Easy Entry/Exit

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The easy entry/exit function moves the steering column to the full inward and upward position when the selector lever is in the PARK position and the ignition is off (if equipped with push button start) or if the ignition switch indicates the ignition key has been removed from the ignition lock cylinder (if equipped with an ignition switch).

The SCCM monitors the steering column position using Hall-effect sensors that are integral to the tilt and telescopic motors. For vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition switch, the SCCM commands the steering column to the full upward/forward position when the SCCM receives a message over the HS-CAN indicating that the key has been removed from the lock cylinder. For vehicles equipped with a push button start system, this occurs when the ignition status message indicates the ignition state has transitioned to off. The SCCM cancels this operation if a valid input is received from the steering column control switch or memory position switch.

The SCCM records the current steering column position before powering the steering column for an easy exit operation and then returns the steering column to the recorded position on the next easy entry operation.

The easy entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated using the message center. Refer to Information Displays in the Owner's Literature for information about using the message center to activate or deactivate the feature.