REMOTE CONTROL ENGINE STARTER
Astroflex
USER'S MANUAL
Designed for
automatic
transmission,
fuel-injected
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gasoline
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An d o th er p ate nt s pe nd ing
Litho'd in Canada
All rights reserved ® Astroflex 1998
Consult Safety Precaution section
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
Never install this product on a
MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLE.
Manufactured In Canada by
Astroflex
April 1998 193-161-201-00
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the AstroFlex Remote Control Engine Starter. Your
remote starter is the result of extensive research by a company specializing in
the design of high quality electronic equipment for automotive vehicles. Your
remote starter is designed to provide years of reliable, trouble-free service. Its
advanced microprocessor circuitry incorporates billions of possible access codes
to prevent interaction with other remote controlled vehicles. Your remote
starter's safe and convenient features will assuredly make your life easier.
Please take the necessary time to read these instructions carefully. Some
features may not be installed or applicable to your vehicle.
Table of contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR REMOTE STARTER
REMOTE CONTROL 2
MV801 • MV802 COMMANDS 3
START COMMANDS 3
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOORS
SAFETY CHECKS
HOOD SWITCH
DETECTING "P" 0R"N" GEARSHIFT POSITION
REPLACING OR BOOSTING THE VEHICLE BATTERY
WARRANTY 7
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using this product, carefully read the following safety procedures.
Immediately report any malfunction to the AstroFlex dealer that
performed installation.
Under no circumstance can this product or its use be modified.
Always turn main switch off when vehicle is parked in an enclosed,
unventilated area or is in for servicing.
Always turn main switch off if you know you will not be using your
Remote Starter for an extended period of time.
Keep remote controls away from children.
Have your engine tuned-up on a regular basis to ensure optimum
performance of your Remote Starter.
Always turn your windshield wipers off before leaving vehicle.
Check safety features regularly; they prevent your Remote Starter from
starting the engine under certain conditions. (See "SAFET/ CHECKS" on
page 6.)
Make sure you comply with all local regulations which may prohibit
leaving your engine running when vehicle is unattended in a public place.
Always advise service personnel that your vehicle is equipped with a
Remote Starter.
Have your Remote Starter checked annually. Contact the dealer in your
area.
BEFORE USING YOUR REMOTE STARTER
Before leaving your vehicle, set the various controls in order to use your
Remote Starter.
• Set heating/air-conditioning controls to desired position. (When the
MV802 starts your engine, it will also turn on your climate control
system.)
Make sure:
• windshield wipers are "OFF" ;
• transmission is in "PARK" position.
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REMOTE CONTROL
Your remote control works off a small, long-life 12-volt alkaline battery
(GP-23A). The range of your remote control can be affected by a weak
battery, interference from nearby metal structures, hydro poles, or crowded
parking lots.
With its electronic CODE LEARNING feature, up to three additional remote
controls can be programmed for your vehicle. See your dealer for
replacement batteries or additional remote controls.
USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL
To ensure that commands are
transmitted properly, press desired
button for 2 seconds. Indicator light will
flash momentarily while transmitting the
command.
A command will not be transmitted
properly if you do not hold the button
down long enough (i.e., until indicator
light goes out by itself).
Example: To start, press button "A" until
indicator light goes out.
CONFIRMING COMMANDS
Your system will acknowledge correct reception of a command by flashing
parking lights. In this manual, confirmation signals are written in an
abbreviated form; for example:
(lights: 2)
Means that parking lights will flash twice.
MV801 • MV802 COMMANDS
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COMMAND
Start/stop
Lock /Unlock B Lights, 1 / 2
Sentinel
BUTTONS
A
A&B Lights, 4/ 2/3
ACKNOWLEDGE
Lights, 1
START COMMANDS
Start/Stop
The Start-Stop command is in fact the reason for being of your remote starter.
It allows you to start or stop your vehicle without stepping outdoors.
• Press the "A" button once
Upon starting
The parking lights will flash once to confirm the reception of the command,
then will stay ON as long as the engine will be running under remote control
(10 or 20 minutes according to programming ).
If engine fails to start
If your system cannot start your engine at first attempt, it will wait for a few
seconds and then try again (it could try again twice depending on reason for
failure to start), after which it will shut down automatically and wait for new
command.
Upon stopping
The engine and parking lights will turn off.
The command is only applicable when engine is running under remote
control.
Upon entering your vehicle...
• Do not apply the brakes upon entering your vehicle (which would stop the
engine).
• Place the key in the ignition switch and turn it to the "RUN" position.
DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO THE "START" POSITION
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• Drive as usual.
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Continuous Mode
The Continuous mode consist in sending a "start" command while the engine
is already running under key control.
It leaves the engine running after withdrawing the key from the ignition. This
convenient feature allows you to leave the vehicle for short periods of time
while the climate controls and engine remain on.
Press the "A" button once while the engine is running, do not depress the brake
pedal.
Parking lights, engine and preset accessories will remain on for the duration
of the programmed runtime (10 or 20 minutes).
Remove key, exit vehicle and lock doors. Steering column will be locked and
all safety devices will remain active. If you return to your vehicle before
runtime has elapsed, just turn the key to the "ON" position then drive as
usual.
What Stops The Engine
For your safety, the engine will stop and/or will not start under the following
conditions.
• The transmitter sends the STOP command
• The hood is opened
• The brake pedal is depressed
• The transmission is shifted out of PARK/NEUTRAL
• The engine over-rev's
• The main switch is OFF
• The engine revs too slowly during cranking
MAIN SWITCH
Main switch is usually installed under the
dashboard. It is a toggle ON/OFF switch that is
used to cancel start functions only.
Other commands remain active.
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Low Temperature Mode
In Low Temperature mode, also called Sentinel mode, the system can start
your engine automatically whenever temperature falls below -15° C (5° F).
Engine will run for the programmed runtime, after which the Sentinel mode
will wait 2 Vi hours and then start the engine again if temperature is still
below-15° C (5° F).
All conditions that normally stop the engine when it is started by remote
control (applying brakes, opening hood, etc.) will have the same effect in this
mode.
To activate or deactivate Low Temperature mode,
• Press the "A" and "B" buttons simultaneously
Parking lights will flash four times to confirm the activation, and twice to
confirm the deactivation. Parking lights will flash three times to indicate
"system not ready" (hood open, main switch in "OFF" position, etc.).
Depressing the brake pedal or starting by remote deactivates the Low
Temperature mode.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOORS
To lock doors press the "B" button Lights, 1
To unlock doors press the "B" button Lights, 2
Parking lights will flash (one or two times according to command) to
acknowledge command reception.
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SAFETY CHECKS
In order to maintain high safety standards, proceed with the following
routine checks every month.
HOOD SWITCH
• Start your vehicle with the Remote Starter.
• Open the hood.
The engine should stop as soon as the hood is opened.
If the engine fails to stop, immediately turn the main switch to the "OFF"
position and leave it "OFF" until the situation is corrected; contact your local
service center.
DETECTING or "N" GEARSHIFT POSITION ~
Your starter is designed to monitor the gearshift position at all times.
If your vehicle is designed in such a way that the key needs to be in the
ignition in order to release the gearshift from the "PARK" position, your
vehicle is safe as long as the keys are kept away from children.
If the gearshift can be put into gear without the key in the ignition, proceed
with the following minor routine checks.
• Place the gearshift lever into gear.
• Be ready to apply brakes.
• Start your vehicle with the Remote Starter.
• Repeat these steps in "Drive" and "Reverse".
If the starter engages within ten (10) seconds of sending the Start command,
immediately turn the main switch to the "OFF" position and leave it "OFF"
until the situation is corrected; contact your local service center.
If you have to replace or boost the battery for any reason, first turn the main
switch "OFF" and leave it "OFF" until the battery is replaced or fully charged.
Reversing polarity during this operation could
permanently damage your Remote Starter.
WARRANTY
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1) A5TR0FLEX warrants the manufactured product against any defect in workmanship or
2) This Warranty excludes any other legal warranty, with the exception of the provisions
3) This Warranty only applies in favor of the original purchaser; it does not apply to
4) This Warranty is valid for the life of the vehicle on which the product was originally
5) If the conditions mentioned in paragraphs 3) and 4) are met, the Warranty applies solely
6) All other accessories and tools (such as the transmitter, switch, antenna, DL-3 or DL-4
7) A5TROFLEX shall repair or replace any part of the product or the product itself, either (a)
8) After two years from the date of the contract, A5TROFLEX will repair the product, if
9) If the purchaser cannot provide proof of purchase, the Warranty is limited to two years
10) This Warranty only applies to the product itself and does not apply to any material
11) A5TROFLEX does not warranty either the product itself or any damages that may be
12) A5TROFLEX is not responsible for removal or reinstallation charges.
13) This Warranty constitutes the only warranty from A5TROFLEX in regard to the original
material for the period specified below.
pertaining to public order.
subsequent purchasers.
installed, as long as it remains installed on the said vehicle, with the exception of those
components covered by a shorter warranty.
to the control module of the remote starter.
module, MultiTest tool, etc.) are warranted for a period of one year from the date of the
purchase contract; the batteries are not covered by any warranty.
in accordance with the provisions in paragraph 5), free of charge during the first two
years of the contract, or (b) in accordance with the provisions in paragraph 6), free of
charge during the first year of the contract.
possible, at the rates and conditions then applicable. The product will be returned,
freight collect, to the purchaser.
from the manufacturing date as confirmed by the product's serial number. The purchaser
of this A5TROFLEX product shall return the product for warranty service, freight prepaid,
to the appropriate address indicated at the end of this document.
damages other than to the product itself.
caused by the product if any of the following conditions apply:
a) the installation was not done by the installer-distributor, and in accordance
b) the product was damaged after installation;
c) the purchaser used the product in an abusive manner or for a purpose other
d) the purchaser repaired the product himself or had the product repaired by
e) the product was repaired with parts not authorized by A5TROFLEX.
purchaser; any other warranty is specifically excluded, including legal warranties, with the
exception of provisions pertaining to public order.
with the instructions from A5TROFLEX;
than stipulated in the user's guide;
someone not authorized by A5TROFLEX;
Note: Operation, specifications and design of our products are subject to change without notice.
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NOTICE
This device complies with the requirements of Industry Canada (1C) - Management of
Radiofrequencies, as specified in document R55-210. Its use is authorized only on a
no-interference, no-protection basis; in other words, this device must not be used if it
is determined that it causes harmful interference to services authorized by 1C. In
addition, the user of this device must accept any radio interference that may be
received, even if this interference could affect the operation of the device.
1C APPROVAL No.: 1854 K 1066
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference and
(2) this device must accept interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television, which can be determined by turning the
equipment OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help
FCC APPROVAL No. J5FR5-3R
Astroflex Inc.
1164, Route 220
St-Élie d'Orford (Québec) Canada
JOB 2S0
ELECTRONIC CORE.
51 6A Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101
U.5.A.
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