Gentex SAHL5D User Manual

Programming and Information Guide

The following is suggested text to be included in the vehicle Owner’s Manual, to assist the End
User with functionality of their HomeLink Device.

The HomeLink Wireless Control System provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand­held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage
door openers, entry door locks, security systems, even home lighting. Additional HomeLink
information can be found on the Internet at www.homelink.com
programming videos and other HomeLink related information can also be found at YouTube.com
listed at the end of this document.

Precautions

Before programming HomeLink to a garage door opener or gate operator, make sure that people
and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent potential harm or damage. When
programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside of the garage. Do not use
HomeLink with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required
by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manufactured
before April 1, 1982). A garage door that cannot detect an object - signaling the door to stop and
reverse - does not meet current U.S. federal safety standards. For more information, contact
HomeLink at: www.homelink.com

Retain the original transmitter of the RF device you are programming for use in other vehicles as
well as for future HomeLink programming. It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle,
the programmed HomeLink buttons be erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing

HomeLink Buttons”.

Programming HomeLink
Note: Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned on or to the second

(“accessories”) position for programming and/or operation of HomeLink. It is also recommended
that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to
HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.

1. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1–3 inches (5–14 cm) away from the
HomeLink button you wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view.

2. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink and hand-held transmitter buttons.
The HomeLink button can either be held, or pressed and released within 3 seconds to enter
programming mode. The HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to either a rapid blink
(rolling code) or solid ON state (fixed code). If the indicator light has the multi color feature,
the LED will also change from yellow to green. Now you may release both the HomeLink and
hand-held transmitter buttons.

Note: Some devices may require you to replace this Programming Step 2 with procedures
noted in the “Gate Operator / Canadian Programming” section. If the HomeLink indicator

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HomeLink and the HomeLink house are registered trademarks of Johnson Controls, Inc.

light does not change to a rapidly blinking light after performing these steps, contact
HomeLink at

www.homelink.com.

3. Firmly press, hold for five seconds and release the programmed HomeLink button up to
two separate times to activate the door. If the door does not activate, press and hold the just­trained HomeLink button and observe the indicator light.

• If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your
device should activate when the HomeLink button is pressed and released.

• If the indicator light blinks continuously, continue with “Programming” steps 4-6 to
complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device (most commonly a
garage door opener).

4. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the “Learn” or
“Smart” Button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to
the motor-head unit (see the Garage Door Opener manual to identify the “Learn Button”).

Figure 1: Approximate Learn Button Location

5. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name and color of the button
may vary by manufacturer.) There are typically 30 seconds to initiate step 6.

6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed
HomeLink button. Repeat the “press/hold/release” sequence a second time, and,
depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device),
repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming process.

HomeLink should now activate your rolling code equipped device.

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.

HomeLink and the HomeLink house are registered trademarks of Johnson Controls, Inc.

If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties programming a gate operator or garage door
opener by using the “Programming” procedures, replace “Programming HomeLink” step 2
with the following:

Note: If programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the
“cycling” process to prevent possible overheating.

2. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release - every

two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until the HomeLink indicator light
changes from a slow to either a rapid blink (rolling code) or solid ON state (fixed code).
Now you may release both the HomeLink and hand-held transmitter buttons.

Proceed with “Programming” step 3 to complete.

Additional Steps for Programming a Door System with Feedback

The HomeLink has the capability of receiving Garage Door Status from compatible Garage Door
Opener Systems. Check your Garage Door Opener Manual for the available feature and
HomeLink compatibility. Also for a listing of compatible systems contact HomeLink at:

www.homelink.com

Within the first (10) HomeLink button presses after successful training (refer to Programming the
Homelink above), the following must happen:

1. Press and release the trained HomeLink button to activate the door. You now have 1 minute

in which to complete step 2

2. Once the door has stopped, press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” Button on the Garage
Door Opener to configure the HomeLink for feedback (refer to your GDO owner's manual for

the location of the “Learn” button).

3. Both the UP and DOWN indicators will flash green rapidly upon successful synchronization
with the Door Opener (within 5 seconds).

Figure 2: Approximate Learn Button Location

Using HomeLink

To operate, simply press and release the programmed HomeLink button. Activation will now occur
for the trained device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock,

HomeLink and the HomeLink house are registered trademarks of Johnson Controls, Inc.