2011 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 176

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Gate Operator/Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to "time-out" (or quit) after several seconds of transmission - which may not be long enough for HomeLink௡ to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to "time-out" in the same manner. If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in at this time. Then proceed with Step 4 under "Programming HomeLink௡" earlier in this section. Using HomeLinkா To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink௡ button. Activation will now occur for the It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, process to prevent possible overheating of the garage Security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, door or gate motor. etc.,). The handheld transmitter of the device may also be If you are having difficulties programming a garage door used at any time. opener or a gate operator, replace "Programming Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkா Button HomeLink௡" Step 3 with the following: To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink௡ button, follow these steps: while you press and release ("cycle"), your handheld 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink௡ has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully trained. 3