Tarantula ARS.1 User manual

FCC ID NOTICE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following 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.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance void the user’s authority to operate
this device.
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REMOTE STARTER & ALARM SYSTEM
USER’S OPERATION GUIDE
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OWNER'S MANUAL
ATTENTION
Please take a moment to review the safety precautions before
operating your system.
1) For safety reasons, the owner/user of this system MUST INSTALL
a CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR in the living area near to where
the vehicle is being stored or parked.
2) It is the sole responsibility of the owner/user to keep the remote
transmitters away from the reach of children and handle with care
so that the system does not unintentionally start.
3) When the vehicle is parked in an enclosed/partially enclosed area
(ex: garage, car port...), being serviced (ex: oil change) or the
vehicle is loaned to an operator not familiar with a remote starter,
the system MUST BE placed Service Mode.
NEVER REMOTE START THE SYSTEM IN AN ENCLOSED/
PARTIALLY ENCLOSED AREA!
4) MANUAL TRANSMISSION STARTERS Never install a automatic
remote start module into a manual transmission vehicle. Doing so
could result in EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE,
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND POSSIBLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES
OR EVEN DEATH. IF THIS SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED IN A MANUAL
TRANSMISSION VEHICLE, RETURN TO YOUR DEALER AND HAVE
IT DISABLED UNTIL THE CORRECT MODEL CAN BE INSTALLED.
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QUICK VIEW CHART
1 SECOND 1 ARM ALARM / LOCK DOOR’S
3 SECONDS 1 ACTIVATE PANIC MODE
PRESS THEN
RELEASE THEN
PRESS & HOLD
1ACTIVATE CONSTANT LOCK
OUTPUT **
LOCK
BUTTON PRESS CHIRP /
FLASH SYSTEM FUNCTION
BUTTON
1 SECOND 2DISARM ALARM / UNLOCK DOOR’S
1 SECOND - 1 SECOND 3 DRIVER’S DOOR PRIORITY
(OPTIONAL / PROGRAMMABLE)
UNLOCK
HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS 2 DEACTIVATE REMOTE STARTER
PRESS AND HOLD
FOR 3 SECONDS 2-1 ACTIVATES TRUNK RELEASE
PRESS TOGETHER
THEN RELEASE
PRESS TOGETHER
THEN RELEASE
1
2
ACTIVATES SILENT LOCK
ACTIVATES SILENT UNLOCK
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NO SIREN CHIRPS - ACTS AS A TOGGLE- ARMED-DISARMED-DISARMED-ARMED.
HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS 1 ACTIVATES CAR FINDER MODE
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1 SECOND 1 ACTIVATES REMOTE STARTER
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HOLD FOR 1 SECOND 1 LOCK DOOR’S
HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS 1 ACTIVATE PANIC MODE
BUTTON PRESS CHIRP /
FLASH SYSTEM FUNCTION
BUTTON
HOLD FOR 1 SECOND 2UNLOCK DOOR’S
HOLD FOR 1 SECOND 2 DRIVER’S DOOR PRIORITY
(OPTIONAL / PROGRAMMABLE)
HOLD FOR 1 SECOND 1 ACTIVATES REMOTE START
SECOND CAR OPERATION ALLOWS YOU TO CONTROL 2 VEHICLES WITH ONE REMOTE
TRANSMITTER. THIS WILL
(CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR MORE INFORMATION)
PADLOC- THIS FEATURE REQUIRES THAT YOU PRESS 2 BUTTONS AT THE SAME TIME
FOR EACH COMMAND TO YOUR VEHICLE. THIS FEATURE HELPS PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
REMOTE ACTIVATION. (SOME COMMANDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH PADLOC)
SEE TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING FOR MORE INFORMATION.
REQUIRE THAT YOU PRESS 2 BUTTONS AT THE SAME FOR
THE SECOND VEHICLE CONTROL.
HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS 2 DEACTIVATES REMOTE START
2ND CAR OPERATION AND PADLOCK
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1. Press and release the START button on the remote transmitter one time.*
*Press twice if the system is programmed for Safety Start.
2. The park lights will flash and the SIREN will chirp once as confirmation.
3. The vehicle will remote start and the park lights will turn on and remain on while the vehicle is
running under remote start**.
- If the remote start fails to start see the diagnostics chart at the back of the manual.
**DEFAULT RUNTIME OF THE SYSTEM IS 15 MINUTES.
Once the vehicle is remote started and you wish to enter the vehicle to drive away you must
preform the following steps.
1. Enter the vehicle then insert the key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the key forward to the ON or RUN* position. (This is usually 2-3 key positions)
*Do not turn the key to the start position.
3. Step on the brake and the remote starter will turn off however the vehicle will continue to run
because the key is on. If the key is not in the on position when the brake is pressed the remote
starter and the vehicle will both shut off.**
** If the vehicle shuts down simply restart the engine with the key.
DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO THE START POSITION WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
TION
PRESS & RELEASE
KEY TAKEOVER
TURN KEY ON
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SYSTEM OPERA
1. While the vehicle is running with the remote starter press and hold the START button for three
seconds.
2. The park lights will flash and the SIREN will chirp 2 times to confirm shutdown.
- Pressing the brake pedal or opening the hood will also shut down the remote starter.
THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WHEN THE RUNTIME EXPIRES (DEFAULT 15MIN)
This feature allows the user to safely leave the vehicle running without leaving the keys in the
ignition.
1. While the vehicle is running with the key press and release the START button then remove the
key from the ignition. The vehicle will run for 15 minute while you are away.
1. While the vehicle is running with the remote starter, press and release the START button.
2. The park lights will flash and the SIREN will chirp one time as confirmation.
The system will reset the run time (See Example Below)**.
**Not available with 4 minute run time.
Example- If the vehicle has been remote started for 10 minutes and you press and release the
start button the system will run for a addition 15 minutes totalling 25 minutes of runtime.
While the vehicle is running with the key, press and release the trunk button. The park lights will
turn on and the SIREN (optional) will chirp twice ( If connected the doors will unlock). When the
ignition key is turned to the “OFF” position the vehicle will remain running for 2 minutes.
*NOT AVAILABLE ON 2 BUTTON REMOTE.
ARTER SHUT DOWN
PRESS & HOLD
ENGINE IDLE MODE
PRESS & RELEASE
EXTENDED RUNTIME
PRESS & RELEASE
TURBO TIMER MODE
PRESS & RELEASE
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SYSTEM OPERATIONS
DISARM ALARM / UNLOCK DOORS
1. Press then release the Unlock Button on the remote transmitter.
2. The park lights will flash and the SIREN will chirp two times.
3. The alarm will disarm and the door’s will unlock.
4. The LEDs will stop flashing.
- If the system is in valet mode the doors will lock/ unlock but the SIREN will not chirp.
- The LEDs will stay on solid if the system is in valet mode.
See Valet / Service Mode in this manual for further information
NOTES:
- If the alarm is activated the first press of the unlock button will turn off the SIREN. Pressing
unlock again will disarm the alarm and unlock the door’s.
** Optional Feature may require additional parts and labor.
PRESS & RELEASE
Panic Mode is a personal protection feature that allows you to activate your alarm from the
remote transmitter to draw attention to your vehicle if you feel threatened.
1. Press and HOLD the Lock Button for three seconds. The siren will activate and the
park light will begin to flash. Panic will stay active for 1 minute then turn off.
2. Press the Lock or Unlock buttons to stop Panic Mode.
ACTIVATE PANIC MODE
PRESS HOLD
CAR FINDER MODE
This feature helps in locating your vehicle in a crowded parking lot. It allows you hear and see
your vehicle from a distance.
1. PRESS & HOLD The UNLOCK and TRUNK Buttons on the remote transmitter for
5 seconds. The SIREN will chirp 5 times and the park lights will flash 5 times.
PRESS & HOLD for 3 sec
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TRUNK RELEASE
1. Press then HOLD the Trunk Button on the remote transmitter.
2. The park lights will flash and the SIREN will chirp two times.
3. The system will disarm, unlock the doors then open the Trunk.
4. The LEDs will stop flashing.
NOTES: - For safety, the trunk release will not active when ignition key is ON.
** Optional Feature may require additional parts and labor.
PRESS & HOLD
1. Press and release the Lock Button on the remote transmitter.
2. The park lights will flash and the SIREN will chirp one time.
3. The alarm will arm and the doors will lock.
4. The LED will start flashing within five seconds.
5. The alarm will trigger at this point if the door is opened of if the shock sensor is
triggered.
- If the system is in Service Mode the doors will lock/ unlock but the SIREN will not chirp.
- The LEDs will stay on solid if the system is in Service Mode.
See Valet / Service Mode in this manual for further information
NOTES:
- If the alarm is activated pressing the lock button on the remote will stop the SIREN from
sounding and the alarm will stay armed.
** Optional Feature may require additional parts and labor.
The LEDs can be programmed not to flash when the system is armed/ door’s are
locked by the remote transmitter.
PRESS & RELEASE
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SILENT LOCK / SILENT UNLOCK
1. Press then release the Lock & Unlock buttons together.
2. If the system is Disarmed/ Unlocked, the alarm will Arm and Lock the doors with no
SIREN chirps. The park lights will flash 1 time.
3. If the system is Armed/ Locked, the alarm will Disarm and Unlock the doors with no
SIREN chirps. The park lights will flash 2 times.
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1. Press and hold the UNLOCK and TRUNK Buttons for 3 seconds.
2. The system will disarm the alarm, unlock the doors the activate the AUX output.
3. Release the buttons for a momentary output or continue holding for up to a 5
second output.
This feature can be used to open the trunk, open or close power windows or control
sliding doors on minivans. (SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS)
AUXILIARY OUTPUT 1
HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS
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1. Press and hold the TRUNK and START Buttons for 3 seconds.
2. The system will disarm the alarm, unlock the doors the activate the AUX output.
3. Release the buttons for a momentary output or continue holding for up to a 5
second output.
This feature can be used to open the trunk, open or close power windows or control
sliding doors on minivans. (SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS)
AUXILIARY OUTPUT 2
HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS

This feature is to be used if the remote transmitter is lost or is not communicating with
the system. This will disable the optional starter disable if installed. Follow the steps
below to deactivate your system.
ACTIVATING SERVICE MODE
Turn the Ignition Key ON
(Leave in the ON position)
Press and hold the Valet switch for 8 to 15 seconds
(Time depends on "Valet Settings" Program Option)
The SIREN will chirp 5 times as confirmation that the system is
now in Service Mode. The LEDs on the antenna will
turn on solid while in Service Mode.
DEACTIVATING SERVICE MODE
Turn the Ignition Key ON
(Leave in the ON position)
Press and hold the Valet switch for 8 to 15 seconds
(Time depends on "Valet Settings" Program Option)
The SIREN will chirp 2 times as confirmation that the system is
has exited Service Mode. The LEDs on the antenna will
turn off when Service Mode is off.
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Cold Start Mode will start the vehicle at a user selectable start cycle.
EXAMPLE: If the 4 hour start cycle was selected, the vehicle will start once every 4
hours. The selected cycle will be active for 24hrs. (Default 15 minutes runtime)
Enter Cold Start Mode
Press and Hold LOCK and START for 3 seconds or until the park lights turn on.
While the park lights are on the start cycle may be selected. See below:
NOTE: Timer Mode must be set each time the user wishes to use this feature.
To Cancel Timer Mode
Press and Hold LOCK and START for 3 seconds or until the park lights flash twice.
Note- Timer Mode will automatically turn off after 24 hrs. Pressing the brake pedal or
turning the ignition to the ON position will also cancel Timer Mode.
Sets a ONE HOUR cycle. The park lights will flash ONCE as confirmation.
Sets a TWO HOUR cycle. The park lights will flash TWICE as confirmation.
Sets a THREE HOUR cycle. Park lights will flash THREE TIMES as confirmation.
Sets a FOUR HOUR cycle. Park lights will flash FOUR TIMES as confirmation.
Press Start Cycle
The shock sensor sensitivity is set at the time of installation. The adjustment screw on the
sensor will increase or decrease the sensitivity. The first and second stage are controlled by the
same adjustment screw.
Test the alarm sensitivity then adust as required. If the alarm is triggered 3 times in a row you
will need to cycle the ignition on then off to reset the shock sensor before testing again.

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If the system has been triggered (shock sensor, door input..), the siren will sound for
approximately 60 seconds. Press and release the lock or unlock button to silence the
siren (the system will remain armed). Press the unlock button to disarm the system. The
siren will chirp and the park lights will flash three times to indicate the system had been
triggered.
If the shock sensor is triggered 3 times in a row the system will ignore the shock sensor
until the ignition is turned cycled on then off.
The shock sensor sensitivity is set at the time of installation. The adjustment screw on the
sensor will increase or decrease the sensitivity. The first and second stage are controlled by the
same adjustment screw.
Test the alarm sensitivity then adust as required. If the alarm is triggered 3 times in a row you
will need to cycle the ignition on then off to reset the shock sensor before testing again.
NOTES
Adjustment Screw Zone LEDs
Mounting Bracket

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PARK LIGHTS LED FLASHES DIAGNOSTICS / STATUS
3 SLOW FLASHES LED’s ON SOLID SYSTEM IS IN SERVICE MODE.
5 SLOW FLASHES SERIES OF 5 FLASHES START ATTEMPT WHILE IGNITION IS ON
5 FLASHES SERIES OF 5 FLASHES START ATTEMPT WITH HOOD SWITCH OPEN
6 FLASHES SERIES OF 6 FLASHES START ATTEMPT WITH BRAKE APPLIED
7 FLASHES SERIES OF 7 FLASHES SYSTEM IS IN TACH LOCK OUT (SEE DEALER)
8 FLASHES SERIES OF 8 FLASHES THREE START ATTEMPTS WITH NO START
Diagnostic Mode is a tool that can help trouble shoot a start fault. If the remote
starter fails to start i.e.: the hood is open the park likes will flash a diagnostic code.
i.e.: 5 flashes = start attempt with hood open. If the vehicle does not remote start,
count the park light flashes then compare it to the chart below.
The start fault must be corrected in order for the system to operate correctly. See
your dealer for additional trouble shooting.
USER NOTES
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CAR SECURITY SYSTEM
SOUNDSTREAM CAR ALARMS