FORTIN FTX 3941 Remote Starter and Alarm System User Guide

: June 9, 2024
: FORTIN

Table of Contents

BUTTONS
QUICK USER GUIDE
REMOTE STARTING
KEY TAKEOVER AFTER REMOTE STARTING*
- KEY TAKEOVER FOR STANDARD KEY VEHICLE*
- KEY TAKEOVER FOR PUSH-TO-START VEHICLE*
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

FORTIN FTX 3941 Remote Starter and Alarm System

BUTTONS

| | LOCK
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| | PANIC
| | UNLOCK
| | START
| | TRUNK
| | TRUNK

QUICK PRESS 1 SEC.

LONG PRESS 3 SEC.

QUICK USER GUIDE

FTX94: 1-WAY REMOTES FCC ID: 2ACKU-R1W04FM /IC: 12084A-R1W04FM
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BUTTON	COMMAND	TIME PRESSED	DESCRIPTION

PRESS

| LOCK| 1 SECOND| Locks all doors, arms the anti-theft system and activates the Alarm (if available).

PRESS

| PANIC| 3 SECONDS| Press LOCK for 3 seconds to activate the Panic.

PRESS

| UNLOCK| 1 SECOND| Unlocks all doors, disarms the anti-theft system and deactivates the Alarm (if available).

PRESS

| START| 3 SECONDS| Remote start the vehicle. Press START again to reset the runtime.

PRESS

DISABLE THE REMOTE BUTTONS

| UNTIL THE RED LED TURN ON| Disable all the remote’s buttons for safety.
The RED LED will come on whenever a button is pressed when the remote is DISABLED.

ENABLE THE REMOTE BUTTONS

| UNTIL THE GREEN LED TURN ON| Enables the buttons on the remote.

REMOTE STARTING

When leaving the vehicle it is recommended that the driver pre-set the climate controls in preparation for a later remote start. To remote start the vehicle :

STEP 1
To remote-start the vehicle press the START button for approximately 3 second
STEP 2
Approximately 5 seconds later the engine will crank and run for the selected runtime (15 minutes by default).

If the vehicle fails to start on the first attempt, the Remote-Starter will wait 3 seconds before it will attempt to start the vehicle again. The Remote- Starter will attempt to start the vehicle 2 times (default) before giving up. (See Failed Remote Start, on the complete user guide). RUNTIME : On gas engines the Remote-Starter can run the vehicle for either 15 (default), 3 or 7 minutes. On diesel engines either 30 (default), 6, or 15 minutes

REMOTE STARTING FROM FACTORY KEY FOB IF OPTION AVAILABLE. To remote start the vehicle with the factory key fob :

PRESS LOCK 3 TIMES (By default) or PRESS LOCK UNLOCK LOCK. Remote- start the vehicle.

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.

FROM VALET SWITCH	FROM THE REMOTE

STEP 1

Turn the vehicle ignition to (ON/RUN) position. The vehicle does not need to be started.

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Press and release the FUNCTION button, and than press simultaneously the LOCK and UNLOCK.

STEP 2

Within 10 seconds press and release the valet button 3 times.

| VALET MODE ENABLED: The LED is ON VALET MODE DISABLED: The LED is OFF

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*.
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FORD
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

STEP 2|

OFF

| The module will shut down the vehicle as soon as the drivers door is opened.
AUDI

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 technician 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

| x Fail to start

**ALARM DIAGNOSTICS***

*The parking light diagnostics can not be used on some vehicles equipped with automatic lights.

RANGE

Up to 800m/2800ft

BATTERY

BATTERY REQUIRED: 1x CR2032

AVERAGE BATTERY LIFE: 24 months

| THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS REMOTE-STARTER/ALARM SYSTEM. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DOWNLOAD AND THOROUGHLY REVIEW THE COMPLETE USER MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE REMOTE STARTER / ALARM SYSTEM AT: evoremotestart.com/RFK3941
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**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