Thank you for choosing the ASTROSTART™ Remote Control Engine Starter.
Your ASTROSTART™ is the product of extensive research by a company
specializing in the design of high quality electronic equipment for automotive
vehicles. ASTROSTART™ is designed to provide years of reliable, trouble-free
service. Its advanced microprocessor circuitry incorporates billions of possible
access codes to prevent interaction with other remote controlled vehicles.
ASTROSTART’s safe and convenient features will make your life easier.
Please take time to read these instructions carefully. Some features may not be
installed or applicable to your vehicle.
Safety Precautions!
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Always turn OFF the main switch when parking your vehicle in a closed,
non-ventilated garage or when the vehicle is being serviced.
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Always turn OFF the main switch when the ASTROSTART™ is not being
used for extended periods of time.
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Keep the transmitter away from children’s reach.
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For proper ASTROSTART™ operation, regular engine tune-ups are
recommended.
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Always turn OFF the wiper switch before leaving your vehicle.
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Test your hood pin switch regularly to ensure safe operation. This switch
stops the engine when hood is open.
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Check for any local legislation that would prohibit leaving a running vehicle
unattended on public streets.
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Always advise service personnel that your vehicle is equipped with an
ASTROSTART™.
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A yearly check up of your Remote Starter is strongly recommended. Contact
the ASTROSTART™ dealer in your area.
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR ASTROSTART™
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Select the desired setting for the heater/AC system (when the
ASTROSTART™ starts the vehicle the heating / AC system will resume
operation).
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Make sure that:
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the transmission shifter is in the “NEUTRAL” position
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the hand brake is applied
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your
ASTROSTART™
has sent the code 1 to confirm that the system is
ready to receive a command.
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This code is sent as an audio signal (beep) generated by the
ASTROSTART™ system . This code is sent each time the brake pedal is
released in absence of the ignition key, or when the ignition key is turned from
START to OFF.
If the remote starter sends a different code, rectify the situation as per the table
below:
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Code 2
The transmission shifter is out of the “ NEUTRAL” position.
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Code 3
The hand brake is not applied properly.
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Code 4
The security sequence has not been recognized
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This sequence is part of the security features, it checks the position of the
transmission shifter at all times. This sequence is validated each time the
transmission shifter passes form the “IN GEAR” position to the “NEUTRAL”
position when the hand brake is not applied.
USING THE MAIN SWITCH
The ASTROSTART™ main switch
should be mounted under the dash.
Turning OFF this switch prevents using
remote start functions. Optional features
remain active.
THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER
A small 12 Volt alkaline battery (GP23A) powers your remote. Under normal
use, it should last approximately 6 months. Range may be affected by a weak
battery or by location (i.e. crowded parking lot, metal structures, hydro poles,
etc.).
Using microprocessor-controlled CODE LEARNING, up to 3 additional
ASTROSTART™ transmitters can be added at any time (for a total of 4). See
your ASTROSTART™ dealer.
USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL
Press on the desired button for 2 seconds. While pressing, the LED will flash
and stay on for 1 second while your command is being transmitted. Commands
will not be transmitted when the button is not pressed long enough (LED does
not stay on).
TO START THE ENGINE
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1 button remote transmitter
press the button once
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2 button remote transmitter
press the “A” button once
The tail lights will flash once to confirm the reception of the command, then will
stay ON as long as the engine will be running by remote, (10 or 20 minutes
according to the programming ).
TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE
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Do not apply the brakes at this point.
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Put the key in the ignition at the “RUN” position.
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Drive as usual.
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Remember that the engine will also stop if, the hand brake is released, or if
the transmission shifter is moved.
WARNING
DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO THE START POSITION
TO STOP THE ENGINE
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1 button remote transmitter
press the button once
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2 button remote transmitter
press the “A” button once
The engine will stop and the tail lights will shut “OFF”. (when started by remote)
WHAT STOPS THE ENGINE?
For your safety, the engine will stop and/or will not start if:
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The transmitter sends the STOP command.
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The hood is opened.
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The brake pedal is depressed.
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The transmission is shifted out of the NEUTRAL position.
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The engine over-rev’s.
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The main switch is OFF.
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The hand brake is removed.
CONTINUOUS MODE
In the Continuous Mode, you are able to leave your engine running after
removing the key from the ignition (only when the vehicle has been started using
the ignition key). This is a convenience feature that allows you to leave the
vehicle for short periods of time while the climate controls and engine remain
active.
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1 button remote transmitter
press the button once while the engine
is running, do not press the brake
pedal.
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2 and 3 button remote transmitter
press the “A” button once while the
engine is running, do not press the
brake pedal.
The parking lights will turn ON, the engine will keep running for the chosen run
time. Remove the ignition key, exit your vehicle, and lock all doors. The steering
column will remain locked and all security features remain active. If the engine is
still running when you get back to your vehicle, put the key in the ignition switch,
turn it to the “RUN” position, then drive as usual.
LOW TEMPERATURE MODE (SENTINEL MODE, RS-202 AND RS-203)
The Low Temperature mode enables the ASTROSTART™ to run the engine
AUTOMATICALLY for the programmed run time when the temperature falls
below -15ºC (5º F)*.
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2 button remote transmitter
press the “B” button once
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3 button remote transmitter
press the “A” and “B” buttons
simultaneously
The parking lights will flash once to confirm the activation , and twice to confirm
the deactivation. Three parking lights flash to indicate “system not ready”. All
normal shut off devices (brake pedal, hood, etc...) will shut the vehicle off.
Depressing the brake pedal, or starting by remote deactivates the Low
Temperature Mode.
START ONLY (RS-202 AND RS-203)
This command is used when you want to make sure that your ASTROSTART™
did receive the command, but you can not see your vehicle.
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2 button remote transmitter
press the “A” and “B” buttons
simultaneously
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3 button remote transmitter
press the “A” and “C” buttons
simultaneously
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