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Erasing HomeLinkbuttons
To erase the three programmed
buttons (individual buttons cannot
be erased):
•Press and hold the two outer
HomeLink
buttons until the
indicator light begins to
flash-after 20 seconds. Release
both buttons. Do not hold for
longer that 30 seconds.
HomeLink
is 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 HomeLink
using a HomeLink
button previously
trained, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button.Do NOTrelease the
button.
2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without
releasing the HomeLink
button, follow Step 2 in the “Programming”
section.
For questions or comments, contact HomeLink
atwww.homelink.com
or1–800–355–3515.
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
With the ignition in the ON position,
the message center, located on your
instrument cluster, displays
important vehicle information
through a constant monitor of
vehicle systems. You may select
display features on the message
center for a display of status preceded by a brief indicator chime. The
system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of
system warnings followed by an indicator chime.
Selectable features
Reset
Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu
and SETUP menu.
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CHECK BRAKE LAMPS.Displayed when the brake lamps are
activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as
possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. The center high-mount
brakelamp is not monitored.
CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLAMPS.Displayed when the
headlamps are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps
as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to
Replacing headlamp bulbsin theLightschapter.
CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT PARK LAMPS.Displayed when the park
lamps are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as
soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT TURN LAMPS.Displayed when the turn
signals are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as
soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
LOW TIRE PRESSURE.Displayed when one or more tires on your
vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer toInflating Your Tiresin the
Tires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT.Displayed when the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on, have the system inspected by your authorized
dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT.Displayed when a tire pressure
sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more
information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring Systemin theTires,
Wheels and Loadingchapter. If the warning stays on or continues to
come on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer
TURN SIGNAL ON REMINDER.Displayed when the turn signal is
activated and the vehicle is driven more that 0.8 km (1/2 mile).
LOW FUEL LEVEL.Displayed when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at
or near empty.
WASHER FLUID LOW.Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than
one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer toWindshield
washer fluidin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
CHANGE OIL SOON.Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5
percent or less. When oil life left is between 5% and 0%, the CHANGE
OIL SOON message will be displayed. When oil life left reaches 0%, the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed.
An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
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The Power Door Lockout Control is
located in the overhead console.
With the control in the OFF
position, power operation is disabled
from the liftgate handle and from
the liftgate trim switch. The
overhead console switch and remote entry transmitter will operate the
liftgate regardless of the position of the lockout switch.
To power open or close the PLG
from the Overhead console:
1. Press and release the control to
power open the PLG.
2. Press and release the control
again to power the PLG closed.
To power open or close the PLG
with the Remote entry
transmitter:
1. Press this control twice within
three seconds to power open the
PLG. The interior lamps will
illuminate.
2. Press this control another two
times within three seconds to close
the PLG and turn off the interior
lights.
Refer toRemote Entry Systemin theLocks and Securitychapter.
To power open the PLG with
outside release handle:
1. Ensure that the Power Door
Lockout Control in the overhead
console is ON.
2. Ensure that the PLG is unlocked,
using the remote entry transmitter
or power door unlock. Refer to
Remote Entry Systemin theLocks
and securitychapter.
3. Pull up on the liftgate handle to engage the power assist feature.
Release the handle as soon as the PLG begins to power open.
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If any of these conditions occur, the PLG must be reset. To reset the
PLG:
1. Manually close and fully latch the liftgate.
2. Power open the liftgate by using the remote entry transmitter or
overhead console button.
3. Once the liftgate is fully open, close the liftgate using the power
switch on the liftgate, remote entry transmitter or overhead console
button.
Liftgate ajar signal
If the liftgate is not fully latched, you will receive a “LIFTGATE AJAR”
message on the instrument panel. If you see this message, check the
liftgate to ensure it is fully latched.
Make sure the liftgate is closed to prevent exhaust fumes from
being drawn into the vehicle. If you must drive with the liftgate
open, keep the climate control vents open so that fresh outside air
circulates through the vehicle.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo net (if equipped)
The cargo pouch net secures
lightweight objects in the cargo
area. Attach the net to the anchors
provided. Do not put more than
50 lbs. (22 kg) in the net.
The cargo net is not
designed to restrain objects
during a collision or heavy
braking.
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•activate the personal alarm.
•arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system (if equipped).
If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take
ALL remote entry transmitterswith you to the authorized dealer in
order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.
Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate and the anti-theft system (if equipped) will disarm.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock all doors
and the liftgate.
Opening/closing power sliding doors (if equipped)
•5–button remote
•6–button remote
•Press this control twice within three seconds to open the power
sliding door. The interior lamps will illuminate.
•Press this control another two times within three seconds to close the
power sliding door and turn off the interior lights.
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Opening power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped)
Press the control twice within three seconds to power open the power
liftgate. The interior lamps will illuminate.
Make sure all persons are
clear of the power liftgate
area before using the power
liftgate controls to open or close
the liftgate.
Press the control another two times
within three seconds to close the
power liftgate and turn off the
interior lights.
If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is power opening or
closing, the power liftgate will automatically reverse or stop depending
on the position of the liftgate, provided it meets sufficient resistance. If
the power liftgate encounters an obstacle while closing, the power
liftgate will reverse to full open. Once the obstacle is removed, the power
liftgate can be again closed under power. If the power liftgate encounters
an obstacle while opening, the power liftgate will stop when it
encounters a solid obstacle. Close the liftgate manually and remove the
obstruction. Normal operation can then be resumed.
Make sure the power liftgate is closed to prevent exhaust fumes
from being drawn into the vehicle. If you must drive with the
liftgate open, keep the climate control vents open so that fresh outside
air circulates through the vehicle.
For more information regarding the operation of the power liftgate, refer
toPower liftgate (PLG) (if equipped)in theDriver Controlschapter.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors and liftgate. The parking
lamps will flash once if all doors, the liftgate and the hood (if equipped
with perimeter alarm) are closed and locked.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the
doors and liftgate are closed and locked.Note:The doors will lock again,
the horn will chirp once, and the parking lamps will flash once more.
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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
•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
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•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.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
You can use the keyless entry
keypad to:
•lock or unlock the doors without using a key.
•activate or deactivate the autolock feature.
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