2006 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 235

6-18 Interior equipment 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. NOTE After programming your HomeLink® Wireless Control System for the desired 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 transmitter of a device to ensure correct programming. 600430 600431 2. Press and hold the two outside HomeLink® buttons until the indicator light begins to flash (after 20 seconds). Release both buttons. NOTE Garage door opener programming in the U.S.A. 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. If any of the HomeLink® buttons are already programmed for other devices, skip step 2 because it clears the memory of all the three buttons. 3. Hold the end of the garage door opener's hand-held transmitter between 1 and 3 inches (25 and 76 mm) away from the HomeLink® buttons on the driver's sun visor, keeping the indicator light in view. 4. Using both hands, simultaneously push the hand-held transmitter button and the desired HomeLink® button. DO NOT release the buttons until step 5 has been completed. 5. Hold down both buttons until the HomeLink® indicator light flashes, first slowly then rapidly. When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be released. (The rapidly flashing light indicates successful programming of the new frequency signal.) 6. Press and hold the programmed button and check the HomeLink® indicator light. If the indicator light stays on continuously, your garage door should activate and the programming is completed. If the indicator light flashes rapidly for two seconds and then stays on continuously,