Installation guide

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deciding on component locations
Things to remember when positioning the control module:
■ Never place the control module in the engine compartment!
■ The first thing a thief will do when hot-wiring a vehicle is to remove the driver's side under-dash panel to
access the starter and ignition wires. You should therefore avoid placing the control module just behind the
driver’s side dash to prevent it from being easily disconnected during a theft attempt.
■ When locating the control module, try to find a secure location that will not require you to extend the harness
wires (they are 1.5 meters long).
■ Keep the control module away from the heater core (or any other heat sources) and any obvious leaks.
■ The higher the control module is in the vehicle, the better the transmitter range will be. Some good control
module locations: Above the glove box, inside the center console, above the under-dash fuse box, or above
the radio.
Ensure that the location you pick for this switch has sufficient clearance to the rear. The switch should be well
hidden. It should be placed so that passengers or stored items (such as items placed in a glove box or center
console) cannot accidentally bump it. The switch fits in a
9
/
32-inch hole.
IMPORTANT! When the vehicle is delivered, please show the user where the Valet®/Program switch
is located and how to disarm the system using the switch.
valet/program switch
control module