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RS-304 COMMAND CODES

PRESS DESCRIPTION

ACKNOWLEDGE

Start or stop vehicle (continuous mode)

park lights flash

Lock & arm without siren chirp

park lights flash

(dome light OFF)

Unlock & disarm without siren chirp

park lights flash

(dome light ON)

Start /only with horn acknowledge

park lights flash,(horn)

(continuous mode)

Lock without arming

park lights flash

(dome light OFF)

Release trunk Unlock and disarm

park lights flash, (siren)

(dome light ON)

Lock and arm with siren chirp

park lights flash, (siren)

Unlock and disarm with siren chirp

park lights flash, (siren)

3AA

Horn joke

horn 7 honk

3B&A Temporarily disable internal

park lights flash

shock sensor & supplimentary sensor

(4 times)

3BC

Auxiliarry output Toggle

Activate/deactivate low temperature

park lights flash

mode without horn acknowledge

4AA

Car Finder , toggle horn ON/OFF

park lights flash, horn

without arming or disarming alarm

4CC

Activate/deactivate low temperature

park lights flash, horn

mode with horn acknowledge

COMMANDS

START OR STOP (1A)

This is the most common command. To start the engine by

remote, enter 1A (horn: 0, parking lights: 1). The

ASTROSTART™ automatically adjusts the cranking cycle to

match your vehicle requirements. Proper operation is

acknowledged by (horn: 0, parking lights: 2).

TO STOP the engine, enter same sequence again (1 A).

START WITH A HORN ACKNOWLEDGMENT (2 A)

This command is used when you can not see the vehicle, the

vehicle horn will sound when the engine has been

successfully started. Enter 2 A, the system will confirm

receiving the command (horn: 1 parking lights: 1). The

ASTROSTART™ will start the engine.To confirm that the

engine is running, another acknowledgment signal follows

(horn: 2, parking lights: 2).

ENGINE RUN TIME

The engine will shut off automatically after the chosen run

time has expired. The parking lights will remain lit while the

engine is running by remote.

Note: Run time is programmable (the factory preset is 15

minutes). See the User Programming section.

WHEN YOU GET IN YOUR VEHICLE...

When entering your vehicle, do not touch brake pedal (this

will shut the engine off). Turn the ignition key to the RUN

position. Drive away as usual ASTROSTART™ will shut

OFF by itself. The optional starter kill connection (see your

dealer) prevents accidental starter grinding if key turned to

START position while the engine is already runnin by remote

control.

WHAT STOPS THE ENGINE?

For your safety, the engine will stop and/or will not start if:

•

The transmitter sends the STOP (1A) command.

•

The hood is opened.

•

The brake pedal is depressed.

•

The transmission is shifted out of the PARK or NEUTRAL

positions.

•

The engine over-rev's.

•

The main switch is OFF.

•

The optional high temp/low oil pressure sensor is

triggered.

•

The optional alarm system has been triggered.

IF ENGINE DOES NOT START....

If your ASROSTART™ is not successful in starting the

engine on the first try it will wait a few seconds and try again

(up to two more times, as set by the dealer). If the engine

does not start after several attempts the system will shut off

and wait for the next command. If starting the engine

remains unsuccessful, the main LED flashes to show the

"Start Fail Code Description" by repeating double blinks.

RS-304 MAIN SWITCH RESPONSE CODES

BLINKS REASON FOR FAILURE TO START

Stopped by transmitter

Stopped when brake pedal was pressed

Stopped when ASTROSTART™ alarm tripped

Stopped due to low or undetectable engine RPM

Hood is open

Transmission not in park/neutral

Ignition key is in the ON position

ASTROSTART™ disable switch is in the OFF position

Engine run time has ended

Engine cranked but refused to start

Tach signal is present; engine is probably already running

Engine RPM was too high (over 3000 RPM)

Engine refused to start after all attempt

Problem detected on (high engine temperature) input

Diesel glow plug failed to turn off within 30 seconds (Diesel only)

Module internal error

CONTINUOUS MODE

(1 A, WHEN ENGINE RUNS MANUALLY)

In the Continuous Mode you are able to leave your engine

running after removing the key from the ignition (only when

the vehicle has been started using the ignition key). This is a

convenience feature that allows you to leave the vehicle for

short perriods of time while the climate controls and engine

remain active. Enter 1A while engine is running. The parking

lights will turn ON, the engine will keep running for the chosen

run time. Remove the ignition key, exit your vehicle and lock

all doors.The steering column will remain locked and all

security features remain active .

LOW TEMPERATURE MODE (SENTINEL)

The Low Temperature mode enables ASTROSTART™ to run

the engine AUTOMATICALLY for the programmed run time

when the engine block temperature falls below -15ºC (5º F)*.

All normal shut off devices (brake pedal, hood, etc...) will shut

the vehicle off. Turning the ignition key to RUN, depressing

the brake pedal, or starting by remote deactivates the Low

Temperature Mode.

* Activation temperature is programmable (the factory preset

is -15ºC). See the "User Programming" section.

LOW TEMPERATURE MODE WITHOUT HORN

ACKNOWLEDGMENT (4 C)

•

To activate, enter 4 C (horn: 0, parking lights: 1).

•

To deactivate, enter 4 C again (horn: 0, parking lights: 2).

The ASTROSTART™ will acknowledge (horn: 0, parking

lights: 3) if for some reason this command cannot be

executed (ie. hood left open). If this is the case, check which

code the main switch LED is displaying and refer to "Start

Fail Code Description".

LOW TEMPERATURE MODE WITH HORN

ACKNOWLEDGE (4 C, C)

•

To activate, enter 4 C, C (horn: 1, parking lights: 1).

•

To deactivate, enter 4 C, C again (horn: 2, parking lights: 2).

The ASTROSTART™ will acknowledge (horn:3, parking

lights:3) if for some reason this command cannot be executed

(ie. hood left open). If this is the case, check which code the

main switch LED is displaying and refer to "Start Fail Code

Description".

CAR FINDER (4 A,A)

When this command is entered (4 A,A) the system will react

by sounding the vehicle horn and flashing the parking lights.

This feature is used to locate your vehicle (in a busy parking

lot etc..) To stop the Car Finder mode press (4 A,A) again.

The alarm will remain armed.

Note: The duration of this feature is programmable (factory

preset is 60 seconds). See the "User Programmimg" section.

(HORN JOKE, 3 A, A)

The horn will give 7 short honk.

OPTIONAL COMMANDS

THE ASTROSTART™ ALARM SYSTEM

The ASTROSTART™ RS-304 alarm system protects your

vehicle and its content by monitoring all doors, the hood and

the ignition. Optional sensors can be added for better

protection (eg. shock sensor, see your ASTROSTART™

dealer).

WHEN THE ALARM IS TRIGGERED IT WILL:

•

Stop the engine and prevent it from starting until the

system is disarmed.

•

Flash the parking lights.

•

Flash the vehicle horn.

•

Sound the siren.

After the alarm duration the system will rearm automatically. If

any of the protected zones remain violated (door left open,

etc....) the alarm will arm and bypass the zone.

ARMING / DISARMING METHODS

There are two different ways to operate the alarm system:

The active and passive modes differ in the way you can arm

and disarm the alarm.

In the ACTIVE MODE, only the remote transmitter can arm or

disarm the alarm.

In the PASSIVE MODE, the system arms and disarms

automatically after an exit or entry delay. Arming and

disarming by remote is also possible in this mode, doing so

disable entry and exit delays.

Note: This feature is programmable (the factory preset is

"Active"). See the "Users Programming"section.

ACTIVE MODE

Lock Doors And Arm With Siren Acknowledge (3 B)

(horn: 0, parking lights: 1, siren: 1)

Lock Doors And Arm Without Siren Acknowledge (1 B)

(horn: 0, parking lights: 1, siren: 0)

This command locks all doors (optional interface) and arms

the alarm. The main switch LED will flash "code 1" to indicate

armed status. When arming, the ASTROSTART™ also

bypasses any zone that shows a violation (ex.:hood left

open). The horn and parking lights will acknowledge (horn: 1,

parking lights: 1, optional siren: 0).

To identify the zone violation,

Check the code displayed on the main switch LED.

Once corrected (ie. hood closed), the ASTROSTART™ will

acknowledge (horn: 1, parking lights: 1, optional siren: 1).