CompuSTAR 2WAM User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Safety Information
2. Remote-Pager : 2WAMR w/LCD
3. Description of Remote Appearance
4.CompuGLO color LCD
6. Remote-Pager Button Functions
7. More Button Functions
8. Remote-Pager Learn Routine
9.
Auto Start Function
10. Reservation Mode
11. Canceling Reservation Mode Page 11
12. Valet Mode
13. Safety Shut Down Features
14. Turbo Mode
15. Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty
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Safety Information
Please take these safety precautions into consideration under the following conditions:
1. Servicing the vehicle
W
hen servicing your automobile (i.e. changing the oil, washing your car), the CompuStar system should be in Vale t Mode. There is a safety shutdown sw the hood that deactivates the remote starter function if the hood is open. How
ever, if the switch has been damaged or the switch has be en installed improperly,
the vehicle may start when
2. Loaning your vehicle to others
W
henever you loan your vehicle to an individual who is not familiar wi you may want to put the vehicle in Valet mode. This will prevent the borrower from accidentally activating the CompuStar auto-security system.
3. For manual transmission vehicles
If
the Compustar 2WAMR is
precautions are required because the Compustar does not monitor the gear shift :
Button IIis pressed for 2 seconds, even if the hood is open.
installed in a manual transmission ve hicle, extra
itch unde
th Compustar,
r
Description of Remote Appearance
T
he model name,
2WAMR
Front Side Rear
, stands for
2 Way 4 Button Remote.
I m p o r t a n t !
w
hen a door or hatchback opens. Please verify that the opening of any door or hatchback cancels Reservation Mode. If any of the doors or hatchback are not monitored by CompuStar because of improper installation or a faulty dome light switch, do not use the CompuStar and take your vehicle immediate ly to the dealer for repair. D
o not set Reservation Mode if the window(s) are open or if there is anyone inside the vehicle, this includes animals. Remote start installation in a manual transmissi w
ith a convertible top is not recommended.
U
nder normal circumstances, Reservation Mode is cancelled
on vehicle
Remote-Pager : 2WAMR w/LCD
The model name, 2WAMR
Liquid Crystal Display
This transmitter allows you to activate multiple functions by pressing different combinations of the 4 buttons on the unit.
.
stands for
Two Way Amplitude Modulated Remote with
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CompuGLO color LCD
The remote-pager comes with CompuGLO which is a unique color LCD display that visually tells the vehicle owner the security status of your car at all times. There are differing icons that will appear on your CompuGLO LCD indicating what your vehicle is currently doing.
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LCD Icons
Remote-Pager Button Functions
Icon
Explanation
Indicates that Timer Mode is on.
Indicates that Turbo Mode is on.
Indicates that Passive Arming Mode is on.
Displays remaining battery life.
Indicates that your remote-pager is transmitting signals to the controller unit.
Indicates that you are in Valet Mode.
Indicates that your car is locked or unlocked.
Indicates that the Shock Sensor has been triggered.
Indicates that your trunk is open.
Indicates that the RPS is on.
Indicates that someone is paging you from your vehicle.
Indicates that your vehicle has auto-started properly or that the ignition is on.
Note : " "
Indicates that your door is open.
Indicates that your siren is turned on when locking or unlocking your vehicle.
10
11 12
13
14
15
Button(s)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
I
I I
I I I
I V
II-
III-
I V -
( I + I I )
( I + I I I )
( I I + I I I )
( I I + I V )
( I I I + I V )
(I+III) -
(I+II) -
(I+IV ) -
Represents pressing the button for 2 seconds.
"
( )"Represents simultaneously pressing the buttons.
"
( )"Represents simultaneously pressing the buttons for 2 seconds.
Pressed
For
1/2 sec
1/2 sec
1/2 sec
1/2 sec
2 sec
2 sec
2 sec
1/2 sec
1/2 sec
1/2 sec
1/2 sec
1/2 sec
2 sec
2 sec
2 sec
Function
Lock / Arm Unlock / Disarm
AUX 1
AUX 2
Query Function Auto-start Function – on/off
Trunk Release Panic, Press I to turn off the siren.
Siren Chirp – on/off
Valet Mode – on/off
Passive Arming – on/off
Timer Start Mode – on/off
Turbo Mode - on/off
Shock Sensor – on/off
Programming Menu 1
Programming Menu 2
Indicates that Vibration Mode is on.
Indicates that the Shock sensor is turned off.
Indicates that your Hood is open.
1. Time Clock.
2. Remainder of the engine running time.
Indicates that your parking lights are flashing.
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More Button Functions
Remote-Pager Learn Routine
(1) T
ime Setting
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
(2) RPS & V
ibration mode on or off
STEP 1
STEP 2
Button
(II+III) -
( I )
( I )
( I I )
(II+III) -
Button
(II+III)-
( I I I )
PressedFor
2 sec
1/2 sec
1/2 sec
1/2 sec
2 sec
PressedFor
2 sec
1/2 sec
Function
Tones will sound for confirmation
Time setting is on. The numbers will flash, and tones will sound.
Change hour.
Change minutes.
Time setting is off. Tones will sound.
Function
Tones will sound for confirmation
RPS on or off, tones will sound for confirmation.
The Compustar system will allow up to three remotes to be programmed to one vehicle. Please perform the following procedure to add or reprogram additional
remotes.
Step1 :
Step2 :
the transmitter has been programmed. You can continue
Activate Valet/Programming mode by manually turning the ignition
on and off five times with the key within a 7 second period.
The parking light will flash once with successful completion of this step.
Within a 7 second period after cycling the ignition for the 5
press button I. The parking lights will flash once to confirm that
programming additional remotes. The parking lights will flash two times when the programming mode has expired.
(between Acc and On)
t h
time,
Auto-Start Function
Press button Remember, that a key in the ignition is required to drive the car.
For manual transmission vehicles, please use reservation mode.
Press button
The engine will run 15 or 25 minutes (25 or 45 min for diesel) depending on preset options at the time of installation and then shut off.
II
for 2 seconds to auto-start an automatic transmission engine.
I I
for 2 seconds in order to turn off an auto-started car.
Note :
( I V )
1/2 sec
Vibration mode on or off, tones will sound for confirmation.
Step 2 must be completed within 15 seconds. If not, start over at step 1.
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shows the amount of run-time left in the remote start mode.
A n t i - G r i n d
The anti-grind circuit (an optional feature provided by your installer) prevents you from engaging the starter on a remote-started vehicle.
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Diagnosing problems with Auto-Start
If there is a problem in auto-starting your vehicle,the CompuStar system will do one of two things; if it fails for any of the reasons listed in the table below, it will flash the
parkinglights three times then flash the error number. Otherwise, it will attempt to start the vehicle three times. If, after three times, the vehicle will not start or stay run
ning, the CompuStar system will shut down. In either case, please see your installer to resolve the situation.
Error Number
(# of times parking lights flash)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Reservation Off (Manual Transmission Only)
Error Reason
Engine On
Key On
Door Open
Trunk Open
Brake On
Hood Open
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Activating Reservation Mode
Step1 :
Step2 : Step3 : Step4 : Step5 :
After arriving at your destination, and BEFORE TURNING
YOUR ENGINE OFF, place the transmission in the Neutral position.
Activate the parking brake. Remove your foot from the foot brake. Remove the key from the ignition, and the engine will remain running.
Exit the vehicle and close the door within two minutes after a c t i v a t i n g the parking brake. The engine will shut off and reservation mode for the remote-starter is now complete.
(Manual Transmission only)
Your vehicle is now ready for auto-starting. However, the reservation mode will be cancelled if a door is opened or the CompuStar system is put in Valet mode
after the reservation has been set. Once cancelled, you will have to start the vehicle with the key and repeat the above 5 steps if you want to restore reservation
mode.
Reservation Mode
(manual transmission only)
In order to auto-start your manual transmission vehicle, you must first set the CompuStar system to Reservation Mode before leaving your vehicle. The purpose
of Reservation Mode is to leave the transmission gear in the neutral position when you leave your vehicle. Reservation mode is intended for use on MANUAL
TRANSMISSIONS ONLY and NOT FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
Reservation Mode must be engaged each and every time you leave your manual transmission vehicle in order to auto-start it.
Note :
The system is not recommended for vehicles with removable tops.
Important requirements to activate Reservation Mode
- The transmission must be in the NEUTRAL position.
- The vehicle windows must be rolled up.
- Do not set the reservation mode with people in the vehicle.
- Do not auto-start the vehicle with people in the it.
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Important!
When the vehicle shuts off after reservation mode, the Compustar system will lock/arm the vehicle. Take care to not lock your keys inside.
Important!
If you try to auto-start the vehicle when reservation mode has not been set, the auto-start feature will not work. When you press the auto-start button, the remote will beep three times.
The car parking lights will flash three times, pause, then flash seven times.
Canceling Reservation Mode
If you do not want to set reservation mode, shut off the engine before you exit the vehicle. The engine will shut off for the following reasons:
-You did not activate the parking brake or pressed the foot brake when you turned the key to the off position.
-You released the parking brake while the engine was running.
-You entered Valet Mode after the Reservation Mode has been completed.
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Valet Mode
While the vehicle is in valet mode, only the keyless entry function will be available. Valet Mode is very useful when loaning your vehicle or having it serviced.
In order to enter Valet mode, press buttons In order to manually enter Valet Mode, insert your key into the ignition and turn
the ignition on, then off,
(between ACC and ON)
You can exit Valet Mode only by pressing buttons
( I + I I I )
simultaneously for a 1/2 second.
( I + I I I )
simultaneously for a 1/2 second.
five times within 10 seconds.
Safety Shut Down Features
The CompuStar 2WAMR system has several shut down safety features. The following actions will shut down the engine or prevent the car from auto-starting :
Opening the hood, pressing the brake, or if Valet Mode is turned on.
Turbo Mode
If this optional Turbo Mode has been programmed at the time of installation,
you can turn this feature on and off by pressing buttons In this mode, if the emergency brake has been set, the engine will continue to run
after the key has been taken out of the ignition. It will run until two minutes after the emergency brake has been set.
( I I I + I V )
for a 1/2 second.
• To utilize this mode, the emergency brake sensing wire has to be connected to the emergency brake wire of the vehicle. Consult the authorized dealer for this mode.
• This option is ideal for turbo-charged vehicles because it allows the turbo too slowly cool after operation.
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Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty
Firstech, LLC Warrants to the original purchaser that this product shall be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and circumstances for the period of time that the original owner of this product owns the vehicle in which it is installed ; except that the remote controller unit for the period of one year from the date of installation to the original owner of this product. When the original purchaser returns the product to the retail store where it was
purchased or prepaid postal to Firstech, LLC., 3415 S. 116
th
St Seattle, WA 98168,
Firstech, WHATSOEVER,INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAM
AGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF EARNINGS, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS OF ECONOMIC
OPPORTUNITY AND THE LIKE that may or may not resulted from the operation of Compustar.
NOT WITH STANDING THE ABOVE, MANUFACTURER DOES OFFER A LIMITED WARRANTY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE CONTROL MODULE AS
DESCRIBED ABOVE.
USA within the warranty period, and if the product is defective, Firstech, LLC, will at its option repair or replace such.
Your Warranty
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND EACH ENTITY PARTICIPATING IN THE STREAM OF COMMERCE THEREWITH. THIS EXCLUSION INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THE EXCLUSION OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR ANY AND ALL WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR ANY AND ALL WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OR PATENTS, IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND/OR ABROAD.
NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OF ANY ENTITIES CONNECTED THEREWITH SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF EARNINGS, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND THE LIKE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, MANUFACTURER DOES OFFER A LIMITED WARRANTY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE CONTROL MODULE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will last or the exclusion or limitation on how long an implied warranty will last or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary State to State.
T
he product’s warranty is automatically void if its date code or serial number is defaced,
missing or altered. This warranty will not be valid unless you have completed the r
egistration card and maile d it to Firstech,
address listed on the registration card.
LLC
. is not RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES
LLC
., within 10 days after the purchase to the
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