2011 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 154

Instruments and controls 3-43 6. When the indicator light flashes slowly and then rapidly after several seconds, release both buttons. 7. Plug the motor of the entrance gate/ garage door opener to the outlet. 8. Test your entrance gate/garage door opener by pressing the programmed HomeLink® button. ! Operating the HomeLink® Wireless Control System Once programmed, the HomeLink® Wireless Control System can be used to remote-control the devices to which its buttons are programmed. To activate a device, simply press the appropriate button. The indicator light illuminates, indicating that the signal is being transmitted. ! Programming other devices To program other devices such as door locks, home lighting and security systems, contact HomeLink® at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515. ! Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button 1. Press and hold the HomeLink® button you wish to reprogram. DO NOT release the button until step 4 has been completed. 2. When the HomeLink® indicator light begins to flash slowly (after approximately 20 seconds), position the hand-held transmitter of the device between 1 to 3 inches (25 to 76 mm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to program. 3. Press and hold the hand-held transmitter button. The HomeLink® indicator light will flash, first slowly and then rapidly. 4. When the indicator light begins to flash rapidly, release both buttons. The programming for the previous device is now erased and the new device can be operated by pressing the HomeLink ® button. ! Erasing HomeLink® button memory 1) 2) 3) HomeLink® button 1 HomeLink® button 2 HomeLink® button 3 NOTE . Performing this procedure erases the memory of all the preprogrammed buttons simultaneously. The memory of individual buttons cannot be erased. . It is recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the memory of all programmed HomeLink® buttons be erased for security purposes. 1. Press and hold the two outer buttons (button 1 and button 3) until the indicator light begins to flash (after approximately 20 seconds). 2. Release both buttons. ! In case a problem occurs If you cannot activate a device using the corresponding HomeLink® button after programming, contact HomeLink® at www.homelink.com or call 1-800-3553515 for assistance. - CONTINUED -