P.14
User Guide
Troubleshooting
Poor
Transmitting
Range
Many factors may affect the operating range of the transmitter. Some of these are:
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The condition of the battery in the transmitter.
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The operating environment (for example: downtown radio-frequency noise, airports, cellular
phone towers…)
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Metal: any type of metal will affect operating range. This includes the metal in the car.
•
The shape of the vehicle can affect range as well; vans in general have an especially poor
range.
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The shape of the roof in A-pillars brings about considerable radio-frequency deflection (in this
case the signal from the remote control). As a result, the direction in which the vehicle is
facing in relation to the remote control can affect the range. Straight on – standing in front of
the vehicle – generally gives you the greatest range; the second best performance is from the
back. Using the remote control from either side of the vehicle will usually give the lowest
range.
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The range will be significantly lower in a crowded parking lot than in open space.
•
Always hold the transmitter high, approximately at shoulder height. Holding the transmitter
against your chin will also increase your range: your head acts as an antenna.
•
The operating range will be somewhat lower on vehicles equipped with an aftermarket or
factory alarm.
Diagnostics
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Parking
Light
Flash
Table
Parking lights flashes
Description
1
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Doors locked.
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Trunk released.
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Start signal received from the remote.
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Runtime has expired
2 fast
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Doors unlocked
•
Valet mode is deactivated
2 slow
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Shutdown by remote
4 fast
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Shutdown by brake
•
A remote start was attempted while the brake pedal is engaged.
3 slow
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Runtime is extended.
3 fast
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Valet mode activated.
10 fast
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Shutdown by hood
•
A remote start was attempted while the hood is open.
ON
Î
twice
•
Cold weather mode deactivated
ON
Î
3 times
•
Cold weather mode activated.
Solid ON
•
Engine is running under remote start.
Flash for 30 sec.
•
Panic mode is triggered.
Flash for 60 sec.
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Alarm is triggered.
ON
Î
twice
Î
twice
•
A remote start was attempted while the system is in home valet.
