User guide
P.11
Safe Start
x
Safe start enabled:
If this feature is enabled, the user must press the
button
twice within 3 seconds to remote-start the vehicle. This will eliminate accidental
remote starts, e.g. when children are playing with the transmitter.
x
Swap start:
If this feature is enabled, press
and
simultaneously to remote
start the vehicle. The
AUX 2
output can be activated by pressing the
button.
Engine Run Time
On a gas engine, the Remote Car Starter can be programmed to run the engine for 3, 15, or
25 minutes (15 minutes by default). On a diesel engine, the Remote Car Starter can be
programmed to run the engine for 8, 20, or 30 minutes (20 minutes by 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
icon to activate Idle 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.
If your vehicle has a
manual transmission,
follow all steps of the
Ready Mode
routine
(page-5)
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.
“Home Valet
TM
” Mode
If configured at installation, this feature will remotely set the vehicle to a no-remote-start mode: if
the vehicle is parked indoors there is no danger of it starting accidentally by remote control. If the
vehicle has a manual transmission, it should be set into ready mode before activating the Home
Valet™.
Note:
Once the Home Valet Mode is activated, the vehicle will not start by remote, but the
OEM alarm functions will remain active.
To take the system into home valet mode:
P.6
User Guide
To set the system to Ready Mode:
If Ready Mode is enabled by remote
If Ready Mode is enabled by handbrake
1.
Ensure that all the doors, hood and trunk are closed. Make sure that the gear selector is in the neutral
position.
2.
With the engine already running, apply the parking
brake once and release the brake pedal.
3.
Within 20 sec. of engaging the parking brake,
press and hold
,
or
on the
transmitter (SmartStart™ uses only
).
The parking lights will flash 3 times quickly and
remain lit.
2.
With the engine already running, apply the parking
brake twice within 10sec.
3.
Make sure to release the brake pedal.
The parking lights will flash 3 times quickly and
remain lit.
4.
Remove the key: the engine will keep on running.
5.
Exit the vehicle. All doors should be closed, including the hood and trunk.
NOW THERE ARE THREE POSSIBLE OPTIONS
OPTION 1: No lock
OPTION 2: Manual shut down
(default)
OPTION 3: Automatic shut
down
The engine runs for 8
sec.
before finally shutting down the
engine, without user interaction
The engine keeps going until you press
either;
x
to lock the doors and shut
down the engine;
x
to unlock the doors and shut
down the engine;
x
to shut down the engine without
affecting the doors.
The engine runs for 8 sec. then
locks the doors before finally
shutting down the engine,
without user interaction.
WARNING:
The vehicle is not
armed or locked down.
WARNING:
Engine runs until the pre-
programmed run time expires.
WARNING:
Do not leave your
keys in the vehicle!
6.
The Parking lights will flash twice to indicate Ready mode is set.
Remote-starting
Press the
button for approximately 1 second. The parking lights will turn
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 your vehicle has an automatic transmission and it 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.
Driving Off
With the vehicle running under remote control, press the
button to disarm the Starter Kill and/or
the OEM-style alarm (if installed) and unlock the doors. Enter the vehicle and do the following:
x
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.)
x
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.
