garage door opener VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2013 B8 / 6.G Owners Manual

Applicable only in the United States and Canada
Symbols on the roof console and sun visor

Symbol Meaning
*   s  Interior and reading lights
 c h Power sunroof
1 2 3 HomeLink® Universal Transmitter
Applicable only in Mexico and AGCC
Symbols on the roof console and sun visor

Symbol Meaning
*   s  Interior and reading lights
 c h Power sunroof
1 2 3 Garage door opener

Garage door opener
Applicable only in Mexico and the AGCC

WARNING
Improper use of the garage door opener can cause serious or even fatal personal injury.
x Garage doors operate with enough force to cause serious personal injury.
x Never let anyone get in the way of a garage door when it is opening or closing.
x When programming the garage door opener, you may be operating a garage door or es-
tate gate. Always make sure that people and objects are out of the way to help prevent seri-
ous personal injury or property damage.
x When operating the “training” button on a garage door opener with a rolling code, you will
need to stand on a ladder or step-stool. Always take extra precautions to prevent falls and
serious injury.
x Never use the transmitter in the vehicle with any garage door opener that does not have
the safety stop-and-reverse feature.
x A garage door opener that cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse,
increases the risk of serious injury or death.
x Follow the installation manual and the included safety information from the manufacturer
when using the remote-controlled garage door opener or electrical drive.
Applicable only in Mexico and the AGCC
Programming the garage door opener

Fig. 48 In the driver side sun visor: The remote control and buttons for the garage door opener.

Fig. 49 To program: Simultaneously press the buttons for the garage door opener and the remote control.

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
5.
At the garage door opener receiver (overhead unit) in the garage, locate the “learn” or
“training” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. This button
is usually located near the hanging antenna wire attachment point on the unit. If you cannot
locate the “training” button, refer to the garage door opener’s user manual.
6. Press and release the “training” button.
Once the button is pressed, you have 30 seconds to initiate the next step.
7. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed garage door opener button
on the sun visor keypad for 2 seconds and release.
8. Repeat the “press/hold/release” sequence up to 3 times to complete the programming
process for that button.

Repeat the steps to program the other garage door opener buttons on the sun visor keypad to control
other devices.
Deleting programming for all buttons
Be sure to delete programming on all buttons on the sun visor keypad before selling the vehicle or
turning it over to people you do not know.
x Complete the programming preparation steps described above.
x Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 at the same time, for about 20 seconds.
x When the indicator light above button 2 begins to flash, immediately release buttons 1 and 3 .
This step deletes all old settings.
After programming
Test the garage door opener, Operating the garage door opener.
Applicable only in Mexico and the AGCC
Operating the garage door opener

DANGER
20 mm button cells and other lithium batteries will cause serious personal injury and even
death within a short time if swallowed.
x Always keep hand-held remote control devices with batteries, all spare batteries, and all
dead button cell and larger 20 mm batteries out of the reach of children.
x Get medical attention immediately if you suspect that a battery has been swallowed.
WARNING
Improper use of the garage door opener can cause severe or fatal injuries.
x Only use the garage door opener when you are within range and no one is in the way.
NOTICE
The wrong batteries can damage the hand-held remote control. Replace a dead battery with
one that has the same voltage, size, and specifications.
Please dispose of old batteries properly and in an environmentally responsible manner. Always
keep them out of the reach of children.
Certain batteries used in hand-held remote controls are classified as Perchlorate Material.
Special handling may apply – see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey all legal
requirements regarding proper disposal. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen
Service Facilities are familiar with the requirements, and we recommend that you have them perform
this service for you.

WARNING
Improper use of the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter can cause serious or even fatal per-
sonal injury.
x Garage doors operate with enough force to cause serious personal injury.
x Never let anyone get in the way of a garage door when it is opening or closing.
x When programming the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter, you may be operating a garage
door or estate gate. Always make sure that people and objects are out of the way to help
prevent serious personal injury or property damage.
x When operating the “training” button on a garage door opener with a rolling code, you will
need to stand on a ladder or step-stool. Always take extra precautions to prevent falls and
serious injury.
x Never use the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter with any garage door opener that does
not have the safety stop-and-reverse feature, as required by federal safety standards. This
includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
x 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 the risk of serious injury or death.
x Follow the installation manual and the included safety information from the manufacturer
when using the remote-controlled garage door opener or electrical drive.
Applicable only in the United States and Canada
Programming the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter

Fig. 50 In the driver side sun visor: The remote control and buttons for the HomeLink Universal Transmitter.

Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
5.
At the garage door opener receiver (overhead unit) in the garage, locate the “learn” or
“training” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. This button
is usually located near the hanging antenna wire attachment point on the unit. If you cannot
locate the “training” button, refer to the garage door opener’s user manual.
6. Press and release the “training” button.
Once the button is pressed, you have 30 seconds to initiate the next step.
7. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed HomeLink button for 2 se-
conds and release.
8. Repeat the “press/hold/release” sequence up to 3 times to complete the programming
process for that button.

Repeat the steps to program the other buttons for the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter on the sun
visor keypad to control other devices.
Deleting programming for all buttons
Be sure to delete programming on all buttons on the sun visor keypad before selling the vehicle or
turning it over to people you do not know.
x Complete the programming preparation steps described above.
x Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 at the same time, for about 20 seconds.
x When the indicator light above button 2 begins to flash, immediately release buttons 1 and 3 .
This step deletes all old settings.
After programming
Test the garage door opener, Operating the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter.
Applicable only in the United States and Canada
Operating the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter

DANGER
20 mm button cells and other lithium batteries will cause serious personal injury and even
death within a short time if swallowed.
x Always keep hand-held remote control devices with batteries, spare batteries, as well as
dead button cell and larger 20 mm batteries out of the reach of children.
x Get medical attention immediately if you suspect that a battery has been swallowed.
WARNING
Improper use of the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter can cause serious or even fatal per-
sonal injury.
x Garage doors operate with enough force to cause serious personal injury.
x Never let anyone get in the way of a garage door when it is opening or closing.
x When programming the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter, you may be operating a garage
door or estate gate. Always make sure that people and objects are out of the way to help
prevent serious personal injury or property damage.
x When operating the “training” button on a garage door opener with a rolling code, you will
need to stand on a ladder or step-stool. Always take extra precautions to prevent falls and
serious injury.
x Never use the HomeLink® Universal Transmitter with any garage door opener that does
not have the safety stop-and-reverse feature, as required by federal safety standards. This
includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
x 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 the risk of serious injury or death.
x Follow the installation manual and the included safety information from the manufacturer
when using the remote-controlled garage door opener or electrical drive.
NOTICE
The wrong batteries can damage the hand-held remote control. Replace a dead battery with
one that has the same voltage, size, and specifications.
Please dispose of old batteries properly and in an environmentally responsible manner. Always
keep them out of the reach of children.
Certain batteries used in hand-held remote controls are classified as Perchlorate Material.
Special handling may apply – see http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Obey all legal
requirements regarding proper disposal. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized Volkswagen
Service Facilities are familiar with the requirements, and we recommend that you have them perform
this service for you.

Applicable only in Mexico, the AGCC, and South Korea
Declaration of Conformity
The respective manufacturer hereby states that the products listed below at the time of production of
the vehicle comply with the fundamental requirements and the remaining relevant provisions and laws,
amongst others with FCC Part 15.19, FCC Part 15.21 and RSS-Gen Issue 1:
Radio-based equipment
x Garage door opener.
x Electronic immobilizer.
x Remote control vehicle key.
x Keyless Access locking and starting system.
Electrical equipment
x 12 Volt socket.