Autostart PD-2.7 User Manual

AUTOMATIC / MANUAL TRANSMISSION

MULTI-CHANNEL REMOTE STARTER

PD-2.7

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

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

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 interference, including interference that 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 isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.
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 - 1W-AM-4B-SH-A-M - - September 8, 2007 - - MO - Assembled in Canada

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

Windshield Wipers, Radio & Headlights ............. 3

Arming the Starter Kill ........................................... 3

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

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

Remote-starting................................................... 4

Driving Off ........................................................... 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quick Lockout

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

Advanced Features: Installation-

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

Active or Passive Arming of the Starter Kill ........ 7

TM

.................................................. 6

OEM alarm .......................................................... 7

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

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

Ignition-controlled Door Locks ............................ 7

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

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

Key Sense Option ............................................... 8

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

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

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

Installer-programmable Valet Modes.................. 8

Valet Mode Using the Valet Switch........... 8

“Home Valet

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

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

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

Horn Chirp Timing ............................................. 10

The AUX 1, AUX 2 and AUX 3 Outputs ........... 10

Multi-car Operation............................................ 10

Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range ...... 11

TM

” 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 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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Using the Remote Control

Your Remote Car Starter is equipped with a 4-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:

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

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
instead.

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
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).

• 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.

• 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).

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

OFF. Leaving the headlight switch ON on certain types

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

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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.

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.

Remote-starting

Press the

START/ STOP button for approx. 1 second. The parking lights will come ON to inform you

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

If the vehicle does not start at the first attempt, the system will shut down, wait a few seconds and
try to start the engine again. 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 control, press the
doors. Enter the vehicle and do the following:

P. 4 User Guide

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

UNLOCK button to disarm and unlock the