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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using this product, carefully read the following safety precautions.
GENERAL RULES
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Never perform a remote start
when a person or animal is inside the vehicle.
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Do not allow
any person or animal to remain inside the vehicle when the engine is running under remote starter
control (continuous mode).
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Immediately report any malfunction to the AstroStart dealer that performed the installation.
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Under no circumstance can this product or its use be modified.
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Always turn off the main switch when vehicle is parked in an enclosed, unventilated area or is in for servicing.
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Always turn off the main switch when not using your remote starter for extended periods.
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Keep remote controls
away from children
.
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Have your engine tuned regularly to ensure optimum performance of your remote starter.
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Make sure that the windshield wipers and the headlights are turned off before leaving vehicle.
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Regularly check safety features that stop engine (see SAFETY CHECKS on page 18.)
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Make sure you comply with all local regulations, which may prohibit leaving your engine running when vehicle is
unattended in a public place.
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To ensure continued safe operation of your remote starter, ask your AstroStart dealer to periodically check
and/or tune the remote starting system.
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Always advise service personnel that your vehicle is equipped with a remote starter.
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We strongly recommend
that you have your remote starter checked annually. Contact a dealer in your area.
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All users of the vehicle should be aware
of the safety precautions and operation procedures.
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Make sure that the warning sticker is present on the driver's window.
SPECIFIC RULES FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES
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Make sure that the parking brake is operational, i.e
. it can prevents the vehicle from moving
.
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If the shift lever is accessible without having to open a door of the vehicle (for example, by entering via the
liftgate or rear hatch) or in the case of a convertible vehicle,
it is strongly recommended
to have a motion
detector (microwave) installed with the system. This device prevents the engine from starting should any activity
be detected near the gearshift.
SAFETY SEQUENCE FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES
Your remote starter was designed to force you to perform a series of actions that will ensure that the gearshift lever is in
neutral position when you exit the vehicle.
This series of actions is called a "Safety sequence" and is aimed at preventing any remote start in situations where remote
starting the engine would not be safe.
Should the hatchback or any door be opened at any time, the intrusion will be detected and the safety sequence will be
cancelled by the system, thus preventing a remote start. In such cases, the sequence must be repeated to allow for an
eventual remote start.
The system offers two execution modes for the sequence. These options must be set at time of installation. The first mode is
initiated by the parking brake and the other by the remote control.
The safety sequence must be performed as follows.
