STEELMATE BT431201 User Manual

1-WAY REMOTE START SYSTEM

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONGRATULATIONS on your choice of a Cool Start™ Remote Engine Starter and Keyless Entry with DP
Technology by Crimestopper Security Products Inc. This booklet contains the information necessary for operating

your system. If any questions arise, contact your installation dealer or Crimestopper Security Products Inc.

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Primary and Optional Features

-PRIMARY: These are features that must be connected in order for the system to operate properly i.e. Remote

Start connections, Flashing lights, and Brake Reset. For programming, the hood pin and program button are
required.

-OPTIONAL: These features are to be connected only if desired or agreed upon by the customer and the installing
dealer i.e. Door Locks, Trunk Pop, Dome Light Illumination, Horn-Honk, Anti-Grind, etc. These features may also
require additional parts and/or labor fees. Consult with your installer beforehand to be sure of what is going to be
installed with your particular system.

CRIMESTOPPER SECURITY PRODUCTS, INC.
1770 S. TAPO STREET, SIMI VALLEY, CA. 93063

REV 08.2012

This device complies with FCC Rules part 15. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference that may be received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modification to this equipment. Such modification
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Operation Cautions & Warnings…….……………..….…………………………………….…………….….…………2

Using the Remote Transmitter………………………………………………………………………….………....…….3

Status LED……………………………………………………………………………………………….……….……….4
Remote Engine Control…………….…..……………………………………………………………….…….……….4-7
Turbo Timer Mode……………………………….……………………………………...……………….…………….…8
Manual Transmission Mode……………………………….……………………………………...…………………..…9
Convenience and Safety Features……………………………….………………………………….…...……….…9-11

Transmitter Programming….…………….…………………………………………….……………….…………....…12

2 Vehicle Operation (BLUE or RED LED)….......….………………...…………………………………….…………13

No Factory Keyless Entry after Remote Start…………..…………………………………………………………….14
Remote Start Diagnostics……………………………………………………………………………………………….14
Battery Replacement.…………………………………….………………...……………………..…………….………15
2-Way Data Port…………………………………………………………………………………………………………16

OPERATION CAUTIONS & WARNINGS

CRIMESTOPPER SECURITY PRODUCTS, INC. and its VENDORS shall not be liable for any accident resulting
from the use of this equipment. This system is designed to be professionally installed into a car or vehicle in which
all items, such as parking brake and all associated components, door switches, transmission shift linkage, throttle
linkage, and all engine safety features, are in perfect working condition.

IT IS ABSOLUTELY THE OWNER’S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO: A) Understand the operation of this system
and its safety features. B) Check for proper operation of the system prior to accepting delivery of the vehicle from
the installation facility. C) Check and maintain the condition of the vehicle and all items relative to the proper
operation of this system and its safety features. D) Always leave the doors and windows closed and locked to
protect against accidents and theft.

DO NOT remote start the vehicle in a closed garage. Make sure that the garage door is open or there is
adequate ventilation. Failure to observe this rule could result in injury or death from poisonous Carbon Monoxide
fumes.

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USING THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER

VEH 1 = Blue LED
VEH 2 = Red LED

AUX Outputs thru Data

AUX 1 = Trunk + Lock
AUX 2 = Trunk + Unlock

(

2#

only)

AUX 3 = Trunk + Start

VEH

VEH

AUX 4 = Lock + Start

(Requires Canbus Data Module)

NOTE: The VEH button can be used to keep remote control from accidentally operating your vehicle.

See Page 13 for additional information on how to use your remote to operate a second vehicle

For

1#

The transmitter supplied with this system has 4 vertical buttons – Lock, Unlock, Start and Vehicle Select.

For

2#

The transmitter supplied with this system has 5 vertical buttons – Lock, Unlock, Trunk Release, Vehicle Select
and Start. This remote can control up to 4 AUX functions thru data depending on the vehicle and data module.
This is typically used for operating left and right sliding doors and Gas Cap release. Consult your installer.

1#

2#

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STATUS LED

STATUS LED: Used for Remote Start Diagnostics – page 14 (Optional, requires Installation of LED)

LED will flash when locking your doors with remote.
LED will remain solid in Valet Service Mode.

REMOTE ENGINE CONTROL

REMOTE START & TRUNK POP – Button Press Selection (Option # 6):

To eliminate the possibility of accidentally opening the trunk or starting the vehicle, there are (3) options for button
press selection. This option will allow you to change whether the Remote starter and Trunk release activate by a:

1. Double button - Two presses.

2. *Single ½ second press (Default).

3. Press and Hold 2 seconds.

*Default = 1 single press*

REMOTE ENGINE STARTING – SUCCESSFUL START:

1) Press the remote start button for at least ½ second (*default). Parking lights flash once, return solid, and the
Ignition/Acc circuits turn on.

SOLID

FLASH 1X

AFTER

IGN

3

PRESS START

THEN

SOLID

2) After a few seconds the Starter Motor engages. The parking lights and Acc circuits will turn off while cranking.

3) Engine Starts and Runs. Parking Lights and ACC turns back on, and the doors lock.

4) Engine will remain running for programmed run time until reset with Brake pedal. If needed, the engine can be
turned off with remote transmitter by pressing and releasing the Start button.

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SEC.

STARTER

REMOTE ENGINE CONTROL

REMOTE ENGINE STARTING – UNSUCCESSFUL START

In the event that the engine does not start on the first attempt, the system shuts down for a few seconds, then
attempts to restart the engine a 2
up to 4 seconds maximum. This should provide ample cranking time for difficult starts, but is limited to 4 seconds to
help prevent damage to the starter from over cranking.

1) If engine starts on 2nd or 3rd attempt, see steps 3 & 4 of “Successful Start” on page 4.

2) If Third attempt fails to start engine, the system will turn off and doors will remain locked. NO FURTHER
ATTEMPTS WILL BE MADE AUTOMATICALLY

TURNING OFF A REMOTE STARTED ENGINE:

1) Engine is running in Remote Start (Parking lights ON).

2) Press and release the remote start button or double press (If option #6 is on).

3) Engine & parking lights OFF, Doors re-lock/re-arm (programmable).

ENTERING YOUR REMOTE STARTED VEHICLE:

1) With engine running, unlock system with remote (If equipped) or open door with key.

2) Enter vehicle and be careful not to step on brake pedal! (Remote Start Reset)

3) Turn Ignition to ON/RUN position, then press brake pedal to reset the Remote Starter & Shift out of park.

4) Remote starter will reset instantly when the brake is pressed. Parking lights will turn off and the ignition key is
now controlling your vehicle.

REMOTE START RUN TIME RESET:

The Remote Start Run Time is adjustable from 5 to 30 minutes (option # 20). Some local cities
have a run time limit for unattended vehicle. You can now reset the engine-run timer to allow for more running
time after remote start has already occurred using the remote control. After a successful remote start, press
both the Lock & Unlock buttons together for at least 2 seconds. The parking lights will flash 3 times and
internal engine timer will reset back to zero minutes.

LOCK with REMOTE START and After REMOTE START ABORT:

Option # 8 controls whether the system will automatically lock during and after a remote Start abort or time-out. This
feature can be turned OFF. The default is Lock with Remote Start.

nd

and 3rd time. For hard starting engines, the unit will allow a starter crank time of

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REMOTE ENGINE CONTROL

IDLE DOWN MODE:

This mode allows the unit to take over operation of the parked vehicle while the ignition key is removed and you exit
the vehicle. The vehicle will remain running for the programmed time or until canceled. The Run Time choices are:
10, 20, 30 minutes or Infinity Run. Default = 20 minutes

Examples:

• You pull up to a convenience store for a quick stop, “Idle Down” mode keeps engine running when you exit the

vehicle, (with keys in hand) remote lock doors. When you return, unlock, turn ignition ON and drive away. NOTE:
If lock button is pressed twice in “Idle Down” mode, the remote start will abort.

IDLE DOWN MODE – EXITING THE VEHICLE:

1) With vehicle engine running with key, press the Remote Start button for at least one second or twice if set for

Double press.

2) Parking Lights will turn ON.

3) Doors will unlock, or if brake pedal is being depressed, doors will unlock when it is released.

4) Turn OFF Ignition and remove key. Engine should remain running.

5) Exit vehicle and remote lock doors if desired. Locking doors a 2nd time aborts remote start.

6) Engine will remain running for programmed run time or until you return (whichever comes first).

SOLID

IGN

OFF

PRESS START

UNLOCK

IDLE DOWN INFINITY RUN MODE:

Idle Down can be programmed for INFINITY RUN. This allows the vehicle engine to remain running INDEFINITELY
without the ignition key in the switch. The parking lights continuously flash in this mode. This mode can be beneficial

to law enforcement or commercial trucks that need to remain running unattended for long periods of time.

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