Polarstart PS-2765 SH User manual

Note: The START Button will have to be pressed in order to activate cold
weather mode. When the unit has gone into Cold Weather Mode the Parking
lights will flash 3 times quickly.
You can cancel cold weather mode by doing the following:
• Turn ignition key to the ON position.
• Start the vehicle by remote.
The unit will automatically cancel Cold Weather Mode after starting the
engine 12 times.
IGNITION LOCK
Programming the Polarstart can turn ON this feature. If this feature has been
activated, the Polarstart will automatically lock the doors when the key is
turned to the ON position and the brakes are pressed.
When the Ignition key is turned to the off position, the doors will
automatically unlock.
PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
Your dealer can program the following:
• Engine run time: 4, 15 or 25 minutes.
• Number of retries: 2, 3 or 4 times
• Maximum crank time: 6, 8 or 12 seconds
• Trunk release or Garage door control.
• Idle mode feature.
• Secure Lock.
DIAGNOSING PROBLEMS
 Poor transmitting range
There are many factors that affect operating range. Some of these are:
• Battery condition
• Operating environment (Downtown RF noise)
• Metal: any type of metal will affect operating range. Range in a crowded
Parking lot will be significantly lower than open space.
• Transmitter orientation: always hold the transmitter high; approximately
shoulder height. Holding the transmitter under the chin will improve
performance. Try it!
 Engine does not start
If the engine does not start, check the following:
• Is the transmitter LED working? If not, check the battery .
• Are you pressing the transmitter long enough? Press the transmitter until
the Parking lights activate.
• Check the valet switch. When the power is turned ON, the Parking lights
will flash twice to confirm power up.
POLARSTART
BASIC REMOTE OPERATIONS
The remote control unit has four Buttons that can operate the vehicles door
LOCK’S remotely, or pop your vehicles remote trunk. The remote will also START
or STOP your car remotely, or set the cold weather timer.
The four buttons control the following remote function:
NOTE: Do not continue to press the remote once the Parking lights activate.
To start the car by remote, you must ensure that the unit is in Ready-Mode (See
getting into ready-mode.), press Button 2, for about 1 second. Once the Button has
been pressed the Parking lights will come ON to inform you that the unit has
received your signal, and has begun the start process. The car should be running
after about 5 sec. The vehicles Parking lights will stay ON the entire pre-
programmed run cycle. NOTE: Do not continue to press the remote once the
Parking lights activate. Pressing the remote continuously for 4 seconds will activate
“Cold Weather Mode” and will Not start the engine. If the vehicle doesn’t start, the
Polarstart will shut off, wait a few seconds, then re-try to start the engine again. The
Polarstart will try to start the engine a total of 2, 3 or 4 times (programmable) before
giving up.
With the vehicle running under remote control, enter the vehicle. Insert the key
in the ignition and turn the key to the “ON” position. Do not turn the key to the
“START” position with the engine running, this will cause the starter motor to
reengage.
NOTE: Do not forget to leave the heather or air conditioner turned ON before
leaving your vehicle. So that your vehicle can be “PRE-WARMED” or “PRE-
COOLED” by remote control.
GETTING INTO READY MODE
Follow the steps outlined below to set the PS-2765M into READY MODE:
1. Run vehicle with doors and hood closed, and then set Parking brake securely.
2. Press and hold LOCK Button on transmitter until lights flash 3 times.
3. Turn Ignition "OFF" and remove key (vehicle should still be running).
4. Exit the vehicle, close all doors then press and hold Lock Button on transmitter
until engine shuts off and doors lock (if door lock option was installed).
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NOTE: After step 1, steps 2, 3, and 4 must be done within 30 seconds of
each other to protect the integrity of the READY MODE starting
sequence.
MULTI-CAR OPERATION
The PS-2765 systems feature multi-car operation. This allows the owner of
two Polarstart systems in two of his/her vehicles to control both systems with
one transmitter. (Both vehicles must be equipped with a PS-2765) The remote
transmitter of the primary vehicle can control the starter disable system, the
door locks and the remote car starter and trunk operation of the second vehicle.
The remote transmitter of the second vehicle can also operate the primary
vehicle
Second car control:
Pressing the two following buttons simultaneously controls LOCK:
Pressing the two following buttons simultaneously control UNLOCK:
Pressing the following two buttons simultaneously controls remote start/stop
EXITING READY MODE
Once a vehicle has successfully been put into READY MODE, any of the
following events will cause it to exit READY MODE:
1. Opening a door *
2. Pressing brakes
3. Disengaging Parking brake
4. Opening hood
5. Turning off valet switch
* NOTE: Opening a door while engine is running by remote starter will not
cause vehicle to shut off, but it will cause it to exit READY MODE.
Vehicle must again be set into READY MODE in order to start again by
remote starter.
REMOTE DOOR LOCKS
If your system was installed with remote door locks, you will have the
convenience of remote keyless entry. To UNLOCK you doors, press and hold
Unlock Button 1 for about 1 sec. Once the doors have unlocked the Parking
lights will flash twice to confirm that the doors are unlocked. (Also disarming
your starter kill.)
To LOCK your doors, press Lock Button on your remote. When the doors
have locked, the Parking lights will flash once. (Arming the starter kill.)
REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE OR GARAGE DOOR CONTROL
The Polarstart has the ability to control the trunk release or an external garage door
opener system. (Option). If your Polarstart was installed with the power trunk
release option, you can pop your trunk with LOCK & START Button of the remote
transmitter. If your Polarstart was installed with the garage door option, the garage
door can be opened by simply pressing on LOCK & START Button when in front
of the garage door.
STARTER KILL OPTION
If your Polarstart was installed with the starter kill option, you will not be able to
start your vehicle with the keys unless the system has been disarmed first. This
option works with the door lock sequence. If you did not get the door locks
installed, ignore the reference to the door locks operation below.
To disarm the starter kill system, press and hold Unlock Button to unlock the
doors. When the system has been disarmed, you will get two quick flashes through
the Parking lights. NOTE: Locking the doors will rearm the starter kill unit. Once
the system has been disarmed, you will have approximately 45 seconds to insert the
key in the ignition, turn it to the ON position and start the engine. Once the engine
has been turned off, the system will rearm in 45 sec.
SAFETY FEATURES
Polarstart is equipped with a Valet switch (ON / OFF) make sure that all users of the
vehicle know the location of the switch.
You should turn the switch OFF when:
• Servicing Vehicle
• Parking indoors (Garage)
• If there are problems with the remote starter.
When the switch is turned ON, the Parking lights will flash twice to confirm that the
car-starter is in operation. Polarstart is equipped with a pin switch in the engine
compartment. When the hood is raised, the PS-2765 is disabled. A faulty pin switch
can disable the remote starter. Make sure the pin switch is in good working
condition for reliable starts.
COLD WETHEAR STARTS
The Polarstart has a feature that allows your vehicle to start every two hours for 4
minutes. This helps keep the engine warm during cold weather and makes starting
easier. To place the Polarstart into cold weather mode, press and hold START
Button for about 5 sec.
SECURE LOCK
Secure lock is for cars that arm and disarm off the lock and unlock wires.
(I.e…VW’s) When secure lock is activated it will unlock the doors prior to remote
start the car. Once the car is started it will relock the doors. (Usually not rearming
the factory security). After remote shutdown or run time out it will relock the doors
again. (Rearming factory security)
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