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Universal Transmitter Programming (Rolling Code): Notes

WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious injury from the door closing, make sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door opener or security device that is being programmed. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage.
NOTE: Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Lear Car2U® System. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have an assistant when programming the universal transmitter. Programming the rolling code garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions. Read the entire procedure before beginning so the procedure can be carried out in a timely manner. If the time-sensitive actions are not carried out in a timely manner, the device times out and the procedure needs to be repeated.
NOTE: Make sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Lear Car2U® System programming. It is only needed for fixed code device programming.
NOTE: To determine if you have a fixed code or a rolling code device, open the garage door opener transmitter and if there is a panel of coded dip switches present, the device is a fixed code device. For additional information, refer to UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING (FIXED CODE) . If there are no coded dip switches present, the device is a rolling code device and this procedure should be followed. If necessary, contact the Lear Car2U® Customer Service Center at 866-572-2728, or the customer support website at www.learcar2u.com.
  1. Turn the ignition to the ON position.
  2. Firmly press the 2 outside Lear Car2U® System buttons (at the same time) for 1-2 seconds, then release the buttons.
    3. NOTE: Step 4 must be initiated within 30 seconds of pressing and releasing the "learn" or "smart" button.
  3. At the garage door opener receiver (the motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the "learn" or "smart" button. This can usually be found near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit; or it may be under the light bulb cover of the motor-head unit. Press and release the "learn" or "smart" button.
    • For technical assistance, refer to the Owner's Literature. If necessary, contact the Lear Car2U® Customer Service Center at 866-572-2728, or the customer support website at www.learcar2u.com.
  4. Return to the vehicle and firmly press and hold the desired universal transmitter button for 5-20 seconds to program. During this time, the selected button red indicator light blinks slowly. Once the garage door begins to move, within one second, release the button. With the button released, the red indicator light begins to blink rapidly until programming is complete. 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.
  5. After successful programming, the Lear Car2U® System operates the garage door opener using the button that was programmed. The red indicator light behind the programmed button illuminates to confirm the Lear Car2U® System is responding (and is programmed) to the button command.
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