Enter Programming Mode

2011 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ, 2.4 1SECTION Enter Programming Mode
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick Lucerne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Pressing the driver information center (DIC) personalization switch activates the first level DIC personalization menu items and a subsequent press activates the second level DIC personalization menu items. When the DIC personalization menu is entered and no switch is pressed, the personalization menu display times out and the DIC displays the last vehicle information screen that was present before entering personalization. Perform the following steps in order to enter the personalization programming mode:

  1. Press the DIC personalization button to access the first level personalization menu items and press the DIC personalization button to access the second level personalization menu items.
  2. Press the Set/Reset button to select items through the menu.
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