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Instruments and controls/Mirrors the device during the “cycling” process to prevent possible overheating. Proceed with “Programming a New HomeLink® button” step 4 to complete. ! Using HomeLink® To operate, simply 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.). For convenience, the hand-held remote of the device may also be used at any time. ! Erasing HomeLink® buttons To erase programming from the three buttons (individual buttons cannot be erased but can be “reprogrammed” as outlined below), follow the step noted: Press and hold the two outer HomeLink® buttons for at least 10 seconds. The LED indicator will change from continuously lit to rapidly flashing. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer than 20 seconds. HomeLink® is now ready to be programmed at any time beginning with “Programming a New HomeLink® button” - step 1. ! Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® button To program a previously trained button, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button. DO NOT release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to slowly flash orange after 20 seconds. The HomeLink® button can be released at this point. Proceed with “Programming a New HomeLink® button” - step 3. 3. If you do not complete the programming of a new device to the button, it will revert to the previously stored programming. 3-79 Range may be reduced by obstacles such as houses or trees. You may have to slow your vehicle speed to successfully receive the garage door opener communication. ! Programming Two-Way Communication ! Garage Door Two-Way Communication HomeLink® has the capability of communicating with your garage door opener. HomeLink® can receive and display “closing” or “opening” status messages from compatible garage door opener systems. At any time, HomeLink® can also recall and display the last recorded status communicated by the garage door opener to indicate your garage door being “closed” or “opened”. Within 5 seconds after programming a new HomeLink® button, both of HomeLink’s garage door status indicators will flash rapidly green indicating that the garage door two-way communication has been enabled. If your garage door status indicators flashed, two-way communication programming is complete. HomeLink® has the capability of receiving this communication from the garage door opener at a range up to 820 feet (250 m). If the garage door status indicators do not flash, additional HomeLink® information and programming videos can be found 1) Status Indicators – CONTINUED –