I've set the seats to 1 and then move it to collapse steering wheel etc to make it easier to get out, ie why this little button is there. however, it worked at first then when I changed the settings (still trying to get used to new seats/positioning, but now it doesn't..uurrrgg. it's simple to set right? get everything where you want it then push "set" + "exit" button same time, get a chirp...voila! then i'll hit the 1 button, seats etc will move to correct aforementioned setting, then when I either hit exit button or shut car off open door the steering wheel is the only thing that moves and it's only an in or so.........I don't really want to disconnect battery to "reboot system" nor should I $70k for a car...freaking thing should work, now I'm not saying that I'm totally right it's possible that I DID make a mistake, but come one...it's too easy to set. same with bluetooth....actually linked up by itself one trip, ran errands, got b=ack into car....nothing!!!!sorry guys, this will not be my last post and I know that i'll hear from some of you to read this or that and I am getting better at it. but this kinda takes cake...sorry a bit teeed right now.

thanks as always for listening and for your input
John
ps if there is someone here in Beaumont Tx or surrounding area and you've had car awhile and have everything figured out, i woulld love to get togetjher with you.,... I'll even buy lunch or whatever!!!

 

You have to hold the button in, not just press it once. Also, make sure you are using the same key that you programmed, as I believe you might have to program both keys separately, but don't quote me on that.

 

Is it a manual? If so there is a software upgrade that may help. What is common is it works when exiting but not when opening........ the system goes to the drive position when you open the door not when you start it up. My manual does this and I believe a software upgrade fixes it but I have not been to the dealer yet.

If you have an auto I am not sure.......... I have not followed any auto issues.

 

it's an auto


the manual states in section 3-4 under storing memory positions, sentence 2. "press and hold SET and (exit symbol) at the same time until a beep is heard."
which is exactly what I've done. I've done it with the car running, in park, and in accessory mode.

 

Navigate to Settings: Vehicle: Memory Seat Options

Sorry if I didn't recall the exact names but if you go there make sure memory recall is turned on and also goto the easy exit and make sure it has been turned one.

Also there is a reset settings in there too, it wipes everything. You don't disconnect the battery on this car to reset it.

I'm currently having issues as we'll with mine but what you're describing sounds like the settings might be off.

 

thanks, i know where you're talking about and i had to set them to "on". if it's off, I have no idea how it got that way but I will double check them. what has me scratching head is that I got it working, then it stopped.....

 

Not 100% but it might be FOB specific too... I'm actually resetting my car tonight or tomorrow and troubleshooting it as well as FOB vs FOB settings to verify everything before I go running to the dealer to maybe not even fix the issue.

 

I'm assuming when you say FOB specific that you're talking about trying with one fob then using the other one. I have only used 1 FOB this entire time, other FOB is in safe. The c6's had a FOB 1& FOB 2 but as.far as I can tell if you want settings to read the #2 setting then you have to actually press the 2 button, c6 would recognize FOB 2 and automatically set car up to #2 settings.

 

Well all"memory recall settings" are all "on". However still can't get either setting to work correctly. The really irritating part of this scenario is that upon entry I have steering wheel set to fully extend but it only comes out halfway! And the exit ,i have set to fully compress and IT barely moves. I have yet to "reset" system.but as of yet, nothing works...this is extremely frustrating.

 

I have found that even when the settings start acting wierd, if u exit the car then lock and unlock the car using the fob originally used to make your settings, your settings will return when u next get in. At least this has worked several times for me.

 

I had it done and it did not correct the issue. I think that it works this way on a manual car but differently in the automatic.

 

i have done all of above....nothing. but here's the latest twist. Now after vehicle is been off for awhile, i go to get back into it as soon a i open the door, things start moving ie" steering comes out seats moves????
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is there anyone that knows what settings in the middle screen (now sure what it's called) I have run across severall different setting, however I dont' know what each one does. I think GM could be a little more detailed in their manual. imho

 

update, found out i had set the "things" to move upon door open, not engine start. but still no easy exit working. also, how freakkin long does phone take to sync??? I usually start car and am moving within seconds, and since this function will not work with vehicle moving, just curious if I have to wait minutes or whatever.

 

The factory manual was published with incorrect information as to setting memory seat. You only need to push the SET button, RELEASE it, and IMMEDIATELY push the 1 or 2 button depending on which fob you want to set. (The fobs are different even though they are no longer numbered as in the past.) It will beep immediately to let you know it is set.
Also, to set memory exit, put seat all the way back, all the way down, and set the wheel all the way in and up. Push the SET button, release, and then immediately the Escape button (the other one that has the funny figure on it but is not numbered. You will hear a beep when it works correctly. From then on when you shut the motor off AND THEN open the door, the seat will retract all the way, etc.

 

whizkid you are correct, but you need to hold the button to get it to beep.
I’ve always “programmed” my seats/exit by pressing both buttons at once (per manual), I would get a chirp and if you get a chirp then from previous experiences that means that your car accepted your setting input. This setting would work on my steering column, but not seats. However, just got back from dealer – service mgr- when he got in I noticed that when he programmed seats he hit the “set” button then pushed and held the 1 or 2 / easy exit until it beeped, and sure enough it did beep. So far it’s worked, seats & column. Maybe that was my issue???

 

PM from Kelly and Marissa at Chevy Cust Service finally solved this problem for me. The description of how to push the buttons in the last 2 posts is very accurate.

However the important missing item is making sure that none of your memory seat positions brings the seatback in contact with the bulkhead at any time. This makes everything work as designed!!! This is probably why this does not affect all of us since it is probably prevalent for taller drivers. As soon as the seat back touches the bulkhead, all memory function stops. Thank you Kelly and Marissa!

This does not however solve the issue on M7 cars where the memory driving position is only assumed on door opening at entry. This is the design but not a logical feature. The A6 cars have the choice for this to occur at ignition on which should be the default for all.

 

If anyone has the correct bulletin number for the software update on m7 cars could you please post it??


Thanks
Ron

 

I sent you a pm. that makes sense and I've read that somewhere however it's so subtly mentioned that I just kept reading and it didn't sink in. I'm going to bring to dealer today for this issued (unless your pm fixes prob).

the safe guard is fine and all, but you would think that engineers would design a switch that would stop seat just before hitting bulkhead!

 

Yes but it is a design issue and not a current defect in their view. As soon as the seat back touches the bulkhead, even if it is in the middle of memory adjust, everything stops. I think this also explains the frequent complaint of the steering wheel just moving just an inch or so when mem buttons are pushed. ie the seat is touching the bulkhead.

They also brought up 2 additional definitions I had not heard of before:
1. Supervised operation...This is when the memory buttons operate by continuous hold down during seat and wheel movement.

2. Unsupervised operation....this is when a short button operation will cause the complete adjustment even after one lets go the button. This condition only works when certain other conditions are met such as....1 engine running 2 ebrake set 3 clutch fully depressed.

I tried all of these things and lo and behold! They work! Still cumbersome and a bit confusing though.

 

Prodago....PM sent