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4. Watch for the HomeLink indicator to change flash rates.

When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up to 30

seconds or longer in rare cases. The garage door may

open and close while you are programming.

5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button and

observe the indicator light.

NOTE:

•If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming

is complete and the garage door/device should acti-

vate when the HomeLink button is pressed.

• To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons,

repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT

erase the channels.

If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for

programming, plug it back in at this time.

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Canadian/

Gate Operator)
To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,

follow these steps:
1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until the

indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not

release the button.

3. Without releasing the button, proceed with “Canadian/

Gate Operator Programming” step 2 and follow all

remaining steps.

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Using HomeLink

To operate, push and release the programmed HomeLink

button. Activation will now occur for the programmed device

(i.e. garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry

door lock, home/office lighting, etc.) The hand-held transmitter

of the device may also be used at any time.

Security

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

your vehicle.
To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20

seconds until the orange indicator flashes. Note that all chan-

nels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be erased.
The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when the

Vehicle Security Alarm is active.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you are having trouble programming HomeLink, here are

some of the most common solutions:
• Replace the battery in the Garage Door Opener hand-held

transmitter.

• Push the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to

complete the training for a Rolling Code.

• Did you unplug the device for programming and

remember to plug it back in?

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

toll-free1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at

HomeLink.com

for information or assistance.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio

Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

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INTERNAL EQUIPMENT

Storage

Glove Compartment

The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of

the instrument panel and features both an upper and lower

storage area.
NOTE:

Not all vehicles are equipped with a door over the upper

storage area.

Glove Compartment

If equipped with a covered upper glove compartment, push

the release button to open.
To open the lower glove compartment, pull the release

handle.

1 — Upper Glove Compartment Release Button (If Equipped)

2 — Upper Glove Compartment

3 — Lower Glove Compartment

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Door Storage

Front Door Storage — If Equipped
Storage areas and bottle holders (driver’s side only) are

located in the door trim panels.

Front Door Storage

Rear Door Storage — If Equipped
Storage compartments are located in both the driver and

passenger rear door trim panels.

Rear Door Storage

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Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped

The center storage compartment is located between the

driver and passenger seats. The storage compartment

provides an armrest and contains both an upper and lower

storage area.

Center Storage Compartment

Pull on the upper handle on the front of the armrest to raise

the cover. The upper storage area contains a USB power

outlet located at the rear of the area that can be used to power

small electrical devices, refer to “Electrical Power Outlets”

for further information.

WARNING!

• This armrest is not a seat. Anyone seated on the armrest

could be seriously injured during vehicle operation, or

a collision. Only use the center seating position when

the armrest is fully upright.

• In a collision, the latch may open if the total weight of

the items stored exceeds about 10 lbs (4.5 kg). These

items could be thrown about endangering occupants of

the vehicle. Items stored should not exceed a total of 10

lbs (4.5 kg).

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With the upper lid closed, pull on the lower handle to open

the lower storage bin. The lower bin contains a power

inverter outlet located in the forward portion of the lower

bin. There is also a “fill line” located long the rear inside wall

of the lower bin. Contents above the “fill line” may interfere

with cupholder placement if equipped with a premium

center console.

Forward Portion Of Lower Storage Bin

Premium Center Console — If Equipped
The premium center console is equipped with two front

storage bins located in front of the center storage compart-

ment. These storage bins may be equipped with tandem

doors. Push the front bin to access the cupholders. Or push

the rear bin to access the coinholder/small storage bin.

Center Console Tandem Doors— If Equipped

WARNING!

Do not operate this vehicle with a console compartment

lid in the open position. Driving with the console

compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.

1 — Push Front Bin Access

2 — Push Rear Bin Access

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Tandem Doors Open Position

Push the release button at the front of the cupholder bin to

slide tray rearward for access of front lower storage bin, or

forward to access the rear lower storage bin with the center

console lid in the open position.

Push Release Button To Slide Tray

1 — Front Bin Open

2 — Rear Bin Open

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Front Bench Seat Storage — If Equipped

If your vehicle is equipped with a front bench seat, storage

can be found by folding down the center seat back. A console

storage area and cupholders are available. With the seatback

in the upright position, lifting the seat bottom also reveals a

storage location.

Front Bench Seat Storage

There is a storage drawer located in the lower center of the

instrument panel. It can be released by pushing the access

button above it. The drawer is actuator assisted once the

access button is pushed. Pull drawer outward to the fully

open position.

Storage Drawer

1 — Access Button

2 — Storage Drawer

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Seatback Storage

Located in the back of both the driver and passenger front

seats are pockets that can be used for storage.

Driver’s Side Seatback Storage

Second Row In-Floor Storage Bin — If Equipped

In-floor storage bins are located in front of the second row

seats and can be used for extra storage. The storage bins have

removable liners that can be easily removed for cleaning.
To open the in-floor storage bin, lift upward on the handle of

the latch and open the lid.

In-Floor Storage Bin Latch

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NOTE:

The front seat may have to be moved forward to fully open

the lid.

Opened Storage Bin

Each storage bin also contains two hooks for securing cargo.

These hooks should be used to secure loads safely when the

vehicle is moving.

In-Floor Storage Bin Hooks

NOTE:

The maximum load limit for each hook is 250 lbs (113 kg).

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Storage Bin (Regular Cab)

The storage bin is located behind the front seats and runs the

length of the cab.

Storage Bin

Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped

Crew Cab models with a 60/40 rear seat may be equipped

with a folding load floor.

WARNING!

Do not operate the vehicle with loose items stored on the

load floor. While driving or in an accident you may

experience abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration, or sharp

turns. Loose objects stored on the load floor may move

around with force and strike occupants, resulting in

serious or fatal injury.

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Unfolding The Load Floor/Crew Cab
1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position.

Load Floor Legs In Stowed Position

2. Unfold both the legs using the straps.

Load Floor Legs In Opened Position

3. Lift the front panel until the load floor unfolds into posi-

tion.

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Load Floor In Open Position

4. Reverse the procedure to store the load floor.
Positioning The Load Floor For Storage Access Under The

Seat
1. Lift the 60/40 seat cushion(s) to the upward position.
2. Unsnap the securing snap located at either side of the

load floor.

3. Lift the load floor up to access storage under the load

floor.

Crew Cab — If Equipped

Load Floor Securing Straps/Crew Cab

4. Reverse the procedure to put the load floor back in the

secured down position before you operate the vehicle.

WARNING!

Do not drive with the load floor in the up position.

When stopping fast or in an accident, the load floor

could move to the down position causing serious injury.

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Below Rear Seat Storage (Crew Cab)

The Crew Cab models provide additional storage under the

rear seats. Lift the seats to access the storage compartment.
To open the storage compartments, unsnap the securing

snap located at either side of the load floor and lift upward

on the fold flat lid.

Crew Cab Storage

NOTE:

For more information on storage and the fold flat floor, refer

to “Fold Flat Load Floor” in this section.

Cupholders

Front Seat Cupholders

For vehicles equipped with a center console, two cupholders

are located in front of the console storage bin.

Front Cupholders

NOTE:

If the vehicle is equipped with a premium center console

with double (tandem) doors, push the front bin door to

access the cupholders.

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Vehicles Equipped With 40/20/40 Seats
The cupholders are located on the backside of the center

portion of the front seat (20). Fold down the center section of

the front seat to gain access to the cupholders.

Front Cupholders With Bench Seat

Rear Cupholders — If Equipped

Some vehicles are equipped with rear cupholders located in

the center armrest.

Rear Armrest Cupholder

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Some vehicles may be equipped with a rear cupholder that

consists of two cup wells for rear passenger convenience.

Rear Cup Wells

Electrical Power Outlets

The auxiliary 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet can provide

power for in-cab accessories designed for use with the stan-

dard “cigar lighter” plug. The 12 Volt power outlets and 5

Volt (2.5 Amp) USB Port (Charge Only) have a cap attached

to the outlet indicating “12V DC,” together with either a key

symbol, battery symbol, or USB symbol.
A key symbol indicates that the key must be in the ON/RUN

or ACC positions for the outlet to provide power. The battery

symbol indicates that the outlet is connected to the battery,

and can provide power at all times.

CAUTION!

• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps)

at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watts (13 Amps) power rating is

exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be

replaced.

• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do

not insert any other object in the power outlets as this

will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use

of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by

your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.