Remote Engine Start System User’s Information Manual
A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. Operating this Remote Engine Starter System safely is an important responsibility. You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including: • • To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Contents Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Outline of Functions ...........................................................................................................
Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of an Acura Remote Engine Starter System was a wise investment. This system is the result of extensive research and development, and will provide you with many years of reliable performance, protection, and convenience. The remote engine starter system consists of a transmitter that allows you to start and stop the engine from outside the vehicle. Some communities may have restrictions on the use of remote engine starters.
Safety Guidelines NOTICE • Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly enclosed areas. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you. Never use the remote engine 6410020B starter with the vehicle parked in a garage or other areas with limited ventilation. © 2012 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. • Do not start the engine with the remote engine starter before removing a body cover. The engine and exhaust heat can cause a fire.
Safety Guidelines Battery Power In Case of Loss Use the transmitter only when necessary. Every time a button is pressed, the remote engine starter is consuming battery power. If the battery is low on power, the transmitting range of the remote engine starter will be affected. Check the battery periodically, and replace it when necessary. For battery replacement refer to page 32. If one of your transmitters is ever lost, contact your local Acura dealer for a replacement.
Safety Guidelines Handling Transmitter Liquids The transmitter is a sophisticated electronic device. To maintain optimum system performance, avoid mishandling the remote engine starter (e.g., dropping, throwing). Never submerge the transmitter in water. Though this transmitter is water resistant, do not operate or store it in a place where it can be splashed with water. It can cause the transmitter to malfunction. B127020H B127030H Outside Cleaning Use a soft cloth to clean the transmitter.
Outline of Functions • • • * Ignition key (Depends on model) This remote engine Key starter system is Keyless designed to start the entryintegrated engine while you are key away from the vehicle without using the ignition key*. B127040H Use the ignition key*/ remote to drive the Built-in key Keyless vehicle. access This system enables remote you to lock and unlock the doors using your transmitter. Note that the remote B127050H start cannot improve the vehicles original starting ability.
Transmission and the Reception Ranges of the Electric Wave • The transmitter range is 400 ft (120 m) (approximately 600 - 1,500 ft (180 450 m) in open area). Depending on where you are, you may experience reduced range reception. Please see the following 400 ft (120 m) conditions for more details. 6410120B Depending on where you park, you may experience reduced range reception. Interference can be cause by any of these conditions: 1. Proximity to buildings and automobiles.
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 ENGINE/ COMMAND BUTTON • push and release then push within 2 seconds. To extend idling time (20-minute mode) LOCK/START BUTTON • push and release started. To stop engine • push and release then push 2 seconds. To check the vehicle condition • push 2 times within 2 seconds. To lock the doors • push . To unlock the doors • push . To set the panic mode • push and hold To open the trunk • push and hold for more than 1.5 seconds.
Remote Engine Starter System The remote engine starter will only operate provided all the following conditions are met: • The gearshift lever is in the “P” (Park) position. • The brake pedal is not depressed. • The engine hood is securely closed. • All the doors are closed and locked. • The tailgate (or the hatch glass if equipped) or the trunk lid is closed. • The security warning system is not activated.*1 • The panic warning system is not activated. • The ignition key is removed from the ignition switch.
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. • The engine vehicle malfunction indicator lamp is ON. • • The engine speed rises to 4,000 rpm or more. The vehicle low oil pressure indicator is ON. NOTE: The immobilizer system operates automatically after the engine stops. © 2012 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Before Leaving Your Vehicle 1. Move the gearshift lever to the “P” position. 3. 4. 5. 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 2. Turn off ignition switch. 812311BK 6. 14 Lock the vehicle. © 2012 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
Starting the Engine 1 10-minute mode Push and release the engine/command button on the transmitter, then push in the lock/start button within 2 seconds. 2. The transmitter emits two rapid beeps and sends a signal to start the engine. 3. When receiving the answerback signal from the vehicle, the transmitter emits two rapid beeps, and the reception indicator is shown on the display. 4. The checking indicator is blinking until the engine start is confirmed. 5.
Starting the Engine 2 20-minute mode After starting the engine, repeat step 1 in 1 10minute mode. 2. 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 twice, and the each indicator is shown on the display. NOTE: • Note that you cannot return the remote engine starter system to the 10-minute mode after changing to the 20-minute mode by operating the transmitter.
Stopping the Engine 1. 2. Push and release the engine/command button on the transmitter, then push the unlock/stop button within 2 seconds. The transmitter emits a beep, and sends a signal to stop the engine. When the engine stops, the transmitter emits a beep, and the engine-off indicator is shown on the display. • The engine cannot be stopped with the transmitter when it was started using the ignition key.
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. • The gearshift lever is in any position but “P.” • The engine hood is opened. • The tailgate (or the hatch glass if equipped) or the trunk lid is opened.
Checking Vehicle Condition You can check the vehicle condition on the transmitter display by performing the following operation: • Push the engine/command button 2 times on the transmitter for 1 second or less. NOTE: This function does not work when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position or engine start/stop button*1 is ON. *1 Only on vehicle equipped with the keyless access system.
Checking Vehicle Condition • The engine is not running Engine not running/Driver-side door unlocked B127570H Engine not running/Driver-side door locked B127580H Security sounding or triggered B127591H 20 © 2012 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved.
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. 1 LOCK When used alone, this button locks the doors and flashes the parking lights once. The transmitter emits a long buzzer sound once, the indicator is shown on the display indicating that the doors are locked.
Keyless Entry 2 2 *1 OR B127630H 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. The indicator is then shown on the display indicating that the doors are unlocked.
Keyless Entry 2 2 *2 OR B127630H *2 B127640H © 2012 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved. NOTE: • When the door is unlocked, the vehicle setting of driver 1 and 2 varies depending on the selected transmitter. *2 • Carry the transmitter and vehicle key of driver 1 or driver 2 together. *2 • The additional transmitter can be registered as the transmitter of driver 2.
Keyless Entry 3 3 PANIC ON PANIC OFF B127650H 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. To deactivate the panic mode, press the unlock, lock, panic or engine/ command button. Turning the ignition key to the ON (II) position will also deactivate panic mode.
Keyless Entry 4 4 B127670H TRUNK*1 or HATCH GLASS*2 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. NOTE: • When the engine/command button is pressed and hold for more than Trunk release 1.
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. The setting of driver 1 or driver 2 cannot be selected for some vehicles equipped with keyless memory settings.
Automatic Defrost Function For vehicles equipped with automatic climate control, the feature functions under the following conditions. Ambient temperature Function below 45.5°F (7.5°C) automatically activates the air conditioner (defroster) to 72°F (22°C) and rear defogger/heated door mirror*1 at engine start. 45.5°F (7.5°C) or above automatically activates the air conditioner to 72°F (22°C) (AUTO mode). *1 Only on vehicle equipped.
Automatic Defrost Function Checking the current setting of the automatic defrost function 1. Press and hold the engine/command button on the transmitter, then holding the unlock/stop button. ENGINE/ COMMAND BUTTON 3. After 5 seconds, a beep sounds and the current status displays. Blinking Automatic defrost function ON Blinking Automatic defrost function OFF UNLOCK/STOP BUTTON B127060H 2.
Automatic Defrost Function Setting the automatic defrost function 1. Press and hold the engine/command button on the transmitter, then holding the unlock/stop button. 3. After 5 seconds, a beep sounds and the current status displays. Blinking ENGINE/ COMMAND BUTTON B127700H Indicates a current setting status UNLOCK/STOP BUTTON 4. B127060H 2. After 10 seconds, the screen will switch and short beeps are sounded.
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. Refer to the Owner’s Manual of the vehicle for how to unlock the door.
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.) • The headlight comes on when the door is unlocked by pressing the unlock button of the remote starter transmitter.
Transmitter Battery Replacement 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. BATTERY COVER Touch your hands to any metal part of the vehicle to 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 battery cover. Install the battery cover. Push the lock button on the transmitter. The buzzer should sound indicating that the battery is installed properly. Discharge any static electricity.
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 as soon as possible. (When the battery is good, weak battery indicator is not shown in the display.) NOTE: The battery indicator will only display when the remote battery is weak. Indicator does not display battery charge condition.
Troubleshooting NOTE: The following symptoms do not necessarily indicate the accessory malfunction. Before having your Acura dealer repair the accessory, confirm that the ignition key can start your engine. 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 Engine does not start with the transmitter.
Troubleshooting Symptom Engine does not start with the transmitter. Probable cause Solution and point to be checked The problem of the charging system. Check the vehicle battery power. (page 12) The brake pedal is depressed. The brake pedal is not depressed. (page 12) The security warning system or panic warning system is activated. The security warning system is not activated.*1 (page 12) The panic warning system is not activated. (page 12) Unregistered of immobilizer.
Troubleshooting Symptom Solution and point to be checked Engine does not start with the transmitter. The lock/start button is not pressed within 2 seconds of pressing the engine/command button. Push the lock/start button within 2 seconds after pushing the engine/command button. (page 15) The range of the transmitter has degraded over time. The transmitter battery is discharged. Replace the battery. (Use lithium battery CR2032.) (page 32) The engine has been started with the ignition key.
Troubleshooting Symptom Automatic defrost function is not activated. Keyless entry does not work. Trunk cannot be opened. Probable cause Solution and point to be checked The automatic defrost function is turned off. Turn on the automatic defrost function. (page 29) The ignition key is inserted in the ignition switch. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. (page 21) The door is open. Close the door. (page 21) The transmitter battery is discharged. Replace the battery.
Specifications Transmitter Receiver Type Type RS-13AC Transmitter antenna Built-in antenna Working temperature range –40°F - 185°F (–40°C - 85°C) Working temperature range –4°F - 140°F (–20°C - 60°C) Consumed electric current 2.5 mA or below waiting for the signal Battery used Lithium battery, CR2032 Battery service life Approx. one year without replacement Auto stop timer 10 or 20 minutes 2.6 in (H) × 1.5 in (W) × 0.7 in (D) Size 1.0 in (H) × 5.1 in (W) × 2.
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