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Interior features
Garage door opener
The HomeLink® wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate  3 different devices. Refer to the
programming  methods  on  the  following  pages  to  determine  the
method which is approp riate for the device.
HomeLink
® indicator light
Garage  door  operation  indica-
tors
Buttons
■Before programming the HomeLink®
● During  programming,  it  is  possible  that  garage  doors,  gates,  or
other devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that peo-
ple  and  objects  are  clear  of  the  garage  door  or  other  devices  t o
prevent injury or other potential harm.
● It  is  recommended  that  a  new  battery  be  placed  in  the  remote
control transmitter for mo re accurate programming.
● Garage  door  opener  motors  manufactured  after  1995  may  be
equipped with rolling code pro tection. If this is the case, you may
need  a  stepladder  or  other  sturdy,  safe  device  to  reach  the
“learn” or “smart” button on the garage door opener motor.
: If equipped
The  garage  door  opener  can  be  programmed  to  operate  garage
doors,  gates,  entry  doors,  door  locks,  home  lighting  systems,
security systems, and other devices.
HomeLink®
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■HomeLink® programming procedure
The programming procedures can
also  be  found  at  the  following
URL.
Website: 
www.homelink.com/toyota
For support, contact customer support at the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515
■Programming the HomeLink®
Steps   through   must be perfo rmed within 60 seconds, other-
wise  the  indicator  light  will  st op  flashing  and  programming  wil l  not
be able to be completed.
Press  and  release  the  HomeLink
®  button  you  want  to  program
and check that the HomeLink® indicator light flashes orange.
Point  the  remote  control
transmitter  for  the  device  at
the rear view mirror, 1 to 3 in.
(25  to  75  mm)  from  the
HomeLink
® buttons.
Keep  the  HomeLink®  indicator
light in view while programming.
Program a device.
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Interior features
Programming  a  device  other  than   an  entry  gate  (for  U.S.A.
owners)
Press  and  hold  the  handheld  trans mitter  button  until  the  Home-
Link
® indicator light  changes  from slowly  flashing orange  to rap-
idly  flashing  green  (rolling  code)  or  continuously  lit  green  (f ixed
code), then release the button.
Programming  an  entry  gate  (for  U.S.A.  owners)/Programming
a device in the Canadian market
Press and release the remote con trol transmitter button at 2 sec-
ond  intervals,  repeatedly,  until  the  HomeLink
®  indicator  light
changes  from  slowly  flashing  orange  to  rapidly  flashing  green
(rolling code) or continuous ly lit green (fixed code).
Test  the  HomeLink
® operation  by  pressing  the  newly  pro-
grammed button and observi ng the indicator light:
● Indicator light illuminates: Progr amming of a fixed code device
has completed. The garage door  or other device should oper-
ate when a HomeLink
® button is pressed and released.
● Indicator  light  flashes  rapidly:  The  garage  door  opener  motor
or  other  device  is  equipped  with  a  rolling  code.  To  complete
programming, firmly press and hold the HomeLink
® button for
2 seconds then release it.
● If  the  garage  door  or  other  device  does  not  operate,  proceed
to “Programming a rolling code system”.
Repeat the steps above  to program another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink
® buttons.
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■Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button
When  the  following  procedure is  performed,  buttons  which alread y
have devices registered to them can be overwritten:
With one hand, press and  hold the desired HomeLink
® button. 
When  the  HomeLink
®  indicator  starts  flas hing  orange,  release
the  HomeLink®  button  and  perform  “Programming  the    Home-
Link®”    (it  takes  20  seconds  for  the  HomeLink®  indicator  to
start flashing).
Press  the  appropriate  HomeLink
®  button.  The  HomeLink®  indicator
light should turn on.
The  status  of  the  opening  and
closing of a garage door is shown
by the indicators.
Opening
Closing
This function is only available if the
garage  door  opener  motor  used  is
a  compatible  device.  (To  check
device  compatibility,  refer  to
www.HomeLink.com
.)
The  indicators  can  operate  within  approximately  820  ft.  (250  m)  of
the  garage  door.  However,  if  there  are  obstructions  between  the
garage  door  and  the  vehicle,  such  as  houses  and  trees,  feedback
signals from the garage door  may not be received. 
To  recall  the  previous  door  operation  status,  press  and  release
either  HomeLink
®  buttons    and    or    and 
simultaneously. The last recorded  status will be displayed for 3 sec-
onds.
Operating the HomeLink®
Garage door operation indicators
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2
1
1
2
ColorStatus
Orange (flashing)Currently opening/closing
GreenOpening/closing has completed
Red (flashing)Feedback signals cannot be received 
     
        
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■Certification for the garage door opener
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NZLAECHL5
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  har mful  interfer-
ence,  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 re sponsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation  is  subject  to  the  following  two  conditions:  (1)  this  device  may  not
cause  interference,  and  (2)  this device must accept any  interfe rence, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
REMARQUE:
Le  présent  appareil  est  conforme  aux  CNR  d’Industrie  Canada  applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions  suivantes:  (1)  l’appareil  ne  doit  pas  produire  de  brouillage,  et  (2)
l’utilisateur  de  l’appareil  doit  accepter  tout  brouillage  radioélectrique  subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
■ About HomeLink
®
HomeLink  and  the  HomeLink  house  icon  are  registered  trademarks  of  Gen-
tex Corporation.
WARNING
■ When programming a garage door  or other remote control device
The  garage  door  or  other  device  may  operate,  so  ensure  people  a nd
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 dea th or serious
injury.
■ When operating or programming HomeLink
®
Never allow a child to operate or play with the HomeLink® buttons. 
     
        
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Maintenance and care
Wireless remote control/electronic key 
batter y
1
●Flathead screwdriver
● Small flathead screwdriver
● Lithium  battery  CR2016  (vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system),  o r
CR2032 (vehicles with a smart key system)
Vehicles without a smart key system
Remove the cover.
To  prevent  damage  to  the  key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
To  prevent  the  buttons  from  being
disassembled,  face  the  button  sur-
face downward.
Remove the module.
1: If equipped
Replace the battery with a n ew one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
1
2