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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 CTS 🢒 Features and Controls 🢒 Vehicle Personalization 🢒 DIC Vehicle Personalization

If your vehicle has the Navigation system, see the Navigation system manual for instructions on operating the DIC for your vehicle.

Your vehicle has personalization that allows you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two people. The number of programmable features varies depending upon which model of the 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 have additional features that can be programmed including the seat and outside rearview mirror position.

If your vehicle has the ability to program additional personalization features, the driver's preferences are recalled by pressing the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, 1 or 2, or by pressing the appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on the driver's door. Certain features can be programmed not to recall until the key is placed in the ignition. To change feature preferences, see "Entering the Personalization Menu" following.

Entering the Personalization Menu

To enter the feature programming mode, use the following procedure:

  1. Turn the ignition to ON, but do not start the engine. Make sure an automatic transmission is in PARK (P) or a manual transmission has the parking brake set.

    2. To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off.

  2. If your vehicle has memory settings, press the appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on the driver's door armrest. The DIC display will show either Driver 1 or 2 depending on which button was selected.
  3. Press the PWR/VOL knob to turn the radio on.
  4. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to access the main menu of the DIC.
  5. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until SETUP is highlighted.
  6. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to access the SETUP menu.
  7. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until the feature you want to change is highlighted, then press the TUNE/SEL knob to turn the feature on or off. If the feature is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.

    8. If none of the personalization items are turned on, turn on the personalization menu by pressing the TUNE/SEL knob. The list of features will then appear, and you can repeat Step 6.

Personalization Features

The following choices are available for programming:

Personalization Name

This feature allows you to type in a name that will appear on the DIC display whenever the corresponding Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used or one of the buttons on the driver's door armrest (1 or 2) is pressed.

If a customized name is not programmed, the system will show DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2 to correspond with the numbers on the back of the RKE transmitters.

To program a name, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the Personalization menu following the instructions listed previously.
  2. Select the PERSONALIZATION NAME menu item by pressing the TUNE/SEL knob once.

    3. You will see a cursor on the screen.

  3. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until you reach the first letter you want. The letter will be highlighted. There is a complete alphabet with both upper and lower case letters and the numbers zero through nine. Also included are spaces and other non-letter characters such as the ampersand (&).
  4. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to select the letter. The letter will then appear on the display.

    5. If you make a mistake, press the CLR button. This will exit the menu. You can then go back into the menu and edit the name. You can also press the TUNE/SEL knob repeatedly to cycle through all the characters until you reach the character you wish to change.

  5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the name you want is complete. You can program up to 16 characters.

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 on your vehicle. To program the next feature, enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously.

Configure Display Keys

This feature allows you to customize the functions of the four soft keys located to the left and right of the audio display. See "Configurable Radio Display Keys" under Radio with CD for programming information.

Configure SWC (Steering Wheel Controls) Keys

This feature allows you to customize the functions of the four steering wheel controls located on the left spoke of the steering wheel. See Reconfigurable Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) for programming information.

Remote Recall Memory

If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed seat and mirror controls when the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF

Before your 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 program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously.
  2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until REMOTE RECALL MEMORY is highlighted.
  3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

    4. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.

If this feature is selected, Remote Exit Recall or Key In Recall Memory cannot be selected.

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 on your vehicle.

Remote Exit Recall

If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed exit position for the driver's seat when the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF

Before your 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 program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously.
  2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until REMOTE EXIT RECALL is highlighted.
  3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

    4. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.

If this feature is selected, Remote Recall Memory cannot be selected.

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 on your vehicle.

Key in Recall Memory

If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed seat and mirror positions when the key is inserted into the ignition.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF

Before your 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 program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously.
  2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until KEY IN RECALL MEMORY is highlighted.
  3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

    4. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.

If this feature is selected, Remote Recall Memory cannot be selected.

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 on your vehicle.

Auto Exit Seat

If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed exit position for the driver's seat when the key is removed from the ignition and the driver's door is opened.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF

Before your 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 program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously.
  2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until AUTO EXIT SEAT is highlighted.
  3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

    4. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear in the box next to the feature name.

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 on your vehicle.

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

Mode 1: 0:00 seconds

Mode 2: 0:15 seconds

Mode 3: 0:30 seconds

Mode 4: 1:00 minute

Mode 5: 1:30 minutes

Mode 6: 2:00 minutes

Mode 7: 2:30 minutes

Mode 8: 3:00 minutes

Before your 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 the vehicle left the factory.

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

  1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously.
  2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until TWILIGHT DELAY is highlighted.
  3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to scroll through and select the available delay settings.

    4. If you choose Mode 1, the exterior lamps will not illuminate when you exit the vehicle. Only one mode can be selected at a time.

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 on your vehicle.

Lights Flash at Unlock

This feature flashes the exterior lamps when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. The lamps will flash for about 20 seconds unless a door is opened, the ignition is turned to ACCESSORY, ON, or START, or the RKE transmitter is used to lock the vehicle.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF

Before your 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 program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously.
  2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK is highlighted.
  3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

    4. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.

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 on your vehicle.

Lights Flash at Lock

This feature allows the exterior lamps to flash once when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 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

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF

Before your 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 program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously.
  2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK is highlighted.
  3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

    4. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.

You can select this feature by itself, or you can combine it with Horn Sounds At Lock so that both the lights flash and the horn chirps when you lock your vehicle.

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 on your vehicle.

Horn Sounds at Lock

This feature sounds the horn once when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature to work.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF

Before your 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 program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously.
  2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until HORN SOUNDS AT LOCK is highlighted.
  3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

    4. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.

If you select this feature to be on, Lights Flash At Lock will also be on. You can choose Lights Flash At Lock by itself, but Horn Sounds At Lock will always have Lights Flash At Lock enabled when it is selected.

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 on your vehicle.

Exterior Lights at Unlock

This feature turns on the exterior lamps when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 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 RKE transmitter is used to lock the vehicle.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF

Before your 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 program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously.
  2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until EXT. LIGHT AT UNLOCK is highlighted.
  3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

    4. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.

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 on your vehicle.

Driver Unlock in Park (Automatic Transmission Only)

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

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF

Before your 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 program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously.
  2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until DRIVER UNLOCK IN PARK is highlighted.
  3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

    4. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.

If this feature is selected, Driver Unlock Key Out/Off, Doors Unlock Key Out/Off, or Doors Unlock in Park cannot be selected.

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 on your vehicle.

Driver Unlock Key Out (Automatic Transmission Only)/Driver Unlock Key Off (Manual Transmission Only)

This feature allows the driver's door to automatically unlock when the key is removed from the ignition on automatic transmission vehicles or when the ignition is turned to OFF for manual transmission vehicles.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF

Before your 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 program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously.
  2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until DRIVER UNLOCK KEY OUT/OFF is highlighted.
  3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch between on and off.

    4. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.

If this feature is selected, Driver Unlock in Park (automatic transmission), Doors Unlock in Park (automatic transmission), or Doors Unlock Key Out/Off cannot be selected.

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 on your vehicle.

Doors Unlock in Park (Automatic Transmission Only)

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

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF

Before your 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 program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously.
  2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK is highlighted.
  3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

    4. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.

If this feature is selected, Doors Unlock Key Out/Off, Driver Unlock Key Out/Off, or Driver Unlock in Park (automatic transmission) cannot be selected.

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 on your vehicle.

Doors Unlock Key Out (Automatic Transmission Only)/ Doors Unlock Key Off (Manual Transmission Only)

This feature allows the doors to automatically unlock when the key is removed from the ignition on automatic transmission vehicles or when the ignition is turned to OFF on manual transmission vehicles.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF

Before your 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 program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously.
  2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until DOORS UNLOCK KEY OUT/OFF is highlighted.
  3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch between on and off.

    4. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.

If this feature is selected, Doors Unlock in Park (automatic transmission), Driver Unlock in Park (automatic transmission), or Driver Unlock Key Out/Off cannot be selected.

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 on your vehicle.

Delayed Locking

This feature delays the locking of the vehicle's doors for up to five seconds after a power door lock switch or the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed. The five second delay occurs after the last door is closed.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF

Before your 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 program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously.
  2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until DELAYED LOCKING is highlighted.
  3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

    4. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.

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 on your vehicle.

Lock Passenger Window

This feature allows you to disable either all the passenger window switches or the rear passenger window switches only. If this feature is turned on, all passenger window switches will be disabled when the window lockout button is pressed. If the feature is off, only the rear passenger window switches will be disabled. See Power Windows for more information.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF

Before your 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 program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously.
  2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until LOCK PASS WINDOW is highlighted.
  3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

    4. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.

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 on your vehicle.

Mirror to Curb in Reverse

If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, the passenger's outside rearview mirror will move downward so you can view the curb when the shift lever is shifted into REVERSE (R). The mirror will return to the last known driving position when the shift lever is moved out of REVERSE (R). See Outside Curb View Assist Mirror for more information.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: ON

Mode 2: OFF

Before your 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 program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously.
  2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until MIRROR TO CURB IN REV is highlighted.
  3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between on and off.

    4. When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.

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 on your vehicle.

Enhanced Chime Volume

This feature allows you to adjust the volume level of the vehicle's warning chimes. The chime volume cannot be turned off, only adjusted.

Programmable Modes

Mode 1: NORMAL

Mode 2: LOUD

Before your 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 program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP menu following the instructions listed previously.
  2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until ENHANCED CHIME VOLUME is highlighted.
  3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth between the normal and loud settings.

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 on your vehicle.

Exiting the Personalization Menu

To exit the personalization portion of the SETUP menu, press the CLR button once you have finished making your selections. You will return to the main audio screen.

If a 15 second time period has elapsed with no selection made, the SETUP menu will be exited automatically.