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Seats 159
Sitting in the correct position............................159
Head restraints.......................................160
Manual seats........................................163
Power seats.........................................164
Memory function.....................................165
Rear seats..........................................166
Heated seats........................................170
Heated and cooled seats................................171
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 174
Car2Uhome automation system..........................174
HomeLinkwireless control system........................179
Auxiliary Power Points 184
Storage Compartments 187
Center console.......................................187
Starting and Stopping the Engine 188
Ignition switch.......................................189
Engine block heater...................................191
Fuel and Refueling 193
Fuel quality.........................................194
Refueling...........................................197
Fuel consumption.....................................198
Transmission 203
Automatic transmission.................................203
Hill start assist.......................................211
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 212
Four wheel drive.....................................212
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UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
The appearance of your vehicle’s universal garage door opener will vary
according to your option package. Before programing, make sure you
identify which transmitter you have by comparing it to the graphics
below.
HomeLink
Car2UHome Automation
System
Note:The programming of the two types of universal garage door
openers are different and have different instructions. Identify your
package and refer to the instructions listed in this chapter.
CAR2UHOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Make sure that the garage door and security device
are free from obstruction when you are programming. Do not
program the system with the vehicle in the garage.
WARNING:Do not use the system with any garage door opener
that does not have the safety stop and reverse feature as
required by U.S. Federal Safety Standards (this includes any garage
door opener manufactured before April 1, 1982).
Note:Before you begin the programming process, park your vehicle in
front of the garage door opener motor or other device you want to
program.
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8. The LED lamp will begin to flash rapidly until programming is
complete. If your garage door does not operate, repeat the previous
steps. Otherwise, call the toll-free help line at 1-866-572-2728.
The LED lamp above the selected button will illuminate to confirm that
the system is responding to the button command.
Erasing the Function Button Codes
Note:You cannot erase individual
buttons.
1. Press and hold the outer two
function buttons simultaneously for
approximately 20 seconds until the
LED lamps above the buttons flash
rapidly.
2. When the LED lamps flash, release the buttons. The codes for all
buttons are erased.
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications to your device not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance can void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
HOMELINKWIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Make sure that the garage door and security device
are free from obstruction when you are programming. Do not
program the system with the vehicle in the garage.
WARNING:Do not use the system with any garage door opener
that does not have the safety stop and reverse feature as
required by U.S. Federal Safety Standards (this includes any garage
door opener manufactured before April 1, 1982).
Note:Make sure you keep the original remote control transmitter for
use in other vehicles as well as for future system programming.
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Note:We recommend that upon the sale or lease termination of your
vehicle, you erase the programmed function buttons for security reasons.
SeeErasing the function button codeslater in this section.
Note:You can program a maximum of three devices. To change or
replace any of the three devices after it has been initially programmed,
you must first erase the current settings. SeeErasing the function
button codeslater in this section.
The universal garage door opener
replaces the common hand-held
garage door opener with a
three-button transmitter that is
integrated into the driver’s sun
visor.
The system includes two primary
features, a garage door opener and
a platform for remote activation of devices with the home. As well as
being programmed for garage doors, the system transmitter can be
programmed to operate entry gate operators, security systems, entry
door locks, and home or office lighting.
Additional system information can be found on-line at www.homelink.com
or by calling the toll-free help line on 1-800-355-3515.
Programming
Note:Put a new battery in the hand-held transmitter. This will ensure
quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Hold the garage door hand-held
transmitter 1–3 inches (2–8
centimeters) away from the button
on the sun visor you want to
program.
Note:During programming, the
hand-held transmitter may stop
transmitting. If this occurs press and hold the function button while you
press and release the hand-held transmitter every two seconds. The
indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly once the radio frequency
signal is accepted.
3. Press and hold both the button on the sun visor you want to program
and the hand-held transmitter button until the indicator light on the sun
visor changes from flashing slowly to rapidly, then release.
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4. Press and hold the function button you programmed for 5 seconds,
then release. You may need to do this twice to activate the door. If your
garage door does not operate, observe the indicator light.
If the indicator light stays on, programming is complete. Press and
release the programmed button to activate the door.
If the indicator light on the sun visor flashes rapidly for two seconds
then turns to a constant light, follow the steps below.
Note:You may need a ladder to
reach the unit and you may need to
remove the cover or lamp lens.
1. Press the learn button on the
garage door opener motor.
Note:You will have 30 seconds to
complete the next step.
2. Return to your car.
3. Press and hold the function
button you want to program for
2 seconds, then release. Repeat this
step. Depending on the brand of
garage door opener you may need
to repeat this sequence a third time.
To program additional buttons repeat steps one through four.
For questions or comments, please contact HomeLinkat
www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515.
Erasing the Function Button Codes
Note:You cannot erase individual
buttons.
1. Press and hold the outer two
function buttons simultaneously for
approximately 20 seconds until the
indicator lights above the buttons
flash rapidly.
2. When the indicator lights flash,
release the buttons. The codes for
all buttons are erased.
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Reprogramming a single button
To program a device to a previously trained button, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired button.Do NOTrelease the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without
releasing the button, follow Step 1 in theProgrammingsection.
For questions or comments, contact HomeLinkat www.homelink.com or
1-800-355-3515.
Programming HomeLinkto a Genie Intellicode2 garage door
opener
Note:The Genie Intellicode2 transmitter must already be programmed
to operate with the garage door opener.
Programing the transmitters
To program HomeLinkto the transmitter you must first put the
transmitter into programming mode. To do this
A. Red LED
B. Green LED
1. Press and hold one of the buttons on the hand-held transmitter for
10 seconds. The LED light will change from green to green and red.
2. Press the same button twice to confirm the change to Programming
mode. If done properly the LED light will appear red.
3. Hold the transmitter within 1–3 inches (2–8 centimeters) of the
button on the sun visor you want to program.
4. Press and hold both the programmed Genie button on the hand-held
transmitter and the button on the sun visor you want to program. The
indicator light on the sun visor will flash rapidly when the programming
is successful.
BA
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Note:the Genie transmitter will transmit for up to 30 seconds. If
HomeLinkdoes not program within 30 seconds the Genie transmitter
will need to be pressed again. If the Genie transmitter LED displays
green and red, release the button until the LED turns off before pressing
the button again.
Once HomeLinkhas been programmed successfully, the Genie
transmitter must be changed out of program mode. To do this:
1. Press and hold the previously programmed Genie button on the
hand-held transmitter for 10 seconds. The indicator light will change
from red to red and green.
2. Press the same button twice to confirm the change. If done correctly
the LED will turn green.
Programming HomeLinkto the Genie Intellicodegarage door
opener motor
Note:You may need a ladder to access the garage door opener motor.
To program HomeLinkto the
garage door opener motor.
1. Press and hold the PROGRAM
button on the garage door opener
motor until both blue LED’s turn on.
2. Release the PROGRAM button.
Only the smaller round LED should
be on.
3. Press and release the program button. The larger purple LED will
flash
Note:The next two steps must be completed in 30 seconds.
4. Press and release the Genie Intellicode 2 hand-held transmitter’s
previously programmed button. Both indicator lights on the garage door
opener motor unit should now flash purple.
5. Press and hold the previously programmed button on the sun visor for
2 seconds. Repeat this step up to 3 times until the garage door moves.
Programming is now complete.
At this point, programming is complete.
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Clearing a HomeLinkdevice
To erase programming from the three HomeLinkbuttons, press and
hold the two outer HomeLinkbuttons until the indicator light begins to
flash. The LED will begin flashing in 10 to 20 seconds, at which time
both buttons should be released. Programming has now been erased, and
the led should blink slowly to indicate the device is in train mode when
any of the three HomeLink buttons are pressed.
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications to your device not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance can void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
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