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Programming Features with the Driver Information Center (DIC)

Enter Programming

To enter programming with the DIC, perform the following actions:

  1. Turn the ignition to RUN.
  2. Place the vehicle in PARK.
  3. Press the RESET button on the driver information center (DIC) in order to clear any IPC warning messages until you clear them all (LOW VOLTAGE, DOOR AJAR, etc.).
  4. Press the OPTIONS button on the DIC.
  5. The DIC displays CONFIGURE OPTIONS.

Twilight Illumination

Continue with the following steps in order to personalize the twilight illumination feature:

  1. The DIC displays TWILIGHT -- OFF.
  2. Press the RESET button to change to TWILIGHT -- ON.
  3. Press the OPTIONS button in order to advance to the next option.
  4. If the previous choice was TWILIGHT -- ON, the DIC displays DELAY TIME 1 2 _ _.
  5. Press the FUEL button on the DIC in order to increase the delay time. Press the GAUGES button in order to decrease the delay time. The bars after the 2 on the display move to the right or to the left depending on your delay time choice. Each bar equals 12 seconds.
  6. Press the OPTIONS button in order to advance to the next option.

Remote Lock Activation Verification and Content Theft Deterrent Arm Verification

Continue with the following steps in order to personalize the remote lock activation verification and the content theft deterrent arm verification features:

  1. The DIC displays LOCK & ARM -- LIGHTS ONLY.
  2. Press the RESET button in order to scroll through and choose one of the following options:
  3. • LOCK & ARM OFF
    • LOCK & ARM HORN ONLY
    • LOCK & ARM HORN & LTS
  4. Press the OPTIONS button in order to advance to the next option.

Keyless Entry Alarm

Continue with the following steps in order to personalize the keyless entry alarm:

  1. The DIC displays ALARM -- HORN & LIGHTS ON.
  2. Press the RESET button to change to ALARM -- HORN.
  3. Press the OPTIONS button in order to advance to the next option.

Keyless Entry Unlock Control

Continue with the following steps in order to personalize the keyless entry unlock control:

  1. The DIC displays PASSIVE UNLOCK -- DRIVER.
  2. Press the RESET button in order to change to PASSIVE UNLOCK-- BOTH.
  3. Press the OPTIONS button in order to advance to the next option.

Perimeter Lighting

Continue with the following steps in order to personalize the perimeter lighting feature:

  1. The DIC displays APPROACH LIGHTS -- ON.
  2. Press the RESET button to change to APPROACH LIGHTS -- OFF.
  3. Press the OPTIONS button in order to advance to the next option.

Automatic Door Locks

Continue with the following steps in order to personalize the automatic door locks feature:

  1. The DIC displays AUTO LOCK -- ON.
  2. Press the RESET button to change to AUTO LOCK -- OFF.
  3. Press the OPTIONS button in order to advance to the next option.
  4. If the previous choice was AUTO LOCK -- ON, the DIC displays AUTO UNLOCK -- DRIVER.
  5. Press the RESET button in order to scroll through and choose one of the following options:
  6. • AUTO UNLOCK -- BOTH
    • AUTO UNLOCK -- OFF
  7. Press the OPTIONS button in order to advance to the next option.

Memory Seats Options

Continue with the following steps in order to personalize the memory seats easy entry feature:

  1. The DIC displays SEAT EASY ENTRY -- ON.
  2. Press the RESET button to change to SEAT EASY ENTRY -- OFF.
  3. Press the OPTIONS button in order to advance to the next option.

DIC Language

Continue with the following steps in order to personalize the DIC display language:

  1. The DIC displays LANGUAGE -- ENGLISH.
  2. Press the RESET button in order to scroll through and choose one of the following options:
  3. • LANGUAGE --FRENCH
    • LANGUAGE -- GERMAN
    • LANGUAGE -- SPANISH
  4. Press the OPTIONS button to start over at the beginning or allow the programming time to expire in order to exit.

Exit Programming

The DIC will resume normal operation approximately 15 seconds after the last feature has been personalized. Perform one of the following actions to end the programming before the list is complete:

    • Press the FUEL button, the GAGES button, or the TRIP button on the DIC.
    • Shift the vehicle out of PARK.
    • Turn the ignition from the RUN position.

Additional Information

For more information on the personalization features, refer to one of the following description and operations:

    • Refer to Power Door Locks Description and Operation in Doors for more information about the automatic door locks.
    • Refer to Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation in Instrument Cluster, Gauges, and Console for more information about the DIC language feature.
    • Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry for more information about the keyless entry alarm feature and the remote lock activation verification feature.
    • Refer to Memory Seats Description and Operation in Seats for more information about the memory seat easy entry feature.
    • Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting for more information about twilight illumination and perimeter lighting.