Directed Electronics ESP 540 User Manual

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1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.

3. The engine will run until the programmed time elapses or a

shut down input is received.

NOTE: This feature will not work while the brake pedal is being pressed.

Timer Mode automatically starts your vehicle engine and runs it for

a pre-programmed time period, every three hours for a total of six

operation cycles. Timer Mode helps to ensure that your engine will

start in the morning after being parked outside during a night of

extremely cold temperatures.

IMPORTANT! This feature must only be used in open areas, never in an
enclosed area such as a garage.

To enter Timer Mode:

Start the vehicle by pressing and releasing

and

Press and release

Within two seconds, press and release

and

again.

The engine will shut down and the parking lights will flash

four times. The engine will then restart to confirm that Timer

Mode has been entered.

The vehicle engine may be allowed to run for its pre-programmed

time period, or it can be shut down while running during Timer

Mode operation by pressing buttons

and

on the transmit-

ter again. In either case, the vehicle will restart every three hours

for a total of six operation cycles. If the system receives a shut-

down input while the engine is running in Timer Mode, the engine

will stop, but will restart, on schedule, again in three hours!

Timer Mode