WARNING

Homelink ®

Do not use the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter with any Universal Transmitter
garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse
feature as required by federal safety standards.
convenience, security, efficiency
This includes any garage door opener model manufactured
before April 1, 1982.
A garage door opener that cannot detect an object, signaling
the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current federal
safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these
features increases risk of serious injury or death.

For more information, call the Homelink® customer service

number at 1 (800) 355-3515.

Text, illustrations and/or specifications in this booklet are based on information and knowledge available at
the time of printing. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced or translated in whole or in part without the
written consent of Volkswagen of America, Inc. Volkswagen reserves the right to alter any part of the vehicle
and its equipment or technical specifications at any time.
“Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo, and “Phaeton” are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG.
“Driver’s Wanted” is a registered trademark of Volkwagen of America, Inc.
Homelink® is a registered trademark owned by Johnson Controls, Inc.

©2005 Volkswagen of America, Inc.

All Rights Reserved.

Printed in U.S.A.
Part No. W42HOMELINK
About this booklet Programming Homelink® using the visor keypad

This booklet contains important information and To program the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter
suggestions about the Homelink® Universal Transmitter. using the visor keypad, park your vehicle at about the
The HomeLink® Universal Transmitter is designed to distance you normally would, if you were using your
learn the radio frequency codes of most transmitters current transmitter.
you currently use to activate garage doors, entry door (To program your garage door opener, for example,
locks, estate gates, security systems, and home or park in your driveway).
office lighting, and is capable of operating up to three
separately controlled devices. By programming the (A)
radio frequency codes of the transmitter devices you
currently use into your vehicle’s HomeLink® Universal
Transmitter, you add significant convenience and
personal safety to your driving experience.

This booklet describes use of the HomeLink® Universal

Transmitter at the time of publication. Some information
contained in this booklet may not apply to all vehicles.
Illustrations may vary slightly from your vehicle. For
this reason you should regard illustrations as a general
guide.

This booklet is not a substitute for your Volkswagen

Owner’s literature. The Owner’s literature contains 1. Turn the ignition switch on.
detailed information about all your vehicle’s features 2. Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 at the same time,
plus important warnings about vehicle and passenger releasing only when the indicator light (A) begins to
safety. Please read it carefully. flash after about 20 seconds.

The HomeLink® Universal Transmitter keypad (A)

VW models with the keypad VW models with the keypad

located in the visor located in the roof center console

The Homelink® Universal Transmitter has an electronic

keypad with three numbered buttons. It is located in all 3. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter for
Volkswagen models in one of two places; in the driver’s the device you wish to control with the Homelink®
side visor, or in the roof center console. transmitter about 2 inches (5 cm) away from the
surface of the HomeLink® buttons, keeping the
indicator light (A) in view.
Programming Homelink® using the visor keypad continued Programming Homelink® using the roof center console

To program the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter

using the roof center console, park your vehicle at
about the distance you normally would, if you were
using your current transmitter. (To program your garage
door opener, for example, park in your driveway).

4. Using both hands, press and hold the hand-held

transmitter button and one of the HomeLink® buttons
that you wish to program at the same time. Continue
to press both buttons at the same time and do not
release.
5. The HomeLink® indica- 1. Turn the ignition switch on.
tor light (A) will first flash 2. Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 at the same time,
(A)
slowly, and then rapidly. releasing only when the backlit light(s) in the buttons
When the indicator light begin to flash after about 20 seconds.*
flashes rapidly, both
buttons may be released.
HomeLink® is now pro-
grammed.

The HomeLink® Universal Transmitter operates off

Tip

the vehicle’s battery and charging system and has

nonvolatile memory. If the battery dies or is disconnected,
HomeLink® will retain all programming.

WARNING 3. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter of the

When programming the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter, you device you wish to control with the Homelink®
may be operating a garage door or estate gate. Make sure that universal transmitter about 2 inches (5 cm) away from
people and objects are out of the way to help prevent serious the center of the roof console towards the windshield
personal injury or property damage. (the Homelink® sensor is located toward the front of
the roof center console).
* Some models have backlit buttons; others have an
indicator light.
Programming Homelink® using the roof center console cont’d. Programming a garage door equipped with rolling code

If Homelink® has been programmed to operate a

garage door opener but the opener does not work
with Homelink®, you must also “train” the opener.

Programming a garage door equipped with a rolling

Note

code requires two people; one person to operate the

“training” button on the garage door opener, and the
second person to program Homelink® in the vehicle.

WARNING
When operating the “training” button on the garage door
opener, you will need to stand on a ladder or step stool. Always
take extra precautions to prevent falls and serious personal injury.

4. Using both hands, press and hold the hand-held 1. Park the vehicle in your driveway, and open the
transmitter button and one of the HomeLink® buttons driver’s side window so you can communicate with
that you wish to program at the same time. Continue your helper.
to press both buttons at the same time and do not 2. With your helper safely in position on a ladder in
release. reach of the “training” button on the garage door
5. The roof center console opener, first press and release the training (or “learning”)
indicator lights will first button on the garage door opener motor unit. (Exact
flash slowly, and then location and color of the button may vary by garage
rapidly.* When the roof door opener brand. If there is difficulty locating the
center console indicator training button, reference the garage door opener
lights flash rapidly, both owner’s manual or call the Homelink® customer service
buttons may be released. number: 1–800–355–3515).
HomeLink® is now pro- 3. Within about 5 seconds,
grammed. press and release the
previously programmed
HomeLink® button.* Press
and release the HomeLink®
The HomeLink® Universal Transmitter operates off button a second time to
Tip

the vehicle’s battery and charging system and has complete the program-
nonvolatile memory. If the battery dies or is disconnected, ming process. (Some
HomeLink® will retain all programming. garage door openers may
require you to do this
* Some models have backlit buttons; others have an procedure a third time.)
indicator light. The garage door opener should now recognize the
HomeLink® Universal Transmitter.
*It is essential that the HomeLink® button be
programmed first before “training” the garage door
WARNING

opener. When the HomeLink® buttons on a Volkswagen

When programming the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter, you

Phaeton are programmed, all three buttons will light/

may be operating a garage door or estate gate. Make sure that

flash during programming.

people and objects are out of the way to help prevent serious
personal injury or property damage.
Erasing programmed Homelink® buttons Homelink® programming troubleshooting tips

•If your Homelink® programming doesn’t work, put a

brand new battery in the hand-held transmitter. During
the programming process the battery’s power tends to
drain (more with an older battery). A new battery will
increase the speed and accuracy with which the hand-
held transmitter sends its signal.

•Retrain Homelink® by holding the hand-held transmit-

ter at different distances and angles from the Homelink®
button you are trying to program. Try 4-6 inches
(10-15 cm) away at a different angle. For models with
a roof center console, hold the hand-held transmitter
closer to the front (windshield side) of the center console.

To erase all the programmed buttons on the Homelink® •When programming a pre-1982 garage door opener,
keypad, press and hold buttons 1 and 3 until the note that the frequencies of some older openers can
indicator light(s) begins to flash, for about 20 seconds.* shift outside of the Homelink® operating band, and
Do not hold the buttons longer than 30 seconds. All become incompatible. The best way to program an
previous programming of buttons 1, 2 and 3 is erased. older garage door opener is:
1. Put NEW batteries in the original transmitter;
* Roof center console indicator lights vary by model. 2. Hold the original transmitter between one and
three inches (2.5-8 cm) away from the Homelink®
buttons until Homelink® learns the signal. If Homelink®
has not picked up the signal within a short time, position
Calling the Homelink® information center

Call the Homelink® customer service number at the original transmitter at different distances and angles
1-800-355-3515. Before calling, you should have the from the Homelink® buttons.
following information about the opener device available
for the Homelink® customer service representative: If these suggestions do not work, you may have a
problem with the garage door opener itself. If you
•The make and model of the opener device
contact a garage door opener service technician, be aware
•The serial number
that, under FCC regulations, nobody is permitted to
•The date of manufacture
service a garage door opener if it was manufactured
This information can usually be found on a manufac- before 1982.
turer’s sticker or plate attached to the device, as shown Many garage door openers manufactured before 1982 do
in the following garage door opener example: not have the safety stop-and-reverse feature which is now
required by law. Some states (NY, IN, CA, MN) require
service technicians to totally disable such an opener if
they find it to be malfunctioning for any reason.