User guide
P.7
RemoteStarterFeatures
RemoteDoorLocks
Note:
This feature is only available if button
is programmed as
LOCK
or
UNLOCK.
If your system 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 (if installed):
1.
Press and hold the
button for approx. 1 sec.
2.
The parking lights will flash once to confirm locking of the doors and arming of the Starter Kill.
To
UNLOCK
your doors and
DISARM
the system (if installed):
1.
Press and hold the
button for approx. 1 sec.
2.
The parking lights will flash twice and the LED will go out to confirm unlocking of the doors
and that the Starter Kill feature is disarmed.
RemoteTrunkRelease
If your system was installed with the Remote Trunk Release option, you can open your trunk by
pressing the
&
simultaneously for 3 seconds on the remote transmitter.
IdleMode
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
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 and to arm the starter kill (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.
b.
Once the key is in the ON position
, press on the brake pedal to put the transmission in
gear. Pressing the brake pedal at this step will cancel the remote starter takeover.
c.
Drive off.
If your vehicle has a manual transmission, Idle Mode can be activated through the same routine as
that used for
Ready Mode (page 4)
; at the last step, press the
&
buttons together to
lock the doors and leave the engine running.
NEW FEATURE –
Push-To-Start Idle Mode
This feature is a variation of “Idle mode”, but made specifically for Push-To-Start vehicles, with
automatic or manual transmissions. (Consult your installer for availability of this feature.) Follow the
P.6
User Guide
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.
Arminganddisarmingthestarterkill(ifinstalled)
This added security feature will prevent the vehicle from starting with the Ignition key when the
starter kill is armed. If the system was installed with the starter kill option, the vehicle will not be
able to start with the key unless the system has been unlocked first or put into Valet Mode
(page 8).
Note:
If the Starter Kill is installed, the vehicle will benefit from a protection against starter motor
damage that could occur after remote-starting the engine should the user, by force of habit, turn
the ignition key to the
CRANK
position.
The Starter Kill (if installed) can be configured by the installer either to
Passive Mode
(so as to arm
automatically) or
Active Mode
(so as to require the user’s intervention for arming). By default, the
Remote Car Starter is configured to
Passive Mode
.
Note:
This feature is only available if the
button is configured as
LOCK
or
UNLOCK
.
Passive mode:
To
arm
the Starter Kill:
x
Press the
button on the transmitter.
OR
x
Let the Starter Kill arm automatically 1 minute (by default) or 3 minutes (if configured this way)
after the ignition is turned
OFF
or once the last door is closed (if the doors are monitored).
x
The LED on the antenna will remain OFF during the countdown preceding the activation
of the Starter Kill.
x
Once the activation countdown expires, the LED will flash slowly to indicate that the
Starter Kill is now armed.
To
disarm
the Starter Kill:
x
Press the
button on the transmitter.
x
The Starter Kill will automatically rearm itself after 1 minute (by default) or 3 minutes (if
configured this way) if no door is left opened (if the doors are monitored) and the ignition
is
not
turned
ON
.
Active Mode:
To arm the Starter Kill:
x
Press the
button on the transmitter.
x
The parking lights will flash once.
x
The LED on the antenna will flash slowly.
x
If remote door locks are installed, this will also lock the doors.
To disarm the Starter Kill:
x
Press the
button on the transmitter.
x
The parking lights will flash twice.
x
The LED on the antenna will remain
OFF
.
x
If remote door locks are installed, this will also unlock the doors.
