Magnadyne M8a Automobile Alarm User Manual


 
This unit can be programmed to start and run the engine every 3 hours. The engine will run for the
programmed time and then shut down.
IMPORTANT: Timer Start should be used only in open areas. Never start and run a vehicle in an
enclosed space such as a garage or carport.
3-Hour Timer Start with Temperature Control “OFF”:
This feature is designed for use in a extremely cold climate. The system will auto start the vehicle
every 3 hours to help prevent the engine from freezing. A Maximum of Six Cycles Can Occur.
3-Hour Timer Start with Temperature Control: (Also See Installation Manual)
The system can be programmed to automatically start the vehicle engine whenever the
temperature inside the vehicle reaches or drops below the preprogrammed temperature level.
The system will monitor the air temperature every 3 hours and will only start the engine during
extremely cold temperatures. There are three temperature level to choose from (see installation
manual).
Enter the Timer Start:
1. Press the button twice to remote start the vehicle.
2. As soon as the vehicle is running and the parking lights have turned on or have flashed, within
2 seconds press the button once.
3. Rapidly press the button (or depresses + buttons, if you have programmed these
buttons for "Safe Start"). The parking light will flash 3 times. The siren or horn will chirp 3
times. The vehicle is now programmed to start every 3 hours.
4. Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle running.
Exit the Timer Start:
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 horn will chirp 4 times.
Or
1. Press the button twice to remote start the vehicle.
2.
As soon as the vehicle is running and the parking lights have turned on or flash, immediately
press the button, then press and hold the button for 2 seconds (or press + buttons,
if you programmed these buttons to = the Start / Stop button). The parking lights will flash 4
times. The siren or horn chirps 4 times. The vehicle is now no longer programmed to start
automatically.
Timer/Temperature Start
Turbo Timer Mode
(Also See Installation Manual)
Turbo Timer Mode keeps the engine running after arriving at you destination for a programmable
time 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 the engine is running, set the emergency brake and place the transmission to "Park".
2. Before turning off the engine, press and release and buttons at the same time. The light
will flash to indicate the remote start has entered turbo charge mode.
3. Remove the “Ignition Key” from the key cylinder. The engine will keep running.
4. Exit and secure the vehicle. The Engine continues running until the pre-programmed time
elapsed.
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