memory button and it would go back to your normal driving position. But I am not aware of any automatic way to do this.
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rkan Private First Class 1 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe' -Black Sapphire Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha iTrader: (1)	I have the same kind of desire for entry. I just unlock and move the steering wheel all the way in and up when leaving, and after entry, pull it all the way down and out. Easy to set the postion and quick. Makes entry easier and dont have to wait for the slow electric motors to move the seat via memory buttons.
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galahad05 Brigadier General 158 Rep 3,158 Posts Drives: '07 335i e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	Maybe OP can make use of the two memory settings you can store? M1 = seat fully back, M2 = normal driving position. Sorry but it WOULD require you to hit one of the M buttons on the bottom side of your seat.... __________________ Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. --Mark Twain
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PsychoSlug Lieutenant 36 Rep 564 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nowhere iTrader: (0)	My Chevy Suburban has exactly what you're looking for. It's called "Easy Exit". I disabled it, because it isn't really needed in a Suburban; plenty of room to slide out. That would be a nice feature on a compact sedan.
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Fresh330 It is what it is 20 Rep 303 Posts Drives: '06 330xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	I know corvette's do this as well.
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