Autostart AS-2500 TW Remote Starter User Manual


 
P. 8 User Guide AS-2500 TW
Timing and Alarm Adjustment
To apply changes to the hours, minutes melody, etc. you must press and hold the Function button
for three (3) seconds after which the hour position will start to flash. To navigate through the
options, simply press the Function button until you reach the desired position.
Transmitter Finder
If the remote is misplaced, the user can locate it by calling it. In order to do so, press and hold the
Valet switch for three (3) seconds or until the Parking Lights flash five (5) times. The Transmitter
will start beeping. It will beep for a maximum of 60 seconds and then it will stop. If the user
retrieves the Transmitter before the 60 seconds are up, he can press the
LOCK or UNLOCK button to
stop the beeping.
Remote-starting Your Vehicle
Press the START/STOP button for approx. 1 second. The melody will play then stop, once the vehicle
starts the melody will play again and the icon “run” will flash for confirmation. The icon will stop
flashing when the key is inserted and turned to the “ON” position or when the entire pre-
programmed engine run time has elapsed.
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
HIGH. It is recommended to leave the
settings on
LOW or MEDIUM 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
OFF.
Leaving the headlight switch
ON on certain types of vehicles could cause them to remain ON even
after remote starter shut down, resulting in a dead battery.
Driving Off
With the vehicle running under remote control, press the
UNLOCK button to disarm the system (and
unlock the doors if Remote Door Locks are installed). Enter the vehicle and do the following:
1. Turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position.
(Do not turn the key to the CRANK position while the engine is running. This will cause the
starter motor to re-engage unless the Anti-Grind option has been installed.)
2. Press the brake pedal to disengage the remote starter unit.
You are now ready to drive off.
Advanced Features
Idle Mode
This feature allows you to remove the ignition key from the ignition switch and leave the vehicle
running for its pre-programmed run time while you are away from your vehicle, or until it is shut
down. (To set the run time, see Engine Run Time)
To enable the Idle Mode:
3. Press and hold the LOCK, UNLOCK or START/STOP button on your remote transmitter while the
engine is running.
x Pressing LOCK or UNLOCK will unlock the doors.
x Pressing START/STOP will leave the doors unaffected.
4. The parking lights will come ON.
5. Remove the ignition key, exit the vehicle and lock the doors.