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1 Engine Running Time 10 Minutes 20, 30, 40 Min.
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2 Starter Cranking Time .5 Second .75, 1.25, 1.5 Sec.
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3 Single or Double Pulse Activation Single Double
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4 Gasoline or Diesel Engine Gasoline Diesel Monitor, 10, 20
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5 Reset All Features To Default
Press brake pedal 1 time to reset
all features to the default setting
1 brake
pedal press
# FEATURE DEFAULT OPTION
2; 3 or 4 brake
pedal presses
It is highly recommended that this system be professionally installed, as the sophistication
of the modern automobile and the complexity of this type of product installation is often
beyond the abilities of most do-it-yourselfers. The remainder of this booklet is comprised
of the Installation instructions, which includes the programming of features.
Installation
The MARS-10/11 has 5 “programmable features” which are “installation”-related, in that
they set parameters, or make allowances, for certain conditions which may be set by the
vehicle the system is installed in, or by the remote start activation means. There is only
one programmable feature, feature #1 “Engine Run Time”, which is of any benefit or inter-
est to the vehicle owner or system user. Otherwise, the programmable features should not
be changed after installation.
Programming Features
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Smart Start sensing is more commonly used, for its ease of installation. The unit as
received has Smart Start selected. Smart Start “reads” the vehicle’s battery voltage level
via the Black/Yellow wire to determine engine running status. To use Smart Start:
1) Connect the Black/Yellow wire to constant “Battery” 12 volts. This may done at the
ignition switch harness, or at the battery itself for better sensitivity.
2) Switch the selector slide switch on the MARS control module to the left toward the
module corner (see the wiring diagram and the markings on the control module).
3) Adjust Smart Start by starting the engine and turning the left adjustment screw on the
control module slowly clockwise until the indicator LED starts flashing. Turn the adjust-
ment until the LED is flashing in a consistent and regular manner.
4) Test the operation by remote starting and checking that the indicator LED shows the
same consistent flashing (good voltage signal learned), and that the starter engage-
ment is long enough for the engine to start, but without grinding. Turn clockwise for
more crank time and counterclockwise for less crank time.
Tach Wire sensing is generally more reliable, and preferable in cases were the engine
normally starts inconsistently, or is hard to start . With this method the Black/Yellow wire
reads the engine speed (tach) information directly from a wire in the vehicle. To use the
Tach Wire method:
20-Gauge Black/Yellow Wire:
Engine Detect Input
Connection Required.
The Black/Yellow wire is the engine detect wire. The
MARS unit utilizes two different methods of monitoring the vehicle during the remote start-
ing process. Consider both methods before selecting one to use, and then connect the
Black/Yellow wire accordingly. Either connection method must be performed at
the completion of the installation, after all other wiring connections are made.
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