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 USA 4.345.554 - 5.614.883 - 5.617.819 - 5.673.
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.
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.
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.
SEQUENCE ACTIVATED BY THE PARKING BRAKE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. . While engine is running (key in ignition switch), apply the brakes and hold the pedal down. Move gearshift lever to neutral. 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. Remove key from ignition (the system keeps the engine running). Exit the vehicle.
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 pressed long enough.
CONFIRMATIONS EMITTED BY THE 4-BUTTON BIDIRECTIONAL REMOTE HOOD STATUS Car identification An audible confirmation (piezo) and a visual confirmation (LCD display) are emitted each time a command is transmitted. The following diagram shows the usefulness of each segment of the display. Display confirmations will be visible for 4 seconds. Descriptions in capital letters show confirmations pertaining to the security system’s functions.
6 - 7 - ACTIVATE / CANCEL LOW TEMPERATURE MODE ACTIVATE / CANCEL UTILITY 1 CAR FINDER ACTIVATE / CANCEL VALET MODE STATUS - 5 sec. TRUNK _ or > 5 sec. - > 5 sec. UNLOCK / DISARMING * PANIC 1 LOCK / ARMING * - 2/4 3 1 2/3/4 3 2/4 30 / 60 SEC.
7 5 sec. ACTIVATE / CANCEL UTILITY 4 RUNTIME SETTING START TEMPERATURE SETTING DISPLAY START FAIL CODES DISPLAY ALARM CODES * REMOTE CONTROL KEYPAD UN/LOCK 3 sec.
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 engine is already running.
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.
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.
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.
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).
The following table shows the effect that each zone has on the rearming cycle. Protection zone Hood Doors Additional sensor (trunk) Shock sensor Effect on rearming cycle These four zones prolong rearming cycle as long as they remain in violation. Activated by ignition key: Cancels rearming 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 restart from the beginning).
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 1 2 3 4 5 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 ignition position (RUN). Alarm condition is/was detected on additional sensor input.
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 alarm condition.
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.
“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.
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. Refer to the following table to select the necessary command. The mode is de/activated the same way (except for the alarm and the pre-shock). KEYPAD LOCK The keypad of your remote can be locked to prevent any unwanted commands to be sent to your vehicle.
ALARM CONDITION CODES Use this command to identify which zone is in violation during arming or which generated alarm condition. Press and buttons simultaneously: Parking lights will flash a 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. See table of codes below. Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Protection Zone System is armed. A door is/was open. Hood is/was open.
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.