Autostart AS5501 Manuel D’Utilisation

User Guide 

P. 7 

Engine Run Time 

If you have a gas engine, your remote starter can be programmed to run the engine for 4, 15, or 

25 minutes (15 minutes by default). If you have a diesel engine, the remote starter can be 

programmed to run the engine for 9, 20, or 30 minutes (20 minutes default).   
Extended Run Time 

While the vehicle is running under a remote start, pressing and holding the 

for more than 3 seconds will reset the run time counter to zero and restart the run time cycle from 

the beginning.  There will be one beep 

a pause three more beeps; the parking lights will flash 

three times and the horn (if configured) will honk once. The extended run time procedure can 

only be carried out once per remote start.    

To stop the vehicle, at any moment, simply press the 

 button.  

Example:   If your remote car starter is programmed for a run time of 4 minutes and your vehicle 

has been running for 3 minutes already, pressing the 

 button will reset the 

counter to zero and allow the engine to run for another cycle (in this case, 4 minutes). 

Multi-car Operation 

This option allows the owner of two vehicles, both equipped with the same remote starter model, to 

control both systems with a single remote control. To control the second vehicle: 

Note: Your remote control must be configured for second car operation by the installer. 

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Troubleshooting Transmitting Range 

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.