Volvo XC40 Twin Engine (2020 year). Manual in english — page 27

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Overloading the starter battery

The electrical functions in the car load the
starter battery to varying degrees. Avoid
using the ignition position

II

when the car is

switched off. Instead, use ignition position

I

-

which uses less power.

Also, be aware of different accessories that
load the electrical system. Do not use func-
tions which use a lot of power when the car is
switched off. Examples of such functions are:

•

ventilation fan

•

headlamps

•

windscreen wiper

•

audio system (high volume).

If the starter battery voltage is low, a message
is shown in the driver display. The energy-sav-
ing function then shuts down certain functions
or reduces certain functions such as the venti-
lation fan and/or audio system.

–

In which case, charge the starter battery
by starting the car and then running it for
at least 15 minutes - starter battery charg-
ing is more effective during driving than
running the engine at idling speed while
stationary.

Related information

•

Starter battery (p. 591)

•

Ignition positions (p. 422)

Using jump starting with another

battery

If the starter battery is discharged then the
car can be started with current from another
battery.

Charging point for jump-starting own car.

IMPORTANT

The car’s charging point is only intended
for jump-starting the car itself. The charg-
ing point is not intended for jump-starting
another car. Using the charging point to
jump start another car may cause a fuse to
blow, which means the charging point will
stop working.

When a fuse has blown the message

12 V

Battery

Fuse failure Service required

is

shown in the driver display. Volvo recom-

mends that an authorised Volvo workshop is
contacted.

When jump-starting the car, the following
steps are recommended to avoid short circuits
or other damage:

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1. Set the car's electrical system in ignition

position

0

.

2. Check that the donor battery has a voltage

of 12 V.

3. If the donor battery is installed in another

car - switch off the donor car's engine and
make sure that the two cars do not touch
each other.

4. Connect one of the red jump lead's

clamps to the donor battery's positive ter-
minal (1).

IMPORTANT

Connect the start cable carefully to avoid
short circuits with other components in the
engine compartment.

5. Open the positive jump-starting point's

cover (2).

6. Connect the red jump lead's other clamp

onto the car's positive jump-starting point
(2).

7. Connect one of the black jump lead's

clamps to the donor battery's negative ter-
minal (3).

8. Connect the black jump lead's other

clamp onto the car's negative jump-star-
ting point (4).

9. Check that the jump lead clamps are

affixed securely so that there are no sparks
during the starting attempt.

10. Start the engine of the "donor car" and

allow it to run a few minutes at a speed
slightly higher than idle approx. 1500 rpm.

11. Hold down the start button for at least 5

seconds without your foot on the brake to
activate the car's electrical system.

NOTE

When starting the engine in normal condi-
tions, the car's electric drive motor is priori-
tised – the internal combustion engine
remains switched off. This means that after
the start button has been depressed, the
electric motor has "started" and the car is
ready to move. A started motor is indicated
by the driver display's indicator lamps
extinguishing and its preset theme illumi-
nating.

IMPORTANT

Do not touch the connections between
cable and car during the starting attempt.
There is a risk of sparks forming.

12. Wait at least 2 minutes in order to charge

the starter battery and then make a start
attempt.

13. If the attempt at starting fails, repeat

points 11 and 12.

14. Remove the jump leads in reverse order -

first the black and then the red.

Make sure that none of the black jump
lead's clamps comes into contact with the
car's positive jump-starting point/donor
battery's positive terminal or the clamp
connected to the red jump lead.

WARNING

•

The battery can generate oxyhydrogen
gas, which is highly explosive. A spark
can be formed if a jump lead is con-
nected incorrectly, and this can be
enough for the battery to explode.

•

Do not connect the jump leads to any
fuel system component or any moving
part. Be careful of hot engine parts.

•

The battery contains sulphuric acid,
which can cause serious burns.

•

If sulphuric acid comes into contact
with eyes, skin or clothing, flush with
large quantities of water. If acid

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splashes into the eyes - seek medical
attention immediately.

•

Never smoke near the battery.

NOTE

The car cannot be started if the hybrid bat-
tery is discharged.

Related information

•

Starting the car (p. 420)

•

Ignition positions (p. 422)

•

Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 180)

•

Selecting ignition mode (p. 423)

Towbar

*

The car can be equipped with a towbar that
makes it possible to tow e.g. a trailer behind
the car.

There may be different towbar variants availa-
ble for the car. Contact a Volvo dealer for more
information.

IMPORTANT

When the engine is switched off, the con-
stant battery voltage to the trailer connec-
tor can be switched off automatically so as
not to drain the starter battery.

IMPORTANT

The towball needs regular cleaning and
lubrication with grease in order to prevent
wear.

NOTE

When a hitch with a vibration damper is
used, the towball must not be lubricated.

This also applies when fitting a bicycle rack
that is clamped in around the towball.

Related information

•

Extendable and retractable towbar

*

(p. 461)

•

Driving with a trailer (p. 463)

•

Towbar-mounted bicycle rack

*

(p. 467)

•

Specifications for towbar

*

(p. 461)

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Specifications for towbar

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Dimensions and mounting points for towbar.

Dimensions, mounting points in mm
(inches)

A

939 (37)

B

72 (2.8)

C

6 (0.24)

D

145 (5.7)

E

88 (3.5)

F

Side beam tilts 8 degrees

G

353 (13.9)

H

1048 (41.3)

I

524 (20.6)

Related information

•

Towbar

*

(p. 460)

•

Towing capacity and towball load (p. 638)

Extendable and retractable

towbar

*

The retractable tow hook is easy to retract or
extend as required. In the retracted position,
the towbar is completely concealed.

WARNING

Follow the instructions for retracting and

extending the towbar carefully.

WARNING

Do not press the extend/retract button if a

trailer is attached to the towbar.

Extending the towbar

WARNING

Avoid standing close to the bumper in the

centre behind the car when extending the

towing hitch.

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1.

Open the tailgate. A button for extending/
retracting the towbar is located on the
right-hand side at the rear of the cargo
area. An indicator lamp in the button must
illuminate with a constant orange glow for
the extension function to be active.

2. Press and release the button – extension

might not start if the button is pressed for
too long.

> The towbar extends out and down in an

unlocked position - the indicator lamp
flashes orange. The tow hook is ready
to continue moving to the locked posi-
tion.

3.

Move the towbar to its end position,
where it is secured and locked in place -
the indicator lamp illuminates with a con-
stant orange glow.
> The towbar is ready for use.

NOTE

The towbar must finish the extension pro-
cedure before it can then be moved to
locked position. This procedure may take
several seconds. If the towbar is not fixed
in locked position, wait a few seconds and
try again.

WARNING

Take care to secure the trailer's safety

cable in the intended bracket.

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NOTE

Power save mode activates after a while
and the indicator lamp goes out. The sys-
tem is reactivated by closing and opening
the tailgate. This applies when retracting or
extending the towbar.

If the car detects a connected trailer elec-
trically, the indicator lamp stops illuminat-
ing with a constant glow.

Retracting the towbar

IMPORTANT

Make sure that there is no plug or adapter
in the electrical socket when retracting the
towbar.

1. Open the tailgate. Press and release the

button on the right-hand side at the rear of
the cargo area - retraction might not start
if the button is pressed for too long.
> The towbar automatically lowers in an

unlocked position - the indicator lamp
in the button flashes orange.

2.

Lock the towbar by moving it back to its
retracted position, where it is locked.
> The indicator lamp will now illuminate

with a constant glow if the towbar is
correctly retracted.

Related information

•

Driving with a trailer (p. 463)

•

Towbar

*

(p. 460)

Driving with a trailer

When driving with a trailer, there are a num-
ber of points that are important to think about
regarding the towbar, the trailer and how the
load is positioned in the trailer.

Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The
total of the weight of the passengers and all
accessories, e.g. towbar, reduces the car's
payload by a corresponding weight.

The car is supplied with the necessary equip-
ment for towing a trailer.

•

The car's towbar must be of an approved
type.

•

Distribute the load on the trailer so that
the weight on the towbar complies with
the specified maximum towball load. Tow-
ball load is calculated as part of the car's
payload.

•

Increase the tyre pressure to the recom-
mended pressure for a full load.

•

The engine is loaded more heavily than
usual when driving with a trailer.

•

Do not tow a heavy trailer when the car is
brand new. Wait until it has been driven at
least 1000 km (620 miles).

•

The brakes are loaded much more than
usual on long and steep downhill slopes.
Downshift to a lower gear when shifting
manually and adjust your speed.

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•

Follow the regulations in force for the per-
mitted speeds and weights.

•

Maintain a low speed when driving with a
trailer up long, steep ascents.

•

The maximum indicated trailer weight only
applies to heights up to 1000 metres
above sea level (3280 ft). At higher eleva-
tions, the engine output and the vehicle's
climbing ability are reduced due to the
reduced air density, and the maximum
trailer load must therefore be reduced. The
weight of the car and trailer must be
decreased by 10% for each additional
1000 m (3280 ft) or part thereof.

•

Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of
more than 12%.

NOTE

Extreme weather conditions, driving with a
trailer or driving at high altitudes, in combi-
nation with poorer fuel quality than recom-
mended, are factors that considerably
increase the car's fuel consumption.

Trailer connector

An adapter is required if the car's towbar has a
13 pin connector and the trailer has a 7 pin
connector. Use an adapter approved by Volvo.
Make sure the cable does not drag on the
ground.

IMPORTANT

When the engine is switched off, the con-
stant battery voltage to the trailer connec-
tor can be switched off automatically so as
not to drain the starter battery.

Trailer weights

WARNING

Follow the stated recommendations for

trailer weights. Otherwise, the car and

trailer may be difficult to control in the

event of sudden movement and braking.

NOTE

The stated maximum permitted trailer
weights are those permitted by Volvo.
National vehicle regulations can further
limit trailer weights and speeds. Towbars
can be certified for higher towing weights
than the car can actually tow.

Level control

*

The car's system for level control endeavours
to maintain a constant height regardless of
load (up to the maximum permissible weight).
When the car is stationary the rear of the car
lowers slightly, which is normal.

When driving in hilly terrain and hot
climates

Under certain circumstances, there may be a
risk of overheating when towing a trailer. If the
engine and drive system overheats, a warning
symbol comes on in the driver display and a
message is displayed.

The automatic gearbox adapts the gears
depending on load and engine speed.

Steep inclines

Do not lock the automatic gearbox in a higher
gear than the engine "can cope with" - it is not
always a good idea to drive at a high gear with
low engine speed.

Parking on a hill

1. Depress the brake pedal fully.

2. Activate the parking brake.

3. Select gear position

P

.

4. Release the brake pedal.

Block the wheels with chocks when parking a
car with hitched trailer on a hill.

Starting on a hill

1. Depress the brake pedal fully.

2. Select gear position

D

.

3. Releasing the parking brake.

4. Release the brake pedal and start driving

off.

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Related information

•

Trailer stability assist

*

(p. 465)

•

Checking trailer lamps (p. 466)

•

Towing capacity and towball load
(p. 638)

•

Overheating in the engine and drive sys-
tem (p. 457)

•

Adverse driving conditions for engine oil
(p. 642)

•

Extendable and retractable towbar

*

(p. 461)

Trailer stability assist

*

The function of trailer stability assist (TSA

10

)

is to stabilise cars towing trailers in situations
where they begin snaking. The function is
included in the stability system ESC

11

.

Reasons for snaking

The snaking phenomenon can occur with any
car/trailer combination. Snaking normally
occurs at high speeds. However, there is a risk
of it occurring at lower speeds if the trailer is
overloaded or the load is improperly distrib-
uted, e.g. too far back.

In order for snaking to occur, there must be a
triggering factor, e.g.:

•

Car with trailer subjected to a sudden and
powerful side wind.

•

Car with trailer drives on an uneven road
surface or in a pothole.

•

Sweeping steering wheel movements.

If snaking has started, it could be difficult or
even impossible to suppress. This makes the
car/trailer combination difficult to control and
there is a risk that you could, for example, end
up in the wrong lane or leave the carriageway.

Trailer stability assist function

The trailer stability assist function continually
monitors the car's movements, particularly lat-

eral movements. If snaking is detected, the
front wheels are individually braked. This
serves to stabilise the car/trailer combination.
This is often enough to help the driver regain
control of the car.

If snaking is not eliminated the first time that
trailer stability assist intervenes, the car/trailer
combination is braked with all wheels and
engine power is reduced. Once snaking has
been gradually suppressed and the car/trailer
combination is stable once again, the system
stops regulating and the driver once again has
full control of the car.

NOTE

The stability function is deactivated if the
driver selects Sport mode by deactivating

ESC

via the menu system in the centre

display.

Trailer stability assist may fail to intervene if
the driver uses severe steering wheel move-
ments to try to rectify the snaking because in
such a situation the system cannot determine
whether it is the trailer or the driver causing
the snaking.

10

Trailer Stability Assist

11

Electronic Stability Control

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When Trailer Stability Assist
(TSA) is operating, the ESC
symbol flashes in the driver
display.

Related information

•

Driving with a trailer (p. 463)

•

Electronic stability control (p. 269)

Checking trailer lamps

When connecting a trailer - check that all the
trailer lamps work before departure.

Direction indicators and brake lights
on the trailer

If one or more of the trailer's direction indica-
tors or brake light bulbs is broken, the driver
display shows a symbol and a message. Other
lights on the trailer must be checked manually
by the driver before setting off.

Symbol Message

•

Trailer turn indicator

Right

turn indicator malfunction

•

Trailer turn indicator

Left

turn indicator malfunction

•

Trailer brake light

Malfunc-

tion

If any lamp for the trailer's direction indicators
is broken, the driver display symbol for direc-
tion indicators will also flash more quickly than
normal.

Rear fog lamp on trailer

When connecting the trailer, the rear fog lamp
may not light up on the car. In such cases, the
rear fog lamp function switches to the trailer.
Upon activation of the rear fog lamp, check

therefore that the trailer is equipped with a
rear fog lamp to travel safely.

Checking trailer lamps

*

Automatic checking

After a trailer is connected electrically, it is
possible to check that the trailer lamps are
working via an automatic lamp activation. The
function helps the driver check that the trailer
lamps are working before starting off.

The car must be switched off to perform the
check.

1. When a trailer is connected to the towbar,

the

Automatic Trailer Lamp Check

mes-

sage is shown in the driver display.

2. Confirm the message by pressing the

right-hand steering wheel keypad's

O

but-

ton.
> The lamp check starts.

3. Exit the car to check lamp functionality.

> All trailer lamps start to flash - then the

lamps are switched on one at a time.

4. Visually check that all lamps available on

the trailer are operational.

5. After a moment, all lamps on the trailer

flash again.
> The check is complete.

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Switching off automatic checking

The automatic checking function can be
switched off in the centre display.

1. Press

Settings

in the top view.

2. Press

My Car

Lights and Lighting

.

3. Deselect

Automatic Trailer Lamp

Check

.

Manual checking

If the automatic checking is switched off then
it is possible to start the check manually.

1. Press

Settings

in the top view.

2. Press

My Car

Lights and Lighting

.

3. Select

Manual Trailer Lamp Check

.

> The lamp check starts. Exit the car to

check lamp functionality.

Related information

•

Driving with a trailer (p. 463)

Towbar-mounted bicycle rack

*

When using a bicycle rack, the bicycle racks
that Volvo has developed are recommended.

This is in order to avoid damage to the car and
in order to achieve the maximum possible
safety during a journey. Volvo's bicycle racks
are available for purchase at authorised Volvo
dealers.

Carefully follow the instructions enclosed with
the bicycle rack.

•

Bicycle rack including load must weigh a
maximum of 75 kg (165 pounds).

•

The bicycle rack may be designed for a
maximum of three bicycles.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the bicycle rack may cause

damage to the towbar and car.
The bicycle rack can loosen from the tow-

bar if it

•

is incorrectly fitted on the towball

•

is overloaded, see the bicycle rack's
instructions for maximum load weight

•

is used for carrying something other
than bicycles.

The car's driving characteristics are affected
when a bicycle rack is fitted on the towbar.
For example due to:

•

increased weight

•

reduced acceleration capacity

•

reduced ground clearance

•

changed braking capacity.

Recommendations for loading
bicycles on the bicycle rack

The larger the distance between the load's
centre of gravity and the towball, the greater
the load on the towbar.

Load according to the following recommenda-
tions:

•

Fit the heaviest bicycle furthest in, closest
to the car.

•

Keep the load symmetrical and as close to
the centre of the car as possible e.g. by
loading the bicycles facing alternately if
several bicycles are loaded.

•

Remove loose objects from the bicycle for
transportation, e.g. bicycle basket, battery,
child seat. Partly to reduce the load on the
towbar and bicycle rack, and partly to
reduce the wind resistance, which affects
fuel consumption.

•

Do not use protective covers on the bicy-
cles. This may affect manoeuvrability,
impair visibility and increase fuel con-

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sumption. It may also lead to an increased
load on the towbar.

Related information

•

Towbar

*

(p. 460)

Towing

During towing, the car is towed by another
vehicle by means of a towline.

Towing a Twin Engine is not permitted as this
will damage the electric motor. Instead, the
car must be transported raised with all the
wheels on a recovery vehicle's platform, nei-
ther of the wheel pairs may have road contact.

When towing another car

Find out the statutory maximum speed limit
for towing before the towing begins.

Jump starting

Tow-starting the motor is not permitted as
this will damage the electric motor. Use a
donor battery if the starter battery is dis-
charged and the engine does not start.

IMPORTANT

The electric drive motor and the catalytic
converter may be damaged during
attempts to tow-start the car.

Related information

•

Fitting and removing the towing eye
(p. 469)

•

Hazard warning flashers (p. 147)

•

Recovery (p. 470)

•

Using jump starting with another battery
(p. 458)

•

Selecting ignition mode (p. 423)

•

Gearbox (p. 434)

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Fitting and removing the towing

eye

Use the towing eye if the car shall tow
another vehicle. The towing eye is screwed
into a threaded socket behind a cover on the
right-hand side of the rear bumper.

Fitting the towing eye

Take out the towing eye from the foam
block under the floor in the cargo area.

Remove the cover – press on the marking
with a finger while you fold out the oppo-
site side/corner.
> The cover pivots around its centre line

and can then be removed.

3. Screw in the towing eye until it reaches its

end stop.

Screw the eye in firmly. For example,
thread through the wheel bolt wrench

*

and

use it as a lever.

IMPORTANT

It is important that the towing eye is firmly
screwed into place - right in until it stops.

Removing the towing eye

–

Unscrew and remove the towing eye after
use and return it to its place in the foam
block.

Finish by refitting the cover onto the
bumper.

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Related information

•

Towing (p. 468)

•

Recovery (p. 470)

•

Tool kit (p. 549)

Recovery

For recovery, the car is taken away with the
help of another vehicle.

Call a recovery service for recovery assistance.

The towing eye can be used to pull the car up
onto a recovery vehicle with a flatbed plat-
form.

IMPORTANT

Note that cars with Twin Engine must
always be transported raised up with all
the wheels on the recovery vehicle's plat-
form.

The car's position and ground clearance deter-
mine whether it is possible to pull it up onto a
flatbed platform. If the slope of the recovery
vehicle's ramp is too steep, or if the ground
clearance under the car is inadequate, then
the car may be damaged if you try to pull it up.
The car should then be lifted using the recov-
ery vehicle's lifting device.

WARNING

No one/nothing is allowed to remain

behind the recovery vehicle while the car

pulled up onto the flatbed platform.

Related information

•

Fitting and removing the towing eye
(p. 469)

HomeLink

®

*

12

HomeLink

®

13

is a programmable remote con-

trol, integrated in the car's electrical system,
which can remotely control up to three differ-
ent devices (e.g. garage door opener, alarm
system, outdoor and indoor lighting) and
thereby replace the remote controls for them.

General

The figure is schematic - the version may vary.

Button 1

Button 2

Button 3

Indicator lamp

HomeLink

®

is supplied built-in to the interior

rearview mirror. The HomeLink

®

panel con-

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sists of three programmable buttons and one
indicator lamp in the mirror glass.

For more information about HomeLink

®

, visit

www.HomeLink.com or call
00 8000 466 354 65 (or the toll number
+49 6838 907 277)

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.

Save the original remote controls for future
programming (e.g. when changing to another
car or for use in another vehicle).

IMPORTANT

The programming for the buttons should
be deleted when the car is sold.

Related information

•

Using HomeLink

®

*

(p. 473)

•

Programming HomeLink

®

*

(p. 471)

•

Type approval for HomeLink

®

*

(p. 474)

Programming HomeLink

®

*

15

Follow these instructions to program
HomeLink

®

, reset all programming or repro-

gram individual buttons.

NOTE

In certain vehicles the ignition must be
switched on or in "accessory position"
before HomeLink

®

can be programmed or

used. If possible, fit new batteries in the
remote control that shall be replaced by
HomeLink

®

for faster programming and

improved transmission of the radio signal.
The HomeLink

®

buttons should be reset

before programming.

WARNING

While programming HomeLink

®

, the

garage door or gate being programmed

may activate. For this reason, make sure

that nobody is in the vicinity of the door or

gate while programming is in progress. The

car should be outside the garage while a

garage door opener is being programmed.

1. Aim the remote control towards the

HomeLink

®

button to be programmed and

hold it approx. 2-8 cm (approx. 1-3 inches)
from the button. Do not obstruct the indi-
cator lamp on HomeLink

®

.

Note:

The ability of some remote controls

to program HomeLink

®

is improved at a

distance of approx. 15-20 cm (approx.
6-12 inches). Bear this in mind if problems
occur with the programming.

2. Press and hold depressed both the button

on the remote control and the button to be
reprogrammed on HomeLink

®

.

12

Applies to certain markets.

13

HomeLink and the HomeLink house symbol are registered trademarks of Gentex Corporation.

14

Note that the toll-free number may not be available depending on operator.

15

Applies to certain markets.

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3. Do not release the buttons until the indica-

tor lamp has switched from flashing
slowly (approx. once per second) to either
flashing quickly (approx. 10 times per sec-
ond) or illuminating with a constant glow.
>

If the indicator lamp illuminates with
a constant glow:

Indication that the

programming has finished. Press the
programmed button twice to activate.

If the indicator lamp flashes quickly:

The device to be programmed to
HomeLink

®

may have a security func-

tion that requires extra steps. Test by
pressing the programmed button twice
to see whether the programming is
working. Otherwise, continue with the
following steps.

4. Locate programming button

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on the

receiver for the garage door or similar. It is
normally located close to the antenna's
bracket on the receiver.

5. Depress and release the receiver's pro-

gramming button once. The programming
must be completed within 30 seconds of
the button being depressed.

6. Press and release the button on

HomeLink

®

that you want to program.

Repeat the sequence of pressing/holding/
releasing a second time and, depending
on the receiver model, even a third time.
> Programming is now be complete and

the garage door, gate or similar should
now be activated when the pro-
grammed button is depressed.

In the event of programming problems, con-
tact HomeLink

®

at www.HomeLink.com, or

call 00 8000 466 354 65 (or the toll number
+49 6838 907 277)

17

.

Reprogramming individual buttons

To reprogram an individual HomeLink

®

button,

proceed as follows:

1. Press the desired button and hold it

depressed for approx. 20 seconds.

2. Once the indicator lamp on HomeLink

®

starts to flash slowly, programming can
continue as normal.

Note:

If the button to be reprogrammed is

not programmed with a new unit, it will
resume the previously saved program-
ming.

Resetting the HomeLink

®

buttons

It is only possible to reset all of the HomeLink

®

buttons at the same time, not each button
individually. Individual buttons can only be
reprogrammed.

–

Press and hold depressed the outer but-
tons (1 and 3) on HomeLink

®

for approx.

10 seconds.
> When the indicator lamp changes over

from a constant glow to starting to
flash, the buttons are reset and ready to
be reprogrammed.

16

Button designation and colour varies between manufacturers.

17

Note that the toll-free number may not be available depending on operator.

STARTING AND DRIVING

* Option/accessory.

473

Related information

•

Using HomeLink

®

*

(p. 473)

•

HomeLink

®

*

(p. 470)

•

Type approval for HomeLink

®

*

(p. 474)

Using HomeLink

®

*

18

When HomeLink

®

is fully programmed it can

be used in place of the separate original
remote controls.

Depress the programmed button. The garage
door, gate, alarm system or similar is activated
(may take a few seconds). If the button is
depressed for more than 20 seconds then the
reprogramming is started. The indicator lamp
illuminates or flashes when the button has
been depressed. Naturally the original remote
controls can still be used in parallel with
HomeLink

®

if required.

NOTE

When the ignition has been switched off,
HomeLink

®

works for at least 7 minutes.

NOTE

HomeLink

®

cannot be used if the car is

locked and the alarm is armed

*

from the

outside.

WARNING

•

If HomeLink

®

is used to control a

garage door or gate, ensure that
nobody is near the door or gate while it
is in motion.

•

Do not use HomeLink

®

for any garage

door that does not have safety stop
and safety reverse.

Related information

•

HomeLink

®

*

(p. 470)

•

Programming HomeLink

®

*

(p. 471)

•

Type approval for HomeLink

®

*

(p. 474)

18

Applies to certain markets.