User guide
P.5
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 running, apply the parking
brake once and release the brake pedal.
3. Within 20
sec. of engaging the parking
brake, press and hold on the transmitter
(SmartStart™ uses only the SmartStart™
icon).
The parking lights will flash 3 times quickly
and remain lit. Release the button.
2. With the engine running, apply the parking
brake twice within 10 sec.
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.
THERE ARE THREE POSSIBLE OPTIONS TO COMPLETE READY MODE (programmable
by installer)
OPTION 1: Automatic shut
down without auto lock
OPTION 2: Manual shut
down
(default)
OPTION 3: Automatic shut
down with auto lock
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
(if
option 1 was programmed)
;
x
to shut down the engine
without affecting the doors
(if
option 2 was programmed)
.
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.
Remotestarting
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 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.
DrivingOff
With the vehicle running remotely, press the
button (ONLY if programmed as the
LOCK
or
UNLOCK
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.
P.8
User Guide
same steps as the normal Idle Mode procedure, except for when re-entering the vehicle while the
engine is running;
1.
Press the
button to unlock. (Must be configured as LOCK/UNLOCK by installer.)
2.
Open then close all doors.
3.
You have 1.5 minutes (or 3 minutes) to press on the brake pedal, to get in gear and
drive off.
Note 1:
Pressing on the brake pedal after the allocated (1.5 or 3-min.) period will shut the engine
down.
Note 2:
The engine will continue running until the user re-enters the vehicle or until the expiration
of the run time.
Note 3:
If the pre-programmed run-time expires or if the user shuts down the engine remotely, the
vehicle will enter Ready Mode automatically (manual transmissions only).
Caution!!! Do not leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle standing in Idle Mode.
ValetMode
When the vehicle is in Valet Mode, the remote starter functionalities are disabled. If the vehicle
needs to be serviced, or if you park it indoors, Valet Mode will prevent the engine from being
remote-started accidentally.
Ignition Valet:
This feature allows you to set Valet Mode using the ignition key.
To put the system into Valet Mode using the KEY (Ignition Valet Mode):
1.
Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch. Within 10 sec., cycle the ignition key to the
IGNITION/RUN
and
OFF
positions 5 times until the parking lights flash
3 times
.
2.
Turn the ignition
OFF
.
3.
The LED on the antenna will stay
ON
indicating that the vehicle has successfully entered
Valet mode.
To take the system out of Valet Mode using the KEY (Ignition Valet Mode):
1.
Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch. Within 10 sec., cycle the ignition key to the
IGNITION/RUN
and
OFF
positions 5 times until the parking lights flash
2 times
.
2.
Turn the ignition
OFF
.
3.
The LED on the antenna will switch
OFF
indicating that the vehicle is now out of Valet mode.
If someone attempted to remote-start the vehicle while in Valet Mode; the parking lights will turn
ON
, then
OFF
, then will flash
twice
.
ColdWeatherMode
If the vehicle has a manual transmission,
Ready mode (page 4)
should be set before entering
Cold Weather mode. When Cold Weather Mode is active, the engine starts every 2 hours and runs
for 3 minutes (or for 8 or 20 minutes with diesel engines). Cold Weather Mode automatically ends
after 24 hours (or 12 starts).
To enter Cold Weather Mode:
x
Press and hold the
button for at least 3 seconds
x
The parking lights will flash for 2 seconds, pause, then
flash 3 times.
OR
x
If
was programmed as
LOCK
&
UNLOCK
by your installer, press and hold the
button for at least 3 seconds until the parking lights will flash for 2 seconds, pause,
and then flash 3 times.
