Autostart AS2402 User Manual

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User Guide 

If your system was installed with the remote trunk release, you can open your trunk by 

pressing buttons 

Ι & ΙΙ simultaneously on the remote transmitter.  Vehicles must have an 

electric trunk switch or a remote trunk button on the vehicle’s OEM transmitter for this option 

to be compatible with the module. 
Starter Kill / Anti-Grind 

This added security feature will immobilize your vehicle when the system is armed 

(LOCKED). If your Module was installed with the Starter Kill option, you will not be able to 

start your vehicle with the key unless the system has been disarmed first (UNLOCKED). 
The Starter Kill option can be programmed to be 

 (will not arm automatically) or 

 

(will arm automatically). In 

 Mode, your installer can program it to arm automatically in 

1 minute.  Note that in Mode 1- Function 3- Option 3, pressing button 

Ι  will always give an 

Unlock pulse during 1minute passive arming timeout. 
Once the vehicle has been remote started, the Anti-Grind feature prevents the starter motor 

from re-engaging when the ignition key is accidentally turned to the 

position.   

Note: Automobile insurance companies sometimes offer a rebate for vehicles with a 

passive starter kill device.  

If you have a gas engine, your system can be programmed to run the engine for 3, 15, or 25 

minutes (15 minutes by default). If you have a diesel engine, it can be programmed to run the 

engine for 8, 20, or 30 minutes). 
Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range Issues 
Many factors may affect the operating range of the transmitter.  Some of these are: 
•  The condition of the battery in the transmitter. 
•  The operating environment (for example: downtown radio-frequency noise, airports, 

cellular phone towers…) 

•  Metal: any type of metal will affect operating range. This includes the metal in the car. 
•  The shape of the vehicle can affect range as well; vans in general have an especially poor 

range. 

•  The shape of the roof and A-pillars brings about considerable radio-frequency deflection 

(in this case the signal from the remote control). As a result, the direction in which the 

vehicle is facing in relation to the remote control can affect the range. Straight on – 

standing in front of the vehicle – generally gives you the greatest range; the second best 

performance is from the back. Using the remote control from either side of the vehicle will 

usually give the lowest range. 

•  The range will be significantly lower in a crowded parking lot than in open space. 
•  Always hold the transmitter high, approximately at shoulder height. Holding the transmitter 

against your chin will also increase your range: your head acts as an antenna.  

•  The operating range will be somewhat lower on vehicles equipped with an aftermarket or 

factory alarm. 

•  Windows and windshields tinted with lead or metallic tints will decrease the operating 

range.