THE AstroStart™ ALARM SYSTEM
The AstroStart™ RS-414 alarm system protects your vehicle
and its content by monitoring all doors, the hood and the
ignition. It is also equipped with a starter kill, and an
integrated shock sensor. Optional sensors can be added for
better protection (i.e.. motion detectors). Your RS-414 also
includes a warning buzzer to discourage possible intruders.
This feature is especially useful when the main switch LED
cannot be seen (when using a car cover, etc...)** A repeated
beep is heard as far as six feet away from the vehicle while
the system is armed.
If something or someone hits your vehicle, the integrated
shock sensor will activate a warning by sounding the vehicle
horn. If the vehicle is hit repeatedly or the impact is greater,
the sensor will trigger the alarm.
* This feature is programmable (the factory pre-set is “Pre
Shock On”). Refer to the “User Programming” section.
** This feature can be switched ON/OFF (the factory preset is
“ON”). Refer to the “User Programming” section.
WHEN THE ALARM IS TRIGGERED IT WILL:
•
Stop the engine and prevent it from starting until the
system is disarmed.
•
Flash the parking lights.
•
Flash the vehicle horn.
•
Sound the siren.
After the alarm duration the system will rearm automatically.
If any of the protected zones remain violated (door left open,
etc....) the alarm will arm and bypass the zone.
ARMING / DISARMING METHODS
There are two different ways to operate the alarm system:
The active and passive modes differ in the way you can arm
and disarm the alarm.
In the
ACTIVE MODE
, only the remote transmitter can arm or
disarm the alarm.
In the
PASSIVE MODE
, the system arms and disarms
automatically after an exit or entry delay. Arming and
disarming by remote is also possible in this mode, doing so
disable entry and exit delays.
Note:
This feature is programmable (the factory preset is
“Active”). See the “Users Programming” section.
ACTIVE MODE
Lock Doors And Arm With Siren Acknowledge (3 B)
(horn: 0, parking lights: 1, siren: 1)
Lock Doors And Arm Without Siren Acknowledge (1 B)
(horn: 0, parking lights: 1, siren: 0
)
This command locks all doors, and arms the alarm. The
main switch LED will flash “code 1” to indicate armed status.
When arming, the AstroStart™ also bypasses any zone that
shows a violation (i.e. .:hood left open). The horn and parking
lights will acknowledge (horn: 1, parking lights: 1, optional
siren:0).
To identify the zone violation ,enter 4A or 4B, refer to the
“What Can Trigger The Alarm “section.
Once corrected (i.e. hood closed), the AstroStart™ will
acknowledge (horn: 1, parking lights: 1, siren: 0).
UNLOCK DOORS AND DISARM WITH SIREN ACKNOWLEDGE (3 C)
(horn: 0, parking lights: 2, siren: 2)
UNLOCK DOORS AND DISARM WITHOUT SIREN ACKNOWLEDGE (1 C)
(horn: 0, parking lights: 2, siren: 0)
This command will unlock all doors, and disarms the alarm.
The LED stops flashing.
If the alarm is triggered during your absence, the AstroStart™
will acknowledge by (horn: 2) when your disarm the alarm. If
you wish to know the nature of the violation, enter 4A or 4B,
refer to the “What Can Trigger The Alarm “section.
PASSIVE MODE
TO ARM PASSIVELY
The system automatically arms when you turn OFF the
ignition key and leave your vehicle as you would normally.
The system will arm 20 seconds after last door is closed.
There is no confirmation by the AstroStart™ ( parking lights
0,
horn 0). The LED will flash code 1 to indicate armed status.
The doors will lock automatically when the system arms
(optional)*. Opening any door during the exit delay restarts
the delay after the door is closed again. When arming
passively, the AstroStart™ will bypass any zone that shows a
violation (ex. hood left open). The horn and parking lights will
acknowledge five (5) seconds after last door is closed (horn:
1, parking lights: 1, siren:0). To know the nature of the
violation, enter 4A or 4B refer to the “What Can Trigger The
Alarm “section. Once the situation is corrected (ie. hood
closed) another acknowledge signal will be sent (horn: 1,
parking lights: 1, siren: 0)
* This feature is programmable (the factory preset is OFF).
See the “Users Programming” section.
TO DISARM PASSIVELY
When the alarm has been armed passively, disarm by turning
ignition key to the RUN position before the end of a 30
second entry delay (or 15 seconds, dealer programmable). If
the ignition key is not put in the RUN position within 30
seconds (or 15 seconds) of opening the first door, the alarm
will trigger (horn: 1, parking lights:1, siren:1). If this happens
shut the alarm off by turning the ignition key to the RUN
position or entering (1 C) on the transmitter.
* Entry delay time is programmable (the factory preset is 30
seconds). Refer to the “User Programming” section.”
TO ARM ACTIVELY BY REMOTE (1 B, OR 3 B)
Arming by remote in the passive mode is possible. Entry and
Exit delays are cancelled and alarm operation is the same as
when in active mode. Disarming by remote is then necessary
(for further details, refer to “Active mode” section). The
following combinations are possible in passive mode:
•
arm and disarm passively
•
arm passively and disarm actively (with the transmitter)
•
arm and disarm actively (with the transmitter)
AUTOMATIC RE-ARMING
Your AstroStart™ alarm system includes an Automatic Re-
arming feature. If the system is triggered while you are away
from the vehicle it will automatically re-arm after going
through the alarm cycle.
Note: The alarm system will rearm automatically, when
disarming by remote control in the Passive Mode. If your
system also includes a dome light activation upon disarm
feature the rearm time will be extended to approximately 35
seconds.
LOST OR BROKEN REMOTE CONTROL
If you have lost or broken your remote control and the alarm
system is armed:
•
Open the door, the alarm will be triggered,
In less than 5 seconds, turn ignition key to “ON” position
(not “START”)
Then you have 10 seconds to remove the key, exit your
vehicle and close all doors.
•
After 15 seconds the alarm will stop, but remain armed
for 5 minutes.
•
After 5 minutes, the horn, parking lights, and siren will
acknowledge 4 times. You will then be in the Passive
Mode. See the section on “PASSIVE MODE” for more
information.
Ask your AstroStart™ dealer to repair or replace your
transmitter as soon as possible.
WHAT TRIGGERED THE ALARM?
The alarm will store the last zone which triggered the alarm.
Refer to the Infraction Code Description” chart for proper
zone description.
RS-414 ALARM INFRACTION CODES
BLINKS ALARM CONDITION
1
Normal operation. Alarm is armed.
2
Door was opened
3
Hood was opened
4
Internal shock sensor was tripped
5
Ignition key was ON (only in active arming mode)
6
Other sensor input was tripped.
VALET MODE
This mode allows you to completely deactivate the
AstroStart™ alarm. This is necessary when taking your car in
for repairs or when leaving it with a parking attendant. It is
impossible to arm the alarm when in this mode.
ACTIVATING VALET MODE
(3 C&B)
( alarm deactivated)
When valet mode is active the main switch LED remain lit.
DEACTIVATING VALET MODE
(3 C&B when LED is solid)
( alarm available)
The alarm return to normal operation, and LED shut off.
VEHICULE STATUS WARNING (PROTECTION INPUT)
An optional feature (see your dealer) can warn you if the keys
are left in the ignition, or if the headlights have been left on.
The horn will sound 3 times. For example, if this input is used
as a headlight sensor, when activating the alarm you will get
a warning that your headlights have not been turned OFF.
