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PS-3185SH 

User Guide

  

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Remote Trunk Release 

If your system was installed with the Remote Trunk Release option, you can open your trunk by 
pressing the 

TRUNK

 button for 3 seconds on the remote transmitter or by pressing the 

TRUNK

 button 

TWICE

 within 3 seconds. 

Engine Run Time 

If you have a gas engine, your Remote Car Starter can be programmed to run the engine for 4, 15, 
or 25 minutes (15 minutes by default). If you have a diesel engine, the Remote Car Starter can be 
programmed to run the engine for 9, 20, or 30 minutes (20 minutes default).   

Extended Run Time  

With the vehicle running under a remote start, pressing and holding the 

START

 button for more than 

1 second will reset the run time counter to zero and restart the run time cycle from the beginning.   
To stop the vehicle, at any moment, simply press the 

STOP

 button. This procedure can only be 

carried out once per remote start. 
Example: if your Module is programmed for a run time of 4 minutes and your vehicle has been 
running for 3 minutes already, pressing the 

START

 button will reset the counter to zero and the 

Engine will run for another cycle (in this case, 4 minutes). 

Multi-car Operation 

This option allows the owner of two vehicles, both equipped with the same Remote Car Starter 
model, to control both systems with a single remote control. To control the second vehicle, 
simultaneously press the 

TRUNK

 button and the button of the function you wish to use.  

Note: Your remote control must be configured for second car operation by the installer. 

 

Press 

TRUNK

 + 

LOCK

 button simultaneously:  ....

LOCK

 

 

Press 

TRUNK

 + 

UNLOCK

: .....................................

UNLOCK

 

 

Press 

TRUNK

 + 

START

:........................................

START

 

 

Press 

TRUNK

 + 

STOP

:..........................................

STOP

 

 

Press 

TRUNK

 + 

LOCK

 + 

UNLOCK

: .........................

AUX 3 (TRUNK)

 

 

Press 

TRUNK

 + 

STOP

 for 3 sec:...........................Cold Weather Mode 

Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range 

Many factors may affect the operating range of the transmitter.  Some of these are: 

 

The condition of the battery in the transmitter. 

 

The operating environment (for example: downtown radio-frequency noise, airports, cellular 
phone towers…) 

 

Metal: any type of metal will affect operating range. This includes the metal in the car. 

 

The shape of the vehicle can affect range as well; vans in general have an especially poor 
range. 

 

The shape of the roof and A-pillars brings about considerable radio-frequency deflection (in this 
case the signal from the remote control). As a result, the direction in which the vehicle is facing 
in relation to the remote control can affect the range. Straight on – standing in front of the 
vehicle – generally gives you the greatest range; the second best performance is from the back. 
Using the remote control from either side of the vehicle will usually give the lowest range. 

 

The range will be significantly lower in a crowded parking lot than in open space. 

 

Always hold the transmitter high, approximately at shoulder height. Holding the transmitter 
against your chin will also increase your range: your head acts as an antenna.  

 

The operating range will be somewhat lower on vehicles equipped with an aftermarket or factory 
alarm. 

Summary of Contents for PS-3185SH

Page 1: ...lent isotropically radiated power EIRP is not more than that required for successful communication FCC USER NOTICE U S A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two 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 NOTE The man...

Page 2: ...ubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range 9 Introduction This is a state of the art remote car starter system The system is packed with advanced features such as priority access to the driver s door commodity features and the Safe Start children safety feature The unit is available with a super heterodyne transmitter for an operating range of up to 2000 feet 600 m With many an advanced function this pr...

Page 3: ...ould any of the following occur the vehicle will exit Ready Mode thus eliminating the remote start option until Ready Mode is restored Door opened Hood opened Brake pedal pressed Parking brake disengaged Ignition key turned to the IGNITION ON RUN position Should any of the above occur Ready Mode will be cancelled Note The unit will notify the user that it has exited Ready Mode by giving 3 slow fla...

Page 4: ...switch within 1 or 3 minutes after unlocking the key sense feature must be installed Idle Mode Convenience feature Idle Mode allows you to keep the engine running and the doors locked while you stop for example at a convenience store or for a short delivery This feature allows you to let the remote starter take over control of the vehicle i e no Key in the Ignition Switch while the engine is runni...

Page 5: ...ine from being remote started accidentally To put the system i n t o Valet Mode Turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON RUN position Within 3 sec press the valet button the L E D will come ON solid To take the system o u t o f Valet Mode Turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON RUN position Within 3 sec press and release the valet button the L E D will come OUT Note Once Valet Mode is activated t...

Page 6: ...then Flash twice again Panic Mode Note Panic Mode can only be activated if the horn has been adequately configured by your installer In an emergency situation you can activate Panic Mode using the LOCK or UNLOCK button This will shut down the engine unlock the doors with the UNLOCK button or lock the doors with the LOCK button disarm the Starter Kill and activate the horn for 30 sec Note See the d...

Page 7: ...Active Arming Starter Kill Anti grind feature Horn Chirp Timing Safe Start Home Valet TM Ignition controlled Door Locks Ignition Re lock Secure Lock Turbo Mode Remote Trunk Release Engine Run Time Multi car Operation Remote Door Locks If your Remote Car Starter was installed with the Remote Door Locks option you will have the convenience of remote keyless entry See section Arming and Disarming the...

Page 8: ...ren are playing with the transmitter If Swap Start Mode is selected to remote start your vehicle press LOCK and UNLOCK simultaneously The AUX 2 output can be activated by pressing the START button Ignition controlled Door Locks This is an added security feature If your Remote Car Starter was installed with the Ignition Controlled Door Locks option the doors will automatically be locked as soon as ...

Page 9: ...function you wish to use Note Your remote control must be configured for second car operation by the installer Press TRUNK LOCK button simultaneously LOCK Press TRUNK UNLOCK UNLOCK Press TRUNK START START Press TRUNK STOP STOP Press TRUNK LOCK UNLOCK AUX 3 TRUNK Press TRUNK STOP for 3 sec Cold Weather Mode Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range Many factors may affect the operating range of the t...

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