2011 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)■Programming the HomeLink

Point the remote control for the
device 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink
 control but-
tons.
Keep the indicator light on the
HomeLink in view while pro-
gramming.
Press and hold one of the
HomeLink
® buttons and the
transmitter button. When the
HomeLink
® indicator light
changes from a slow to a rapid
flash, you can release both but-
tons.
If the HomeLink® indicator light
comes on but does not flash, or
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” instructions. (P. 365)

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)Test the operation of the
HomeLink
® by pressing the
newly programmed button.
If programming a garage door
opener, check to see if the garage
door opens and closes. If the
garage door does not operate,
see if your garage transmitter is
of the Rolling Code type. Press
and hold the programmed
HomeLink
® button. The garage
door has the rolling code feature
if the indicator light (on the
HomeLink
®) flashes rapidly for 2
seconds and then remains lit. If
your transmitter is the Rolling
Code type, proceed to the head-
ing “Programming a rolling code
system”.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for each of
the remaining HomeLink buttons.

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)■Programming a Rolling Code system (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.
Refer to the operation manual supplied with the garage door opener
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 opener motor should now recog-
nize the HomeLink
 transceiver and operate the garage door.
Repeat the steps above to program another rolling code sys-
tem for any of the remaining HomeLink buttons.

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)■Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming
all devices in the Canadian market
Place your transmitter 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm) away from the
surface of the HomeLink
.
Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink in view while program-
ming.
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 completed.
When the indicator light on the HomeLink
 compatible trans-
ceiver starts to flash rapidly, release the buttons.
Test the operation of the HomeLink
 by pressing the newly
programmed button. Check to see if the gate/device operates
correctly.
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 Toyota dealer for
assistance.
■Reprogramming a button
The individual HomeLink
 buttons cannot be erased but can be
reprogrammed. To reprogram a button, follow the “Basic program-
ming” instructions.

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Operating the HomeLink
Press the appropriate HomeLink button. The HomeLink indicator
light on the HomeLink transceiver should turn on.
The HomeLink 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. Keep pressing the
HomeLink
® button and press and hold the transmitter button until the
HomeLink
® indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid flash.
Release the buttons.
Erasing the entire HomeLink memory (all three programs)
Press and hold down the 2 out-
side buttons for 10 seconds until
the indicator light flashes.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink
 memory.

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■Before programming
●Install a new battery in the transmitter.
●The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the
HomeLink
.
■Certification for the garage door opener
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: NZLZTVHL4
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
■For additional programming assistance with your HomeLink
® Univer-
sal Transceiver
Visit on the web at www.homelink.com
or call 1-800-355-3515.

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CAUTION
■When programming a garage door or other remote control device
The garage door may operate, so ensure people and objects are out of dan-
ger 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 obstruction object. A
door or device without these features increases the risk of death or serious
injury.

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Compass
: If equipped
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in
which the vehicle is heading.
■Operation
Ty p e A
To turn the compass on or off,
press the switch.
Ty p e B
To turn the compass on or off,
press the switch.
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