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will try 2 additional times. If the engine does not start
after the third attempt, please contact your
authorized CompuStar dealer.
Continuation Mode: (Stop and Go feature)
While your vehicle is running with your key, press
button
for 2 seconds, you are now in the
continuation mode. Your engine will continue
running for the preset time even if you take your key
out of the ignition. Example: For that quick in and out
of the vehicle, with out restarting.
Diagnosing problems with Auto-Start
If there is a problem in auto-starting your car, wait for
few seconds and the cause for the error will be
indicated by the number of times the car parking
lights flash.
Error Number
(# of times the car
chirps & parking lights flash)
Error Reason
1
Engine On
2
Key On
3
Door Open
4
Trunk Open
5
Brake/E-Brake On
6
Hood Open
7
Reservation Off (Manual Transmission
Only)
R e s e r v a t i o n M o d e ( m a n u a l
t r a n s m i s s i o n o n l y )
In order to auto -start your manual transmission car,
you must first set the CompuStar system to
Reservation Mode before leaving your vehicle. The
purpose of Reservation Mode is to leave the
transmission gear in the neutral position when you
leave your vehicle. Reservation mode is intended for
use in MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS ONLY and NOT
FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. Reservation
Mode must be engaged each and every time you
leave your manual transmission car in order to auto-
start the vehicle.
Note: The system is not recommended for vehicles with removable
tops.
Important Requirements to activate Reservation
Mode
•
The transmission must be in the NEUTRAL
position.
•
The vehicle windows must be rolled up.
•
Do not set the reservation mode with people
in the vehicle.
•
Do not auto-start the car with people in the
vehicle.
Activating Reservation Mode (MANUAL
TRANSMISSION ONLY)
Step 1:
After arriving at your destination, and
BEFORE TURNING YOUR ENGINE OFF, place the
transmission in the Neutral position.
Step 2:
Remove your foot from the foot brake.
Step 3:
Activate the parking brake.
Step 4:
Remove the key from the ignition. The engine
will remain running.
Step 5:
Exit the vehicle and close the door within two
minutes after activating the parking brake. The engine
will shut off and reservation mode for the remote
starter is now complete.
Your vehicle is now ready for auto-starting. However,
the reservation mode will be cancelled if the door or
hatch is opened or the CompuStar system is put in
Valet mode after the reservation has been set. Once
cancelled, you will have to start the vehicle with the
manual key and repeat the above 5 steps if you want
to restore reservation mode.
Important!
If you try to auto-start the vehicle when
reservation mode has not been set or turned on, the
auto-start feature will not work. When you press the
auto-start button, the car parking lights will flash five
times. A couple of seconds later, the cause for the
error will be indicated by the number of times the car
chirps and parking lights flash. See the following
chart for error messages.
Canceling Reservation Mode
If you do not want to set reservation mode, shut off
the engine before you exit the vehicle. The engine will
shut off for the following reasons:
•
You did not activate the parking brake or
press the foot brake when you turned the
manual key to the off position.
