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REMOTE CONTROL
®
ENGINE STARTER
U S E R M A N U A L
Model 2504A
For all gas- and
diesel-powered vehicles
This model may
be equipped with an
optional security system..
(FRANÇAIS AU VERSO)
C
S
P
ONSULT
AFETY
RECAUTION SECTION
.
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT
S
OME FEATURES MAY REQUIRE
(N
).
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL
OT 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
JULY 2006
193-127-319-00
Printed in Canada
All rights reserved © Astroflex 2006
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Page 1: Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL ® ENGINE STARTER U S E R M A N U A L Model 2504A For all gas- and diesel-powered vehicles This model may be equipped with an optional security system.. (FRANÇAIS AU VERSO) ONSULT AFETY RECAUTION SECTION... -
Page 2: Government Regulations
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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
We wish you an excellent journey with your remote engine starter! The 2504A is a remote engine starter system that provides unlock features allowing remote control of door and trunk locks. These features are optional and may require additional material and/or wiring during installation. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Make sure you comply with all local regulations, which may prohibit leaving your engine running when vehicle is unattended in a public place. • To ensure continued safe operation of your remote starter, ask your AstroStart dealer to periodically check and/or tune the remote starting system. •... -
Page 5: Safety Sequence For Manual Transmission Vehicles
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. -
Page 6: The Remote Control
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. -
Page 7: Table Of Commands
TABLE OF COMMANDS OMMAND ANIC TART ONTINUOUS RMING NLOCK ISARMING RUNK CTIVATE EACTIVATE ENTINEL AR FINDER UNTIME ETTING ISPLAY REMOTE START FAIL CODES CTIVATE EACTIVATE TILITY CTIVATE EACTIVATE TILITY CTIVATE EACTIVATE TILITY CTIVATE EACTIVATE TILITY ALET CTIVATE EACTIVATE ISPLAY ALARM CONDITION CODES EYPAD LOCK UTE MODE EMOTE TRANSMITTER... -
Page 8: Start Commands
RIGGER 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. -
Page 9: Turbo Mode
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 on page 6). -
Page 10: Low Temperature Mode
LOW TEMPERATURE MODE Refer to the table of command on page 5 to know which button to press. 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... -
Page 11: Security System (Optional)
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. -
Page 12: Operation
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. -
Page 13: Indicator Light
The following table shows the effect that each zone has on the rearming cycle (after 25 or 60 seconds depending on installation). Protection zone Hood Doors Additional sensor (trunk) Shock sensor Ignition Warning Applying brakes or ignition key in RUN position cancels rearming (until a door is opened, which causes rearming cycle to restart from the beginning). -
Page 14: Secondary Functions
The following table shows the meaning of zone codes (number of flashes). ZONE CODES FLASHES ZONE INDICATED System is armed. A door is/was open. Hood is/was open. Alarm condition is/was detected on shock sensor input. Key is/was in the run position. Alarm condition is/was detected on additional sensor input. -
Page 15: Parking Lights
GLOSSARY IREN 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. -
Page 16: Trunk Release
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. -
Page 17: Other Commands
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). “P »... -
Page 18: Car Finder
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. -
Page 19: Code Learning Of Additional Transmitter(S)
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). -
Page 20: Gearshift Check Applicable To Automatic Transmission Vehicles
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. •...
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