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Controls
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heat ed or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your pr eference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side
temperature control switch.
3. Press the ( ON/OFF) button to cancel.1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button th at was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may operate at low speed for a while after the
AUTO button has been pressed.
During idle-stops, the climate control system may
have reduced cool ing performance.
To return it back to the original condition, press the
Auto Idle Stop system OFF button to cancel idle-stop.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the ( ON/OFF) button switches the
climate control system be tween on and off. When
turned on, the system returns to your last selection.
While ECON mode is active, the climate control
system may have reduced cooling performance.
Floor and
windshield
defroster vents
Floor vents
Dashboard and floor,
and back of the
center console vents
Dashboard and
back of the center
console vents
AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Switch
(Recirculation) Button
Fan Control Button A/C
(Air Conditioning)
Button
Passenger’s Side
Temperature Control
Switch
(Windshield Defroster)
ButtonSYNC (Synchronized) Button
(ON/OFF ) Button
MODE Button

uuClimate Control System uRear Climate Control System
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Controls
Use the system when the engine is running and the climate control system is
operating.
1. Press the (Rear ON/OFF) button.
2. Press the Rear AUTO button.
3. Adjust the interior temperature using the rear temperature control button.
4. To turn off the rear climate control system, press the (Rear ON/OFF) button.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel*1Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel*
When the REAR LOCK button on the front control
panel is off, the temperat ure of the rear passenger
compartment can be cont rolled independently.
Rear floor
ventsCenter console
vents and floor
vents Center console
vents
/
(Rear Fan
Control) Buttons
(Rear ON/OFF ) Button
Rear Temperature
Control Buttons
Rear AUTO Button
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
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Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the au dio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FMAM SiriusXM ®
*USB iPod
Pandora ®*
Apps/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto 
Bluetooth ® AudioAUX
(+ (- (Volume) Buttons
Press
(+: To increase the volume.
Press
(-: To decrease the volume.
Buttons
• When listening to the radio
Press : To select the next preset radio station.
Press : To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold : To select the next strong station.
Press and hold : To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Press : To skip to the next song.
Press : To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Press and hold : To skip to the next folder.
Press and hold : To go back to the previous folder.
• When listening to Pandora ®
*
Press : To skip to the next song.
Press and hold : To select the next station.
Press and hold : To select the previous station.
1Audio Remote Controls
Some modes appear only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions may not be available.
Button
SOURCE Button
Button
(+ Button
( - Button
(Menu)
Button
( - Button
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
Features
Voice Control Operation
Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the ( Talk) and (hang-up/back) buttons on the
steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:
• Make sure the correct screen is displa yed for the voice command that you are
using.
The system recognizes only certain commands.
Available voice commands.
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•Close the windows and moonroof*.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone
on the ceiling.
• Speak clearly in a natural speaking vo ice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your
command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.
■Voice Recognition
1Voice Control Operation
When you press the button, a helpful prompt asks
what you would like to do. Press and release the
button again to bypass this prompt and give a
command.
1 Voice Recognition
The voice control system can only be used from the
driver’s seat because the microphone unit removes
noises from the front passenger’s side.
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uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver uTraining HomeLink
Features
Training HomeLink
If it is necessary to erase a previously entered
learned code:
• Press and hold the two outside buttons for
about 20 seconds, until the red indicator
blinks. Release the bu ttons, and proceed to
step 1.
• If you are training the second or third
button, go directly to step 1.
The instructions on the next page should wo rk for most gate or garage openers, but
may not work for all. For detailed instruct ions about your specific remote opener,
visit http://www.homelink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
Models without automatic dimming rearview mirror
Red Indicator
Models without moonroof
Red Indicator
Models with moonroof

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uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver uTraining HomeLink
Features
■Training a Button1Training HomeLink
Retraining a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not ha ve to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure:
Erasing Codes
To erase all the codes, press and hold the two outside
buttons until the HomeLink i ndicator begins to blink
(about 10 to 20 secs). You should erase all codes
before selling the vehicle.
NOTE:
Some LED lightbulbs installed in the garage door opener
can interfere with the traini ng and consistent operation
of your HomeLink device. Pl ease consider use of Low RF
interference bulbs in your garage door opener.
If you have any problems, see the device’s
instructions, visit www.homelink.com , or call
HomeLink at (800) 355-3515.
HomeLink® is a registered tra demark of Gentex
Corporation.
2.
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button
until the HomeLink indi
cator begins to blink.
Indicator remains on for about 25 secs.
Quickly release the Home Link button and follow
steps 1 - 3 under “Training a Button.” You do not
need to press and rel ease the HomeLink button
again in step 2.
4.
3.
2.
5.A.
B.
1. Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.
Press and hold the desired HomeLink button. Hold the button on the remote
transmitter. Does the HomeLink indicato r (LED) change from slowly blinking to
constantly on or rapidly blinking? The process should take less than 60 seconds.
Press and hold the
programmed HomeLink
button for about a sec.
Does the device (garage
door opener) work? Press and release the Ho
meLink button. Press
and release the button on the remote every 2
secs.
Does the HomeLink indica tor (LED) change from
slowly blinking to constantly on or rapidly
blinking ? The process should take less than 60
seconds.
Training
Complete Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
Press and hold the HomeLink
button again.
The remote-controlled device
should operate.
Training Complete The remote has a ro
lling code. Press the
“learn” button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g. garage door opener).
Within 30 secs, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2 secs.
HomeLink indicator rapidly blinks.HomeLink LED is
constantly on.
YESNO
YES
YESNONO

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uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver uTraining HomeLink
Features
Training HomeLink
If it is necessary to erase a previously entered
learned code:
• Press and hold the I and III HomeLink
buttons for about 10 seconds, until the
orange indicator blinks. Release the
buttons, and proceed to step 1.
• If you are training the second or third
button, go directly to step 1.
The instructions on the next page should wo rk for most gate or garage openers, but
may not work for all. For detailed instruct ions about your specific remote opener,
visit http://www.homelink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
Models with automatic dimming rearview mirror
III HomeLink
Button
Indicator
I HomeLink
Button

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uuHomeLink ® Universal Transceiver uTraining HomeLink
Features
■Programming a Button1Training HomeLink
Reprogramming a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not ha ve to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure:
Erasing Button Memory
To erase programming from the buttons, press and
hold the two outside Home Link buttons until the
HomeLink indicator changes from continuously on
orange to rapidly flashing orange. This should take
about 10 seconds. You should erase all programming
before selling the vehicle.
Operating
To operate, simply press and release the programmed
HomeLink button. Activati on will now occur for the
trained device.
2.
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until
the HomeLink indi
cator begins to slowly flash
orange . This should take about 20 seconds.
Release the HomeLink button and position the
remote transmitter you wish to link 1 - 3 inches
(3 - 8 cm) from the Home Link button you want to
program, then follow steps 3 - 6 under
“programming a button.”
Training
CompleteHomeLink LED is
continuously on green .
YES
YES
1.Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.
3b.
Canadian Garage Door Opener
Press and release the HomeLink
button. Press, hold and release the
button on the remote every 2 secs.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED)
change from slowly flashing orange to
rapidly flashing or continuously on
green ? The process should take less
than 60 seconds.
NO
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink butt on. Is the HomeLink indicator (LED) slowly
flashing orange ?
NO
3a.Hold the button on the remote
transmitter. Does HomeLink indicator
(LED) change from slowly flashing
orange to rapidly flashing green or
continuously on green ? The process
should take less than 60 seconds.
5. Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
HomeLink indicator rapidly flashes
green .
5a.The remote has a rolling code. Press the
“learn” button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g. garage door opener).6.Press and hold the HomeLink button
again.
The remote-controll ed device should
operate.
Training Complete
5b.Within 30 secs, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2
secs.
4.Press and hold the programmed HomeLink
button for about a second. Does the device
(garage door opener) work?