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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 MODE button for the DIC until the DIC displays PERSONALIZATION PRESS SET TO BEGIN.
  4. Press the SET button for the DIC to display TO SELECT DRIVER PRESS REMOTE LOCK and the PERSONALIZATION FOR DRIVER #, where # equals the current driver number.
  5. Press the LOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter whose number corresponds to the correct driver for this session of personalization.
  6. Press the SET button for the DIC to enter programming mode.
  7. The PROGRAM MODE indicator illuminates providing the status.

  8. The DIC displays PRESS MODE FOR NEXT OPTION and then PRESS SET TO CHANGE OPTION.

Headlamp Exit Delay

Continue with the following steps in order to personalize the headlamp exit delay feature:

  1. The DIC displays HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY: OFF/15/30/60.
  2. Press the SET button to place the arrow before the desired choice.
  3. Press the MODE button in order to advance to the next option.

Delayed Illumination

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

  1. The DIC displays INTERIOR LIGHTING DELAY: OFF/ON.
  2. Press the SET button in order to place the arrow before the desired choice.
  3. Press the MODE button in order to advance to the next option.
  4. If the previous choice was INTERIOR LIGHTING DELAY ON, the DIC displays INTERIOR LIGHTING ON: KEY OUT/DOOR.
  5. Press the SET button in order to place the arrow before the desired choice.
  6. Press the MODE 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:

  1. The DIC displays AUTO DOOR UNLOCK: OFF/DRIVER/ALL.
  2. Press the SET button in order to place the arrow before the desired choice.
  3. Press the MODE button in order to advance to the next option.
  4. If the previous choice was AUTO DOOR UNLOCK DRIVER or AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL, the DIC displays UNLOCK: PARK/KEY OUT.
  5. Press the SET button in order to place the arrow before the desired choice.
  6. Press the MODE button in order to advance to the next option.

Delayed Locking

Continue with the following steps in order to personalize the delayed locking feature:

  1. The DIC displays DELAYED LOCKING: OFF/ON.
  2. Press the SET button in order to place the arrow before the desired choice.
  3. Press the MODE button in order to advance to the next option.

Remote Driver Door Unlock

Continue with the following steps in order to personalize the remote driver door unlock feature:

  1. The DIC displays REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK: DRIVER/ALL /ALL.
  2. Press the SET button to place the arrow before the desired choice.
  3. Press the MODE button in order to advance on to the next option.

Remote Activation Verification

Continue with the following steps in order to personalize the remote activation verification feature:

  1. The DIC displays UNLOCK FEEDBACK: OFF/LIGHTS.
  2. Press the SET button to place the arrow before the desired choice.
  3. Press the MODE button in order to advance on to the next option.
  4. The DIC displays LOCK FEEDBACK: OFF/LIGHTS/HORN.
  5. Press the SET button to place the arrow before the desired choice.
  6. Press the MODE button in order to advance on to the next option.

Seat Recall

Continue with the following steps in order to personalize the seat recall feature:

  1. Press the MODE button until SEAT RECALL appears on the DIC.
  2. Press the SET button until the arrow is before either OFF or ON
  3. Press the mode button in order to advance to the next option.
  4. The DIC displays RECALL POSITION.
  5. Press the SET button to place the arrow before the desired choice, MEMORY or EXIT.
  6. Press the MODE button in order to advance to the next option.

Tilt Mirror

Continue with the following steps in order to personalize the tilt mirror feature:

  1. Press the MODE button until TILT MIRROR appears on the DIC.
  2. Press the SET button until the arrow is before OFF or ON.
  3. Press the MODE button in order to advance to the next option.

Exit Programming

When the programming is complete, PERSONALIZATION SELECTION DONE appears on the display. The DIC then displays PRESS SET TO EXIT then PRESS MODE TO CONTINUE. Any of the following conditions cause the programming to end before the list is complete:

    • The programming timer of one minute expires.
    • The vehicle is shifted out of PARK.
    • The ignition is moved 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 following features:
       - Automatic door locks
       - Delayed locking
    • Refer to Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting for more information about the delayed illumination feature.
    • Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry for more information about the following features:
       - Remote activation verification.
       - Remote driver door unlock.
    • Refer to Memory Seats Description and Operation in seats for more information about the memory seat recall feature.
    • Refer to Outside Mirror Description and Operation in doors for more information about the tilt mirror feature.