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World-Class Auto Security Smart Remote Starter Owner's Manual...
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In stall ing a Smart Re mote Starter III on a ve hi cle that has a man ual trans mis sion poses an EX TREME SAFETY RISK! Never in stall a Clif ford re mote en gine start ing prod uct on a man ual trans mis sion ve hi cle.
Stan dard Fea tures of the Smart Re mote Starter III ....2 Smart Re mote Starter III DOs and DON’Ts ....5 Your 4- button/12- channel re mote con trols .
Remotely activate an optional trunk release. If your vehicle has a factory-installed theft deterrent device, your Smart Remote Starter III can be set to transform it into a completely remote controlled vehicle security system. Automatic Safety Checks —...
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Smart Remote Starter III. Remote Door Locking/Unlocking Starter III remote control from up to 300 feet away will lock all the vehicle doors. Remote door locking is visually confirmed by two flashes of the parking lights. Press again and the doors will unlock, which is confirmed with a single parking light flash.
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(may require optional parts). Remote Controlled Headlight Activation Capability and from the vehicle, one press of a button on your Smart Remote Starter III remote control will turn on your vehicle’s headlights for any duration of your choice between one second and two minutes (requires an optional relay).
Re mote Start ing DOs and DON’Ts Park in an open, well-ventilated area. Always engage the parking brake. Make sure you put the transmission in PARK before shutting down the engine. Set the air conditioner, heater, defroster and other accessories to the desired levels.
Your 4-button/12-channel remote controls The 4-button/12-channel remote controls are ultra-sophisticated miniature radio transmitters powered by a tiny 12-volt battery. Range is up to 300 feet. A weak remote control battery will reduce range, as will electrical and radio interference. You will use your remote control to remotely start the engine, lock and unlock the doors, activate AutoStart features, and command options such as a remote trunk release, headlight activation, power window/sunroof closure and/or electric garage door interface.
While the engine idles, the parking lights will be illuminated for on-going visual confirmation. When the engine is running under the control of your Smart Remote Starter III, you may, if you wish, shut down the engine by again pressing button 2.
“ON” po si - tion, the Smart Re mote Starter III will im me di ately shut down the en gine. ShortStop This is a great feature when you need to make a stop at a convenience store or to make a quick delivery.
(and thus activate the starter interrupt). Thirty seconds after you park your car, exit and shut all the doors, the Smart Remote Starter III will automatically (“passively”) activate the starter interrupt (if a door is re-opened during the 30-second countdown, the countdown will resume from the start once all doors are closed).
“hidden” valet switch. Your Smart Remote Starter III has safeguards that absolutely ensure that a thief cannot enable the valet mode as a way of “turning off” your system’s starter interrupt. How? To enable valet mode, the driver must first enter a secret valet code on the PlainView switch.
Setting your own secret valet code Since all Clifford systems have the same factory-set code, it is highly advisable that you set your own valet code. You may choose any 1-, 2-, or 3-digit code that does not have any zeros.
AutoStart Temperature Mode: Whenever you wish, you may set your Smart Remote Starter III to AutoStart the vehicle if the engine temperature drops below 15°F (-9°C). The system will idle the engine for 30 minutes or until you enter and drive, whichever occurs first.
User- selectable fea tures Your Smart Remote Starter III system comes from the factory with all of its features pre-programmed as noted in the following table. No programming is required, but if you wish to change any of the settings, just use the procedure below. To restore the feature to its factory setting, just repeat the procedure: 1.
Smart Re mote Starter III is cov ered by one or more of the fol low ing Clif ford Elec tron ics pat ents: 4,158,874; 4,233,642; 4,327,444; 4,383,242;...