AstroStart 5204 Remote Starter User Manual
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1. 3 REPLACING THE BATTERY CONFIRMATIONS T T TABLE OF COMMANDS 4 START COMMANDS RE 6 SECURITY SYSTEM YYTTTTT 8 LOCK UNLOCK COMMANDS AND ALARM SYSTEM ARMING DISARMING 13 OTHER COMMANDS 4 14 SAFETY CHECKS 15 HOOD SWITCH 16 GEARSHIFT CHECK E u Q 16 REPLACING OR BOOSTING VEHICLE BATTERY 16 stroStart 1 PRECAUTIONS Before using this product carefully read the following safety precautions Immediately report any malfunction to the AstroStart dealer that performed the installation Under no circumstance can this product or its use be modified Always turn off the main switch when vehicle is parked in an enclosed unventilated area or is in for ervicing n ways turn off the main switch when not using your remote starter for extended periods of time eep remote controls away from children lave your engine tuned regularly to ensure optimum performance of your remote starter ake sure that the windshield wipers and the headlights are turned off before leaving vehicle egularly check safety features that stop engine see SAFETY CHECKS on page 15 lake sure you comply with all local regulations which may prohibit leaving your engine running when vehicle is unattended in a public place Always advise service personnel that your vehicle is equipped with a remote starter We strongly recommend2. position is disarmed by sending an Unlock command 14 stroStart VALET MODE Valet mode allows you to disarm antitheft system whenever your vehicle is left with someone else for servicing for example With a 5204 the alarm and the antitheft valet mode are combined See the instructions in the alarm valet mode part of that guide in page 12 With a 4204 see below for instructions To ACTIVATE VALET MODE WITH THE VALET SWITCH turn the key to ON position then press Valet switch until antitheft status indicator stops flashing approximately 3 seconds To DEACTIVATE VALET MODE WITH THE VALET SWITCH turn the key to ON position then press and hold Valet Switch for at least 3 seconds The status indicator will start flashing To access the valet mode with the remote refer to the table of commands in page 5 Valet Mode is automatically deactivated when key is turned to the ON position for the tenth time This is to prevent Valet Mode from being left on for long periods of time Note the flashing LED is optional on a 4204 UTILITY COMMAND An additional command allows you to control most of the vehicle accessories depending on what was connected during installation headlights defroster etc For more information check with your technician To activate this function press and a buttons simultaneously The accessory associated with this command is activated for 1 sec 1 min or 8 _ depending
3. INDICATOR LIGHT Indicator light flashes a specific number of times see table below to indicate different alarm conditions when arming and disarming the system It can also act as a deterrent if installed in a place visible from outside the vehicle DURING ARMING Indicator flashes codes for zones in violation i e at least one door is opened Only one code is shown at a time If more than one zone is in violation during arming code changes when zone shown is corrected example door closed DURING DISARMING Indicator flashes code for last zone that generated the alarm condition 4 chirps or flashes Code is shown when you press e button This code is repeated until you apply the brakes The table on the next page shows the meaning of zone codes number of flashes ZONE CODES FLASHES ZONE INDICATED 1 System is armed 2 A door is was open 3 Hood is was open 4 Alarm condition is was detected on shock sensor input 5 Key is was in ignition position IGN 6 Alarm condition is was detected on additional sensor input Additional sensor monitors status of sssssss 7 Loss of power 12 battery supply was removed 8 Alarm status islhas been detected on pre shock sensor input Indicator can show two other conditions CONSTANT DIM LIGHT Indicates that alarm is permanently disarmed See VALET MODE on page 12 RAPID FLASHES Indicates that system is in rearming cycle See PASSIVE REARMING
4. CLARIFICATIONS ON NEXT PAGE stroStart 5 2 DEACTIVATION 3 SYSTEM NOT READY 4 ACTIVATION NO CONFIRMATION IS SENT BACK IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START START CONFIRMATION CAN TAKE FEW SECONDS EXCEPT IF THE ENGINE IS ALREADY RUNNING DEPENDING ON THE PROGRAMMED OPTION AT INSTALLATION THE TRUNK CONFIRMATION SHOWS THAT THE TRUNK IS OPEN THE INPUT FOR THE OTHER SENSOR IS IN INFRACTION STATUS WHEN THE OPTION IS PROGRAMMED IN TRUNK MODE OPTIONAL MATERIAL REQUIRED AND THAT THE TRUNK IS OPEN THIS CONFIRMATION WILL REPEAT ITSELF EVERY 5 MINUTES UNTIL THE TRUNK IS CLOSED WHEN THE DOOR AND TRUNK ZONE ARE IN INFRACTION AT THE SAME TIME THE LCD DISPLAY WILL ONLY SHOW THE TRUNK ZONE WHEN USED WITH A 4204 VALET STAUS IS UPDATED ON EACH COMMANDS START COMMANDS STARTING THE ENGINE To start engine press Qr button The system automatically adjusts ignition duration for your type of vehicle parking lights flash once duration four seconds then stay on all the time when the engine is running If more than one command is sent each successive start command resets the runtime to the beginning parking lights flash once to confirm command has been received and horn sounds once to let you know engine is already running When the start command is emitted the system will immediately send a confirmation that the vehicle is ready to start or not ex the vehicle won t start if th
5. command Your remote will also show you a on the LCD UNLOCK DISARM ef Press button Doors are unlocked and parking lights flash twice to confirm command has been received Your remote will also show you f o the LCD Unlock function can be programmed and connected so that the first Unlock command only unlocks the driver s door while a following Unlock command unlocks the other door s Dome light will come on for 30 seconds every time Unlock command is sent This 30 second duration is cancelled when Lock command is sent brakes are applied or key is inserted in ignition and turned to ON position This function is optional and requires an additional connection and equipment during installation stroStart 13 TRUNK RELEASE C f Press C2 and buttons simultaneously Trunk releases and parking lights flash three times to confirm command has been received Trunk cannot be released if key is in ON position In this case lights flash once to confirm command has been received and that trunk could not be released If you are not sure you received a confirmation repeat command The system will repeat the confirmation as often as you wish If your vehicle is equipped with a factory security system do not forget to rearm it after closing trunk Lock command AUTOMATIC LOCK UNLOCK Programmable as Active or Inactive during installation This function locks doors when ignition key is in ON position engine is running and b
6. is not _ installed on this vehicle Following table shows effect of each zone on rearming cycle stroStart 9 Protection zone Effect on rearming cycle Hood f ME Additional sensor These three zones prolong rearming cycle as long as they remain in violation Shock sensor lanition Activated by ignition key Cancels rearming 3 Activated by remote starter No effect Doors This zone cancels rearming completely Warning No effect Applying brakes or activating Temporary Valet Mode see page 12 cancels rearming PASSIVE REARMING In passive rearming mode opening a door triggers rearming cycle Alarm will be armed 30 seconds after checking that all protection zones are in normal condition This 30 second period is called rearming cycle If a zone detects a violation during rearming cycle countdown stops and restarts at 30 seconds when all zones are back in normal condition During rearming cycle indicator light flashes rapidly After five seconds system sends an audible confirmation siren chirps once indicating that system will arm after 25 seconds After this delay alarm is armed and sends a second confirmation siren chirps once and parking lights flash once to indicate that system is armed If you wish to remain in the vehicle without driving off you can cancel rearming cycle by applying brakes When you exit the vehicle cycle resumes and system arms automatically see also Temporary Valet M
7. that you have your remote starter checked annually Contact a dealer in your area BEFORE USING YOUR REMOTE STARTER Before leaving your vehicle set the various controls in order to use your remote starter Set heating air conditioning controls to desired position when the remote starter starts your engine it will also turn on your climate control system Turn your windshield wipers and the headlights to the OFF position Make sure gearshift is in P stroStart THE REMOTE CONTROL Your remote control has been designed to fit the natural contours of your hand so that it is easier to use Your remote control can transmit on two different channels allowing control of two separate vehicles See below for more details A maximum of four remote controls can be assigned to your vehicle See your dealer for additional remote controls Two way 310 052 451 00 NOTE The range of your remote control can be affected by a weak battery interference from nearby metal structures hydro poles or crowded parking lots USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL To send a command press for two seconds on the appropriate button Command not be sent if the button is not pressed long enough The remote control beeps at the beginning of transmission then eight short beeps at the end of the transmission i e about 2 seconds after the button was pressed After those short beeps release the button s to allow the remote to re
8. 2 CONTROL ENGINE stroStar STARTER WITH INTEGRATED ALARM USER MANUAL Model 4204 5204 For all automatic transmission gas and diesel powered vehicles 9 i gt The asterisks represent functions related to a O 5204 remote starter with integrated alarm only fe FRANCAIS AU VERSO CONSULT SAFETY PRECAUTION SECTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT NEVER INSTALL THIS PRODUCT ON A MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLE SOME FEATURES MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL MATERIAL NOT INCLUDED PATENT NOS lt gt Manufactured in Canada 1 130 426 USA 4 345 554 5 614 883 enpres Px Astroflex AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING Litho d in Canada 08 03 193 127 308 00 All rights reserved Astroflex 2003 GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS This device complies with the requirements of Industry Canada IC Management of Radiofrequencies as specified in document CNR 210 Its use is authorized only on a no interference no protection basis in other words this device must not be used if it is determined that it causes harmful interference to services authorized by IC In addition the user of this device must accept any radio interference that may be received even if this interference could affect the operation of the device 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 interfer
9. HAT STOPS THE ENGINE For your safety engine will not start or will stop if Your key is ignition prevent Start cycle Remote control sends Stop message applied Engine is over revving if programmed Enable at installation Alarm detect intrusion Main switch is OFF MAIN SWITCH The main switch is usually mounted under the driver side dashboard Itis a toggle ON OFF switch that is used to cancel start functions It does not disable other commands which remain active Alarm 7 m features Locks etc STOP D Oe When engine is running on a remote start you can turn it off by pressing CD and Ore buttons simultaneously This command also turns off alarm condition stroStart 7 LOW TEMPERATURE MODE Om In Low Temperature Sentinel mode system starts your engine automatically when the temperature falls below a preset level Engine will run for programmed runtime after which the system will wait 2 2 hours and then start the engine again if temperature is still below preset level To activate cancel Low Temperature mode press and a buttons simultaneously When mode is activated Parking lights will flash 4 times then if temperature is below preset level engine will start If temperature is above preset level system will wait until it goes below the preset level before starting engine If system cannot execute command for example hood
10. OSING AN ASTROSTART REMOTE CAR STARTER Like you Astroflex is concerned with the environment This is why we suggest using the two minute runtime when you remote start your vehicle to warm up engine fluids We take this opportunity to remind you to properly defrost your windows and remove all the snow from your vehicle before driving on public roads Rolling igloos are extremely dangerous We wish you an excellent journey with your remote engine starter User guide for 4204 and 5204 remote engine starter The 4204 and 5204 models are Bi directional remote engine start systems This means that they can communicate both ways and therefore return an acknowledgment to the transmitter and or communicate the status of the vehicle The 5204 model includes an integrated security system As well as remote starting your vehicle it can inform you when the vehicle is accessed and or of any intrusions second one way 6 button transmitter is also included only in this addendum 193 127 107 00 included in the packaging for the operating instructions Both models offer a keyless entry feature allowing the user to operate the door locks as well as access to the trunk of the vehicle These features are optional and may require additional material and or wiring during installation Table of contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 BEFORE USING YOUR REMOTE STARTER 2 THE REMOTE CONTROL 3 USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL
11. To replace the battery slide the latch sideways and remove the battery cover on the back of the remote control case remove old battery and replace it with a new one Make sure the battery is placed the right way see pictogram inside the cover stroStart 3 CONFIRMATIONS Sent by vehicle Confirmations sent by the vehicle are generated as soon as a command is received by the starter module Your remote starter will always confirm that the command has been received either by sounding the horn siren or by flashing the parking lights Parking light confirmation is mandatory while horn or siren confirmations are optional programmable and may require additional connections and equipment during installation Emitted by the transmitter The transmitter emits three kind of confirmations audible piezo visual LCD display and physical vibration these confirmations are listed further in this guide After the confirmation signals have been emitted the transmitter only if used with the 4204 will change to power saving mode in order to reduce battery consumption Note that the communication between the vehicle and the transmitter operates only in one way This is why it is recommended to wait for the confirmation before sending another command Otherwise the vehicle and the transmitter will transmit at the same time and block the requested command as well as the returned confirmation The following diagram shows the usefulness of each seg
12. and SEMI PASSIVE REARMING on page 9 stroStart 11 SECONDARY FUNCTIONS ANTI LOCK When connected to ignition key cylinder this function prevents system from locking the doors during automatic rearming if key is in the ignition It can also be connected to a switch to select automatic locking as ACTIVE or INACTIVE TEMPORARY VALET MODE ALARM This mode is used to cancel automatic rearming for an indefinite period of time You will find this mode useful when fuelling up or working on your vehicle To activate Temporary Valet Mode press ef button during rearming cycle indicator light flashes rapidly When light stops flashing it confirms that Temporary Valet Mode has been activated To cancel this mode place ignition key in RUN position then remove it passive rearming is reactivated when you open a door You can also arm the system using the remote which cancels Temporary Valet Mode VALET MODE This mode is used to deactivate alarm permanently when you take your vehicle in for servicing for example It can be de activate by the remote see table of commands page 5 or by the Valet switch Valet switch activates Valet Mode or terminates alarm condition when your remote control is not available lost batteries dead etc This switch must be installed in a hidden place known only to regular users of the vehicle Ask your installer to tell you where it is TO ACTIVATE VALET MODE place ignition key in ON position then
13. ceive confirmations from the car When used with a 4204 immediately after a command is sent the remote control switches to receive mode for 5 seconds while waiting for a confirmation signal The only exception is for the Start command The remote will always stay in receive mode waiting for engine shut down feed back from the car When used with a 5204 the remote will always standby ready to receive information from the car like violation of a protected zone Your remote control can transmit on two different channels allowing control of two separate vehicles equipped with either 4204 or 5204 system Only the Panic command is transmitted on both channels simultaneously Each command being transmitted is confirmed by audible piezo and visual Antenna1 Antenna 2 confirmations That work in the following manner CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 To transmit command To transmit a command on channel 2 press desired button then on channel 1 press as soon as a beep is heard release the button for a moment then desired button for two press it again and hold it down for two seconds seconds Remote control shown could differ from that included in the kits REPLACING THE BATTERY The LCD of your remote has a battery icon telling you when to replace the battery We strongly recommend keeping a replacement battery in your glove compartment The remote control needs one AAA battery See a dealer for spare batteries or any convenience store
14. depending on which is connected System can activate up to four deterrents simultaneously siren parking lights dome light and or horn PREVENTIVE Indicator light shows different alarm conditions see ZONE CODES on page 11 It can also act as a deterrent if installed in a place visible from outside vehicle 8 stroStart ALARM MODES WARNING Warning signal is 7 siren chirps If a two level shock sensor is connected to system warning sounds every time vehicle is subjected to a light shock when the alarm is armed The remote will also show you the violation by the small hammer icon PRE ALARM If you set off alarm by accident and do not want to alarm or disturb the whole neighborhood pre alarm mode cuts in three seconds before alarm condition to give you time to disarm system In this mode parking lights siren and dome light go on and off intermittently for three seconds Violation information will also be shown on your remote by the dedicated icon ALARM CONDITION When system is in alarm condition it activates the various deterrents connected to the alarm module Alarm condition remains active for 30 or 60 seconds depending on initial programming then system pauses for five seconds 45 seconds for Door zone During this pause it checks the protection zones again and restarts alarm cycle if a zone is still in violation This cycle can be repeated up to four times If situation that caused the violation is corrected in mid cycl
15. e alarm stops at end of current cycle Violation information will also be shown on your remote by the dedicated icon OPERATION Your alarm system has three different operating modes active semi passive rearming and passive rearming depending on initial programming See the relevant paragraph for the mode your system was configured in during installation ACTIVE In active mode the alarm must be armed and disarmed using the remote see Table of Commands on page 4 Alarm is armed as soon as command is received even if a zone is in violation when command is received If so the remote will emit a chirp telling you that one zone is active but the alarm is now enable However violated zone cannot trigger the alarm unless it was in a normal condition beforehand This mode is always available even if during installation your system was not configured for it SEMI PASSIVE REARMING In semi passive mode alarm must be armed and disarmed using the remote see Table of Commands on page 4 In this mode alarm rearms automatically 25 seconds after disarming rearming cycle if doors are all closed Indicator light flashes rapidly to indicate that system is in rearming cycle Note If vehicle is equipped with power locks interfaced with the system a device can be added to prevent doors from locking during rearming if key is still in ignition If applicable this device allows system to be armed but cancels locking Key detection device is __
16. e hood is open If the vehicle is ready to start the system will automatically change to the start cycle and send another confirmation only if the command was successfully executed The system can take a few seconds to send back the confirmation System is ready to start flashing parking lights System is not ready to start fix fan Successfully started animated fan IF ENGINE DOES NOT START If your system cannot start engine at first attempt it will wait a few seconds then try again it could try again twice depending on reason for failure to start After three attempts it will shut down automatically and wait for a new command In this case confirmations sent by the vehicle are the same but remote control does not show any confirmations UPON ENTERING YOUR VEHICLE Do not apply brakes this will stop engine immediately Insert ignition turn it to position 1N DO NOT TURN IGNITION KEY TO START Position Drive as usual Status 22 When this command is sent the command module checks engine status protection zones status and lock status then retransmits this information to remote control which indicates the results on the LCD display with a combination of pictograms When remote control receives a confirmation it flashes the relevant pictograms and vibrates twice If vehicle is out of range remote control will give a soft chirp after five seconds to indicate that either the cont
17. ence and 2 this device must accept interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television which can be determined by turning the equipment OFF and ON the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected to Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Astroflex Inc Astrotlex 1164 Route 220 516A Elm Street St Elie d Orford Qu bec Canada Manchester NH 03101 JOB 2S0 USA www astroflex com stroStart THANK YOU FOR CHO
18. is open confirmation will be different lights 3 When mode is cancelled Parking lights will flash twice to confirm that mode is cancelled Applying brakes also cancels Low Temperature mode SECURITY SYSTEM This section only applies with 5204 remote starters The 5204 is sold as a Two way remote starter with built in alarm system Which means that the remote is in constant communication with your car It will inform you about a door or trunk being opened for more than 5 minutes that your car is shuts down all that by the icons on your remote PROTECTION ZONES Your security system can use up to six different monitoring devices simultaneously to protect your vehicle These devices are connected to the system on different inputs called protection zones One of these zones can send an audible warning 7 chirps while the other five generate an alarm condition if System is armed PROTECTION ZONES FUNCTIONS Pre shock Warning Siren chirps 7 times Pre shock more than 3 time in 3 min Doors Siren ON for 30 or 60 second period which can be repeated up to 4 times depending on initial programming Hood T and whether violated zone is corrected or not Additional sensor Trunk Each period is separated by a 5 second pause Shock sensor 45 seconds for Door zone Ignition key DETERRENTS ACTIVE When one of the monitoring devices detects a violation system reacts by activating the following deterrents
19. king lights means that all protection zones are in normal condition and system is ready a and ARM icons will be shown on your remote with a soft chirp Three chirps or flashes means that one or more zones are in violation i e at least one door is opened At that time the remote will show a and ARM but with a high chirp reminding you to correct the violated zone Once the zone is corrected i e door closed the system sends another confirmation one chirp or flash if all zones are in normal condition three chirps or flashes if another zone is in violation If a zone is in violation when system is armed manually using remote and the cause of the violation is not corrected the alarm will still arm but this zone will not be able to generate an alarm condition See also DOME LIGHT DURATION on page 13 When you disarm the alarm two chirps or flashes indicate that no one tried to break into or do anything to your vehicle and four chirps or flashes indicate that an alarm condition occurred during your absence Your remote will also tell by the chirp previously describe The following table summarizes this section CONFIRMATION MEANING 1 chirp or flash System armed no zone in violation 2 chirps or flashes System disarmed no violation detected 3 chirps or flashes System armed with zone in violation Indicator light indicates which zone System disarmed with violation detected Indicator light indicates cause of alarm condition
20. ment of the display Note that the bold characters are referring to the transmitter used with the 5204 module only Display confirmations will be visible for 4 seconds The confirmations generated by the HOOD STATUS vehicle are emitted only once after the control PRE SHOCK STATUS module sends it TRUNK STATUS OTHER SENSOR 4 amp VALET Confirmations emitted by the transmitter can be P P AMENS neutralized radio interferences electromagnetic signals emitted by electronic gy LOCK COMMANDS STATUS devices nearby ne CAR IDENTIFICATION AX T AN stock SENSOR STATUS If you don t receive any confirmation from us LOW BATTERY where you re standing move away from electronic devices and press the status command the module will inform you of the DOORS STATUS ENGINE RUNNING STATUS READY START IGNITION STATUS door lock alarm 5204 only and engine status Out of range If the vehicle is out of range the transmitter will emit a 5 seconds soft chirp to indicate that the command hasn t been received by neither the module nor the transmitter As for the 5204 the transmitter sends a command every hour in order to determine if it is possible to establish a communication with the vehicle After two communications without answer the transmitter vibrates twice to inform you that the vehicle is out of range When the communication is re established the transmitte
21. ode on page 12 If you disarm the system and do not open the door within 60 seconds it rearms itself automatically The table on the next page shows the effect that each zone has on the rearming cycle Protection zone Effect on rearming cycle Hood Doors These four zones prolong rearming cycle as long as they remain in Additional sensor violation Shock sensor lgnition Activated by ignition key Cancels rearming Activated by remote starter effect Warning No effect Applying brakes or ignition key in ON position cancels rearming until a door is opened which causes rearming cycle to restart from the beginning See also TEMPORARY VALET MODE page 12 and DOME LIGHT DURATION page 13 You can disarm only with remote control by pressing of button see Table of Commands on page 4 System is disarmed immediately and restarts rearming cycle from the beginning TO TERMINATE ALARM CONDITION You can terminate alarm condition by pressing ef button which also disarms system Pressing tne button or the stop command C 2 will terminate alarm condition without disarming system 1 If vehicle is equipped with a factory security system and runtime expires during rearming cycle factory security system is reactivated but not AstroStart security system because opening a door is simulated for factory system rearming 10 stroStart CONFIRMATION When the alarm is armed one chirp of the siren and or flash of the par
22. on the programming You can terminate this runtime by repeating the command CAR FINDER z Press a and buttons simultaneously This function sounds the horn short melody and flashes the parking lights so you can locate your vehicle in alarge parking lot REMOTE SILENT MODE The remote can be programmed to be use in silent mode Simply press and hold the ef button for more than five seconds and your remote will not make sounds anymore The mode is de activated the same way KEYBOARD LOCK The keyboard of your remote can be lock to prevent any unwanted commands to be sent to your car Simply press and hold the button for more than five seconds The mode is de activated the same way stroStart 15 SAFETY CHECKS In order to maintain a high safety standard proceed with the following checks every month HOOD SWITCH Remote start your vehicle Open hood Engine should stop as soon as hood is opened If engine does not stop immediately turn main switch to OFF position and leave it off until situation is rectified Contact your service center GEARSHIFT CHECK If key must be in ignition for gearshift to be moved out of P your vehicle is safe as long as keys are kept away from children If on the other hand gearshift can be put in gear without key being in ignition proceed with this simple check Put gearshift in gear D Remain in the vehicle and be ready to apply brakes Star
23. press Valet switch for about 3 seconds until indicator light comes on at half brightness TO DEACTIVATE VALET MODE place ignition key in ON position then press Valet switch for about 3 seconds until indicator light goes out Notes If you perform both sequences one after the other you need to pause for 3 seconds between the two sequences Valet Mode is automatically deactivated when key is turned to the ON position for the tenth time This is to prevent Valet Mode from being left on for long periods of time GLOSSARY SIREN Siren has six different sounds i e it chirps repeatedly and has six different melodies It chirps intermittently short repeated chirps during a pre alarm and continuously during an alarm condition It can confirm arm and disarm commands with short chirps see table in CONFIRMATION section This function is programmable as active or inactive during installation HORN Horn beeps intermittently short repeated beeps during an alarm condition This function is optional and may require the installation of additional material Ask your installer for more details 12 stroStart PARKING LIGHTS Parking lights flash intermittently repeated flashes during a pre alarm and alarm condition Parking lights also confirm that commands have been received See table in CONFIRMATION section VIOLATION Violation means a situation that causes a protection zone to generate an alarm condition example a door
24. r vibrates to inform you of the vehicle status 4 stroStart TABLE OF COMMANDS CONFIRMATIONS COMMANDS BUTTONS SENT BY VEHICULE SENT BY REMOTE CONTROL LIGHTS LCD START CONTINUOUS nek EX Wy see see aoe Pance gt 5 sec ER 60 SEC UNLOCK DISARMING gf eect 2 5 sec TRUNK Of 2 3 lt gt 5 vl m ee c 9 9 8 Eu 0 8 me ACTIVATE CANCEL M 1 UTILITY owe owe gt gt VALET ACTIVATE CANCEL e VALET MODE 42 STATUS 2 sec 5 KEYBOARD UN LOCK THIS CONFIRMATION IS ONLY SENT WHEN THE STARTING COMMAND IS REPEATED WHILE THE ENGINE IS ALREADY RUNNING THIS COMMAND TERMINATES THE RUNNING TIME PANIC MODE AND ALARM STATUS SECOND LOCK CHIRP OR HORN CONFIRMATION IF PROGRAMMED NON FUNCTIONAL IS THE DEFAULT SETTING AT INSTALLATION THE HORN IS USED FOR LOCK CONFIRMATION WHEN THE CHIRP IS DEACTIVATED THERE IS NO ALARM CONFIRMATION WHEN THE CHIRP IS DEACTIVATED 1 ARMING WITHOUT INFRACTION 3 ARMING WITH AT LEAST ONE INFRANCTION Q NO CHIRP WHEN IN VALET MODE OR NON FUNCTIONAL PROGRAMMED ALARM TEMPORARY VALET MODE IF ACTIVATED A SECOND TIME DURING REARMING DELAY G AUDIBLE CONFIRMATIONS ARE DEACTIVATED ACTIVATED EXCEPT FOR ALARM AND PRE SHOCK 2 DISARMING WITHOUT INFRACTION 4 DISARMING WITH AT LEAST ONE INFRACTION WHEN TRUNK RELEASE IS ACTIVATED WHILE THE MODULE IS ARMED SEE OTHER
25. rakes are applied Doors are unlocked when key is turned from ON to OFF or when Continuous Mode is activated If Unlock function is set to unlock only driver s door on the first command Automatic Unlock function will unlock driver s door only If dome light is connected to system it comes on when an Automatic Unlock occurs This function is Active _ Inactive __ OTHER COMMANDS ANTITHEFT CIRCUIT DISABLER Programmable as Active or Inactive during installation Your Remote Starter is equipped with an antitheft system This system consists of an output that controls a relay that cuts all circuits required to operate your vehicle optional connection There are two types of antitheft systems PASSIVE ARMING TYPE ANTITHEFT This type of antitheft system arms automatically when ignition key is turned from ON to OFF and remains OFF for one minute It can also be armed manually by sending a Lock command unless ignition key is in ON position DISARMING Antitheft system is disarmed for one minute when you send an Unlock command If ignition key is not turned to ON position within one minute system automatically rearms thus preventing an intruder from starting your vehicle even with ignition key It can be connected so that horn sounds if an intruder tries to start your vehicle when antitheft is armed ACTIVE TYPE ANTITHEFT This of antitheft system is armed sending Lock command unless ignition key is
26. rol module or the remote transmitter could not receive the command 6 stroStart ENGINE RUNTIME Your engine will stop automatically after a preset runtime set during the installation Parking lights will stay on as long as the engine is running TRIGGER INPUT Your remote starter is equipped with a negative trigger pulse input This input can be connected to another remote control device or to an AstroStart RST 2 timer output optional Part number 310 903 502 If this input is connected consult this device s manual or ask your technician which command controls the Start Stop function Start Stop commands received on this input are ignored while engine is running on a remote start All Start Stop commands triggered on the input act the same as a remote control commands CONTINUOUS MODE Ore Continuous Mode function lets you remove the key from the ignition while leaving the engine running This convenient feature allows you to leave your vehicle for short periods of time while climate controls remain on To access Continuous Mode send Start command while engine is idling see STARTING THE ENGINE on page 6 Parking lights engine and preset accessories will remain on for the duration of the programmed runtime Remove the key exit vehicle and lock all doors All safety devices will remain active If you return to your vehicle before runtime has elapsed just turn the key to ON position and press the brake pedal W
27. t vehicle with remote starter Repeat these steps with gearshift in every position other than Park and Neutral If starter reacts within 90 seconds which would be abnormal turn main switch to OFF position and leave it off until situation is rectified Contact your service center e With gearshift in P start vehicle with remote starter Remain in vehicle and be ready to apply brakes e Without applying brakes move gearshift out of P If without applying brakes engine does not stop immediately which would be abnormal turn main switch to OFF position and leave it off until situation is rectified Contact your service center REPLACING OR BOOSTING VEHICLE BATTERY If you have to replace or boost your battery for any reason turn main switch to OFF position and leave it OFF until battery is replaced or fully charged Reversing polarity when boosting your battery could permanently damage your remote starter Note If alarm is armed when battery is disconnected siren will sound when battery is reconnected if a zone is in violation To avoid this put system in Valet Mode before disconnecting battery 16 stroStart
28. was opened etc DOME LIGHT DURATION The system turns vehicle dome light on for 30 seconds upon unlocking command not applicable in semi passive rearming mode In passive rearming mode system ignores the Door zone while dome light is on which prolongs rearming cycle by 30 seconds On some vehicles dome light may remain on after all doors have been closed If this option applies to your vehicle rearming cycle is prolonged by the number of seconds during which dome light is kept on by vehicle s factory system Special condition If during dome light duration a Lock command is sent while a door is opened system arms and ignores door violation if door is still open 45 seconds after dome light duration ends system recognizes door violation and changes to alarm condition LOCKIUNLOCK COMMANDS AND ALARM SYSTEM ARMINGIDISARMING If your vehicle is equipped with electric door locks several functions can be operated by remote control These features are optional and may require purchasing additional equipment Consult your dealer for advice Arming and disarming the security system also controls Lock Unlock functions 5204 Only The following systems can be controlled Door locks e Trunk or hatchback release Interior lights LOCK ARM Press 8 button lights 1 Doors are locked and parking lights flash once to confirm command has been received If command is repeated horn sounds to confirm that system has received the
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