Your vehicle is equipped with personalization that allows you to program certain features to a preferred setting for up to 2 people. The number of programmable features varies depending upon which vehicle options are purchased.
On all vehicles, features such as climate control settings, radio and XM™ preset settings, exterior lighting at unlock and remote lock unlock confirmation and language have already been programmed for your convenience. Your vehicle also has an automatic door locking feature that is always on. You cannot turn the automatic door locking feature off.
Some vehicles are equipped with additional features that can be programmed including the seat, steering column, and outside rearview mirror position.
If your vehicle has the base audio system, the following information explains the vehicle personalization on your vehicle.
If your vehicle has the Navigation system, refer to Vehicle Personalization - Voice Recognition in this section.
If your vehicle is equipped with the ability to program additional personalization features, the driver's preferences are recalled by pressing any button on the keyless access transmitter, 1 or 2 or by selecting Driver 1 or 2 on the radio display. Certain features can be programmed not to recall until the ignition is turned off. Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation , Navigation System Description and Operation or to Radio/Audio System Description and Operation .
To change feature preferences, use the following procedure:
To enter the feature programming mode, use the following procedure:
Some features have submenus that show additional features that can be turned on or off. After entering a submenu, turn the tune/select knob and scroll to the feature you want to change, then press the tune/select knob to turn the feature on or off.
The PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU must be selected with a check mark to program the personalization features. If it is not selected, press the tune/select knob until the check mark appears. If it is selected, the entire list of features will be available to program.
This feature allows you to type in a customized name or greeting that will appear on the display whenever the corresponding keyless access transmitter, 1 or 2, is used or Driver 1 or Driver 2 is selected on the radio display.
If a customized name or greeting is not programmed, the system will show Driver 1 or Driver 2 to correspond with the numbers on the back of the keyless access transmitters. In this case, the customized driver greeting feature is factory shipped as off.
To turn the driver greeting feature on and to program a customized name or greeting, use the following procedure:
You will see a cursor on the screen.
If you make a mistake, press the F5 button, located on the radio, repeatedly to cycle back through all of the characters until you reach the character you wish to change. Then turn the tune/select knob until the letter you want is highlighted and press the tune/select knob to select the new letter.
The name or greeting you programmed is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle by pressing the F6 (BACK) button, located on the radio, to return to the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU. You will now see a check mark next to the driver greeting menu item, which means that the driver greeting feature is on and a customized driver greeting is being used.
To turn off the customized driver greeting, and go back to displaying either Driver 1 or Driver 2, use the following procedure:
The only way to correct a customized driver greeting once you have exited the screen to spell the name, is to turn the driver greeting feature off, and then turn it back on.
This feature chirps the horn 3 times when the driver's door is closed and there is a keyless access transmitter left inside of the vehicle. This will only occur when the vehicle is off.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation .
This feature, if equipped, allows you to choose the features you would like to have activated when you engage the remote start on your vehicle. These features include the climate control system, the rear defogger and the seat temperature, if equipped. Activating these features helps provide a more comfortable vehicle upon entry. Refer to Starting System Description and Operation or to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation .
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When REMOTE START is on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name. You can then choose to activate any or all of the following features by turning the tune/select knob to highlight the feature, then pressing the knob to turn it on.
CLIMATE CONTROL: The climate control system will engage when the vehicle is started using the remote start feature. It will be at the same climate control setting that was last used by the driver using that keyless entry transmitter. Refer to Air Temperature Description and Operation .The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle by pressing the F6 (BACK) button, located on the radio, to return to the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU.
If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed seat position and mirror position when the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2 with the exception of recall seat to driver position which is on. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed seat, mirror and steering column position when the start button on the ignition is pressed.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed exit position for the driver's seat when the vehicle is off, the shift lever is in PARK (P) and the driver's door is opened. Refer to Memory Seats Description and Operation .
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear in the box next to the feature name.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
If your vehicle has the optional memory package, you will have this feature. When this feature is turned on, you can recall any previously programmed exit position for the steering column when the vehicle is off, the shift lever is in PARK (P) and the driver's door is opened. Refer to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation .
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear in the box next to the feature name.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
This feature allows the exterior lamps to 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. Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation or to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation .
If LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK is turned on and either KEYLESS FT DOOR UNLOCK or KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK is turned on, the exterior lamps will flash when the doors are passively unlocked. See "KEYLESS FT (Front) DOOR UNLOCK" and "KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK" later in this section for more information.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
This feature allows the exterior lamps to 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. Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation or to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation .
If LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK is turned on and either KEYLESS FT DOOR UNLOCK or KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK is turned on, the exterior lamps will flash when the doors are passively unlocked. See "KEYLESS FT (Front) DOOR UNLOCK" and "KEYLESS DOORS UNLOCK" later in this section for more information.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.
You can select this feature by itself, or you can combine it with Horn Chirps At Lock so that both the exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps when you lock your vehicle.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
This feature turns on the exterior lamps when the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. The lamps will 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. Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation or to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation .
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
This feature sounds the horn once when the keyless access transmitter is used to lock the vehicle. All doors must be closed for this feature to work. Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation .
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
This feature allows you to set the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on after you exit the vehicle. Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation .
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: 0:00 seconds (off)Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since the vehicle left the factory.
To determine the mode to which the vehicle is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
If you choose Mode 1, the exterior lamps will not illuminate when you exit the vehicle. Only one mode can be selected at a time.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
This feature allows the driver's door to automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off. Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation .
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
This feature allows all of the doors to automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off. Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation .
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
The feature allows the driver's door to automatically unlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P). Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation .
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
The feature allows all of the doors to automatically unlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P). Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation .
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
This feature automatically unlocks the appropriate front door when you approach the vehicle with your keyless access transmitter and pull the respective door handle. Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation .
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
This feature automatically unlocks all of the doors when you approach the vehicle with your keyless access transmitter and pull either front door handle. Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation .
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
This feature delays the locking of the vehicles doors for up to 8 seconds after a power door lock switch or the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed. The 8 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. Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation .
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
This feature will automatically lock the vehicle doors 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off, the fob has been removed from the vehicle interior and the doors are closed. If the keyless access transmitter is left inside of the vehicle, the doors will not lock. Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation .
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
This feature allows you to choose whether or not to have the front passenger window deactivated as part of the window lockout button. If you would like the front passenger window to be deactivated when the window lockout button is pushed, turn this feature on. If this feature is left off, the window lockout button located on the door will deactivate only the rear windows. Refer to Power Windows Description and Operation .
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ONBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will appear next to the feature name.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
This feature allows you to adjust the volume level of the vehicle's warning chimes. The chime volume cannot be turned off, only adjusted.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: NORMALBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle.
If your vehicle has this feature, you can select between performance or touring modes. Performance mode is used where road conditions or personal preference demand more control. This setting provides more "feel" or response to road conditions. Touring mode is used for normal city and highway driving. This setting provides a smooth, soft ride.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: PERFORMANCEBefore your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle was programmed may have been changed since it left the factory.
To program the vehicle to a different mode, use the following procedure:
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle by pressing the F6 (BACK) button, located on the radio, to return to the PERSONAL SETTINGS MENU.
Once you have finished making your selections on the base audio system, you will automatically return to the main audio screen after 15 seconds. You can also press the F6 (BACK) button, located on the radio, to return to the main audio screen.
The navigation system's voice recognition allows for hands-free operation of navigation, phone, audio system, climate controls, windows, OnStar®, and memory features. Voice recognition can be used when the ignition is ON or when retained accessory power (RAP) is active. Refer to Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Description and Operation or to Navigation System Description and Operation . To use voice recognition , do the following:
If you experience difficulty with the system recognizing a command, try saying it more softly and wait for a few seconds after the beep, or you may just try saying it again. This system is able to recognize commands in 5 different languages. The system will only recognize commands based on the language selected. To use the voice recognition system, the map digital video disk (DVD) must be loaded.
The following are personalization commands you can access through voice recognition by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written. These functions are available to help with setting, storing, and recalling driver settings.
Set driver one, set driver two: These commands instruct the system to change the driver setting between driver 1 and driver 2. For more information, refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation .Other voice commands available for the navigation system are as follows:
• | DVD Changer Commands |
• | Phone Commands |
• | OnStar Commands |
• | Window Commands |
• | Climate Control Commands |
• | CD Commands |
• | Radio Commands |
• | Guidance Commands |
• | Nametag Commands |
• | Destination Commands |
• | Point of Interest (POI) Commands |
• | Map Commands |
• | General Navigation Commands |
For a complete list and description of all the voice commands available for the navigation system , refer to the Owner's Manual. The Owner's Manual will show you how to access and use voice recognition.