Autostart AS-1755V User Manual

AUTOMATIC / MANUAL TRANSMISSION

5-BUTTON

REMOTE STARTER

AS-1755v

User Guide

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

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.

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Table of Contents

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

Using the Remote Control..................................... 3

Vehicle Presets....................................................... 3

Heater & Heated Seat......................................... 3

Windshield Wipers, Radio & Headlights ............. 4

Arming the Starter Kill ........................................... 4

Remote-Starting Your Vehicle .............................. 4

Setting Your Vehicle Into Ready Mode............... 4

Remote-starting................................................... 5

Driving Off ........................................................... 5

Remote Starter Features ....................................... 5

Idle Mode............................................................. 5

Valet Mode .......................................................... 6

Ignition Valet .................................................. 6

Remote Valet Mode ....................................... 6

Panic Mode ......................................................... 6

Quick Lockout

Cold Weather Mode ............................................ 7

Extended Run Time ............................................ 7

Advanced Features: Installation-programmable

Options.................................................................... 7

Active or Passive Arming of the Starter Kill ........ 8

OEM alarm .......................................................... 8

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

Remote Door Locks ............................................ 8

Priority Door Access............................................ 8

Ignition-controlled Door Locks ............................ 8

Ignition Re-lock ................................................... 8

Secure Lock ........................................................ 8

Remote Trunk Release ....................................... 8

The Starter Kill and the Anti-grind Feature ......... 8

Safe Start ............................................................ 9

Installer-programmable Valet Modes.................. 9

Valet Mode Using the Valet Switch................ 9

“Home Valet

Turbo Mode......................................................... 9

Engine Run Time .............................................. 10

Constant While Pressed: .................................. 10

Car Finder ......................................................... 10

Flashing LED..................................................... 10

Horn Chirp Timing ............................................. 11

Multi-car Operation............................................ 11

Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range ...... 11

Intrusion Codes through Chirps ........................ 12

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ......................... 13

” Mode..................................... 9

Introduction

This is a state-of-the-art remote car starter system. The system is packed with advanced features such as priority access to the driver’s door (commodity features) and the Safe Start children safety feature. With many advanced functions, this product will satisfy any one of your expectations from high-end commodity and security systems, without neglecting any standard feature commonly offered by entry-level starters.

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Using the Remote Control

Your Remote Car Starter is equipped with a 5-button multi-channel remote control. It can operate two independent vehicles equipped with a Remote Car Starter (see Multi-Car Operation section, later in this Guide, for second-car transmitter functions).

The functions of the transmitter are as follows:

generation transmitters (ASRA-2501 or PLRA-2501):

LOCK: Locks the doors and arms

the STARTER KILL.

TRUNK: Opens the TRUNK or activates the AUX 3 output

STOP: Stops the engine if pressed for less than 3 seconds or triggers Panic mode if pressed for more than 3 seconds.

Picture serves as example only.

N.B.: Pressing the

generation transmitters (ASTR-575):

LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously will activate the AUX 2 output.

UNLOCK: Unlocks the doors

and disarms the STARTER KILL. Activates the AUX 1 output if priority door access is configured.

START: Remote starts the engine or gets the system into Cold Weather mode if pressed for 3 seconds.

Vehicle Presets

Heater & 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

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

instead.

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Windshield Wipers, Radio & 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 of vehicles could cause them to remain

OFF. Leaving the headlight switch ON on certain types

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

battery.

Arming the Starter Kill

The Starter Kill (if installed) can be configured by the installer so as to arm automatically (Passive Mode) or not to arm automatically (Active Mode). See section Passive or active arming, later in this guide, for more details on Passive Mode and Active Mode.

• To disarm the Starter Kill, press the UNLOCK button on the transmitter. The parking lights will flash twice. If remote door locks are installed, this will also unlock the doors.

• To arm the Starter Kill, press the LOCK button on the transmitter. The parking lights will flash once. If remote door locks are installed, this will also lock the doors and arm the OEM alarm.

• In Passive Mode, the Starter Kill will automatically arm if the ignition key is not inserted Into the ignition switch within 1 or 3 minutes after unlocking (the key sense feature must be installed).

Remote-Starting Your Vehicle

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, simply press the START button to remote start or stop your vehicle. Skip the next steps on to “Remote-starting”.

Warning: If you vehicle has an automatic transmission and the parking lights flash 15 times after

pressing the START button, the parking brake is connected to ground. It is imperative that you see your installer and have him disconnect the wire.

Setting Your Vehicle Into Ready Mode

If your vehicle has a manual transmission 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 position.

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.

you must read the following indications. In order to

IGNITION ON (RUN)

2. With the engine already running, apply the 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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