Subaru Outback Manuals 2018 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 231

Instruments and controls/Mirrors WARNING When programming the HomeLink ® Wireless Control Sys- tem, you may be operating a garage door opener or other device. Make sure that people and objects are out of the way of the garage door or other device to prevent potential harm or da- mage. . Do not use the HomeLink ® Wire- less Control System with a gar- age door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by applicable safety standards. A garage door opener which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet these safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these fea- tures increases risk of serious injury or death. For more infor- mation, consult the HomeLink ® website at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515. . CAUTION 3-75 NOTE When programming the HomeLink ® Wireless Control System to operate a garage door opener or an entrance gate, unplug the device’s motor from the outlet during programming to prevent motor burnout. If any of the HomeLink ® buttons are already programmed for other devices, skip step 2 because it clears the memory of all three buttons. NOTE . After programming your HomeLink ® Wireless Control System for the de- sired devices, retain the hand-held transmitters for further programming or device testing in the event of a problem. . It is recommended that you insert a new battery in the hand-held transmit- ter of a device to ensure correct programming. ! Garage door opener program- ming in the U.S.A. S03AP070401 NOTE When programming the HomeLink ® Wireless Control System for a garage door opener, it is suggested that you park the vehicle outside the garage. 1. Unplug the motor of the garage door opener from the outlet. 1) 2) 3) HomeLink ® button 1 HomeLink ® button 2 HomeLink ® button 3 2. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink ® buttons (button 1 and button 3) until the indicator light begins to flash (after approximately 20 seconds). Then release both buttons. 3. Hold the end of the garage door open- er’s hand-held transmitter between 1 and 3 inches (25 and 76 mm) away from the HomeLink ® button you wish to program. 4. Simultaneously press and hold both – CONTINUED –