A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, others, is very important. including: Operating this Remote Engine • Safety Labels - on the vehicle. Starter System safely is an •...
Contents Introduction ....................................4 Safety Guidelines ..................................5 Outline of Functions ................................8 Transmission and the Reception Ranges of the Electric Wave ..................... 9 Parts and Their Functions ..............................11 Remote Engine Starter System ............................12 Before Leaving Your Vehicle ..............................14 Starting the Engine ................................
Due to the expertise required to properly install the To take full advantage of your Acura Remote Engine Acura Remote Engine Starter System, we highly Starter System, please read this manual thoroughly. recommend that the installation be performed by a certified technician of your Acura dealer.
Safety Guidelines • Do not start the engine with NOTICE the remote engine starter • Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can rapidly before removing a body cover. accumulate in closed or even The engine and exhaust heat partly enclosed areas. can cause a fire.
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In Case of Loss Use the transmitter only when necessary. If one of your transmitters is ever lost, contact your local Acura Every time a button is pressed, the remote dealer for a replacement. Your system will be reprogrammed to engine starter is consuming battery power.
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Safety Guidelines Handling Transmitter Liquids The transmitter is a sophisticated Never submerge the transmitter in electronic device. water. To maintain optimum system Though this transmitter is water performance, avoid mishandling resistant, do not operate or store it the remote engine starter (e.g., in a place where it can be dropping, throwing).
Outline of Functions Ignition key (Depends on model) • This remote engine • On vehicles equipped with automatic climate control, starter system is the remote engine starter can operate the air Keyless designed to start the conditioner (defroster) and heating wire (rear entry- engine while you are integrated...
Transmission and the Reception Ranges of the Electric Wave • The transmitter range is 400 ft (120 m) 5. When the vehicle contains aftermarket window tint (approximately 600 - 1,500 ft (180 - 6. When another remote engine starter is used nearby. 450 m) in open area).
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Transmission and the Reception Ranges of the Electric Wave • The transmission and the reception ranges of the electric wave change depending on the direction of the transmitter. Generally, to send the electric wave further, operate a transmitter at the height of the shoulder horizontally.
Parts and Their Functions TRANSMITTER • To start engine push and release then push within 2 seconds. DISPLAY ENGINE/ • To extend idling time (20-minute mode) COMMAND push and release then push after engine is BUTTON started. LOCK/START • To stop engine BUTTON push and release then push...
Remote Engine Starter System The remote engine starter will only operate provided all NOTE: the following conditions are met: • After starting the engine in the 10-minute mode, • The gearshift lever is in the “P” (Park) position. restarting of the engine is inhibited for 10 minutes •...
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Remote Engine Starter System The engine stops under the following conditions after starting the engine with the transmitter: • If any of the conditions described before is not met. • 10 or 20 minutes has passed after starting the engine. •...
Before Leaving Your Vehicle Move the gearshift lever to the “P” position. Exit the vehicle and take the ignition key with you. Check that all the doors are closed. Check that the tailgate (or the hatch glass if equipped) or the trunk lid is closed. 5419032K Turn off ignition switch.
Starting the Engine 10-minute mode RECEPTION INDICATOR Push and release the engine/command button on CHECKING the transmitter, then push in the lock/start button ENGINE/ INDICATOR within 2 seconds. COMMAND (Blinking) BUTTON The transmitter emits two rapid beeps and sends a signal to start the engine.
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Starting the Engine 20-minute mode ENGINE After starting the engine, repeat step 1 in RUNNING minute mode. INDICATOR The transmitter emits two rapid beeps and sends a signal to extend the idling time. After extending the idling time, the transmitter emits another sound ENGINE/ twice, and the each indicator is shown on the COMMAND...
Stopping the Engine Push and release the engine/command button on • The engine cannot be stopped with the transmitter the transmitter, then push the unlock/stop button when it was started using the ignition key. within 2 seconds. The transmitter emits a beep, and sends a signal to stop the engine.
To Stop the Engine Automatically The engine automatically stops when the following conditions are met: • 10 or 20 minutes has passed after starting the engine. • The driver-side door is unlocked. • A door is opened. • The brake pedal is depressed. •...
Checking Vehicle Condition You can check the vehicle condition on the transmitter Items that can be checked: display by performing the following operation: • The engine is running • Push the engine/command button 2 times on the transmitter for 1 second or less. Engine is idling /Remaining time of idling/In-car temperature...
Keyless Entry • While the ignition key is in the ignition switch, the transmitter cannot lock and unlock the doors. • The doors cannot lock if any one of the doors is open or the tailgate is open. LOCK When used alone, this button locks the doors and flashes the parking lights once.
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Keyless Entry UNLOCK This button unlocks the door(s). When this button is pressed once, only the driver side door will unlock, and the parking lights will flash twice. Pressing the button again will unlock all the doors and flash the parking lights twice. When the unlock button is pressed, the transmitter emits two rapid beeps and repeats this sound once the door is unlocked.
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Keyless Entry NOTE: • When the door is unlocked, the vehicle setting of driver 1 and 2 varies depending on the selected transmitter. • Carry the transmitter and vehicle key of driver 1 or driver 2 together. • The additional transmitter can be registered as the transmitter of driver 2.
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Keyless Entry PANIC When this button is pressed and held for more than 1 second, the keyless entry system is set to the panic mode. The horn will sound for 30 seconds, and the parking lights and headlights will flash. The transmitter emits beeps, and security/panic indicator is shown on the display.
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Keyless Entry TRUNK or HATCH GLASS RELEASE When this button is pressed and held for more than 1.5 seconds, the trunk lid will open or the hatch glass will open. The transmitter emits beeps, and trunk release indicator is shown on the display.
Optional Items ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTER Any additional transmitters need to be programmed to the ID code in the main unit. Have your Acura dealer reprogram them. The remote engine starter system can accommodate up to a total of two transmitters. When the additional transmitter is registered on the vehicle equipped with keyless memory settings, either of driver 1 or driver 2 can be selected.
Automatic Defrost Function For vehicles equipped with automatic climate control, the feature functions under the following conditions. Ambient temperature Function automatically activates the air conditioner (defroster) to 72°F (22°C) and rear below 45.5°F (7.5°C) defogger/heated door mirror at engine start. 45.5°F (7.5°C) or above automatically activates the air conditioner to 72°F (22°C) (AUTO mode).
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Automatic Defrost Function Checking the current setting of the automatic defrost function Press and hold the engine/command button on the After 5 seconds, a beep sounds and the current transmitter, then holding the unlock/stop button. status displays. Automatic ENGINE/ Blinking defrost COMMAND function ON...
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Automatic Defrost Function Setting the automatic defrost function Press and hold the engine/command button on the After 5 seconds, a beep sounds and the current transmitter, then holding the unlock/stop button. status displays. Blinking ENGINE/ COMMAND BUTTON B127700H Indicates a current setting status UNLOCK/STOP BUTTON After 10 seconds, the screen will switch and short...
Keyless Function During Warm Up If the engine is started using the remote engine starter system, the standard equipment keyless entry will not unlock the doors. For vehicles equipped with the keyless access system, the door can be unlocked with the keyless access remote when the engine is being warmed up by the remote engine starter system.
Link to Vehicle Function Automatic lighting off feature For vehicles equipped with the automatic lighting off feature, when the door is opened with the key during starting the engine with the remote engine starter system, the headlight will not come on. (When the headlight switch is on and during the automatic lighting off feature.) •...
Transmitter Battery Replacement BATTERY Touch your hands to any metal part of the vehicle to COVER discharge any static electricity. Remove the battery cover. Remove the old battery. Install new lithium battery (CR2032) into the transmitter with the positive (+) mark toward the Discharge any battery cover.
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Transmitter Battery Replacement Warning on discharged battery • An indicator will appear on the display when the battery is close to the end of its service life. Replace the battery WEAK BATTERY as soon as possible. (When the battery is good, weak battery indicator is not shown in the display.) INDICATOR NOTE: The battery indicator will only display when the remote battery is weak.
If the engine does not start, have the dealer check and troubleshoot your vehicle before repairing the accessory. Consult with your Acura dealer for the problems other than those listed below and on the following pages. Symptom...
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The panic warning system is not activated. (page 12) Engine Unregistered of immobilizer. does not Input error of ignition ( ). Consult with your Acura dealer. start with Communication error of the vehicle. transmitter. The transmitter battery is discharged. Replace the battery.
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Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Solution and point to be checked The lock/start button is not pressed within 2 Push the lock/start button within 2 seconds Engine seconds of pressing the engine/command after pushing the engine/command button. does not button. (page 15) start with transmitter.
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Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Solution and point to be checked Automatic The automatic defrost function is turned off. Turn on the automatic defrost function. defrost (page 29) function is activated. The ignition key is inserted in the ignition Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
Specifications Transmitter Receiver Type RS-13AC Type RS-13AU Transmitter antenna Built-in antenna Working temperature range –40°F - 185°F (–40°C - 85°C) Consumed electric current 2.5 mA or below waiting for the signal Working temperature range –4°F - 140°F (–20°C - 60°C) Battery used Lithium battery, CR2032 to be received.
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