Commando RST-560 User manual

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COMMANDO
MODEL RST-560
REMOTE ENGINE STARTER
WITH ALARM SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL

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OPERATION:
A. REGULAR TRANSMITTER OPERATION:
Transmitter
Button
System Function Remark
Lock Doors & Arm System
-Arm and Delete The 2 Stage Shock Sensor Press twice within 5 seconds.
Car locator System Armed
(3-second) Panic function Press and Hold for 3 seconds
Unlock Doors & Disarm System
- Two Steps Door Unlock & Disarm System Press twice within 3 seconds.
+ Silent Arming / Disarming
(2-second) Channel 2 (Trunk) Timer Control Press and Hold for 2 seconds
-Passive Arming By-Pass While the System disarmed.
Activate Remote Start or
Turn Off The Remote Start
Switching code For 2nd Car Operation or
Garage Door Opener
Second Vehicle Transmitter Programming: (Random code transmitter does not have this feature)
Your 5-button remote transmitter can be utilized to control a second vehicle security system, To program
the remote control transmitter to a second vehicle, follow the instructions for Transmitter programming. All
programming parameters be the same except for the following:
1. Prior to pushing any button on the transmitter. Press the Select the Side button first.
2. Once the Side button is pressed the LED on the transmitter will illuminate for 3.5 seconds.
3. While the LED is illuminated, press any button on the remote control transmitter.
B. LED display:
LED Function LED Function
Off Disarmed Zone 1: Warn-Away Trigger
Slow Flash Armed 2 flashes... pause Zone 2: Trigger on Trunk/Hood
Fast Flash Passive Arming 3 flashes... pause Zone 3: Trigger on Door Switch
On (Solid) Valet Mode 4 flashes... pause Zone 4: Trigger on Optional Sensor
5 flashes... pause Zone 5: Trigger on Ignition Switch
C. CHIRP INDICATORS: D. PARKING LIGHT:
Chirp Function Parking light Function
1 chirp Arm 1 flash Arm
2 chirps Disarm 2 flashes Disarm
3 chirps Defective Reminder 3 flashes Disarm / Triggered
4 chirps Disarm / Triggered 12 flashes Car Locator
6 chirps Car Locator Constant On Under Remote Start
E. ALARM OPERATING CONDITION:
Siren, Horn Parking Light LED Doors Starter Dome Light
1. Arming 1 or 3 Chirps 1 Flash Slow Flash Locking Disable
2. Disarming 2 or 4 Chirps 2 or 3 Flashes Fast Flash Unlocking Turns on for 30-second
3. Trigger Alarming Flashes Slow Flash Disable Flashes
4. Panic Alarming Flashes Flashes
5. Car Locator 6 Chirps 12 Flashes
F. ACTIVE LOCK & ARM:
1. Press button on the transmitter.

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2. The horn will chirp once and parking light will flash once indicating that the system is now armed. The
vehicle doors will lock upon arming when interfaced with the security system.
SILENT ARMING / DISARMING: Press the + button on the transmitter will arm or disarm your
security system, No chirp sound will be heard, arm / disarm confirmation will be through the vehicles
parking lights only.
DEFECTIVE SENSOR REMINDER: If the siren sounds 3 chirps, then you have left a door, trunk, or hood
lid ajar. (See Alarm Feature “I - 4 Programming)
SHOCK SENSOR / OPTIONAL SENSOR BY-PASS:
Press the button once: The siren chirps once, The system is armed.
Press the button a second time within 5 seconds: The siren chirps twice, the Shock Sensor is now
bypassed.
The sensor bypass feature is programmed to activate for one arming cycle only. The security system will
return to normal operation during the next arming cycle.
H. PASSIVE ARMING
Active arming / disarming is controlling your security system via the remote transmitter. This security
system is equipped with an optional Passive Arming feature, which allows the security system to arm 30
seconds after the last door is closed. Operation is as follows.
1. Turn the ignition to the “OFF” position and exit the vehicle.
2. After all entrances are closed, the security system LED will flash fast for 30 seconds. If you reopen any
door / hood / trunk, the security system LED will stop flashing. It will begin flashing again once the
vehicle all entrances are closed.
3. After 30-second timer has elapsed, the security system will automatically “ARM”. The siren will chirp [1]
time and the parking lights will flash [1] time.
PASSIVE ARMING WITH PASSIVE DOOR LOCKING (See Alarm Feature “I - 2” Programming):
The vehicle doors will automatically lock after passive arming cycle has been completed.
PASSIVE ARMING BY-PASS: While the system disarmed. Press the buttons twice, the security
will respond with [1] chirp and LED will turn “ON”. The security system will remain in this temporally state
for as long as you wish. To exit passive by-pass, press the or button and the system will return
to normal status.
G. ACTIVE UNLOCK & DISARM:
1. Press button on the transmitter.
2. The horn will chirp twice and parking light will flash twice to indicating that the security system is now
disarmed. The vehicle doors will unlock and dome light wills turns on for 30 seconds upon disarming
when interfaced with the security system.
TAMPER DISARMING: If alarm triggered, upon disarm the system, siren chirp 4 times, parking light flash
3 times.
PATHWAY ILLUMINATION (See Alarm Feature “II - 4” Programming): This feature turns the parking
light “ON” for 30 seconds upon a unlock signal and for 10 seconds upon the lock signal.
TWO STEPS DOOR UNLOCK (See Alarm Feature “III - 3” Programming):: This feature will
independently unlock the drives door only when disarming the security system. Pushing the button a
second time within 3 seconds will unlock the entire vehicle.
AUTOMATIC RE-ARM (See Alarm Feature “I - 3” Programming): If this feature is selected, the security
system will automatically re-arm itself 60 seconds after disarming with remote transmitter. Automatic rearm
will cancel if any door is opened before the 60 seconds timer has elapsed.
H. DISARMING WITHOUT A TRANSMITTER
The Override function may be used if the remote transmitter is lost or inoperative.
1. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to 'ON’ position.
2. Within 10 seconds push and release the valet switch
The alarm will enter the disarm mode. You can now start and operate the vehicle normally.
I. VALET MODE: (System in Disarm or Valet mode)
The valet switch allows you to temporarily bypass all alarm function, eliminating the need to hand your
transmitter to parking attendants or garage mechanics. When the system is in valet mode, all alarm

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function and remote start function are bypassed, however the remote panic feature and remote door locks
will remain operational. To use the valet mode, the system must first be disarmed either by using you
remote transmitter, or by operating the Manual override sequence.
Enter Valet Mode:
1. From the disarmed condition, turn the ignition to “ON” position.
2. Push and hold valet switch for 2 seconds until the LED turns on. The LED wills remain on as long as
the system is in 'valet mode'.
Exit Valet Mode:
1. Return to normal operation, turn ignition 'on'.
2. Push and hold valet switch for 2 seconds, The LED wills turns off indicate the system are exiting the
valet mode.
J. PANIC FUNCTION:
The transmitter can be used as a remote panic switch to manually trigger the alarm in case emergency.
1. Press and hold the button for 3 second. The alarm will immediately sound.
2. During panic mode, the normal function of this transmitter button will be suspended. The and
buttons can be used to lock and unlock the doors (if the option is installed), however once the
button is pressed, the vehicle’s starter disable device, (where installed) will be enable allowing the
vehicle to start.
3. To stop the alarm, press and hold the or button on the transmitter again for 3 seconds. Also if
any transmitter button other than the or button is pressed and released, the panic mode will be
turned off immediately.
4. If the button is not pressed, the alarm will automatically stop after 60 seconds.
N. TRIGGER THE SYSTEM
When armed, your vehicle is protected as follows:
1. Light impacts will trigger the warn-away signal. A [3] long chirp from siren/horn.
2. Heavy impacts / Doors open / Hood open / Trunk open / Turn on the ignition key will trigger the
programmed sequence.
The starter disable relay (if installed) prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking. The siren, horn, parking
lights, and dome light will turn on to alerting of an intrusion for 60 seconds. Then it will stop and automatic
reset and re-arm. If the one of sensors or detectors still active, the alarm system will sound a maximum of
3 times of 60 seconds cycles.
K. DOME LIGHT CONVENIENCE DELAY & SUPERVISION (See Alarm Feature III – 2
Programming)
The alarm with a unique feature which will turn on your vehicle dome light as following:
1. Upon disarming, the interior lights will remain on for 30 seconds.
2. If the vehicle is intruded, the interior light will flash for the same duration as the siren.
Note: Turn on the ignition switch or arm the alarm will turn off the dome light.
L. IGNITION CONTROL DOOR LOCKS. (See Alarm Feature II – 2 Programming).
If the vehicles door locks have been interfaced to the security system, the system will automatically lock
the vehicle's doors when the ignition is turned “ON” and /or unlock the vehicle’s doors when the ignition is
turned “OFF”.
M. TRUNK RELEASE
Press and hold the button on transmitter for two seconds to remote control the trunk release or other
electric devices.
N. CAR LOCATOR
Press the button while the system armed to active car locator function. The horn will chirp 6 times. The
parking light will flash 12 times, for you to easily locate your car.

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REMOTE START OPERATION:
WARNINGS:
As with any product that performs automatic functions, there are certain safety precautions that you must
practice and be aware of.
1. Keep the transmitter out of children’s reach.
2. Do not leave anyone in the vehicle while running on remote control.
3. Alert servicing personnel that the vehicle can be started automatically.
4. Do not start the vehicle by remote while it’s in an enclosed area or garage.
5. Always apply the parking brake and lock the vehicle as you exit the vehicle.
6. The vehicle windows must be rolled up.
7. Should the unit malfunction, disconnect the fuse until the problem is corrected.
8. The use and operations of this system is the sole responsibility of the operator.
9. Some areas may have local ordinances that prohibit leaving a vehicle running on public streets.
10. Do not start the vehicle by remote while the standard transmission vehicle is parked at a steep place.
A. TO REMOTE START THE VEHICLE:
When you want to start your vehicle,
1. Press button on the transmitter.
2. The parking light will activate to indicate the remote start received the signal.
3. The engine will start approximately 5 seconds.
4. Once the engine is running, after couple seconds the parking light will turn on again and climate
controls will activate and adjust the vehicles interior temperature to your preset setting.
5. The vehicle will run for 5 to 30 minute cycle and automatically shut down.
NOTE:
The Remote Start Unit will not start the vehicle if any one of the following conditions exists:
1. The hood is opened.
2. The brake pedal is pressed.
3. Move the optional remote start enable toggle switch to OFF position. (If installed)
4. The gear selector is in any gear other then “PARK” or “NEUTRAL”
SAFE START (Child safety mode) (See Start Feature I – 5 Programming.)
Factory defaults setting to press the button on the transmitter to start the vehicle. Programming this
feature to eliminate an accidental remote start, when kids enter this transmitter, it enquires:
1. The user press the button 2 times within 3 seconds to start the vehicle or
2. The user press the transmitter and buttons at the same time to start the vehicle.
B. TO TURN OFF THE REMOTE START:
When the engine is running (by remote start), if you want to stop it,
1. Press button on the transmitter.
2. Move the optional remote start enable toggle switch to OFF position. (If installed)
3. Press the brake pedal
The vehicle will shut down and turn off the parking light to indicate engine stopped.
C. TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WHILE RUNNING ON THE REMOTE START:
To operate the vehicle while running on the remote start.
1. Insert the ignition key and turn it to “ON” (not the start) position.
2. Press the brake pedal.
Note: If the brake pedal is pressed before the key is in the ON position, the engine will shut down.
D. TEMPORARY STOP FEATURE:
This feature allows the vehicle to remain running after the key has been removed from the ignition. This
feature is useful for occasions when you wish to exit and lock the vehicle for short periods of time, but
would like to leave the motor running and the climate control on.
1. Before turning off the engine, press the button on the transmitter and the LED indicator will flash 3
times to confirm enter.
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF position. (The engine will stay running.)

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3. The engine will run until the pre-programmed time elapsed or shutdown input is received.
E. TIMER START:
This unit can be programmed to start and run the engine every 3 hours. The engine will run for the
programmed run time and then shut down.
IMPORTANT: Timer Start should be used only in open areas, Never start and run the vehicle in on
enclosed space as a garage or carport.
3 hours timer start: This feature is design for an extreme cold climate usage. The system will auto start
the vehicle every 3 hours, to prevent engine freezing and hard to start. A MAXIMUM OF SIX CYCLES CAN
OCCUR.
ENTER:
1. Press the button to remote start the vehicle. As soon as the vehicle is running and the parking light
have turned on or flashing.
2. Immediately depress the button then depress the button. The parking light will flash (3) times.
The siren or horn chirps (3) times. The vehicle is now programmed to start every (3) hours.
3. Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle running.
Exit the timer start:
Timer start can be exited manually as follows:
1. Make sure the remote start system is not operating the engine.
2. Turn the ignition on. The LED and parking light will flash (4) times. The siren or horn chirps (4) times.
Or
1. Press the button to remote start the vehicle. As soon as the vehicle is running and the parking light
have turned on or flashing.
2. Immediately depress the button then press and hold the button for 2 seconds. The parking
light will flash (4) times. The siren or horn chirps (4) times. The vehicle is no longer programmed to start
automatically.
F. SHUT-DOWN INPUT FOR REMOTE STARTER:
If any of the following conditions exist while the system is operating, the engine will not start or will shut
down immediately:
1. The hood is opened.
2. The brake pedal is pressed.
3. Move the optional remote start enable toggle switch to OFF position. (If installed)
4. Engine is over-revved. {“Tachometer checking type” only}
5. The pre-programmed run time (5 /10 / 20 / 30 minutes) has elapsed.
6. Transmitter button is pressed.
7. The vehicle refused to start running after {3} unsuccessful attempts.
G. DISABLING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM: (If installed)
This feature allows your system’s remote start unit to be temporarily disabled to prevent the vehicle from
being remote started accidentally. This feature is useful if the vehicle is being serviced or stored in an
enclosed area. To disable the remote start, move the optional remote start enable toggle switch to the OFF
position.