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Can my car keys switch driver settings?

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Old Sep 26, 2004 | 04:13 AM
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Can my car keys switch driver settings?

I'm trying to find if this setting is in my car but cant. My previous car (Lexus GS300) had it. Would be a shame if it didnt. I know, I know. No way on earth should I let my girlfriend drive my car. What can I say, I'm smitten. LOL.
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Old Sep 26, 2004 | 08:23 AM
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Yes, it's there. The full details are in the manual, but the option is on the multi-function panel: "Key-dependent settings" as I recall.
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Old Sep 26, 2004 | 09:38 AM
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Yes, in set up its called "Key Dependent? Y/N"
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Old Sep 26, 2004 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by jim256
... the full details are in the manual...
Well sort of It is in the manual, after a fashion, in a brief kind of way, dotted about in several different places. I still have not got it to work. And I have tried quite hard.

I think the manuals are VERY POOR, considering the complexity of this vehicle.
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Old Sep 26, 2004 | 12:35 PM
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i have the US manual....cant seem to find it....what pages is it on...

i have no section labeled key dependent....
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Old Sep 26, 2004 | 01:45 PM
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got it...it works...pretty simple....nice feature....
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Old Sep 26, 2004 | 11:47 PM
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I agree. The manuals are poorly written for such a complex vehicle...but quite wordy considering not much info changes hands. However, most of the folks here don't agree.
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