Remote Engine Start - Safety and Counter-Theft. Avital 6000

Remote Engine Start - Safety and Counter-Theft

I CAUTION: Be sure to read the "WARNING" bulletin on the inside cover of this manual before attempting to operate remote start.

Automatic Safety and Counter-Theft Features

Before remote starting your engine, the AviStart system will automatically perform a safety check to ensure the following conditions have been met:

• Brake pedal is not depressed.

• Engine and ignition are turned "OFF."

• Hood is closed.

After remote starting your engine, the AviStart system will shut off the engine immediately if the ignition is "OFF" and any of the following occurs:

• The hood is opened.

• The engine RPM rises above preset level.

• The brake pedal is pressed.

• The alarm is triggered.

• The remote control START button is pressed.

• The 20 or 30 minute programmable run time expired.

Visual Fault Indication

The AviStart has a built-in fault detection system that automatically scans all of the safety zones, prevents the system from remote starting and provides a visual indication if a fault is detected. The parking lights will flash 1 time if the hood is opened or if the brake pedal is depressed and will not allow the engine to start. If this occurs, bring your vehicle to your authorized Avital dealer for service.

Remote Engine Start - Operation

Your AviStart system will start your vehicle engine with a touch of a button on your AviGlo remote control. To cool or warm the interior of your vehicle before you enter, set the climate control to your preference (heater, defrost or air conditioning) before remote starting. Set the fan to a medium speed (not

maximum). Ensure the vehicle is in "Park" and the key is not in the ignition.

We strongly recommend that you arm the alarm system at all times, especially if you are going to remote start the vehicle.

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To Remote Start the Engine

1. Press the remote control START button for 1-2 seconds, 10-15 minutes before you enter your vehicle (this will allow the climate control time to heat or cool the interior.) The parking lights will flash 2 times, the engine will start and the parking lights will remain on as a visual indication that the engine is running. Five seconds after the engine starts, the doors will automatically lock. If you do not want the doors to automatically lock upon remote start, this feature (Security Start Locks™) can be programmed

OFF. (See the "Programming Table for Systems Features" on page 14.)

If you have a diesel engine, the AviStart will be programmed to start 15 seconds after the parking lights flash 2 times. This will allow time for the glow plugs to heat up. The alarm system will remain armed.

2. If the engine does not remote start, the AviStart system will attempt to start the engine two additional times.

3. If the vehicle is left unattended, the engine will run for 20 minutes and then shut off automatically. You can also program the system to run the engine for 30 minutes. (See the "Programming Table for System Features" on page 14.)

To Operate the Vehicle While Remote Started

1. If the alarm system is armed, press the remote ARM/DISARM button for

1-2 seconds. The alarm will disarm and the doors will unlock.

2. Enter the vehicle (do not touch the brake pedal), turn the ignition key to the "ON" position and then press the brake pedal. Pressing the brake pedal will shut off the remote start and parking lights but the engine will remain running.

3. You can now drive the vehicle.

To Shut Off Remote Start

At any time while the engine is remote started, you can shut off the engine with the remote control by pressing the remote control START button for 1-2 seconds. The engine and parking lights will shut off.

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