Autostart AS-1785 SH User Manual

MANUAL TRANSMISSION REMOTE STARTER

AS-1785 SH

User Guide

Table of Contents

Table of Contents...................................1

Introduction.............................................1

Using the Remote Control......................2

Remote-Starting Your Vehicle................2

Setting Your Vehicle Into Ready Mode... 2

Remaining In Ready Mode.....................3

Remote-starting...................................... 3

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

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

Using the Remote Car Starter................4

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

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

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

Valet Mode Using the Valet Switch.........5

Ignition Valet...........................................5

Remote Valet Mode................................5

“Home ValetTM” Mode.............................5

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

Quick LockoutTM......................................6

Cold Weather Mode................................6

Advanced Features: Installation-

programmable Options........................... 7

Remote Door Locks................................7

Priority Door Access...............................7

Active or Passive Arming........................7

The Starter Kill and the Anti-grind Feature

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

Flashing LED..........................................7

Safe Start................................................8

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

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

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

Turbo Mode............................................8

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

Engine Run Time....................................8

Extended Run Time................................9

Multi-car Operation................................. 9

Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range

................................................................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 (com modity feat ures) and the Safe Start childr en safety
feature.
The Remote Car Starter is available with a super-heterodyne transmitter for an operating rang e of
up to 2000 feet / 600 m.
With many an advanced function, this product will satisfy any one your expectations from high-end
commodity and security systems, without neglecting any standard feature commonly offered by
entry-level starters.

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INDUSTRY CANADA USER NOTICE:

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interf erence, inc luding interferenc e tha t
may cause undesired operation of the device.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropica lly radiated power (EIRP) is not more
than that required for successful communication.

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

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rul es. Operat ion is su bject to the f ollowin g
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this dev ice
must accept any interference received, inc luding interference that may c ause undesired
operation.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interf erence caused by
unauthorized modifications to this e quipment. Such modifications could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

Using the Remote Control

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

The functions of the transmitter are as follows:

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

Remote-Starting Your Vehicle

Setting Your Vehicle Into Ready Mode

This product is designed for vehicles with a manual transmission only. In order to start t he vehicle
by remote, the unit must first be set to Rea dy Mode. If the un it 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.
The system will exit Ready Mode if a door or the hood 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:

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

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IGNITION ON (RUN) 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 LOCK, UNLOCK or START 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. LOCK to lock the doors and shut down the engine;
b. UNLOCK to unlock the doors and shut down the engine;
c. STOP to shut down the engine without affecting the doors.

Remaining In Ready Mode

Once the vehicle is in Ready Mode you can start and stop the v ehicle at wish. However, should
any of the following occur, the vehicle wil l 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.

Should any of the above occur, Ready Mode will be cancelled.

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

Remote-starting

Press the

START button for approx. 1 second. The parking lights will co me ON to inform yo u that t he

Remote Car Starter has received your signal. A pproximately 5 seconds later, the engine will start.
The parking lights will remain

ON during the pre-programmed run time of the engine.

If the vehicle does not start at th e first attempt , the system will shut down, wait a few secon ds and
try to start the engine again. There will be 3 start attempts before th e system gives up.

Vehicle Presets

Heater & Heated Seat

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

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

instead.

Windshield Wipers & Radio & Headlights

Certain vehicles require the radio and / or windshield wiper and / or headli ght circuits to become
energized while running under remote s tart. 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 c ertain types

ON even after remote starter shut down, resulting in a dea d

battery.

Driving Off

With the vehicle running under remote control , press the

UNLOCK button to disarm and unlock the

doors. Enter the vehicle and do the following:

• 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 would cause the starter motor to re-engage.)

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

You are now ready to drive off.

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