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•REAR SEATS
RDS:(Radio Data System): Allows
you to access FM stations which are
RDS- equipped. Press RDS then
SEL to select from:
Traffic — Allows you to receive traffic announcements and control their
volume level.Traffic information is not available in most U.S.
markets.
Show — Allows you to view the frequency and program type of the
chosen radio station.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio
broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.
Setting the clock:Your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash mounted
clock. Refer toClockin the Driver Controls Chapter for further
information.
10.Autoset:Press to set first six
strong stations into AM, FM1 or
FM2 memory buttons; press again to
return to normal stations.
11.Scan:Works in radio, tape and
CD modes. Press SCAN for a brief
sampling of radio stations, tape
selections or CD tracks.
12.Seek:Works in radio, tape and
CD modes. Press to access the
previous
or nextlistenable
radio station, tape selection or CD track.
13.Tune:Works in radio mode.
Press to manually advance up or
down the frequency band.
14.AM/FM/CD:Press AM/FM to
select a radio frequency. Press while
in tape or CD mode to return to
radio mode. Press CD to enter CD mode and to play a CD already in the
system.
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Zoom control
When ’Zoom’ is pressed, the scale indicator is shown on the screen. The
scale markings are: 1/32, 1/16,1/4, 1/8, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
miles. The control can be used in a number of ways:
•Touch and hold one of the arrow buttons for the map to be displayed
again at each zoom level.
•Touch one of the arrow buttons repeatedly for the map to be
displayed again at the final zoom level.
•Touch one of the segments of the scale indicator for the map to be
displayed at the selected zoom level.
Additional map function buttons
To initiate the display of additional
map function buttons, tap the map
anywhere on the screen or press the
MAP hard key. These additional
features will disappear from the
screen within five seconds unless
pressed.
•STORE- stores current vehicle location as a memory point. Refer to
Memory Pointsfor further information.
•POI(Point of Interest)- brings up the Quick POI menu which allows
the user to perform two functions:
Display POI icons on the map for one category.
Select local map area POIs as destinations or waypoints. The list of
local area POIs can be sorted by distance, name, or icon. Refer to
Points of Interestfor further information.
If home has been previously programmed in the “Nav Menu”, the home
icon (house) will appear on the screen and is able to be selected as a
destination.
To delete POI icons from the map, touch the map again and press the
POI off button.
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In this screen, you can select from
Memory Points, Special Memory
Points, Home, Avoid Area,
Destination and Way Point, or
Previous Destination. Please refer to
theDestination menusection for a
complete description of the
functions.
On route scroll
The system automatically scrolls
through the entire planned
navigation route either forwards or
backwards. To activate, press the
arrow buttons at the bottom left of
the map screen.
Voice guidance/volume
Allows you to turn the voice guidance option on/off and to determine the
volume level of the guidance voice prompts. To adjust:
1. Press the MAP hard key.
2. Press “Nav Menu” at the bottom left hand corner of the screen.
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door to stop and reverse, does not meet current U.S. federal safety
standards. For more information, contact HomeLinkat:
www.homelink.comor1–800–355–3515.Retain the original
transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming
procedures (i.e. new HomeLinkequipped vehicle purchase). It is also
suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink
buttons be erased for security purposes, refer toProgrammingin this
section.
Programming
Do not program the HomeLinkwith the vehicle parked in the
garage.
Note:Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the
second (or “ACC”) position for programming and/or operation of the
HomeLink. It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the
hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLinkfor
quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.
1. Press and hold the two outside
buttons. The message CLEARING
CHANNELS will appear on the
HomeLinkdisplay.
•After about 20 seconds, the
message CHANNELS CLEARED
will appear.
Do notrepeat step one to program additional hand-held transmitters to
the remaining two HomeLinkbuttons. This will erase previously
programmed hand-held transmitter signals into HomeLink.
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2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1–3 inches (2–8 cm)
away from the HomeLinkbutton you wish to program (located on your
overhead console) while keeping the display in view.
3. Simultaneously press and hold
both the HomeLinkand hand-held
transmitter button. The message
CHANNEL “X” (1,2 or 3) TRAINING
will appear on the display.Do not
release the buttons until step 4
has been completed.
Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace
step 3 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator and Canadian
Programming” section for Canadian residents.
4. When the message CHANNEL “X”
(1,2 or 3) TRAINED appears on the
display, release both the HomeLink
and hand held transmitter buttons.
•DID NOT TRAIN will be displayed
if the channel did not properly
train.
5. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLinkbutton and observe the
HomeLinkhouse icon on the display. If the indicator light(s)
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underneath the house icon are constant, programming is complete and
your device should activate when the HomeLinkbutton is pressed and
released.Note:To program the remaining two HomeLinkbuttons,
begin with step 2 in the “Programming” section —do notrepeat step 1.
If the indicator light(s) underneath the house icon blink rapidly for two
seconds and then turn to a continuous light, proceed with steps 6
through 8 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device.
6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage,
locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usually near where the hanging
antenna wire is attached to the unit).
7. Press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name and color
of the button may vary by manufacturer.)
Note:There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step eight.
8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and
release the HomeLinkbutton. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence
again, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other
rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to
complete the programming.
HomeLinkshould now activate your rolling code equipped device. To
program additional HomeLinkbuttons begin with step 2 in the
“Programming” section. For questions or comments, please contact
HomeLink atwww.homelink.comor1–800–355–3515.
Gate operator & Canadian programming
During programming, your hand-held transmitter may automatically stop
transmitting — not allowing enough time for HomeLinkto accept the
signal from the hand-held transmitter.
After completing steps 1 and 2 outlined in the “Programming” section,
replace step 3 with the following:
Note:If programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is
advised to unplug the device during the “cycling” process to prevent
overheating.
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•Continue to press and hold the
HomeLinkbutton (note step 3
in the “Programming” section)
while you press and release —
every two seconds(“cycle”)
your hand-held transmitter until
the frequency signal has been
accepted by the HomeLink. The
message CHANNEL “X” (1,2 or 3)
TRAINING will appear on the
display.
•Proceed with step 4 in the “Programming” section.
Operating the HomeLinkWireless Control System
To operate, simply press and release the appropriate HomeLinkbutton.
Activation will now occur for the trained product (garage door, gate
operator, security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting
etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also
be used at any time. In the event that there are still programming
difficulties, contact HomeLinkatwww.homelink.comor
1–800–355–3515.
Erasing HomeLinkbuttons
To erase the three programmed buttons (individual buttons cannot be
erased):
•Press and hold the two outside
buttons. The message CLEARING
CHANNELS will appear on the
HomeLinkdisplay.
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Rear radio/climate controls lockout
The rear radio/climate control feature can be locked out by pressing the
3 and the 5 buttons on the radio simultaneously while the radio is on. To
enable the rear radio/climate controls, press the 3 and the 5 buttons
again.
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
To open the moon roof:
•Press and release the control.
•For one-touch operation, press
and release the rear portion of
the control; this will fully open
the moon roof.
•To stop one-touch operation at
the desired position, press and
release the forward portion of the
control.
To close the moon roof:
•Press and hold the front portion of the control.
•To close from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion of the
control.
Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children
unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt themselves.
When closing the moon roof, you should verify that it is free of
obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the
proximity of the moon roof opening.
CELL PHONE USE
The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,
drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using
such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety
and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.
Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications
systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.
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