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Vehicle features and options

If this symbol is printed on the packag‐

ing or in the instructions of the system

to be controlled, the system is gener‐

ally compatible with the universal garage door

opener.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

If you have any questions, please contact:

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Your service center.

www.homelink.com on the Internet.

HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex

Corporation.

Universal Integrated Remote

Control

Control elements on the interior

rearview mirror

The concept

The universal garage door opener can operate

up to 3 functions of remote-controlled sys‐

tems such as garage door drives or lighting

systems. The universal garage door opener re‐

places up to 3 different hand-held transmitters.

To operate the remote control, the buttons on

the interior rearview mirror must be program‐

med with the desired functions. The hand-held

transmitter for the particular system is required

in order to program the remote control.

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LED, arrow 1.

Buttons, arrow 2.

During programming

The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re‐

quired for programming.

During programming and before activat‐

ing a device using the universal garage door

opener, ensure that there are no people, ani‐

mals or objects in the area of the remote-con‐

trolled device; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐

jury or damage.

Programming

General information

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Initial setup:

Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-

held transmitter.◀

Press and hold the left and right button on

the interior rearview mirror simultaneously

for approximately 20 seconds until the LED

on the interior rearview mirror flashes. This

Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored

functions for the sake of security.

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erases all programming of the buttons on

the interior rearview mirror.

rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then

stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system

features an alternating-code system. Flashing

and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐

peat for approximately 20 seconds.

3. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐

tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to

8 cm away from the buttons of the interior

rearview mirror. The required distance de‐

pends on the manual transmitter.

For systems with an alternating-code system,

the universal garage door opener and the sys‐

tem also have to be synchronized.

4. Simultaneously press and hold the button

of the desired function on the hand-held

transmitter and the button to be program‐

med on the interior rearview mirror. The

LED on the interior rearview mirror will be‐

gin flashing slowly.

Please read the operating manual to find out

how to synchronize the system.

Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec‐

ond person.

To synchronize:

5. Release both buttons as soon as the LED

flashes more rapidly. The LED flashing

faster indicates that the button on the inte‐

rior rearview mirror has been programmed.

1. Park the vehicle within range of the re‐

mote-controlled system.

2. Program the relevant button on the interior

rearview mirror as described.

If the LED does not flash faster after at

least 60 seconds, change the distance be‐

tween the interior rearview mirror and the

hand-held transmitter and repeat the step.

Several more attempts at different distan‐

ces may be necessary. Wait at least

15 seconds between attempts.

3. Locate and press the synchronizing button

on the system being programmed. You

have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.

4. Hold down the programmed button on the

interior rearview mirror for approximately

3 seconds and then release it. If necessary,

repeat this step up to three times in order

to finish synchronization. Once synchroni‐

zation is complete, the programmed func‐

tion will be carried out.

Canada: if programming with the hand-

held transmitter was interrupted, hold

down the interior rearview mirror button

and repeatedly press and release the

hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐

onds.

Reprogramming individual buttons

6. To program other functions on other but‐

tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Press and hold the interior rearview mirror

button to be programmed.

The systems can be controlled using the inte‐

rior rearview mirror buttons.

3. As soon as the interior rearview mirror LED

starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held

transmitter for the system to be controlled

approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the

buttons of the interior rearview mirror. The

required distance depends on the manual

transmitter.

Special feature of the alternating-

code wireless system

If you are unable to operate the system after

repeated programming, please check if the

system to be controlled features an alternat‐

ing-code system.

Read the system's operating manual, or press

the programmed button on the interior rear‐

view mirror longer. If the LED on the interior

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4. Likewise, press and hold the button of the

desired function on the hand-held trans‐

mitter.

proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes

rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The

functions cannot be deleted individually.

5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐

rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐

idly. The LED flashing faster indicates that

the button on the interior rearview mirror

has been programmed. The system can

then be controlled by the button on the in‐

terior rearview mirror.

Digital compass

Overview

If the LED does not flash faster after at

least 60 seconds, change the distance and

repeat the step. Several more attempts at

different distances may be necessary. Wait

at least 15 seconds between attempts.

Canada: if programming with the hand-

held transmitter was interrupted, hold

down the interior rearview mirror button

and repeatedly press and release the

hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐

onds.

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2

Control button

Mirror display

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The point of the compass is displayed in the

mirror when driving straight.

Before operation

Before operating a system using the uni‐

versal garage door opener, ensure that there

are no people, animals, or objects within the

range of movement of the remote-controlled

system; otherwise, there is a risk of injury or

damage.

Operating concept

Various functions can be called up by pressing

the control button with a pointed object, such

as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object.

The following setting options are displayed in

succession, depending on how long the con‐

trol button is pressed:

Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-

held transmitter.◀

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Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.

3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.

6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.

The system, such as the garage door, can be

operated using the button on the interior rear‐

view mirror while the engine is running or when

the ignition is started. To do this, hold down

the button within receiving range of the system

until the function is activated. The interior rear‐

view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig‐

nal is being transmitted.

9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering

setting.

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12 to 15 seconds: language setting.

Setting the compass zones

Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi‐

cle so that the compass operates correctly; re‐

fer to World map with compass zones.

Deleting stored functions

Press and hold the left and right button on the

interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐

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World map with magnetic zones

Procedure

1. Press and hold the control button for ap‐

prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the

set compass zone appears in the mirror.

1. Make sure that there are no large metallic

objects or overhead power lines near the

vehicle and that there is sufficient room to

drive around in a circle.

2. To change the zone setting, press the con‐

trol button quickly and repeatedly until the

number of the compass zone that corre‐

sponds with your location appears in the

mirror.

2. Set the currently applicable compass zone.

3. Press and hold the control button for ap‐

prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears

on the display. Next, drive in a complete

circle at least once at a speed of no more

than 4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is suc‐

cessful, the "C" is replaced by the points of

the compass.

The set zone is stored automatically. The com‐

pass is ready for use again after approximately

10 seconds.

Calibrating the digital compass

The digital compass must be calibrated in the

event of the following:

Left/right-hand steering

The digital compass is already set for right or

left-hand steering at the factory.

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The wrong compass point is displayed.

The point of the compass displayed does

not change despite changing the direction

of travel.

Setting the language

Press and hold the control button for approx.

12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control

button again to reel between English "E" and

German "O".

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Not all points of the compass are dis‐

played.

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Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐

mately 10 seconds.

Replace the cover after use

Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after

use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter

socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀

Sun visor

Glare shield

Fold the sun visor down or up.

Vanity mirror

A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐

hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the

mirror lighting switches on.

The lighter is located next to the ashtray.

Push in the lighter.

Ashtray/cigarette lighter

The lighter can be removed as

soon as it pops back out.

Ashtray

Opening

Connecting electrical

devices

Hints

Do not connect charging devices to the

12 volt socket in the vehicle

Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐

tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as

this may damage the vehicle battery due to an

increased power consumption.◀

Raise cover.

Emptying

Take out the insert.

Replace the cover after use

Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after

use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter

socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀

Lighter

Danger of burns

Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐

erwise, there is a danger of getting burned.

Sockets

Switch off the ignition and take the remote

control with you when leaving the vehicle so

that children cannot use the lighter and burn

themselves.◀

General information

The lighter socket can be used as a socket for

electrical equipment while the engine is run‐

ning or when the ignition is switched on.

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In the trunk

The total load of all sockets must not exceed

140 watts at 12 volts.

Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable

connectors.

Front center console

The socket is located on the left side in the

trunk.

USB interface for data

transfer

Raise the lid and remove the cover or cigarette

lighter.

The concept

Connection for importing and exporting data

on USB devices, e.g.:

Rear center console

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Personal Profile settings, refer to page 35.

Music collection.

Importing Trips.

Hints

Observe the following when connecting:

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Do not use force when plugging the con‐

nector into the USB interface.

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Do not connect devices such as fans or

lights to the USB interface.

Remove the cover.

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Do not connect USB hard drives.

Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐

ing external devices.

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cated in or reaches into the area of movement

of the rear seat backrests. Otherwise, injury or

damage may result.◀

Without telephone: overview

Ensuring the stability of the child seat

When installing child restraint systems,

make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐

tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and

headrest of the backrest might need to be ad‐

justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that

all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise

the stability of the child seat can be affected,

and there is an increased risk of injury because

of unexpected movement of the seat back‐

rest.◀

The USB interface is located in the glove com‐

partment.

With telephone: overview

Opening

1. Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo

area to release the rear seat backrest.

The USB interface is located in the center arm‐

rest.

2. The unlocked backrest moves forward

slightly.

Through-loading system

The concept

The cargo area can be enlarged by folding

down the rear seat backrest.

The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts

at a ratio of 60 to 40.

The sides can be folded down separately or to‐

gether.

Hints

3. Fold backrest forward.

Danger of jamming

Before folding down the rear seat back‐

rests, ensure that the area of movement of the

backrests is clear. Ensure that no one is lo‐

Closing

Return the rear seat backrest to the upright

seating position and engage it.

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Ensure that the lock is securely engaged

Make sure that the lock engages prop‐

erly when folding back, otherwise transported

cargo could enter the car's interior during brak‐

ing or evasive maneuvers and endanger the

vehicle's occupants.◀

To secure cargo, refer to page 161, with nets

or draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with

lashing eyes.

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