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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using this product, please 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 the vehicle is parked in an enclosed, unventilated area or when in for servicing.
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Always turn off the main switch when not using the remote starter for extended periods.
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Keep remote controls away from children.
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Have the engine tuned regularly to ensure optimal 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 19).
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Make sure you comply with all local regulations, which may prohibit leaving your engine running when the 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 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.
PREPARING SYSTEM
When you exit the vehicle, you need to prepare the remote starter for its next use.
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If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, make sure that the remote starter system has detected a valid safety sequence.
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If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, make sure that the transmission lever is in the "P" (Park) position.
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Set heating/air conditioning controls to desired position (when the remote starter starts your engine, it will also turn on your climate control system).
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Turn your windshield wipers to the OFF position to avoid strain on the mechanism should a start command be sent to the vehicle when, for example,
snow prevents the wipers from moving.
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Make sure that the headlights are turned OFF.
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Be sure not to leave your keys inside the vehicle. Certain rearming functions can cause the doors to lock automatically.
