I am getting ready for my 1,000 service, which is really not much except having the dealer make some customizable changes that can only be performed by the dealer and not have to pay for them. I am curious to what others have chose to have the dealer make for them so I don't miss anything others find important to change. I currently have 2.
1. Wireless Remote Control Trunk Unlocking Operation Change to “Push Twice”.
2. Power Windows Wireless Remote Control Linked to Opening the Windows By holding down unlock button

 

+Change turn signal to 7 blinkers.
+Change to turn off the engine the 2 outside mirrors will auto fold in.

 

Power Windows Wireless Remote Control buzzer default-OFF
Open door buzzer-OFF

 

I've asked my dealer to make below changes during PDI before I take delivery, hopefully they will. If not I'll ask my local dealer to do so at first service. The only one I forgot below that I want added is to turn the door buzzer off.

• Page 463 - Door lock > Unlock using a mechanical key > set Customized setting “Both side doors unlocked in one step”
• Page 465 - Driving position memory > Selecting the door linking driving position memory with door unlock operation > set Customized setting “Both side doors”
• Page 466 - Power windows > Mechanical key linked operation > set Customized setting “On”
• Page 466 - Power windows > Wireless remote control linked operation > set Customized setting “On”
• Page 466 - Power windows > Wireless remote control linked operation signal (buzzer) > set Customized setting “Off”
• Page 466 - Automatic light control system > Windshield wiper linked heading illumination > set Customized setting “Off”
• Page 468 - Seat belt reminder buzzer > Speed-linked seat belt reminder function > set Customized setting “Off"

 

7 blinks is crazy to me, that is so long! I changed it from 3 to 5 on my GS and I can live with it, but on the LC I think I am going to keep it at 3. Sometimes I feel like even 5 feels long in the tooth, and I've changed my driving habits to only signal now once I spy an opening I'm going to change into rather than a more prolonged indicator.

I'm undecided on the mirror folding with engine off vs the default of door lock. In one sense I can see it being convenient because even at home when I don't lock the vehicle, the mirrors will fold so less chance of damage from kids walking thru the garage. On the other hand, it means every time the car is powered on and off the mirror motor will be used, leading to extra wear. I don't know the life of these motors or if my concern is warranted but that gives me pause as far as that motor being used twice literally everytime the car is driven. I also spend some time in the car at kids events with the engine off and I like the mirrors to be open so I can keep an eye on my surroundings easily.

 

Thanks to all of you who replied. I will be taking these into consideration and will be doing some of the same.

 

Reverse beep alert-

Not sure how much has changed over the years, but according to a 2018 list:

42- Reverse beep alert

When the vehicle is shifted into reverse:
The alert will beep continuously (standard)
The alert will beep once

 

They did away with it by default for the 24s thankfully! It's not even listed as an option in the manual for 24 and I think some members have confirmed it doesn't do it anymore like it did on the earlier models (I think just a single beep now to indicate you entered reverse gear).

 

‘24 does not beep at all when you put in reverse.

 

I have a 2018 and purchased the Carista app off Amazon, here:
It has a one month trial subscription for free and allows you to control a lot of the functions (but not all) described above. I specifically set it to:

• Roll down the windows with the key fob
• Change the blinker duration (I set mine to 5)
• Remove the seat belt reminder for the drivers side only
• Remove the reverse beep
• Get rid of the splash screen on the display for the key reminder

For me, it was totally worth the $35 I spent (I purchased it during Prime Days) and avoided a potentially expensive trip to the dealer.

 

Yup. That’s what I use. Even the $10 a month(cancel anytime) is worth the trip to the dealership and someone else touching my car.

 

Just starting to think about a used 21-23
Is there a link to the possible changes available by year?

Thanks