Vehicle Presets
Heater and Heated Seat
When leaving the vehicle it is recommended to preset the accessory controls in preparation for the next
remote start. Settings for the blower motor (fan), front and rear, as well as heated seats (if equipped)
should not be left on
HIGH
. It is recommended to leave the settings on
LOW
or
MEDIUM
instead.
Windshield Wipers, Radio and Headlights
Certain vehicles require the radio and / or windshield wiper and / or headlight circuits to become
energized while running under remote start. When leaving the vehicle you must ensure that the
windshield wiper and headlight switches are
OFF
. Leaving the headlight switch
ON
on certain types of
vehicles could cause them to remain
ON
even after remote starter shut down, resulting in a dead battery.
Driving Off
With the vehicle running under remote control, press the
UNLOCK
button to
DISARM
and
UNLOCK
the doors.
Enter the vehicle and do the following:
x
Turn the ignition key to the
IGNITION ON (RUN)
position.
x
Press the brakes to disengage the remote starter unit.
You are now ready to drive off.
Caution:
do
not
turn the key to the
IGNITION ON (RUN)
position with the engine running. This will cause
the starter motor to re-engage.
Idle Mode
This feature allows the user to engage the remote starter to take over the vehicle while it is already
running. This option will keep the vehicle running for the pre-programmed run time, or until it is shut
down by remote.
Caution:
Do not leave children or pets unattended in a car running in Idle Mode.
Note:
When enabling Idle Mode, pressing
LOCK
or
UNLOCK
will automatically unlock the doors.
To activate the Idle Mode:
To enable Idle Mode, press and hold the
LOCK
,
UNLOCK
or
START
button on your remote transmitter while
the engine is running.
The parking lights will come
ON
. Remove the key, exit the vehicle and lock the doors. The engine will
continue running and will turn itself
OFF
when the pre-programmed run time expires.
Valet Mode
The system can be placed in Valet Mode to disable the remote starting capabilities. If the vehicle needs
to be serviced, or if you park it indoors, the Valet Mode will prevent the engine from being accidentally
started by remote control.
To put the system
into
Valet Mode:
1. Turn the key to the
IGNITION ON (RUN)
position.
2. Press and release the Valet Button. The L.E.D. will turn
ON
.
To take the system
out of
Valet Mode:
1. Turn the key to the
IGNITION ON (RUN)
position.
2. Press and release the Valet Button. The L.E.D. will turn
OFF
.
The Valet button can only be used if the vehicle keys are in the
IGNITION ON (RUN)
position.
Cold Weather Mode
When the Cold Weather Mode is active, the engine starts every 2 hours and runs for 4 minutes (or for 9
or 20 minutes with Diesel engines); the routine goes on for a period of 24 hours.
To
enter
Cold Weather Mode:
x
Press and hold the
STOP
button until the Parking Lights flash 3 times.
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User Guide
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