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Note: The system is not recommended for vehicles with removable tops.
Important Requirements to activate Reservation Mode
The transmission must be in the NEUTRAL position.
The vehicle windows must be rolled up.
Do not set the reservation mode with people in the vehicle.
Do not auto-start the car with people in the vehicle.
Activating Reservation Mode (MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY)
Step 1:
After arriving at your destination, and BEFORE TURNING YOUR
ENGINE OFF, place the transmission in the Neutral position.
Step 2:
Remove your foot from the foot brake.
Step 3:
Activate the parking brake.
Step 4:
Remove the key from the ignition. The engine will remain running.
Step 5:
Exit the vehicle and close the door within two minutes after
activating the parking brake. The engine will shut off and reservation mode
for the remote starter is now complete.
Your vehicle is now ready for auto-starting. However, the reservation mode
will be cancelled if the door is opened or the CompuStar system is put in
Valet mode after the reservation has been set. Once cancelled, you will have
to start the vehicle with the manual key and repeat the above 5 steps if you
want to restore reservation mode.
Important!
If you try to auto-start the vehicle when reservation mode has not
been set or turned on, the auto-start feature will not work. When you press
the auto-start button, the remote beeps three times, the car parking lights will
flash five times and the siren chirps three times. A couple of seconds later,
the cause for the error will be indicated by the number of times the car chirps
and parking lights flash. See Page 11 for error messages.
Canceling Reservation Mode
If you do not want to set reservation mode, shut off the engine before you
exit the vehicle. The engine will shut off for the following reasons:
