Autostart Two-Way Led Transmission Remote Starter User Manual
TWO-WAY LED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
REMOTE STARTER
User Guide
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.
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 the NEUTRAL position
and the parking brake is engaged 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
DOC: 1.00 (i) – August 29, 2006 DL Lp Manufactured in Canada by Autostart
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............................. 4
Remote-Starting Your Vehicle ................ 4
Setting Your Vehicle into Ready Mode ............. 4
Remaining In Ready Mode................................ 4
Remote-starting ................................................. 5
Driving Off.......................................................... 5
Remote Starter Features ........................ 5
Idle Mode........................................................... 5
Valet Modes....................................................... 5
Ignition Valet ...............................................5
Remote Valet Mode .................................... 6
Panic Mode........................................................ 6
Quick LockoutTM................................................ 6
Cold Weather Mode .......................................... 6
Extended Run Time........................................... 7
Feature Confirmation Chart .................... 7
Advanced Features: Installation-
programmable Options ........................... 7
Remote Door Locks........................................... 7
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........................................................... 8
Installer-Programmable Valet Modes................ 8
Valet Mode Using the Valet Switch (if
installed)...................................................... 8
“Home ValetTM” Mode ............................... 9
Turbo Mode ....................................................... 9
Engine Run Time............................................... 9
Flashing LED ..................................................... 9
Multi-car Operation .......................................... 10
Multi-Level Features (default state)..... 10
Vehicle Status Request ........................ 11
Status Request When the Engine IS NOT
Running ........................................................... 12
Ready Mode Status Request .......................... 12
Status Request When the Engine is Running. 13
Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range13
Diagnostics – Parking Light Flash Table14
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 starter is equipped with a 5-button multi-channel remote control. It can operate two
independent vehicles equipped with a remote starter (see Multi-car operation section on page
10). The functions of the transmitter are as follows:
For certain vehicles:
• Pressing and holding the LOCK button for more than 3 seconds will lock all doors and will send a
constant pulse as long as the
constant pulse can be configured to activate certain functionalities such as rolling up the
windows – Please refer to your installer to see if your vehicle is compatible with this
option.
• Pressing and holding the
send a constant pulse as long as the
This constant pulse can be configured to activate certain functionalities such as rolling down the
windows – Please refer to your installer to see if your vehicle is compatible with this
option.
LOCK button is held down (maximum of 15 seconds). This
UNLOCK button for more than 3 seconds will unlock all doors and will
UNLOCK button is held down (maximum of 15 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
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
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HIGH. It is recommended to leave the settings on LOW or MEDIUM
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.
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).
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 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.
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 gear selector 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 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 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. START/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 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.
Should any of the above occur, Ready Mode will be cancelled.
Note: The unit will notify the user that it has exited Ready Mode by giving 3 slow flashes
(parking lights).
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IGNITION ON (RUN) position.
Remote-starting
Press the
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.
Driving Off
With the vehicle running under remote control, press 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
• Press the brake pedal to disengage the remote starter unit.
You are now ready to drive off.
Remote Starter Features
Idle Mode
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. For example, if you stop for a delivery or at a convenience store, lock your vehicle and leave it running for the length of a run cycle while you are away.
Idle Mode can be activated through the same routine as that used for Ready Mode; at the last step,
the
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.
Valet Modes
When your vehicle is in valet mode, the remote starter functionalities 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.
When the vehicle is set to valet mode, the LED remains ON (it does not flash). The LED will
turn itself off ONLY
Ignition Valet
This feature will allow you to remotely put your system into Valet Mode by using the ignition key
instead of the Valet button as above. Ignition Valet can be used without a Valet button installed.
To put the system i n t o Valet Mode:
• Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch. Within 10 sec., turn the key 5 times
START/STOP button for approx. 1 second. The parking lights will come ON to inform you
ON during the pre-programmed run time of the engine.
UNLOCK button to disarm and unlock the
position while the engine is running. This would cause the starter motor to re-engage.)
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.
TRUNK button is pressed instead of the other buttons:
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. push 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 go on running.
5. Exit the vehicle and close the Door.
6. Press the TRUNK button until the system is armed (the doors will be locked if remote
door lock is installed).
Caution!!! Do not leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle standing in Idle Mode.
when the ignition key is turned to the IGNITION ON position.
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