2004 Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual - MyMazda

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 57 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PMDriving Your MazdaSwitches and Controls▼ Programming the HomeLinkSystemWhen programming a garage dooropener or a gate, disconnect the powerto these devices before performingprogramming, as continuous operationof the devices could damage the motor.The HomeLink system provides 3 buttonswhich can be individually selected andprogrammed using the transmitters forcurrent, on-market devices as follows:1. Press and hold the two outerHomeLink buttons (buttons one andthree) - releasing only when theindicator light begins to flash (after 20seconds). Do not hold the buttons forlonger than 30 seconds and do notrepeat step 1 to program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to theremaining two HomeLink buttons.2. Position the end of your hand-heldtransmitter 2.5—7.5 cm (1—3 inches)away from the HomeLink button youwish to program while keeping theindicator light in view.3. Simultaneously press and hold both thechosen HomeLink and hand-heldtransmitter buttons. Do not release thebuttons until step 4 has beencompleted.NOTECAUTIONSome gate operators and garage dooropeners may require you to replace thisProgramming Step 3 with proceduresnoted in the "Gate Operator/CanadianProgramming" section.4. After the HomeLink indicator lightchanges from a slow to a rapidlyblinking light, release both theHomeLink and hand-held transmitterbuttons.NOTEIf the HomeLink indicator light doesnot change to a rapidly blinking light,contact HomeLink atwww.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515 for assistance.5. Press and hold the just-trainedHomeLink button and observe theindicator light.If the indicator light stays on constantly,programming is complete and yourdevice should activate when theHomeLink button is pressed and released.NOTETo program the remaining twoHomeLink buttons, begin with"Programming" - step 2. Do notrepeat step 1.If the indicator light blinks rapidly fortwo seconds and then turns to aconstant light, continue with"Programming" steps 6—8 to completethe programming of a rolling codeequipped device (most commonly agarage door opener).6. At the garage door opener receiver(motor-head unit) in the garage, locatethe "learn" or "smart" button. This canusually be found where the hangingantenna wire is attached to the motorheadunit.5-57Form No. 8R65-EA-03C