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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 08:26 PM
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On my wife's new 2015 M7 coupe, we've programmed her seat position into memory button 1. Is there a way for it to move to that position if the start button is pressed without the clutch depressed?

With the seat in the entry/exit position she can't reach the clutch. Obviously she can press and hold the seat memory button down, but it would be more convenient to just press the start button once to move the seat and then depress the clutch, and then press the start button again to start the car.

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I just hold the switch, both for exit and seat position 1 or 2. Not really much gain when you think about the other button pushing/clutching for seat movement.
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On my wife's new 2015 M7 coupe, we've programmed her seat position into memory button 1. Is there a way for it to move to that position if the start button is pressed without the clutch depressed?

With the seat in the entry/exit position she can't reach the clutch. Obviously she can press and hold the seat memory button down, but it would be more convenient to just press the start button once to move the seat and then depress the clutch, and then press the start button again to start the car.

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There was a software update you could request for 2014 M7 that would do this. I don't know if the seat recall on start option is standard on 2015 or if you need to have the dealer install it. You can press the start button without clutch and the seat moves. Press with clutch and seat moves / car starts.

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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...te-for-m7.html

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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 11:26 PM
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There was a software update you could request for 2014 M7 that would do this. I don't know if the seat recall on start option is standard on 2015 or if you need to have the dealer install it. You can press the start button without clutch and the seat moves. Press with clutch and seat moves / car starts.

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Maybe the 2015's still need the update! I followed the instructions in the manual and read that thread and watched the video. Do I have to pair the remote with the setting? Her remote was in the car when we memorized the settings.

Right now when she shuts off the car the seats and steering wheel go to our programmed exit positions. If she gets in and presses the start button the seat moves even farther back. She has to press the 1 button on the door or slide down and press the clutch for the seat to go to the memorized position.

The settings are: Vehicle>Comfort & Convenience>Auto Memory Recall>On - At Ignition On.

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Maybe the 2015's still need the update! I followed the instructions in the manual and read that thread and watched the video. Do I have to pair the remote with the setting? Her remote was in the car when we memorized the settings.

Right now when she shuts off the car the seats and steering wheel go to our programmed exit positions. If she gets in and presses the start button the seat moves even farther back. She has to press the 1 button on the door or slide down and press the clutch for the seat to go to the memorized position.

The settings are: Vehicle>Comfort & Convenience>Auto Memory Recall>On - At Ignition On.

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Try with the other remote instead of the one she is currently using. Make sure the current remote is nowhere nearby.

You have the correct setting, and you would not have the "At Ignition On" option without the update.
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Originally Posted by DWG
Maybe the 2015's still need the update! I followed the instructions in the manual and read that thread and watched the video. Do I have to pair the remote with the setting? Her remote was in the car when we memorized the settings.

Right now when she shuts off the car the seats and steering wheel go to our programmed exit positions. If she gets in and presses the start button the seat moves even farther back. She has to press the 1 button on the door or slide down and press the clutch for the seat to go to the memorized position.

The settings are: Vehicle>Comfort & Convenience>Auto Memory Recall>On - At Ignition On.

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I had the same set of problems after the computer upgrade on my 2014. Here's how I solved problems: 1: Change fob. 2: Have your wife set her exit position just far enough back so she can still reach the clutch and exit the vehicle easily. Hope this helps. I now can exit easily and depress clutch upon entry for memory to engage.
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Originally Posted by DWG
On my wife's new 2015 M7 coupe, we've programmed her seat position into memory button 1. Is there a way for it to move to that position if the start button is pressed without the clutch depressed?

With the seat in the entry/exit position she can't reach the clutch. Obviously she can press and hold the seat memory button down, but it would be more convenient to just press the start button once to move the seat and then depress the clutch, and then press the start button again to start the car.

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i recently got the flash update from my dealer Clutch needs to be engaged for the seat to move to driving position on ignition
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Originally Posted by DWG
Maybe the 2015's still need the update! I followed the instructions in the manual and read that thread and watched the video. Do I have to pair the remote with the setting? Her remote was in the car when we memorized the settings.

Right now when she shuts off the car the seats and steering wheel go to our programmed exit positions. If she gets in and presses the start button the seat moves even farther back. She has to press the 1 button on the door or slide down and press the clutch for the seat to go to the memorized position.

The settings are: Vehicle>Comfort & Convenience>Auto Memory Recall>On - At Ignition On.

David
My '15 operates the same as that. The "update" does not work right in that pushing the ignition switch actually moves the seat farther back, just as you say. It's not a problem for me because I am tall enough to push the clutch in and start the car before pushing the button. But, it's a little surprising that the '15s do not have the update activated properly. Or am I missing something?
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Make sure the eBrake is set, or it won't work with the "Ignition On".
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Try the other fob. The car assigns fob #1 to the first one it "sees." Make memory settings #1 and #2 different and then try each fob. You'll figure out which one the car thinks is #1 and #2 pretty quick.
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Make sure the eBrake is set, or it won't work with the "Ignition On".
eBrake is on. Still no luck
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Didja set Settings/Vehicle/Comfort And Convenience/Auto Memory Recall/On-At Ignition On, and Easy Exit Options On?
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Make sure your exit position is not set so that the seat back is hitting the bulkhead limit switch (don't set it all the way back).
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Originally Posted by Larry/car
I just hold the switch, both for exit and seat position 1 or 2. Not really much gain when you think about the other button pushing/clutching for seat movement.
Agree, except I have the Easy Exit set to ON and Auto Recall to OFF. It does move by itself to the exit position when I open the door and stays there until I push and hold the memory button. However been at this for a year so have gotten in the habit of pushing and holding the seat memory button with a finger on my left hand while I pull the belt buckle over with my right. My wife is always saying I should learn to "multitask," so this is my multitask! Pushing the start button with my right hand (I can’t reach the clutch with the seat all the way back) would mean I could not multitask and do both at once! Still have to push in the clutch and hit the start button either way!
Guess they could not make it a true software “upgrade” and operate like the C6 with a one touch press. Either the software person did not understand what the C6 did or it was the same person who built in a “move to the preset position when the door opens!” Have never understood who would want that feature! Maybe they farmed out that software to a person overseas who never drove a car!

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Agree, except I have the Easy Exit set to ON and Auto Recall to OFF. It does move by itself to the exit position when I open the door and stays there until I push and hold the memory button. However been at this for a year so have gotten in the habit of pushing and holding the seat memory button with a finger on my left hand while I pull the belt buckle over with my right. My wife is always saying I should learn to "multitask," so this is my multitask! Pushing the start button with my right hand (I can’t reach the clutch with the seat all the way back) would mean I could not multitask and do both at once! Still have to push in the clutch and hit the start button either way!
Guess they could not make it a true software “upgrade” and operate like the C6 with a one touch press. Either the software person did not understand what the C6 did or it was the same person who built in a “move to the preset position when the door opens!” Have never understood who would want that feature! Maybe they farmed out that software to a person overseas who never drove a car!
The firmware update WILL fix it so you only need press AND RELEASE the START button and whichever memory matches the FOB you have in the car will be recalled. Once the seat moves into position, you can then depress the clutch pedal and press START again to start the car.

There is no need at all to press any of the memory buttons....
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Originally Posted by KenHorse
The firmware update WILL fix it so you only need press AND RELEASE the START button and whichever memory matches the FOB you have in the car will be recalled. Once the seat moves into position, you can then depress the clutch pedal and press START again to start the car.

There is no need at all to press any of the memory buttons....
Apparently this forum is MAGIC! After one month of trying, the update took hold! It now works as advertised. I didn't do anything differently except read the forum today. Yay!
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For those wanting to know how to set the features for mn7 call me. I set down push start button on fasten my seat belt close door and seat is in driving position. I set emergency brake shut engine down open door seat moves to the exit position I never touch a button if you are having to hold buttons you have seat to far back or have something else checked on that should be off. Oh and the 2014 updates are whats needed if you haven't done that yet.
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Agree, except I have the Easy Exit set to ON and Auto Recall to OFF. It does move by itself to the exit position when I open the door and stays there until I push and hold the memory button. However been at this for a year so have gotten in the habit of pushing and holding the seat memory button with a finger on my left hand while I pull the belt buckle over with my right. My wife is always saying I should learn to "multitask," so this is my multitask! Pushing the start button with my right hand (I can’t reach the clutch with the seat all the way back) would mean I could not multitask and do both at once! Still have to push in the clutch and hit the start button either way!
Guess they could not make it a true software “upgrade” and operate like the C6 with a one touch press. Either the software person did not understand what the C6 did or it was the same person who built in a “move to the preset position when the door opens!” Have never understood who would want that feature! Maybe they farmed out that software to a person overseas who never drove a car!
You need the 2014 update if you've had that done you exit position is to far to the rear there is a little sensor that bite me and would cause seat to work on occasion till I moved the exit position an inch forward.
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Agree, except I have the Easy Exit set to ON and Auto Recall to OFF. It does move by itself to the exit position when I open the door and stays there until I push and hold the memory button. However been at this for a year so have gotten in the habit of pushing and holding the seat memory button with a finger on my left hand while I pull the belt buckle over with my right. My wife is always saying I should learn to "multitask," so this is my multitask! Pushing the start button with my right hand (I can’t reach the clutch with the seat all the way back) would mean I could not multitask and do both at once! Still have to push in the clutch and hit the start button either way!
Guess they could not make it a true software “upgrade” and operate like the C6 with a one touch press. Either the software person did not understand what the C6 did or it was the same person who built in a “move to the preset position when the door opens!” Have never understood who would want that feature! Maybe they farmed out that software to a person overseas who never drove a car!

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You need the 2014 update if you've had that done you exit position is to far to the rear there is a little sensor that bite me and would cause seat to work on occasion till I moved the exit position an inch forward.
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Perhaps you misunderstood. I have no problem, been doing the same thing since mid-October 2013! I do two things at once, push and hold the memory button with my left hand while I buckle the seat belt with my right! It’s easier to grab the belt with the seat back so I do both at the same time!
I was hoping the new (not better in my opinion) software would be like the C6 but it is not so I won’t bother.
Just like closing the rear hatch, I keep the door open and it’s fine. I’m happy and now can stand by the driver’s door, gently push on the hatch left edge with my right hand and it latches fine! To each his own. Fewer work arounds with the Vette than my Microsoft products, Dreamweaver web software etc. etc.!
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