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Vehicle features and options

If this symbol is printed on the packag‐

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.

ing or in the instructions of the system

to be controlled, the system is gener‐

ally compatible with the universal garage door

opener.

If you have any questions, please contact:

▷

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.

Sun visor

Glare shield

Fold the sun visor down or up.

Glare shield from the side

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.

Folding out

1. Fold the sun visor down.

2. Unhook it from the holder and swing it to

the side.

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.

3. Move it back to the desired position.

Folding up

Proceed in the reverse order to close the sun

visor.

Controls

Vanity mirror

Before operation

A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐

hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the

mirror lighting switches on.

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.

Ashtray/cigarette lighter

Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-

held transmitter.◀

Ashtray

Opening

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.

Deleting stored functions

Press and hold the left and right button on the

interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐

Slide the cover forward.

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The ashtray can be inserted in the cupholder.

Connecting electrical

devices

Emptying

Hints

Take out the insert.

Do not connect charging devices to the

12 volt socket in the vehicle

Lighter

Danger of burns

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.◀

Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐

erwise, there is a danger of getting burned.

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.◀

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.◀

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.◀

Sockets

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.

Note

The total load of all sockets must not exceed

140 watts at 12 volts.

Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable

connectors.

The cigarette lighter is located in the center

console.

Front center console

Push in the lighter.

The lighter can be removed as

soon as it pops back out.

Slide the cover forward.

Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.

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Center armrest

USB interface for data

transfer

The concept

Connection for importing and exporting data

on USB devices, e.g.:

▷

Personal Profile settings, refer to page 35.

Music collection.

Importing Trips.

Remove the cover.

Hints

Observe the following when connecting:

Rear center console

▷

Do not use force when plugging the con‐

nector into the USB interface.

▷

Do not connect devices such as fans or

lights to the USB interface.

▷

Do not connect USB hard drives.

Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐

ing external devices.

With telephone: overview

Remove the cover.

In the cargo area

The USB interface is located in the center arm‐

rest.

The socket is located on the right side in the

cargo area.

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Cargo area

Cargo cover

Closing

Reach under the cover and turn it upward, ar‐

rows. Pull the cover back horizontally.

Cargo cover with cargo area partition

net: Removing

The cover can be removed to load bulky lug‐

gage.

Pull out the cargo cover, arrow 1, and hook

both sides into the brackets, arrow 2.

1. Press button, arrow 1, to unlock the cover.

Hook the cargo cover on both sides

Hook the cargo cover on both sides to

prevent damaging the cover.◀

Do not deposit heavy objects

Do not deposit heavy or hard objects on

the cargo cover. Otherwise, they may pose a

risk to occupants, such as during braking and

evasive maneuvers.◀

Do not let the cargo cover snap back into

place

2. Pull the cover back, arrow 2.

Do not allow the cargo cover to snap back into

place; this can damage it.◀

Installing

Slide the cover forward horizontally into the

two side brackets until it audibly latches.

Removing and inserting

The red warning fields disappear in the case of

a cover with cargo area partition net.

Cargo cover without cargo area

partition net: Removing

The cover can be removed to load bulky lug‐

gage.

Tug on the cover to check if it is properly

locked in place.

Enlarging the trunk

General information

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.

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If equipped with through-loading system: the

rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40–20–

40. The sides and the middle section can be

folded down separately.

Hints

Danger of jamming

Before folding down the rear seat back‐

rests, ensure that the area of movement of the

backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no

one is located in or reaches into the area of

movement of the rear seat backrests when the

middle section is folded down. Otherwise, in‐

jury or damage may result.◀

Reach into the recess and pull forward.

Folding down the middle section

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.◀

Reach into the recess and pull forward.

Cargo area partition net

Do not let the cargo area partition net

back into place

Ensure that the lock is securely engaged

When you fold back the backrest make

sure that it locks in place. When this happens

the red warning field on the seat disappears.

Otherwise transported cargo could shoot into

the car's interior during braking or evasive ma‐

neuvers and endanger occupants.◀

Do not allow the cargo area partition net to

snap back into place; otherwise, there is a dan‐

ger of injury and the cargo area partition net

could be damaged.◀

With a normal cargo area

1. Fold open the rear covers on the roofliner.

Using the middle safety belt

2. Pull the cargo area partition net out of the

case by the strap.

If the middle safety belt in the rear is

used, the larger side of the backrest must be

locked. Otherwise, the safety belt will not have

a restraining effect.◀

3. Insert the bars into the brackets on both

sides in the roofliner toward the front, ar‐

Folding down the sides

The right side can be folded down separately.

The left side can be folded down in combina‐

tion with the middle section.

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row. This is best performed from the rear

seat.

5. Fold open the front covers on the roofliner.

6. Carefully pull out the cargo area partition

net and insert it into the brackets as in the

normal cargo area, refer to page 166.

If the cargo area partition net is no longer

needed: proceed in reverse order.

Finally, slide the case forward into the two

brackets on the sides, until it engages. The red

warning fields disappear.

If the cargo area partition net is no longer

needed: proceed in reverse order.

Ski and snowboard bag

General information

The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a

protective jacket in the cargo area.

With an enlarged cargo area

1. Fold down the entire rear seat backrest.

2. Press button, arrow 1, to unlock the case

on both sides.

Follow the installation and operation instruc‐

tions included in the protective jacket.

3. Pull the case rearward out of the two side

brackets, arrow 2. Make sure not to tilt it in

the process.

4. Slide the case all the way into the guides,

arrows 1, on the backs of the backrests.

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