Autostart AS-1252V, AS-1251V User Manual

MANUAL / AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MULTI-CHANNEL

REMOTE STARTER SYSTEM

AS-1251v / AS-1252v

User Guide

FCC USER NOTICE (U.S.A.):

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 any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this

equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to ensure their vehicle is
parked in a safe and responsible manner.

1. a) Manual transmission
responsibility to ensure that the gearshift lever is in the NEUTRAL position
and the parking brake is engaged in order to avoid accidents upon remote
starting.

b) Automatic transmission

responsibility to ensure that the gearshift lever is in “Park” in order to avoid
accidents upon remote starting.
(Note: Make sure that the automatic vehicle cannot start in "Drive".)

2. It is the user's responsibility to ensure that the remote starter is disabled or
put into valet mode before servicing.

WARNING

: When leaving the vehicle, it is the user’s

: When leaving the vehicle, it is the user’s

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Table of contents

Introduction ...............................................................2

Vehicle Presets.......................................................... 2

Heater and Heated Seat ........................................2

Windshield Wipers, Radio and Headlights............. 2

Remote Starting Your Vehicle .................................3

Setting Your Vehicle Into Ready Mode..................3

Remote Starting .....................................................3

Driving Off ..............................................................3

Remote starter features............................................4

Idle Mode................................................................ 4

Turbo Mode ............................................................ 4

Valet Modes ...........................................................4

Panic Mode ............................................................5

Cold Weather Mode ...............................................5

Engine Run Time ................................................... 5

Advanced Features: Installation-programmable

options .......................................................................6

Arming the Starter Kill ............................................6

Remote Door Locks ............................................... 6

Ignition-controlled Door Locks Option.................... 6

Secure Lock Option................................................ 6

Remote Trunk Release Option .............................. 6

Starter Kill / Anti-Grind ........................................... 7

Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range Issues7

Diagnostics – Parking Light Flash Table ...............8

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY .............................. 9

Introduction

This module is a state-of-the-art remote car starter system. With many advanced functions, this product
will satisfy any one of the user’s expectations from high-end commodity systems, without neglecting the
standard features commonly offered by entry-level starters.

Please note:

Button Ι is for the START functions (by default).
Button ΙΙ is for the STOP functions (by default).
Buttons Ι & ΙΙ (together) is for the TRUNK release function.

The LED and the valet button are optional.

Vehicle Presets

Heater and Heated Seat

When leaving the vehicle it is recommended to preset the accessory controls in preparation for the next
remote start. Settings for the blower motor (fan), front and rear, as well as heated seats (if equipped)
should not be left on

Windshield Wipers, Radio and Headlights

Certain vehicles energize the radio and / or windshield wipers and / or headlight circuits while running
under remote start. When leaving the vehicle you must ensure that the windshield wiper and headlight
switches are
remain

ON even after remote starter shut down, resulting in a dead battery.

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HIGH. It is recommended to leave the settings on LOW or MEDIUM instead.

OFF. Leaving the headlight switch ON on certain types of vehicles could cause them to

Remote Starting Your Vehicle

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, simply press the Ι button to remote start or the
ΙΙ button to stop your vehicle. Please see “Remote starting” below.

Warning: If your vehicle has an automatic transmission and the parking lights flash 15 times after
pressing the ΙΙ button, please see your installer as programming will have to be modified.

Setting Your Vehicle Into Ready Mode

If your vehicle has a manual transmission you must read the following indications. In order to start the
vehicle by remote, the unit must first be set to Ready Mode. If the unit is not set to Ready Mode, it
cannot remote start the vehicle.

Please note that Ready Mode can be enabled by the remote or the handbrake, depending on the
option that was selected by your installer. Therefore, you must follow the appropriate procedure
between the two described below in order to set your vehicle into Ready Mode.

Once the system is set to Ready Mode, the vehicle can be remote started and stopped at any time. The
system will exit Ready Mode if a door, the hood or the trunk is opened, if the brake pedal is pressed, if
the parking brake is disengaged or if the ignition key is turned to the

To set the system to Ready Mode:

If Ready Mode is enabled by remote If Ready Mode is enabled by handbrake

1. Ensure that all the doors, hood and trunk are closed. Make sure that the gear selector is in the neutral
position.

2. With the engine already running, apply the
parking brake once and release the brake
pedal.
Make sure to release the brake pedal.

3. Within 20 sec. of engaging the parking brake,
press and hold Ι or ΙΙ on the transmitter.

The parking lights will flash 3 times
quickly and remain lit.

4. Remove the key: the engine will continue running.

5. Exit the vehicle and close all doors, hood and trunk.

6. Press for approx. 1 second either button: Ι or ΙΙ.

2. With the engine already running, apply the

Remote Starting

Press the Ι button for approx. 1 second. The parking lights will come ON and the transmitter will beep
once to inform you that the remote starter has received your signal. Approximately 5 seconds later, the
engine will start. The transmitter will beep 3 times and the parking lights will remain
programmed run time of the engine.

If the vehicle does not start at the first attempt, the system will shut down. If your vehicle is equipped
with an automatic transmission, there will be 3 start attempts before the system gives up.

Driving Off

With the vehicle running under remote start, press the button Ι to disarm the security system (if button
Ι is programmed as

LOCK or UNLOCK button). Enter the vehicle and do the following:

1. Turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position. (Do not turn the key to the CRANK position
while the engine is running. This will cause the starter motor to re-engage.)

2. Press the brake pedal to disengage the remote starter unit.

You are now ready to drive off.

IGNITION ON (RUN) position.

parking brake twice and release the brake
pedal.

Make sure to release the brake pedal.
The parking lights will flash 3 times
quickly and remain lit.
Skip to step 4.

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ON during the pre-

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