Autostart AS-1221 User Manual
User Guide
P. 3
Remote-starting Your Vehicle
Remote-starting
Remote-starting
Press the
Ι button for approx. 1 second. The parking lights will come on, informing you that
the unit has received your signal. Approx. 5 seconds later, the engine will start. The parking
lights will remain on during the pre-programmed run time.
If the vehicle doesn’t start the first time, the system will shut down, wait a few seconds, and
try to start the engine again. It will try to start the engine 3 times before giving up.
Driving Off
Driving Off
Enter the vehicle and do the following:
• Turn the ignition key to the
IGNITION ON (RUN)
position.
• Press the brakes to disengage the remote starter unit.
You are now ready to drive off.
Note: Press button
Note: Press button
Ι to
DISARM
the module and to
UNLOCK
the doors (if button
Ι is
programmed as
LOCK
or
UNLOCK
button).
Caution: do not turn the key to the
CRANK
position with the engine running. This will cause
the starter motor to re-engage, unless your vehicle is equipped with the Start Kill / Anti-
Grind Feature (Optional).
Remote Starter Features
Idle Mode
Idle Mode
This feature allows the user to engage the remote starter to take over the vehicle while it is
already running with the key in the
IGNITION
switch. The vehicle will keep running for the pre-
programmed run time, or until it is shut down by remote.
Caution: Do not leave children or pets unattended in a car running in Idle Mode.
To activate Idle Mode:
To enable Idle Mode, press and hold button
Ι
on your remote transmitter while the engine is
running.
Note: When enabling Idle Mode, pressing
Note: When enabling Idle Mode, pressing
button
Ι
will automatically unlock the doors (if
button
Ι is programmed as
LOCK
or
UNLOCK
button.)
The parking lights will come on. Remove the key, exit the vehicle and lock the doors (if
desired). The engine will continue running and will turn itself
OFF
when the pre-programmed
run time expires.
Valet Modes
Valet Modes
Ignition Valet
The system can be placed in Valet Mode to disable the remote starting capabilities. If the
vehicle needs to be serviced, or if you park it indoors, Valet Mode will prevent the engine
from being accidentally started by remote control.
To ENTER Valet Mode
1. With the key in the Ignition switch, turn the key to the
ON (RUN/IGNITION)
and then
OFF
positions 5 times within 10 seconds.
2. The Parking Light will flash 3 times indicating the Module is now in Valet Mode.
The LED will turn
on
solid.