When the ignition has been switched off, HomeLink® works for at least 7 minutes.
HomeLink® cannot be used if the car is locked and the alarm is armed (Option/accessory.) 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 a safety stop and safety reverse.
Programming HomeLink
Program HomeLink®, reset programming or reprogram individual buttons.
Programming
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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 indicator lamp on HomeLink®.
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Press and hold depressed both the button on the remote control and the button to be reprogrammed on HomeLink®.
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Do not release the buttons until the indicator lamp has switched from flashing slowly (approx. once per second) to either flashing quickly (approx. 10 times per second) 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 function that requires extra steps.
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Test by pressing the programmed button twice to see whether the programming is working. Otherwise, continue with the following steps.
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Locate the programming button (Button designation and color varies between manufacturers.) on the receiver for the garage door or similar. It is normally located close to the antenna’s bracket on the receiver.
- Depress and release the receiver’s programming button once.
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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.
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Programming is finished.
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Note
The ability of some remote controls to program HomeLink® has improved at a distance of approx. 15–20 cm (approx. 6–12 inches).