so then what is the purpose of the last seat position idrive settings. I dont see how any of these settings are different.

when you switch the keys it remembers the last setting for that key.

The manual does a good job in explaining the details I believe.

Wow, I've read the manual a dozen times and just dont get it. Look at these images, I would assume by these settings that if I select "DEACTIVATED" it would mean that the last seat position is not remembered and the seat would be returned to the keys M1 setting when unlocking the car.

What exavctly do these menu options do?

No, Deactivated means that unless you press the M1 or M2 buttons the seats will never move.

Select "After Door Opens" and you'll see the setting change when moving between stored memory settings.

mine does not move regardless of which setting I have.

Just to be clear- If I have a seat setting memorized, yet the seat gets moved (using my key) ie...the valet moves my seat while parking. The only way I can get my seat back is to push the M1 button. Shouldnt the seat move back when I open the door?

I only see the seat move automatically (with the last seat position activated to door opening) when i switch keys and my keys have different memory settings on them. So i assume that when the iDrive menu reads "last seat pos" it means last seat position with that particular key, not the absolute last memorized seat position (ie, M1).

So on that note, unfortunately the X can't tell the difference between you changing the setting and the valet doing it. To go back you must press the M1 or let your valet use the second key to park the car for you. Or tell him to press the M1 for you maybe??

;)

Now if I can figure out what happens when you put both keys in your pocket (with comfort access of course) and say hello to the X...lol.. just a thought.