Programming Features with the Secondary Information Center

2001 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado 2D Pickup, 8.1 G, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION Programming Features with the Secondary Information Center

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

  1. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  2. Ensure that the vehicle is in PARK or that the park brake is applied.
  3. Press the MENU button on the SIC.

Automatic Door Locks 

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

  1. The SIC displays AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS: ENABLED or DISABLED.
  2. Press the arrow button on the SIC in order to select the desired choice.
  3. Press the MENU button in order to advance to the next option.
  4. The SIC displays AUTOMATIC DOOR UNLOCK: DRIVER, ALL, or DISABLED.
  5. Press the arrow button on the SIC in order to select the desired choice.
  6. Press the MENU button in order to advance to the next option.

Remote Activation Verification 

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

  1. The SIC displays REMOTE LOCK FEEDBACK: HORN, LAMPS, HORN&LAMPS, or NONE.
  2. Press the arrow button on the SIC in order to select the desired choice.
  3. Press the MENU button in order to advance to the next option.
  4. The SIC displays REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK: HORN, LAMPS, HORN&LAMPS, or NONE.
  5. Press the arrow button on the SIC in order to select the desired choice.
  6. Press the MENU button in order to advance to the next option.

Headlamp Delay 

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

  1. The SIC displays HEADLAMP DELAY: NONE, 10, 20, 30, 60, 120, or 180.
  2. Press the arrow button on the SIC in order to select the desired choice.
  3. Press the MENU button in order to advance to the next option.

Perimeter Lighting 

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

  1. The SIC displays PERIMETER LIGHTS: ENABLED or DISABLED.
  2. Press the arrow button on the SIC in order to select the desired choice.
  3. Press the MENU button in order to advance to the next option.

Memory Position Recall 

Continue with the following steps in order to program the memory position recall feature:

  1. The SIC displays MEMORY POSITION RECALL: REMOTE, KEY IN, DISABLED.
  2. Press the arrow button on the SIC in order to select the desired choice.
  3. Press the MENU button in order to advance to the next option.

Exit Position Recall 

Continue with the following steps in order to program the exit position recall feature:

  1. The SIC displays EXIT POSITION RECALL: ENABLED or DISABLED.
  2. Press the arrow button on the SIC in order to select the desired choice.
  3. Press the MENU button in order to advance to the next option.

Mirror Reverse Tilt 

Continue with the following steps in order to program the Mirror Reverse Tilt feature:

  1. The SIC displays MIRROR REVERSE TILT: PASSENGER, DRIVER, ALL, or DISABLED.
  2. Press the arrow button on the SIC in order to select the desired choice.
  3. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE and the Mirror Reverse Tilt feature is activated, any adjustments made to the preset position now becomes the new set position stored, this feature can be customized for each driver.
  4. Press the MENU button in order to advance to the next option.

Alarm Warning 

Continue with the following steps in order to program the alarm warning feature:

  1. The SIC displays ALARM WARNING: HORN, LAMPS, HORN&LAMPS, or NONE.
  2. Press the arrow button on the SIC in order to select the desired choice.
  3. Press the MENU button in order to advance to the next option.

Language 

Continue with the following steps in order to program the language displayed:

  1. The SIC displays LANGUAGE: ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, or ARABIC.
  2. Press the arrow button on the SIC in order to select the desired choice.
  3. Press the MENU button in order to advance to the next option.

Display Units 

Continue with the following steps in order to program the display units:

  1. The SIC displays ENGLISH or METRIC.
  2. Press the arrow button on the SIC in order to select the desired choice.
  3. Press the MENU button in order to advance to the next option.

Date and Time 

Continue with the following steps in order to program the current time and date:

  1. The SIC displays the current time and date.
  2. Press the RESET button on the SIC in order to select the desired choice: set year, set month, set day, set hour, set minute, set AM or PM.

    The currently selected setting will flash.

  3. Press the arrow button on the SIC in order to change the value.
  4. Press the MENU button in order to advance to the next option.

Exit Programming 

The following actions end the programming session:

  • The ignition is turned OFF.
  • The programming timer of 15 seconds expires.
  • Any other button on the SIC is pressed.
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