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General| Installation Required | Yes, professional installation recommended |
|---|---|
| Type | Remote Starter |
| Range | Up to 3000 feet |
| Control | Remote Control |
| Features | Keyless entry, trunk release |
| Remote Buttons | 5 |
| Smartphone Control | Optional (requires additional module) |
Explains the functions of the transmitter buttons for various operations like starting, locking, and unlocking.
Controls vehicle remote start and stop functions using the START button.
Locks doors and arms the anti-theft system.
Unlocks doors and disarms the anti-theft system.
Opens the trunk and deactivates alarm for the trunk zone.
Stops the vehicle remotely using the auxiliary button.
Activates auxiliary function 1.
Activates auxiliary function 2.
Safety warning regarding the importance and verification of the hood pin switch.
Safety warnings for indoor starting and manual transmission vehicles.
Details the steps to start the vehicle remotely for both transmission types.
Recommends pre-setting climate controls and wipers for optimal remote start.
Explains the safety feature for manual transmission vehicles to prevent accidental starts.
Steps for activating Ready Mode using the ignition and brake pedal.
Explains the second method for activating Ready Mode for manual transmissions.
Steps to take when driving the vehicle after it has been remote-started.
Instructions on how to stop the vehicle after a remote start.
How to cancel remote start using a 4-button remote.
How to cancel remote start using a 5-button remote.
Allows the vehicle to run without the key in the ignition for short stops.
Idle mode functionality specifically for manual transmission vehicles.
Steps to activate Idle Mode for manual transmission vehicles.
Cools down the turbo-charger after driving by running the engine for a set duration.
Turbo mode functionality for manual transmission vehicles.
Steps to activate/deactivate Valet Mode using the valet switch in default mode.
Steps to activate/deactivate Valet Mode using the valet switch with a coded entry.
Procedure to activate Valet Mode using the remote transmitter.
Procedure to deactivate Valet Mode using the remote transmitter.
Description of the 2-way remote control and its advanced features.
Details the specific functions and operations of the 5-button remote control.
Explains LED and speaker feedback for various remote commands.
LED/speaker feedback for the LOCK command.
LED/speaker feedback for the UNLOCK command.
LED/speaker feedback for the TRUNK command.
LED/speaker feedback for START/STOP commands.
Describes how the alarm system provides status feedback on the remote.
How to check the vehicle's status (locked, running, etc.) using the remote.
Table showing LED, speaker, and status for vehicle queries.
Steps to activate the Cold Start Timer mode for automatic engine starts.
Methods to deactivate the Cold Start Timer mode.
Using Aux 1 for the driver's side sliding door operation.
Using Aux 2 for the passenger's side sliding door operation.
Steps to lock, unlock, start, or stop a second vehicle with the same remote.
Procedure to lock a second vehicle using the multi-vehicle mode.
Procedure to unlock a second vehicle using the multi-vehicle mode.
Procedure to start or stop a second vehicle using the multi-vehicle mode.
Lists programmable options for system integration during installation.
How to use the remote for locking and unlocking vehicle doors.
Procedure to unlock doors and disarm the alarm system.
Procedure to lock doors and arm the alarm system.
Explains automatic re-arming (passive) versus manual arming (active) modes.
Automatic door locking/unlocking based on ignition status and brake pedal.
Re-arms the OEM anti-theft system after remote start shutdown.
How to remotely open the vehicle's trunk or hatch.
Specifies default runtimes for gas and diesel engines.
How to reset the remote start runtime before it expires.
A safety feature preventing accidental button activation by requiring longer presses.
How the alarm confirms signals audibly or silently.
How the alarm responds to triggers and user input, including shutdown protocols.
Indicates active zones when the alarm is armed.
Option to disable zones that trigger alarms multiple consecutive times.
Details the shock sensor's behavior, including its limitations during remote start.
How to locate the vehicle or activate panic mode using the remote.
How to disable specific sensors that may be too sensitive.
Lists factors affecting the remote transmitter's operating range.
Common reasons and considerations for remote start failures.
Interpreting parking light flashes for remote starter diagnostic codes before starting.
Interpreting parking light flashes for alarm diagnostic codes after disarming.
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