Autostart SAW4 User Manual

 

Note: Pressing the 

 and 

 buttons at the same time will activate the 

 output. 

Press the 

 button for approx. 1 second. The parking lights will come 

, informing you that 

the unit has received your signal. The engine will start approximately 5 seconds later. The 

parking lights will remain on during the entire pre-programmed engine run time. 

If the vehicle doesn’t start the first time, the system will shut off, wait a few seconds and try to 

start the engine again. It will make three start attempts before giving up. 

Vehicle Presets 

Heater and 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 

. It is recommended to 

leave the settings on 

 or 

 instead. 

Windshield Wipers, Radio and 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 

. Leaving the headlight switch 

 on certain types of vehicles could cause them 

to remain 

 even after remote starter shut down, resulting in a dead battery. 

Driving Off 

With the vehicle running under remote control, press the 

 button to disarm the system 

(and unlock the doors if keyless entry is installed). Enter the vehicle and do the following: 
1.  Turn the ignition key to the 

 (

) position.  

2.  Press the brake pedal to disengage the remote starter unit. 
You are now ready to drive off. 

Caution! Upon entering your vehicle after it has been remote-started, do not turn the key 

to the 

 position while the engine is running. This would cause the starter motor to re-

engage, unless the anti-grind feature is installed. 

Idle Mode 

This feature allows you to remove the ignition key from the ignition switch and leave the vehicle 

running without the key while you are away from your vehicle, until the pre-programmed engine 

run time expires or until it the vehicle is shut down with the remote control. This feature may be 

handy if you need to make a short stop (for a delivery, to a convenience store, etc.). To learn 

more about the run time, see Engine Run Time on page 8. 

AS-1525 SH User Guide 

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