
Transmission
ActionMessage
See your authorized dealer.Transmission Malfunction Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.Transmission Over Temperature StopSafely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as soon as it’s possible.Transmission Overheating Stop Safely
See your authorized dealer.Transmission Service Required
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.Transmission Too Hot Press Brake
The transmission has limited functionality. See an authorized dealer.Transmission Limited Function See Manual
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.Transmission Warming Up Please Wait
A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typical after reconnecting or rechargingthe battery until you cycle the ignition to the on mode. See Changing the 12V Battery (page308).
Transmission Not in Park
Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.Transmission Adjusted
Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.Transmission AdaptMode
Displays when the transmission shift lever is locked and unable to select gears.Transmission IndicatMode Lockup On
Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlocked and free to select gears.Transmission IndicatMode Lockup Off
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.Invalid Gear Selection
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Information Displays

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
Note: You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius. See yourSYNC information.
Directing Air to the Instrument PanelAir Vents
Press and release the button todirect airflow to instrument panelair vents.
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents
Press and release the button todirect airflow to footwell air vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Turn the control to adjust thevolume of air circulated in thevehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Press the toggle button on the left-hand sideof the climate control upward or downwardto set the left-hand temperature.
Note:This control also adjusts the right-handside temperature when you switch off dualzone mode.
Press the toggle button on the right-handside of the climate control upward ordownward to set the right-hand temperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off
Press and release the button tocycle through the automaticsettings and off, then set thetemperature.
When three indicators are on, the blowermotor adjusts to the highest speed to reachthe selected temperature as quickly aspossible.
When two indicators are on, the blowermotor adjusts to a medium speed to reachthe selected temperature with a reducedamount of cabin noise.
When one indicator is on, the blower motoradjusts to the lowest speed to reach theselected temperature with the least amountof cabin noise.
Note:The system starts at the previous fansetting when you switch on AUTO.
Note:You can also switch off dual zonemode by pressing and holding the button formore than two seconds.
Switching Defrost On and Off
Press and release the button todistribute air through thewindshield air vents and de-mister.
Air directed to the instrument panel andfootwell air vents turns off. You can also usethis setting to defog and clear the windshieldof a thin covering of ice.
Switching the Air Conditioning On andOff
Press and release the button.
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Climate Control

Use air conditioning with recirculated air toimprove cooling performance and efficiency.
Note:In certain conditions (for example,maximum defrost) the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate eventhough you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On andOff
Press and release the button.
Switching the Climate Controlled SeatsOn and Off
Press and release the button tocycle through the various climatecontrolled seat settings and off.
See Climate Controlled Seats (page 155).
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off
Press and release the button toswitch on temperature control forthe right-hand side of the vehicle.
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off
Press and release the button tocycle through the various heatsettings and off.
See Heated Seats (page 154).
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off
Press and release the button.
Switching Maximum Air ConditioningOn and Off
Press and release the button formaximum cooling.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set toLO, recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel air vents, air conditioningturns on and the blower motor adjusts to thehighest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff
Press and release the button formaximum defrosting.
The left-hand and right-hand settings set toHI, air flows through the windshield air vents,and the blower motor adjusts to the highestspeed.
You can also use this setting to defog andclear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
Note:To prevent window fogging, youcannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
Note:The heated rear window also turns onwhen you select maximum defrost.
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
Press and release the button toswitch between outside air andrecirculated air.
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The air currently in the passengercompartment recirculates. This may reducethe time needed to cool the interior (whenused with A/C) and reduce unwanted odorsfrom entering your vehicle.
Note:Recirculated air may turn off (orprevent you from switching on) in all air flowmodes except MAX A/C to reduce the riskof fogging. Recirculation may also turn onand off in various air distribution controlcombinations during hot weather in order toimprove cooling efficiency.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
Note:You may feel a small amount of airfrom the footwell air vents regardless of theair distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
Note:Do not place objects under the frontseats as this may interfere with the airflowto the rear seats.
Note:Remove any snow, ice or leaves fromthe air intake area at the base of thewindshield.
Note:To improve the time to reach acomfortable temperature in hot weather,drive with the windows open until you feelcold air through the air vents.
Automatic Climate Control
Note:Adjusting the settings when yourvehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is notnecessary.
Note:The system adjusts to heat or cool theinterior to the temperature you select asquickly as possible.
Note:For the system to function efficiently,the instrument panel and side air ventsshould be fully open.
Note:If you select AUTO during cold outsidetemperatures, the system directs air flow tothe windshield and side window air vents. Inaddition, the blower motor may run at aslower speed until the engine warms up.
Note:If you select AUTO during hottemperatures and the inside of the vehicleis hot, the system uses recirculated air tomaximize interior cooling. Blower motorspeed may also reduce until the air cools.
Quickly Heating the Interior
1. Press and release AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to thesetting you prefer.
Recommended Settings for Heating
1. Press and release AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to thesetting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as astarting point, then adjust the setting asnecessary.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
1. Press and release MAX A/C.
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Climate Control

Adjusting the Lumbar SupportAdjusting the Four-Way LumbarSupport (If Equipped)
Press to increase upper lumbaronly.A
Press to decrease upper and lowerlumbar.B
Press to increase lower lumbaronly.C
Press to increase upper and lowerlumbar.D
Adjusting the Multi-Contour FrontSeats With Active Motion (If Equipped)
Note:The engine must be running or thevehicle must be in accessory mode toactivate the seats.
Note:Allow a few seconds for any selectionto activate. The seat backrest and cushionmassage cannot function at the same time.
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Lumbar and Bolster ModeMassage Mode
Upper lumbarBack massage intensity adjustmentA
Lumbar decreaseMassage intensity decrease and off*B
Lower lumbar**Cushion massage intensity adjustmentC
Lumbar increaseMassage intensity increaseD
-On and offE
*The massage feature defaults to an alternating massage mode with back massage intensity adjustment. The lumbar and bolster features
default to the middle lumbar mode.**Press C a second time to adjust the back bolster. Press C a third time to adjust the cushion bolster.
You can also adjust this feature through the touchscreen.
Press the Menu Settings icon, thenVehicle. Choose Multi-ContourSeats.
When switched on, the system displaysdirections for you to adjust the lumbarsettings in your seat or to set the massagefunction.
To access and make adjustments to thelumbar setting:
1. Choose the desired seat to adjust.
2. Press the + or - to adjust the lumbarintensity.
To access and make adjustments to themassage setting:
1. Press the Menu Settings icon, thenVehicle. Choose Multi-Contour Seats.
2. Choose the desired seat to adjust.
3. Press OFF, LO or HI.
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2.The indicator light will begin to flash after20 seconds. Without releasing thebutton, follow Step 1 in the Programmingsection.
For questions or comments, contactHomeLink at www.homelink.com,www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex or1-800-355-3515.
Programming to a Genie Intellicode 2Garage Door Opener
Note:The Genie Intellicode 2 transmittermust already be programmed to operatewith the garage door opener.
Note:To program HomeLink to thetransmitter you must first put the transmitterinto programming mode.
Red indicator lightA.
Green indicator lightB.
1.Press and hold one of the buttons on thehand-held transmitter for 10 seconds. Theindicator light will change from green tored and green.
2. Press the same button twice to confirmthe change to programming mode. Ifdone properly the indicator light willappear red.
3. Hold the transmitter within 1–3 in(2–8 cm) of the button on the visor youwant to program.
4. Press and hold both the programmedGenie button on the hand-heldtransmitter and the button you want toprogram. The indicator light on the visorwill flash rapidly when the programmingis successful.
Note:The Genie transmitter will transmit forup to 30 seconds. If HomeLink does notprogram within 30 seconds the Genietransmitter will need to be pressed again. Ifthe Genie transmitter indicator light displaysgreen and red, release the button until theindicator light turns off before pressing thebutton again.
Once HomeLink has been programmedsuccessfully, the Genie transmitter must bechanged out of program mode. To do this:
1. Press and hold the previouslyprogrammed Genie button on thehand-held transmitter for 10 seconds. Theindicator light will change from red to redand green.
2. Press the same button twice to confirmthe change. If done correctly the indicatorlight will turn green.
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Universal Garage Door OpenerBAE142661

Programming HomeLink to the GenieIntellicode Garage Door Opener Motor
Note:You may need a ladder to access thegarage door opener motor.
1. Press and hold the program button onthe garage door opener motor until bothblue indicator lights turn on.
2. Release the program button. Only thesmaller round indicator light should beon.
3. Press and release the program button.The larger purple indicator light will flash.
Note:The next two steps must be completedin 30 seconds.
4. Press and release the Genie Intellicode2 hand-held transmitter’s previouslyprogrammed button. Both indicator lightson the garage door opener motor unitshould now flash purple.
5. Press and hold the previouslyprogrammed button on the visor for 2seconds. Repeat this step up to 3 timesuntil the garage door moves.
Programming is now complete.
Clearing a HomeLink Device
To erase programming from the threeHomeLink buttons press and hold the twoouter HomeLink buttons until the indicatorlight begins to flash. The indicator light willbegin flashing in 10 to 20 seconds, at whichtime both buttons should be released.Programming has now been erased, and theindicator light should blink slowly to indicatethe device is in train mode when any of thethree HomeLink buttons are pressed.
FCC and RSS-210 Industry CanadaCompliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modifications to your device notexpressly approved by the party responsiblefor compliance can void the user’s authorityto operate the equipment.
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