Megalarm MEGA 250 User manual

MEGA 250
REMOTE ENGINE STARTER WITH
KEYLESS ENTRY
Operation Manual
MEGATRONIX
CHATSWORTH, CA U.S.A.
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OPERATION:
A. REGULAR TRANSMITTER OPERATION:
Transmitter Button System Function Remark
Lock Doors & Arm System
(3-second) Panic function Press and Hold for 3 seconds
Unlock Doors & Disarm System
-Two Steps Door Unlock & Disarm System Press twice within 3 seconds.
+ Silent Doors Lock / Unlock
(2-second) Channel 3 (Trunk) Timer Control Press and Hold for 2 seconds
-Car Locator
+Channel 4 Control Output
-Activate or Turn Off The Remote Start Press twice within 3 seconds.
B. LED display:
LED Function
Off Disarmed
Slow flash Armed
On (solid) Valet Mode
C. CHIRP INDICATORS: D. PARKING LIGHT:
Chirp Function Parking light Function
1 Chirp Arm 1 Flash Arm
2 Chirps Disarm 2 Flashes Disarm
6 Chirps Car Locator 12 Flashes Car Locator
Constant On Under Remote Start
E. ALARM OPERATING CONDITION:
Horn Parking Light LED Doors Starter Dome Light
1. Arming 1 Chirps 1 Flash Slow Flash Locking Disable
2. Disarming 2 Chirps 2 Flashes Off Unlocking Turns on for-30 second
3. Panic Alarming Flashes Flashes
4. Car Locator 6 Chirps 12 Flashes
F. ACTIVE LOCK & ARM:
1. Press button on the transmitter.
2. The horn will chirp once and parking light will flash once indicating that the system is now armed. The
vehicle doors will lock upon arming when interfaced with the security system.
SILENT ARMING / DISARMING: Press and buttons at the same time on the transmitter will arm or
disarm your security system, No chirp sound will be heard, arm / disarm confirmation will be through the
vehicles parking lights only.
G. ACTIVE UNLOCK & DISARM:
1. Press button on the transmitter.
2. The horn will chirp twice and parking light will flash twice to indicating that the security system is now
disarmed. The vehicle doors will unlock and dome light wills turns on for 30 seconds upon disarming
when interfaced with the security system.
PATHWAY ILLUMINATION (See Alarm Feature “I - 2” Programming): This feature turns the parking light
“ON” for 30 seconds upon a unlock signal and for 10 seconds upon the lock signal.
TWO STEPS DOOR UNLOCK This feature will independently unlock the drives door only when disarming
the security system. Pushing the button a second time within 3 seconds will unlock the entire vehicle.
H. DISARMING WITHOUT A TRANSMITTER
The Override function may be used if the remote transmitter is lost or inoperative.
1. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to 'ON’ position.
2. Within 10 seconds push and release the valet switch
The alarm will enter the disarm mode. You can now start and operate the vehicle normally.
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I. VALET MODE: (System in Disarm or Valet mode)
The valet switch allows you to temporarily bypass all alarm function, eliminating the need to hand your
transmitter to parking attendants or garage mechanics. When the system is in valet mode, all alarm
function and remote start function are bypassed, however the remote panic feature and remote door locks
will remain operational. To use the valet mode, the system must first be disarmed either by using you
remote transmitter, or by operating the Manual override sequence.
Enter Valet Mode:
1. From the disarmed condition, turn the ignition to “ON” position.
2. Push and hold valet switch for 2 seconds until the LED turns on. The LED wills remain on as long as the
system is in 'valet mode'.
Exit Valet Mode:
1. Return to normal operation, turn ignition 'on'.
2. Push and hold valet switch for 2 seconds, The LED wills turns off indicate the system are exiting the
valet mode.
J. PANIC FUNCTION:
The transmitter can be used as a remote panic switch to manually trigger the alarm in case emergency.
1. Press and hold the button for 3 second. The alarm will immediately sound.
2. During panic mode, the normal function of this transmitter button will be suspended. The and
buttons can be used to lock and unlock the doors (if the option is installed), however once the button
is pressed, the vehicle’s starter disable device, (where installed) will be enable allowing the vehicle to
start.
3. To stop the alarm, press and hold or button on the transmitter again for 3 seconds. Also if any
transmitter buttons other than or button is pressed and released, the panic mode will be turned
off immediately.
4. If the button is not pressed, the alarm will automatically stop after 30 seconds.
K. DOME LIGHT CONVENIENCE DELAY & SUPERVISION
The alarm with a unique feature which will turn on your vehicle dome light as following:
1. Upon disarming, the interior lights will remain on for 30 seconds.
2. If the vehicle is intruded, the interior light will flash for the same duration as the siren.
Note: Turn on the ignition switch or arm the alarm will turn off the dome light.
L. IGNITION CONTROL DOOR LOCKS. (See Alarm Feature II – 2 Programming).
If the vehicles door locks have been interfaced to the security system, the system will automatically lock
the vehicle's doors when the ignition is turned “ON” and /or unlock the vehicle’s doors when the ignition is
turned “OFF”.
M. CHANNEL 3 (TRUNK RELEASE) OUTPUT
Press and hold button on transmitter for two seconds to remote control the trunk release or other
electric devices.
N. CHANNEL 4 OUTPUT (See Alarm Feature I – 4/5 Programming)
Press and buttons at the same time to remote control the optional electrical device. The device
will 'on' when the button(s) press continuously, and 'off' when the button(s) released.
O. CAR LOCATOR
Press button twice with 3 seconds to active car locator function. The horn will chirp 6 times. The
parking light will flash 12 times, for you to easily locate your car.
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REMOTE START OPERATION:
WARNINGS:
As with any product that performs automatic functions, there are certain safety precautions that you must
practice and be aware of.
1. Keep the transmitter out of children’s reach.
2. Do not leave anyone in the vehicle while running on remote control.
3. Alert servicing personnel that the vehicle can be started automatically.
4. Do not start the vehicle by remote while it’s in an enclosed area or garage.
5. Always apply the parking brake and lock the vehicle as you exit the vehicle.
6. Should the unit malfunction, disconnect the fuse until the problem is corrected.
7. The use and operations of this system is the sole responsibility of the operator.
8. Some areas may have local ordinances that prohibit leaving a vehicle running on public streets.
A. TO REMOTE START THE VEHICLE:
When you want to start your vehicle,
1. Press button twice on the transmitter.
2. The parking light will activate to indicate the remote start received the signal.
3. The engine will start approximately 5 seconds.
4. Once the engine is running, after couple seconds the parking light will turn on again and climate
controls will activate and adjust the vehicles interior temperature to your preset setting.
5. The vehicle will run for 5 to 30 minute cycle and automatically shut down.
NOTE:
The Remote Start Unit will not start the vehicle if any one of the following conditions exists:
1. The hood is opened.
2. The brake pedal is pressed.
3. Move the optional remote start enable toggle switch to OFF position. (If installed)
4. The gear selector is in any gear other then “PARK” or “NEUTRAL”
SAFE START (Child safety mode) (See Start Feature I – 5 Programming.)
Factory defaults setting to press the button twice on the transmitter to start the vehicle. Programming
this feature to eliminate an accidental remote start, when kids enter this transmitter, it enquires:
The user presses the transmitter and buttons at the same time to start the vehicle.
B. TO TURN OFF THE REMOTE START:
When the engine is running (by remote start), if you want to stop it,
1. Press button twice on the transmitter
2. Move the optional remote start enable toggle switch to OFF position. (If installed)
3. Press the brake pedal
The vehicle will shut down and turn off the parking light to indicate engine stopped.
C. TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WHILE RUNNING ON THE REMOTE START:
To operate the vehicle while running on the remote start.
1. Insert the ignition key and turn it to “ON” (not the start) position.
2. Press the brake pedal.
Note: If the brake pedal is pressed before the key is in the ON position, the engine will shut down.
D. TEMPORARY STOP FEATURE:
This feature allows the vehicle to remain running after the key has been removed from the ignition. This
feature is useful for occasions when you wish to exit and lock the vehicle for short periods of time, but
would like to leave the motor running and the climate control on.
1.Before turning off the engine, press button twice on the transmitter and the LED indicator will flash 3
times to confirm enter.
2.Turn the ignition key to OFF position. (The engine will stay running.)
3.The engine will run until the pre-programmed time elapsed or shutdown input is received.
E. TURBO TIMER MODE: (See Start Feature “I - 6” Programming)
Turbo timer mode keeps the engine running after arriving at you destination for a programmable period of
1/ 3 or 5 minutes, This allows the system’s time to conveniently cool down the turbo after you have left the
vehicle. To activate:
1. While engine is running, place the transmission gear in the park position and pull up the hand brake.
2. Before turning off the engine, press and release and buttons at the same time.
-- The parking light wills turn on to indicate the remote start has entered turbo charge mode. --
3. Pull off the “Ignition Key” from the key cylinder.
-- Engine keeps running. --
4. Exit and secure the vehicle.
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-- Engine continues running until the pre-programmed time elapsed. --
F. TIMER START:
This unit can be programmed to start and run the engine every 3 (2) hours. The engine will run for the
programmed run time and then shut down.
IMPORTANT: Timer Start should be used only in open areas, never start and run the vehicle in on
enclosed space as a garage or carport.
3 (2) hours timer start: This feature is design for an extreme cold climate usage. The system will auto
start the vehicle every 3 (2) hours, to prevent engine freezing and hard to start. A MAXIMUM OF SIX
CYCLES CAN OCCUR.
ENTER:
1. Press button twice to remote start the vehicle. As soon as the vehicle is running and the parking
light have turned on or flashing.
2. Immediately depress button once, within 2 seconds
3. Rapidly depresses button. The parking light will flash (3) times. The siren or horn chirps (3) times.
The vehicle is now programmed to start every 3 (2) hours.
4. Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle running.
Exit the timer start:
Timer start can be exited manually as follows:
1. Make sure the remote start system is not operating the engine.
2. Turn the ignition on. The LED and parking light will flash (4) times. The siren or horn chirps (4) times.
Or
1. Press button twice to remote start the vehicle. As soon as the vehicle is running and the parking
light have turned on or flashing.
2. Immediately depress button then press and hold button for 2 seconds. The parking light will
flash (4) times. The siren or horn chirps (4) times. The vehicle is no longer programmed to start
automatically.
G. SHUT-DOWN INPUT FOR REMOTE STARTER:
If any of the following conditions exist while the system is operating, the engine will not start or will shut
down immediately:
1. The hood is opened.
2. The brake pedal is pressed.
3. Move the optional remote start enable toggle switch to OFF position. (If installed)
4. Engine is over-revved. {“Tachometer checking type” only}
5. The pre-programmed run time (5 /10 / 20 / 30 minutes) has elapsed.
6. Press button twice on the transmitter.
7. The vehicle refused to start running after {3} unsuccessful attempts.
H. DISABLING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM: (If installed)
This feature allows your system’s remote start unit to be temporarily disabled to prevent the vehicle from
being remote started accidentally. This feature is useful if the vehicle is being serviced or stored in an
enclosed area. To disable the remote start, move the optional remote start enable toggle switch to the
OFF position.
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