SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
 Warning
•	Smart Engine Start is for vehicles with automatic transmission equipped \
with 
Keyless Access and Start system only. Do not use it for manual transmission 
vehicles.
•	 This product is applicable only to vehicles with 12V DC, negative ground\
ing 
specifications. Do not use in vehicles with 24V specifications. Otherwis\
e,   
damage to the unit or a fire may result.
•	 Do not allow children to play with remote keyless entry or Smart Engine \
Start 
systems. The doors may be locked or unlocked, and the engine may be   
started unintentionally.
•	 If an unusual event occurs, such as liquids spilling onto the product, o\
r the product 
emitting smoke or strange odors, stop using it immediately and consult t\
he dealer 
from whom you purchased it. Continued use of the product before correcti\
ve 
actions are taken may result in an accident, injury, or fire.
•	 Never pull the plastic bag in which this product is packaged over your h\
ead. 
Otherwise, a serious injury or death from suffocation may occur.
•	 The vehicle must be within view of anyone using Smart Engine Start. Star\
ting the 
engine when the vehicle is not in view may result in an accident.  
 
 Caution
•	 Do not use this product for applications other than in-vehicle use. An electric shock 
or injury may result.
•	 Do not operate Smart Engine Start if the Check Engine Light stays on and\
 engine 
service is required.
•	 Never attempt to disassemble or modify the product. An accident, fire, or electric 
shock may result.
•	 When replacing fuses, be sure to use fuses with the same specified capac\
ity 
(amperage). Otherwise, damage to the unit or vehicle, fire, or electri\
c shock   
may result.
•	 All features may not be applicable to all vehicle models.
•	 Contents subject to change without notice.  
         
        
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INTRODUCTION
Smart Engine Start allows you to start your engine from outside the vehi\
cle. It utilizes 
your vehicle’s keyless entry remote, so there is no need for a special remote. In 
addition, Smart Engine Start can activate the heater or air conditioner, providing you 
with a comfortable cabin upon entry. 
To ensure your safety, and the safety of anyone near the vehicle, Smart Engine Start 
is designed to shut the engine off when it detects any attempt to enter or move the 
vehicle after a Smart Engine Start.
NOTES:
•	To utilize Smart Engine Start, your vehicle must have an automatic transm\
ission 
equipped with a Keyless Access and Start system; it cannot be used for manual 
transmission models. 
•	 The transmission range for Smart Engine Start may be shorter than the re\
mote’s 
basic keyless entry operation.
•	 Range can also be affected by the condition of the key and radio wave conditions 
in the surrounding environment.
•	 While the engine is running, the transmission range for Smart Engine Sta\
rt may 
be shorter.
•	 Please adhere to state, provincial, and local laws when using Smart Engi\
ne Start. 
Failure to do so may result in legal penalties.
 Examples: •	The vehicle must be within view of anyone using Smart Engine Start.
•	 Do not unnecessarily start the engine while the vehicle is stopped. 
For more details, please contact your local SUBARU dealer.