Audiovox Prestige Platinum APS 686T User manual

128-7200
1 of 4
4 Channel Remote
Car Starter
FEATURES :
!2 Four Button Programmable RF Transmitters (1 with Flashlight)
!Four Channel Receiver (capable of accepting 4 transmitters)
!Code Hopping Technology
!Remote Start Safety Control Switch
!Safe Start RF Control (Double Push Of RF Transmitter)
!Selectable Automatic Timed Start Mode
!( + ) and ( - ) Keyless Entry Outputs
!On-Board Start Relay
!On-Board Accessory Relay
!On-Board Ignition 1 Relay
!On-Board Ignition 2 Relay
!On-Board Parking Light Relay
!Ignition 2 Relay Selectable On or Off During Cranking
!Ignition 3 / Shock By-Pass / GM VAT Output (relay required)
!Tach Signal Learning Circuit
!Two ( + ) and Two ( - ) Safety Shutdown Circuits
!Alarm By-Pass Output
!Channel 3 Output for Remote Trunk Release (relay required)
!Channel 4 Output to Control Optional Accessories
!Selectable Steady or Flashing Parking Lights for Run Indication
!Selectable Run Times
!Selectable Door Lock Output Pulse Timing
!Optional Illuminated Entry Output (Relay Required)
!Vehicle Horn Activation Output For R/S Annunciation
!External Activation Control Input
OPTIONS:
!Telematic Upgrade Ready
!Remote Power Window Control
!Remote Garage Door Interface
!Multiple Vehicle Capable
CAUTION! Be certain that the vehicle is outdoors before using this or any remote vehicle
starting device. Arunning engine produces dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
which can be harmful or fatal if prolonged exposure occurs. DO NOT remote
start the vehicle if the car is garaged.
Model APS 686T
Owner’sManual
Released: 6-28-04

128-7200
2 of 4
Page 2
YOUR “CODE HOPPING“ TRANSMITTERS
The transmitters included with your new remote start system use the most advanced and
secure form of radio frequency transmission available on any current automotive remote
system. Some of today’s sophisticated auto thieves use a device known as a code
grabber, which will receive and store the signal from your keychain transmitter, and re-
transmit at a later time to unlock your system.
Your code hopping transmitters will change their signal every time the button is pressed,
so when a thief grabs then re-transmits your signal, the system will not respond.
If your transmitter button is pressed more than fifty times while it is out of range of the
vehicle (children playing with your keys), the transmitter will not operate when you return
to the vehicle, and will need to be re-aligned to the receiver. To do this, simply press the
lock/unlock button two times within a one second time period. The system will now
respond to that transmitter each time a button is pressed.
For reference the transmitter packaged with your system may not appear exactly as
shown below. This depiction is for reference only.
NOTE: As an option, this system has the ability to operate the vehicles horn which may
require some additional parts. If this feature is installed, the vehicle's horn will beep once
when you lock the doors, twice when you unlock the doors, twice when the Remote Start
feature is activated, and will beep during the car finder mode to allow you to find the
vehicle more easily in a crowded parking lot.
KEYLESSENTRY
1. To lock your vehicle, exit the vehicle, close all doors, hood and trunk, then simply press
the lock button of your keychain transmitter. To unlock your vehicle, simply press the
unlock button of your keychain transmitter. As a keyless entry unit, for your convenience,
the parking lights will flash once when the doors are locked and twice when the door are
unlocked. If the optional illuminated entry feature has been added, the interior light will turn
on when the doors are unlocked and remain on for 30 seconds or until the ignition is
turned on.
Holding the lock/unlock transmitter button for 3 seconds will activate the car finder mode
causing the parking lights to flash and the optional horn to beep for 30 seconds or until the
button is activated again for 3 seconds or any other button is operated.
NOTE: This system has the ability to unlock the drivers door with the first press of the
unlock transmitter button and then unlock all other doors when the unlock button
is pressed a second time. This optional feature may require additional compo-
nents. Consult your installation center to determine if this feature has been added
to your vehicle.
ADDITIONAL REMOTE FUNCTION (CHANNEL 3)
This system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number of different
optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel are:
" Remote Trunk Release
" Remote Window Closure
" Remote Garage Door Interface
To activate the optional accessory, press and hold the trunk/key button on the keychain
transmitter for four seconds.
NOTE: The feature that has been added to channel 3 will always be activated using the
same transmitter button that remotely starts the vehicle. There is no way to move
the channel 3 function to a different transmitter button.
ADDITIONAL REMOTE FUNCTION (CHANNEL 4)
This system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number of different
optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel are:
"Remote Trunk Release
"Remote Window Closure
"Remote Garage Door Interface

128-7200
3 of 4
Page 3
To activate the optional accessory, press the option button on the keychain transmitter.
The optional accessory will immediately engage.
Note: If your system utilizes the transmitter shown, the second option button may be
configured to operate additional accessories. Please consult your installing
retailer for more information concerning the options available.
SAFETY (Red Handle) CONTROL SWITCH
The control switch allows you to temporarily disable the remote starting function of your
system. To disable the unit, move the red handle control switch to the off position.
The control switch also allows you to select between 2 hour start up and 4 hour start up
when using the automatic start up timer mode. The factory preset start up time for this
mode is every 4 hours. To select between 2 or 4 hour start up timer:
1. Begin with the control switch in the on position
2. Turn the ignition switch on then off
3. Within 10 seconds, move the control switch off, on, off, on (2 switch cycles) to select
a 2 hour start timer. After 10 seconds expire, the parking lights will flash 2 times
confirming that the two hour start cycle is set. Or, within 10 seconds move the control
switch off, on, off, on, off, on, off, on (4 switch cycles) to select a 4 hour start timer.
The parking lights will flash 4 times confirming that the 4 hour start timer is set.
REMOTE STARTING THE VEHICLE
The system WILL NOT start the vehicle if any one of the following conditions exists:
1. The Vehicle Hood Is Opened.
2. The Gear Selector Is In Any Gear Other Then Park.
3. The Brake Is Depressed.
4. The Safety Control Switch Is In The Off Position.
CAUTION! Be certain that the vehicle is outdoors before using this or any remote vehicle
starting device. A running engine produces dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes which can be harmful or fatal if prolonged exposure occurs. DO NOT
remote start the vehicle if the car is garaged.
To Remote Start The Vehicle:
Press and release the trunk/key button of your keychain transmitter two times within 2
seconds. The vehicle will start and remain running for the pre-programmed 5, 10, 15 or 20
minutes. As a visual indication, the parking lights will flash or turn on dependent on the
programming set up by your installation center.
When you arrive at your vehicle, unlock it with the key or by pressing and releasing the
trunk/key button of your keychain transmitter. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition key to
the on position.
CAUTION! Do not turn the key to the start position. This will cause the starter motor to
engage with the already running engine which could result in damage. Step
on the brake pedal to disengage the remote start unit. The vehicle will con-
tinue to run but now on it's own power.
NOTE: The engine will stop running before the expiration of the pre-programmed run timer
or if you complete any of the following:
1. Press and release the trunk/key button of your keychain transmitter two times within 2
seconds.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Open the hood.
4. Move the red handle control switch to the off position.
5. Race the engine to above 4000 RPM.
OPERATING ON AUTOMATIC START UP TIMER MODE
The system has the ability to automatically start the vehicle every 2 or 4 hours over a 48
hour period. This feature is especially useful in cold climates where the only means to
keep the engine and engine fluids warm is to periodically start the engine.

128-7200
4 of 4
CAUTION! Be certain that the vehicle is outdoors before using this or any remote
vehicle starting device. A running engine produces dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes which can be harmful or fatal if prolonged exposure oc-
curs. DO NOT remote start the vehicle if the car is garaged.
TO BEGIN THEAUTOMATIC START UP TIMER
1. Turn the ignition key on then off.
2. Within 10 seconds, activate the RF start command two times. (Push the second
channel button of your keychain transmitter 4 times).
The parking lights will flash 4 times indicating the timed start mode is activated.
The vehicle, on a 2 or 4 hour interval basis, will automatically start, run for the pre-
programmed time (5, 10, 15 or 20 minutes), and then shut off. This will continue for 48
hours.
NOTE: The automatic start up timer can also be initiated from the keychain transmitter.
To do this:
1. Start the vehicle using the keychain transmitter by pressing and releasing the trunk/
key button transmitter button 2 times.
2. Shut off the vehicle using the keychain transmitter by pressing and releasing the
trunk/key transmitter button 2 times.
3. Within 10 seconds of step 2, activate the RF start command two times. (Push the
trunk/key button of your keychain transmitter 4 times).
The parking lights will flash and the siren will chirp 4 times indicating the timed start mode
is activated.
CANCELING THE AUTOMATIC START UP TIMER
To cancel the automatic start up timer do one of the following;
1. Start the vehicle manually with the use of the ignition key and depress the brake pedal.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your keychain RF transmitter.
3. Shut off the vehicle using the keychain transmitter by pressing and releasing the
trunk/key transmitter button 2 times.
TELEMATICUPGRADE:
This system has the ability to have a telematic upgrade module connected to
it. This is an upgrade that can give you control of certain functions of your
vehicle from a Telephone, or in some cases a computer interface. Please
check with your installation center for most recent Telematic Upgrades. If you
had a Telematic Upgrade installed, the manual supplied with the upgrade unit
will provide a operators manual advising of the features of the system and
means available to control these features of your vehicle.
FUNCTIONSETTINGCHART
To be completed by installer:
Door Lock Timer "1 Sec. "3.5 Sec. "1 Sec/Dbl 1 Sec.
Parking Lights "Steady "Pulsed
RunTime "5 Min "10 Min "15 Min "20 Min
Accy Lock "On "Off
Accy Unlock "Dr. Door "All Doors "Off
NOTE: Two step unlock is an option and may not have been installed.
© 2004 Audiovox Electronics Corporation, Hauppauge, NY 11788 128-7200