Page 8 - Astra 1000RS
Manual/Automatic Transmission Mode
Astara 1000RS is designed to be used in vehicles with automatic or manual transmissions. The unit must
be set to automatic or manual mode if used in automatic or manual transmissions vehicles. A wire loop
extended out of the unit box determines the mode. Cut the loop to put the unit in the automatic
transmission mode. Uncut loop keeps the unit in a manual transmission mode.
Remote Starting Manual Transmission Mode
Normal Mode:
With engine running and Handbrake engaged put the vehicle transmission in neutral and remove the foot
from the brake pedal, press remote start button on your transmitter, sidelights will flash twice indicating
Manual Start Mode is enabled, turn off the Ignition switch, the engine will remain running. Open and close
the door, the system will shut the engine Off. Using the remote Control lock the vehicle doors.
Starter is now ready for remote start operation.
Alternate Mode:
With engine running put the vehicle transmission in neutral and remove the foot from the brake pedal,
engage the Handbrake, sidelights will flash twice indicating Manual Start Mode is enabled, turn off the
Ignition switch, the engine will remain running. Open and close the door, the system will shut the engine
Off. Using the remote Control lock the vehicle doors.
Starter is now ready for remote start operation.
Starter Ready Mode is canceled any time the door is opened; hand brake is released or any
other error condition.
To Remote Start the System:
1. Be sure the system is not in Valet Mode.
2. Press and hold Button 4 on 1-way or Button 2 on 2-way Transmitter for more than 1-second.
· The parking lights will turn on.
· The engine will start and run for the duration of its programmed Run Time.*
· The heater or air conditioner will turn on (if turned on prior to exiting the vehicle).
*If the engine fails to start on the first attempt, it will repeat the starting procedure 2 more times. If the vehicle
fails to start after a total of 3 times the parking lights will flash 4 times and the doors will lock (if installed).
Turn on the ignition and press the bake pedal to disengage the remote start feature and drive the vehicle.
Remote Starting Automatic Transmission Mode
To Remote Start the System:
1. Be sure the system is not in Valet Mode.
2. Press and hold Button 4 on 1-way or Button 2 on 2-way Transmitter for more than 1-second.
· The parking lights will flash twice.
· The doors will lock (programmable)
· The engine will start and run for the duration of its programmed Run Time.
· The heater or air conditioner will turn on (if turned on prior to exiting the vehicle).
*If the engine fails to start on the first attempt, it will repeat the starting procedure 2 more times. If the vehicle
fails to start after a total of 3 times the parking lights will flash 4 times and the doors will lock (if installed).
Unlock doors, turn on the ignition and press the bake pedal to disengage the remote start feature and
drive the vehicle.
Remote
Start
Features