FORTIN EVO-START Application User Guide

: June 11, 2024
: FORTIN

Table of Contents

**IMPORTANT
CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT
WHEN SERVICING THE VEHICULE
SUMMARY OF SUPPORTED FUNCTIONS
KEY TAKEOVER AFTER REMOTE STARTING *
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ACTIVATION CODE

PHONE APPLICATION USER GUIDE
EVO-START ANTENNA : FCC ID : XMR201606EC21A / IC : 10224A-201611EC21A
DOC.:#102171 / REV : A20221110 / © 2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

**IMPORTANT

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Make sure you have a cellular data plan to use the EVO-START application (Internet provider charges may apply). The phone application must be able to communicate via cellular or WiFi.

INSTALL|
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STEP 1 Scan this QR for APP Store (Apple)https://apps.apple.com/us/app/evostart/id6443850421

| or scan this QR for Play Store (Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fortin.evostart1
STEP 2 Install the EVO-START app on your smartphone.|

CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT

STEP 1 Launch the newly installed EVO-START application on your phone
STEP 2 Fill in all the required fields
STEP 3 Once completed, click Done
CONFIGURE VEHICULE
STEP 1 Go to :
STEP 2 Enter the activation code found on first page of this document.
STEP 3 Enter password: 888888
STEP 4 Enter the vehicle name.
STEP 5 Press Active button.

WHEN SERVICING THE VEHICULE

Valet Mode disables the remote starter and alarm. Whenever the vehicle is being serviced, repaired or the vehicle is parked indoors; it is mandatory that Valet Mode be
enabled to prevent an accidental remote start.
Refer to the remote starter user guide to activate or deactivate Valet mode.

SUMMARY OF SUPPORTED FUNCTIONS

• Remote start
• Stop the Remote start sequence
• Locking doors and trunk
• Opening of the trunk
• Vehicle battery voltage level
• Temperature inside the vehicle| • Program remote start reminders
• Supports multiple vehicles
• Realtime GPS location
• GPS History
• GPS Geofence
• Multiple alarm users *
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An active EVOStart subscription is required.
Some optional features may incur additional installation costs.
Depends on vehicle and installation type. You must be located within the network coverage area in order for the application to function and your device must be connected to the internet (internet provider charges may apply).

Depends on vehicle and installation type.
Smartphone not included.

KEY TAKEOVER AFTER REMOTE STARTING *

**KEY TAKEOVER FOR STANDARD KEY VEHICLE ***

STEP 1		Do not press the foot brake (the engine will shut down).
STEP 2		Insert the key into the ignition and turn to ON position.
STEP 3		Press the foot brake.

*KEY TAKEOVER FOR PUSH-TO-START VEHICLE
STEP 1
UNLOCK* the doors with either the OEM remote, the remote-starter remote or the proximity remote .

FORD / HYUNDAI / INFINITI / KIA / MAZDA / NISSAN / SUBARU *

STEP 2| | Enter the vehicle with the SMART-KEY.
STEP 3| | Do not press the foot brake.
STEP 4| | Press and release the Push-to-Start button once.
STEP 5| | Press the foot brake.
STEP 6| | The vehicle can now be put in to gear and driven.
If the SmartKey is not detected the vehicle will shut down.
ACURA / HONDA / LEXUS / SCION TOYOTA *

STEP 2
OFF
| The module will shut down the vehicle as soon as the drivers door is opened.
AUDI / BMW / CHRYSLER / GMC *

STEP 2
| Press the foot brake.
STEP 3
| The vehicle can now be put in to gear and driven.

*The remote starter key takeover may vary by vehicle, ask your adviser or technicien for details.

REMOTE START DIAGNOSTICS *

| Parking Light flashes (before starting) :
3x| Ready mode disabled
4x| Valet mode activated (The LED is on)
5x| Hood open
| Parking Light flashes (after Shutdown) :
1x| Normal stop (Brake, Park Brake)
3x| Runtime expired or shut down by transmitter
4x| No tachometer signal
5x| Hood open
6x| Fail to start
ALARM DIAGNOSTICS *

The parking light diagnostics can not be used on some vehicles equipped with automatic lights.
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS REMOTE-STARTER/ALARM SYSTEM.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.EVO-START.CA
CAUTION WARNING
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE REMOTE CAR STARTER OPERATOR TO :
- ensure that the vehicle is parked in a safe and responsible manner.
- ensure that the vehicle is not remotely started indoors (garage, underground parking).
- ensure that the vehicle is not remotely started with a passenger inside.
- ensure that the vehicle is not remotely started with a window or the roof open.
- ensure that the gearshift lever is in the NEUTRAL position and the parking brake is engaged on manual transmission in order to avoid accidents upon remote starting.
- when leaving the vehicle, ensure that the gearshift lever is in the “PARK” position for an automatic transmission in order to avoid accidents upon remote starting.
  Make sure that the vehicle cannot start in “Drive” position.
- ensure that the remote starter is disabled or put into valet mode before servicing.
  When servicing the vehicle, download the complete user guide for more information.