The Memory Seat System consists of the following components:

The MSM is referenced in the Tech 2 as the driver position module (DPM).

The memory seat module (MSM) cannot perform memory recall functions unless the Memory Recall Option is activated. The memory recall option is located in the driver information center (DIC). The DIC reports the memory recall option setting to the MSM, as well as other receiving modules, via GMLAN message each time the ignition switch is cycled to the ON position. The MSM will then store the memory recall option setting and examine it before making a memory seat adjustment. The memory recall option setting stored within the MSM will not change until the memory recall option setting in the DIC is changed and the ignition switch is cycled to the ON position. The Easy Exit Option is also programmed this way, refer to Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation .

Battery positive voltage is supplied at all times to the seat adjuster switch from the memory seat module (MSM) and the MEM Logic/RF MASSAGE Fuse located in the rear fuse block. When the seat switches are pressed they send a 12-volt signal to the MSM. The MSM commands the selected seat motor to move in response to the switch inputs.

Battery positive voltage is supplied at all times to the memory seat module (MSM) from the following circuit breakers and fuse located in the rear fuse block:

The memory seat module (MSM) controls the movement of each of the above mentioned seat directional motors, lumbar motors and the passenger seat lumbar vertical motor. Refer to Lumbar Support Description and Operation . All of the motors operate independently of each other. Each motor contains a electronic circuit breaker (PTC), which will reset only after voltage has been removed from the motor.

There are 4 motors that move the position of the seat. These are the seat horizontal motor, front vertical motor, rear vertical motor and the recline motor. The horizontal motor moves the entire seat forward and rearward. Both vertical motors run simultaneously when the seat switch is operated in order to move the entire seat up and down. Or they can be selected independently to vertically tilt the front or rear of the seat up and down. The recline motor moves the angle of the seat back forward or rearward.

All seat motors are reversible. For example, when a seat switch is pressed to move the entire seat forward, battery positive voltage is applied through the power seat horizontal forward switch signal circuit to the MSM. In response to this signal, the MSM applies battery positive voltage through the driver seat horizontal motor forward control circuit and ground through the driver seat horizontal motor rearward control circuit to the motor. The motor runs in order to drive the entire seat forward. Moving the entire seat rearward works similarly to moving the entire seat forward, except that battery positive voltage and ground are applied on the opposite circuits causing the motor to run in the opposite direction. All of the seat motors are powered this way.

Soft stop functions are not used for driver seat motors that are controlled by either a memory or non-memory MSM. However, soft stop functions are used for the MSM controlled steering column motors. Refer to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation .

The seat position sensors are potentiometers which are either attached directly to the motor transmission cable or are an internal part of the motor. The memory seat module (MSM) supplies a 5-volt reference through the 5-volt reference circuit and ground through the sensor low reference circuit to the respective seat position sensors. When the motor or cable rotates, the resistance of the potentiometer varies changing the feedback voltage of the position sensor signal circuit. The voltage varies from 0.22-4.75 volts. The MSM monitors this voltage signal to determine the position of the seat. When a memory set command is received, the MSM records the seat position by storing the feedback voltage from each position sensor. When a memory recall command is received, the MSM moves the motors until the position sensor feedback voltages equals the feedback voltages stored in memory. For the easy exit function, only seat position sensor feedback voltages are recorded and only the seat motors are controlled. The lumbar support is not involved in the easy exit function.

Battery voltage is supplied at all times to the memory function switch from the driver door module that is located on the driver door panel. When a memory switch is pressed, a reduced voltage from a series of resistors is applied through the switch contacts and the memory recall switch signal circuit to the driver door module (DDM). In response to the memory request, the DDM then sends a message to the memory seat module (MSM) via GMLAN serial data line indicating the memory request.

The current seat position may be recorded for 2 different drivers. To record a position, adjust the drivers seat, lumbar support, steering wheel, and both outside mirrors to a comfortable position. Then press and hold the memory 1 button until two beeps sound through the driver's side front speaker. A second seating and mirror position may be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2, for driver 2. When the MSM receives a memory set message, the MSM records the feedback voltages from the seat recline, and lumbar position sensors for the appropriate driver. Two personalized exit positions can be set by first recalling driver position 1 or 2, positioning the seat and steering wheel, except the lumbar support, in the desired exit positions and then press and hold the memory exit button until two beeps sound. When the MSM receives a set easy exit message, it records the feedback voltages from the seat position sensors and the for the appropriate driver.

When the a memory recall button is pressed, a single chime is sounded through the driver's side front speaker in order to acknowledge the signal has been received, while the MSM receives the memory recall message. The MSM then applies battery positive voltage to the appropriate motors until the position sensor feedback voltages equal the feedback voltages stored in memory for the identified driver. When the EXIT button is pressed, a single chime is sounded in order to acknowledge the signal and the MSM receives the easy exit message. The MSM then applies battery positive voltage to the seat motors until the position sensor feedback voltages equal the feedback voltages stored in memory for the identified driver exit position.

Memory recall will not work if the shift lever is out of NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P).

Refer to Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation and Personalization Description and Operation for the following memory personalization options:

The memory seat module (MSM) receives the ignition switch signal and the gear selector position via GMLAN messages. When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, memory record, memory recall, personalization recall, and exit recall functions are all allowed. When the ignition switch is in the ON position and the gear selector is in the PARK position, only the recall personalization function is deactivated and all other memory functions are allowed. When the ignition switch is in the ON position and the gear selector is out of the PARK position, only memory record is allowed, all other memory seat functions are not allowed.