AstroStart DSP611 User manual

GUIDE DE L'UTILISATEUR
OWNER'S GUIDE
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The company behind the
AstroStart®Integrated Digital
Platform is Directed.
Since its inception, Directed has
had one purpose, to provide
consumers with the finest vehicle
security and accessories available.
The recipient of nearly 100 patents
and Innovations Awards in the field
of advanced electronic technology.
Quality Directed products are sold
and serviced throughout North
America and around the world.
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mation about our products and
services.
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Plateforme numérique intégrée
d'AstroStart®.
Depuis sa créaction, le but
premier de Directed est d'offrir
aux consommateurs les meilleurs
systèmes de sécurité et accessoires
automobiles. Bénéficiaire de
près de 100 brevets et de Prix
d'Innovation dans l'industrie de la
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Systèmes de démarrage à distance et de sécurité
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nothing comes remotely closeTM
590-10109 2017-06
DSP621
DSP611

Table of Contents
Congratulations ..........................................................................1
Important Information ..................................................................2
Government Regulations and Safety Information .....................2
Your Warranty.....................................................................2
Replacement Remote Controls................................................2
Introduction .................................................................................3
1-button Remote Control .......................................................3
Antenna .............................................................................3
Using the System..........................................................................4
Start Engine .......................................................................4
Unlock Doors .....................................................................4
Stop Engine .......................................................................4
Car Finder .........................................................................4
Valet Mode .........................................................................5
Emergency Override ............................................................5
Safety Sequence Mode.........................................................5
Battery Information.......................................................................7
Low Battery Alert ................................................................7
Battery Replacement.............................................................7
Battery Disposal ..................................................................8
Patent Information ........................................................................8
Government Regulations ...............................................................9
Warning! Safety First..................................................................11
Limited Lifetime Warranty ............................................................14
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Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art AstroStart
Digital System. Reading this Owner’s Guide prior to using your
system will help maximize the use of your system and its many fea-
tures. For any additional questions please contact your authorized
AstroStart dealer or Directed at 1-800-753-0600.
Note: Your system is configurable and may or may not include
features such as remote start or security. This guide also covers
optional features which may not be applicable to your system.
Please speak with your dealer to find out which features are
applicable.

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Important Information
Government Regulations and Safety Information
Read the Government Regulations and Warning!
Safety First sections of this manual prior to operating
this system.
WARNING! Failure to heed this information can result
in death, personal injury or property damage and may
also result in the illegal use of the system beyond its
intended purpose.
Your Warranty
Your system comes with a warranty. The warranty terms are de-
tailed at the end of this guide. Make sure that you receive the
proof of purchase from your dealer, indicating the product was
installed by an authorized AstroStart dealer.
Replacement Remote Controls
Please see your authorized dealer. Remote control part numbers
are typically found on the back of the device.

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Introduction
1-button Remote Control
System State Press/Release Button Press/Hold for 3 sec.
Engine OFF Start Engine Car Finder
Engine ON Unlock Doors Stop Engine
Antenna
Antenna
LED Button
The antenna, typically located on the upper part of the front wind-
shield, sends and receives commands or messages to and from
the system. It consists of:
• The LED, as a visual indicator of the system’s status.
• The button, for accessing various feature, programming, and
reporting functions of the system.

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Using the System
Start Engine
When the engine is OFF, press and release the remote control
button to start the engine. If the remote start fails to turn on, the
vehicle parking lights will flash to indicate the cause. Refer to the
following table for the likely cause.
Alert Conditions:
Parking Light
Flashes* Possible Cause Solution
5 Brake ON Release Foot Brake.
6 Hood Open Close Hood.
7After performing Remote Start
command MTS not enabled. Enabled MTS Mode.
9 Start Valet on Turn Start Valet off
Unlock Doors
When the engine is running with Remote Start, press and release
the remote control button. The doors Unlock, the parking lights
flash and the horn sounds (if connected) as confirmation.
Stop Engine
When the engine is ON with Remote Start, press and hold the
remote control button until the transmit LED flashes fast. The engine
stops running and the parking lights turn OFF.
Car Finder
When the engine is OFF, press and hold the remote control button
for three seconds. The horn sounds (if connected) once and the
parking lights flash multiple times.

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Valet Mode
Start Valet mode disables remote start features until turned off.
Use the following routine to manually turn on/off the Start Valet
Mode:
1. Turn the ignition ON and then OFF.
2. Press and hold the Valet button for five seconds.
The parking lights flash nine times in rapid succession when
turned on, and nine times in slow succession when turned
off.
Emergency Override
The following procedure Disarms the system when a programmed
remote is not available. Number of presses__________
1. Turn the ignition ON.
2. Press the Valet button the correct number of times (the default
is 1 press). After a few seconds the siren output ceases and
the system is Disarmed.
Safety Sequence Mode
When installed into a manual transmission vehicle, the system re-
quires that the Safety Sequence mode is properly set when park-
ing. If Safety Sequence mode is not properly set or is defeated
after being properly set the system will not start the engine.
1. With the engine running, press the foot brake then set the
parking brake and leave the engine running.
2. Release the foot brake. As long as the engine is running there
is no time limit to perform this step.
3. Within 20 seconds of foot brake release, press the remote
control button.
4. The parking lights flash 5 times to confirm Safety Sequence
mode is enabled and the remote start activates the ignition
outputs. The 2-way remote confirms by playing the On tones.

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5. Turn off and remove the key from the ignition switch, the
engine remains running.
6. Exit the vehicle, close all the doors and press and hold the
remote control button.
7. The engine turns off and after a few seconds, the 2-way
remote confirms by playing the Off tones.

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Battery Information
The 2-way remote 2621-TX*, is powered by two coin cell batter-
ies (CR-2016), and the 1-way remote 2611-TX, is powered by a
single coin cell battery (CR-2032). Operating range diminishes as
battery charge depletes.
Low Battery Alert
When unlocking the vehicle using a remote control with a low
battery charge, the system provides a notification by emitting a
third horn honk output (if connected). If confirmation chirps are
programmed off, the system still emits one horn honk when unlock-
ing. After performing a command with the remote control, sever-
al beeps play to indicate the battery/batteries need replacing.
Once the alerts begin, the remote control will remain operational
for several days but the battery/batteries should be replaced at
the earliest opportunity or failure to control the system may occur.
Battery Replacement
1. Unscrew the hardware on unit rear and remove from hous-
ing (if present).
2. Use a small flat blade screwdriver and insert it into the slot
located along the bottom of the remote, near the key ring.
Carefully pry open the case.
3. Gently slide out the used battery/batteries to remove it from
the holding clip. Orient the new battery for the correct polar-
ity and insert into holding clip.
4. Realign the case parts and snap together by pressing firmly
and evenly on the front and back. Reinstall screw (if present).

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Battery Disposal
Directed cares about the environment. If you need to
dispose of the battery, please do so in accordance with
your municipal requirements for battery disposal.
* Note: Your system may not include the 2-way remote
2621-TX.
Patent Information
This product is covered by one or more of the following United
States patents:
Remote Start Patents:
5,349,931; 5,872,519; 5,914,667; 5,952,933;
5,945,936; 5,990,786; 6,028,372; 6,467,448;
6,561,151; 7,191,053; 7,483,783
Vehicle Security Patents:
5,467,070; 5,532,670; 5,534,845; 5,563,576;
5,646,591; 5,650,774; 5,673,017; 5,712,638;
5,872,519; 5,914,667; 5,952,933; 5,945,936;
5,990,786; 6,028,505; 6,452,484
Other patents pending.

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Government Regulations
This device complies with Part 15 of 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 undesirable 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 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 into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
Remote Controls
To satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this device should
be used in hand-held, hand operated configurations only. The device and
its antenna must maintain a separation distance of 20 cm or more from
the person’s body, except for the hand and wrists, to satisfy RF exposure
compliance. This device is designed to be used in a person’s hands and
its operating configurations do not support normal transmissions while it is
carried in pockets or holsters next to a person’s body.
Antenna
To satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the device and
its antenna must maintain a separation distance of 20 cm or more from
the person’s body, except for the hand and wrists, to satisfy RF exposure
compliance.

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This device complies with the Industry Canada Radio Standards
Specification RSS 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.
WARNING! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this device.

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Warning! Safety First
Please read the safety warnings below before proceed-
ing. Improper use of the product may be dangerous
or illegal.
Installation
Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be
performed by an authorized AstroStart dealer.
Remote Start Capable
When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command
signal from the remote control transmitter. Therefore, never operate the
system in an enclosed area or partially enclosed area without ventilation
(such as a garage). When parking in an enclosed or partially enclosed
area or when having the vehicle serviced, the remote start system must be
disabled using the “Start Valet” procedure found under “Valet Modes” in
this guide. It is the user’s sole responsibility to properly handle and keep
out of reach from children all remote control remote controls to assure
that the system does not unintentionally remote start the vehicle. IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER INSTALL A CARBON MONOXIDE
DETECTOR IN THE LIVING AREAS ADJACENT TO THE VEHICLE. ALL
DOORS LEADING FROM ADJACENT LIVING AREAS TO THE ENCLOSED
OR PARTIALLY ENCLOSED VEHICLE STORAGE AREA MUST BE CLOSED
AT ALL TIMES. These precautions are the sole responsibility of the user.
Manual Transmission Vehicles
Remote starters on manual transmission vehicles operate differently than
those with automatic transmission because you must leave your car in
neutral. You must read this Owner’s Guide to familiarize yourself with the
proper procedures regarding manual transmission remote starters. If you
have any questions, ask your authorized AstroStart dealer.

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Before remote starting a manual transmission vehicle, be sure to:
• Leave the vehicle in neutral and be sure no one is standing in front
or behind the vehicle.
• Only remote start on a flat surface.
• Have the parking brake fully engaged.
WARNING! It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure the parking/
emergency brake properly functions. Failure to do so can result in personal
injury or property damage. We recommend the owner have the parking /
emergency brake system inspected and adjusted by a qualified automotive
shop biannually.
Use of this product in a manner contrary to its intended mode of operation
may result in property damage, personal injury, or death. (1) Never
remotely start the vehicle with the vehicle in gear, and (2) Never remotely
start the vehicle with the keys in the ignition. The user must also have
the neutral safety feature of the vehicle periodically checked, wherein the
vehicle must not remotely start while the car is in gear. This testing should be
performed by an authorized AstroStart dealer in accordance with the Safety
Check outlined in the product installation guide. If the vehicle starts in gear,
cease remote start operation immediately and consult with the authorized
AstroStart dealer to fix the problem.
After the remote start module has been installed, contact your authorized
dealer to have him or her test the remote start module by performing the
Safety Check outlined in the product installation guide. If the vehicle starts
when performing the Neutral Safety Shutdown Circuit test, the remote
start unit has not been properly installed. The remote start module must be
removed or the installer must properly reinstall the remote start system so that
the vehicle does not start in gear. All installations must be performed by an
authorized AstroStart dealer.
OPERATION OF THE REMOTE START MODULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS
IN GEAR IS CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION.
OPERATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDITIONS
MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO UNEXPECTEDLY LUNGE FORWARD
RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
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UNIT AND SEEK THE ASSISTANCE OF AN AUTHORIZED ASTROSTART
DEALER TO REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED REMOTE START
MODULE. ASTROSTART WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR
INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS.
This product is designed for fuel injected vehicles only. Use of this product in
a standard transmission vehicle must be in strict accordance with this guide.
This product should not be installed in any convertible vehicles, soft or
hard top with a manual transmission. Installation in such vehicles may pose
certain risk.
Interference
All radio devices are subject to interference which could affect proper
performance.
Upgrades
Any upgrades to this product must be performed by an authorized AstroStart
dealer. Do not attempt to perform any unauthorized modifications to this
product.
Water/Heat Resistance
This product is not designed to be water and/or heat-resistant. Please take
care to keep this product dry and away from heat sources. Any damage
from water or heat will void the warranty.

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Limited Lifetime Warranty
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ON REMOTE CONTROL STARTER
MODULE TWO (2) YEARS WARRANTY ON THE RECEIVER AND THE
TRANSMITTERS TWO (2) YEARS WARRANTY ON THE ACCESSORIES
ASTROSTART® REMOTE CONTROL STARTERS (MODULE) – LIMITED
LIFETIME WARRANTY
Directed Electronics Canada, Inc., manufacturer of AstroStart remote control
starters (the Product), warrants to the original end-user purchaser that the
main control module (Module) shall be free of defects in materials and/or
workmanship for a limited lifetime provided the original end-user purchaser
continuously owns the vehicle the Product was originally installed in and
the Product remains continually installed in the vehicle during the warranty
period. In accordance with the terms of this limited warranty, Directed
Electronics Canada, Inc., at its expense (subject to exceptions stipulated
thereinafter) shall repair or replace the Product which is proven defective.
ASTROSTART® RECEIVER & TRANSMITTERS – (COMPONENT)
Directed Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the original end-user
purchaser that any AstroStart Receiver or Transmitter (Component) part
provided contemporaneously with the main Product (Module) shall be free
of defects in materials and/or workmanship for a period of two (2) years
from the date of purchase, provided the original end-user purchaser owns
the vehicle that the main Product (Module) the Component was provided
for, remains continually installed in the vehicle. In accordance with the
terms of this warranty, Directed Electronics Canada, Inc., at its expense,
shall repair or replace (subject to exceptions stipulated thereinafter) the
Components which are proven defective.
ASTROSTART® ACCESSORIES – (ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC MODULE)
Directed Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the original end-user
purchaser that any AstroStart Accessory part installed contemporaneously
with the main Product (Module) shall be free of defects in materials and/
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provided the original end-user purchaser owns the vehicle the Accessory
was originally installed in and the Accessory remains continually installed
in the vehicle. In accordance with the terms of this warranty, Directed
Electronics Canada, Inc., at its expense, shall repair or replace (subject
to exceptions stipulated thereinafter) the Accessory which are proven
defective.
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
• The warranty period begins on the date the Module, Component
or Accessory was purchased. In the event the date of purchase
cannot be verified by the purchase invoice, the manufacturer’s date
indicated on the Product, Component or Accessory covered by this
warranty shall be the date the warranty period begins.
• Installation or service of any Module, Accessory or Component
covered by any of the Directed Electronics Canada, Inc. warranties,
must be performed by an authorized Directed Electronics Canada,
Inc. technician.
WARRANTY IS VOID IF
• The main control Module or Accessory (excluding accessories that
require the insertion of a key, example; Cut II) are opened.
• The manufacturing date sticker is removed or damaged.
• The Product (i) is defective or has been damaged due to accident,
neglect, fire, misuse, flood, lightning, shipping and handling, or any
other condition beyond the control of Directed Electronics Canada,
Inc., (ii) has been altered in any way, (iii) has been installed or
repaired by anyone other than an authorized technician, or (iv) has
been installed or used in an inappropriate manner.
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
• Any damage to the unit caused by the removal, installation or
maintenance of the Product, Accessory or Component, any labour
cost for the removal, reinstallation or maintenance of the Product,
Accessory or Component, shipment of the defective Product,

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Accessory or Component to Directed Electronics Canada, Inc., return
of the repaired or replaced Product, Accessory or Component.
• Wires, cables or switches.
• Batteries.
• Remote transmitter cases or the rubber button membrane from wear
or damaged in use.
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL WARRANTY RETURNS
**For all problems, the customer is asked to present themselves to an
authorized Directed Electronics Canada, Inc. dealer with the following**
• A clear copy of the sales receipt, of the Product, Accessory or
Component showing all the following:
o Date of purchase.
o Customer’s full name and address.
o The authorized dealer’s company name and address.
o The type of product installed.
o The year, make, model and color of the vehicle.
o The vehicle license number and/or the vehicle identification number.
WARRANTY TEXT
ASTROSTART SECURITY SYSTEMS ARE DETERRENTS AGAINST POSSIBLE
THEFT. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. IS NOT OFFERING
A GUARANTEE OR INSURANCE AGAINST VANDALISM, DAMAGE
OR THEFT OF THE VEHICLE, ITS PARTS OR CONTENTS; AND HEREBY
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, LIABILITY OF THEFT, DAMAGE AND/OR
VANDALISM. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. DOES NOT
AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO CREATE FOR IT ANY OTHER OBLIGATION
OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SECURITY SYSTEM.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
WHETHER ORAL, WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE MAXIMUM
EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
WARRANTY OF NONINFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY,
ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED, AND DIRECTED ELECTRONICS CANADA,
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ENTITY TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY DUTY, OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY
IN CONNECTION WITH ITS PRODUCTS. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS
CANADA, INC. DISCLAIMS AND HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR
ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED
DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC.’S
WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS AND PURCHASER’S REMEDIES HEREUNDER
ARE SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY AS STATED HEREIN.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY LABOUR COSTS FOR
MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION OF THE UNIT OR
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND IN THIS RESPECT.
IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED
ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. OR ITS SUBSIDIARY; THE PROPER VENUE
SHALL BE IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. QUEBEC PROVINCIAL
LAWS AND APPLICABLE CANADIAN FEDERAL LAWS SHALL APPLY
AND GOVERN THE DISPUTE. THE MAXIMUM RECOVERY UNDER ANY
CLAIM AGAINST DIRECTED ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. SHALL
BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE AUTHORIZED DIRECTED ELECTRONICS
CANADA, INC. DEALER’S PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT. DIRECTED
ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, DAMAGES FOR
THE LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF EARNINGS, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS
OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND THE LIKE. THE WARRANTY FROM
DIRECTED ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY
APPLIES TO THE PRODUCT ITSELF. A CLAIM SETTLEMENT DOES NOT
CONSTITUTE AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF LIABILITY FROM DIRECTED
ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. OR ANY OF ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS
OR INSTALLERS.
Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. Similar exclusions or limitations, including those as
to non-assignment, may be applicable in some Canadian provinces. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state or province to province.