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Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel

If your vehicle has the memory feature, you can program and recall memory settings for the following features for up to 2 drivers:

    • The driver's seat position
    • The outside rearview mirrors position
    • The telescopic steering column position, if equipped

Refer to Memory Seats Description and Operation in Seats, Outside Mirror Description and Operation in Doors or to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation in Steering Wheel and Column.

The following settings and presets are set automatically:

    • The language, radio and XM™ presets, tone, volume, playback mode (AM/FM or CD), last displayed stations and compact disc position
    • The last climate control setting
    • The Head-Up Display (HUD) position, if equipped
    • Other personalization settings (for example, remote start settings)

Refer to Air Temperature Description and Operation in HVAC Systems - Automatic and to Head Up Display (HUD) Description and Operation in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

For vehicles with the base audio system, memory features are programmed and recalled through the radio from the DRIVER SELECTION and the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenus. Refer to Radio/Audio System Description and Operation in Entertainment

For vehicles with the Navigation system, memory features are programmed and recalled through the navigation display. Refer to Navigation System Description and Operation in Navigation Systems.

For vehicles with the Navigation system, you can also recall the memory features by using voice recognition, if equipped. Refer to Vehicle Personalization or to Navigation System Description and Operation in Navigation Systems.

Entering the Driver Selection Submenu

To enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings, use the following procedure:

  1. Be sure the ignition is either on, in ACC position, or in RAP and place the transmission in PARK (P) or the vehicle speed is less than 6 mph (9 km/h).
  2. Press any button on the appropriate keyless access transmitter to identify yourself as Driver 1 or Driver 2.
  3. Turn on the radio by pressing the power/volume knob.
  4. Press the CNFG radio button to enter the main menu of the radio.
  5. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to SETUP.
  6. Press the tune/select knob to enter the SETUP menu.
  7. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to DRIVER SELECTION.
  8. Press the tune/select knob to enter the DRIVER SELECTION submenu. The following items will appear:
  9. • DRIVER 1
    • DRIVER 2
    • RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS
    • STORE DRIVER SETTINGS

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry, Radio/Audio System Description and Operation in Entertainment and to Navigation System Description and Operation in Navigation Systems.

Driver Selection Submenu Items

DRIVER 1/DRIVER 2

The numbers on the back of each keyless access transmitter correspond to DRIVER 1 and DRIVER 2. If you would like to recall or store driver settings for the driver that does not correspond to the number on the back of the keyless access transmitter that you are using, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings by following the instructions listed previously under "Entering the Driver Selection Submenu."
  2. From the DRIVER SELECTION submenu, turn the tune/select knob to highlight the driver number that you want, either DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2.
  3. Set your choice by pressing in the tune/select knob.

If you would like to recall driver settings for the selected driver, see "RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS" later in this section.

If you would like to store driver settings for the selected driver, see "STORE DRIVER SETTINGS" later in this section.

If you would like to recall exit settings for the selected driver, see "RECALL EXIT SETTINGS" later in this section.

If you would like to store exit settings for the selected driver, see "STORE EXIT SETTINGS" later in this section.

RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS

To recall driver settings, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings by following the instructions listed previously under "Entering the Driver Selection Submenu."
  2. From the DRIVER SELECTION submenu, turn the tune/select knob to scroll to RECALL DRIVER SETTINGS and press in the knob.
  3. If the vehicle is in PARK (P), one beep will sound and your previously saved driving position will then be recalled.

    If the vehicle is not in PARK (P), 3 beeps will sound and your previously saved driving position will not be recalled.

A memory recall can be stopped by pressing any memory seat or mirror position button.

For more information on how your stored driving positions may be recalled when unlocking your vehicle with the keyless access transmitter or when starting your vehicle, refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry or to Starting System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical.

STORE DRIVER SETTINGS

To store driver settings, use the following procedure:

  1. Adjust your settings for the driver's seat, the outside rearview mirrors and the steering column to a comfortable driving position.
  2. Enter the memory programming mode for your driver settings by following the instructions listed previously under "Entering the Driver Selection Submenu."
  3. From the DRIVER SELECTION submenu, turn the tune/select knob to scroll to STORE DRIVER SETTINGS and press in the knob. Two beeps will sound to confirm that your driver settings are saved.
  4. Set the HUD position, if equipped, the climate control temperature, fan speed and mode settings, the radio presets, tone, volume, playback mode (AM/FM, XM™, or CD) and compact disc position.
  5. Your memory settings are now programmed. Any changes that are made to the HUD, audio system and climate controls while driving will be automatically stored when the ignition is turned off.

  6. Repeat the procedure for a second driver by programming the other driver number.

Entering the Driver Exit Settings Submenu

To enter the memory programming mode for your exit settings, use the following procedure:

  1. Be sure the ignition is either on, in ACC position, or in RAP and place the transmission in PARK (P) or the vehicle speed is less than 6 mph (9 km/h).
  2. Press any button on the appropriate keyless access transmitter to identify yourself as Driver 1 or Driver 2.
  3. Turn on the radio by pressing the power/volume knob.
  4. Press the CNFG radio button to enter the main menu of the radio.
  5. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to SETUP.
  6. Press the tune/select knob to enter the SETUP menu.
  7. Turn the tune/select knob and scroll to DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS.
  8. Press the tune/select knob to enter the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenu. The following items will appear:
  9. • RECALL EXIT SETTINGS
    • STORE EXIT SETTINGS

Driver Exit Settings Submenu Items

RECALL EXIT SETTINGS

To recall exit settings, use the following procedure:

  1. Enter the memory programming mode for your exit settings by following the instructions listed previously under "Entering the Driver Exit Settings Submenu."
  2. From the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenu, turn the tune/select knob to scroll to RECALL EXIT SETTINGS and press in the knob.
  3. If the vehicle is in PARK (P), one beep will sound and your previously saved exit position will then be recalled.

    If the vehicle is not in PARK (P), 3 beeps will sound and your previously saved exit position will not be recalled.

    A memory recall can be stopped by pressing any memory seat or mirror position button.

STORE EXIT SETTINGS

To store exit settings, use the following procedure:

  1. Adjust your settings for the driver's seat, the outside rearview mirrors and the steering column to a comfortable exit position.
  2. Enter the memory programming mode for your exit settings by following the instructions listed previously under "Entering the Driver Exit Settings Submenu."
  3. From the DRIVER EXIT SETTINGS submenu, turn the tune/select knob to scroll to STORE EXIT SETTINGS and press in the knob. Two beeps will sound to confirm that your new exit settings are saved.
  4. Repeat the procedure for a second driver by programming the other driver number.