2008 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 238

6-18 Interior equipment garage door opener or other device. Make sure that people and objects are out of the way of the garage door opener or other device to prevent potential harm or damage. . Do not use the HomeLink® Wireless Control System with any garage 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 features increases risk of serious injury or death. For more information, consult the HomeLink website at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515. 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. & 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. 2. Press and hold the two outside HomeLink® buttons until the indicator light begins to flash (after 20 seconds). Release both buttons. NOTE 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. CAUTION 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.