Get HomeLink? Universal Transmitter Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter

ꢀIntroduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Programming the HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter

Operating the HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter

The HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter in your vehicle can be used to open/close an automatic garage

door or gate, activate a house alarm, or control a lighting system or other devices. Such devices

usually come with a hand-held remote control that sends a signal to a controller to operate the device.

These instructions will help you program the HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter in your vehicle so that

you will not have to use the hand-held remote control that was supplied with the garage door opener

or other device, inside your vehicle.

Fixed code or rolling code

The garage door opener or other device may work with either a fixed or rolling code. For garage door

openers or other devices with rolling codes, the HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter must be

synchronized after programming the device, Programming the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter.

Compatibility

Volkswagen recommends that you consult an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility about compatible devices before you buy a garage door opener or other

device that you want to control with the HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter.

The HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter can be programmed to the radio frequency codes of most

current hand-held remote controls.

Safety switches are mandatory for garage door openers.

A Declaration of Compliance with the United States FCC and Industry Canada regulations is found on,

Declaration of Compliance, Telecommunications and Electronic Systems.

DANGER

20 mm button cells and other lithium batteries will cause serious personal injury and even

death within a short time if swallowed.

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Always keep hand-held remote control devices with batteries, spare batteries, as well as

dead button cell and larger 20 mm batteries out of the reach of children.

Get medical attention immediately if you suspect that a battery has been swallowed.

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WARNING

Improper use of the HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter can cause serious or even fatal

personal injury.

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Garage doors operate with enough force to cause serious personal injury.

Never let anyone get in the way of a garage door when it is opening or closing.

When programming the HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter, you may be operating a garage

door or estate gate. Always make sure that people and objects are out of the way to help

prevent serious personal injury or property damage.

ꢀ When operating the “training” button on a garage door opener with a rolling code, you will

need to stand on a ladder or step-stool. Always take extra precautions to prevent falls and

serious injury.

Never use the HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter with any garage door opener that does

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not have the safety stop-and-reverse feature, as required by federal safety standards. This

includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.

ꢀ

A garage door opener that cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse,

does not meet current federal safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these

features increases the risk of serious injury or death.

ꢀ Follow the installation manual and the included safety information from the manufacturer

when using the remote-controlled garage door opener or electrical drive.

Applicable only in the United States and Canada

Programming the HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter

Fig. 52 In the driver side sun visor: The remote control and buttons for the HomeLink Universal Transmitter.

Fig. 53 To program: Simultaneously press the buttons for the HomeLink Universal Transmitter and the remote

control.

ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Getting ready to program

Please read the product manufacturer's instructions before programming the garage door opener

or other device.

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Safely park the vehicle within range of the device to be programmed.

Switch the ignition on, but do not start the engine.

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The buttons 1, 2, and 3 on the keypad in the sun visor can operate up to 3 separate devices (for

example, a gate and garage door, house alarm or lighting system).

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:

1.

For first time programming only: Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons 1 and

3 at the same time for about 20 seconds, releasing only when the HomeLink indicator light

above button 2 begins to flash.

This step deletes any old settings. Do not perform this step when programming the

additional HomeLink buttons.

2.

3.

Position the hand-held transmitter for your remote control device 1-3 inches (25-75 mm)

away from the HomeLink keypad on the driver side sun visor, keeping the HomeLink

indicator light in view, as shown ⇒ꢀfig. 52.

Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink button you want to

program (1, 2, or 3) and the hand-held transmitter button, as shown ⇒ꢀfig. 53. Do not

release the buttons until the HomeLink indicator light flashes slowly and then

rapidly. When the indicator light flashes rapidly, release both buttons. The rapid flashing

indicates successful programming.

Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button and watch the indicator light.

If the indicator light comes on and does not flash, programming is complete and your

garage door opener or other device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed

and released.

If the indicator light blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then stays on, proceed with the

following programming instructions for a rolling code device. A second person may make

the following steps quicker and easier. Please use a ladder or other device. Do not stand

4.

on your vehicle to perform the next steps ⇒ꢀ

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:

At the garage door opener receiver (overhead unit) in the garage, locate the “learn” or

“training” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. This button

is usually located near the hanging antenna wire attachment point on the unit. If you cannot

locate the “training” button, refer to the garage door opener’s user manual.

5.

6.

7.

Press and release the “training” button.

Once the button is pressed, you have 30 seconds to initiate the next step.

Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed HomeLink button for 2

seconds and release.

Repeat the “press/hold/release” sequence up to 3 times to complete the programming

process for that button.

8.

Repeat the steps to program the other buttons for the HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter on the sun

visor keypad to control other devices.

Deleting programming for all buttons

Be sure to delete programming on all buttons on the sun visor keypad before selling the vehicle or

turning it over to people you do not know.

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Complete the programming preparation steps described above.

Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 at the same time, for about 20 seconds.

When the indicator light above button 2 begins to flash, immediately release buttons 1 and 3.

This step deletes all old settings.

After programming

Test the garage door opener, Operating the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter.

Applicable only in the United States and Canada

Operating the HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter

ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

ꢀ

The vehicle must be in operating range of the garage or outer gate drives.

With ignition turned on or engine running, press the appropriate button on the sun visor ⇒ꢀ

.

The range of the HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter roughly corresponds to the range of the original

remote control of the device or the electrical drive. If the garage door or the electrical drive does not

work, this could be for one of the following reasons:

Malfunction

Possible cause

Possible remedy

Distance or transmission

angle too great.

Try different distances and angles to the

receiver.

Garage door or electrical

drive does not work.

Garage door or electrical

drive not compatible.

May not comply with legal requirements

and may have to be replaced.

Incorrect programming.

Reprogram the garage door opener.

DANGER

20 mm button cells and other lithium batteries will cause serious personal injury and even

death within a short time if swallowed.

ꢀ Always keep hand-held remote control devices with batteries, spare batteries, as well as

dead button cell and larger 20 mm batteries out of the reach of children.

ꢀ

Get medical attention immediately if you suspect that a battery has been swallowed.

WARNING

Improper use of the HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter can cause serious or even fatal

personal injury.

ꢀ

Garage doors operate with enough force to cause serious personal injury.

Never let anyone get in the way of a garage door when it is opening or closing.

When programming the HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter, you may be operating a garage

door or estate gate. Always make sure that people and objects are out of the way to help

prevent serious personal injury or property damage.

ꢀ When operating the “training” button on a garage door opener with a rolling code, you will

need to stand on a ladder or step-stool. Always take extra precautions to prevent falls and

serious injury.

Never use the HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter with any garage door opener that does

ꢀ

not have the safety stop-and-reverse feature, as required by federal safety standards. This

includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.

ꢀ

A garage door opener that cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse,

does not meet current federal safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these

features increases the risk of serious injury or death.

ꢀ Follow the installation manual and the included safety information from the manufacturer

when using the remote-controlled garage door opener or electrical drive.

NOTICE

The wrong batteries can damage the hand-held remote control. Replace a dead battery with

one that has the same voltage, size, and specifications.

Please dispose of old batteries properly and in an environmentally responsible manner. Always

keep them out of the reach of children.

Certain batteries used in hand-held remote controls are classified as Perchlorate Material.

Special handling may apply – see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey all legal

requirements regarding proper disposal. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen

Service Facilities are familiar with the requirements, and we recommend that you have them perform

this service for you.

HomeLink? Universal Transmitter for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

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