Vehicle Programming and Personalization Features

This vehicle is equipped with personalization that allows you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to 2 people. The number of programmable features varies depending upon which model of vehicle is purchased. On all vehicles, features such as climate control settings, radio preset settings, exterior lighting at unlock, remote lock and unlock confirmation, and automatic door locks have already been programmed for your convenience. Some vehicles are equipped with additional features that can be programmed including the seat and outside rearview mirror position. The optional navigation system screen preferences will remain at the last set position. If your vehicle is equipped with the ability to program additional personalization features, the drivers preferences are recalled by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by pressing the appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on the drivers door. Certain features can be programmed not to recall until the key is placed in the ignition. To change feature preferences you must use one of the following procedures.

Entering the Personalization Menu

Base Audio System

To enter the Feature programming mode use the following procedure:

1. If the vehicle has memory settings, press the appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on the driver door armrest. The driver information center (DIC) display will show either Driver 1 or 2 depending on which button was selected.
2. Turn the ignition to ON without the engine running. Make sure an automatic transmission is in PARK (P) or a manual transmission has the parking brake set.
3. Press the scroll/select knob once to access the main menu of the DIC.
4. Turn the scroll/select knob until SETUP is highlighted.
5. Press the scroll/select knob once to access the SETUP menu.
6. Scroll to the PERSONALIZATION menu item and select it to access the PERSONALIZATION menu.
7. Press the scroll/select knob until a check mark appears after the PERSONALIZATION menu item. This turns on the personalization feature. If you see a minus sign (-) after the PERSONALIZATION menu item, the personalization feature has been turned off.

Navigation System

To enter the feature programming mode use the following procedure:

1. Turn the ignition to ON without the engine running. Make sure an automatic transmission is in PARK (P) or a manual transmission has the parking brake set.
2. Turn on the Navigation/audio system by pressing the power/volume knob located to the lower left of the display, once.
3. Access the DIC main menu by pressing the Audio Setup button located to the lower left of the display.
4. Press the button with the dot on it next to Feat Prog to access the Feature Programming menu.
5. Press the scroll/select knob to turn on the Personalization features. An X will appear in the box to the left when Personalization is turned on.

Now you are ready to program the personalization features. The following choices are available for programming using both the Base audio and Navigation systems unless otherwise indicated.

Personalization Name

This feature allows you to type in a name that will appear on the DIC display whenever the corresponding remote keyless entry transmitter is used or one of the buttons on the driver door armrest (1 or 2) is pressed.

If a customized name is not programmed, the system will Driver 1 or Driver 2 to correspond with the numbers on the back of the remote keyless.

Base Audio System

To program a name use the following procedure:

1. Select the PERSONALIZATION NAME menu item by pressing the scroll/select knob once. You will see a blinking cursor.
2. Turn the scroll/select knob until you reach the first letter you want to highlight. There is a complete alphabet with both upper and lower case letters and numbers zero through nine. Also included are spaces and other non-letter characters such as the ampersand (&).
3. Press the scroll/select knob once to select the letter. The letter will then appear on the display. If you make a mistake, press the back key this will exit the menu. You can then go back into the menu and edit the name.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the name you want is complete. You can program up to 26 characters.
5. Press the BACK button located to the lower right of the display to exit and set your choice.

Navigation System

To program a name use the following procedure:

1. Press the button with the dot on it located to the right of the display that is next to the EDIT prompt. This will open the EDIT menu. You will see an alphabet at the bottom of the display and a blank line with a blinking cursor.
2. Scroll to the first letter you want to highlight.
3. Press the scroll/select knob once to select the letter. The letter will then appear on the line above the alphabet.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the name you want is complete.
5. Press the button with the dot on it located to the right of the display that is next to the Back prompt to exit and set your choice.
6. The name you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available.

Configure Display Keys, Base Audio System Only

This feature allows you to customize the functions of the 4 soft keys located to the left and right of the audio display. Most of the available functions are audio system related. See "Audio Systems" for more information.

Remote Recall Memory/Recall Driving Positions

This feature recalls any previously programmed seat and mirror controls when the Unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed.

Programmable Modes

To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use one of the following procedures:

Base Audio System

1. Enter the Personalization menu following the instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to Remote Recall Memory to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll select knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

Navigation System

1. Enter the Personalization menu following the instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to Remote Keyless Options to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Recall Driving Positions and press the knob once to select it.
5. When the mode is turned on, an X will appear in the box to the left.

If Remote Exit Recall or Key In Recall Memory were turned on previously, selecting Remote Recall/Recall Driving Position will override that choice.

The mode you selected is now set. you can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available.

Remote Exit Recall

This feature allows any previously programmed exit position for the drivers seat to be recalled when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed.

Programmable Modes

To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use one of the following procedures:

Base Audio System

1. Enter the Personalization menu following the instruction listed previously.
2. Scroll to Remote Exit Recall to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

Navigation System

1. Enter the Personalization menu following the instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to Remote Keyless Options to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Remote Exit Recall and press the knob once to select it.

When the mode is turned on, an X will appear in the box to the left. If Remote Recall Memory/Recall Driving Positions was turned on previously, selecting Remote Exit Recall will override that choice. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode or program the next feature available.

Key In Recall Memory

This feature recalls any previously programmed seat and mirror positions when the key is inserted into the ignition.

Programmable Modes

To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use one of the following procedures:

Base Audio System

1. Enter the Personalization menu following the instruction listed previously.
2. Scroll to Key In Recall Memory to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

Navigation System

1. Enter the Personalization menu following the instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to Key In Memory Recall to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Key In Memory Recall and press the knob once to select it.

When the mode is turned on, an X will appear in the box to the left. If Remote Recall Memory/Recall Driving Positions was turned on previously, selecting Key In Memory Recall will override that choice. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode or program the next feature available.

Twilight Delay

This feature allows you to set the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on after you exit the vehicle.

Programmable Modes

Before the vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed with this feature turned off. This may have been changed since the vehicle left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, perform the following procedure:

1. Enter the Personalization menu following the instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to TWILIGHT DELAY to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to turn Twilight Delay on or off. If the feature is turned off, the exterior lamps will not illuminate at all when you exit the vehicle. Once the feature is turned on, the modes listed above will appear on the display, and the currently selected time delay will have an X in the box to the left.
4. Turn the scroll/select knob until you reach the desired time delay.
5. Press the scroll/select knob once to select your choice. When a time is selected, an X will appear in the box to the left of the time delay you chose. Only one mode can be selected at a time.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode or program the next feature available on the vehicle.

Auto Exit Seat

This feature allows any previously programmed exit positions for the driver seat to be recalled when the driver door is opened and the key is out of the ignition.

Programmable Modes

To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, perform the following procedure:

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to AUTO EXIT SEAT to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When the AUTO EXIT SEAT is turned on, an X will appear in the box to the left.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode or program the next feature available on the vehicle.

Lights Flash at Unlock

This feature turns on the exterior lamps when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. The lamps will remain on for approximately 20 seconds unless a door is opened, the ignition is turned to ACCESSORY, ON or START or the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle.

Programmable Modes

Before the vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use one of the following procedures:

Base Audio System

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

Navigation System

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to Remote Keyless Options to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Lights Flash at Unlock and press the knob once to select it. When the mode is turned on, an X will appear the box to the left.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode or program the next feature available.

Lights Flash at Lock

This feature allows the exterior lamps to flash once when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature to work, and the lamps will not flash if the parking lamps or headlamps are on.

Programmable Modes

Before the vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use one of the following procedures:

Base Audio System

1. Enter the personalization menu.
2. Scroll to LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

Navigation System

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to Remote Keyless Options to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Lights Flash at Lock and press the knob once to select it. When the mode is turned on, an X will appear the box to the left.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode or program the next feature available.

Horn Sounds at Lock

This feature sounds the horn once when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature to work.

Programmable Modes

Before the vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle was programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use one of the following procedures:

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode or program the next feature available.

Base Audio System

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to HORN SOUNDS AT LOCK to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

Navigation System

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to Remote Keyless Options to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Horn Sounds at Lock and press the knob once to select it. When the mode is turned on, an X will appear in the box to the left. If Lights Flash at Lock was previously turned on, selecting Horns Sound at Lock will override the previous choice.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode or program the next feature available.

Exterior Lights at Unlock

This feature turns on the exterior lamps when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. The lamps will remain on for about 20 seconds unless a door is opened, the ignition is turned to ACCESSORY, ON or START or the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle.

Programmable Modes

Before the vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle was programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use one of the following procedures:

Base Audio System

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to EXT. LIGHT AT UNLOCK to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

Navigation System

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to Remote Keyless Options to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Exterior lights At Unlock and press the knob once to select it. When the mode is turned on, an X will appear in the box to the left.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode or program the next feature available.

Driver Unlock In Park, Automatic Transmission Only

The feature allows the drivers door to automatically unlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P).

Programmable Modes

Before the vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle was programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use one of the following procedures:

Base Audio System

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to DRIVER UNLOCK IN PARK to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

Navigation System

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to Door Lock Options to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Driver Unlock In Park and press the knob once to select it. When the mode is turned on, an X will appear in the box to the left. If Driver Unlock Key Out, Doors Unlock key Out or Doors Unlock In Park were previously turned on, selecting Driver Unlock In Park will override the previous choice.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode or program the next feature available.

Driver Unlock Key Out

The feature allows the drivers door to automatically unlock when the key it removed from the ignition.

Programmable Modes

Before the vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed with these modes turned off. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle was programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use one of the following procedures:

Base Audio System

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to DRIVER UNLOCK KEY OUT to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

Navigation System

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to Door Lock Options to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Driver Unlock Key Out and press the knob once to select it. When the mode is turned on, an X will appear in the box to the left. If Doors Unlock Key Out or Doors Unlock In Park (automatic transmission only) were previously turned on, selecting Driver Unlock Key Out will override the previous choice.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode or program the next feature available.

Doors Unlock In Park, Automatic Transmission Only

The feature allows the doors to automatically unlock when the key it removed from the ignition.

Programmable Modes

Before the vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle was programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use one of the following procedures:

Base Audio System

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

Navigation System

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to Door Lock Options to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Doors Unlock In Park and press the knob once to select it. When the mode is turned on, an X will appear in the box to the left. If Doors Unlock Key Out , Driver Unlock Key Out or Driver Unlock In Park were previously turned on, selecting Doors Unlock In Park will override the previous choice.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode or program the next feature available.

Doors Unlock Key Out

This feature allows the vehicles doors to automatically unlock when the key is removed from the ignition. This feature is not available if Driver unlock key Out or Doors Unlock In Park (automatic transmission only) is turned on.

Programmable Modes

Before the vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle was programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use one of the following procedures:

Base Audio System

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to DOORS UNLOCK KEY OUT to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

Navigation System

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to Door Lock Options to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Doors Unlock Key Out and press the knob once to select it. When the mode is turned on, an X will appear in the box to the left. If Driver Unlock Key Out or Doors Unlock In Park (automatic transmission only) were previously turned on, selecting Doors Unlock Key Out will override the previous choice.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode or program the next feature available.

Delayed Locking

This feature delays the locking of the vehicles doors for up to 5 seconds after a power door lock switch or the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. The 5 second delay occurs after the last door is closed.

Programmable Modes

Before the vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle was programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use one of the following procedures:

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to DELAYED LOCKING to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When DELAYED LOCKING is turned on, an X will appear in the box to the left.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode or program the next feature available.

Lock Passenger Window

This feature allows you to disable either all the passenger windows controls or the rear passenger window controls only.

Programmable Modes

Before the vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle was programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use one of the following procedures:

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to LOCK PASSENGER WINDOW to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When LOCK PASSENGER WINDOW is turned on, an X will appear in the box to the left.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode or program the next feature available.

Mirror to Curb in Reverse

This feature will move the passengers outside rearview mirror to a curb view position when the shift lever is placed in REVERSE (R).

Programmable Modes

Before the vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle was programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use one of the following procedures:

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to MIRROR TO CURB IN REV to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to switch back and forth between on and off. When MIRROR TO CURB IN REV is turned on, an X will appear in the box to the left.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode or program the next feature available.

Enhanced Chime Volume

This feature allows you to adjust the volume level of the vehicles warning chimes. The chime volume can not be turned off, only adjusted.

Programmable Modes

Before the vehicle was shipped from the factory it was programmed to mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle was programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use one of the following procedures:

1. Enter the Personalization menu.
2. Scroll to ENHANCED CHIME VOLUME to highlight it.
3. Press the scroll/select knob to switch back and forth between the normal and loud settings. You will hear a chime as an example of the volume level chosen.

The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode or program the next feature available.

Exiting the Personalization Menu

To exit PERSONALIZATION using the base audio system, press the BACK key when you have finished making your selections. You will return to the main audio screen.

To exit Feature Programming using the Navigation system, press the button with the dot on it next to the back prompt once you have finished making your selections. You will return to the Main Menu.

Additional Information

For more information on memory seats, refer to Memory Seats Description and Operation .

For more information on outside mirrors, refer to Outside Mirror Description and Operation .

For more information on the navigation system, refer to Navigation System Description and Operation .

For more information on the automatic door locks, refer to Power Door Locks Description and Operation .

For more information on the remote keyless entry system, refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation .

For more information on the chimes or audible warning system, refer to Audible Warnings Description and Operation .