AstroStart STS-200 User Manual
PATENTS PENDING
PATENT NO. CAN. 1.130.426
PATENT NO. U.S. 4.345.554 193-073-221-A0
REMOTE CONTROL ENGINE STARTER
MODEL STS-200
For all manual
transmission gas- and
diesel-powered
vehicles. (Carburetor
models require an
optional solenoid.)
DO NOT INSTALL ON
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES
.
Made in Canada by:
ASTROFLEX Inc.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the
ASTRO
START
Remote Control Engine Starter. Your Remote
Starter is the result of intensive research by a company specializing in the design of
high-quality electronic automotive products.
ASTRO
START
is designed to provide many
years of reliable, trouble-free service. Its negative trigger input makes it compatible to a
wide variety of remote controlled device. Please read the following instructions carefully
so that you understand how your
ASTRO
START
. Some of the functions described below
may not be applicable to your vehicle.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Always turn off main switch w hen vehicle is parked in an enclosed, unventilated area
or is in for servicing.
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Always turn off main switch when not using your Remote Starter for extended periods
of time.
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Keep remote controls away from children.
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Have your engine tuned regularly to ensure optimum performance of your Remote
Starter.
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Make sure your windshield wipers are turned off before leaving vehicle.
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Check safety features regularly; they prevent y our Remote Starter from operating
under certain conditions. (See “SAFETY CHECKS”.)
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Make sure you comply with all local regulations which may prohibit leaving your engine
running when vehicle is unattended in a public place.
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Always advise service personnel that your vehicle is equipped with a Remote Starter.
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We strongly recommend that you have your Remote Starter checked annually.
Contact the dealer in your area.
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BEFORE USING YOUR REMOTE STARTER
Before leaving your vehicle, set the various controls in order to use your Remote
Starter.
Set heating/air-conditioning to desired position. (When Remote Starter starts your
engine, it will also turn on your climate control system.)
Make sure:
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windshield wipers are “
OFF
”.
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gearshift is in
NEUTRAL
;
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hand brake is ON;
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system has beeped once to confirm that it is ready to receive a command.
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The system generates the beep to send a code every time key is not in ignition and
brakes are applied, or every time key is turned from “ON” to “OFF”.
Code 1 System ready.
If system beeps more than once (i.e., sends a code other than Code 1), refer to
following table to rectify situation.
Code 2 Gearshift is not in NEUTRAL.
Code 3 Hand brake is not ON properly.
Code 4 Sequence not recognized U.
Code 5 Programming problem. Contact your service center.
Code 6 Internal communication problem. Consult your service center.
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This sequence is part of your Remote Starter’s safety system which constantly
checks position of your gearshift. This sequence is reset every time gearshift is moved
from any gear into neutral while hand brake is off.
USING MAIN SWITCH
Main switch is usually installed
under dashboard. It has 3 positions
- ON,
OFF
and
LOW TEMP
- and is
used to cancel start functions and
activate Sentinel Mode.
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