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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. 

Summary of Contents for TRANSMISSION REMOTE STARTER

Page 1: ...Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Doc 120821 Rev 1 6 2012 2W FM LED A M HD ME Canada _____________ User Guide WARNING It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to ensure their vehicle is parked in a safe and responsible manner 1 a Manual transmission When leaving the vehicle it is the user s responsibility to ensure that the gearshift lever is in th...

Page 2: ...ockoutTM 10 Cold Weather Mode 10 Extended Run Time 11 Disable Enable LED flashing 11 Constant output 11 Feature Confirmation Chart 12 Advanced Features Installation programmable Options 12 Ignition controlled Door Locks 12 Secure Lock 12 Safe Start 13 Engine Run Time 13 Turbo Mode 13 Home ValetTM Mode 14 AUX 1 14 AUX 2 14 Horn Timing Adjustment 14 Multi car Operation 15 OEM Style Alarm 15 Intrusio...

Page 3: ... may be received even if this interference could affect the operation of the device Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this device Introduction with SmartStart This is a state of the art remote car starter system The system is packed with advanced features such as priority access to the driver s...

Page 4: ...control As a result the direction in which the vehicle is facing in relation to the remote control can affect the range Straight on standing in front of the vehicle generally gives you the greatest range the second best performance is from the back Using the remote control from either side of the vehicle will usually give the lowest range x The range will be significantly lower in a crowded parkin...

Page 5: ...ide Vehicle Status Request The status request feature allows the user to see the status of the vehicle i e if the doors are locked or unlocked or if the vehicle is in cold weather mode home valet mode in valet mode or how much time is left in the run time cycle The following charts Tables 1 2 and 3 indicate the confirmation sequences To retrieve the vehicle status Press and release the AUX button ...

Page 6: ... 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 9 Note If the Starter Kill is installed the vehicle will benefit from a protection against starter motor damage that could occur after...

Page 7: ...own WARNING Engine runs until the pre programmed run time expires WARNING Do not leave your keys in the vehicle 7 The Parking lights will flash twice to indicate Ready mode is set Remote starting 1 Press the button for approximately 1 second and release 2 The remote will beep once 3 The remote will confirm the remote starter s activation by beeping 3 times If your vehicle does not start at the fir...

Page 8: ...ts 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 ...

Page 9: ... indicating that the vehicle has successfully entered Valet mode Using the TRANSMITTER Remote Valet Mode 1 Press and hold the and buttons simultaneously until the remote beeps once pauses then beeps once again Release the buttons 2 The and buttons will flash 3 times 3 The LED on the antenna will stay ON indicating that the vehicle has successfully entered Valet mode P 12 User Guide Feature Confirm...

Page 10: ...d holding the button for more than 3 seconds will unlock all doors and will send a constant pulse as long as the button is held down maximum of 15 seconds This constant pulse can be configured to activate certain functionalities such as rolling down the windows Please refer to your installer to see if your vehicle is compatible with this option P 10 User Guide To take the system out of Valet Mode ...

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