P.12
User Guide
Idle Mode
Convenience feature:
Idle Mode allows you to keep the engine running and the doors locked
while you stop, for example, at a convenience store or for a short delivery.
This feature allows you to let the remote starter take over control of the vehicle (i.e. no Key in the
Ignition Switch) while the engine is running.
Activating Idle mode (Automatic transmission):
1.
With the engine running, make sure to release the brake pedal and press the
,
or
button on the transmitter until the parking lights come
ON
.
Note:
SmartStart™ can be setup to use the SmartStart™ icon to activate Idle mode.
2.
Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
The engine will continue running.
3.
Exit the vehicle. All doors, the hood and trunk should be closed
4.
Press the
button to lock the doors, to arm the starter kill and to arm the alarm (if
available). The engine will continue running.
a.
When re-entering the vehicle, the user must reinsert the key into the ignition and
turn it to the
ON
position (not Crank) without pressing on the brake.
b.
Once the key is in the ON position
, press on the brake pedal to put the
transmission in gear. Pressing the brake pedal at this step will cancel the remote
starter takeover.
c.
Drive off.
If your vehicle has a manual transmission, Idle Mode can be activated through the same routine as
that used for
Ready Mode
(page-9)
; at the last step, press the button to lock the doors, arm
the system and leave the engine running.
Valet Modes
When the vehicle is in Valet Mode, the remote starter and alarm functionalities are disabled. If the
vehicle needs to be serviced, or if you park it indoors, Valet Mode will prevent the engine from
being remote-started accidentally.
Any of the following features will put the remote car starter into Valet Mode:
Ignition Valet:
This feature allows you to set Valet Mode using the ignition key.
Remote valet:
This feature allows you to set Valet Mode using the transmitter.
To put the system into Valet Mode
Using the KEY (Ignition Valet Mode):
1.
Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch. Within 10 sec., turn the key to the
IGNITION/RUN
and
OFF
positions until parking lights flash
3 times
.
2.
Turn the ignition
OFF
.
3.
The LED on the antenna will stay
ON
indicating that the vehicle has successfully entered
Valet mode.
4.
The
icon will appear on the LCD remote if the
or
button is pressed.
Using the TRANSMITTER (Remote Valet Mode):
1.
Press the
and buttons simultaneously until the
icon appears on the LCD display.
2.
The LED on the antenna will stay
ON
indicating that the vehicle has successfully entered
Valet mode.