W
hen the vehicle shuts off after reservation mode, the
CompuStar system wi
ll lock/arm the vehicle.
T
ake care to not lock your keys inside.
If
you try to auto-start the vehicle when reservation mode has
not been set, the auto-start feature will not work.
W
hen you press the auto-start button, the car parking lights will flash three times,
pause, then flash seven times.
I
n 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
M
ode is to leave the transmissi
on gear in the neutral position when you leave your
vehicle. Reservation mode is intended for use on MA
NUAL TRANSMI
SSIONS ONLY
and NOT FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
S. Reservation Mode must be engaged
each and every time you leave your manual transmission vehicle in order to auto-start it.
Note :
T
he system is not recommended for manual transmissi
on vehicles wi
th
r
emovable or convertible tops.
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Important requirements to activate Reservation Mode
-
T
he transmission must be in the NEUTRAL positi
on.
-
T
he vehicle windows must be rolled up.
-
D
o not set the reservation mode with people in the vehicle.
-
D
o not auto-start the vehicle with people inside it.
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Activating Reservation Mode( MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY
)
Step1 :
After arriving at your destination, and BEFORE TURNING YOUR
ENGINE OF F
, place the transmission in the Neutral posi
tion.
Step2 :
A
ctivate the parking brake.
Step3 :
Remove your foot from the foot brake.
Step4 :
Remove the key from the ignition, and the engine will remain running.
Step5 :
Exit the vehicle and close the door within two minutes after activating
the parking brake. The engine wi
ll shut off and reservation mode for
the remote starter is now complete.
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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 :
-
Y
ou did not activate the parking brake or pressed the foot brake when you turned
the manual key to the off position.
-
Y
ou released the parking brake while the engine was running.
-
Y
ou entered Valet Mode after the Reservation Mode has been completed.
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Reservatio
n Mode (manual transmission only)
Tru
nk Releas
e
Press the button until the LED on the remote stops flashing, in order to unlock
and release your trunk door. If pressing the trunk release button does not release
the trunk, you will need to release the button and try again, as the remote stops
transmitting as soon as the LED stops flashing.
Note that the trunk release function will not only release the trunk but will unlock the
all doors as well.
I m p o r t a n t !
I m p o r t a n t !
Panic
Mode
Press the button for 3.5 seconds to enter Panic Mode. In this mode, the car
will arm, if not armed already, and the siren/horn will activate and the parking lights will flash.
I
n order to disengage Panic Mode, press the button until the LED
stops flashing.
T
hen, press the button for a 1/2 second to unlock/ dis
arm your vehicle.
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.
Y
our vehicle is now ready for auto-starting. However, the reservation mode will be
cancelled if a door or hatch is opened, or if the CompuStar system is
put in Valet mode.
O
nce cancelled, you will have to start the vehicle with the key and repeat the above
5 steps if you want to restore reservation mode.
Continuation Mode : (Stop and Go feature)
While your vehicle is running with your key, press the button for 2 seconds,
you are now in the continuation mode. Your engine will continue running for the
preset time even if you take your key out of the ignition. You can now lock/arm the
vehicle if you wish to.
Example :
For a quick stop when you don’t want to restart the vehicle.