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Turn Signals

NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or

there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside

Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows

light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is

on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show

moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is

proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.

defective.

Lane Change Assist

Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond

the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash

three times then automatically turn off.

High/Low Beam Switch

Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch

the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you, to

switch the headlights back to low beam.

Turn Signal Control

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Flash-To-Pass

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by

lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This

will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is

released.

NOTE: If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to-

pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams

will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds for the next

flash-to-pass operation.

Fog Lights — If Equipped

Front Fog Light Operation

The front fog light switch is on the multifunction

NOTE: The front fog lights will only operate with the

lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the

headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights

parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out

will turn off the front fog lights.

the end of the multifunction lever.

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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped

Instrument Panel Dimmer

The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the

Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme

engine is started and the transmission is in any gear

bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights

except PARK. This provides a constant lights on condi-

and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a

tion until the ignition is turned OFF. The lights illuminate

door is opened.

at less than 50% of normal intensity. If the parking brake

Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the

is applied, the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) will turn

brightness of the instrument panel lights when the park-

off.

ing lights or headlights are on.

NOTE: If a turn signal is activated, the DRL lamp on the

Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next

same side of the vehicle will turn off for the duration of

detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when

the turn signal activation. Once the turn signal is no

the parking lights or headlights are on.

longer active, the DRL lamp will illuminate.

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Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last

Map/Reading/Interior Lights

detent to turn on the interior lighting.

These lights are mounted between the sun visors above

the rearview mirror. Each light can be turned on by

pressing the barrel. Press the barrel a second time to turn

the light off. Both of these lights can swivel so that the

light can be aimed at a specific spot, if desired. The lights

will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time,

so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the

vehicle. They will not turn off automatically. Interior

lighting also comes on when a door is opened or the

dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second

detent.

Dimmer Control

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because a door is open. To restore interior light operation,

either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light

switch.

Battery Saver Feature

To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off

automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is

moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the

interior lights were switched on manually or are on

because a door is open.

Map/Reading Lights

There is a second light located midway back in the

headliner.

To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off

automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is

moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the

interior lights were switched on manually or are on

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS

Rotate the end of the lever to the LO position for

low-speed wiper operation, or to the HI position for

high-speed wiper operation.

The wipers and washers are operated by a switch

on the control lever. The lever is located on the

right side of the steering column.

Changing Wiper Speeds

Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever

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NOTE: The wipers will automatically return to the park

Intermittent Wiper System

position if you turn the ignition switch OFF while they

Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi-

are operating. The wipers will resume operation when

tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause

you turn the ignition switch to the ON position again.

between cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the wind-

shield wiper/washer control lever to the first detent, and

CAUTION!

then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay

interval. There are five delay settings, which allow you to

• Turn the windshield wipers off when driving

regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle

through an automatic car wash. Damage to the

every second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds

windshield wipers may result if the wiper control

between cycles.

is left in any position other than off.

• Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents

the windshield wiper blades from returning to the

off position. If the windshield wiper control is

turned off and the blades cannot return to the off

position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.

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Windshield Washers

To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/washer

control lever toward you and hold it for as long as

washer spray is desired.

If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in

the delay range, the wipers will operate in low-speed for

two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume

the intermittent interval previously selected.

If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in

the off position, the wipers will operate for two wipe

cycles and then turn off.

Changing Intermittent Settings

NOTE: The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed.

WARNING!

If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h),

delay times will be doubled.

Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield

could lead to a collision. You might not see other

vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of

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the windshield during freezing weather, warm the

windshield with defroster before and during wind-

shield washer use.

Mist Feature

Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single

wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from

a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the

wipers will continue to operate.

NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer

Mist Control

pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the

windshield. The wash function must be used in order to HeadlightsWithWipersFeature(AvailableWith

Automatic Headlights Only)

spray the windshield with washer fluid.

When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on

approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on

if the multifunction lever (on the left side of the steering

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column) is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the

headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if

they were turned on by this feature.

The headlights with wipers feature can be turned on or

off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center

(EVIC) — if equipped. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-

mation Center

(EVIC)/Personal Settings

(Customer-

Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In-

strument Panel” for further information.

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

This feature allows you to tilt the steering column

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel

upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or

To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle

shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping control

down. To tilt the steering column, move the steering

handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of

wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or

the steering column.

shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel

outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering

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column in position, pull the control handle up until fully

engaged.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the steering column while driving.

Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-

ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause

the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to

follow this warning may result in serious injury or

death.

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED

Electronic Speed Control Buttons

When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over

1 — ON/OFF

3 — SET -

accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph

2 — RES +

4 — CANCEL

(40 km/h).

The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the

right side of the steering wheel.

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NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-

WARNING!

tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut

down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at

Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on

the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control

when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally

System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic

set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.

Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired

You could lose control and have an accident. Always

vehicle set speed.

leave the system OFF when you are not using it.

To Activate

To Set A Desired Speed

Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in

Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle

the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system

has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button

off, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The Cruise

and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will

Indicator Light will turn off. The system should be

operate at the selected speed.

turned off when not in use.

NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed

and on level ground before pressing the SET (-) button.

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To Deactivate

The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of

U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units:

A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL

button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the

U.S. Speed (mph)

vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with-

• Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph

out erasing the set speed memory.

increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the

Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning the ignition

button results in an increase of 1 mph.

switch OFF erases the set speed memory.

• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will

To Resume Speed

continue to increase until the button is released, then

the new set speed will be established.

To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+)

button and release. Resume can be used at any speed

Metric Speed (km/h)

above 20 mph (32 km/h).

• Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a

To Vary The Speed Setting

2 km/h increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of

To Increase Speed

the button results in an increase of 2 km/h.

When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in-

• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will

crease speed by pushing the RES (+) button.

continue to increase until the button is released, then

the new set speed will be established.

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To Decrease Speed

• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will

continue to decrease until the button is released, then

When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de-

the new set speed will be established.

crease speed by pushing the SET (-) button.

To Accelerate For Passing

The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed

of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units:

Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the

pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.

U.S. Speed (mph)

Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills

• Pressing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 mph

decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the

The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the

button results in a decrease of 1 mph.

vehicle set speed.

• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will

NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains

continue to decrease until the button is released, then

speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on

the new set speed will be established.

moderate hills is normal.

Metric Speed (km/h)

On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so

it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed

• Pressing the SET (-) button once will result in a 2 km/h

Control.

decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the

button results in a decrease of 2 km/h.

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The HomeLink® buttons, located on either the overhead

WARNING!

console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ-

Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the

ent HomeLink® channels. The HomeLink® indicator is

system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve-

located above the center button.

hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you

could lose control and have an accident. Do not use

Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads

that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED

HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters

that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor-

ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The

HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt

battery.

HomeLink® Buttons/Overhead Consoles

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For more efficient programming and accurate transmis-

sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that

a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of

the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink®

system.

Erase all channels before you begin programming. To

erase the channels place the ignition in the ON/RUN

position and press and hold the two outside HomeLink®

buttons (I and III) for up 20 seconds or until the red

indicator flashes.

NOTE:

HomeLink® Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner

• Erasing all channels should only be performed when

NOTE: HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Secu-

programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not

rity Alarm is active.

erase channels when programming additional buttons.

Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®

• If you have any problems, or require assistance, please

Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage

call toll-free

1-800-355-3515

or, on the Internet at

before you begin programming.

www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.

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Programming A Rolling Code

For programming garage door openers that were manu-

factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be

identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located

where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door

opener. It is NOT the button that is normally used to

open and close the door. The name and color of the

button may vary by manufacturer.

Training The Garage Door Opener

1 — Door Opener

2 — Training Button

1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

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Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm)

Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN-

away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro-

ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices

gram while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in

there may be a light that blinks when the garage door

view.

opener/device is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.

Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink®

NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next

button you want to program and the hand-held trans-

step after the LEARN button has been pressed.

mitter button.

6. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed

Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi-

HomeLink® button twice (holding the button for two

cator light. The HomeLink® indicator will flash slowly

seconds each time). If the garage door opener/device

and then rapidly after HomeLink® has received the

activates, programming is complete.

frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Re-

NOTE: If the garage door opener/device does not acti-

lease both buttons after the indicator light changes

vate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to

from slow to rapid.

complete the training.

At the garage door opener motor (in the garage),

To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons,

locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. This can

repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT

usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is

erase the channels.

attached to the garage door opener/device motor.

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Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button

Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm)

away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro-

To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,

gram while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in

follow these steps:

view.

1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink®

2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button until

button you want to program and the hand-held trans-

the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do

mitter button.

not release the button.

Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi-

3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program-

cator light. HomeLink® indicator will flash slowly

ming A Rolling Code” step 2 and follow all remaining

and then rapidly after HomeLink® has received the

steps.

frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Re-

lease both buttons after the indicator light changes

Programming A Non-Rolling Code

from slow to rapid.

For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured

Press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button

before 1995.

and observe the indicator light.

1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

• If the indicator light stays on constantly, program-

ming is complete and the garage door/device should

activate when the HomeLink® button is pressed.

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• To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons,

Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT

For programming transmitters in Canada/United States

erase the channels.

that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button

several seconds of transmission.

To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,

Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig-

follow these steps:

nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans-

mission - which may not be long enough for HomeLink®

1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this

2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button until

Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to

the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do

time-out in the same manner.

not release the button.

It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling

3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program-

process to prevent possible overheating of the garage

ming A Non-Rolling Code” step 2 and follow all

door or gate motor.

remaining steps.

1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

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Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm)

• If the indicator light stays on constantly, program-

away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro-

ming is complete and the garage door/device should

gram while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in

activate when the HomeLink® button is pressed.

view.

• To program the two remaining HomeLink® buttons,

repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT

Continue to press and hold the HomeLink® button,

erase the channels.

while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held

transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink® has

If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for

successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indi-

programming, plug it back in at this time.

cator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button

fully trained.

To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,

Watch for the HomeLink® indicator to change flash

follow these steps:

rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take

up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases. The garage

1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

door may open and close while you are programming.

2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button until

Press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button

the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do

and observe the indicator light.

not release the button.

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3. Without releasing the button proceed with

The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is disabled when

“Canadian/Gate Operator Programming” step 2 and

the Vehicle Security Alarm is active.

follow all remaining steps.

Troubleshooting Tips

Using HomeLink®

If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®,

To operate, press and release the programmed

here are some of the most common solutions:

HomeLink® button. Activation will now occur for the

• Replace the battery in the original hand-held transmitter.

programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera-

• Press the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener

tor, security system, entry door lock, home/office light-

to complete the training for a Rolling Code.

ing, etc.,). The hand-held transmitter of the device may

also be used at any time.

• Did you unplug the device for programming and

remember to plug it back in?

Security

If you have any problems, or require assistance, please

It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn

call toll-free

1-800-355-3515

or, on the Internet at

in your vehicle.

www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.

To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20

seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all

channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be

erased.

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WARNING!

WARNING! (Continued)

use a garage door opener without these safety fea-

Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger-

tures. Call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet

ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while

at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or

programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause

assistance.

serious injury or death.

General Information

WARNING!

This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry

Your motorized door or gate will open and close

Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following

while you are programming the universal trans-

two conditions:

ceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people, pets

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

or other objects are in the path of the door or gate.

Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener

2. This device must accept any interference that may be

that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by

received including interference that may cause unde-

Federal safety standards. This includes most garage

sired operation.

door opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not

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