Remote-Starting Your Vehicle; Remote-Starting; Vehicle Presets; Driving Off - Autostart AS-1820 FM User Manual

Remote-Starting Your Vehicle

Remote-starting

Press the button for approx. 1 second. The parking lights will come
START
Remote Car Starter has received your signal. Approximately 5 seconds later, the engine will start.
The parking lights will remain
ON
If the vehicle does not start at the first attempt, the system will shut down, wait a few seconds and
try to start the engine again. There will be 3 start attempts before the system gives up.

Vehicle Presets

Heater & Heated Seat
When leaving the vehicle it is recommended to preset the accessory controls in preparation for the
next remote start. Settings for the blower motor (fan), front and rear, as well as heated seats (if
equipped) should not be left on
instead.
Windshield Wipers & Radio & Headlights
Certain vehicles require the radio and / or windshield wiper and / or headlight circuits to become
energized while running under remote start. When leaving the vehicle you must ensure that the
windshield wiper and headlight switches are
of vehicles could cause them to remain
battery.

Driving Off

With the vehicle running under remote control, press the
doors. Enter the vehicle and do the following:
•
Turn the ignition key to the
position while the engine is running. This would cause the starter motor to re-engage.)
•
Press the brake pedal to disengage the remote starter unit.
You are now ready to drive off.

Using the Remote Car Starter

Arming the Starter Kill

The Starter Kill (if installed) can be configured by the installer so as to arm automatically (Passive
Mode) or not to arm automatically (Active Mode). See section Passive or active arming, later in
this guide, for more details on Passive Mode and Active Mode.
•
To disarm the Starter Kill, press the
The parking lights will flash twice.
If remote door locks are installed, this will also unlock the doors.
•
To arm the Starter Kill, press the
The parking lights will flash once.
If remote door locks are installed, this will also lock the doors.
•
In Passive Mode, the Starter Kill will automatically arm if the ignition key is not inserted
Into the ignition switch within 1 or 3 minutes after unlocking.

Idle Mode

Convenience feature: Idle Mode allows you to keep the engine running and the doors
locked while you stop, for example, at a convenience store or for a short delivery.
This feature allows you to let the remote starter take over control of the vehicle (i.e. no Key in the
Ignition Switch) while the engine is running. For example, if you stop for a delivery or at a conveni-
ence store, lock your vehicle and leave it running for the length of a run cycle while you are away.
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during the pre-programmed run time of the engine.
. It is recommended to leave the settings on
HIGH
. Leaving the headlight switch
OFF
even after remote starter shut down, resulting in a dead
ON
UNLOCK
position. (Do not turn the key to the
IGNITION ON (RUN)
button on the transmitter.
UNLOCK
button on the transmitter.
LOCK
to inform you that the
ON
or
LOW MEDIUM
on certain types
ON
button to disarm and unlock the
CRANK
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