2013-2016 Mazda Cx-5 SUV Switches and Controls User Manual
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Switches and Controls for Your Mazda Cx-5 SUV First Generation (2013-2016)

When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Lighting Control  
qHeadlights  
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Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard  
illumination on or off.  
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For vehicles with the type A instrument cluster, check the vehicle condition or have the  
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer according to the indication.  
A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.  
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-20.  
NOTE  
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If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off (if equipped) approximately 30  
seconds after switching the ignition off.  
The time setting can be changed.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-10.  
To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety  
requires them.  
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Without auto-light control  
Switch Position  
Ignition Position  
ACC or  
OFF  
ACC or  
OFF  
ACC or  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
Headlights  
Off  
On*1  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On*1  
Off  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
Daytime running lights  
Off  
Taillights  
Parking lights  
License lights  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
On  
Off/On*2  
Side-marker lights  
Dashboard illumination  
*1 It turns on while driving the vehicle.  
*2 While the lights are turned on, they will remain on even if the ignition is switched to a position other than ON.  
If the driver's door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
With auto-light control  
Switch Position  
Ignition Position  
ACC or  
OFF  
ACC or  
OFF  
ACC or  
OFF  
ACC or  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
Headlights  
Off  
On*2  
Off  
Off  
Auto*1  
Auto*1  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On*2  
Off  
Off  
On  
Off  
Off  
Daytime running lights  
Off  
Taillights  
Parking lights  
License lights  
Off  
Off  
Auto*1 Off/On*3  
On  
On  
On  
Off/On*3  
Side-marker lights  
Dashboard illumination  
*1 The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected  
by the sensor.  
*2 It turns on while driving the vehicle.  
*3 While the lights are turned on, they will remain on even if the ignition is switched to a position other than ON.  
If the driver's door is opened or 30 s have elapsed with the lights turned on, the lights turn off.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Auto-light control  
When the headlight switch is in the  
position and the ignition is switched ON, the  
light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the  
headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off (see chart above).  
CAUTION  
Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield.  
Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.  
Ø The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep  
hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the  
position and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers  
and wiper blades damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are  
going to clean the windshield, be sure the wipers are turned off completely ― this  
is particularly important when clearing ice and snow ― when it is particularly  
tempting to leave the engine running.  
NOTE  
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The headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination may not turn off immediately  
even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor determines that it is  
nighttime if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several minutes such as inside long  
tunnels, traffic jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots.  
In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the  
position.  
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The dashboard illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the instrument cluster. Also,  
the day/night mode can be changed by rotating the knob until a beep sound is heard. To adjust the  
brightness of the dashboard illumination:  
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 4-14.  
The sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-10.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
qHeadlight High-Low Beam  
qComing Home Light System  
Press the lever forward to turn on the high  
beams.  
Pull the lever back to its original position  
for the low beams.  
The headlight high-beam indicator light in  
the instrument cluster illuminates while  
the high beams are turned on.  
The coming home light system turns on  
the headlights (low beams) when the lever  
is operated.  
To turn on the system  
When the lever is pulled with the ignition  
switched to ACC or OFF, the low beam  
headlights turn on.  
The headlights turn off after a certain  
period of time has elapsed after the doors  
are closed.  
High beam  
Low beam  
qFlashing the Headlights  
Can be used when the ignition is switched  
ON.  
NOTE  
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully  
towards you (the headlight switch does  
not need to be on). The headlight high-  
beam indicator light in the instrument  
cluster illuminates simultaneously. The  
lever will return to the normal position  
when released.  
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The time until the headlights turn off after  
all of the doors are closed can be changed.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
9-10.  
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If no operations are done for 3 minutes  
after the lever is pulled, the headlights turn  
off.  
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The headlights turn off if the lever is pulled  
again while the headlights are illuminated.  
OFF  
Headlight  
flashing  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
qLeaving Home Light System  
qHeadlight Levelingí  
The leaving home light system turns on  
the lights when the key unlock button is  
pressed while away from the vehicle.  
The number of passengers and weight of  
cargo in the luggage compartment change  
the angle of the headlights.  
To turn on the system  
The angle of the headlights will be  
automatically adjusted when turning on  
the headlights.  
When the ignition switch and the  
headlight switch are as indicated below,  
the lights will illuminate when the  
transmitter unlock button is pressed and  
the vehicle receives the transmitter signal.  
The lights turn off after a certain period of  
time has elapsed (30 seconds).  
A system malfunction or operation  
conditions are indicated by a warning.  
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page  
4-20.  
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Ignition switch: off  
Headlight switch:  
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or  
qDaytime Running Lights  
The following lights turn on when the  
leaving home light system is operated.  
Low beams, Parking lights, Taillights,  
License lights  
Some countries require moving vehicles  
to have their lights on (daytime running  
lights) during the daytime.  
The daytime running lights turn on  
automatically when the vehicle starts  
moving.  
They turn off when the parking brake is  
operated or the shift lever is shifted to the  
P position (automatic transaxle vehicle).  
Unlock button  
Lock button  
NOTE  
(Except Canada)  
The daytime running lights can be deactivated.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
9-10.  
NOTE  
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Operation of the leaving home light system  
can be turned on or off.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
9-10.  
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When the transmitter lock button is pressed  
and the vehicle receives the transmitter  
signal, the lights turn off.  
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When the headlight switch is in a position  
other than  
or  
, the lights turn off.  
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íSome models.  
When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Fog Lightsí  
Turn and Lane-Change  
Signals  
Can be used when the ignition is switched  
ON.  
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.  
The fog lights will improve visibility at  
night and during foggy conditions.  
NOTE  
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If an indicator light flashes abnormally, one  
of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out.  
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A personalized function is available to  
change the turn indicator sound volume.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
9-10.  
To turn the fog lights on, rotate the fog  
light switch to the  
position.  
The headlight switch must be in the  
position before turning on the fog lights.  
qTurn Signals  
Move the signal lever down (for a left  
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop  
position. The signal will self-cancel after  
the turn is completed.  
If the indicator light continues to flash  
after a turn, manually return the lever to  
its original position.  
Fog light switch  
Right turn  
Right lane change  
OFF  
To turn the fog lights off, rotate the fog  
light switch to the  
position or turn  
or  
the headlight switch to the  
position.  
NOTE  
Left lane change  
Left turn  
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The fog lights will turn off when the  
headlights are set at high beams.  
(With auto-light control)  
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If the fog light switch is in the  
position  
Green indicators on the dashboard show  
which signal is working.  
and the headlight switch is in the  
position, the fog lights will turn on when  
the headlights, the exterior lights and  
dashboard illumination turn on.  
qLane-Change Signals  
Move the lever halfway toward the  
direction of the change ―until the  
indicator flashes― and hold it there. It  
will return to the off position when  
released.  
íSome models.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
qThree-Flash Turn Signal  
Windshield Wipers and  
Washer  
After releasing the turn signal lever, the  
turn signal indicator flashes three times.  
The operation can be cancelled by moving  
the lever in the direction opposite to  
which it was operated.  
The ignition must be switched ON.  
WARNING  
Use only windshield washer fluid or  
plain water in the reservoir:  
NOTE  
The three-flash turn signal function can be  
switched to operable/inoperable using the  
personalization function.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
9-10.  
Using radiator antifreeze as washer  
fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the  
windshield, it will dirty the  
windshield, affect your visibility, and  
could result in an accident.  
Only use windshield washer fluid  
mixed with anti-freeze protection in  
freezing weather conditions:  
Using windshield washer fluid  
without anti-freeze protection in  
freezing weather conditions is  
dangerous as it could freeze on the  
windshield and block your vision  
which could cause an accident.  
In addition, make sure the  
windshield is sufficiently warmed  
using the defroster before spraying  
the washer fluid.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
NOTE  
Variable-speed intermittent wipers  
Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper  
blades, the wiper motor is protected from  
motor breakdown, overheating and possible  
fire by a circuit breaker. This mechanism will  
automatically stop operation of the blades, but  
only for about 5 minutes.  
Set the lever to the intermittent position  
and choose the interval timing by rotating  
the ring.  
Slow  
If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and  
park off the right-of-way, and remove the snow  
and ice.  
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and the  
blades should operate normally. If they do not  
resume functioning, consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Drive to  
the side of the road and park off the right-of-  
way. Wait until the weather clears before trying  
to drive with the wipers inoperative.  
INT ring  
Fast  
With auto-wiper control  
qWindshield Wipers  
Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever  
up or down.  
With intermittent wiper  
Switch  
Wiper operation  
Position  
MIST Operation while pulling up lever  
AUTO Auto control  
LO Low speed  
Switch  
Wiper operation  
Position  
HI  
High speed  
MIST Operation while pulling up lever  
INT Intermittent  
LO Low speed  
HI  
High speed  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Auto-wiper control  
CAUTION  
When the wiper lever is in the  
position, the rain sensor senses the  
amount of rainfall on the windshield and  
turns the wipers on or off automatically  
(off―intermittent―low speed―high  
speed).  
Ø Do not shade the rain sensor by  
adhering a sticker or a label on  
the windshield. Otherwise the rain  
sensor will not operate correctly.  
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be  
adjusted by turning the switch on the  
wiper lever.  
From the center position (normal), rotate  
the switch downward for higher  
sensitivity (faster response) or rotate it  
upward for less sensitivity (slower  
response).  
Less sensitivity  
Switch  
Center  
position  
Higher sensitivity  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Ø When the wiper lever is in the  
AUTO position and the ignition is  
switched ON, the wipers may  
move automatically in the  
following cases:  
NOTE  
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Switching the auto-wiper lever from the  
to the position while driving  
activates the windshield wipers once, after  
which they operate according to the rainfall  
amount.  
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If the windshield above the rain  
sensor is touched or wiped with  
a cloth.  
If the windshield is struck with  
a hand or other object from  
either outside or inside the  
vehicle.  
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The auto-wiper control may not operate  
when the rain sensor temperature is about  
10 °C (14 °F) or lower, or about 85 °C  
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(185 °F) or higher.  
If the windshield is coated with water  
repellent, the rain sensor may not be able to  
sense the amount of rainfall correctly and  
auto-wiper control may not operate  
properly.  
Keep hands and scrapers clear of  
the windshield when the wiper  
lever is in the AUTO position and  
the ignition is switched ON as  
fingers could be pinched or the  
wipers and wiper blades damaged  
when the wipers activate  
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If dirt or foreign matter (Such as ice or  
matter containing salt water) adheres to the  
windshield above the rain sensor or if the  
windshield is iced, it could cause the wipers  
to move automatically. However, if the  
wipers cannot remove this ice, dirt or  
foreign matter, the auto-wiper control will  
stop operation. In this case, set the wiper  
lever to the low speed position or high  
speed position for manual operation, or  
remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by  
hand to restore the auto-wiper operation.  
If the auto-wiper lever is left in the  
position, the wipers could operate  
automatically from the effect of strong light  
sources, electromagnetic waves, or infrared  
light because the rain sensor uses an  
optical sensor. It is recommended that the  
auto-wiper lever be switched to the  
position other than when driving the vehicle  
under rainy conditions.  
automatically.  
If you are going to clean the  
windshield, be sure the wipers are  
turned off completely―this is  
particularly important when  
clearing ice and snow―when it is  
most likely that the engine is left  
running.  
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The auto-wiper control functions can be  
turned off.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
9-10.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
qWindshield Washer  
Rear Window Wiper and  
Washer  
Pull the wiper lever toward you and hold  
it to spray washer fluid.  
The ignition must be switched ON.  
qRear Window Wiper  
OFF  
Washer  
NOTE  
If the windshield washer is turned on when the  
windshield wipers are not operating, the  
windshield wipers operate a few times.  
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear  
wiper/washer switch.  
If the washer does not work, inspect the  
fluid level (page 6-33). If it's normal,  
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
Switch  
Wiper operation  
Position  
INT Intermittent  
ON Normal  
qRear Window Washer  
To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/  
washer switch to the  
position. After  
the switch is released, the washer will  
stop.  
If the washer does not work, inspect the  
fluid level (page 6-33). If it's normal and  
the washer still does not work, consult an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Manual Type Climate Control  
Rear Window Defogger  
Indicator light  
The rear window defogger clears fog from  
the rear window.  
The ignition must be switched ON.  
Press the switch to turn on the rear  
window defogger. The rear window  
defogger operates for about 15 minutes  
and turns off automatically.  
The indicator light illuminates during  
operation.  
CAUTION  
To turn off the rear window defogger  
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press  
the switch again.  
Do not use sharp instruments or  
window cleaners with abrasives to  
clean the inside of the rear window  
surface. They may damage the  
defogger grid inside the window.  
Fully Automatic Type Climate Control  
Indicator light  
NOTE  
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This defogger is not designed for melting  
snow. If there is an accumulation of snow  
on the rear window, remove it before using  
the defogger.  
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The rear window defogger setting can be  
changed. After changing the setting, the  
rear window defogger stops automatically  
after 15 minutes have elapsed and when the  
ambient temperature is high. When the  
ambient temperature is low, it continues to  
operate until the switch is pressed again.  
Refer to Personalization Features on page  
9-10.  
qMirror Defoggerí  
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch  
the ignition ON and press the rear window  
defogger switch (page 4-69).  
íSome models.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
Horn  
Hazard Warning Flasher  
To sound the horn, press the  
the steering wheel.  
mark on  
The hazard warning lights should always  
be used when you stop on or near a  
roadway in an emergency.  
The hazard warning lights warn other  
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard  
and that they must take extreme caution  
when near it.  
Depress the hazard warning flasher switch  
and all the turn signals will flash. The  
hazard warning indicator lights in the  
instrument cluster flash simultaneously.  
NOTE  
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The turn signals do not work when the  
hazard warning lights are on.  
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Check local regulations about the use of  
hazard warning lights while the vehicle is  
being towed to verify that it is not in  
violation of the law.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
HomeLink Wireless  
Control Systemí  
WARNING  
Do not use the HomeLink system with  
any garage door opener that lacks the  
safety stop and reverse feature:  
Using the HomeLink system with any  
garage door opener that lacks the  
safety stop and reverse feature as  
required by federal safety standards  
is dangerous. (This includes garage  
doors manufactured before April 1,  
1982.)  
NOTE  
HomeLink and HomeLink house icon are  
registered trademarks of Gentex Corporation.  
The HomeLink system replaces up to 3  
hand-held transmitters with a single built-  
in component in the auto-dimming mirror.  
Pressing the HomeLink button on the  
auto-dimming mirror activates garage  
doors, gates and other devices  
Using these garage door openers can  
increase the risk of serious injury or  
death. For further information,  
contact HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515  
or www.homelink.com or your  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
surrounding your home.  
Indicator light  
Always check the areas surrounding  
garage doors and gates for people or  
obstructions before programming or  
during operation of the HomeLink  
system:  
Programming or operating the  
HomeLink system without verifying  
the safety of areas surrounding  
garage doors and gates is dangerous  
and could result in an unexpected  
accident and serious injury if  
someone were to be hit.  
HomeLink button  
NOTE  
The programming will not be erased even if  
the battery is disconnected.  
qPre-programming the HomeLink  
System  
NOTE  
It is recommended that a new battery be  
placed in the hand-held transmitter of the  
device being programmed to HomeLink for  
quicker training and accurate transmission of  
the radio-frequency signal.  
íSome models.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
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Verify that there is a remote control  
NOTE  
transmitter available for the device you  
would like to program.  
Disconnect the power to the device.  
If the HomeLink indicator light does not  
change to a rapidly blinking light, contact  
HomeLink at www.homelink.com or call 1-  
800-355-3515 for assistance.  
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Programming the HomeLink System  
4. Firmly press and hold the programmed  
HomeLink button for five seconds, and  
then release it. Perform this operation  
two times to activate the door. If the  
door does not activate, press and hold  
the just-trained HomeLink button and  
observe the indicator light.  
CAUTION  
When programming a garage door  
opener or a gate, disconnect the  
power to these devices before  
performing programming, as  
continuous operation of the devices  
could damage the motor.  
If the indicator light stays on constantly,  
programming is complete and your  
device should activate when the  
The HomeLink system provides 3 buttons  
which can be individually selected and  
programmed using the transmitters for  
current, on-market devices as follows:  
HomeLink button is pressed and released.  
NOTE  
To program the remaining two HomeLink  
buttons, begin with “Programming” ― step 1.  
1. Position the end of your hand-held  
transmitter 2.5―7.5 cm (1―3 inches)  
away from the HomeLink button you  
wish to program while keeping the  
indicator light in view.  
If the indicator light blinks rapidly for  
two seconds and then turns to a  
constant light, continue with  
“Programming” steps 5―7 to complete  
the programming of a rolling code  
equipped device (most commonly a  
garage door opener).  
2. Simultaneously press and hold both the  
chosen HomeLink and hand-held  
transmitter buttons. Do not release the  
buttons until step 3 has been  
completed.  
5. At the garage door opener receiver  
(motor-head unit) in the garage, locate  
the “learn” or “smart” button. This can  
usually be found where the hanging  
antenna wire is attached to the motor-  
head unit.  
NOTE  
Some gate operators and garage door openers  
may require you to replace this Programming  
Step 2 with procedures noted in the “Gate  
Operator/Canadian Programming” section.  
6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or  
“smart” button. (The name and color of  
the button may vary by manufacturer.)  
3. After the HomeLink indicator light  
changes from a slow to a rapidly  
blinking light, release both the  
HomeLink and hand-held transmitter  
buttons.  
NOTE  
Complete the programming within 30 seconds.  
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When Driving  
Switches and Controls  
7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press,  
hold for two seconds and release the  
programmed HomeLink button. Repeat  
the “press/hold/release” sequence a  
second time, and, depending on the  
brand of the garage door opener (or  
other rolling code equipped device),  
repeat this sequence a third time to  
complete the programming process.  
Continue to press and hold the HomeLink  
button while you press and release ―  
every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-  
held transmitter until the frequency signal  
has successfully been accepted by  
HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash  
slowly and then rapidly.)  
Proceed with “Programming” step 3 to  
complete.  
HomeLink should now activate your  
rolling code equipped device.  
qOperating the HomeLink System  
Press the programmed HomeLink button  
to operate a programmed device. The  
code will continue being transmitted for a  
maximum of 20 seconds.  
NOTE  
To program the remaining two HomeLink  
buttons, begin with “Programming” ― step 1.  
For questions or comments, please contact  
HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-  
800-355-3515.  
qReprogramming the HomeLink  
system  
To program a device to HomeLink using a  
HomeLink button previously trained,  
follow these steps:  
qGate operator/Canadian  
Programming  
Canadian radio-frequency laws require  
transmitter signals 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.  
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink  
button. DO NOT release the button.  
2. The indicator light will begin to flash  
after 20 seconds. Without releasing the  
HomeLink button, proceed with  
“Programming” - step 1.  
qErasing Programmed HomeLink  
Buttons  
If you live in Canada or you are having  
difficulties programming a gate operator  
by using the “Programming” procedures  
(regardless of where you live), replace  
“Programming HomeLink” step 2 with  
the following:  
To erase the existing programming from  
all three operating channels, press and  
hold the two outside buttons (  
on the auto-dimming mirror until the  
HomeLink indicator light begins to flash  
after approximately 10 seconds.  
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NOTE  
Verify that the programming has been  
erased when you resell the vehicle.  
If programming a garage door opener or gate  
operator, it is advised to unplug the device  
during the “cycling” process to prevent  
possible overheating.  
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Related Topics

Lighting Control Fog Lights Turn and Lane-Change Signals Windshield Wipers and Washer Rear Window Wiper and Washer Rear Window Defogger Horn Hazard Warning Flasher HomeLink Wireless Control System

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