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Quick Reference
When servicing or loaning your vehicle to others, the NuStart system should be placed in Valet mode. Valet mode prevents the system from remote
starting and disables all alarm functions.
IMPORTANT:While in Valet mode the NuStart will still lock and unlock power lock systems.
The system can be put into valet one of three ways;
1. Turn the vehicle’s key to the ignition “on” position and tap buttons simultaneously for 0.5 seconds. The parking lights
will flash once and/or siren chirp once to confirm the system is in valet mode. Repeat this process to take the system out of valet mode.
The parking lights will flash twice and/or siren chirp once to confirm the system is out of valet mode.
2. If you don’t have your remote control, you can put the system into valet by turning the ignition key “on” and then “off” five times within 7 seconds.
The parking lights will flash once to confirm the system is in valet mode. Shortly after the first flash, the parking lights will flash twice. A remote
control is required to take the system out of valet mode.
IMPORTANT: If your system is set up for a secure valet option, you will not be able to put the system into valet until the proper code has been
entered to the secure valet switch.
3. If your system is set up with the secure valet switch (optional), you will not be able to put the system into valet until the proper code has been
entered to the secure valet switch. The secure valet switch is the small button with bright blue LED on the front and if installed is the only way to
override the alarm and/or remote start. Until programmed, the default code is (3, 3).
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Quick Reference
The only regular maintenance this system requires is remote control battery replacement. No programming is required when replacing the battery.
One-Way Remote: Model NU 1500R (US Style)
First, remove the small Phillips screw located on the back of the remote. Once the screw has been removed, gently pull the remote apart taking care
to not touch the circuit board. These remotes require two CR2025 batteries. These specialty batteries can be purchased from your local NuStart
dealer or an electronics store.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to observe correct polarity when installing the battery
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Button Duration AdditionalProgramming Function / Description
Required
0.5 seconds no Locks doors and/or arms alarm.
3.5 seconds no Panic/vehicle locater (flashes vehicle’s parking lights and sounds siren and horn)
0.5 seconds no Unlocks doors and/or disarms alarm.
0.5 seconds no Aux 1. Triggers the auxiliary 1 output (most commonly used for rear defrost or window roll-down)
2.5 seconds no Trunk pop. Triggers the trunk release output and opens the vehicle’s trunk.
0.5 seconds no Aux 2. Triggers the auxiliary 2 output (most commonly used for rear defrost or window roll-down)
2.5 seconds no Activates the remote start. Repeat and remote start will shut off
0.5 seconds no Turns siren on/off (Note: With the siren off, it will still sound in the event the alarm is triggered)
2.5 seconds no Option programming menu 1 - Installers Only
0.5 seconds no Valet mode (see Valet Mode section for details)
2.5 seconds no Turns the shock sensor on/off. (Alarm or Alarm/Starter systems only)

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Button Duration AdditionalProgramming Function / Description
Required
0.5 seconds Option 1-9 Drive lock. Activates ignition controlled door locks.
2.5 seconds no Option programming menu 2 - Installers Only
0.5 seconds no Activates passive arming (vehicle will arm/lock 30 seconds after the vehicle is disarmed)
2.5 seconds no Activates 2nd Car Mode on the P1WSHR (US Style)
0.5 seconds Option 2-6 Activates timer start mode. Timer start mode has multiple programmable settings:
duration settings, temperature settings and self start settings
0.5 seconds Option 2-2 Activates the built-in Turbo timer function. Additional installation is required when using this
feature on automatic transmission in vehicle’s
2.5 seconds no Car Check (updates vehicle status on remote pager) / Secure Auxiliary
General System Functions
The remote transmitter functions have been predetermined and programmed from the factory. The four button configuration allows for many
functions to be performed through a series of tapping, holding and / or multiple presses of buttons. Although NuStart remotes have numerous button
functions and capabilities, please keep in mind that the most common functions are performed in one simple step.
Sending Commands
When in range, and a command has been sent, the remote LED will illuminate. For example, to send a remote start command from the remote, hold
down the Key/Start button for 2.5 seconds. The remote LED will illuminate and the vehicle’s parking lights will flash and/or siren chirp once to show
the command has been sent. Once the vehicle has successfully remote started, the vehicle’s parking lights will come on solid and/or siren chirp twice.
Tap button for 0.5 seconds to lock/arm and unlock/disarm. The LED will flash on your remote. If your vehicle is locked, tap
button to unlock; if your vehicle is unlocked, tap button to lock.
IMPORTANT: If the alarm has been triggered (Siren is going off), you must wait up to 5 seconds before disarming the alarm - the first button
tap will shut off the alarm and the second will unlock/disarm the system.
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The system can be configured to passively lock and arm the vehicle. Put the system in passive by tapping buttons simultaneously for
0.5 seconds. The vehicle will flash the lights once and/or siren chirp once to indicate the system is in passive lock and arming mode. Tap the
same buttons again to turn passive mode off. The parking lights will flash twice and/or siren chirp twice to show it is off.
While in passive mode, the system will lock and arm the alarm 30 seconds after the last door is closed. As an indicator that the vehicle is going to
passively lock and arm, the remote and siren will chirp once and the parking lights will flash once at both 10 and 20 seconds prior to passively
locking and arming. If you want the system to passively arm and not passively lock, ask your local NuStart dealer to turn Option 1-8 to setting II.
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General System Functions
Press the button for 2.5 seconds to remote start an automatic transmission vehicle. If you are in range and if the vehicle is ready to remote
start, the parking lights will flash once and/or siren chirp once to indicate that the remote start command has been successfully transmitted.
If you are in range and the parking lights flash and/or vehicle’s siren chirps three times, there is a remote start error. Refer to the
“remote start error diagnostic” at the end of this manual for details.
The remote start run time can be programmed for 3, 15, 25, or 45 minutes - ask your local NuStart dealer to adjust Option 2-7 if you
would like a run time other than 15 minutes (default).
IMPORTANT: Your vehicle’s key must be inserted into the ignition and turned to the “on” position prior to driving your vehicle. If the foot brake is
depressed prior to the key being in the “on” position, the vehicle will shut off.
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General System Functions
In order to remote start a manual transmission vehicle, the system must first be set in Reservation Mode. Reservation Mode must be set each and
every time you want to remote start a manual transmission vehicle. The purpose of Reservation Mode is to leave the transmission in neutral before
exiting the vehicle.
IMPORANT
The transmission must be left in the neutral position. The vehicle’s windows must be rolled up.
The vehicle’s door pins must be in working order. Do not set reservation mode or remote start with people in the vehicle.
Do not install this remote start on a manual transmission vehicle that has a convertible or removable top.
Activating Reservation Mode
STEP 1: While the vehicle is running, place the transmission in neutral, set the emergency / parking brake, and remove pressure from the foot brake.
STEP 2: Remove the key from the vehicle’s ignition. The vehicle’s engine should remain running even after the key has been removed. If the vehicle
does not remain running make sure your system is not in Valet mode and then contact your local authorized NuStart dealer for service.
STEP 3: Exit the vehicle and close the door. The vehicle’s engine should shut off within 10 seconds upon closing the last door. Most motors will
shut off instantly upon closing the last door. If the vehicle’s engine does not shut off, your door trigger may be functioning improperly. Do not use the
remote start feature and take your vehicle to a local authorized NuStart dealer for service.
IMPORTANT: By default, the system will lock/arm the vehicle upon setting reservation mode. Take care to not lock your keys inside the vehicle.
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General System Functions
Cancelling Reservation Mode
Reservation mode will be cancelled for the following reasons;
You did not activate the parking brake prior to turning off the ignition. You pressed the foot brake after the key was removed from the ignition.
You released the parking brake after the key was removed from the ignition.
You entered valet mode, opened the vehicles door, hood, or trunk.
Reservation Mode Settings
Reservation mode settings can be changed. It is recommended that reservation mode settings are programmed by your local authorized NuStart dealer.
Default1 : Locks doors when reservation mode is set.
Option2 : Does not lock doors when reservation mode is set.
Option3 : Reservation mode sets 10 seconds after the last door is closed, as opposed to immediately.
This option will allow you to access the vehicle’s rear doors, trunk or hatch prior to the system setting reservation and passively locking/arming.
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Hold button for 2.5 seconds to release the trunk or hatch. If you are in range, the vehicle’s parking lights will flash once and/or
siren chirp once indicating that the trunk release command has been successfully transmitted.
IMPORTANT : Trunk release is an optional vehicle feature that may require additional parts and labor.
General System Functions
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Your system is equipped with two additional outputs that can be configured to control windows, open power sliding doors, open a power sliding
moon roof, or even turn on a rear defroster. These outputs can be configured for pulsed, timed or latched settings. Your authorized NuStart dealer
can set these outputs up accordingly. Using auxiliary outputs to control additional vehicle functions will require additional parts and can be rather
labor extensive.
Tap button for 0.5 seconds to trigger auxiliary output 1. Tap button for 0.5 seconds to trigger auxiliary output 2.
The vehicle’s parking lights will flash once and/or siren chirp once indicating that the auxiliary outputs have been triggered.
By default, the system is in secure auxiliary mode, which requires you to hold buttons for 2.5 seconds prior to
triggering auxiliary 1 or 2. To turn off secure auxiliary, ask your authorized NuStart dealer to turn on Option 4-5 to setting II.
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Upon lock/arm and unlock/disarm, you can eliminate vehicle’s audible confirmation by muting the siren. Normally, the siren will
chirp once to indicate the system is locked/armed and twice to indicate the system is unlocked/disarmed. To mute the siren tap
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General System Functions
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Hold buttons simultaneously for 2.5 seconds to turn the shock sensor on and off. The vehicle’s parking lights will flash
once and/or siren chirp once to confirm the shock sensor is off. The vehicle’s parking lights will flash twice and/or siren chirp twice to
confirm the shock sensor is on.
IMPORTANT: Turning off the shock sensor also turns off the optional sensor(s).
Adjusting the shock sensor sensitivity is done at the actual sensor, which is generally mounted somewhere under the vehicle’s dashboard. The higher
the number on the dial means greater sensitivity to impact. The recommended dial setting for most vehicle’s is somewhere between 2 & 4. If you are
testing your sensor, please note that the shock sensor does not recognize impact for 30 seconds after the system has been armed.
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Tap buttons simultaneously for 0.5 seconds to turn drive lock on and off (also known as ignition controlled door locks).
The vehicle’s parking lights will flash once and/or siren chirp once to confirm drive lock is off. The vehicle’s parking lights will flash
twice and/or siren chirp twice to confirm drive lock is on.
IMPORTANT: Drive lock mode requires that the dealer turn on Option 1-9. Drive lock has two settings;
Default 1: Off
Option 2: Locks the doors when the ignition is on and after the brake is depressed.
Option 3: locks the doors when the RPM s have reached two times that of idle speed (this setting requires that a tachometer wire is connected).
With both settings, the doors will unlock when the ignition is turned off. If using this feature on a manual transmission vehicle, the doors will unlock
upon setting the emergency / parking brake.
The following section reviews advanced system functions. Many of these functions require multiple steps or additional programming by your local
authorized NuStart dealer to be active.
Advanced System Functions

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Advanced System Functions
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The built in turbo timer keeps the vehicle’s engine running for either 1, 2, or 4 minutes (programmable from dealer with Option 2-2)
after the vehicle key has been removed from the ignition. This feature will keep oil running through the turbo system to allow for
appropriate cooling time. Tap buttons simultaneously for 0.5 seconds to turn on or off turbo mode. The vehicle’s parking
lights will flash once and/or siren chirp once to confirm turbo mode is on. The vehicle’s parking lights will flash twice and/or siren chirp
twice to confirm turbo mode is off.
IMPORTANT: To utilize this feature, the emergency / parking brake wire must be connected to the NuStart system. Consult your local authorized
NuStart dealer for installation.
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Timer start mode is used to cool or warm the vehicle without manually starting with the key or from the NuStart remote. While
engaged, timer start will activate even while the remote is out of range. Tap buttons simultaneously for 0.5 seconds to
activate timer start mode. Timer start mode will be cancelled any time the vehicle is started manually or remotely. To change from the
default setting to optional settings, see your local NuStart dealer.
Default 1: Will start every 3 hours for a 24 hour cycle, or until the vehicle is remote started or started by key, and run for 4 minutes (8 minutes for diesel).
Option 2: Will start every 1.5 hours for a 24 hour cycle, or until the vehicle is remote started or started by key, and run for 4 minutes (8 minutes for diesel).
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The optional Secure Valet Switch prevents the alarm from being put into valet mode through cycling the ignition on/off five times. The Secure Valet
Switch is more secure than traditional toggle / valet switches because it requires a two digit code. IMPORTANT: The first two digits of the RPS
unlock/disarm pass code will be the default pass code for the secure valet - you do not need to program them independently. If you are not using the
RPS unlock, following the below procedures to program your secure valet pass code;
STEP 1: Turn on Option 3-10-III. (Dealer programmed option)
STEP 2: Turn ignition key to the “on” position.
STEP 3: Hold down the valet switch for 1.5 seconds. The LED on the valet switch will begin to flash rapidly with successful completion of this step.
STEP 4: Enter the first digit of the desired two digit pass code by depressing the switch the number of times that coordinates with the desired first
number. For example, to enter 3, depress the switch 3 times, then wait.
STEP 5: The LED will confirm the first number by flashing BLUE slowly. Once the LED begins to flash rapidly, enter your second number by repeating step 4.
STEP 6: Turn the ignition off - the Secure Valet Switch is now programmed. Follow steps 3 - 5 to enter your Secure Valet code.
Advanced System Functions
The NuStart systems have a built in mode that would require you to keep your remote separate from your key chain. This feature also requires
additional labor. Please consult your installer for more details. The Anti Jacking mode allows you to safely disable your vehic le once a thief has driven
off with your property. If you are car jacked and still have your remote, you can panic the system by holding button down for 4 seconds.
The siren will sound for 30 seconds and the motor of the vehicle will shut down.
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If the remote start fails to start the vehicle, the parking lights will flash three times immediately. Following those three flashes the parking lights will
flash again corresponding to the error table.
Remote Start Error Diagnostic
We recommend that you do not attempt any repairs on your remote starter. Contact your dealer or call us directly.
Number of Parking Light Flashes Remote Start Error
1Motor running
2Key in ignition on position
3Door open (manual transmission only)
4Trunk open
5Foot brake on
6Hood open
7Reservation off (manual transmission only)
8Tach or voltage sensing failure
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STEP 1: Activate Valet/Programming mode by manually turning the ignition key on and off (between the Acc & On positions) five times within 7
seconds. The vehicle’s parking lights will flash once with the successful completion of this step.
STEP 2: Within a 2 second period after cycling the ignition for the 5th time, press button (I) on two way remotes or the Lock button on one way
remotes for 0.5 seconds. The parking lights will flash once to confirm the transmitter has been coded.
Exiting Programming: Programming is a timed sequence. The parking lights will flash twice signaling the end
of programming mode.
Programming Multiple Remotes: After the confirmation flash given in step 2, code additional remotes by
pressing button (I) on two way remotes or the Lock button on one way remotes. The parking lights will flash
once confirming each additional remote. All systems can recognize up to three remotes.
IMPORTANT: Every NuStart remote must be coded to the system prior to performing any operations. All remotes must be coded at the same time.
Remote Coding / Programming Routine (S)

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While the alarm is armed, the LED will blink slowly. While the siren is going off, the LED will indicate the specific zone that was triggered.
Upon disarming the alarm after it has been triggered, the amount of siren chirps will indicate the specific zone.
Priority Situation LED On Duty
1Door/Hood/Trunk/Key Triggered 2 flash, rest, then repeat
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nd Shock Triggered 3 flash, rest, then repeat
3Optional Sensor Triggered 4 flash, rest, then repeat
4PANIC 5 flash , rest, then repeat
Alarm Diagnostic
# of Chirps Situation
4Option Sensor Triggered
52
nd Shock Triggered
6Door/Hood/Trunk/Key Triggered
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the period of time that the original owner of this product owns the vehicle in which it is installed; except that the remote controller unit for the period of one year
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The product’s warranty is automatically void if the date code or serial number is defaced, missing or altered. This warranty will not be valid unless you have
completed the registration card at www.compustar.com within 10 days of purchase.
Limited Lifetime Warranty