2010 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 130

NOTE: When programming a garage door opener, etc., it is advised to unplug the device during the "cycling" process to prevent possible damage to the garage door opener components. OPERATING THE HOMELINK UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER The HomeLink Universal Transceiver (once programmed) may now be used to activate the garage door, etc. To operate, simply press the appropriate programmed HomeLink Universal Transceiver button. The red indicator light will illuminate while the signal is being transmitted. ● position the hand-held transmitter 1 - 3 inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the HomeLink surface. Hold the transmitter in that position for up to 15 seconds. If HomeLink is not programmed within that time, try holding the transmitter in another position - keeping the indicator light in view at all times. If you continue to have programming difficulties, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department. The phone numbers are located in the Foreword of this manual. ● The hand-held transmitter appears to program the HomeLink Universal Transceiver but does not activate the garage door. ● Press and hold the trained HomeLink button. If the garage door opener has the rolling code feature, the HomeLink indicator light will flash rapidly, then remain on after 2 seconds. To program the HomeLink Universal Transceiver to a garage door opener with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after completing the "Programming HomeLink " (the aid of a second person may make the following procedures quicker and easier). 1. Locate the training button on the garage door opener motor unit. Exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand. If there is difficulty locating the training button, reference the garage door opener Owner's Manual. 2. Press the training button on the garage door opener motor unit (which may activate a training light). CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED INFORMATION Individual buttons cannot be cleared. However, to clear all programming, press and hold the two outside buttons and release when the indicator light begins to flash (approximately 20 seconds). PROGRAMMING TROUBLEDIAGNOSIS If the HomeLink does not quickly learn the handheld transmitter information: ● replace the hand-held transmitter batteries with new batteries. ● position the hand-held transmitter with its battery area facing away from the HomeLink surface. ● press and hold both the HomeLink and hand-held transmitter buttons without interruption. ROLLING CODE PROGRAMMING Rolling code garage door openers (or other rolling code devices) which are "code protected" and manufactured after 1996, may be determined by the following: ● Reference the garage door opener Owner's Manual for verification. Instruments and controls 2-51