Configurable Steering Wheel Controls

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Configurable Steering Wheel Controls
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2007 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The four buttons on the left side of the steering wheel can be programmed for different functions. To program the buttons, perform the following steps:

w/ U2R or U2S

  1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob.
  2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until SETUP is displayed; press the knob to select.
  3. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until CONFIGURE SWC KEYS is displayed; press the knob to select.
  4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to select the button to be programmed; press the knob to select. The current assigned feature is displayed.
  5. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob to select the feature that you would like to assign to the button; press the knob to select.

w/ UAV, U2Y, or U2X

  1. Press the MAIN button.
  2. Press the Setup button.
  3. Press the Prog SWC soft key.
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