GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink)
The HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver replaces up to
three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper-
ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized
gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the
push of a button. The Universal Transceiver operates off
your vehicle’s battery and charging system; no batteries
are needed.
NOTE:The HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver is dis-
abled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is active.
For additional information on HomeLink, call 1–800–
355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com.
WARNING!
•A moving garage door can cause injury to people
and pets in the path of the door. People or pets
could be seriously or fatally injured. Only use this
transceiver with a garage door opener that has a
“stop and reverse” feature as required by federal
safety standards. This includes most garage door
opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not
use a garage door opener without these safety
features it could cause injury or death. Call toll-
free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at
www.homelink.com for safety information or as-
sistance.
•Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan-
gerous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust while
training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause
serious injury or death.
•Your motorized door or gate will open and close
while you are training the Universal Transceiver.
Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in
the path of the door or gate. A moving door or gate
can cause serious injury or death to people and
pets or damage to objects.
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7 of this manual. Follow
the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure
Cap paragraph.
15. Trip Odometer Button
Press this button to change the display from odometer to
either of two trip odometer settings. The letter “A” or “B”
will appear when in the trip odometer mode. Push in and
hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer
to 0 miles (kilometers). The odometer must be in trip
mode to reset it.
16. High Beam Light
This light will turn on when the high beam
headlights are ON. Push the Multi-Functionlever away from the steering wheel to switch the
headlights to high beam. (See page 98 for more
information.)
17. Transmission Range Indicator
This display indicator shows the automatic transmission
gear selection.
18. Seat Belt Reminder Light
This light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a
bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. A chime will sound if the driver’s
seat belt is unbuckled during the bulb check. The Seat
Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on continu-
ously if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled after
the bulb check or when driving. (See page 35 for more
information.)
19. Vehicle Security Alarm (VSA) Indicator Light —
If Equipped
The VSA indicator Light flashes rapidly when the VSA is
arming, and slowly when the VSA is armed. (See page 15
for more information.)
140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 211
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 289
Adding Fuel.......................... 249
Adding Washer Fluid..............104,106,285
Adjustable Pedals....................... 108
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)................ 279
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 282
Air Conditioning Filter................189,283
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 190
Air Conditioning Refrigerant...........282,283
Air Conditioning System..............183,282
Air Pressure, Tires...................141,230
Airbag................................ 38
Airbag Deployment.................... 42,44
Airbag Light.................... 43,46,58,137
Airbag Maintenance...................... 45
Airbag, Side........................... 43
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)........... 38,43
Alarm (Security Alarm).................. 140
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............. 15
Alignment and Balance.................. 235
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 179
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........288,289,313
Disposal............................ 290
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).......... 211,214
Anti-Lock Warning Light..............137,213
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 15
Anti-Theft System...................... 140
Appearance Care....................... 296
Auto Down Power Windows............... 25
Auto Up Power Windows................. 26
AutomaticDimmingMirror ................ 63
Automatic Door Locks.................. 22,23
Automatic Headlights.................... 95
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 183
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives..................... 295
Automatic Transmission............203,294,295
Adding Fluid.....................295,315
Autostick ........................... 207
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 295
Fluid Change........................ 295
Fluid Level Check..................... 294
FluidType .......................... 315
346 INDEX
Overhead Console...................... 115
Overheating, Engine..................... 256
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 341
Panic Alarm........................... 19
Park Assist System, Rear................. 112
Parking Brake......................... 210
Parking On Hill........................ 210
Passing Light........................... 99
Pedals, Adjustable...................... 108
Personal Settings....................... 153
Pets .................................. 55
Phone, Cellular......................... 66
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............ 66
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 225
Power
Brakes............................. 211
Distribution Center (Fuses).............. 300
Door Locks.......................... 21
Mirrors ............................. 64
Outlet(AuxiliaryElectricalOutlet) ........ 124
Seats............................... 85
Steering.........................213,284Steering, Checking.................... 284
Sunroof............................ 121
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......... 107
Windows............................ 25
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 37
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 35
Programmable Electronic Features..... 117,120,153
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)............. 19,117,120
Radial Ply Tires........................ 232
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 289
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 158
Radio, Navigation...................... 170
Radio Operation.....................159,183
Radio Remote Controls.................. 179
Radio, Satellite......................171,176
Radio (Sound Systems)................... 159
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.............. 102
Rear Park Assist System.................. 112
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 89
Rear Window Defroster.................. 191
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Rear Folding......................... 89
Reclining ............................ 86
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............ 15,140
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........288,314
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................. 12
Service Assistance...................... 338
Service Contract........................ 340
Service Engine Soon Light
(MalfunctionIndicator) .................. 143
Service Manuals........................ 341
Setting the Clock.................157,160,171
Settings, Personal....................... 153
Shifting.............................. 199
Automatic Transmission.............199,203
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 34
Shoulder Belts.......................... 30
Side Airbag............................ 43
Signals, Turn........................ 98,136
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 209
SmartBeams............................ 96
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 235
Snow Tires............................ 236
Spark Plugs........................... 278Speed Control (Cruise Control)............. 109
Speedometer.......................... 136
Starting.............................. 196
Automatic Transmission................ 197
Engine Fails to Start................... 197
Starting and Operating................... 196
Starting Procedures..................... 196
Steering
Column Controls...................... 98
Linkage............................ 284
Power...........................213,284
TiltColumn ......................... 107
Wheel, Tilt.......................... 107
Steering Wheel Mounted
Sound System Controls.................. 179
Storage ...........................127,306
Storage, Vehicle.....................188,306
StoringYourVehicle ..................... 306
Sun Roof............................. 121
Sunglasses Storage...................... 115
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 38
System, Navigation..................... 170
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Tachometer........................... 137
Telescoping Steering Column.............. 107
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 183
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......139,257
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 50
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 15
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 15
Tilt Steering Column.................... 107
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 225
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 224
Tire Markings......................... 220
Tire Safety Information................... 220
TIREFIT.............................. 257
Tires ........................... 58,229,343
Aging(LifeofTires) ................... 233
Air Pressure......................... 229
Alignment.......................... 235
Chains............................. 235
General Information................... 229
High Speed......................... 231
Inflation Pressures.................... 230
LifeofTires ......................... 233
Load Capacity....................225,226Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 239
Quality Grading...................... 343
Radial............................. 232
Replacement......................... 234
Rotation ............................ 237
Safety ...........................220,229
Sizes ............................... 222
Snow Tires.......................... 236
Spinning ............................ 232
TreadWearIndicators .................. 233
Towing .............................. 254
Behind a Motor Home................. 254
Disabled Vehicle...................... 266
Recreational......................... 254
Trailering ........................... 254
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 254
Traction Control........................ 215
TrailerTowing ......................... 254
Transmission.......................... 294
Automatic ........................203,294
Fluid .............................. 315
Shifting............................ 199
358 INDEX
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 19
Transmitter, Garage Door
Opener (HomeLink) .................... 116
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 19
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 17
Transporting Pets........................ 55
TreadWearIndicators ................... 233
Trip Odometer......................... 140
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 29
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 28
Turn Signals........................ 98,136
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)............ 66
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 343
Universal Transmitter.................... 116
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 246
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt............. 35
VanityMirrors .......................... 65
Variance, Compass...................... 149
Vehicle Certification Label................ 252Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
Vehicle Loading..................226,252,253
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................188,306
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)......... 15
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System)................. 174
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 256
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............ 136
WarningsandCautions .................... 6
WarrantyInformation .................... 340
Washer, Adding Fluid..............104,106,285
Washers, Headlight..................... 105
Washers, Windshield.................102,285
Washing Vehicle........................ 296
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 235
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 297
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care............... 297
Wheel Bearings........................ 295
WindBuffeting ...................... 27,123
Window Airbag (Side Curtain)............ 38,43
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