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4. Using both hands, push the hand-held
transmitter button and the desired button on
the HomeLink Transmitter.Continue to press
both buttons through step 5.5. Hold down both buttons until you see the red
light on the HomeLink Transmitter flash, first
slowly and then rapidly. It indicates that you
have successfully programmed the HomeLink
Transmitter to learn the new frequency signal.
Release both buttons once the rapid flashing
begins.
Note to Canadian ResidentsDuring programming, your hand-held transmitter
may automatically stop transmitting after two
seconds, which may not be long enough to program
the HomeLink Universal Transmitter.
If you are programming from one of these
hand-held transmitters, continue to hold the button
on the HomeLink Transmitter while you re-press
your hand-held transmitter every two seconds.
You may have to repeat this function several times
while programming.
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94Operating the HomeLinkHUniversal
TransmitterOnce it is programmed, the HomeLink Universal
Transmitter can be used in place of your hand-held
transmitter(s). To operate, simply press the
appropriate button on the HomeLink Transmitter.
The red light comes on while the signal is being
transmitted.
NOTE:If your hand-held transmitter appears to
program the HomeLink Transmitter, but does not
open your garage door, and if your garage door
opener was manufactured after 1995, your garage
door opener may have a ªcode protectedº or
ªrolling codeº feature.
A ªrolling codeº type of system will change the
ªcodeº of your garage door opener every time you
open or close your garage door.
To determine if you have one of these systems,
depress the button on the HomeLink Transmitter
that you programmed. If the red light on theHomeLink Transmitter flashes rapidly for 1-2
seconds, then remains on, your garage door opener
has a rolling code system.
Training a Garage Door Opener
Equipped with ªRolling CodesºTo train your ªrolling codeº garage door opener to
operate from your HomeLink Transmitter, follow
these steps:
1. Program your hand-held transmitter to the
HomeLink Transmitter by following the
procedures outlined in the ªProgrammingº
section of these instructions. (If you already
completed this programming, proceed to the
next instruction.)
2. Train your garage door opener receiver to
recognize your HomeLink Transmitter. (Your
garage door opener receiver will learn to
recognize the HomeLink Transmitter by
following the same procedures used to train the
hand-held transmitter.)
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Remove the cover panel from your garage door
opener receiver. (The receiver should be located
by the garage door opener motor.)
q
Locate the training button on the garage door
opener receiver. The exact location and color of
the button may vary by garage door opener
brand. If you have difficulty locating the training
button, reference your garage door opener
manual, or call1-800-355-3515.
q
Press the training button on the garage door
opener receiver for 1-2 seconds.
q
Return to the HomeLink Transmitter in the
vehicle, and depress the programmed HomeLink
button for the duration of the rapid flash of the
HomeLink's red light, (1-2 seconds). Release the
button, and re-press the button to confirm that
the HomeLink Transmitter has been trained to
the receiver.
q
Your garage door opener should now recognize
your HomeLink Transmitter. You may use either
your HomeLink Transmitter or your original
hand-held transmitter to open your garage door.
If after following these suggestions you still have
difficulties in programming your HomeLink
Transmitter, call toll-free for customer assistance:
1-800-355-3515.
Erasing ChannelsTo erase all three programmed channels, hold down
the two outside buttons until the red light begins to
flash. Then release both buttons. Individual channels
cannot be erased, but can be reprogrammed using
the procedures for programming the HomeLink
Transmitter, (steps 2 through 5).
NOTE:Be sure to retain your original transmitter
for future programming procedures (i.e., new
vehicle purchase).
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96NOTE:When selling your vehicle, be sure to erase
all channels on the HomeLink Transmitter that you
programmed.AccessoriesAccessories for your HomeLink Universal
Transmitter are available from the manufacturer of
the device. If you would like additional information
or would like to purchase other accessories such as
home lighting or security products that can be
operated by the HomeLink Universal Transmitter,
please call toll-free:1-800-355-3515.DoorsChildproof Locks for the Rear DoorsIn addition to power locks, your vehicle has
childproof locks for the rear doors. If you set these
locks, the rear doors cannot be opened from the
inside of the vehicle. The doors can still be opened
from the outside when the lock knobs are raised.The childproof locks for the rear doors
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To set the childproof lock on each rear door, open
the rear door.
Find the lever at the black label with the word
LOCKED in white letters. Move the lever up.
To release the childproof lock, open the rear door
from the outside and move the lever down.Using the Power Door LocksYour vehicle has power door locks. The controls to
lock the doors are on the trim panel of the front
door. When you close the doors after you set the
door locks, the doors remain locked. If the power
mechanism ever fails, the manual door lock will
override the power controls.The power locks on the driver's door
Illuminated Entry System with Theater
LightingThe interior lights will illuminate for approximately
25 seconds when any button on the keyless entry
pad is pressed or the remote entry system UNLOCK
button is pushed.
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To operate, briefly press the driver's window switch
to the down position. The window will then open
automatically. To stop automatic operation, briefly
press the switch again to either the up or down
position. More than a quick press of the switch
provides conventional power window operation.
Closing of the power window is conventional
operation only.
The controls on the passenger's door
Programmable Memory Ð Seat and
Mirrors (If equipped)If your vehicle is equipped with this option, you
can store settings for three seat and mirror
positions. This allows you to get into your vehicle
and simply push the preset button(s) to
automatically have your seat and mirrors in the
proper position.
1. Adjust your seat and outside mirrors to the
desired position.
2. Press the ªSETº button. A small lamp inside
the button will light up. This tells you that you
have five seconds to program your position.
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