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For 1990-2009 cars only

The vehicle has personalization that allows programming of certain features to a preferred setting for up to two people. Features such as driver position, door lock personalization, passenger window personalization, chime personalization, driver information center, remote lock and unlock confirmation, suspension system configuration, and remote start climate control settings can be personalized.

Language


Object Number: 1890283  Size: B3

This feature changes the language that the vehicle (instrument panel cluster, HUD, Navigation system, DIC, etc.) is in. The languages available are US English (Female) US English (Male), German, French, Italian, and Spanish.

To change the language:

  1. Select the CONFIG hard key.
  2. Touch the Vehicle screen button.
  3. Select the globe screen button or choose the desired language.
  4. The choice is stored automatically.

If the screens appear in a language that you do not understand:

  1. Turn off the vehicle.
  2. Open and close the door. Wait about 30 seconds.
  3. Turn on the vehicle.
  4. Press the map hard key.
  5. Touch the globe symbol screen button from the CAUTION screen. See Getting Started for more information. This goes directly to the Language screen. Choose the desired language.
  6. The choice is stored automatically. All screens display text in the selected language.

Entering the Personalization Menu


Object Number: 1719985  Size: B3

To enter the personal settings mode:

  1. Turn the ignition to either on, Acc. (accessory), or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See "Ignition Positions" in the Index of your vehicle's owner manual.
  2. The transmission must be in either P (Park), or the vehicle must be stopped.

    To avoid draining the vehicle's battery, make sure the headlamps are off. See "Headlamps" in the Index of the vehicle's owner manual.

  3. Press any button on the appropriate keyless access transmitter to identify yourself as Driver 1 or Driver 2. The driver number is shown on the back of the keyless access transmitter.
  4. Press the CONFIG hard key.
  5. Touch the Vehicle screen button.
  6. Access the Personal Menu Setting by pressing the Personal Settings screen button.
  7. The appropriate driver information should be highlighted. To change driver numbers, touch the appropriate keyless access transmitter to identify yourself as Driver 1 or Driver 2. The system shows the start up screen when the driver is changed.
  8. The Personal Settings button must be highlighted to continue programming. If it is not highlighted, touch it. If it is highlighted, touch any of the buttons on the right of the screen to begin programming.

Some features have submenus that show additional features that can be turned on or off. After entering a submenu, select a feature and scroll through the menu and make the necessary change.

Personalization Menu Settings Off Mode

If the Personalization Menu is not used, the following defaults are active on the vehicle:

Feature

Default Mode

Lock/Unlock

All Doors unlock in park

All Doors unlock when PULLING front door handle

Keyless Access All Doors lock eight seconds after last door closed off

DELAY locking eight seconds after LOCK is pressed and last door closed on

Lights/Horn

Lights flash at UNLOCK on

Lights flash at LOCK on

Exterior lighting at UNLOCK on

Horn chirps at LOCK off

External Audible Keyless Entry Transmitter in vehicle reminder on

Twilight Delay will be set at five seconds

Occupant Information

Driver Greeting -- standard driver greeting

Chime Volume -- Normal Chime Volume

Passenger window Lockout off

Suspension Ride Control Mode Touring

Occupant Position

Recall Memory with START button activation Off

REMOTE recall Memory Off

Auto EXIT Seat Recall Off

Auto EXIT steering column recall Off

Remote Start

Remote Start Off

Lock/Unlock


Object Number: 1720004  Size: B3

After making selections, touch the Back screen button to return to the PERSONAL SETTINGS screen.

Select this screen button to change automatic door locking and unlocking and keyless access transmitter locking and unlocking. The following choices are available:

Automatic Door Unlock

When this feature is off, the doors will not unlock automatically and the doors have to be unlocked before exiting the vehicle. When this feature or any of the following features are selected on, the button next to the name highlights.

When this feature is selected, choose from one of the following options:

DRIVER unlock at OFF: The driver door automatically unlocks when the ignition is turned off.

ALL doors unlock at OFF: All of the doors automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off.

DRIVER unlock in PARK: The driver door automatically unlocks when the shift lever is shifted into P (Park).

ALL doors unlock in PARK: All doors automatically unlock when the shift lever is shifted into P (Park).

Keyless Access Unlock

When this feature is off, the doors will not unlock automatically when the outside door handle is pulled.

When this is selected, the keyless access system automatically unlocks the door based on the position of the transmitter. When this feature or any of the following features are selected on the button next to the name highlights.

When this feature is selected, choose from one of the following options:

ALL doors unlock when PULLING front door handle: When the vehicle is approached with the keyless access transmitter and either front door handle is pulled, all of the doors automatically unlock. See "Door Locks" in the Index of your vehicle's owner manual for more information.

FRONT door unlocks when PULLING front door handle: When the vehicle is approached with the keyless access transmitter and the driver or passenger front door handle is pulled, the door automatically unlocks. See "Door Locks" in the Index of the vehicle's owner manual for more information.

One or both of the following options can be activated:

Keyless Access All Doors LOCK after Last door closed: The doors automatically lock when the ignition is turned off, the keyless access transmitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle, and the doors have been closed for eight seconds.

DELAY locking after LOCK is pressed and Last door closed: The doors will not lock for up to eight seconds after a power door lock switch or the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed. The eight-second delay occurs after the last door is closed. If the keyless access transmitter is left inside of the vehicle, the doors will not lock.

Lights/Horn


Object Number: 1720006  Size: B3

After making selections, touch the Back screen button to return to the PERSONAL SETTINGS screen.

When any of the following features are selected on, the button next to the name highlights.

Select this screen button to select the type of feedback desired when the keyless entry transmitter is used and to select the vehicle's Twilight Sentinel delay time. Select any or all of the following options:

Lights flash at UNLOCK: The exterior lamps flash when the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock 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. If Lights flash at UNLOCK is turned on and either ALL doors unlock when PULLING front door handle or FRONT door unlocks when PULLING front door handle is turned on, the exterior lamps flash when the doors are unlocked. See "Automatic Door Lock" earlier in this section for more information.

Lights flash at LOCK: The exterior lamps flash once when the keyless access 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. If Lights flash at LOCK is turned on and either ALL doors unlock when PULLING front door handle or FRONT door unlocks when PULLING front door handle is turned on, the exterior lamps flash when the doors are unlocked. See "Automatic Door Lock" earlier in this section for more information.

Exterior Lighting at UNLOCK: The exterior lamps turn on when the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. The lamps remain on for about 20 seconds unless a door is opened, the ignition is turned to ACC, ON, or START, or the keyless access transmitter is used to lock the vehicle.

Horn chirps at LOCK: The horn chirps once when the keyless access transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature to work.

External Audible Keyless Entry Transmitter in vehicle reminder: The horn chirps three times when the driver door is closed and there is a keyless access transmitter left inside the vehicle. This only occurs when the vehicle is off.

Twilight Delay: If this feature is activated, select the delay time that the exterior lights stay on when exiting the vehicle. If Off is selected, the exterior lamps will not stay on when exiting the vehicle. Only one mode can be selected at a time. Select any of the available options by touching the appropriate time screen button.

Occupant Information


Object Number: 1720008  Size: B3

After making selections, touch the Back screen button to return to the PERSONAL SETTINGS screen.

When any of the following features are selected on, the button next to the name highlights.

Select this screen button to select the greeting, chime volume, and front passenger window lockout settings.

Driver Greeting: Choose between a personal greeting and a standard greeting for Driver 1 or Driver 2. This greeting is shown on the instrument cluster when the vehicle is turned on. If a personal greeting is chosen, touch the Edit screen button. The alpha keypad displays. Type in the greeting. Up to 16 characters can be entered. When finished typing the greeting, touch the OK screen button.

Chime Volume: Select a normal or high volume level for the vehicle chime setting. The chime volume cannot be turned off.

Passenger Window Lockout: The front passenger is able to lower the front passenger window when the window lockout feature is on. See "Power Windows" in the Index of the vehicle's owner manual for more information.

Occupant Position


Object Number: 1720009  Size: B3

After making selections, touch the Back screen button to return to the PERSONAL SETTINGS screen.

When any of the following features are selected on, the button next to the name highlights.

Select this screen button to select the memory features to be activated automatically upon entering and exiting the vehicle. Select any or all of the following settings:

Recall memory with START button activation: When on, the previously programmed seat, mirror, and steering column positions are recalled when the START button is pressed. See "Starting and Operating Your Vehicle" in the Index of the vehicle's owner manual for more information.

REMOTE recall memory : When on, the previously programmed seat and mirror positions are recalled when the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed.

Auto EXIT Seat Recall: When on, the previously programmed exit seat position is recalled when the vehicle is turned off, the shift lever is in P (Park), and the driver door is opened.

Auto EXIT steering column recall: When on, the previously programmed exit steering column position is recalled when your vehicle is turned off, the shift lever is in P (Park), and the driver door is opened.

Remote Start


Object Number: 1720011  Size: B3

After making selections, touch the Back screen button to return to the PERSONAL SETTINGS screen.

When this feature or any of the following features are selected on, the button next to the name highlights.

Select this screen button to select the features that remote start activates. See "Remote Vehicle Start" under "Keyless Access System Operation" in the Index of your vehicle's owner manual for more information. Select any or all of the following items:

The Remote Start screen button must be highlighted in order to select the following options.

Climate Control: The climate control system turns on when the vehicle is started using remote start. It is at the same climate control setting that was last used by the driver using that keyless access transmitter.

Rear Defog: The rear defogger turns on when the vehicle is started using remote start.

Seat Temperature Control: The heated or cooled seats, if equipped, turns on when the vehicle is started using remote start. It is the same setting that was last used by the driver using that keyless access transmitter.