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User guide
REMOTE-STARTING
REMOTE-STARTING THE VEHICLE
This Remote-Starter supports both manual and automatic transmission vehicles. For
manual transmission vehicles see the Ready Mode section. To remote-start the vehicle
press the
(START) button for approximately 1 second. The parking lights will turn
on to indicate a response to the Remote-Start signal. Approximately 5 seconds later the
engine will crank. Once the vehicle starts the parking lights will turn on and remain on for
the entire duration of the Remote-Starter runtime, or until the Remote-Starter is shut
down. If the vehicle fails to start on the first attempt, the Remote-Starter will wait 3
seconds before it will attempt to start the vehicle again. The Remote-Starter will attempt to
start the vehicle 3 times (default) before giving up. (See Failed Remote Start p.14)
ACCESSORY PRESET
Heater & Heated Seat(s):
When leaving the vehicle it is recommended that the driver pre-set
the climate controls in preparation for a later Remote-Start. When the vehicle Remote-
Starts, the current (or last) setting for the climate controls, windshield wipers (and other
accessories) will be used. When setting the blower motor (fan speed) and heated seats
(if equipped) should not be left on
HIGH
. It is recommended to leave these settings on
either a
LOW
or
MEDIUM
setting.
Windshield Wipers & Radio & Headlights:
Some vehicles require the radio, windshield wiper,
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 turned
off. Leaving the headlights on with some vehicles could cause them to remain on even
after the Remote-Starter has shut down, resulting in a dead battery.
Rear Defrost:
On most vehicles the Rear Defrost can only be activated after the vehicle has
been started and in most cases this feature is not included with a Remote-Starter
installation. On some vehicles it may be possible for the installer to hook this feature up
so it either automatically enables after Remote-Start or can be enabled by using an AUX
output. (See Auxiliary Outputs p.10)
Driver Presets:
Some vehicles retain different seat, mirror and radio settings for each driver.
Different driver presets are not controlled by the Remote-Starter, however they may be
controlled with the Bypass/Interface Kit.
READY MODE (MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY)
Two activation methods are possible, please consult the salesman or installer to
determine which of these modes applies to your vehicle.
There are always safety concerns for a manual transmission vehicle to accidentally start
while in gear, Ready Mode alleviates these concerns. The driver must enable Ready
Mode in order to Remote-Start the vehicle at a later time. Once Ready Mode is setup
the vehicle can be started/stopped at will, as many times as needed. However once the
parking brake is disengaged, the hood is opened, or any of the doors are opened, Ready
Mode will deactivate and the vehicle will not start until Ready Mode is reactivated.
MODE 1
ACTIVATION :
STEP 1
and
Make sure that all doors are closed and the transmission
is in the NEUTRAL position.
STEP 2
Engage the parking brake.
STEP 3
Release the brake pedal.
STEP 4
Within 20 seconds push the
(START)
button.
The parking lights will flash once and then remain on.
