TWO-WAY LCD AUTOMATIC/MANUAL
TRANSMISSION REMOTE STARTER
WITH FULL ALARM SYSTEM
DOC: 1.00 - AS-6850vTW-FM - - November 8, 2007 - - MO - Assembled in Canada
AS-6850vTW-FM
User Guide
WARNING
It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to ensure their vehicle
is parked in a safe and responsible manner.
1. a) Manual transmission
: When leaving the vehicle, it is the user’s
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
: 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.
(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.
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.
Battery Low Voltage Warning
Once the battery is weak, the LCD remote will display a battery low voltage
icon and a “L-BAT” indication with 2 beeps to warn the user to change it.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................ 2
Vehicle Presets....................................................... 2
Heater & Heated Seats ....................................... 2
Windshield Wipers, Radio & Headlights............. 2
Using the Transmitter ............................................ 3
LCD Remote Functions ...................................... 3
Remote Starting Your Vehicle .............................. 7
Setting Your Vehicle Into Ready Mode............... 8
Remote Starting .................................................. 8
Driving Off ........................................................... 8
Arming the Starter Kill ........................................... 9
Alarm Functions..................................................... 9
Remote Starter Features ....................................... 9
Idle Mode ............................................................ 9
Valet Modes ...................................................... 10
Combo Valet Mode...................................... 10
Valet Start Mode .......................................... 11
Valet Alarm Mode ........................................12
Panic Mode ....................................................... 12
Quick Lockout (Secure Panic) .......................... 12
Cold Weather Mode .......................................... 12
How to access Cold Weather Mode ............13
Extended Run Time .......................................... 13
Advanced Features: Installation-programmable
Options.................................................................. 13
Remote Door Locks .......................................... 13
Priority Door Access ......................................... 13
Ignition-Controlled Door Locks ......................... 14
Relock ............................................................... 14
Secure Lock ...................................................... 14
Remote Trunk Release..................................... 14
The Starter Kill and Anti-grind Feature ............. 14
Safe Start Mode ................................................ 14
How to Access Safe Start Mode.................. 15
Installer-programmable Valet Modes................ 15
Valet Mode Using the Valet Switch (if
installed)....................................................... 15
Home Valet Mode ........................................ 15
How to Access Home Valet Mode.......... 16
Turbo Mode....................................................... 16
Engine Run Time .............................................. 16
How to Access Run Time Status (Indications
purposes only) ............................................. 17
Temperature Request (If ACC-Temp-101
installed)............................................................ 17
Horn Chirp Timing............................................. 17
Pager Function.................................................. 17
Multi-car Operation ........................................... 17
LCD Transmitter Operation and Confirmation
(Second Car Control)........................................... 18
Basic Operations............................................... 18
Start/Stop While in Safe Start Mode................. 18
Multi-Level Features (default state) ................... 18
Accessing the Multi-Level Features and Other
Transmitter Functions ....................................... 19
Troubleshooting Transmitting Range................ 20
Diagnostics – Parking Light Flash Table .......... 21
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ......................... 22
Introduction
This is a state-of-the-art remote alarm/starter combo 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 function, this product will satisfy any of your
expectations from high-end commodity and security systems, without neglecting any standard
feature commonly offered by entry-level starters.
Vehicle Presets
Heater & Heated Seats
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) 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.
Windshield Wipers, Radio & 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
OFF. Leaving the headlight switch ON on certain types of vehicles could
cause them to remain
ON even after remote starter shut down, resulting in a dead battery.
User Guide P. 3
Using the Transmitter
Your remote starter is equipped with a 6-button, multi-channel, 2-way remote control. It can
operate two independent vehicles equipped with identical remote starters (see Multi-car operation
section on page 17).
LCD Remote Functions
The transmitter offers several command-confirmation and timer features. This section explains
some of the key functions available. The next section gives a summary of the button combinations
used to access the functions.
Note: If you wish to exit a function while still in the process of accessing it, simply stop and wait at
least 5 seconds: the transmitter will return to its normal state.
The functions of the transmitter are as follows:
F Button Functionality:
(By default)
button
Press
less than 3 seconds
LCD display Press
less than 1 second
1x Level 1 L – 01 Enables backlight
2x Level 2 L – 02 Enables backlight
3x Level 3 L – 03 Enables backlight
4x Enters programming mode MENU Enables backlight
Note: The order of LEVELS and MENU can be re-arranged in the menu option FBPRO.
Function Button:
. Turns ON the backlight
. Allows access to Multi-
level functions
UNLOCK Button:
Unlocks all Doors and
disarms the Starter Kill
TRUNK Button:
Activates the Trunk
LOCK Button:
Locks all Doors and
arms the Starter Kill
START/STOP Button:
. Starts or Stops the engine (Normal functions)
. Starts the engine ONLY (if the Auxiliary Button is
programmed as STOP Button)
A
uxiliary Button:
. Activates AUX 2, stops
the Engine, sets the
Temperature, activates
Panic Mode, activates
CWM (if programmed)
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Backlight:
Press and hold the
button (for more than 3 seconds and less than 5 seconds), to turn the
Backlight ON for 3 seconds. If the button is pressed down for more than 5 seconds, the
backlight will stay
ON until the button is released. A quick way to access the backlight is to
press the
button quickly (for less than 1 second); the backlight will turn on until the MENU
operation ends.
Button
Backlight
Press for < 1 second Backlight ON until MENU operation ends.
Press for > 3 seconds and < 5 seconds Backlight ON for 3 seconds.
Press for > 5 seconds
Backlight will stay
ON until button is released.
Selecting and Adjusting Menu options:
When in
MENU, press button to enter the menu.
Press but button to move up in the menu or
b button to move down in the menu.
Press button to select the option you would like to adjust.
Press button to increase the value, to activate or deactivate a function or to toggle through
the selection.
Press
button to decrease the value, to activate or deactivate a function or to toggle
through the selection.
Press
button to move to the next sub-option or go back to the main menu.
Order Menu Option LCD display Functions
1 Parking Menu PARK
Parking hours
P 0:00
0 is flashing
Adjusts parking hour
(value from 0 to 2).
Parking minutes
P 0:30
30 is flashing
Adjusts parking minute
(value from 0 to 59).
Toggle Parking
countdown
P -- ON +
Or
P – OFF
Enables or disables parking countdown.
There is a beep 5 min. before the
Parking countdown reaches 0.
2
F Button Function
Menu
FBPRO F Button Programming
FB Programming
1 2 3 M
2 3 1 M
2 1 3 M
3 1 2 M
M 1 2 3
3 Illumination Menu ILLUM
Toggle Illumination
Mode
ON
Or
OFF
ON – basic operation with backlight
illumination; OFF – basic operation
without backlight illumination.
4
Keypad Lock Time
Menu
KELOC
Keypad lock time
05
10
20
When SECURE is ON, Keypad will be
locked automatically 5 sec./10 sec./20
sec. after the MENU operation ends.
5
Side Button Program
Menu
SBPRO AUX Button Programming
User Guide P. 5
Side Button
Programming
TEMP
STOP
PANIC
CWM
AUX
6 Language Menu LANGU
Language
ENG
Or
FRAN
English is default.
7 Temperature Menu TEMP
Temperature
CTEMP
Or
FTEMP
Deg. Celsius or Fahrenheit
Deg. Celsius is default.
8 Clock Menu CLOCK
Clock hours
12:00
12 is flashing
Adjusts clock hour
(value from 0 to 12).
Clock minutes
12:00
00 is flashing
Adjusts clock minute
(value from 0 to 59).
9
Confirmation Mode
Menu
CONFM
Confirmation Mode
BZVIB
Or
BLITE
Buzzer or Vibration option.
Red Backlight option for alarm.
Toggle BZVIB
BUZ
Or
VIB + vib ICON
Buzzer
Vibration
Toggle BLITE
ON
Or
OFF
Red backlight flashing when alarm.
No red backlight flashing when alarm.
10 Backlight Color Menu COLOR
Backlight
There are 8 different
colors.
C1-C8
Blue light is default.
11 SECURE Menu SECUR Locks the transmitter’s keypad.
Toggle lock remote
ON
Or
OFF
ON – locks the transmitter’s keypad.
OFF – unlocks the transmitter’s keypad.
12 Time Start Menu TSTAR
Time start hours
T 12:00
12 is flashing
Adjusts time start hour
(value from 0 to 12).
Time start minutes
T 12:00
00 is flashing
Adjusts time start minute
(value from 0 to 59).
Toggle time start
T – ON +
Or
T – OFF
Enables or disables.
13 VALET Menu VALET
Valet Mode options
VLTAM
VLTST
CMVLT
Valet Alarm Mode
Valet Start Mode
Combo Valet Mode
Toggle Valet Mode
ON
Or
OFF
14 CWM Menu CWM Cold Weather Mode
Toggle CWM Mode
ON
Or
OFF
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15 Alarm Clock Menu ALARM
Alarm hours
A 12:00
12 is flashing
Adjusts alarm hour
(value from 0 to 12).
Alarm minutes
A 12:00
00 is flashing
Adjusts alarm minute
(value from 0 to 59).
Toggle alarm
A – ON +
Or
A – OFF
Enables or disables alarm.
Parking Countdown
This version of the countdown feature is particularly useful for keeping track of parking meter time:
The user may quickly set up the countdown using the
Parking Menu. The transmitter will beep once,
5 min. before the Parking countdown reaches 0.
Alarm Clock
The LCD remote control has a built-in alarm clock, which can be set up using the
Alarm Clock
Menu
. Once the programmed time is reached, the remote will beep 6 times every minute until a
button is pressed.
CWM Menu:
When this feature is enabled, press
for 3 sec. to enter or exit Cold Weather Mode. If disabled,
press
(enter L-01) → button to enter or exit Cold Weather Mode.
Valet Menu:
When this feature is enabled, press
for 3 sec. to enter Valet Mode. When this feature is
disabled, press + buttons simultaneously.
Time Start Menu:
This feature is used to remote start the car at a pre-programmed time. Once the pre-programmed
time is reached, the remote will send a start command to the car module.
Note: The car will only start once.
Secure Remote Feature:
This feature is used to lock the keypad of the transmitter to avoid an accidental button press. When
the remote is locked and a button (except
) is pressed, the LCD will display “PRESF” for 1
second and go back to the clock.
The transmitter keypad can also be locked as follows:
• Press to go to Menu
• Within 3 seconds, press
Press for about 1 second to unlock the transmitter’s keypad. At the same time, the LCD screen
will display “
PRESb” for 1 second and then go back to the clock.
Clock Menu:
The Clock menu is used to set the current time on your remote control.
F Button Function Menu:
The order of
LEVELS and MENU can be re-arranged using the F Button Function Menu.
User Guide P. 7
Button Operation:
Button LCD Sound
Lock button
+ LOCK
1 beep
Unlock button
+ UNLOCK
2 beeps
Trunk button TRUNK text for 1 sec. 1 beep
Start button START text for 1 sec., + backlight user selected for 2 sec. 1 beep
Engine running
run time +
icon + blue backlight for 3 sec.
3 beeps
Engine stop red backlight on for 3 sec. 2 beeps
AUX Button
TEMP - displays temperature + backlight user selected for
3 sec.
STOP - transmits Engine stop code
PANIC - transmits PANIC Mode code
CWM - transmits CWM code
AUX - transmits AUX code
1 beep
2 beeps
Unlock+Start buttons valet icon if pressed more than 3 sec. 1 beep
Lock+Unlock buttons same as AUX button -
Trunk+Lock buttons
(2
nd
car operation)
+ LOCK
1 beep
Trunk+Unlock buttons
(2
nd
car operation)
+ UNLOCK
2 beeps
Trunk+Start buttons
(2
nd
car operation)
START text for 1 sec. 1 beep
L --01 → Lock button 1 beep
L --01 → Unlock button 1 beep
L --01 → Trunk button temperature + backlight user selected for 3 sec.
L --01 → Start button
(pressed more than 3 sec.)
CWM or MTF text for 1 sec. 1 beep
L --02 → Lock button
(2
nd
car lock)
LOCK +
1 beep
L --02 → Unlock button
(2
nd
car unlock)
UNLOCK +
2 beeps
L --02 → Trunk button
(2
nd
car trunk)
TRUNK text for 1 sec. 1 beep
L --02 → Start button
(2
nd
car start)
START text for 1 sec. 1 beep
L --03 → Lock button
(Channel 1)
1 beep
L --03 → Unlock button
(Channel 2)
1 beep
L --03 → Trunk button
(Channel 3)
1 beep
L --03 → Start button
(Channel 4)
1 beep
Remote Starting Your Vehicle
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, simply press the button to remote start or stop
your vehicle. Please see “Remote starting” below.
Warning: If you vehicle has an automatic transmission and the parking lights flash 15 times after
pressing the button, please see your installer as programming will have to be modified.
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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
IGNITION ON (RUN)
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.
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.
3. Within 20 sec. of engaging the parking
brake, press and hold LOCK, UNLOCK or
START/STOP 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:
a. LOCK to lock the doors and shut down the engine;
b. UNLOCK to unlock the doors and shut down the engine;
c. START/STOP to shut down the engine without affecting the doors.
7. The icon will appear on your screen.
Remote Starting
Press the button for approximately 1 second. The LCD will display “START” with the backlight ON
for 1 second. The parking lights will come
ON to inform you that the remote starter has received
your signal. Approximately 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 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 to disarm the security system
(this will also unlock the doors). 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 would 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.
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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).
• To disarm the Starter Kill, press the 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 button on the transmitter.
The parking lights will flash once.
If remote door locks are installed, this will also lock the doors.
• In passive mode, the Starter Kill will automatically arm if the key is not inserted
into the ignition switch within 30 seconds after unlocking (the Key Sense feature
must be installed).
Alarm Functions
When an intrusion from door, hood, trunk, shock or ignition is detected, the remote will send beeps
or vibrate for about 60 seconds. At the same time, the LCD remote will display “
ALARM” and “DOOR /
HOOD / TRUNK / SHOCK /
real time” (depending on the type of alarm) alternately. The icons of door,
hood, trunk and shock, as well as the red backlight, will be flashing (when the
BLITE is set ON).
Alarm Type LCD Text Icon(s) Sound or Vibration
DOOR ALARM + DOOR
Car front view outline +
door open and closed
60 seconds
HOOD ALARM + HOOD
Car side view outline +
hood up and down
60 seconds
TRUNK ALARM + TRUNK
Car side view outline +
trunk up and down
60 seconds
SHOCK ALARM + SHOCK
Car front view outline +
shock sensor flashing
60 seconds
IGNITION ALARM + real time NONE 60 seconds
The user can press the
or button to stop the alarm (unless TWO-STAGE Mode has been
programmed – one press then only mutes the siren; the user needs to press twice in order to
disarm the system).
Remote Starter Features
Idle Mode
Convenience feature: Idle Mode allows you to keep the engine running and the doors
locked while you stop, for example, at a convenience store or for a short delivery.
This feature allows you to let the remote starter take over control of the vehicle (i.e. no Key in the
Ignition Switch) while the engine is running.
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To leave the vehicle in Idle Mode if your vehicle has an automatic transmission:
1. With the engine running, make sure to release the brake pedal and press the or
button (to unlock the doors) or the button on the remote control until the parking lights
come on or you hear a series of clicks.
2. Remove the key and exit the vehicle. The engine will continue running.
3. Lock the doors if needed.
The engine will continue running until the user re-enters the vehicle or until the expiration of the
Engine Run Time.
If your vehicle has a manual transmission, Idle Mode can be activated through the same routine
as that used for Ready Mode; for the last step, the button is pressed instead of the other
buttons:
1. Ensure that all the doors, hood and trunk 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. of engaging the parking brake, press , or 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 the button until you hear a chirp (the doors will lock if remote door lock is
installed, and the system will arm).
If the pre-programmed run time expires or if the user shuts down the engine by remote
control, the vehicle will get in Ready Mode.
Caution!!! Do not leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle that is in Idle Mode.
Valet Modes
There are 3 sorts of Valet Modes: Combo Valet, Valet Start and Valet Alarm. When your vehicle is
in Combo Valet Mode, both the remote starter functions and the alarm functions are disabled.
When your vehicle is in Valet Start Mode, only the remote starter functions are disabled. When
your vehicle is in Valet Alarm Mode, only the alarm functions are disabled.
Combo Valet Mode
There are 3 different ways to get in and out of Combo Valet Mode:
1- Getting into Combo Valet Mode using the ignition key:
• Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch. Within 10 sec., turn the key 5 times successively
into the IGNITION ON / RUN and OFF positions.
• The parking lights will flash three times and the LED on the antenna will remain ON solid to
indicate that the vehicle is now in Valet Mode.
• The icon will appear on your LCD remote.
1- Getting out of Combo Valet Mode using the ignition key:
• Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch. Within 10 sec., turn the key 5 times successively
into the IGNITION ON / RUN and OFF positions.
• The parking lights will flash twice and the LED on the antenna will turn OFF to indicate that the
vehicle is now out of Valet Mode.
• The icon will disappear from your LCD remote.
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2- Getting into Combo Valet Mode using combined buttons on the transmitter:
• Hold the and buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
• The parking lights will flash 3 times and the LED on the antenna will remain ON solid.
• The icon will appear on your LCD remote.
2- Getting out of Valet Mode using combined buttons on the transmitter:
• Hold the and buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
• The parking lights will flash 2 times and the LED on the antenna will turn OFF.
• The icon will disappear from your LCD remote.
.
3- Getting into Combo Valet Mode using the button on the transmitter:
• Press the button to go to the MENU.
• Press or to go to the VALET MENU.
• Press to go to the next stage MENU; press or to choose the CMVLT (COMBO VALET)
Mode.
• Press to go to the next stage MENU; press or to choose the ON.
• Press and hold for 5 seconds.
• The parking lights will flash 3 times and the LED on the antenna will remain ON solid.
• The icon will appear on your LCD remote.
3- Getting out of Combo Valet Mode using the button on the transmitter:
• Press the button to go to the MENU.
• Press or to go to the VALET MENU.
• Press to go to the next stage MENU; press or to choose the CMVLT (COMBO VALET)
Mode.
• Press to go to the next stage MENU; press or to choose the OFF.
• Press and hold for 5 seconds.
• The parking lights will flash 2 times and the LED on the antenna will turn OFF.
• The icon will disappear on your LCD remote.
Valet Start Mode
This feature will allow you to put your system into Valet Start Mode by using the transmitter.
Getting into Valet Start Mode
• Press the button to go to the MENU.
• Press or to go to the VALET MENU.
• Press to go to the next stage MENU; press or to choose the VLTST (VALET START)
Mode.
• Press to go to the next stage MENU; press or to choose the ON.
• Press and hold for 3 seconds.
• The parking lights will flash 3 times and the LED on the antenna will remain ON solid.
• The icon will appear on your LCD remote.
Getting out of Valet Start Mode
• Press the button to go to the MENU.
• Press or to go to the VALET MENU.
• Press to go to the next stage MENU; press or to choose the VLTST (VALET START)
Mode.
• Press to go to the next stage MENU; press or to choose the OFF.
• Press and hold for 3 seconds.
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• The parking lights will flash 2 times and the LED on the antenna will turn OFF.
• The icon will disappear on your LCD remote.
Valet Alarm Mode
This feature will allow you to put your system into Valet Alarm Mode by using the transmitter.
Getting into Valet Alarm Mode
• Press the button to go to the MENU.
• Press or to go to the VALET MENU.
• Press to go to the next stage MENU; press or to choose the VLTAM (VALET ALARM)
Mode.
• Press to go to the next stage MENU; press or to choose the ON.
• Press and hold for 3 seconds.
• The parking lights will flash 3 times and the LED on the antenna will remain ON solid.
• The icon will appear on your LCD remote.
Getting out of Valet Alarm Mode
• Press the button to go to the MENU.
• Press or to go to the VALET MENU.
• Press to go to the next stage MENU; press or to choose the VLTAM (VALET START)
Mode.
• Press to go to the next stage MENU, press or to choose the OFF.
• Press and hold for 3 seconds.
• The parking lights will flash twice and the LED on the antenna will turn OFF.
• The icon will disappear on your LCD remote.
Panic Mode
In an emergency situation, you can activate Panic Mode by pressing and holding the or
button for 3 seconds. If the vehicle is under a remote start, the engine will shutdown automatically
before setting off the horn/siren. You can stop the horn/siren by pressing (this will lock your
doors) or by pressing (this will unlock your doors if single-stage disarm is enabled).
Furthermore, the Panic Mode can be stopped by activating one of the following three (3) features:
a) Remote Valet
b) Ignition Valet
c) By turning the key to the
ON position, then pressing the Valet Switch (if included)
Panic Mode will automatically shut down after 25 seconds if the user does not stop it first.
Quick Lockout (Secure Panic)
For fast protection in emergency situations, the system will LOCK all doors when you press the
brake pedal while you hear the sound signal. (Quick Lockout is only available when Panic
Mode has been set off.)
Cold Weather Mode
If your vehicle has a manual transmission, Ready mode should be set before entering Cold
Weather mode. When cold weather mode is active, the engine starts every 2 hours and runs for 3
minutes (or 8 or 20 minutes with diesel engines). Cold weather mode automatically ends after 24
hours (or 12 starts).
To enter Cold Weather Mode:
• Press and release the button and you will hear a beep; L-01 will appear on the display.
Press and hold the button for 3 seconds until the parking lights flash three times.
The remote control will beep once and the icon will appear on the display.
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To exit Cold Weather Mode, do any one of the following actions:
• Open the hood.
• Start the engine by remote.
• Turn the key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position.
• Press and release the button and you will hear a beep; L-01 will appear on the display.
Press the button for 3 seconds (the parking lights will flash once).
When the system exits Cold Weather Mode, the remote control will beep once and the
icon will disappear.
To verify whether the system is in Cold Weather Mode:
• Press the brake pedal: If the vehicle is in Cold Weather Mode, the parking lights will stay on
while the pedal is pressed.
How to access Cold Weather Mode
Function Button pressed Icon Sound Instructions /description
To enter Cold
Weather Mode
+
Beep
To exit Cold
Weather Mode
+
None Beep
Press
and hold for 3
seconds.
Extended Run Time
While the vehicle is running under a remote start, pressing and holding the button for more
than 3 seconds will reset the run time counter to zero and restart the run time cycle from the
beginning. There will be three beeps and the parking lights will flash three times. The extended
run time procedure can only be carried out once per remote start.
To stop the vehicle, at any moment, simply press the
button.
Example: If your remote car starter is programmed for a run time of 3 minutes and your vehicle
has been running for 2 minutes already, pressing the
button will reset the counter to zero and
allow the engine to run for another cycle (in this case, 3 minutes).
Advanced Features: Installation-programmable Options
The remote starter was designed with flexibility and OEM integration in mind. With its programmable options, this unit can single-handedly control nearly any electrical system in your vehicle.
Caution: The programming of your system should be left to a professional. Changing any
one of the settings may affect the operation of your remote starter.
Remote Door Locks
If your remote starter was installed with the remote door locks option, you will have the
convenience of remote keyless entry. See section “Arming the Starter Kill”, on page 9, for further
instructions on remote door locking and unlocking.
Priority Door Access
If the priority door locks option is installed on your vehicle, this safety feature allows you to unlock
solely the driver’s door with a single press of the
button on the transmitter. Upon a second
press of the
button, all the other doors will unlock.
Note: Most vehicles require the use of an additional relay for this option; please consult with your
installer.
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Ignition-Controlled Door Locks
This is an added security feature. If your remote starter was installed with the ignition-controlled
door locks option, the doors will automatically lock as soon as the key is turned to the
IGNITION ON
(RUN)
position while the brakes are pressed. The remote car starter will also lock any door that was
unlocked and opened (then closed) the next time the break pedal is pressed. When the key is
turned to the
OFF position, the doors will automatically unlock.
Relock
If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter, but do not open any door, hood, trunk or turn
ignition
ON within 30 seconds, the system will automatically relock and arm.
Note: When the system is in active arming mode and the relock mode is enabled, the doors
will relock but the system will not rearm.
Secure Lock
(Only for certain vehicles.) Before it can remote start your vehicle, the remote starter must first
disarm the factory security system. The secure lock feature may be required on certain vehicle
models with factory security systems that automatically unlock the doors when the security system
is disarmed.
To keep your vehicle protected when the factory security system is disarmed for a remote start,
secure lock will relock your doors as soon as the vehicle has started. Once the engine run cycle
ends, secure lock will rearm your factory security system.
Remote Trunk Release
If your system was installed with the Remote Trunk Release option, you can open your trunk by
pressing the
button for 3 seconds on the remote transmitter, or by pressing the button
twice within 3 seconds.
Note: When pressing the
button, the trunk will open and the security system will disarm. If
your vehicle is in passive mode, the system will rearm after a 30-sec. delay once the trunk is
closed. If your vehicle is in ready mode, it will be cancelled as soon as the trunk opens.
The Starter Kill and Anti-grind Feature
With this added security feature, the system will prevent your vehicle from starting with the ignition
key when armed. If your remote starter was installed with the starter kill option, one will not be able
to start your vehicle with the key unless the system has been unlocked and disarmed first, or put
into valet mode.
Note: If the starter kill is installed, your vehicle will benefit from a protection against starter
motor damage that could occur after remote starting the engine (should the user, by force of
habit, turn the ignition key to the CRANK position).
Safe Start Mode
If this feature is enabled, the user must press the button twice within 3 seconds to remote start
the vehicle. This will eliminate accidental remote starts, e.g., when children are playing with the
transmitter.
If Swap Start Mode is selected, to remote start your vehicle, press the
button and then the
button. The
AUX 2 output can be activated by pressing the button.
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How to Access Safe Start Mode
Function By pressing Icon Sound Instructions / description
Start on Safe
Start Mode
x 2
Melody
Press
twice within 3
seconds. Press for 1 secmelody-then press 1 sec.
Stop on Safe
Start Mode
None Melody
Installer-programmable Valet Modes
Valet Mode Using the Valet Switch (
if installed
)
When your vehicle is in Valet Mode, the remote starter functions are disabled. If the vehicle needs
to be serviced, or if you park it indoors, the Valet Mode will prevent the engine from being remote
started accidentally.
To put the system into valet mode:
• Turn the key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position.
• Within 3 sec., press the valet button for 1 second.
The parking lights will flash three times to indicate that the vehicle is now in valet mode.
• Turn the key to the OFF position.
The LED on the antenna will come ON solid.
To take the system out of valet mode:
• Turn the key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position.
• Within 3 sec., press the valet button for 1 second.
The parking lights will flash twice to indicate that the vehicle is now out of valet mode.
The LED will go out or start to flash.
Note: Once valet mode is activated, the remote starter and alarm functions will be disabled.
Home Valet Mode
If configured at installation, this feature will set the vehicle to a no-remote-start mode: if the vehicle
is parked indoors there is no danger of it starting accidentally by remote control.
Note: Once the Home Valet Mode is activated, the vehicle will not start by remote but the
alarm functions will still be active.
To take the system into Home Valet Mode:
• Press the or button.
• Within 3 seconds, press the and buttons simultaneously until the parking lights turn ON,
then release both buttons.
• The icon will appear on your LCD remote.
To take the system out of Home Valet Mode:
• Turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position.
The system will warn you if someone attempts to start your vehicle while it stands in Home Valet
Mode. The parking lights will:
1- Turn ON then OFF; then
2- Flash twice, pause; then
3- Flash twice again.
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How to Access Home Valet Mode
Function By pressing Icon Sound Instructions / description
To enter
Home Valet
Mode
Step 1 : or
Step 2 : +
simultaneously within 5 sec.
1 beep
Press or . Within 5 seconds, press
+ . . The transmitter will display
and there will be 1 beep.
To exit Home
Valet Mode
None None None
Insert key in ignition switch and turn to the
ON
position. The icon will disappear.
Turbo Mode
If Turbo Mode is configured at installation, it will allow a turbocharger to idle down after the user
leaves the vehicle (the unit will take over the vehicle and keep it running for 60 seconds or until it is
shut down by remote control). The vehicle will remain in Ready Mode.
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission
, proceed as follows to set the system in
Turbo Mode:
1. With the engine already running, release the brake pedal and press the , or
button on the transmitter until the parking lights come ON and you hear a series of clicks.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. The engine will continue running.
3. Exit the vehicle and close all doors, hood and trunk.
4. Press the button (this will lock the doors; the engine will shut down after
60 seconds of Turbo Mode).
If your vehicle has a manual transmission
, follow all steps of the Ready Mode routine to
activate Turbo Mode:
1. Ensure that all doors, hood and trunk 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. of engaging the parking brake, press , or 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 and hold either:
a. to lock the doors and shut down the engine after 60 sec.;
b. to unlock the doors and shut down the engine after 60 sec.;
c. to shut down the engine immediately, without affecting the doors
(this will bypass Turbo Mode).
d. TO SET THE VEHICLE INTO IDLE MODE.
Engine Run Time
If you have a gas engine, your remote starter can be programmed to run the engine for 3, 15, or
25 minutes (15 minutes by default). If you have a diesel engine, the remote starter can be
programmed to run the engine for 8, 20, or 30 minutes (20 minutes default).
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How to Access Run Time Status (Indications purposes only)
Function By pressing Icon Gasoline Diesel
3 minutes 8 minutes
Engine runtime
15 minutes 20 minutes
25 minutes 30 minutes
Temperature Request (If ACC-Temp-101 installed)
The user can request the temperature in the vehicle if a Temperature Sensor Module (ACC-Temp-
101) is installed:
• Press the button for 1 second and release; you will hear a beep. L-01 will appear on the
screen.
• Immediately press the button and hold it until the temperature is displayed on the LCD
screen.
Note: to change the temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit, the user needs to refer to the
MENU.
Horn Chirp Timing
The pulse duration can be configured by your installer (from 5 ms. to 200 ms.).
Pager Function
This function will help you find the remote. By pressing the Valet button for 3 seconds, you will
trigger the pager function. The remote will beep to inform you of its location. User can press the
LOCK or UNLOCK button to stop the beeping of the remote once it is found.
Multi-car Operation
This option allows the owner of two vehicles, both equipped with the same remote starter model, to
control both systems independently with a single remote control. To control the second vehicle:
Press + simultaneously:............................................ LOCK
Press + simultaneously:............................................ UNLOCK
Press + simultaneously: ............................................................START
Press + simultaneously: ............................................... STOP
Press ¾ ¾ : ........................................................... TRUNK
or
Press ¾ ¾ : ......................................................... LOCK
Press ¾ ¾ :......................................................... UNLOCK
Press ¾ ¾ : ........................................................... START
Press ¾ ¾ : ........................................................... STOP
Press ¾ ¾ :........................................................... TRUNK
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LCD Transmitter Operation and Confirmation (Second Car
Control)
Basic Operations
Function Button press Icon Sound
Lock
+
1 beep
Unlock
+
2 beeps
Start
+
Run time +
3 beeps
Stop
+
none 2 beeps
Trunk
¾ ¾
flashing 1 sec.
1 beep
Start/Stop While in Safe Start Mode
Function Button press Icon Sound Description
Start on Safe
Start Mode
+ x 2
run time +
3 beeps
Press
+
simultaneously twice within
3 seconds. Press for 1
second - a beep will be
heard - then press 1 second
and a beep will be heard
again.
Stop on Safe
Start Mode
+
None 2 beeps
Multi-Level Features (default state)
The multi-level features allow you to access different features of your vehicle or of a second car by
pressing the button once, twice or three times. By default, the multi-level features are
programmed as follows:
Basic Features (press the button 1X)
¾ : ............................................................ AUX 2
¾ ............................................................. cold weather
Multi-Car Operation (press the button 2X)
¾ ¾ :........................... 2nd car lock
¾ ¾ : ........................... 2nd car unlock
¾ ¾ : ............................ 2nd car start/stop
¾ ¾ :........................... 2nd car trunk
Customized Features (press the button 3X)
(May not be compatible with some vehicles)
Your installer can add customized features such as turning on the radio, opening sliding doors, etc.
¾ ¾ ¾ : customized feature 1
¾ ¾ ¾ : customized feature 2
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¾ ¾ ¾ : customized feature 3
¾ ¾ ¾ : customized feature 4
Accessing the Multi-Level Features and Other Transmitter Functions
• To access a Level 1 feature, press and release the button and you will hear a “beep”;
L-01 will be displayed. This display means that you are now in Level 1. Simply press the
corresponding button to access the desired feature.
• To access a Level 2 feature, press and release the
button and you will hear a “beep’’; L-02
will be displayed. This display means that you are now in Level 2. Simply press the
corresponding button to access the desired feature.
• To access a Level 3 feature, press and release the
button and you will hear a “beep”; L-03
will be displayed. This display means that you are now in Level 3. Simply press the
corresponding button to access the desired feature.
Your installer can customize the system as to personalize these multi-level features in an order that
best suits your needs. Your options are:
Option 1:
Level 1
(requires pressing the button 1X) Æ Multi-car operation
Level 2 (requires pressing the button 2X) Æ Basic features
Level 3 (requires pressing the button 3X) Æ Customized features
Option 2 (on by default):
Level 1 (requires pressing the button 1X) Æ Basic features
Level 2 (requires pressing the button 2X) Æ Multi-car operation
Level 3 (requires pressing the button 3X) Æ Customized features
Option 3:
Level 1 (requires pressing the button 1X) Æ Customized features
Level 2
(requires pressing the button 2X) Æ Multi-car operation
Level 3 (requires pressing the button 3X) Æ Basic features
Option 4:
Level 1 (requires pressing the button 1X) Æ Basic features
Level 2
(requires pressing the button 2X) Æ Customized features
Level 3 (requires pressing the button 3X) Æ Multi-car operation
Example: If the multi-level features were set to option 3, the setup would be as follows:
For “Basic features”:
x To access the AUX 2 feature, the user needs to press on the button three (3) times followed
by the button.
x To access Cold Weather Mode, the user needs to press on the button three (3) times
followed by the button.
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Troubleshooting Transmitting Range
Many factors may affect the operating range of the transmitter. Some of these are:
• The condition of the battery in the transmitter.
• The operating environment (for example: downtown radio-frequency noise, airports, cellular
phone towers…)
• Metal: any type of metal will affect operating range. This includes the vehicle itself.
• The shape of the vehicle can affect range as well (vans in general have less range).
• The shape of the roof and A-pillars brings about considerable radio-frequency deflection (in this
case the signal from the remote control). As a result, the direction in which the vehicle is facing
in relation to the remote control can affect the range. Straight on (standing in front of the vehicle)
generally gives you the greatest range; the second best performance is from the back. Using the
remote control from either side of the vehicle will usually give the lowest range.
• The range will be significantly lower in a crowded parking lot than in open space.
• Always hold the transmitter high, approximately at shoulder height.
The operating range will be somewhat lower on vehicles equipped with an aftermarket or factory alarm
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Diagnostics – Parking Light Flash Table
Flashes Description
1
• Doors locked, alarm and starter kill armed
• Run time has expired
•
TRUNK button pressed
• Start signal received by the module
• Cold weather mode cancelled
2
• Remote start attempt cancelled by remote
• Doors unlocked, starter kill disarmed
• Exiting ignition valet
• Power ON to OFF(automatic transmission)
• Exiting remote valet
• Power-up reset
• Board set from manual to automatic; power
ON
2 slow flashes then
8 quick flashes
• Reset from manual to automatic
3
• Entering ignition valet
• Entering or exiting ready Mode
• Entering remote valet
• Entering extended run time
4
• +12 V detected on the brake input wire
either while cranking or during run time
• Entering multi-speed tach programming
• Board set from automatic to manual; power
ON
• Power ON to OFF ( manual transmission)
5 Fast
• Tach signal programmed
• New transmitter programmed
6 • A remote start was attempted while a tach-before-crank signal was detected before cranking
8 • Unit reset
10
• A ground (-) signal was detected on the hood pin input wire when attempting to remote start or
during run time
When pressing
START/STOP
15 quick flashes
• The parking brake is connected to ground (automatic transmission)
1 – pause – 2
• There was a remote start attempt while the vehicle was in valet mode
• Failed start: vehicle’s low battery voltage
…followed by 1 flash • Exiting cold weather mode ON SOLID for 3
seconds….
…followed by 3 flashes • Entering cold weather mode
ON continuously • Idle mode: Idle mode is engaged
• Run time: The vehicle has been remote started and is in run time
ON 2 seconds
• The hood has been opened and a ground (-) signal has been detected on the hood pin input
wire
ON 4 seconds • Locking or unlocking a door (with door pulses configured to 4 sec.)
ON 20 seconds • The hood pin has been flashed and you now have access to the programming options
Constant flashes
up to 60 sec.
• In siren or horn mode: Alarm condition generated by an intrusion, by panic mode or when the
system is powered up
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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
REMOTE STARTERS:
As the manufacturer, 4366859 Canada Inc. (“Autostart”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser only
(nontransferable) that the remote starter module (control box) shall be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for as long as the original consumer purchaser continuously owns the vehicle in which the
remote starter was originally installed, as specified below:
1) For the first two years after the date of manufacture, as specified by the serial number on the module,
Autostart will replace the remote starter module free of charge with a new remote starter module.
2) For the third year and any consecutive year after the date of manufacture, as specified by the serial
number on the module, Autostart will provide to the original consumer purchaser a new remote starter
module, for a repair charge of $25.00 USD.
In all cases, the consumer must return the remote starter module to the point of purchase, and must provide a copy
of the proof of purchase to said retailer. A remote starter module will be returned to the retailer for the consumer to
claim within a 4 (four)-week period. For case (2), a certified cheque or money order in the amount of $25.00 USD
must accompany the remote starter module, or the retailer may refuse the return.
ACCESSORIES:
Autostart warrants to the original consumer purchaser only (nontransferable) that it will replace any Autostart
accessory part for a one-year period from date of purchase. Accessories will only be replaced if proven defective in
material or workmanship, and if, when the accessory is returned to the point of purchase, the retailer is provided
with a copy of the proof of purchase. The accessory will be sent to the retailer for the consumer to claim within a 4
(four)-week period.
THE WARRANTY IS VOID IF:
1) The product has been damaged, altered in any way or tampered with, without the explicit written
consent of an Autostart technician. For remote starter modules, this includes the opening or
removal of the plastic covering of the module, or the removal or alteration of the barcode label on
the plastic covering of the module.
2) The product is damaged due to accident, fire, flood, shipping and handling, misuse, neglect, or
other conditions beyond the control of Autostart.
3) The product has been installed or repaired by anyone other than a certified technician.
4) The product has been improperly installed or used.
THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
1) Batteries.
2) Scratched or worn transmitter cases.
3) Installation and/or removal charges for all remote starter modules and accessories.
4) Shipping and handling charges incurred for product exchange or replacement.
5) Any material damages other than to the product itself.
6) Harnessing, L.E.D. lights, switches, inverters, relays, etc.
THIS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY SHALL CONSTITUTE THE SOLE LIABILITY OF AUTOSTART
FOR OUR PRODUCTS, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. NO PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR AUTOSTART
ANY OTHER LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE SALE OR USE OF OUR PRODUCTS. AUTOSTART’S
LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY
OTHER THEORY, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE INDIVIDUAL UNIT WHOSE DEFECT FOR
DAMAGE IS THE BASIS OF THE CLAIM. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL AUTOSTART, ITS
DISTRIBUTORS OR THEIR AGENTS BEAR ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
The parties hereto elect that any dispute regarding the present document be submitted to the appropriate Court located in the Province
of Quebec, District of Montreal. The parties hereto agree that this document is governed by and interpreted in accordance with the law
of Quebec. If the purchaser is located in a province of Canada other than Quebec, all matters dealing with the warranty of quality will
be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the law of Ontario. If the purchaser is located outside Canada, all matters dealing
with the warranty of quality will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the United Nations Convention on Contracts for
the International Sale of Goods (the “Vienna Convention”).
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