2009 Lexus IS250 homelink

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Garage door opener
The garage door opener (HomeLink Universal Transceiver) is manufactured
under license from HomeLink.
Programming the HomeLink (for U.S.A. owners)
The HomeLink
 compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.
Indicator
Buttons
■ Programming the HomeLink

Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device 1 to 3 in. (25 to
75 mm) from the HomeLink
 but-
tons.
Keep the HomeLink indicator
light in view while programming.
The garage door opener can be pr ogrammed to operate garage doors,
gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems, and security systems,
and other devices.
STEP1

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08_IS350/250_U_(L/O_0808)Press and hold one of the
HomeLink

buttons and the trans-
mitter button. When the
HomeLink

indicator light
changes from a slow to a rapid
flash, you can release both buttons.
If the HomeLink
indicator light
comes on but does not flash,
flashes rapidly for 2 seconds
and remains lit, the HomeLink


button is already programmed.
Use the other buttons or follow
the “Reprogramming a
HomeLink

button” instruc-
tions. (

P. 2 8 4 )
Test the HomeLink
operation by
pressing the newly programmed
button.
If a HomeLink
button has been
programmed for a garage door,
check to see if the garage door
opens and closes. If the garage
door does not operate, see if your
remote control transmitter is of the
rolling code type. Press and hold
the programmed HomeLink

but-
ton. The remote control transmitter
is of the rolling code type if the
HomeLink

indicator light flashes
rapidly for 2 seconds and then
remains lit. If your transmitter is of
the rolling code type, proceed to
the heading “Programming a roll-
ing code system”.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for each of
the remaining HomeLink
buttons.
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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Programming a Rolling Code sy stem (for U.S.A. owners)
If your device is Rolling Code equipped, follow the steps under the
heading “Programming the HomeLink

” before proceeding with the
steps listed below.
Locate the training button on the ceiling mounted garage door
opener motor. The exact location and color of the button may
vary by brand of garage door opener motor.
Refer to the operation manual supplied with the garage door opener
motor for the location of the training button.
Press the training button.
Following this step, you have 30 seconds in which to initiate step 3
below.
Press and hold the vehicle's programmed HomeLink
button for
2 seconds and release it. Repeat this step once again. The garage
door may open.
If the garage door opens, the programming process is complete. If the
door does not open, press and release the button a third time. This third
press and release will complete the programming process by opening
the garage door.
The ceiling mounted garage door op ener motor should now recognize
the HomeLink

signal and operate the garage door.
Repeat the steps above to program another rolling code system
for any of the remaining HomeLink
buttons.
■ Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming all
devices in the Canadian market
Place your transmit ter 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm) away from the sur-
face of the HomeLink

.
Keep the HomeLink
indicator light in view while programming.
Press and hold the selected HomeLink
button.
Repeatedly press and release (cycle) the device’s remote control
button for two seconds each until step 4 is complete.
When the indicator light on the HomeLink

compatible trans-
ceiver start to flashing rapidly, release the buttons.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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08_IS350/250_U_(L/O_0808)Test the operation of the HomeLink

by pressing the newly pro-
grammed button. Check to see if the gate/device operates cor-
rectly.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for each of
the remaining HomeLink

buttons.
■ Programming other devices
To program other devices such as home security systems, home door
locks or lighting, contact your authorized Lexus dealer for assistance.
■ Reprogramming a button
The individual HomeLink

buttons cannot be erased but can be
reprogrammed. To reprogram a button, follow the “Reprogramming a
HomeLink

button” instructions.
Operating the HomeLink

Press the appropriate HomeLink
button. The HomeLink
indicator
light should come on.
The HomeLink
compatible transceiver in your vehicle continues to send a
signal for up to 20 seconds as long as the button is pressed.
Reprogramming a HomeLink
button
Press and hold the desired HomeLink

button. After 20 seconds, the
HomeLink
indicator light will start flashing slowly. Next, while still press-
ing and holding the HomeLink
button, press and hold the button on the
transmitter until the HomeLink
indicator light changes from a slow to a
rapid flash.
STEP5
STEP6

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Erasing the entire HomeLink memory (all three programs)Press and hold the 2 outside but-
tons for 10 seconds until the indi-
cator light flashes.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink
 memory.
■Before programming
●Install a new battery in the remote control transmitter.
●The battery side of the remote control transmitter must be pointed away from
the HomeLink button.
■Certification for the garage door opener
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of the IC
Rules.
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.
WARNING: This transmitter has been tested and complies with FCC and IC rules.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the device.

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CAUTION
■When programming a garage door or other remote control device
The garage door on other devices may operate, so ensure people and objects are
out of danger to prevent potential harm.
■Conforming to federal safety standards
Do not use the HomeLink

Compatible Transceiver with any garage door opener
or device that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by federal safety
standards.
This includes any garage door that cannot detect an interfering object. A door or
device without these features increases the risk of death or serious injury.