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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 outer
HomeLinkbuttons until the
indicator light begins to
flash-after 20 seconds. Release
both buttons. Do not hold for
longer that 30 seconds.
HomeLinkis now in the train (or
learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step
2inthe“Programming”section.
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkbutton
To program a device to HomeLinkusing a HomeLinkbutton previously
trained, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLinkbutton.Do NOTrelease the
button.
2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without
releasing the HomeLinkbutton, follow Step 2 in the “Programming”
section.
For questions or comments, contact HomeLinkatwww.homelink.com
or1–800–355–3515.
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2. Press and release the RESET
control to display “OIL LIFE XX%
HOLD RESET NEW”.
3. Press and hold the RESET
control for 2 seconds to display “IF
NEW OIL HOLD RESET”.
4. Release the RESET control
momentarily, then press RESET and
SETUP controls at the same time to
activate a service mode which will
display “OIL LIFE XX% RESET TO
ALTER”.
5. Press RESET until you find your personalized OIL LIFE XX%.
6. With your personalized OIL LIFE XX% displayed, press SETUP to
continue the system check.
DATA ERR.These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle
network communication between electronic modules.
•Fuel Computer
•Oil life
•Charging system
•Door sensor
•Liftgate sensor
•Exterior lamps
•Traction control
•Washer fluid
•Brake Fluid
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible if these messages
occur on a regular basis.
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5. Snap the two halves back together.
Note:Replacement of the battery willnotcause the remote transmitter
to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter
should operate normally after battery replacement.
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed
because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry
transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or takeall
remote entry transmittersto your authorized dealer for
reprogramming.
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
You must haveall remote entry transmitters(maximum of six)
available before beginning this procedure.
To reprogram the remote entry
transmitters:
1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked.
2. Put the key in the ignition.
3. Turn the key from the 3 (OFF) position to 4 (ON).
4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 3 (OFF)
position and 4 (ON).Note:The eighth turn must end in the 4 (ON)
position.
5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been activated.
6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter.
Note:If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the
procedure over again.
7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry
transmitter has been programmed.
8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.
3
1
2
5
4
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9. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position after you have finished
programming all of the remote entry transmitters.
10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been exited.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the key in the driver’s door lock
cylinder (if equipped with perimeter alarm), the keyless entry system or
the remote entry transmitter is used to unlock the door(s), power sliding
doors (if equipped) or liftgate.
The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
•the ignition switch is turned to the 4 (ON) position, or
•the keyless entry system or the remote entry transmitter lock control
is pressed, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The panel dimmer control mustnotbe set to the off position for the
illuminated entry system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the panel dimmer control, or
•any door, power sliding door (if equipped) or the liftgate is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the
last door is closed, even if the panel dimmer control is left on.
Illuminated exit
•The interior lights will illuminate when the key is removed from the
ignition.
•When the headlamp control is on the “sleeping baby mode”, only the
lower interior lights will illuminate.
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds. The panel dimmer
control mustnotbe set to the off position for the illuminated exit to
operate.
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry (if equipped)
The exterior lamps illuminate when the vehicle is unlocked using the
remote entry transmitter, keyless keypad, or the driver’s door key lock
cylinder (if equipped with perimeter alarm). The following items will
illuminate:
•Puddle lamps
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•Head lamps
•Park lamps
•Tail lamps
The system will automatically turn off if:
•the vehicle is locked using the remote entry system, the keyless entry
keypad, or
•the ignition is turned to the 4 (ON) position, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps
You may enable/disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by
your authorized dealer.
You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to
enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature:
1. Turn the ignition to the 4 (ON) position, then press the power door
unlock control 3 times.
2. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position, then press the power door
unlock control 3 times.
3. Turn the ignition to 4 (ON) position. Completing the sequence within
30 seconds enters a program mode and is confirmed by a horn chirp.
Activating or deactivating perimeter lighting once in program mode is
accomplished by:
•Pressing the power door unlock control twice within five seconds. At
this point, perimeter lighting will be activated if it was previously
deactivated, and deactivated if it was previously activated.
Confirmation of perimeter lighting being activated is provided by a
short horn chirp followed by a long horn sound; Confirmation of
perimeter lighting being deactivated is provided by a short horn chirp
only.
•Exiting the program mode is accomplished by turning the ignition to
any position other than the 4 (ON) position, or two minutes elapsing
since the program mode was entered.
Note:The puddle lamps cannot be deactivated. Performing this
deactivation procedure will only deactivate the head, park and tail lamps.
For information regarding perimeter lamps delay, refer toAutolamps -
Programmable exit delayin theLightschapter.
Memory feature (if equipped)
The remote entry system allows you to recall the memory seat/side view
mirrors/adjustable pedals feature.
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The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; this
code is located:
•on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box,
•marked on the passenger compartment fuse panel (located below and
to the left of the steering, near the brake pedal),
•and is available from your
authorized dealer.
You can also create your own 5–digit
personal entry code.
When pressing the controls on the
keypad, press the middle of the
controls to ensure a good activation.
Programming a personal entry
code
To create your own personal entry code(s):
1. Enter the factory set code.Note:The driver’s door will unlock.
2. Within five seconds press and release the 1•2 on the keypad.Note:
The lock motors will cycle, locked then unlocked.
3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered
within five seconds of each other.
4. Enter a sixth digit if you wish to have the personal entry code recall
memory position Driver 1 or Driver 2 (if equipped with the memory
seat/side view mirrors/adjustable pedals feature).Note:The lock motors
will cycle, locked then unlocked.
•Press 1•2 to recall the Driver 1 position.
•Press 3•4 to recall the Driver 2 position.
5. After five seconds of keypad inactivity, programming mode is exited.
All of the vehicle doors will lock and unlock to confirm the code has
been stored. Each memory feature driver position (Driver 1 or Driver 2)
can be associated with only one personal code. The factory-set code
cannot be associated with a memory recall position.
You can program up to three personal codes; these codes do not replace
the factory-set code.
Tips for setting codes:
•The factory set code cannot be erased or changed.
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•The factory code will work even after you have set your own personal
codes.
•Do not set a code that uses five of the same number.
•Do not use five numbers in sequential order.
Erasing personal code
1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code.
2. Within five seconds of entering the factory code, press and release the
1•2 control. The door locks will lock and quickly unlock to confirm
entry into the programming mode.
3. Within five seconds of Step 2, press and hold the 1•2 for two
seconds to erase the customer programmed code.
The programming mode is exited after five seconds of keypad inactivity.
The door locks will lock and quickly unlock to confirm programming
mode has been exited.
The personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code
will work.
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry
To unlock the driver’s door,enter the factory set 5-digit code or your
personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each
other. The keyless entry keypad will illuminate after pressing the first
control on the keypad.
To unlock all doors,press the 3•4 control within five seconds.
To lock all doors,press the 7•8 and the 9•0 at the same time. You
do notneed to enter the keypad code first.Note:The interior lamps
will turn off.
To open (or close) the power sliding doors (if equipped),press the
5•6 control within five seconds to open (or close) the left power
sliding door or the 9•0 control in order to open (or close) the right
power sliding door.
Autolock
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when:
•all doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position,
•the brake is pressed before reaching 5 mph (8 km/h), and
•then the vehicle increases to more than 5 mph (8 km/h).
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Relock
The autolock feature repeats when:
•an “autolock” occurrence has already taken place,
•
the brake is depressed while vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h),
•all vehicle doors become closed again, and
•then the vehicle increases to more than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature
The autolock feature can be enabled or disabled by the keyless entry
keypad (if equipped) on your door, driver configuration mode or by your
authorized dealer.
Deactivating/reactivating the autolock feature using the keypad
(if equipped)
Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature activated. To
deactivate/reactivate this feature:
1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Enter the 5-digit entry code.
4. Press and hold the 7•8. While holding the 7•8, press the 3•4.
5. Release the 3•4.
6. Release the 7•8.
The horn will chirp once when the system has been successfully
deactivated.
The horn will chirp twice (one short and one long chirp) when the
system has been successfully reactivated.
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door
unlock control
You must close all the vehicle doors and complete Steps 1-7 within
30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure
needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds.
1. Turn the ignition key to the 4 (ON) position.
2. Press the power door unlock control three times.
3. Turn the ignition key from the 4 (ON) position to the 3 (OFF)
position.
4. Press the power door unlock control three times.
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