Ultra Start 1180 SERIES User manual

WARNING: NEVER USE AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
STARTER IN A MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLE
REV.2009.11.23 1180 SERIES
Advanced Remote Starters & Vehicle Security Systems

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, this remote start system must be set into Service Mode
before any under hood servicing is started. Service Mode will prevent the vehicle from
starting while the vehicle is being serviced. It is the sole responsibility of the vehicle’s
owner to place the system into Service Mode. The manufacture accepts no responsibility
for accidental starting of the vehicle while the vehicle is being serviced.
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SERVICE MODE / EMERGENCY OVERRIDE MODE
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ACTIVATING VALET MODE / EMERGENCY OVERRIDE
Turn the Ignition Key ON
(Leaving the key ON)
Note- The Lock, Unlock and Aux channel will still work while the system is in Service Mode.
The LED’s on the antenna will turn on solid to indicate that the system is deactivated.
Press and hold the Valet switch for 8 to 15 seconds
(Time depends on "Valet Settings" Program Option)
5 HONKS = OFF REMOTE START DEACTIVATED
DEACTIVATING VALET MODE / EMERGENCY OVERRIDE
Turn the Ignition Key ON
(Leaving the key ON)
Press and hold the Valet switch for 8 to 15 seconds
(Time depends on "Valet Settings" Program Option)
2 HONKS = ON REMOTE START ACTIVATED
1 SECOND 1 LOCK DOORS (OPTIONAL)
BUTTON PRESS HONKS /
FLASH SYSTEM FUNCTION
BUTTON
1 SECOND 2UNLOCK DOORS (OPTIONAL)
KEYLESS
ENTRY
PRESS & RELEASE 1 ACTIVATES REMOTE STARTER
PRESS & HOLD 2 TURN OFF REMOTE STARTER
START
5 SECONDS 2AUX #2 OUTPUT/ TRUNK (OPTIONAL)
The Keyless Entry button will toggle from Lock to Unlock each time the button is pressed. Pressing
and holding the Keyless Entry button will activate the AUX channel (Trunk release)
PRESS & RELEASE
(RUNNING BY THE KEY) 2 ACTIVATES ENGINE IDLE MODE
PRESS & RELEASE
(RUNNING BY REMOTE) 2 ACTIVATES EXTENDED RUNTIME
HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS ON ENTER TIMER MODE
PRESS KEYLESS 2SELECTS 2 HOUR TIMER MODE
PRESS START 3SELECTS 3 HOUR TIMER MODE
+*THE PARK LIGHTS WILL TURN ON TO CONFIRM TIMER MODE. YOU NOW HAVE 30
SECONDS TO SELECT THE START INTERVAL.
+HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS 2EXIT TIMER MODE
*THE PARK LIGHTS WILL FLASH AND THE HORN WILL HONK TWICE TO CONFIRM TIMER MODE IS OFF.
THIS FEATURE MUST BE PROGRAMMED ON BY THE INSTALLER AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION.
PRESS KEYLESS & START 4SELECTS 4 HOUR TIMER MODE

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, this remote start system must be set into Service Mode
before any under hood servicing is started. Service Mode will prevent the vehicle from
starting while the vehicle is being serviced. It is the sole responsibility of the vehicle’s
owner to place the system into Service Mode. The manufacture accepts no responsibility
for accidental starting of the vehicle while the vehicle is being serviced.
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SERVICE MODE / EMERGENCY OVERRIDE MODE
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ACTIVATING VALET MODE / EMERGENCY OVERRIDE
Turn the Ignition Key ON
(Leaving the key ON)
Note- The Lock, Unlock and Aux channel will still work while the system is in Service Mode.
The LED’s on the antenna will turn on solid to indicate that the system is deactivated.
Press and hold the Valet switch for 8 to 15 seconds
(Time depends on "Valet Settings" Program Option)
5 HONKS = OFF REMOTE START DEACTIVATED
DEACTIVATING VALET MODE / EMERGENCY OVERRIDE
Turn the Ignition Key ON
(Leaving the key ON)
Press and hold the Valet switch for 8 to 15 seconds
(Time depends on "Valet Settings" Program Option)
2 HONKS = ON REMOTE START ACTIVATED
1 SECOND 1 LOCK DOORS (OPTIONAL)
BUTTON PRESS HONKS /
FLASH SYSTEM FUNCTION
BUTTON
1 SECOND 2UNLOCK DOORS (OPTIONAL)
KEYLESS
ENTRY
PRESS & RELEASE 1 ACTIVATES REMOTE STARTER
PRESS & HOLD 2 TURN OFF REMOTE STARTER
START
5 SECONDS 2AUX #2 OUTPUT/ TRUNK (OPTIONAL)
The Keyless Entry button will toggle from Lock to Unlock each time the button is pressed. Pressing
and holding the Keyless Entry button will activate the AUX channel (Trunk release)
PRESS & RELEASE
(RUNNING BY THE KEY) 2 ACTIVATES ENGINE IDLE MODE
PRESS & RELEASE
(RUNNING BY REMOTE) 2 ACTIVATES EXTENDED RUNTIME
HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS ON ENTER TIMER MODE
PRESS KEYLESS 2SELECTS 2 HOUR TIMER MODE
PRESS START 3SELECTS 3 HOUR TIMER MODE
+*THE PARK LIGHTS WILL TURN ON TO CONFIRM TIMER MODE. YOU NOW HAVE 30
SECONDS TO SELECT THE START INTERVAL.
+HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS 2EXIT TIMER MODE
*THE PARK LIGHTS WILL FLASH AND THE HORN WILL HONK TWICE TO CONFIRM TIMER MODE IS OFF.
THIS FEATURE MUST BE PROGRAMMED ON BY THE INSTALLER AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION.
PRESS KEYLESS & START 4SELECTS 4 HOUR TIMER MODE

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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 horn (optional) will Honk 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.
REMOTE STARTER ACTIVATION
PRESS & RELEASE
KEY TAKEOVER
TURN KEY ON
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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 horn (optional) will honk 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 RUNTIME EXPIRES (DEFAULT 15MIN)
This feature allows the user to safely leave the vehicle running without leaving the
keys in the ignition.
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. When re-entering the vehicle follow the key take over procedure.
1. While the vehicle is running with the remote starter, press and release the START
button.
2. The park lights will flash and the horn (optional) will honk 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.
REMOTE STARTER SHUT DOWN
PRESS & HOLD
ENGINE IDLE MODE
PRESS & RELEASE
EXTENDED RUNTIME
PRESS & RELEASE

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS
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 horn (optional) will Honk 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.
REMOTE STARTER ACTIVATION
PRESS & RELEASE
KEY TAKEOVER
TURN KEY ON
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SYSTEM OPERATIONS
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 horn (optional) will honk 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 RUNTIME EXPIRES (DEFAULT 15MIN)
This feature allows the user to safely leave the vehicle running without leaving the
keys in the ignition.
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. When re-entering the vehicle follow the key take over procedure.
1. While the vehicle is running with the remote starter, press and release the START
button.
2. The park lights will flash and the horn (optional) will honk 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.
REMOTE STARTER SHUT DOWN
PRESS & HOLD
ENGINE IDLE MODE
PRESS & RELEASE
EXTENDED RUNTIME
PRESS & RELEASE

DRIVER'S DOOR PRIORITY UNLOCK (OPTIONAL)
Press the Keyless Button to unlock the drivers door. Press the Keyless Button again
within 3 seconds to unlock the remaining doors*
*This is an optional feature that may not be available on all vehicles.
** Optional Feature may require additional parts and labor.
UNLOCK DOOR’S (OPTIONAL)
1. Press then release the Keyless Button on the remote transmitter.
2. The park lights will flash and the horn (optional) will honk two times.
3. The doors will unlock and the dome lights will activate. (optional)
4. The LEDs will stop flashing.
- The LEDs will be on solid if the system is in valet mode.
See Valet / Service Mode in this manual for further information
** Optional Feature may require additional parts and labor.
PRESS & RELEASE
PRESS TWICE
TRUNK RELEASE/ AUX 2 OUTPUT (OPTIONAL)
1. Press then HOLD the Keyless Button on the remote transmitter.
2. The park lights will flash and the horn (optional) will honk two times.
3. The doors will unlock and then the trunk release will activate.
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 Keyless Button on the remote transmitter.
2. The park lights will flash and the horn (optional) will Honk one time.
3. The doors will lock.
4. The LED will start flashing within five seconds.
See Valet / Service Mode in this manual for further information
** Optional Feature may require additional parts and labor.
Note-The LEDs can now be programmed not to flash when the doors are locked by
the remote transmitter.
LOCK DOORS (OPTIONAL)
PRESS & RELEASE
HOLD TOGETHER
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The Aux output can be programmed for a variety of custom applications. (SEE
DEALER FOR DETAILS)
1. To activate Aux 1 output press and hold the Keyless and Start buttons for 3
seconds.
2. The system will unlock the doors then the AUX 1 output will activate.
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.
NOTE-If this feature is programmed you will not be able to set the Timer Mode.
AUX OUTPUT 1 (OPTIONAL)
+

DRIVER'S DOOR PRIORITY UNLOCK (OPTIONAL)
Press the Keyless Button to unlock the drivers door. Press the Keyless Button again
within 3 seconds to unlock the remaining doors*
*This is an optional feature that may not be available on all vehicles.
** Optional Feature may require additional parts and labor.
UNLOCK DOOR’S (OPTIONAL)
1. Press then release the Keyless Button on the remote transmitter.
2. The park lights will flash and the horn (optional) will honk two times.
3. The doors will unlock and the dome lights will activate. (optional)
4. The LEDs will stop flashing.
- The LEDs will be on solid if the system is in valet mode.
See Valet / Service Mode in this manual for further information
** Optional Feature may require additional parts and labor.
PRESS & RELEASE
PRESS TWICE
TRUNK RELEASE/ AUX 2 OUTPUT (OPTIONAL)
1. Press then HOLD the Keyless Button on the remote transmitter.
2. The park lights will flash and the horn (optional) will honk two times.
3. The doors will unlock and then the trunk release will activate.
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 Keyless Button on the remote transmitter.
2. The park lights will flash and the horn (optional) will Honk one time.
3. The doors will lock.
4. The LED will start flashing within five seconds.
See Valet / Service Mode in this manual for further information
** Optional Feature may require additional parts and labor.
Note-The LEDs can now be programmed not to flash when the doors are locked by
the remote transmitter.
LOCK DOORS (OPTIONAL)
PRESS & RELEASE
HOLD TOGETHER
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The Aux output can be programmed for a variety of custom applications. (SEE
DEALER FOR DETAILS)
1. To activate Aux 1 output press and hold the Keyless and Start buttons for 3
seconds.
2. The system will unlock the doors then the AUX 1 output will activate.
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.
NOTE-If this feature is programmed you will not be able to set the Timer Mode.
AUX OUTPUT 1 (OPTIONAL)
+

IMPORTANT NOTES
LOCK, UNLOCK, DRIVER'S DOOR PRIORITY UNLOCK, TRUNK RELEASE AND THE
AUXILIARY OUTPUTS ARE OPTIONAL OUTPUTS. ENABLING THESE FEATURES
REQUIRES CUSTOM INSTALLATION & PROGRAMMING. THESE FEATURES MAY NOT BE
COMPATIBLE WITH SOME VEHICLES.
FOR SAFETY REASONS THE TRUNK RELEASE OUTPUT WILL NOT ACTIVATE WHEN THE
IGNITION IS IN THE ON POSITION.
NOTE: PADLOC AND 2ND CAR OPERATION ARE FEATURES THAT REQUIRE SPECIAL
PROGRAMMING.
SOME FEATURES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS. CONTACT YOUR
DEALER FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Technical Support: [email protected]
Additional Product Information: www.ultrastarters.com
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