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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 ® S03AP100303 To operate, simply press and release the programmed HomeLink ® button. Activa- tion 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 S03AP100304 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 pro- grammed at any time beginning with “Programming a New HomeLink ® button” - step 1. ! Reprogramming a Single HomeLink ® button S03AP100305 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 program- ming of a new device to the button, it will revert to the previously stored program- ming. 3-83 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 Commu- nication S03AP100307 ! Garage Door Two-Way Commu- nication S03AP100306 HomeLink ® has the capability of commu- nicating with your garage door opener. HomeLink ® can receive and display “clos- ing” or “opening” status messages from compatible garage door opener systems. At any time, HomeLink ® can also recall and display the last recorded status commu- nicated 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 in- dicators 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 –