P. 2
User Guide
Remote-starting Your Vehicle
Remote-starting
Press the
START
button for approx. 1 second. The parking lights will come
ON
, informing
you that the unit has received your signal. The engine will start approx. 5 seconds later.
The parking lights will remain
ON
during the pre-programmed run time.
If the vehicle doesn’t start at the first attempt, the system will shut down, wait a few
seconds, and try to start the engine again. It will try to start the engine 3 times before
giving up.
Vehicle Presets
Heater & 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 & 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 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. (
Do not
turn the key to the
START
position while the engine is running. This will cause the starter motor to re-engage.)
x
Press the brakes to disengage the remote starter unit.
You are now ready to drive off.
Idle Mode
This feature allows you to remove the key from the ignition and leave the vehicle running
for its pre-programmed run time while you are away from your vehicle. This feature is
handy if you need to stop for a quick delivery, or at a convenience store.
To enable the Idle Mode:
1.
Press and hold
LOCK
,
UNLOCK
or
START
on your transmitter while the engine is running.
2.
The parking lights will come
ON
.
3.
Remove the key, exit the vehicle;
x
Press the
LOCK
button if you need to lock the doors while the engine is running.
Caution:
Do not leave children or pets unattended in a car running in Idle Mode.
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 remote-started accidentally.
