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REMOTE CONTROL
®
ENGINE STARTER
USER MANUAL
Model
RSS-2514XR
For all gas- and
diesel-powered vehicles
This model may
be equipped with an
optional security system..
(FRANÇAIS AU VERSO)
CONSULT SAFETY PRECAUTION SECTION
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
SOME FEATURES MAY REQUIRE
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL (NOT INCLUDED).
PATENT NOS
CAN 1.130.426
USA 4.345.554 - 5.614.883
- 5.617.819 - 5.673.017
AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
500-10050(07-08)
All ri
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GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS This device complies with the requirements of Industry Canada (IC) - Management of Radiofrequencies, as specified in document CNR-210. Its use is authorized only on a no-interference, no-protection basis; in other words, this device must not be used if it is determined that it causes harmful interference to services authorized by IC. In addition, the user of this device must accept any radio interference that may be received, even if this interference could affe
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING AN ASTROSTART REMOTE CAR STARTER! Just like you are, Directed Electronics Canada is concerned with the environment. This is why we are suggesting you to use the two-minute runtime when you remote-start your vehicle to warm up engine fluids. You can set the runtime yourself using your transmitter. We take this opportunity to remind you to properly defrost your windows and remove all the snow on your vehicle before driving on public roads. Rolling igloos are e
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using this product, carefully read the following safety precautions. GENERAL RULES • Never perform a remote start when a person or animal is inside the vehicle. • Do not allow any person or animal to remain inside the vehicle when the engine is running under remote starter control (continuous mode). • Immediately report any malfunction to the AstroStart dealer that performed the installation. • Under no circumstance can this product or its use be modified. • A
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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 w
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THE REMOTE CONTROL Your remote control can transmit on two different channels, allowing control of two separate vehicles. Up to four remote controls can be assigned to your vehicle. NOTE: The range of your remote control can be affected by a weak battery, interference from nearby metal structures, hydro poles, or crowded parking lots. Only the "Panic" command is transmitted on both channels when a single command is sent (alternating transmission channels). The transmitter provides au
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TABLE OF COMMANDS CONFIRMATIONS BUTTONS COMMAND HORN PARKING LIGHTS SIREN* GROUPE 1 GROUPE 2 OR AND PANIC 30 / 60 SEC. (> 4 SEC.) (> 4 SEC.) START / CONTINUOUS MODE 1 1 - STOP 1 1 - (> 4 SEC.) 1 / 3 / X LOCK / ARMING* 1 1 / 3 (REDUCED RANGE IF < 2 SEC.) 2 / 4 / X UNLOCK / DISARMING* - 2 / 4 (REDUCED RANGE IF < 2 SEC.) TRUNK 1 - 1 / 3 3 ACTIVATE / DEACTIVATE SENTINEL MODE - 4 / 2 / 3 - CAR FINDER 7 3 -
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START COMMANDS STARTING THE ENGINE Refer to the table of command on page 5 to know which button to press. The system automatically adjusts ignition duration for your type of vehicle; parking lights flash once (duration: four seconds) then stay on all the time engine is running. If more than one command is emitted, each successive start command resets runtime to the beginning, parking lights flash once to confirm command has been received and horn sounds once (programmable during inst
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CONTINUOUS MODE Continuous Mode function lets you remove the key from the ignition while leaving the engine running. This convenient feature allows you to leave your vehicle for short periods while climate controls remain on. To access Continuous Mode, press on the button while engine is idling (see STARTING THE ENGINE on page 6). If Turbo Mode is active, you must press a second time on the button of the AUTOMATIC remote to set the runtime according to the preset settings.
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LOW TEMPERATURE MODE Press the and buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds. The command alternatively activates/deactivate Low Temperature mode. In Low Temperature (Sentinel) mode, system starts your engine automatically when temperature falls below a preset level. Engine will run for programmed runtime, after which system will wait 2½ hours and then start engine again if temperature is still below preset level. When mode is activated: Parking lights will flash 4 times, then, if tempe
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SECURITY SYSTEM (OPTIONAL) The current section only applies to an AstroStart security system (added as an option) which must not be confused with the vehicle’s OEM system. PROTECTION ZONES Your security system can use up to six different monitoring devices simultaneously to protect your vehicle. These devices are connected to the system on different inputs called protection zones. One of these zones can send an audible warning (7 chirps), while the other five generate an alarm con
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OPERATION Your alarm system has three different operating modes, active, semi-passive rearming and passive rearming depending on initial programming. See the relevant paragraph for the mode your system was configured in during installation. ACTIVE In active mode, the alarm must be armed and disarmed using the remote. See Table of Commands on page 5. Alarm is armed as soon as command is received, even if a zone is in violation when command is received. However, a violated zone cannot tr
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The following table shows the effect that each zone has on the rearming cycle (after 25 or 60 seconds depending on installation). Protection zone Effect on rearming cycle Hood Doors These four zones prolong rearming cycle as long as they remain in violation. Additional sensor (trunk) Shock sensor Activated by ignition key: Cancels rearming Ignition Activated by remote starter: No effect Warning No effect Applying brakes or ignition key in RUN position cancels rearming (until a
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The following table shows the meaning of zone codes (number of flashes). ZONE CODES FLASHES ZONE INDICATED 1 System is armed. 2 A door is/was open. 3 Hood is/was open. 4 Alarm condition is/was detected on shock sensor input. 5 Key is/was in the run position. Alarm condition is/was detected on additional sensor input. 6 Additional sensor monitors status of ____________________________________________________ 7 Loss of power (+12V battery supply was removed). 8 Alarm status is/has
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GLOSSARY SIREN Siren has six different sounds, i.e., it chirps repeatedly and has six different melodies (supplied only with optional alarm kit). It chirps intermittently (short repeated chirps) during a pre-alarm and continuously during an alarm condition. It can confirm arm and disarm commands with short chirps; see table in CONFIRMATION section. This function is programmable as active or inactive during installation. HORN Horn beeps intermittently (short repeated beeps) during an a
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UNLOCK / DISARM Refer to the table of command on page 5 to know which button to press Doors are unlocked and alarm is disarmed, parking lights flash and siren chirps twice to confirm command has been received and that no alarm condition was generated during your absence. If there was a violation, confirmation is different (4 flashes or chirps) to warn you. See table of alarm codes to know which zone generated alarm condition. The “Unlock“ function can be programmed and connected in such
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OTHER COMMANDS ANTITHEFT (CIRCUIT DISABLER) Programmable as Active or Inactive during installation. Your Remote Starter is equipped with an Antitheft system. This system consists of an output that controls a relay that cuts all circuits required to operate your vehicle (optional connection). “PASSIVE ARMING» TYPE ANTITHEFT This type of Antitheft system arms automatically when ignition key is turned from RUN to OFF and remains OFF for one minute. It can also be armed manually by sending
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CAR FINDER Refer to the table of command on page 5 to know which button to press. This function sounds horn (short tune) and flashes parking lights to help you locate your vehicle in a large parking lot. REMOTE SILENT MODE The remote can be programmed to be used in silent mode. Refer to the table of command on page 5 to know which button to press. The audible confirmations from the remote control are Deactivated/Reactivated. KEYPAD LOCK The keypad of your remote can be locked to pre
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ALARM CONDITION CODES Use this command to identify which zone is in violation during arming or which generated alarm condition. Refer to the table of command on page 5 to know which button to press. Parking lights will flash number of times corresponding to code for protection zone in violation. If more than one zone is in violation, code for the zone with highest priority is shown (1 = highest priority). See table of codes below. Code Protection Zone Priority 1 System is arme
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GEARSHIFT CHECK APPLICABLE TO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES If key must be in ignition for gearshift to be moved out of P, your vehicle is safe as long as keys are kept away from children. If, on the other hand, gearshift can be put in gear without key being in ignition, proceed with this simple check. • Make sure that the parking brake is applied. • Put gearshift in gear (D). • Remain in the vehicle and be ready to apply brakes. • Start vehicle with remote starter. • Repeat these ste
