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O N E - W A Y   F M  

A U T O M A T I C / M A N U A L

 

T R A N S M I S S I O N  

R E M O T E   S T A R T E R

 

INDUSTRY CANADA USER NOTICE: 

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must 

accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the 

equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication. 

NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to 
this equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment 

Doc#: 110912 

Rev:1.1 

© 2011 

- PS-3655EFM - 

- FcN - 

Canada 

 
 

PS-3655EFM 

 

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 the NEUTRAL 
position and the parking brake is engaged in order to avoid accidents 
upon remote starting. 
b) Automatic transmission: When leaving the vehicle, it is the user’s 
responsibility to ensure that the gearshift lever is in “Park” in order to 
avoid accidents upon remote starting. 
(Note: Make sure that the automatic vehicle cannot start in "Drive".) 

2.

 

It is the user's responsibility to ensure that the remote starter is 
disabled or put into valet mode before servicing. 

 

Designed & engineered in Canada 

 

 

 


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P.2 User 

Guide

 

Table of Contents

Government regulations .................................................................................................................. 4

 

Introduction with SmartStart™  

............................................................................................. 

4

 

Using the Remote Control ............................................................................................................... 5

 

Vehicle Presets ................................................................................................................................. 5

 

Heater ........................................................................................................................................... 5

 

Windshield Wipers & Radio & Headlights ..................................................................................... 5

 

Arming and disarming the starter kill (if installed) ....................................................................... 5

 

Remote-Starting Your Vehicle ......................................................................................................... 6

 

Setting Your Vehicle in to Ready Mode ........................................................................................ 6

 

Remote-starting ............................................................................................................................ 7

 

Driving Off ..................................................................................................................................... 7

 

Remote Starter Features .................................................................................................................. 8

 

Remote Door Locks ...................................................................................................................... 8

 

Remote Trunk Release ................................................................................................................. 8

 

Idle Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 8

 

Valet Mode .................................................................................................................................... 9

 

Panic Mode ................................................................................................................................. 10

 

Quick Lockout

TM

 .......................................................................................................................... 10

 

Cold Weather Mode .................................................................................................................... 10

 

Extended Run Time .................................................................................................................... 11

 

Disable/Enable LED flashing ...................................................................................................... 11

 

Constant output .......................................................................................................................... 11

 

Advanced Features: Installation-programmable Options .......................................................... 11

 

Ignition-controlled Door Locks .................................................................................................... 11

 

Secure Lock ................................................................................................................................ 12

 

Safe Start .................................................................................................................................... 12

 

Engine Run Time ........................................................................................................................ 12

 

Turbo Mode ................................................................................................................................ 12

 

“Home Valet

TM

” Mode ................................................................................................................. 13

 

AUX 1 .......................................................................................................................................... 13

 

Horn Chirp Timing ....................................................................................................................... 13

 

Multi-car Operation ..................................................................................................................... 13

 

AUX 2 .......................................................................................................................................... 14

 

OEM-Style Alarm ........................................................................................................................ 14

 

Intrusion Codes via horn ............................................................................................................. 14

 

Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range ................................................................................. 15

 

Diagnostics – Parking Light Flash Table ..................................................................................... 15

 

 

 


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User guide 

P.3

 

 

 

What is EncryptR™ Technology? 

EncryptR™ employs proprietary encryption software that sends unique codes from the 
remote starter to the ADS-TB or ADS-AL-CA bypass module that cannot be replicated or 
reversed with hi-tech equipment. 

The EncryptR™ communication exchanged between the remote starter and the ADS bypass 
module is best described as a “secret handshake” that is never the same and changes every 
time it is used. 

Since the command / communication is never exchanged in the same way twice, it is 
impossible even for expert thieves to duplicate and it ensures the best possible security for 
the remote starter system. 

Added Security 

Every installation of a Polarstart remote starter used in conjunction with an ADS-TB or an 
ADS-AL-CA with the EncryptR™ Technology comes with a Limited Anti-Theft Warranty 
covering up to $2,000 in the event of theft.  In order to qualify, upon completion of the 
installation, your installer should go on-line to 

www.encryptr.com

 and fill out the Limited anti-

theft warranty form. A copy should be printed and given to you for your records.  Within ten 
(10) working days a pair of holographic stickers will be mailed to you. Upon receiving them, 
you must ensure to affix them to both front-side windows of your vehicle. 

Holographic stickers to be affixed to both front-side windows. 
 

 

 

 

 

 


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P.4

 

User Guide 

Government

 

regulations

 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 
 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate 
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures: 

 

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

 

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

 

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected. 

 

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

 
This device complies with the Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification RSS 210. Its use is 
authorized only on a no-interference, no-protection basis; in other words, this device must not be 
used if it is determined that it causes harmful interferences to services authorized by IC. In 
addition, the user of this device must accept any radio interface that 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 door (commodity features), the Safe Start children safety 
feature and SmartStart™. 
SmartStart™ is a groundbreaking technology that enables your remote starter features to be 
accessed by your smartphone. Features include keyless entry, trunk release, panic, remote 
start/stop toggle and alarm notifications

1

Note: SmartStart™ must be professionally installed. For 

more information, see your nearest authorised Directed Canada dealer. 
With many advanced functions, this product will satisfy any one of your expectations from high-end 
commodity and security systems, without neglecting any standard feature commonly offered by 
entry-level starters. 

 

 

                                                                        

1

 Certain conditions apply. See your authorised Directed Canada dealer. 

 


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User guide 

P.5

 

Using

 

the

 

Remote

 

Control

 

Your Remote Car Starter is equipped with a 5-button multi-channel remote control. It can operate 
two independent vehicles equipped with a Remote Car Starter (see Multi-Car Operation page 13
later in this Guide, for second-car transmitter functions). 
The functions of the transmitter are as follows: 

 

LOCK: Locks the DOORS and arms the 
STARTER KILL (if installed).. 

(Image as reference only)

 

 

UNLOCK:  Unlocks the DOORS and 
disarms the STARTER KILL (if installed). 
Activates the AUX 1 output if Priority 
Door Access is configured. 

 

TRUNK: Opens the TRUNK or activates 
the AUX 3 output. 
Note: Trunk option must be installed. 

 

START/STOP: Remote starts or stops 
the engine. Gets the system into Cold 
Weather mode by pressing the AUX 
button and then pressing and holding the 
START/STOP button for 3 

seconds. 

Note: Icon may vary. 

AUX 

AUX: This button serves as a second 
function button. 
This button allows assigning different 
functions to any of the other four buttons. 

Vehicle

 

Presets

 

Heater

 

When leaving the vehicle it is recommended to preset the accessory controls in preparation for the 
next remote start. Settings for the blower motor (fan), front and rear, should not be left on HIGH. It 
is recommended to leave the settings on LOW or MEDIUM instead. 

Windshield

 

Wipers

 

&

 

Radio

 

&

 

Headlights

 

Certain vehicles require the radio and / or windshield wiper and / or headlight circuits to become 
energized while running under remote start. When leaving the vehicle you must ensure that the 
windshield wiper and headlight switches are OFF. Leaving the headlight switch ON on certain 
types of vehicles could cause them to remain ON even after remote starter shut down, resulting in 
a dead battery. 

Arming

 

and

 

disarming

 

the

 

starter

 

kill

 

(if

 

installed)

 

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 9).
 

 


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P.6

 

User Guide 

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. 

Passive mode: 
To arm the Starter Kill: 

 

Press the 

 button on the transmitter. 

OR 

 

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).  

 

The LED on the antenna will flash quickly during the countdown preceding the activation 
of the Starter Kill. 

 

Once the activation countdown expires, the LED will send a series of quick double 
flashes to indicate that the Starter Kill is now armed. 

To disarm the Starter Kill: 

 

Press the 

 button on the transmitter. 

 

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: 

 

Press the 

 button on the transmitter. 

 

The parking lights will flash once. 

 

The LED on the antenna will flash slowly. 

 

If remote door locks are installed, this will also lock the doors and arm the OEM-style 
alarm (if configured). 

To disarm the Starter Kill: 

 

Press the 

 button on the transmitter. 

 

The parking lights will flash twice. 

 

The LED on the antenna will remain OFF

 

If remote door locks are installed, this will also unlock the doors and disarm the OEM-
style alarm (if configured). 

Remote

­

Starting

 

Your

 

Vehicle

 

Setting

 

Your

 

Vehicle

 

in

 

to

 

Ready

 

Mode

 

If your vehicle has a manual transmission you must read the following indications. The unit must 
first be set to Ready Mode in order to start the vehicle by remote. If the unit is not set to Ready 
Mode, it cannot remote start the vehicle. Please note that Ready Mode can be enabled by the 
remote or the handbrake, depending on the option that was selected by your installer. Therefore, 
you must follow the appropriate procedure between the two described below in order to set your 
vehicle into Ready Mode. 

 


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User guide 

P.7

 

Once the system is set to Ready Mode, the vehicle can be remote started and stopped at any time. 
The system will exit Ready Mode if a door, the hood or the trunk is opened, if the brake pedal is 
pressed, if the parking brake is disengaged or if the ignition key is turned to the IGNITION ON 
(RUN)
 position. 

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 

 or 

 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. 

6.

 

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; 

a.

 

 to lock the doors and shut 

down the engine; 

b.

 

 to unlock the doors and 

shut down the engine; 

c.

 

 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! 

7.

 

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 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 remotely, press the 

 button to disarm the starter kill (if installed) and 

unlock the doors. Enter the vehicle and do the following: 

 


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P.8

 

User Guide 

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 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 starter kill (if installed): 

1.

 

Press and hold the 

 

button for approx. 1 sec. 

2.

 

The parking lights will flash once to confirm that the doors have been locked. 

To UNLOCK your doors and disarm the starter kill (if installed): 

1.

 

Press and hold the 

 button for approx. 1 sec. 

2.

 

The parking lights will flash twice to confirm that the doors have been unlocked. 

Remote

 

Trunk

 

Release

 

If your system was installed with the Remote Trunk Release option, you can open your trunk by 
pressing the 

 button for 3 seconds on the remote transmitter. 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.  
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, proceed as follows to set the system to Idle 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 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 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. 

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. 

 


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User guide 

P.9

 

If your vehicle has a manual transmission, Idle Mode can be activated through the same routine 
as that used for Ready Mode (page-6); at the last step, press 

 button to lock the doors, arm the 

system 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 
same steps as the normal Idle Mode procedure, except for when re-entering the vehicle while the 
engine is running; 

1.

 

Press unlock 

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. 

Valet

 

Mode

 

When the vehicle is in Valet Mode, the remote starter and alarm 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. 
 
Any of the following features will put the remote car starter into Valet Mode: 
Ignition Valet:
 This feature allows you to set Valet Mode using the ignition key. 
Remote Valet: This feature allows you to set Valet Mode using the transmitter. 
 

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. 

Using the TRANSMITTER (Remote Valet Mode): 
1.

 

Press the 

 and 

 buttons simultaneously until the parking lights flash 3 times

2.

 

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 twice

2.

 

Turn the ignition OFF. 

3.

 

The LED on the antenna will flash rapidly, indicating that the vehicle is now out of Valet 
mode. 

 


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P.10

 

User Guide 

Using the TRANSMITTER (Remote Valet Mode): 
1.

 

Press the 

 and 

 buttons simultaneously until the parking lights flash twice

2.

 

The LED on the antenna will flash rapidly, 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

Panic

 

Mode

 

Note:  Panic mode can only be activated if the horn has been adequately configured by the 
installer. 
In an emergency situation, you can activate panic mode by pressing and holding the AUX button 
for more than 3 seconds, until the horn starts honking. If the vehicle is under a remote start, the 
engine will shutdown automatically before setting off the horn. You can stop the horn by pressing: 

 (this will lock your doors and deactivate panic mode), or 

 (this will unlock your doors and deactivate panic mode). 

Furthermore, the panic mode can be stopped by activating Valet Mode (page 9) 
 
* Panic Mode will automatically shut down after 30 sec. 

Quick

 

Lockout

TM

 

(Also called Secure Panic.) For fast protection in emergency situations, the system will LOCK all 
doors when you press the brake pedal while you hear the Horn sounding. (Quick Lockout is only 
available when panic mode has been set off.) 

Cold

 

Weather

 

Mode

 

If the vehicle has a manual transmission,  Ready mode  (page 6)  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: 

 

Rapidly press AUX twice. The remote’s LED will start flashing. 

 

Press and hold   until the parking lights will flash for 2 seconds, pause, and then flash 
3 times. 

To exit Cold Weather Mode, do any one of the following actions: 

 

Open the hood. 

 

Start the engine by remote. 

 

Turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position. 

 

Rapidly press AUX twice. The re mote’s LED will start flashing. 

 

Press and hold   until the parking lights will flash for 2 seconds, pause, and then 

 flash 

twice

If Safe Start is enabled, you can activate Cold Weather Mode by: 

 

Pressing and releasing the   button, then; 

 

Pressing and holding the   button until the parking lights flash 3 times. 

 

 


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To verify whether the system is in Cold Weather Mode: 

 

(Automatic transmissions only) Press the brake pedal: If the vehicle is in Cold Weather 
mode, the parking lights will remain ON while the brake pedal is pressed. 

Extended

 

Run

 

Time

 

With the vehicle running under a remote start, pressing and holding the   button for more than 
3 seconds will reset the run time counter to zero and restart the run time cycle from the beginning. 

 

The horn (if programmed) will honk once; 

 

The parking lights will flash slowly 3 times then remain lit. 

To stop the vehicle at any moment, simply press the   button. This procedure can only be carried 
out once per remote start. 
 
Example:
 If your Module is programmed for a runtime of 3 minutes and your vehicle has been 

running for 2 minutes already, pressing the   button will reset the counter to zero and the Engine 
will run for another cycle (in this case, 3 minutes). 

Disable/Enable

 

LED

 

flashing

 

To disable the LED: Press 

 and 

 simultaneously until the parking lights flash 3 times

To Enable the LED: Press 

 and 

 simultaneously until the parking lights flash once

Constant

 

output

 

Pressing and holding the 

 button for more than 3 seconds will lock 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 up the windows – Please 
refer to your installer to see if your vehicle is compatible with this option. 

Pressing and 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. 

Advanced

 

Features:

 

Installation

­

programmable

 

Options

 

The Remote Car Starter was designed with flexibility and OEM integration in mind. With its 
programmable options, this unit can single-handedly control nearly any electrical system in your 
vehicle. 
Caution: The programming of your system should be left to a professional. Changing any one of 
the settings may affect the operation of your Remote Car Starter. 

Ignition

­

controlled

 

Door

 

Locks

 

This is an added security feature. If your Remote Car Starter was installed with the Ignition-
Controlled Door Locks option, the doors will automatically lock as soon as the ignition key is turned 
to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position while the brakes are pressed. The remote car starter will also 
lock any door that was unlocked and opened (then closed) the next time the brake pedal is pressed 
(only when doors are monitored). When the key is turned to the OFF position, the doors will 
automatically be unlocked. 

 


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User Guide 

Secure

 

Lock

 

(Disabled by default.) Before your vehicle can be remote-started, the factory security system must 
first be disarmed. The Secure Lock feature may be required on certain vehicle models with factory 
security systems that automatically unlock the doors when the security system is disarmed. 
To keep your vehicle protected when the factory security system is disarmed for a remote start, 
Secure Lock will relock your doors as soon as the vehicle is started. Once the engine is shut down 
by remote or after its runtime has expired, Secure Lock will also rearm your factory security system 
and relock the doors. 

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: 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

 

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 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. 

If your vehicle has a manual transmissionfollow all steps of the Ready Mode routine (page-6) to 
activate Turbo Mode. At the last step,  

 

Press 

 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. 

 

Press   to unlock the doors and have the engine shut down after 60 seconds; 

 

The parking lights will flash 3 times and remain lit. 

 

Press   to shut down the engine without affecting the doors. 

Note: The vehicle will enter Ready Mode once the engine run time expires. 

 


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“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: 

1.

 

Press the 

 or   button. 

2.

 

Within 3 seconds, press the 

 and   buttons simultaneously for 3 sec. 

3.

 

The P-lights will flash once 

To take the system out of home valet mode: 

 

Turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position. 

The system will warn you if someone attempts to start your vehicle while it stands in home valet 
mode. The parking lights will: 

Turn ON then OFF; then 
Flash twice, pause; then 
Flash twice again. 

AUX

 

1

 

Note: This 500 mA negative Aux 1 output can be used for many different applications 

Priority door: 

This great feature allows the user to unlock solely the driver’s door with a single press of the 

 button on the transmitter, and to unlock the other doors, if desired, by pressing the 

 

button for a second time. 
The output will provide a 1-second negative output when the 

 button is pressed a second 

time on the transmitter.   

Horn Confirmation: 

AUX 1 can be programmed to trigger the horn every time the 

 button is pressed, or when 

the 

 button is pressed twice within 3 seconds. When horn confirmation is activated, panic 

mode is enabled. If horn confirmation is disabled, panic mode will not be available. 

Horn

 

Chirp

 

Timing

 

The pulse duration can be configured by your installer (from 5 ms to 200 ms). 

Multi

­

car

 

Operation

 

This option allows the owner of two vehicles, both equipped with the same remote starter model, to 
control both systems with a single remote control. To control the second vehicle: 

Press TRUNK LOCK buttons simultaneously: .................... LOCK 
Press TRUNK UNLOCK simultaneously: ........................... UNLOCK 
Press TRUNK START/STOP simultaneously: ....................  START 
Press TRUNK START/STOP simultaneously: ....................  STOP 

Or 

Press AUX 2X QUICK 

¾

 AUX 

¾

 LOCK: ..............................  LOCK 

Press AUX 2X QUICK 

¾

 AUX 

¾

 UNLOCK:......................... UNLOCK 

Press AUX 2X QUICK 

¾

 AUX 

¾

 START/STOP: ................. START 

 


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Press AUX 2X QUICK 

¾

 AUX 

¾

 START/STOP: ................. STOP 

Press AUX 2X QUICK 

¾

 AUX 

¾

 TRUNK: ........................... TRUNK 

NOTE: Pressing the AUX button 2x quickly causes the LED to flash slowly and to shift to level 1 
(AUX 2, configurable by your installer). Pressing the AUX button 3x quickly causes the LED to 
flash fast and to shift to level 2 (second car operation). 

AUX

 

2

 

If configured at installation, press twice quickly on the AUX button, then once on the 

 button 

while the LED is slowly flashing to activate AUX 2

OEM

­

Style

 

Alarm

 

The OEM-style alarm (if configured by your installer) monitors the doors, hood and ignition switch 
of your vehicle. It will sound the horn if a door or the hood is opened, or if the key is turned in the 
ignition.  

 

To arm the OEM-style alarm, press the 

 button on the transmitter. 

- The OEM-style alarm will ONLY arm if the 

  button on the transmitter is pressed. 

- The LED on the antenna will flash slowly to indicate that the OEM-style alarm is now 
armed.  

 

To disarm the OEM-style alarm, press the 

 button on the transmitter. 

- To stop the horn from sounding if the OEM-style alarm is triggered, press the 

 or 

 button, or put the system in and out of Valet Mode (page-9) 

Intrusion

 

Codes

 

via

 

horn

 

The system monitors the following: 

 

Doors 

 

Hood 

 

Ignition 

Note: If an intrusion has occurred the HORN will sound for a maximum of 1 minute. 

If an intrusion has occurred and 

 pressed, the horn provides an intrusion code corresponding to 

the type of intrusion that occurred. 
Diagnostic table: 
1x = power interruption 

4x = Doors intrusion 

3x = Hood 

6x = Ignition 

 

 

 


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Troubleshooting

 

Poor

 

Transmitting

 

Range

 

Many factors may affect the operating range of the transmitter. Some of these are: 

 

The condition of the battery in the transmitter. 

 

The operating environment (for example: downtown radio-frequency noise, airports, cellular 
phone towers…) 

 

Metal: any type of metal will affect operating range. This includes the metal in the car. 

 

The shape of the vehicle can affect range as well; vans in general have an especially poor 
range. 

 

The shape of the roof in A-pillars brings about considerable radio-frequency deflection (in this 
case the signal from the remote 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. 

 

The range will be significantly lower in a crowded parking lot than in open space. 

 

Always hold the transmitter high, approximately at shoulder height. Holding the transmitter 
against your chin will also increase your range: your head acts as an antenna.  

 

The operating range will be somewhat lower on vehicles equipped with an aftermarket or 
factory alarm. 

Diagnostics

 

 

Parking

 

Light

 

Flash

 

Table

 

Parking lights flashes 

Description 

 

Doors locked. 

 

Trunk released. 

 

Start signal received from the remote. 

 

Runtime has expired 

2 fast 

 

Doors unlocked 

 

Valet mode is deactivated 

2 slow 

 

Shutdown by remote 

4 fast 

 

Shutdown by brake 

 

A remote start was attempted while the brake pedal is engaged. 

3 slow 

 

Runtime is extended. 

3 fast 

 

Valet mode activated. 

10 fast 

 

Shutdown by hood 

 

A remote start was attempted while the hood is open. 

ON 

Î

 twice 

 

Cold weather mode deactivated 

ON 

Î

 3 times 

 

Cold weather mode activated. 

Solid ON 

 

Engine is running under remote start. 

Flash for 30 sec. 

 

Panic mode is triggered. 

Flash for 60 sec. 

 

Alarm is triggered. 

ON 

Î

 twice 

Î

 twice 

 

A remote start was attempted while the system is in home valet.