Remote-Starting Your Vehicle
Remote-starting
Press the
START
button for approx. 1 second. The parking lights will come
ON
to inform you that the
Remote Car Starter has received your signal. Approximately 5 seconds later, the engine will start.
The parking lights will remain
ON
during the pre-programmed run time of the engine.
If the vehicle does not start at the first attempt, the system will shut down, wait a few seconds and
try to start the engine again. There will be 3 start attempts before the system gives 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 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:
•
Turn the ignition key to the
IGNITION ON (RUN)
position. (
Do not turn the key
to the
CRANK
position while the engine is running. This would cause the starter motor to re-engage.)
•
Press the brake pedal to disengage the remote starter unit.
You are now ready to drive off.
Using the Remote Car Starter
Arming the Starter Kill
The Starter Kill (if installed) can be configured by the installer so as to arm automatically (Passive
Mode) or not to arm automatically (Active Mode). See section
Passive or active arming
, later in
this guide, for more details on Passive Mode and Active Mode.
•
To
disarm
the Starter Kill, press the
UNLOCK
button on the transmitter.
The parking lights will flash twice.
If remote door locks are installed, this will also unlock the doors.
•
To
arm
the Starter Kill, press the
LOCK
button on the transmitter.
The parking lights will flash once.
If remote door locks are installed, this will also lock the doors.
•
In
Passive Mode
, the Starter Kill will automatically arm if the ignition key is not inserted
Into the ignition switch within 1 or 3 minutes after unlocking.
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. For example, if you stop for a delivery or at a conveni-
ence store, lock your vehicle and leave it running for the length of a run cycle while you are away.
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