Operating the Code Alarm PC7300 Remote Start System

Operating the Code Alarm PC7300 / ELITE7300 Remote Start System

Using Your Remote Transmitter

Turning on the Vehicle Headlights: Press LIGHTS button to turn on the vehicle headlights. The lights will stay on for 20 seconds, or until LIGHTS is pressed again.

Using the Car Finder Feature: Press PANIC on the remote control to locate your vehicle. The horn will emit five short “honks” each time the button is pressed.

Personal Protection Alarm (Panic): Press and hold the PANIC button to activate the vehicle horn and parking lights for 30 seconds. (If the vehicle horn is connected, the horn will “honk” for 30 seconds.) Press any remote control button to turn off the Panic alarm.

Remote Start / Stop Feature: Press LIGHTS, then press START within 3 seconds on the remote control. If all safety parameters are correct, the engine will start within 5 seconds (diesel engines will take longer.) Press and hold START again to turn off the vehicle. (Turn to page 6 for more on remote start features.)

Using Second Car Mode: If this feature is enabled, one transmitter will control two vehicles equipped with a PowerCode PC 7300 system. To operate the second vehicle, press the shift button, then within two seconds, press the desired function button.

Using Your Remote Starter

Starting Your Vehicle: The remote start function is activated by pressing the ARM button, then pressing the START button on the remote control within 2 seconds. The system will check the vehicle to ensure that it is safe to start, and if all safety parameters are correct, the engine will start within 5 seconds (diesel engines will take longer.) Press and hold START again to turn off the vehicle.

If your vehicle stalls or does not start: If the vehicle stalls or does not start, the Power Code PC 7300 will pause 5 seconds, then try 3 more times to start the vehicle (a total of four attempts). The system pauses 5 seconds between each start attempt. If the vehicle does not start after the fourth attempt, the Power Code PC 7300 will abort the start process.

Your vehicle can be started by remote control whether the alarm is armed or disarmed. When the alarm is armed, the impact sensor turns off when the vehicle is started to prevent the engine vibration from setting off the alarm.

Remote Start Safety Features: For safety and security reasons, the PowerCode PC 7300 will shut off the vehicle during remote start if any of the following occur:

• The vehicle hood is opened
• The brake is pressed before the vehicle ignition is turned on with the key
• The engine reaches 3 times its normal idle
• The alarm is triggered

As a safety precaution, the vehicle will shut off if left unattended for 12 or 25 minutes, depending on the time preset by your installer.

Entering the Vehicle While It is Running via Remote Start:

1. Press DISARM to unlock the door(s) and turn off the alarm system (if it is not already off).
2. Enter the vehicle. Do not press the brake pedal.
3. Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the ON position.
4. Press the brake pedal. The remote starter disengages and the vehicle will operate normally.

Pre-Heating or Pre-Cooling the Interior of the Vehicle: Before exiting the vehicle, set the temperature controls to the desired setting and operation. After the Power Code starts the vehicle, the heater or air-conditioning will activate and heat or cool the interior to your setting.

Turning on the Rear-Window Defroster (if connected): While the vehicle is running via remote start, press DEFRST on the remote control. The vehicle defroster will activate and run for 10 minutes, or for your vehicle’s preset time limit.

Using the “Quick-stop” Feature: If you want to make a short stop and leave your vehicle running (to keep the interior warm or cool, for instance), the quick stop feature allows you to do this while keeping your vehicle secure and your keys with you. To engage quick stop:

1. Stop the vehicle and place the transmission in PARK.
2. With your foot off the brake pedal, press the press the START button on the remote control within 2 seconds The parking lights will turn on, indicating that the vehicle is now running via remote start.
3. Remove the keys from the ignition and exit the vehicle. Press ARM to arm the alarm system if desired.

Note: Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle when using the quick stop feature.

System Maintenance

Changing the Remote Control Battery: The two 3-v lithium batteries (CR2016) supplied in your remote control should last approximately one year, depending on usage. When the battery begins to weaken, you will notice a decrease in range, or the distance from your vehicle that your remote transmitter will operate. Follow the instructions below to change the remote transmitter battery.

1. Insert the edge of a coin into the slot at the side of the remote control. Twist the coin to pry the remote control halves apart.
2. Remove the old batteries and replace with new ones. Be sure to observe the (+) and (-) signs in the battery compartment.
3. Carefully snap the case halves back together, then test the remote control.

Adding Remote Controls to Your System: The Power Code PC7300 has the ability to operate from up to four (4) remote controls. Follow these instructions to add a remote control to your system.

1. Make sure the security system is disarmed and the ignition is off.
2. Open the driver’s door.
3. Turn vehicle ignition on.
4. Press and hold emergency override button. After 15 seconds, the siren or horn will sound three (3) times. This indicates that the unit has entered the remote control programming mode.
5. Release the button.
6. Press the ARM button (button 1) on the remote control to be programmed. The siren or horn will sound once, indicating that the system has “learned” that remote control.
7. Repeat step 6 for any additional remote controls.
8. Turn the vehicle ignition off to exit the programming mode. Test all remote controls to ensure that they work properly.

Deleting Lost or Stolen Remote Controls from Your System: If one of your remote controls is lost or stolen, follow these instructions IMMEDIATELY to remove the control code from your system.

1. Have all remaining remote controls available.
2. Enter the remote control programming mode by following steps 1 - 5 of Adding Remote Controls to Your System (page 8).
3. a. If you have only one remaining remote control, press the ARM button on that remote control eight (8) times, pausing at least 1 second between each press. Make sure that the siren chirps each time you press the ARM button. b. If you have two remaining remote controls, press the ARM button on each remote control four (4) times, pausing at least 1 second in between each press. Make sure that the siren chirps each time you press the ARM button. c. If you have three remaining remote controls, press the ARM button on the two remote controls three (3) times, then press the ARM button on the remaining remote control twice. Pause at least 1 seconds in between each press. Make sure that the siren chirps each time you press the ARM button.
4. Turn the vehicle ignition off to exit the programming mode. When you are finished, the lost or stolen remote control will no longer operate your system.

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