2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files

Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off but theignition must be ON (II) while programming thetransmitter. Follow these steps to program up tothree channels:1. If you have previously programmed a transmitterchannel, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, hold downthe two outside buttons on the HomeLink transmitteruntil the indicator light begins to flash rapidly(after 20 seconds). Then release the buttons.This procedure initializes the memory and erases anyprevious settings for all three channels.2. Decide which one of the three channels you want toprogram. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitterabout 2 to 5 inches (5 to 13 cm) away from thesurface of the HomeLink transmitter so that you canstill see the indicator light.3. Using both hands, press the hand-held transmitterbutton and the desired button on the HomeLinktransmitter. Continue to press both buttonsthrough Step 4.4. Hold down both buttons until you see the indicatorlight on the HomeLink transmitter flash slowly andthen rapidly. The rapid flashing indicates that theHomeLink transmitter has been programmed.Release both buttons once the indicator light startsto flash rapidly.Your Catera may be equipped with a metallic-coated,heat reflective windshield to help keep your vehiclecool. If you experience difficulty when using yourremote control transmitter be sure you have followed thedirections exactly, and that you are pointing the devicethrough the top center of the windshield in the blackdotted area. Any usage of devices other than in this areamay cause malfunctions to occur. Also, the HomeLinktransmitter may not work with older garage dooropeners that do not meet current Federal ConsumerSafety Standards. If you cannot program the transmitterafter repeated attempts, refer to “Rolling CodeProgramming” later in this section or contact theHomeLink transmitter manufacturer at 1-800-355-3515.Be sure to keep the original hand-held transmitterin case you need to erase and reprogram theHomeLink transmitter.Canadian Owners: During programming, thehand-held transmitter may automatically stoptransmitting after one or two seconds. In this case, youshould press and re-press the button on the hand-heldtransmitter every two seconds without ever releasing thebutton on the HomeLink transmitter. Release bothbuttons when the indicator light on the HomeLinktransmitter begins to flash rapidly.2-65