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2-WAY REMOTE
®
CONTROL ENGINE
STARTER
USER MANUAL
MODEL 2205A MODEL 4204A
For all gas- and diesel-powered vehicles.
(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
Manufactured in Canada by:
USA 4.345.554 - 5.614.883
- 5.617.819 - 5.673.017
AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
Printed in Canada July 2006 193-127-310-11
All rights re
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GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS This device complies with the requirements of Industry Canada (IC) - Management of Radio-frequencies, 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 affec
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING AN ASTROSTART REMOTE CAR STARTER! Like you, Astroflex is concerned with the environment. This is why we suggest using the two-minute runtime when you remote start your vehicle to warm up engine fluids. We take this opportunity to remind you to properly defrost your windows and remove all the snow from your vehicle before driving on public roads. Rolling igloos are extremely dangerous! We wish you an excellent journey with your remote engine starter!
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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. •
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SEQUENCE ACTIVATED BY THE PARKING BRAKE . 1. While engine is running (key in ignition switch), apply the brakes and hold the pedal down. 2. Move gearshift lever to neutral. 3. Apply the parking brake Once Twice Note: The system can be set - at time of installation - to require that the parking brake be applied once or twice. If set for two actuations, pause one second between the two. 4. Remove key from ignition (the system keeps the engine running). 5. Exit the vehicle. 6. Within 6
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THE REMOTE CONTROLS Each remote control can control two distinct remote starters. A maximum of four remote controls can be assigned to your vehicle. See your dealer for additional remote controls. 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. USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL To send a command, press for two seconds on the appropriate button. Command may not be sent if the button is not
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CONFIRMATIONS EMITTED BY THE 4-BUTTON BIDIRECTIONAL REMOTE HOOD STATUS Car identification An audible confirmation (piezo) and a visual TRUNK STATUS OR confirmation (LCD display) are emitted each time a PRE-SHOCK STATUS OTHER SENSOR command is transmitted. Valet mode status The following diagram shows the usefulness of each ALARM SYSTEM STATUS * segment of the display. SHOCK SENSOR STATUS Display confirmations will be visible for 4 seconds. Lock commands status Descri
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6 TABLE OF COMMANDS REMOTE CONTROL CONFIRMATIONS SENT BY VEHICLE SENT BY REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS 5-BUTTON 6-BUTTON 4-BUTTON PARKING HORN SIREN * 4-BUTTON 5-BUTTON LIGHTS START/ CONTINUOUS MODE 1 1 - - 1 - STOP LOCK / ARMING * 1 1 / 3 1 / 3 / X or PANIC 30 / 60 SEC. - - > 5 sec. > 5 sec. - 2 / 4 2 / 4 / X UNLOCK / DISARMING * TRUNK - 3 3 5 sec. ACTIVATE / CANCEL LOW TEMPER
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7 - - 1 - - ACTIVATE / CANCEL UTILITY 2 ACTIVATE / CANCEL UTILITY 3 - - - 1 - - - - - - 1 - - - ACTIVATE / CANCEL UTILITY 4 RUNTIME SETTING - - 1 - 4 - - - - - 1 - 4 - - - START TEMPERATURE SETTING DISPLAY START FAIL CODES - - 1 - 20 - - - - - - 1 - 8 - - - DISPLAY ALARM CODES * REMOTE CONTROL KEYPAD UN/LOCK - 5 sec. 3 sec. NO CONFIRMATION SIGNAL IS SENT REMOTE CONTROL SILENT MODE (TOGGLE) - 5 sec. 3 sec. * CO
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START COMMANDS STARTING THE ENGINE To start engine, press button. The system automatically adjusts ignition duration for your type of vehicle; parking lights flash once (duration: four seconds) then stay on all the time when the engine is running. If more than one command is sent, each successive start command resets the runtime to the beginning, parking lights flash once to confirm command has been received and horn sounds once (programmable during installation) to let you know engin
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TRIGGER INPUT Your remote starter is equipped with a negative trigger (pulse) input. This input can be connected to another remote control device or to an AstroStart RST-2 timer output (optional), part number 310-903-502. If this input is connected, consult this device's manual or ask your technician which command controls the Start/Stop function. Commands received on this input are ignored while engine is running on a remote start. All Start/Stop commands triggered on the input act
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LOW TEMPERATURE MODE In Low Temperature (Sentinel) mode, system starts your engine automatically when the temperature falls below a preset level. Engine will run for programmed runtime, after which the system will wait 2½ hours and then start the engine again if temperature is still below preset level. To activate/cancel Low Temperature mode, press buttons simultaneously. Remote controls 4-button 5-button 6-button When mode is activated: Parking lights will flash 4 times
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SECURITY SYSTEM This section applies to an AstroStart safety system (optional) and should not be mistaken for the vehicle’s original system. On such a system, the remote can only warn of an alarm status (Alarm Link) (optional connections). The bi-directional remote control is in constant communication with your vehicle. Even if you do not ask for status, it will inform you by means of icons on your remote that a door has been opened, that the engine has stopped, etc. PROTECTION ZONES Y
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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. Following a rearming, the last remote that transmitted a command to the system will receive confirmation of the rearming. ACTIVE In active mode, the alarm must be armed and disarmed using the remote (see Table of Commands on page 6). Alarm is armed a
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The following table shows the effect that each zone has on the rearming cycle. 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 door is opened, which causes rearming cycle to res
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DURING DISARMING Indicator flashes code for last zone that generated the alarm condition. Code is shown when you press button. This code is repeated until you apply the brakes. 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 ignition position (RUN). Alarm condition is/was detected on addi
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GLOSSARY SIREN Siren has six different sounds, i.e., it chirps repeatedly and has six different melodies (only supplied 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 al
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UNLOCK / DISARM Press the button, 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 a way that the first Unlock command only unlocks t
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“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 a Lock command (unless ignition key is in RUN position). DISARMING Antitheft system is disarmed for one minute when you send an Unlock command. If ignition key is not turned to ‘RUN’ position within one minute, system automatically rearms, thus preventing an intruder from starting your
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CAR FINDER Press and buttons simultaneously. This function sounds the horn (short melody) and flashes the parking lights so you can locate your vehicle in a large parking lot. REMOTE SILENT MODE The remote can be programmed to be used in silent mode. Remote controls Refer to the following table to select the necessary command. 4-button 5-button The mode is de/activated the same way (except for the alarm and the pre-shock). > 5 sec. KEYPAD LOCK The keypad of your r
