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NOTE:
²Some entry gates and garage door openers may re-
quire you to replace step 4 with the procedures listed
under Canadian Programming.
5. The indicator light (D) will begin to flash, first slowly
and then rapidly. The rapid flashing indicates successful
programming. If after 90 seconds the indicator light does
not flash rapidly or goes out, return to step 1 and repeat
the procedure. To train the other buttons, repeat steps 3
and 4. Be sure to keep your hand held transmitters in case
you need to retrain the universal transceiver.
Refer to the Rolling Code Programming or the
Canadian/Gate paragraphs for additional procedures, if
necessary.
If you do not successfully program the universal trans-
ceiver to learn the signal of your hand held transmitter,
refer to the Rolling Code Paragraph, or call toll-free for
customer assistance at 1±800±355±3515, or on the internet
at www.homelink.jci.com.
Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
Canadian frequency laws, and the technology of some
entry gates, require you to press and release the hand
held transmitter button every two seconds during pro-
gramming.
Continue to press and hold the universal transceiver
button (A, B or C) while you press and release the hand
held transmitter button until the frequency signal has
been learned. The indicator light (D) will flash slowly
and then rapidly when the programming is successful.
NOTE:
²When programming such a garage door opener or
gate, unplug the device to prevent possible damage to
the garage door or gate motor.
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Operation
Press and hold the desired button (A, B or C) on the
universal transceiver until the garage door or other
device begins to operate. The indicator light (D) shows
that the signal is being transmitted. The hand held
transmitter (E) may also be used at any time.
NOTE:
²
If you have difficulty in programming, call toll-free for
customer assistance at 1-800-355-3515, or the internet
at www.homelink.jci.com.
²If your hand held transmitter appears to program the
universal transceiver, but your garage door or other
device does not operate, and your device was manu-
factured after 1996, your garage door opener or other
device may have a ªRolling Codeº system.To check if your device is protected by a ªRolling Codeº
system:
²Check the owner's manual for the device for mention
of ªRolling Codeº.
²The hand held transmitter appears to program the
universal transceiver but the universal transceiver
does not activate the garage door.
²Press and hold the programmed button on the univer-
sal transceiver. If the indicator light (D) flashes rapidly
and then stays on after 2 seconds, the device has the
ªRolling Codeº feature.
ªRolling Codeº Programming
On garage door openers with the ªRolling Codeº feature,
the transmitter code changes after each use to prevent the
copying of your code. Set the universal transceiver by
following these steps:
NOTE:
²
The assistance of a second person may make the
following programming procedure quicker and easier.
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1. Locate the training button on the garage door motor
head unit. The exact location and color of the training
button may vary by garage door opener manufacturer. If
you have difficulty in locating the training button, check
your garage door opener manual, or call toll-free for
customer assistance at 1-800-355-3515, or on the internet
at www.homelink.jci.com.
2. Press and hold the training button on the garage door
opener head unit This will activate the ªtrainingº light.
NOTE:
²
After completing step 2, you have 30 seconds to start
step 3.3. Return to the universal transceiver in the vehicle and
firmly press and release the universal transceiver button
(A, B or C). Press and release the button a second time to
complete the training process. Some garage door openers
may require you to do this procedure a third time to
complete the training.
Your garage door opener should now recognize your
universal transceiver. You may use either your universal
transceiver or your original hand held transmitter (E) to
open you garage door.
Reprogramming A Signal Button
1. Press and hold the universal transceiver button (A, B
or C) to be reprogrammed. Do not release until step 4 has
been completed.
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2. When the indicator light (D) begins to flash slowly
(after 20 seconds) position the hand held transmitter (E)
1 to 3 inches away from the universal transceiver button
to be trained.
3. Press and hold the hand held transmitter button.
4. The indicator light will begin to flash, first slowly, then
rapidly. When the indicator lights begin to flash rapidly,
release both buttons.
Security
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies.
1. To erase all of the previously trained frequencies, hold
down both outside buttons (A and C) until the indicator
light (D) begins to flash after 20 seconds.
2. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer than 30
seconds.
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This device complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
²This device may not cause harmful interference.
²This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
NOTE:
²
The transceiver has been tested and complies with
FCC and DOC/MDC rules. Changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the device.
HomeLinktis a trademark owned by Johnson Con-
trols, Inc.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
CONTENTS
mBreak-in recommendations................146
mFuel selection.........................146
NGasoline additives.....................147
NOctane requirement....................147
NReformulated gasoline..................147
NGasoline/Oxygenate blends..............148
NMMT in gasoline......................148
NSulfur in gasoline......................148
NMaterials added to fuel..................149
NAdding fuel..........................149
mFuel economy.........................151
mIgnition switch........................151
mKey reminder chime....................152
mTheft protection........................153
mSteering lock..........................153
mStarting..............................153
NTips for starting.......................153
NNormal conditions.....................154
NFlooded engine.......................155
NAt extremely cold ambient temperature......155
mAutomatic transaxle (if so equipped)........155
NSelector lever operation.................156
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NGear positions........................158
NDriving speed
(Vehicles with automatic transaxle).........159
NHolding on an upgrade.................159
NTransaxle reset mode...................160
mAutomatic transaxle Autostick
(if so equipped)
........................160
NSelector lever operation.................161
NIndicator lights.......................163
NSelector positions (Main gate).............164
NSelector positions Manual gate Autostick.....165
NHolding on an upgrade.................167
NTransaxle reset mode...................168
mManual transaxle (if so equipped)..........168
NTo start.............................169
NProper shift points.....................169NRecommended downshifting speed.........171
NDriving precautions....................171
mParking brake.........................171
mBrake pedal...........................173
mPower brakes.........................174
mBrake pad wear alarm...................174
mAnti-lock braking (ABS) system
(if so equipped)
........................175
NGeneral driving hints
(standard/anti-lock brakes)...............175
mSteering wheel tilt lock lever..............177
mPower steering........................178
mInside Day/Night rearview mirrors.........179
NElectrochromic inside rearview mirror
(if so equipped.......................180
NElectrochromic mirror operation
(if so equipped).......................181
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