Easy Entry/Exit

The easy entry/exit function moves the steering column to the full inward and upward position when the transmission selector lever is in the PARK position and the ignition is selected off (if equipped with a push button start system) or if the key-in-ignition switch indicates that the ignition key has been removed from the ignition lock cylinder (if equipped with an ignition switch). The DSM  receives an ignition status message over the Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN). When the ignition status message indicates that the ignition key has been removed from the lock cylinder (vehicles with an ignition switch), the DSM  will command the steering column to the full upward/forward position. For vehicles equipped with a push button start system, this occurs when the ignition status message indicates that the ignition status transitions off. The DSM  will cancel this operation if a valid input is received from the steering column control switch or memory position switch.

The DSM  will record the current steering column position before powering the steering column for an easy exit operation. This recorded position will be used to return the steering column to this position on the easy entry operation. During easy entry operation, the steering column is returned to the position previous to the easy exit operation.

The easy entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated using the message center. Refer to driver controls in the Owner's Literature for additional instructions for using the message center.