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AstroStart RS-113 manual

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    PATENTS PENDING PATENT NO. CAN. 1.130.426 PATENT NO. U.S. 4.345.554 193-113-221-A0 REMOTE CONTROL ENGINE STARTER MODEL RS-113 For all automatic transmission gas- and diesel-powered vehicles. (Carburetor models require an optional solenoid.) DO NOT INSTALL ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES . Made in Canada by: ASTROFLEX Inc.[...]

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    2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the ASTRO START Remote Control Engine Starter. Your Remote Starter is the result of intensive research by a company specializing in the design of high-quality electronic automotive products. ASTRO START is designed to provide many years of reliable, trouble-free service. Its advanced microchip circuitry incorpo[...]

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    3 BEFORE USING YOUR REMOTE STARTER Before leaving your vehicle, set the various controls in order to use your Remote Starter. Set heating/air-conditioning to desired position. (When Remote Starter starts your engine, it will also turn on y our climate control system.) Make sure: ¾ windshield wipers are “ OFF ”. ¾ gearshift is in PARK ; USING [...]

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    4 REMOTE CONTROL Your remote control works off a small, long-life 12-volt alkaline battery (GP-23A) that should last up to 6 months. Range of your remote control can be affected by a w eak battery, interference from nearby metal structures, hydro poles, or crowded parking lots. With an electronic CODE LEARNING device, up to three additional remote [...]

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    5 RS-113 COMMAND CODES Command 1 BT 2 BTS 3 BTS 4 BTS Confirmatio n Start/stop A A A 1A Lights Activate Antitheft B 1B Lights Lock B 1B Lights Deactivate Antitheft C 1C Lights Unlock C 1C Lights Trunk release B&C 1B&C Lights Sentinel mode B * A&B 1A&B Lights Start only A&B * A&C 1A&C Lights, horn Car finder A&B / A&a[...]

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    6 Trigger input Your Remote Starter is equipped w ith a negative trigger input. This input can be connected to another remote control device or timer output. If this input is connected, consult devic e manual or ask your technician which command is associated with start/stop function. All start/stop func tions controlled by this input operate in sa[...]

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    7 To activate Sentinel Mode Enter command from table (horn: 0, lights: 1). Lights will flash once then, if temperature is below -15ºC (5ºF), engine will start after a 4½-second pause. This pause lets you distinguish between a regular start and an automatic (low temperature) start. If temperature is above -15ºC (5ºF), Sentinel waits until it go[...]

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    8 OTHER COMMANDS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING DOORS If your vehicle is equipped w ith electric door locks, several functions can be operated by remote control. These features are optional and may require purchasing additional equipment. Consult your dealer for advice. Following systems can be controlled: ¾ door locks; ¾ opening trunk or unlocking tailga[...]

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    9 DOME LIGHT Programmable as Act i ve or Inactive during installation. Dome light will turn on for 30 seconds every time “Unlock” command is sent. This 30- second duration is cancelled when “Lock” command is sent or brakes are applied. AUTOMATIC LOCK/UNLOCK Programmable as Act i ve or Inactive during installation. This function locks doors [...]

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    10 IF ENGINE FAILS TO START If your sy stem cannot start your vehicle at first attempt, it will wait a few seconds and then try again (it could try again twice depending on reason for failure to start), after which it will shut dow n automatically and w a it for new command. SAFETY CHECKS In order to maintain high safety standard, proceed w ith fol[...]

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    11 LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY 1. AST ROFLEX INC . warrants the manufactured product specified below against any defect in workmanship or material for the period specified below. 2. This Warranty excludes any other legal warranty , with the exception of provisions pertaining to public order. 3. This Warranty only applies in favor of the original purc[...]

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    ASTROFLEX Inc. Customer Service 1164 Route 220 Ste-Élie D’orford (Québec) CANADA J0B 2S0[...]