Garage door opener if equipped
HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s battery. The HomeLink buttons are located in the overhead console designating the different HomeLink channels.
NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
HomeLink Buttons
WARNING!
Your motorized door or gate will open and close
while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by federal safety standards. This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for safety infor- mation or assistance.
Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan- gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death.
Programming HomeLink
Before You Begin
If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, erase all channels before you begin training. To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds. The EVIC will display “CLEARING CHAN- NELS”. Release the buttons when the EVIC message states “CHANNELS CLEARED”. It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the handheld transmitter of the device being copied to HomeLink for more efficient training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. It is also advised to park outside the garage while training. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the EVIC display in view. For optimal training, point the battery end of the hand- held transmitter away from the HomeLink
3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink button and the handheld transmitter button until the EVIC display changes from “CHANNEL # TRAINING” to “CHANNEL # TRAINED”. Then release both the HomeLink and handheld trans- mitter buttons. If the EVIC display states “DID NOT TRAIN” repeat Step 3. If the signal is too weak, replace the battery in the handheld transmitter. It may take up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases. The garage door may open and close while you train.
NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming” section. 4. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink button. If the channel has been trained, the EVIC display will now state “CHANNEL # TRANSMIT”. If the EVIC display still states “CHANNEL # TRAIN- ING” repeat Step 3.
NOTE: After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage door does not operate with HomeLink and the garage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the garage door opener may have rolling code. If so, proceed to Step 5.
5. Programming A Rolling Code System
At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “Learn” or “Training” button.
This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door).
6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.
NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the LEARN button has been pressed. 7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink button twice (holding the button for two seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete. If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete the training. If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance. To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT erase the channels.
1 Garage Door Opener 2 Training Button
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to “time-out” in the same manner. It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door or gate motor. If you are having difficulties programming a garage door opener or a gate operator, replace “Programming HomeLink” Step 3 with the following: 3.
Continue to press and hold the HomeLink
button, while you press and release (“cycle”), your handheld transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink
has
successfully accepted the frequency signal. The EVIC display will change from “CHANNEL # TRAINING” to “CHANNEL # TRAINED.” If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in at this time. Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming HomeLink ” earlier in this section.
Using HomeLink To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,). The handheld transmitter of the device may also be used at any time.
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button
To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button for 20 seconds until the EVIC display states “CHANNEL # TRAINING.”
Do not release the button.
3.
Without releasing the button, proceed with Program- ming HomeLink Step 2 and follow all remaining steps.
Security
It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in your vehicle. To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds until the EVIC message states “CHANNELS CLEARED.” Note that all channels will be erased. Indi- vidual channels cannot be erased.
The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is active.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here are some of the most common solutions: • Replace the battery in the original transmitter. • Press the LEARN button on the garage door opener to
complete the training for rolling code. • Did you unplug the device for training, and remember
to plug it back in? If you are having any problems or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
General Information
This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the device. The term “IC:” before the certification/registration num- ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifi- cations were met.
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