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TA (Traffic Announcement): This menu item allows
you to turn the TA feature on and off. To turn the TA
feature on, press the TUNE/SEL knob once. When TA
is on, an X will be in the box next to TA on the menu.
The X disappears when TA is off.
See ªRDS Messagesº in the Index for more information.
RDS (Radio Data System) MSG (Message): This
menu item allows you to view an RDS radio station
message broadcast by a radio station. To view the
message, press the TUNE/SEL knob once. The message
will appear on the screen.
See ªRDS Messagesº in the Index for more information.
AF (Alternate Frequency): This menu item allows you
to turn the AF feature on and off. To turn on AF, press
the TUNE/SEL knob once. When AF is on, an X will be
in the box next to TA on the menu. The X disappears
when AF is off.
See ªUsing RDSº in the Index for more information.
SEEK LOCAL/DISTANT: This feature instructs the
audio system to seek only local radio stations with the
strongest signal or to seek all radio stations with a strong
signal in a large area. Use LOCAL when you are in
urban areas where there are several strong radio station
signals and you want to limit the number of stations tothose with the strongest signals only. Use DISTANT
when you are in rural areas where there are fewer radio
station signals available.
To switch between LOCAL and DISTANT, press the
TUNE/SEL knob. Your choice will be set when you
press BACK and return to the main menu.
English/Metric Units
Use this menu item to adjust
the measurement units.
You can choose between ENGLISH UNITS and
METRIC UNITS. To switch between the two, press the
TUNE/SEL knob. Once your choice is displayed, turn
the knob to set your choice and continue scrolling
through the main menu.
The measurement units that you choose will be reflected
on all the vehicle system displays, not just the DIC
information. For example, the climate control panel will
display degrees Celsius if you choose METRIC UNITS.

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TCS (Traction Control System): You can enable
or disable the traction control system using this menu
item. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch between on
and off.
You can also turn the traction control system off using
the traction control button located in the glove box or
by programming one of the steering wheel controls
(1, 2, 3 or 4) or audio system softkeys to enable/disable
the TCS. See ªReconfigurable Steering Wheel Controlsº
and ªConfigurable Radio Display Keysº in the Index for
more information.
When you disable the traction control system, the
Traction Suspended message will appear on the DIC and
the traction control system warning light on the
instrument panel cluster will come on. See ªDriver
Information (DIC) Messagesº and ªTraction Control
System Warning Lightº listed previously in this section
for more information.SET CLOCK
Use this menu item to
set the time on the
vehicle's clock.
See ªSetting the Clockº in the Index for more
information.
SETUP: When you select this menu item, the following
submenu is available:

Personalization

Configure Display Keys

Configure SWC (Steering Wheel Control) Keys

Clear Tape Hours
You can use the items on this submenu to customize
your vehicle's audio system and optional memory
features. See ªVehicle Programming and Personalization
Features,º ªReconfigurable Steering Wheel Controlsº
and ªCare of Your Cassette Tape Playerº in the Index for
more information on these menu items.

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Vehicle Programming and
Personalization Features
Your vehicle is equipped with personalization that
allows you to program certain features to a preferred
setting for up to two people. The number of
programmable features varies depending upon which
model of the vehicle is purchased.
On all vehicles, features such as climate control settings,
radio preset settings, exterior lighting at unlock, remote
lock and unlock confirmation, and automatic door locks
have already been programmed for your convenience.
Some vehicles are equipped with additional features that
can be programmed including the seat and outside
rearview mirror position. The optional navigation
system screen preferences will remain at the last set
position.
If your vehicle is equipped with the ability to program
additional personalization features, the driver's
preferences are recalled by pressing the unlock button
on the remote keyless entry transmitter, 1 or 2, or
by pressing the appropriate memory button, 1 or 2,
located on the driver's door. Certain features can be
programmed not to recall until the key is placed in the
ignition. To change feature preferences you must use
one of the following procedures.
Entering the Personalization Menu
To enter the feature programming mode, use one of the
following procedures:
Base Audio System
1. Turn the ignition to ON, but do not start the engine.
Make sure an automatic transmission is in PARK (P)
or a manual transmission has the parking brake set.
2. If your vehicle has memory settings, press the
appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on the driver's
door armrest. The DIC display will show either Driver 1
or 2 depending on which button was selected.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to access the main
menu of the DIC.
4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until SETUP is highlighted.
5. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to access the
SETUP menu.
6. Scroll to the feature you want to change, and press
the TUNE/SEL knob to turn the feature on or off.
If the feature is turned on, a check mark will appear
next to the feature name.
If none of the personalization items are turned on,
turn on the personalization menu by pressing the
TUNE/SEL knob. The list of features will then
appear, and you can repeat Step 6.

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Navigation System
1. Turn the ignition to ON without the engine running.
Make sure an automatic transmission is in PARK (P)
or a manual transmission has the parking brake set.
2. Turn on the Navigation/audio system by pressing the
PWR/VOL knob located to the lower left of the
display once.
3. Access the DIC main menu by pressing the MAIN
button located to the lower left of the display.
4. Press the multi
-function button next to Feat Prog to
access the Feature Programming menu.
5. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to turn on the
Personalization features. An X will appear in the box
to the left when Personalization is turned on.
Personalization Features
The following choices are available for programming
using both the Base audio and Navigation systems
unless otherwise indicated.
Personalization Name
This feature allows you to type in a name that will
appear on the DIC display whenever the corresponding
remote keyless entry transmitter is used or one of the
buttons on the driver's door armrest (1 or 2) is pressed.
If a customized name is not programmed, the system
will show Driver 1 or Driver 2 to correspond with the
numbers on the back of the remote keyless entry
transmitters.
To program a name, use one of the following
procedures:

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To customize the name using the Base audio system, do
the following:
1. Select the PERSONALIZATION NAME menu item
by pressing the TUNE/SEL knob once.
You will see a cursor on the screen.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until you reach the first
letter you want to highlight it. There is a complete
alphabet with both upper and lower case letters and
the numbers zero through nine. Also included are
spaces and other non
-letter characters such as the
ampersand (&).
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to select the letter.
The letter will then appear on the display.
If you make a mistake, press the Back key. This will
exit the menu. You can then go back into the menu
and edit the name. You can also press the TUNE/SEL
knob repeatedly to cycle through all the characters
until you reach the character you wish to change.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the name you want is
complete. You can program up to 16 characters.
5. Press the BACK button located to the lower right of
the display to exit and set your choice or let the
screen time out and return to the main screen.To customize the name using the Navigation system, do
the following:
1. Press the multi
-function button located to the right of
the display that is next to the EDIT prompt.
This will open the EDIT menu. You will see an alphabet
at the bottom of the display and a blank line with a
blinking cursor. Also included here are spaces and other
non
-letter characters such as the ampersand (&).
2. Scroll to the first letter you want to highlight it.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to select the letter.
The letter will then appear on the line above the alphabet.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the name you want is
complete. You can program up to 26 characters.
If you make a mistake, press the multi
-function
button located to the right of the display that is next
to the Delete prompt. This will delete the last letter
you typed so you can input a different letter.
5. Press the multi
-function button located to the right of
the display that is next to the Back prompt to exit
and set your choice.
The name 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.

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Configure Display Keys (Base Audio System Only)
This feature allows you to customize the functions of
the four soft keys located to the left and right of the
audio display. Most of the available functions are
audio
-system related. See ªAudio Systemsº in the
Index for more information.
Remote Recall Memory/Recall Driving Positions
(If Equipped)
This feature recalls any previously programmed seat and
mirror controls when the unlock button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter is pressed.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ON
Mode 2: 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 it left
the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle
is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different
mode, use one of the following procedures:
To change the mode using the Base audio system, do the
following:
1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP
menu following the instructions listed previously.2. Scroll to REMOTE RECALL MEMORY to
highlight it.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth
between on and off.
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will
appear next to the feature name.
To change the mode using the Navigation system, do the
following:
1. Enter the Personalization menu following the
instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to Remote Keyless Options to highlight it.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Recall Driving Positions and press the knob
once to select it.
When the mode is turned on, an X will appear in the
box to the left.
If Remote Exit Recall or Key In Recall Memory were turned
on previously, selecting Remote Recall Memory/Recall
Driving Positions will override that choice.
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.

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Twilight Delay
This feature allows you to set the amount of time you
want the exterior lamps to remain on after you exit the
vehicle.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: 0:00 seconds
Mode 2: 0:15 seconds
Mode 3: 0:30 seconds
Mode 4: 1:00 minute
Mode 5: 1:30 minutes
Mode 6: 2:00 minutes
Mode 7: 2:30 minutes
Mode 8: 3:00 minutes
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed with this feature turned off. This 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 one of
the following procedures:To change the mode using the Base audio system, do the
following:
1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP
menu following the instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to TWILIGHT DELAY using the TUNE/SEL
knob to highlight it.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to turn Twilight Delay on
or off. If the feature is turned off, the exterior lamps
will not illuminate at all when you exit the vehicle.
Once the feature is turned on, the modes listed above
will appear on the display, and the currently selected
time delay will have a check mark next to it.
4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until you reach the
desired time delay.
5. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to select
your choice.
When a time is selected, a check mark will appear
next to the time delay you chose. Only one mode
can be selected at a time.

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To change the mode using the Navigation system, do the
following:
1. Enter the Personalization menu following the
instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to Twilight Delay using the TUNE/SEL knob
to highlight it.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to turn Twilight Delay on
or off. If the feature is turned off, the exterior lamps
will not illuminate at all when you exit the vehicle.
Once the feature is turned on, the modes listed above
will appear on the display, and the currently selected
time delay will have an X in the box to the left.
4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until you reach the
desired time delay.
5. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to select
your choice.
When a time is selected, an X will appear next to the
time delay you chose. 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.Lights Flash at Unlock
This feature turns on the exterior lamps when the remote
keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle.
The lamps will remain on for approximately 20 seconds
unless a door is opened, the ignition is turned to
ACCESSORY, ON or START or the remote keyless
entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ON
Mode 2: OFF
Before 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 determine the mode to which the vehicle
is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different
mode, use one of the following procedures:
To change the mode using the Base audio system, do the
following:
1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP
menu following the instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to LIGHTS FLASH AT UNLOCK to
highlight it.