Autostart AS-6870 User manual

TWO-WAY LCD AUTOMATIC/MANUAL
TRANSMISSION REMOTE STARTER WITH
FULL ALARM SYSTEM
INDUSTRY CANADA USER NOTICE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to
this equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Doc#: 110916 Rev:1.8 © 2011 -2W-FM-LCD-CMB-HD- -PGa+FcN- Canada
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User Guide
WARNING !
It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to ensure their vehicle
is parked in a safe and responsible manner.
1. a) Manual transmission:When leaving the vehicle, it is the user’s
responsibility to ensure that the gearshift lever is in the NEUTRAL
position and the parking brake is engaged in order to avoid accidents
upon remote starting.
b) Automatic transmission:When leaving the vehicle, it is the user’s
responsibility to ensure that the gearshift lever is in “Park” in order to
avoid accidents upon remote starting.
(Note: Make sure that the automatic vehicle cannot start in "Drive".)
2. It is the user's responsibility to ensure that the remote starter is
disabled or put into valet mode before servicing.
Battery Low Voltage Warning
Once the battery is weak, the LCD remote will display a battery low voltage icon
and an “L-BAT” indication with 2 beeps to warn the user to charge it.
Designed & engineered in Canada

P.2 User Guide
Table of Contents
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS...........................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION WITH SMARTSTART™ .................................................................................................3
VEHICLE PRESETS...............................................................................................................................................4
H EATER ...............................................................................................................................................................4
W INDSHIELD W IPERS , R ADIO & H EADLIGHTS ........................................................................................................4
USING THE TRANSMITTER..................................................................................................................................4
LCD R EMOTE F UNCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................4
LCD T RANSMITTER BASIC CONFIRMATIONS ...........................................................................................................5
B ACKLIGHT ..........................................................................................................................................................6
C HARGING THE B ATTERY .....................................................................................................................................6
REMOTE’S ADVANCED FUNCTIONS AND MENU.............................................................................................6
H OW TO ACCESS ADVANCED REMOTE FUNCTIONS AND MENU..............................................................................6
REMOTE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE.................................................................................................................9
S ETTING Y OUR V EHICLE IN TO R EADY M ODE ........................................................................................................9
R EMOTE S TARTING ............................................................................................................................................10
D RIVING O FF .....................................................................................................................................................10
ARMING AND DISARMING OF THE SYSTEM...................................................................................................11
INTRUSION ALERT VIA REMOTE......................................................................................................................11
REMOTE STARTER FEATURES........................................................................................................................12
R EMOTE D OOR L OCKS .......................................................................................................................................12
R EMOTE T RUNK R ELEASE ..................................................................................................................................12
I DLE M ODE ........................................................................................................................................................12
V ALET M ODE .....................................................................................................................................................13
P ANIC M ODE ......................................................................................................................................................15
Q UICK L OCKOUT ™ ............................................................................................................................................15
C OLD W EATHER M ODE ......................................................................................................................................15
E XTENDED R UN T IME .........................................................................................................................................16
I NTRUSION C ODES VIA LED LIGHT ......................................................................................................................16
C AR F INDER ™...................................................................................................................................................16
T EMPERATURE R EQUEST (I F ACC-T EMP -101 INSTALLED )..................................................................................16
T EMPORARY C HIRP D ELETE ...............................................................................................................................17
R ELOCK .............................................................................................................................................................17
MISSING A START OR A STOP CONFIRMATION............................................................................................17
ADVANCED FEATURES: INSTALLATION-PROGRAMMABLE OPTIONS......................................................17
I GNITION -C ONTROLLED D OOR L OCKS .................................................................................................................17
S ECURE L OCK ...................................................................................................................................................18
“H OME V ALET
TM
” M ODE .....................................................................................................................................18
S AFE S TART ......................................................................................................................................................18
E NGINE R UN T IME ..............................................................................................................................................19
T URBO M ODE ....................................................................................................................................................19
S IREN C HIRPS ....................................................................................................................................................19
A RMING .............................................................................................................................................................20
S HOCK S ENSE & W ARN A WAY SENSE .................................................................................................................20
S IREN /H ORN C HIRP T IMING ................................................................................................................................20
P RIORITY DOOR :................................................................................................................................................20
M ULTI - CAR O PERATION ......................................................................................................................................20
MULTI-LEVEL FEATURES (DEFAULT STATE)................................................................................................21
TROUBLESHOOTING TRANSMITTING RANGE...............................................................................................22
DIAGNOSTICS – PARKING LIGHT FLASH TABLE..........................................................................................23

User Guide P.3
Governmentregulations
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 interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including 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 and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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 reception, 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.
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 interferences to services authorized by IC. In
addition, the user of this device must accept any radio interface 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.
IntroductionwithSmartStart™
This is a state-of-the-art remote car starter system. The system is packed with advanced features
such as priority access to the driver’s door (commodity features), the Safe Start children safety
feature and SmartStart™.
SmartStart™ is a groundbreaking technology that enables your remote starter features to be
accessed by your smartphone. Features include keyless entry, trunk release, panic, remote
start/stop toggle and alarm notifications
1
. Note: SmartStart™ must be professionally installed. For
more information, see your nearest authorised Directed Canada dealer.
With many advanced functions, this product will satisfy any one of your expectations from high-end
commodity and security systems, without neglecting any standard feature commonly offered by
entry-level starters.
1
Certain conditions apply. See your authorised Directed Canada dealer.

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VehiclePresets
Heater
When leaving the vehicle it is recommended to preset the accessory controls in preparation for the
next remote start. Settings for the blower motor (fan) should not be left on HIGH. It is
recommended to leave the settings on LOW or MEDIUM instead.
WindshieldWipers,Radio&Headlights
Certain vehicles energize the radio and / or windshield wipers and / or headlight circuits while
running under remote start. When leaving the vehicle you must ensure that the windshield wiper
and headlight switches are OFF. Leaving the headlight switch ON on certain types of vehicles
could cause them to remain ON even after remote starter shut down, resulting in a dead battery.
UsingtheTransmitter
Your remote starter is equipped with a 6-button, multi-channel, 2-way remote control. It can
operate two independent vehicles equipped with identical remote starters (see Multi-car operation
section on page 20).
LCDRemoteFunctions
The transmitter offers several command-confirmation and timer features. This section explains
some of the key functions available. The next section gives a summary of the button combinations
used to access the functions.
The functions of the transmitter are as follows:
Front view:
AUXILIARY Button:
Activates AUX 2, stops the Engine, sets the Temperature, activates
Panic Mode, activates CWM (if programmed).
TRUNK Button:
Opens the Trunk and disarms the system..
START/STOP Button:
Starts or Stops the engine (Normal functions).
Starts the engine ONLY (if the Auxiliary Button is programmed as a
STOP Button).
UNLOCK Button:
Unlocks all Doors, disarms the system and disarms the Starter Kill (if
installed).
LOCK Button:
Locks all Doors, arms the system and arms the Starter Kill (if installed).

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Side view:
Function Button:
Turns the backlight ON.
Enters Programming mode.
Charger port:
The battery charger plugs into this port.
CAUTION!! DO NOT USE A CHARGER OTHER THAN THE ONE SUPPLIED.
The functions of the 1-way transmitter are as follows:
LOCK: Locks the doors, arms the system and
arms the STARTER KILL (if installed).
(Image as reference only)
UNLOCK: Unlocks the doors, disarms the
system and disarms the STARTER KILL (if
installed). Activates the AUX 1 output if Priority
Door Access is configured.
TRUNK: Opens the TRUNK and disarms the
system or activates the AUX 3 output.
Note: Trunk option must be installed.
START/STOP: Remote starts or stops the
engine. Gets the system into Cold Weather
mode by pressing the AUX button and then
pressing and holding the START/STOP button
for 3 seconds. Note: Icon may vary.
AUX
AUX: This button serves as a second function
button.
This button allows assigning different functions
to any of the other four buttons.
LCDTransmitterbasicconfirmations
Function Button pressed
Icon / text
Sound
Instructions /description
Lock / LOCK 1 beep Lock and arm the system
Unlock / UNLOCK 2 beeps Unlock and disarm the system
Trunk or aux 3 TRUNK 1 beep Trunk output
Start 0:15+ 3-beeps Start the engine
Stop None 2-beeps Stop the engine

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Back light On for 2 seconds Press and release the quickly
Cold weather , then 1 beep See Cold Weather Mode section
(page-15)
Combo Valet + 1 beep See Vale mode section
(page-13)
Panic or None 1 beep
See Panic Mode section
(page-15)
Backlight
Three different ways to use the backlight:
•Turning the backlight on for 3 seconds, press the for less than 1 second and
release.
•If the button is pressed and held for more than 5 seconds the backlight will stay ON
as long as the button is held.
•To browse the MENU while the backlight is ON:
a) Press the for at least 1 second and release. The backlight should
turn ON.
b) Within 3seconds, press the button for 2 seconds to access the
various functions.
ChargingtheBattery
•Plug in the USB charger.
CAUTION!! DO NOT USE A CHARGER OTHER THAN THE ONE SUPPLIED.
•The LCD displays “CHARGE” while the battery level bars within the battery icon flash.
•When charging is complete the LCD then displays “FULL”.
Remote’sadvancedfunctionsandMENU
HowtoaccessadvancedremotefunctionsandMENU
User
Transmitter
1. Press for 1 second and release ÎRemote beeps once and MENU
appears on screen.
Note: At that point if you press you can enter
the remote’s MENU. ÎFollow the steps listed below in
“Selecting and adjusting
advance MENU options”:
2. Press a 2nd time for 1 second and release ÎRemote beeps once and L-01
appears on screen.
3. Press a 3rd time for 1 second and release ÎRemote beeps once and L-02
appears on screen.
4. Press a 4th time for 1 second and release ÎRemote beeps once and L-03
appears on screen.
Note: The order of LEVELS and MENU can be re-arranged in the menu option FBPRO.
Selecting and adjusting advanced menu options:
1. When in MENU, press button to enter the menu.

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2. Press button to move up in the menu or button to move down in the
menu.
3. Press button to select the option you would like to adjust
4. Press button to increase the value or to activate or deactivate a function or
toggle through the selection.
5. Press button to decrease the value or to activate or deactivate a function or
toggle through the selection.
6. Press button to move to the next sub-option or go back to the main menu.
7. To SAVE modifications and EXIT remote’s MENU, do not touch any button for
approximately 5 to 10 seconds or press to immediately exit the MENU.
Remote’s advanced functions and MENU table:
Display Description
PARK
(1)
Parking meter countdown
This version of the countdown feature is particularly useful for keeping track of
parking meter time: the user may quickly set up the countdown using the Parking
Menu. The transmitter will beep 6 times, 5min before the Parking countdown reaches
0 and beeps 6 times once the countdown expires.
Through Advanced Options, first press to select MENU, then:
a. Choose PARK and press .
b. Set the time at which you want set the alarm. First set the hour, and
press . Then set the minutes and press .
c. Choose ON and wait. A flashing “P” and will appear on the
screen to confirm activation.
ALARM
(2)
Alarm Clock
The LCD remote control has a built-in alarm clock, which can be set up using the
Alarm Clock Menu. Once the programmed time is reached, the remote will beep 6
times every minute until a button is pressed.
Through Advanced Options, first press to select MENU, then:
a. Choose ALARM and press .
b. Set the time at which you want to set the alarm. First set the hour,
and press . Then set the minutes and press .
c. Choose ON and wait. A flashing “A” and will appear on screen
to confirm activation.
CWM
(3)
Cold weather mode function:
Through Advanced Options, first press to select MENU, then:
a. Choose CWM and press .
b. Choose ON/OFF, then press and hold until icon
appears/disappears.
VALET
(4)
Valet functions: (see page-123
for details)
1) Through Advanced Options, first press to select MENU, then:
a. Choose VALET and press .
b. Press or to select three kinds of Valet Modes:
i. CMVLT = Combo Valet (Starter and alarm are disabled)
ii. VLTST = Valet Start ( Only the starter is disabled)
iii. VLTAM = Valet (Only the alarm is disabled)

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c. Once the selection is done, press
d. Choose ON/OFF, then press and hold until;
i. The icon appears/disappears to confirm Combo
Valet activation/deactivation.
ii. The icon appears/disappears to confirm Valet start
activation/deactivation.
iii. The icon appears/disappears to confirm Valet Alarm
activation/deactivation.
TSTAR
(5)
Time start function:
This feature is used to remote start the car at a pre-programmed time. Once the pre-
programmed time is reached, the remote will send a start command to the car
module.
Through Advanced Options, first press to select MENU, then:
a. Choose TSTART and press .
b. Set the time at which you want to remote start the vehicle. First set
the hour, and press . Then set the minutes and press .
c. Choose ON and wait. A flashing “T” and will appear on the
screen to confirm activation.
Note: The TSTART function can only be carried out once per remote start.
SECUR
(6)
Secure function:
This feature is used to lock the keypad of the transmitter to avoid accidental button
press. When the keypad is locked and a button is pressed, the LCD will display
“PRESF” for 1 second and goes back to the clock.
The transmitter keypad can also be locked as follows:
a. Press to select MENU.
b. Within 3 seconds, press .
c. The LCD will display “SECUR” to confirm locking of the keypad.
•Press for about 1sec, to unlock the transmitter’s keypad.
COLOR
(7)
Backlight color
The backlight can be set to 8 different colors.
Through Advanced Options, first press to select MENU, then:
a. Choose COLOR and press .
b. Choose the desired color by pressing or
CONFM
(8)
Confirmation Mode Menu:
•BZVIB ÎBUZ: The remote will beep to confirm various commands.
VIB: The remote will vibrate to confirm various commands.
Note: The icon will appear on the screen to confirm
remote is set to vibration mode.
•BLITE ÎON: The LCD screen will flash when the
alarm is triggered.
OFF: The LCD won’t flash if the alarm is triggered.
CLOCK
(9)
Clock:
The Clock menu is used to set the current time on your remote control.
Through Advanced Options, first press to select MENU, then:
a. Choose CLOCK and press .
b. Set the time at which you want to set the clock. First set the hour,

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and press , then set the minutes and press .
TEMP
(10) Temperature display
Can be set to read the temperature in Celsius (CTEMP) or Fahrenheit (FTEMP)
LANGU
(11) Language display
Can be set to either English or French
SBPRO
(12)
Side button function:
The side button can be programmed as:
•Panic button;
•Stop button;
•Temperature request button;
•Aux 2 output button;
•or CWM.
KEYLOC
(13)
Keypad lock
Note: In order for this feature to work, “Secure function” must be set to ON.
If there is no activity within the programmed time, the keypad will automatically lock
after 5 seconds, 10 seconds or 20 seconds.
•Press for about 1sec, to unlock the transmitter’s keypad.
ILLUM
(14)
LCD illumination:
When this function is enabled, the LCD will illuminate each time Lock, Unlock or
START is activated.
FBPRO
(15)
Button Function:
The order of LEVELS and MENU can be re-arranged using the Button Function
Menu.
F Button Function
Menu FBPRO Function Button Programming
Function Button
programming
M 1 2 3
1 2 3 M
2 3 1 M
2 1 3 M
3 1 2 M
MENU, level 1, level 2, level 3
Level 1, level 2, level 3, MENU
Level 2, level 3, level 1, MENU
Level 2, level 1, level 3, MENU
Level 3, level 1, level 2, MENU
RemoteStartingYourVehicle
SettingYourVehicleintoReadyMode
If your vehicle has a manual transmission you must read the following indications. The unit must
first be set to Ready Mode in order to start the vehicle by remote. If the unit is not set to Ready
Mode, it cannot remote start the vehicle.
Please note that Ready Mode can be enabled by the remote or the handbrake, depending on the
option that was selected by your installer. Therefore, you must follow the appropriate procedure
between the two described below in order to set your vehicle into Ready Mode.
Once the system is set to Ready Mode, the vehicle can be remote started and stopped at any time.
The system will exit Ready Mode if a door, the hood or the trunk is opened, if the brake pedal is
pressed, if the parking brake is disengaged or if the ignition key is turned to the IGNITION ON
(RUN) position.
To set the system to Ready Mode:
If Ready Mode is enabled by remote If Ready Mode is enabled by handbrake
1. Ensure that all the doors, hood and trunk are closed. Make sure that the gear selector is in the
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2. With the engine running, apply the parking
brake once and release the brake pedal.
3. Within 20 sec. of engaging the parking
brake, press and hold , or on the
transmitter (SmartStart™ uses only the
SmartStart™ icon).
The parking lights will flash 3 times quickly
and remain lit. Release the button.
2. With the engine running, apply the parking
brake twice within 10 sec.
3. Make sure to release the brake pedal.
The parking lights will flash 3 times quickly
and remain lit.
4. Remove the key: the engine will keep on running.
5. Exit the vehicle. All doors should be closed, including the hood and trunk.
6. THERE ARE THREE POSSIBLE OPTIONS TO COMPLETE READY MODE (programmable by installer)
OPTION 1: Automatic shut
down without auto lock OPTION 2: Manual shut down
(default) OPTION 3: Automatic shut
down with auto lock
The engine runs for 8 sec.
before finally shutting down
the engine, without user
interaction.
The engine keeps going until you
press either;
a. to lock the doors and shut
down the engine;
b. to unlock the doors and
shut down the engine;
c. to shut down the engine
without affecting the doors.
The engine runs for 8 sec.
then locks the doors before
finally shutting down the
engine, without user
interaction.
WARNING: The vehicle is
not armed or locked down.
WARNING: Engine runs until the
pre-programmed run time
expires.
WARNING: Do not leave
your keys in the vehicle!
7. The Parking lights will flash twice and the icon will appear on screen to indicate Ready
mode is set. If the icon doesn’t appear, refresh the screen by pressing .
RemoteStarting
1. Press the button for approximately 1 second and release.
2. The remote will beep once and the LCD will display “START”.
3. The remote will confirm the remote starter’s activation by beeping 3 times.
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission and it does not start at the first attempt, the system
will shut down, wait a few seconds and try to start the engine again. There will be 3 start attempts
before the system gives up.
DrivingOff
With the vehicle running remotely, press the button to disarm the system and the starter kill (if
installed) and unlock the doors. Enter the vehicle and do the following:
1. Turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position. (Do not turn the key to the CRANK
position while the engine is running. This would cause the starter motor to re-engage.)
2. Press the brake pedal to disengage the remote starter unit.
You are now ready to drive off.
Note: On some Push-To-Start (PTS) vehicles, no takeover is possible as pressing the brakes will
shut the engine down. Please talk to your technician to determine if the “Takeover mode” can be
set for your vehicle.

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ArminganddisarmingoftheSystem
The Alarm can be configured by the installer either to Passive Mode (so as to arm automatically)
or Active Mode (so as to require the user’s intervention for arming). By default, the Remote Car
Starter is configured to Passive Mode.
Passive mode:
To arm the alarm, press the button on the transmitter, OR
1. In Passive Mode, the alarm will automatically arm 30sec once the last door is closed.
2. The LED on the antenna will flash quickly during the countdown preceding the activation
of the system.
3. Once the activation countdown expires, the siren will chirp once and the LED will flash
slowly to indicate that the alarm is now armed.
To disarm the alarm, press the button on the transmitter.
1. The LED on the antenna will flash quickly during the countdown preceding the activation
of the system.
2. The alarm will automatically rearm itself after 30 sec. if no door is left opened and the
ignition is not turned ON.
Active Mode:
To arm the alarm, press the button on the transmitter.
1. The siren will chirp once.
2. The LED on the antenna will flash slowly.
To disarm the Alarm, press the button on the transmitter.
1. The siren will chirp twice.
2. The LED on the antenna will remain OFF.
Intrusionalertviaremote
The remote will beep or vibrate for about 60 seconds when an intrusion from door, hood, trunk,
shock or ignition is detected. At the same time, the LCD remote will display “ALARM” and “DOOR /
HOOD / TRUNK / SHOCK / real time” (depending on the type of alarm) alternately. The icons of
door, hood, trunk and shock, as well as the red backlight, will be flashing (when the BLITE is set
ON).
A
larm Type LCD Text
Icon
Sound or Vibration
DOOR ALARM + DOOR 60 seconds
HOOD ALARM + HOOD
60 seconds
TRUNK ALARM + TRUNK
60 seconds
SHOCK ALARM + SHOCK 60 seconds
IGNITION ALARM + real time NONE 60 seconds

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The user can press the or button to stop the alarm (unless TWO-STAGE Mode has been
programmed – one press then only mutes the siren; the user needs to press twice in order to
disarm the system).
RemoteStarterFeatures
RemoteDoorLocks
If your system was installed with the Remote Door Locks option, you will have the convenience of
remote keyless entry.
To UNLOCK your doors and DISARM the system:
1. Press and hold the button for approx. 1 sec
2. The icon will appear on the remote’s LCD screen
3. The siren will chirp twice to confirm that the doors have been unlocked, the Starter Kill
feature is disarmed (if it was installed) and that the Alarm is disabled.
To LOCK your doors and ARM the system:
1. Press and hold the button for approx. 1 sec.
2. The icon will appear on the remote’s LCD screen
3. The siren will chirp once to confirm that the doors have been locked, the Starter Kill
feature is enabled (if it was installed) and that the Alarm is armed.
RemoteTrunkRelease
If your system was installed with the Remote Trunk Release option, you can open your trunk by
pressing the button until the remote displays the text “TRUNK”on the screen. In addition, this
will also disarm the alarm.
IdleMode
Convenience feature: Idle Mode allows you to keep the engine running and the doors locked
while you stop, for example, at a convenience store or for a short delivery.
This feature allows you to let the remote starter take over control of the vehicle (i.e. no Key in the
Ignition Switch) while the engine is running.
Activating Idle mode (Automatic transmission):
1. With the engine running, make sure to release the brake pedal and press the , or
button on the transmitter until the parking lights come ON.
Note: SmartStart™ can be setup to use the SmartStart™ icon to activate Idle mode.
2. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
The engine will continue running.
3. Exit the vehicle. All doors, the hood and trunk should be closed
4. Press the button to lock the doors, to arm the starter kill and to arm the alarm (if
available). The engine will continue running.
a. When re-entering the vehicle, the user must reinsert the key into the ignition and
turn it to the ON position (not Crank) without pressing on the brake.
b. Once the key is in the ON position, press on the brake pedal to put the
transmission in gear. Pressing the brake pedal at this step will cancel the remote
starter takeover.
c. Drive off.

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If your vehicle has a manual transmission, Idle Mode can be activated through the same routine as
that used for Ready Mode (page-9); at the last step, press the button to lock the doors, arm
the system and leave the engine running.
NEW FEATURE – Push-To-Start Idle Mode
This feature is a variation of “Idle mode”, but made specifically for Push-To-Start vehicles, with
automatic or manual transmissions. (Consult your installer for availability of this feature.) Follow the
same steps as the normal Idle Mode procedure, except for when re-entering the vehicle while the
engine is running;
1. Press unlock
2. Open then close all doors.
3. You have 1.5 minutes (or 3 minutes) to press on the brake pedal, to get in gear and
drive off.
Note 1: Pressing on the brake pedal after the allocated (1.5 or 3-min.) period will shut the engine
down.
Note 2: The engine will continue running until the user re-enters the vehicle or until the expiration
of the run time.
Note 3: If the pre-programmed run-time expires or if the user shuts down the engine remotely, the
vehicle will enter Ready Mode automatically (manual transmissions only).
Caution!! Do not leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle standing in Idle Mode.
ValetMode
When the vehicle is in Valet Start mode and Combo Valet mode, the remote starter is disabled. If
the vehicle needs to be serviced, or if you park it indoors, Valet Start mode or the Combo Valet
mode will prevent the engine from being remote-started accidentally.
There are 3 types of Valet Modes: Combo Valet, Valet Start and Valet Alarm.
Valet Start: Only the starter function is disabled.
Valet Alarm: Only the alarm functions are disabled.
Combo Valet: Both remote starter and alarm are disabled.
To put the system into Combo Valet
Shortcut version:
Using the KEY (Ignition Valet Mode):
i) Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch. Within 10sec., cycle the ignition key to the
IGNITION/RUN and OFF positions 5 times until the parking lights flash 3 times.
ii) Turn the ignition OFF.
iii) The LED on the antenna will stay ON indicating that the vehicle has successfully entered
Combo Valet.
iv) The icon will appear on the LCD remote.
Using the TRANSMITTER (Remote Valet Mode):
i) Press the and buttons simultaneously until the icon appears on the LCD
display.
ii) The LED on the antenna will stay ON indicating that the vehicle has successfully entered
Combo Valet.
Using the PUSH-BUTTON SWITCH (Valet Switch Mode):
i) Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn the key to the ON position
ii) Within 5 seconds, press the push-button switch until the parking lights flash 3 times.
iii) Release the push-button and turn the ignition to the OFF position.

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iv) The LED on the antenna will stay ON indicating that the vehicle has successfully entered
Combo Valet.
v) The icon will appear on the LCD remote.
To take the system out of Combo Valet
Shortcut version:
Using the KEY (Ignition Valet Mode):
i) Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch. Within 10sec., cycle the ignition key to the
IGNITION/RUN and OFF positions 5 times until the parking lights flash twice.
ii) Turn the ignition OFF.
iii) The LED on the antenna will switch OFF indicating that the vehicle is now out of Combo
Valet.
iv) The icon will disappear from the LCD remote.
Using the TRANSMITTER (Remote Valet Mode):
i) Press the and buttons simultaneously until the icon disappears from the LCD
display.
ii) The LED on the antenna will switch OFF indicating that the vehicle is now out of Combo
Valet.
Using the PUSH-BUTTON SWITCH (Valet Switch Mode):
i) Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn the key to the ON position.
ii) Press the push-button switch until the Parking lights flash twice.
iii) Release the push-button and turn the ignition to the OFF position.
iv) The LED on the antenna will switch OFF indicating that the vehicle is now out of Combo
Valet.
v) The icon will disappear from the LCD remote.
To put the system into Combo Valet, Valet Start or Valet Alarm
Long menu version:
i) Through Advanced Options, first press to select MENU (page-6)
ii) Choose VALET and press .
iii) Press or to toggle between three kinds of Valet Modes:
(1) CMVLT = Combo Valet (Starter and Alarm are disabled)
(2) VLTST = Valet Start (Only the starter is disabled)
(3) VLTAM = Valet Alarm (Only the alarm is disabled)
iv) Once the selection is done, press
v) Choose ON, then press and hold until;
(1) The icon appears to confirm Combo Valet activation.
(2) The icon appears to confirm Valet Start activation.
(3) The icon appears to confirm Valet Alarm activation.
To take the system out of Combo Valet, Valet Start or Valet Alarm
Long menu version:
i) Through Advanced Options, first press to select MENU (page-6)
ii) Choose VALET and press .
iii) Press or to toggle between three kinds of Valet Modes:

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(1) CMVLT = Combo Valet (Starter and Alarm are disabled)
(2) VLTST = Valet Start (Only the starter is disabled)
(3) VLTAM = Valet Alarm (Only the alarm is disabled)
iv) Once the selection is done, press .
v) Choose OFF, then press and hold until;
(1) The icon disappears to confirm Combo Valet deactivation.
(2) The icon disappears to confirm Valet Start deactivation.
(3) The icon disappears to confirm Valet Alarm activation.
If someone attempted to remote-start the vehicle while in Valet Mode; the parking lights will turn
ON, then OFF, then will flash twice.
PanicMode
In an emergency situation, you can activate panic mode by pressing and holding the OR
button until the siren starts to sound. If the vehicle is under a remote start, the engine will shutdown
automatically before setting off the Siren. You can stop the Siren by pressing OR
Furthermore, the panic mode can be stopped by activating Valet Mode (page 13)
* Panic Mode will automatically shut down after 30sec.
QuickLockout™
(Also called Secure Panic.) For fast protection in emergency situations, the system will LOCK all
doors when you press the brake pedal while you hear the Siren sounding. (Quick Lockout is only
available when Panic mode has been triggered.)
ColdWeatherMode
If the vehicle has a Manual transmission, Ready mode (page-9) should be set before entering
Cold Weather. When cold weather mode is active, the engine starts every 2 hours and runs for
3 minutes (or for 8 or 20 minutes with diesel engines). Cold weather mode automatically ends after
24 hours (or 12 starts).
To enter Cold Weather Mode:
2-way remote:
1. Through advance function remote’s menu (page-6), select L-01.
2. Press and hold the button until the icon will appear on the display.
OR
1-way remote:
1. Rapidly press AUX twice. While the remote’s LED is flashing, press and hold until
the parking lights flash for 2 seconds, pause, and then flash 3 times.
To exit Cold Weather Mode, do any one of the following actions:
•Open the hood.
•Start the engine remotely.
•Turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position.
•Or by using the remote as so:
2-way remote
•Through advance function remote’s menu (page-6), select L-01.
Press and hold the button until the icon will disappear on the display.

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1-way remote
a. Rapidly press AUX twice. While the remote’s LED is flashing, press and hold until the
parking lights flash for 2 seconds, pause, and then flash once.
To verify whether the system is in cold weather mode:
The icon should appear on your remote display.
OR
Press the brake pedal:
If the vehicle is in cold weather mode, the parking lights will remain ON while the brake pedal
is pressed. (Automatic transmission ONLY)
ExtendedRunTime
While the vehicle is running remotely, press and hold the button until the remote beeps 3 times.
This will reset the run time counter to zero and restart the run time cycle from the beginning
Note: The extended run time procedure can only be carried out once per remote start.
To stop the vehicle, at any moment, simply press and release the button.
Example: If your remote car starter is programmed for a run time of 3 minutes and your vehicle has
been running for 2 minutes already, pressing the button will reset the counter to zero and allow
the engine to run for another cycle (in this case, 3 minutes).
IntrusionCodesviaLEDlight
The system monitors the following:
•Any vibrations sensed by the shock sensor such as someone breaking of the window,
windshield, etc.
•Doors
•Ignition
•Trunk
•Hood
Note: If an intrusion has occurred, the siren will sound for a maximum of 60 seconds.
When an intrusion has occurred, pressing will make the siren chirps four times. The antenna’s
LED will provide an intrusion code corresponding to the type of the intrusion that occurred. The
LED intrusion codes are flashed in continuous loops.
2x = Doors intrusion 5x = Panic
3x = Shock Sense 6x = Ignition
4x = Hood 7x = Trunk
CarFinder™
When enabled, the Car Finder™ option will help you locate your vehicle by sounding a siren or the
horn. To initiate,
1. Through advance function remote’s menu (page-6), select L-01.
2. Press to sound the siren once without affecting the door.
TemperatureRequest(IfACCTemp101installed)
The user can request the temperature in the vehicle if a Temperature Sensor Module (ACC-Temp-
101) is installed:
•Through the remote’s advanced function menu (page-6), select L-01.
•Immediately press the button and hold it until the temperature is displayed on the
LCD screen.

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TemporaryChirpDelete
To temporarily disable the chirp confirmations of the siren upon arming and disarming (e.g. in a
quiet neighbourhood):
•Press the button. The remote will beep once.
•Immediately, press the or button to arm or disarm system without any chirp.
Relock
If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter, but do not open any door, hood, trunk or turn
ignition ON within 30 seconds, the system will automatically relock and arm.
Note: When the system is in active arming mode and the relock mode is enabled, the doors will
relock but the system will not rearm.
MissingaStartoraStopConfirmation
If you have not received a Start or the Stop confirmation after pressing the button, pressing the
button within range of the remote starter’s signal will refresh the display and will confirm if the
vehicle was started or stopped.
If no Start Confirmation Was Received:
•Press the button:
¾The remote’s icon will start flashing
¾The icon and runtime time countdown will be displayed.
If no Stop Confirmation Was Received:
•Press the button:
¾The will be displayed
¾The remote’s icon and the runtime countdown will disappear.
AdvancedFeatures:InstallationprogrammableOptions
The remote starter was designed with flexibility and OEM integration in mind. With its program-
mable options, this unit can single-handedly control nearly any electrical system inyour vehicle.
Caution: The programming of your system should be left to a professional. Changing any one of
the settings may affect the operation of your remote starter.
IgnitionControlledDoorLocks
This is an added security feature. If your Remote Car Starter was installed with the Ignition-
Controlled Door Locks option, the doors will automatically lock as soon as the ignition key is turned
to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position while the brakes are pressed. The remote car starter will also
lock any door that was unlocked and opened (then closed) the next time the brake pedal is pressed
(only when doors are monitored). When the key is turned to the OFF position, the doors will
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SecureLock
(Disabled by default.) Before your vehicle can be remote-started, the factory security system must
first be disarmed. The Secure Lock feature may be required on certain vehicle models with factory
security systems that automatically unlock the doors when the security system is disarmed.
To keep your vehicle protected when the factory security system is disarmed for a remote start,
Secure Lock will relock your doors as soon as the vehicle is started. Once the engine is shut down
by remote or after its runtime has expired, Secure Lock will also rearm your factory security system
and relock the doors.
“HomeValetTM”Mode
If configured at installation, this feature will remotely set the vehicle to a no-remote-start mode: if
the vehicle is parked indoors there is no danger of it starting accidentally by remote control. If the
vehicle has a manual transmission, it should be set into ready mode before activating the Home
Valet™.
Note: Once the Home Valet Mode is activated, the vehicle will not start by remote, but the alarm
functions will remain active.
To take the system into home valet mode:
1. Press the or button.
2. Within 3 seconds, press the and buttons simultaneously
3. The transmitter will beep once and the icon will display.
To take the system out of home valet mode:
•Turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position.
The system will warn you if someone attempts to start your vehicle while it stands in home valet
mode. The parking lights will:
Turn ON then OFF; then
Flash twice, pause; then
Flash twice again.
SafeStart
This feature will eliminate accidental remote starts, e.g. when children are playing with the
transmitter.
Safe start enabled: If this feature is enabled, the user must press the button twice within
3 seconds to remote-start the vehicle.
Swap start: If this feature is enabled;
2-way remote:
1. Through the remote’s advanced function menu (page-6), select L-01.
2. Press to remote start the vehicle.
The AUX 2 output can be activated by pressing the button.
1-way remote:
1. Rapidly press AUX twice. While the remote’s LED is flashing, press to remote start the
vehicle.
Note: The AUX 2 output can be activated by pressing the button.

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EngineRunTime
If you have a gas engine, your remote starter can be programmed to run the engine for 3, 15, or
25 minutes (15 minutes by default). If you have a diesel engine, the remote starter can be
programmed to run the engine for 8, 20, or 30 minutes (20 minutes default).
TurboMode
If Turbo Mode is configured at installation, it will allow a turbocharger to idle down after the user
leaves the vehicle: the unit will take over the vehicle and keep it running for 60 seconds (or until it
is shut down by remote control), then shut down the engine.
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, proceed as follows to set the system to Turbo
Mode:
1. With the engine running, make sure to release the brake pedal and press the ,
or button on the transmitter until the parking lights come ON.
Note: SmartStart™ can be setup to use the SmartStart™ icon to activate Turbo mode.
2. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. The engine will continue running.
3. Exit the vehicle and close all doors, hood and trunk.
4. Press the button; this will lock the doors, arm the OEM-style alarm (if
configured) and confirm that the vehicle is in Turbo Mode.
5. The engine will shut down after 60 seconds.
If your vehicle has a manual transmission, follow all steps of the Ready Mode routine (page-9) to
activate Turbo Mode. At the last step,
•Press to lock the doors and have the engine shut down after 60 seconds;
The parking lights will flash 3 times and remain lit.
The alarm and starter kill will be armed.
•Press to unlock the doors and have the engine shut down after 60 seconds;
The parking lights will flash 3 times and remain lit.
•Press To shut down the engine without affecting the doors.
Note: The vehicle will enter Ready Mode once the engine run time expires.
SirenChirps
The siren will chirp to confirm the system‘s basic operations:
•By default, when the doors are being locked, the siren will give 1 chirp if all the doors,
the hood and the trunk are closed.
•If one of the doors, the hood or the trunk is open as the doors are being locked, the
siren will chirp 3 times.
•When the doors are being unlocked, the siren will give 2 chirps if no intrusion was
detected.
•If an intrusion was detected, the siren will 4 times if is pressed. The system can
alternatively be set to: (must be configured by the installer)
•Warning Mode: When arming, warns you with three (3) chirps if a door, the hood or the
trunk is open. When disarming, warns you with four (4) chirps if the alarm was triggered.
•Open Zone Notification (the system will warn for doors opened up to 10 seconds after
arming).
•No Chirp (the vehicle will not chirp under any circumstance).

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Arming
Arming of the system can be program by your installer into 4 different options. By default, your
system is programmed to “passive arming – 2 stage disarm”:
•Active arming: The system will only arm if button is pressed
•Passive arming (2 stage disarm): The system will automatically arm itself 30 seconds
after all doors, hood and trunk are closed.
Note: If an alarm is triggered, pressing the button will stop the siren while keeping
the doors locked and the system armed.
•Passive arming (1 stage disarm): The system will automatically arm itself 30 seconds
after all doors, hood and trunk are closed
Note: If an alarm is triggered, pressing the button will stop the siren and unlock the
doors.
•Active arming with disarm notification: This feature will notify the user when the
vehicle is left disarmed after Ignition is turned off, or when the Module is disarmed after
being previously armed, the opening or closing of a Door will cause the Horn or the
Siren to sound once after 10 sec. to warn the user that the vehicle was left
unprotected. Pressing or will cancel this timer.
ShockSense&WarnAwaysense
If somebody hits, jostles or otherwise moves your car, the shock sensor sends a signal to the brain
indicating the intensity of the motion. Depending on the severity of the shock, the system can react
to a full shock by triggering the alarm or it can also respond to a lighter shock (30 % of the strength
of a full shock) by giving a warn-away (without triggering an Alarm condition). However, when the
Engine is running after a remote start, the full shock is disabled but will still give a warning sound if
warn-away is enabled.
Note: Refer to your installer if you wish to disable the shock sensor permanently.
Siren/HornChirpTiming
The pulse duration can be configured by your installer (from 5 ms. to 200 ms.).
Prioritydoor:
If configured by your installer, this great feature allows you to unlock solely the driver’s door with a
single press of the button on the transmitter, and to unlock the other doors, if desired, by
pressing the button for a second time.
MulticarOperation
This option allows the owner of two vehicles, both equipped with the same remote starter model, to
control both systems independently with a single remote control. To control the second vehicle:
Press + simultaneously:........................................LOCK
Press + simultaneously:.........................................UNLOCK
Press + simultaneously:.........................................START
Press + simultaneously:.........................................STOP
Press ¾¾....................................................TRUNK
or