Autostart AS-1291 User Manual

MANUAL TRANSMISSION MULTI-CHANNEL REMOTE STARTER SYSTEM

AS-1291

User Guide

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

1. When leaving the vehicle, it is the user’s
responsibility to ensure that the gearshift lever is in
“Park” in order to avoid accidents upon remote starting.

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

WARNING

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.

DOC.1.00 DL Lp October 5, 2006 Manufactured in Canada by Autostart

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

Remaining In 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

Introduction

This Module is a state-of-the-art remote car starter system. With many advanced function,
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 START (by default).
Button ΙΙ is for STOP (by default).
Buttons Ι & ΙΙ (together) is for the TRUNK release function.

The LED is NOT included in this model.
The valet button is optional.

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

Advanced Features: Installation-programmable

options............................................................... 5

Arming the Starter Kill...................................5

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

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

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

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

Starter Kill / Anti-Grind .................................. 6

Engine Run Time .......................................... 7

Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range Issues

..........................................................................7

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

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

LOW or MEDIUM instead.

on

HIGH. It is recommended to leave the settings

Windshield Wipers, Radio and Headlights

Certain vehicles require the radio and / or windshield wiper and / or headlight circuits to
become energized while running under remote start. When leaving the vehicle you must
ensure that the windshield wiper and headlight switches are

ON on certain types of vehicles could cause them to remain on even after the remote

switch

OFF. Leaving the headlight

starter shuts down, resulting in a dead battery.

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Remote-starting Your Vehicle

Setting Your Vehicle Into Ready Mode

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.
Once the system is set to Ready Mode, the vehicle can be remote-started and stopped at
wish.

To set the system to Ready Mode:

1. Ensure that all the doors are closed and that the shifter is in the NEUTRAL position.

2. With the engine already running, apply the parking brake and release the brake
pedal.

• Make sure to release the brake pedal.

3. Within 20 sec. press Ι or ΙΙ on the transmitter.

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

4. Remove the key: the engine will go on running.

5. Exit the vehicle and close the door.

6. Press and hold either:

a. ΙΙ to shut down the engine without affecting the doors.
b. Ι & ΙΙ to lock the door and activate idle mode.

NOTE: If button Ι is programmed as LOCK or UNLOCK, press and hold either
a. Ι to lock the doors and shutdown the engine or lock and enter turbo mode,
b. ΙΙ to shut down the engine without affecting the doors,
c. Ι & ΙΙ to lock the doors and activate idle mode.

Remaining In Ready Mode

Once the vehicle is in Ready Mode you can start and stop the vehicle at wish. However,
should any of the following occur, the vehicle will exit Ready Mode – thus eliminating the
remote start option until Ready Mode is restored:

• Door opened;

• Hood opened;

• Brake pedal pressed;

• Parking brake disengaged;

• Ignition key turned to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position.

Note: The unit will notify the user that it has exited Ready Mode by giving 3 slow flashes
(parking lights).

Remote-starting

Press the Ι button for approx. 1 second. The parking lights will come on, informing you that
the unit has received your signal. Approx. 5 seconds later, the engine will start. The parking
lights will remain

ON during the pre-programmed run time.

If the vehicle doesn’t start the first time, the system will shut down.

Driving Off

Enter the vehicle and do the following:

• Turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position.

• Press the brakes to disengage the remote starter unit.

You are now ready to drive off.
Note: Press button Ι to

programmed as

LOCK or UNLOCK button).

DISARM the module and to UNLOCK the doors (if button Ι is

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