Clifford IntelliStart User manual

WARNING
IntelliStart is designed to be used ONLY on a fuel-injected, gasoline powered
vehicle with an automatic transmission. Installing an IntelliStart accessory on
avehiclethathasamanualtransmissionposesanEXTREMESAFETYRISK!Never
install a Clifford remote engine starting product on a manual transmission
vehicle.
Always exercise good judgment and common sense when using the remote
starter:
NEVER remotely start the vehicle in an enclosed area without sufficient
ventilation.
NEVER allow children access to the remote controls.
NEVER remotely start with a person or pet in the car (exhaust fumes may
leak into the passenger compartment).
In case of transmission slippage, NEVER remotely start the engine if you or
someone else is directly behind or in front of the vehicle.
IntelliStart Automatic Safety and Security Features
1. To assure the safety of anyone working on the engine, IntelliStart will not
start the engine if the vehicle’s hood is open.
2. If a thief opens the hood and the engine is running under IntelliStart’s
control, the system will immediately shut down the engine.
3. If the engine over-revs (e.g., if the throttle is stuck), IntelliStart will
automatically and immediately shut down the engine.
4. If a thief pressed the brake pedal while the ignition switch is “OFF,” the
engine will immediately shut down.
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How to Remotely Start the Engine
Button 2 on your car alarm remote control (or any other button you assign)
will remotely start (or shut down) the engine:
1. Press and hold button 2 until you see your vehicle’s parking lights flash
twice, visually confirming that the remote command to start the engine has
been accepted. (NOTE: A single flash indicates a fault condition, e.g., the
hood is open).
2. Once the engine starts, it and all preset accessories (heater, defroster, A/C
etc.) will run for 20 minutes if the vehicle is left unattended. During that
time the parking lights will remain on as continuing visual confirmation. If
you do not enter and drive the vehicle within 20 minutes, the IntelliStart
automatically shuts down the engine and turns off the parking lights.
3. You may shut down or restart the engine anytime by pressing button 2 again.
To Drive the Car After the Engine Has Been Started Remotely
1. Disarm your car alarm with its remote control.
2. Enter your car, insert your key and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position. (Even if you accidentally turn the switch all the way to “START,”
the StarterGuard feature automatically prevents the starter motor from
“grinding.”)
3. Press the brake pedal. This will automatically deactivate the Remote
Starter and your vehicle will now operate normally.
NOTE: As a security precaution, if you press the brake pedal BEFORE you turn
the ignition switch to “ON,”IntelliStart will immediately shut down the engine.
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Clifford IntelliStart DOs and DON’Ts
DOs
•Park in an open, well-ventilated area.
•Always engage the parking brake.
•Make sure you put the transmission in PARK before shut-
ting down the engine.
•Set the air conditioner, heater, defroster and other accesso-
ries to the desired levels.
•Turn on your vehicle’s “recirculate” feature to warm/cool
the interior more efficiently.
•Before engaging one or both AutoStart features, make
sure the gas tank is full.
DON’Ts
You must always exercise good judgment
and common sense when using the remote starter:
•NEVER remotely start the vehicle in an enclosed area
without sufficient ventilation.
•NEVER allow children access to the remote controls.
•NEVER remotely start with a person or pet in the car (ex-
haust fumes may leak into the passenger compartment).
•In case of transmission slippage, NEVER remotely start
the engine if you or someone else is directly behind or in
front of the vehicle.
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