Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Activating components and functions
This function can be used to activate components/functions which affect the accessory electronic module (AEM) outputs.
The following components can be activated:
- Buzzer signal for the reverse warning system, simulates reduced distance from an object from 2 meters to 0 metersNOTE:
Does not apply to XC90 2003-, S80 2004-, V70/XC70 2005- and S60 2005-.
- Start signal to the remote start unit
- Speed signal, simulates a change in speed from 0 km/h to 255 km/h in stages of 5 km/h
- Rheostat signal, simulates a change in light from 0% to 100% and then back to 0% in stages of 5%
- Telemute signal which simulates the phone muting the radio.
- Telemute signal which simulates the reverse warning system muting the radio.NOTE:
Does not apply to XC90 2003-, S80 2004-, V70/XC70 2005- and S60 2005-.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.