2011 DODGE DAKOTA homelink

▫To Set A Desired Speed ................ 144
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 144
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 144
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 145
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 145
 Overhead Console ..................... 146
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. 147
 Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer . . . 147
▫ US/M Button ....................... 148
▫ Reset Button ........................ 148
▫ Step Button ........................ 149
▫ Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) ....... 149
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) .............. 149 ▫
Trip Odometer (ODO) ................. 150
▫ Elapsed Time (ET) ................... 150
▫ C/T Button ........................ 150
▫ Global Reset ........................ 151
▫ Compass/Temperature Display .......... 151
▫ Automatic Compass Calibration .......... 152
▫ Manual Compass Calibration ............ 152
▫ To Put Into A Calibration Mode .......... 152
▫ Outside Temperature .................. 153
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 153
▫ Programming HomeLink .............. 155
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 157
▫ Using HomeLink ................... 158
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▫Reprogramming A Single
HomeLink Button................... 158
▫ Security ........................... 158
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 159
▫ General Information .................. 159
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 160
 Cupholders .......................... 162
 Rear Crate ’N Go Storage — If Equipped .... 163
▫ Plastic Grocery Bag Retainers ............ 165
 Console Features — If Equipped ........... 165
▫ Floor Console Features ................ 165
 Cargo Area Features ................... 167
▫ Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails —
If Equipped ........................ 167 
Rear Window Features .................. 169
▫ Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped ..... 169
▫ Sliding Rear Window — If Equipped ...... 170
 Slide-In Campers ...................... 170
▫ Camper Applications .................. 170
▫ General Information .................. 170
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warning-Vehicles
Equipped With A Cap Or Slide-In Campers . . 171
 Tailgate ............................ 171
▫ Tailgate Removal .................... 171
▫ Two-Position Tailgate/Upper
Load Platform ...................... 172
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To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON and set the
display to “Compass/Temperature.” Press and hold the
RESET button approximately five seconds. The last vari-
ance zone number will be displayed. Press the STEPbutton to select the new variance zone and press the
RESET button to resume normal operation.
Outside Temperature
Because the ambient temperature sensor is located under
the hood, engine temperature can influence the displayed
temperature; therefore, temperature readings are slowly
updated when the vehicle speed is below 20 mph
(30 km/h) or during stop-and-go driving.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
HomeLink
replaces up to three remote controls (hand-
held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage
door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security
systems. The HomeLink unit operates off of your vehi-
cle’s battery.
Compass Variance Map
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The HomeLinkbuttons are located in the overhead
console designating the different HomeLink channels.
NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Theft
Alarm (if equipped) is active.WARNING!
•Your motorized door or gate will open and close
while you are training the Universal Transceiver.
Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other
objects are in the path of the door or gate. 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. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the
Internet at www.HomeLink.com for safety infor-
mation or assistance.
•Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan-
gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage
while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can
cause serious injury or death.HomeLink Buttons
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Programming HomeLink
Before You Begin
The Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) illuminates
the HomeLinksymbol (a house with an arrow inside it)
along with 1, 2 or 3 indicators under it, when a
HomeLink button is pressed.
Pay attention to the indicator(s), as they will flash at
different rates, or remain solid during training.
If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons,
erase all channels before you begin training.
To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for
20 seconds. Release the buttons when the indicators start
to flash.
It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the
handheld transmitter of the device being copied to
HomeLink for more efficient training and accurate
transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garage
while training.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm)
from the HomeLink
buttons while keeping the
HomeLink display in view.
For optimal training, point the battery end of the hand-
held transmitter away from the HomeLink.
3. Simultaneously, press and hold both the chosen
HomeLinkbutton and the handheld transmitter button
until the indicator(s) change from a slow to a rapid flash
rate.
Then release both the HomeLink and handheld trans-
mitter buttons.
It may take up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases. The
garage door may open and close while you train.
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If the signal is too weak to train, replace the battery in the
handheld transmitter.
NOTE:Some gate operators and garage door openers
may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted
in the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming” section.
4. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink button. If
the indicator(s) blink rapidly for two seconds and then
remains constant, continue with the next section: “Pro-
gramming A Rolling Code System”.
NOTE: After training a HomeLink channel, if the
garage door does not operate with HomeLink and the
garage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the
garage door opener may have rolling code. If so, proceed
to Step 5 “Programming A Rolling Code System.”
5. Programming A Rolling Code System
At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate
the “Learn” or “Training” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna
wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is
NOT the button normally used to open and close the
door).
1 — Garage Door Opener
2 — Training Button
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6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING
button. The name and color of the button may vary by
manufacturer.
NOTE:You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next
step after the LEARN button has been pressed.
7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed
HomeLink button twice (holding the button for two
seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and
activates, programming is complete.
If the device does not activate, press the button a third
time (for two seconds) to complete the training.
If you are have any problems, or require assistance,
please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at
www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons,
repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT
erase the channels.Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig-
nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of
transmission – which may not be long enough for
HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming.
Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are
designed to “time-out” in the same manner.
It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling
process to prevent possible overheating of the garage
door or gate motor.
If you are having difficulties programming a garage door
opener or a gate operator, replace “Programming
HomeLink,” Step 3, with the following:
3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button,
while you press and release (“cycle”), your handheld
transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink has
successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indica-
tor(s) will change from a slow flash to a rapid flash
when trained.
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If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in
at this time.
Then proceed with Step 4 under, “Programming
HomeLink,” earlier in this section.
Using HomeLink
To operate, press and release the programmed
HomeLinkbutton. Activation will now occur for the
trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator,
security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting,
etc.,). The handheld transmitter of the device may also be
used at any time.
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button
To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,
follow these steps:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button for
20 seconds until the indicator(s) starts to flash. Do not
release the button.
3. Without releasing the button, proceed with Program-
ming HomeLink, Step #2, and follow all remaining
steps.
Security
It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn
in your vehicle.
To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for
20 seconds until the indicators begin to flash. Note that
all channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be
erased.
The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when
the Vehicle Theft Alarm is active.
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