Get HomeLink? Universal Transmitter Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter

¤ Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Programming the HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter

Operating the HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter

Depending on vehicle equipment, the vehicle may be equipped with a

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 control-

ler 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® Uni-

versal 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, Tele-

communications and Electronic Systems.

DANGER

20 mm button cells and other lithium batteries will cause seri-

ous personal injury and even death within a short time if swal-

lowed.

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 bat-

tery 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 open-

er 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 gar-

age 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 infor-

mation from the manufacturer when using the remote-

controlled garage door opener or electrical drive.

Programming the HomeLink^®Universal Transmitter

Fig. 41 In the driver side sun visor: The remote control and buttons

for the HomeLink Universal Transmitter.

Fig. 42 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

d Please read the product manufacturer's instructions before pro-

gramming the garage door opener or other device.

d Safely park the vehicle within range of the device to be pro-

grammed.

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

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. Position the hand-held transmitter for your remote control de-

vice 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. 41.

3. 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. 42. Do not re-

lease the buttons until the HomeLink indicator light flash-

es slowly and then rapidly. When the indicator light flashes

rapidly, release both buttons. The rapid flashing indicates suc-

cessful 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 re-

leased.

4.

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 on your vehicle to perform the next steps ⇒ꢀ in

Operating the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:

At the garage door opener receiver (overhead unit) in the gar-

age, 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

5.

unit. If you cannot locate the “training” button, refer to the gar-

age door opener’s user manual.

6. Press and release the “training” button.

Once the button is pressed, you have 30 seconds to initi-

ate the next step.

7. 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 devic-

es.

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.

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, immediate-

ly release buttons 1 and 3. This step deletes all old settings.

After programming

Test the garage door opener

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 corre-

sponds 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 trans-

mission 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 requirements and may have

compatible.

May not comply with legal

to be replaced.

Incorrect

programming.

Reprogram the garage door

opener.

DANGER

20 mm button cells and other lithium batteries will cause seri-

ous personal injury and even death within a short time if swal-

lowed.

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 bat-

tery 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 open-

er 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 gar-

age 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 infor-

mation 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 environmental-

ly 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 Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

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