User Guide
P.13
Safe Start
This feature will eliminate accidental remote starts, e.g. when children are playing with the
transmitter.
Safe start enabled:
If this feature is enabled, the user must press the
button twice within
3 seconds to remote-start the vehicle.
Swap start (2-way remote):
If this feature is enabled;
1.
Press and release the
AUX
button.
2.
The
button on the transmitter will light up.
3.
While it is lit, press
to remote start the car.
The
AUX 2
output can be activated by pressing the
button.
Swap start (1-way remote):
If this feature is enabled;
1.
Rapidly press
AUX
twice. The remote’s LED will start flashing.
2.
While the LED is flashing, press
to remote start the car.
The
AUX 2
output can be activated by pressing the
button.
Engine Run Time
If you have a gas engine, your Remote Car Starter can be programmed to run the engine for 3, 15,
or 25 minutes (15 minutes by default). If you have a diesel engine, the Remote Car Starter can be
programmed to run the engine for 8, 20, or 30 minutes (20 minutes default).
Turbo Mode
If Turbo Mode is configured at installation, it will allow a turbocharger to idle down after the user
leaves the vehicle: the unit will take over the vehicle and keep it running for 60 seconds (or until it
is shut down by remote control), then shut down the engine.
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, proceed as follows to set the system to Turbo Mode:
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 Turbo
mode.
2.
Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. The engine will continue running.
3.
Exit the vehicle and close all doors, hood and trunk.
4.
Press the
button; this will lock the doors, arm the OEM-style alarm (if
configured) and confirm that the vehicle is in Turbo Mode.
5.
The engine will shut down after 60 seconds.
I
f your vehicle has a manual transmission
,
follow all steps of the
Ready Mode
routine
(page-7)
to
activate Turbo Mode. At the last step, press either:
x
to lock the doors and have the engine shut down after 60 seconds;
The parking lights will flash 3 times and remain lit.
The OEM-style alarm and starter kill (if configured) will be armed.
x
to unlock the doors and have the engine shut down after 60 seconds;
The parking lights will flash 3 times and remain lit.
x
to shut down the engine without affecting the doors.
Note:
The vehicle will enter Ready Mode once the engine run time expires.
P.8
User Guide
Driving Off
With the vehicle running remotely, press the
button to disarm the starter kill (if installed) and
unlock the doors. Enter the vehicle and do the following:
1.
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.)
2.
Press the brake pedal to disengage the remote starter unit.
You are now ready to drive off.
Note:
On some Push-To-Start (PTS) vehicles, no takeover is possible as pressing the brakes will
shut the engine down. Please talk to your technician to determine if the “Takeover mode” can be
set for your vehicle.
Remote Starter Features
Remote Door Locks
If your Remote Car Starter was installed with the Remote Door Locks option, you will have the
convenience of remote keyless entry.
To LOCK your doors and ARM the system:
1.
Press and hold the
button for approx. 1 sec.
2.
The remote will beep once to confirm locking of the doors.
To UNLOCK
your doors and DISARM the system:
1.
Press and hold the
button for approx. 1 sec.
2.
The remote will beep twice to confirm unlocking of the doors.
Remote Trunk Release
If your system was installed with the Remote Trunk Release option, you can open your trunk by
pressing the
button until the remote beeps once. In addition, this will also disarm the OEM-
style alarm (if installed).
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.
