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Garage door opener^∗

The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage

doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems,

security systems, and other devices.



The garage door opener (HomeLink Universal Transceiver) is manu-



factured 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 light

1

Buttons

2

∗: If equipped

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■ Programming the HomeLink

1

Point the remote control for

the device 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75

mm) from the HomeLink



control buttons.

Keep the indicator light on the

HomeLink^in view while pro-

gramming.

2

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 buttons.

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 Home-

Link^®button” instructions. (→P.

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3

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 rap-

idly for 2 seconds and then

remains lit. If your transmitter is

the Rolling Code type, proceed

to the heading “Programming a

rolling code system”.

4

Repeat the steps above to program another device for each of

the remaining HomeLink buttons.

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■ 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.

1

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.

2

Press the training button.

Following this step, you have 30 seconds in which to initiate step 3

below.

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3

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.

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The ceiling mounted garage door opener motor should now recognize

the HomeLink^transceiver and operate the garage door.

4

Repeat the steps above to program another rolling code system

for any of the remaining HomeLink buttons.

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■ Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming

all devices in the Canadian market

1

Place your transmitter 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm) away from the sur-

face of the HomeLink .



Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink^in view while programming.



2

Press and hold the selected HomeLink button.

3

Repeatedly press and release (cycle) the device’s remote control

button for two seconds each until step 4 is completed.



4

When the indicator light on the HomeLink compatible trans-

ceiver starts to flash rapidly, release the buttons.



5

Test the operation of the HomeLink by pressing the newly pro-

grammed button. Check to see if the gate/device operates cor-

rectly.

6

Repeat the steps above to program another device for each of

the remaining HomeLink buttons.

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■ 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.

5

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to

erase the programs stored in the

HomeLink^memory.

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■Before programming

●Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the Home-

Link^.

■Certification for the garage door opener

 For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

FCC ID: NZLWZLHL4

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^®Universal

Transceiver

Visit on the web at or call 1-800-355-3515.

WARNING

■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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