(SAT As of August, 2012 No.

2)

USER’S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing this PIVOT product.
Please read this manual carefully before installation and use.
SECURITY AUTO TIMER
Please keep this manual for future reference.
T U R B O T I M E R SET
TIME
SECURITY AUTO TIMER
● If this produc t is given to SECURITY

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for TURBO and NA

another user, make sure to Product

include this User’ s Manual.

Contents Please check the contents of the package

Contents/WARNING/CAUTION ………… 1
Features …………………………………… 2
Part Names ………………………………… 2
Connecting The Wires …………………… 2 Unit Cut Connectors Zip Ties Double-sided User’s Manual
Fastening The Product …………………… 3 [86×21×55(D)mm] Large ×3 ×2 Tape (This Book)
Settings……………………………………… 3 Small ×1
Explanation Of Function Settings… 3 〜 4
Troubleshooting …………………………… 4

●Please be sure to check that this product operates properly before fastening it in the car or drilling
holes for installation.
●This product can not be installed in car models which come with a maker-installed push start
system.
●This product is designed solely for 12V models and cannot be installed in 24V models.
●The following devices may not work properly while the Turbo Timer is in operation. If this occurs
please use the devices after the Turbo Timer has completed operation.
・Keyless Entry System or Wireless Door Lock System
・Models equipped with a Security System (Security Alarm System)

Improper use or disregard of

Improper use or disregard of these warnings
WARNING may result in the injury or death of people. CAUTION
these warnings may cause
injury to persons, damage the
product and/or other things.
●Do not use the Turbo Timer in the following places or under the
●When installing this product, we recommend that if technical
following conditions. knowledge becomes necessary please consult your dealer.
・In places with poor ventilation ・Near flammable items
・When people or animals are in the car ● T h i s p r o d u c t i s n o t wate r p r o o f; d o n o t i n s t a l l t o p l a c e s
susceptible to splashing water.
・When the parking brake is not fully engaged
・When an AT model car is a gear other than P (Parking) or an MT model is in ● Make sure to securely insulate all direct connection with
other than N (Neutral) tape or other means.
●Do not wire the cables in places susceptible to shorts, such as ●In models equipped with an Auto-Light system, make sure to
use only after turning Auto-Light to OFF.
below.
If the setting is at AUTO, the lights will remain ON even after
・Near moving parts of the brake or steering wheel
the engine has been turned off. This may cause the battery
・Near sharp metal parts that may sever the cable to go dead.
●Please be sure to remove the minus (-) battery cable terminal ● D o n o t , i n a n y m a n n e r, p r o c e s s , t a k e a p a r t , o r m a k e
from the battery before wiring. changes to this product.
●Do not run the car while the Turbo Timer is in operation. ●Do not use electrotap.
●Do not use if small children may be lef t alone in car while
parked.

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 Features Part Names
●Fully automatic turbo timer with built-in security system.
●Auto setting of idling time in accordance to running time. T U R B O T I M E R
TIME
SET
SECURITY AUTO TIMER
●Af ter sto p p in g t h e e n g in e, a fl a s hin g b lu e L E D h e l p s g u ar d for TURBO and NA SECURITY

y o u r c a r. B u t u p o n a n y s h o c k o r i m p a c t t o t h e b o d y t h i s
switches to an intimidating high-power high-speed light for a Display Security LED Switch
determined amount of time.
●Countdown to operation and alarm notification. SPECS
●Possible to make desired idling time settings. ●For DC12V vehicles
●T i m e r a l l o w s u p t o 15 - m i n u t e w a r m - u p r u n n i n g f o r a i r ●Average Power Consumption in
conditioner etc… Standby
●Two 360W high capacity relays guarantee stable operation. Security Mode＝8mA
●The 21mm-thin compact body. Power Saving Security Mode＝3mA

For safety purposes remove the battery cables from the minus
Connecting The Wires terminals before carrying out the wiring.

※1 T h e M o d e l S p e c i f i c Tu r b o T i m e r H a r n e s s (s o l d
Select one of the following two wiring methods. separately) makes installation a snap.

Wiring Method A Wiring Method Used With Specialized Harness ※1

Specialized Harness Key Cylinder ① Remove the connector connected to the Key Cylinder and
(sold separately) in the middle connect the Specialized Harness (sold
separately).
Orange ② Connect the 3-pin connector from the Unit to the 3-pin
(Extra wire) 3-pin
※not used under
connector on the specialized harness.
Connector
normal conditions. ③ Fasten down the Black wire using a screw on the car
body that carries earth.
Unit ④ Using one of the supplied connectors (or by soldering)
Brown Parking Brake Switch
securely connect the Brown wire to the wiring of the
Black Parking Brake parking brake switch.
Earth
Lever
 (Refer to【Reference 1】How to use the Cut Connectors
: Use Cut Connector (Small) and【Reference 2】Checking the Parking Brake
Connection Spot at the bottom of page)

Wiring Method B Direct Wiring Method (Without Specialized Harness)

Normal 12V※2 ① Cut off the 3-pin connector from the Unit.
Key
IG1 (Key ON) 12V Cylinder ② While referring to the diagram to the left, connect the Red ,
IG2 (Key ON) 12V or ACC
Yellow and Blue wires to the specified places.
Red
Orange
③ Fasten down the Black wire using a screw on the car
Yellow body that carries earth.
(Extra wire)
※not used under ④ Using one of the supplied connectors (or by soldering)
normal conditions. Blue securely connect the Brown wire to the wiring of the
parking brake switch.
Unit  (Refer to【Reference 1】How to use the Cut Connectors
Brown Parking Brake Switch and【Reference 2】Checking the Parking Brake
Black Earth Parking Brake Connection Spot at the bottom of page.)
Lever ※2 If there are two 12V wires, connect to the thicker of
: Use Cut Connector (Large) : Use Cut Connector (Small)
the two.
3-pin connector wiring Red Normal 12V Yellow IG1 (Key ON) 12V Blue IG2 (Key ON) 12V If there is no IG2, use ACC

【Reference 1】How to use the Cut Connectors 【Reference 2】

Checking the Parking Brake Connection Spot
1 10 mm 2 10 mm 3
With the key switch ON (but not the engine) ※In AT models, instead
pull up to cut voltage and push down to of connecting to the
Peel off of the vinyl engage 12V power. parking brake, a con-
Peel off of the vinyl Wrap around both
cover at the end of ●With brake ●With brake nection can be made
cover at connection. wire coils.
the product’ s wire. pulled up: 0V down: 12V to the foot brake.
4 5 ※When crimping, ●With foot off the
please use crimp- brake: 0V
ers or use pliers to ●With brake pressed
C l o s e t i g ht l y w i t h Insulate with vinyl bend and then down: 12V
cut connector. tape. solder together.

2 ※Same for the parking brake pedal.

 Fastening The Product

Installing The Unit

As shown in the diagram below, use the double-sided tape to fasten
the unit into positions not usually affected by water. Please be sure to bundle away
(Example of Installation) (How to Install)
all wires with tape, etc…
Affix with double-sided tape While in use if wires become free they may interfere with
On the steering to a position which is easy to driving and cause accidents.
column cover see and which allows for Also, pulling on wires may cause them to short and is
easy operation.
Unit
extremely dangerous.

Double-sided
tape (Included)
Under cover
Clean to remove
oil and dust.

Settings
Time Settings Switching The Security Mode
Display changes in this order
Press
Press
Switch
Switch
Key Switch Off
Key Switch On

＝15 minutes(For Warm-up) ＝5 minutes ＝1 minutes ＝OFF ＝Security Mode

(Cautionary blinking＋Intimidating blinking)
＝9 minutes ＝3 minutes ＝30 seconds ＝Auto
＝Power Saving Security Mode
(Cautionary blinking only)
Stopping The Security Mode
＝Security Mode OFF
Press (All blinking OFF)
Engine Stop
Switch
Timer is in Operation

Explanation Of Function Settings

Auto Time Longest Time
Auto Mode Auto setting of idling time in accordance to running time from key
3 min Setting
switch ON.
2 min

1 min
L（30S）
The dot blinks during auto mode.
5 min 15 min 30 min 45 min Running
Time
Manual Mode Possible to make desired idling time settings.

Security Mode When key switch is OFF, the LED helps guard your car. But upon any shock or impact to the body this
switches to an intimidating high-power and high-speed light for a determined amount of time (about 5
seconds).
Cautionary Blinking The LED will continually blink 3 times at regular intervals.

Intimidating Blinking Upon any shock or impact to the body the LED blinks 5 5 more
seconds seconds
highly-power and highly-speed light for a determined
amount of time.
NOTE 1. The intimidating blink will not be activated for 30
seconds after the key is switched OFF to allow
you to get out of the car. Impact Impact Impact
2. If the vibration of getting into to the car causes
the intimidating blink to be activated, turn the key
to ON to stop the blinking.
Cancel Blinking 5 5 5 30 seconds
seconds seconds seconds (Cancelled Status)
If there is a reoccurring impact such as heavy rain, the intimidating blink Return to
Warning Cancel Blinking
will be automatically shut off for a period of time to save battery power. 1 time in Cautionary
Status Blinking
NOTE; If during cancelled status, a strong impact occurs, the cancelled 3 seconds
status will be continued from 30 seconds after the impact.
Impact Impact Impact Impact during this period
will result in canceling.

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 Opening Display Warning about Mistaken Take Off
When the key is turned ON, the display will show the number of intimidating 1. If emergency brake is released when timer is in
blinking cycles from the time the key was turned OFF until switched ON. o p e r a t i o n t h e s a fe t y m e c h a n i s m w i l l b e
activated stopping the engine and "P" will be
(Example)
＝ 32 times shown in the display.
2. If the Turbo Timer does not work, when the key
NOTE 1. The number of cycles is not the number of blinks, but 1 cycle
is turned OFF and "P" is shown in the display,
represents the number of times the blinking continued for 5 seconds
due to impact or shock. the emergency brake has not been pulled up
far enough. Make sure to activate the
2. The cycle number will depend on the area where your car is parked, emergency brake.
with the number becoming larger in places where there is heavy
traffic or heavy rain. If there is no need for the intimidating blink,
please change the setting to a different mode.

Troubleshooting
(Troubleshooting for some special car models)

The following devices may not work properly while the Turbo Timer is in operation.
If this occurs please use the devices after the Turbo Timer has completed operation.
1. Keyless Entry System or Wireless Door Lock System
2. Models equipped with a Security System (Security Alarm System)

When using the Timer in a car equipped operating with an auto light control system, the lights may not turn off
Cars with Automatic
when using the Timer with auto light turned on even after the engine has stopped. If this is the case, when
Light Controller using the Timer make sure to not use Auto Mode for the light control system.

Trouble Possible Causes Possible Solutions

The key switch is set An improper harness for your car model has been used. Please reconfirm whether wiring and connections are
to ON but the display correct or not.
will not light up. The Red , Yellow , Blue or Black wires may have
been improperly wired or there is a poor connection.

T h e Tu r b o T i m e r An improper harness for your car model has been used. Please reconfirm whether wiring and connections are
does not work. correct or not.
The Red , Yellow , Blue or Brown wires may have
been improperly wired or there is a poor connection.

The Turbo Timer setting is set to OFF.

(If the Turbo Timer is set to [AUTO].) Turn the key switch to OFF after running the engine at
Engine operation time is short. least 5 minutes.

The display lights up, An improper harness for your car model has been used. Please reconfirm whether wiring and connections are
but the engine stops. correct or not.
The Red , Yellow or Blue wires may have been
improperly wired or there is a poor connection.

The polarity of the special harness is incorrect. S w i t c h t h e Ye l l o w How to Re-connect

Pull out the wire while
●In some special harnesses the IG1 ( Yellow ) and and Blue wires on the pressing in
IG2 ( Blue ) positions are reversed. If this is the case, 3-pin connector coming (Figure as seen from the
try switching the Yellow and Blue wires of the 3-pin out from the unit. terminal side)
connector coming out from the unit. (Present Condition) (After Fixing)
Note, that doing this in other car models will render the
Timer inoperative, so please return the wires to their Red Red
original connection positions. Yellow Blue
Blue Yellow

The engine stops if the during idling torque is too weak. In order to increase the torque, increase the engine
rotation to 1200-1500 rpm and turn off the key switch to
start the Turbo Timer operation.

"P" is shown in the display and the Turbo Timer does not work.
The emergency brake has not been pulled up far enough. Make sure to activate the emergency brake.

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※We plan in the near future to take all possible legal measures to protect against unfair competition from look-alike products using similar
designs, regulating characteristics, circuitry and circuitry layout.
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