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To install a filter:
1. First, position the filter in its
housing making sure that the far
forward end is all the way up in the
housing.
2. Push in on the center of the
outside edge of the filter and rotate
up into the housing until it clips into
position.
REAR SEATS
WARNING:To prevent possible damage to the seat or safety
belts, ensure that the safety belts are not buckled when folding
the seatback.
•Recline Seatback :With the seat occupied,
pull the lever up to recline the seatback.
•Fold Seatback:With the seat empty, pull the
lever up to fold the seatback forward.
•Unfold Seatback:Rotate the seatback
upward until the seatback latches in the
upright position. The seatback will click when
it is locked into position.
EasyFold™ folding seat (if equipped)
WARNING:Ensure that the seat is unoccupied when folding it
down. Folding the seat while occupied could result in damage to
the seat or injury.
Note:The power feature is operational when the vehicle is in park and
the liftgate has been open for less than 10 minutes.
The control buttons are located on the left-hand rear quarter trim panel
(accessible from the liftgate area).
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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.
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.
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1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Hold the garage door hand-held
transmitter 1–3 in. (2–8 cm) away
from the button 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 buttons until the indicator light changes from
flashing slowly to rapidly, then release.
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 flashes rapidly for two seconds than 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 for 2 seconds, then release.
Repeat this step. Depending on the
brand of garage door opener you
may do 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.
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Erasing the Function Button Codes
Note:You can not 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.
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 Intellicode 2transmitter 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 transmitter for 10 seconds.
The LED light will change from green to green and red.
BA
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5. Press and hold the previously programmed HomeLinkbutton for two
seconds. Repeat this step up to three times until the garage door moves.
At this point programming is complete.
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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S (Sport)
Moving the gearshift lever to S (Sport):
•Provides additional grade (engine) braking and extends lower gear
operation to enhance performance for uphill climbs, hilly terrain or
mountainous areas. This will increase engine RPM during engine
braking.
•Provides additional lower gear operation through the automatic
transmission shift strategy which reacts to vehicle inputs (vehicle
acceleration, accelerator pedal, brake pedal and vehicle speed).
•Gears are selected more quickly and at higher engine speeds.
Note:The system will stay in S (Sport) until the gear shift lever is
moved into another gear for example P (park) or D (Drive).
SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission (if equipped)
Your transmission must be in S (Sport) for SelectShift to operate
properly.
If your vehicle is equipped with the +/– buttons on the side of your
gearshift lever:
•Press (–) on the gearshift lever
button to manually downshift the
transmission.
•Press (+) on the gearshift lever
button to manually upshift the
transmission.
If your vehicle is equipped with paddles on the steering wheel:
•Pull the left paddle(–)to
downshift the transmission.
•Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift
the transmission.
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Manual Zoom
WARNING:When manual zoom is on, the full area behind the
vehicle is not shown. Be aware of your surroundings when using
the manual zoom feature.
Note:Manual zoom is only available when the transmission is in R
(Reverse).
Note:When manual zoom is enabled, only the centerline is shown.
Allows the driver to get a closer view of an object behind the vehicle.
The zoomed image keeps the bumper in the image to provide a
reference. The zoom is only active while the transmission is in R
(Reverse), When the transmission is shifted out of R (Reverse), the
feature automatically turns off and must be reset when it is used again.
Selectable settings for this feature are OFF, Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
Press the up and down arrows to change the view. The selection level
appears between the buttons (i.e. Level 1). The default setting for the
manual zoom is OFF.
Rear Camera Delay
When shifting the transmission out of R (Reverse) and into any gear
other than P (Park), the camera image remains in the display until the
vehicle speed reaches 5 mph (8 km/h). This occurs when the rear
camera delay feature is on, or until a radio button is selected.
Selectable settings for this feature are ON and OFF. The default setting
for the rear camera delay is OFF.
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•Seek and Tune buttons: Use as you normally would in media modes.
•Eject: Eject a CD.
•SOURCE: Touch the word repeatedly to see all available media modes.
The screen does not change, but you see the media changes in the
lower left status bar.
•SOUND: Touch the word to access the Sound menu where you can
make adjustments to settings such as: Bass, Treble, Midrange, Balance
and Fade, THX Deep Note Demo (if equipped), DSP (if equipped),
Occupancy Mode (if equipped), and Speed Compensated Volume
settings.
•Hazard flasher: Press the button to turn the hazard flashers on or off.
Cleaning the Touchscreen Display
Clean the display with a clean, soft cloth such as one used for cleaning
glasses. If dirt or finger prints are still visible, apply a small amount of
alcohol to the cloth. Do not pour or spray alcohol onto the display. Do
not use detergent or any type of solvent to clean the display.
Support
The SYNC support team is available to help you with any questions you
aren’t able to answer on your own.
Monday-Saturday, 8:30 am-8pm EST
In the United States, call: 1–888–270–1055
In Canada, call: 1–800–565–3673
Times are subject to change due to holidays.
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