® REMOTE CONTROL ENGINE STARTER USER MANUAL Model RS-623 For all gas- diesel-powered or hybrid vehicles (FRANÇAIS AU VERSO) CONSULT SAFETY PRECAUTION SECTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. SOME FEATURES MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL MATERIAL (NOT INCLUDED).
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS This device complies with the requirements of Industry Canada (IC) - Management of Radio Frequencies, as specified in document CNR-210. Its use is authorized only on a no-interference, no-protection basis; in other words, this device must not be used if it is determined that it causes harmful interference to services authorized by IC.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING AN ASTROSTART REMOTE CAR STARTER! Like you, Astroflex Electronics is concerned with the environment. This is why we are suggesting that you use the two-minute runtime when you remote-start your vehicle to warm up engine fluids. Ask your dealer. We take this opportunity to remind you to properly defrost your windows and remove all the snow on your vehicle before driving on public roads.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using this product, carefully read the following safety precautions. GENERAL RULES • Never perform a remote start when a person or animal is inside the vehicle. • Do not allow any person or animal to remain inside the vehicle when the engine is running under remote starter control (continuous mode). • Immediately report any malfunction to the AstroStart dealer that performed the installation. • Under no circumstance can this product or its use be modified.
SAFETY SEQUENCE FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES Your remote starter was designed to force you to perform a series of actions that will ensure that the gearshift lever is in neutral position when you exit the vehicle. This series of actions is called a "Safety sequence" and is aimed at preventing any remote start in situations where remote starting the engine would not be safe.
THE REMOTE CONTROL Your remote control works off two small 3 volts lithium batteries ( CR2016). When replacing the batteries, make sure to place the new batteries in the up right position (see the illustration), also make sure to put the small isolating strip back. See your dealer for replacement batteries or additional remote controls. The range of your remote control can be affected by a weak battery, interference from nearby metal structures, hydro poles, or crowded parking lots.
CONFIRMATION In all cases, your remote starter will confirm that a command has been received properly by flashing parking lights. The horn provides certain confirmations when connected to system (requires optional wiring and material). In this manual, confirmation signals are written in an abbreviated form; for example: (lights: 2) means that parking lights will flash twice. The remote transmitter a visual confirmation by means of an LED.
TRIGGER INPUT Your remote starter is equipped with a negative trigger (pulse) input. This input can be connected to another remote control device or to an AstroStart RTS-2 timer output (optional), part no. 310-903-502. If this input is connected, consult this device's manual or ask your technician which command controls the Start/Stop function. The Start/Stop commands received on this input are ignored while the engine is running on a remote start.
OTHER COMMANDS LOW TEMPERATURE MODE In Low Temperature (Sentinel) mode, system starts your engine at 2½ hour intervals when the temperature falls below a preset level. The engine runs for the duration that was set during the previous usage. Each repeated command changes the runtime to the next setting (see table).
AUTOMATIC LOCK/UNLOCK Programmable as Active or Inactive during installation. This function locks the doors when ignition key is in RUN position, engine is running and brakes are applied. Doors are unlocked when key is turned from RUN to OFF or when Continuous Mode is activated. If “Unlock“ function is set to unlock only driver's door on the first command, the “Automatic Unlock“ function will unlock driver's door only. If dome light is connected to system, it is activated when an automatic unlock occurs.
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER Your system is equipped with a feature that automatically turns on the rear window defogger upon a remote start whenever the ambient temperature is below -5°C (23°F). This feature is optional and may require additional equipment not included. CODE LEARNING OF ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTER(S) Four different remote controls can be programmed for a given vehicle. If a fifth remote is added, the first remote is deleted.
GEARSHIFT CHECK APPLICABLE TO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES If key must be in ignition for gearshift to be moved out of P, your vehicle is safe as long as keys are kept away from children. If, on the other hand, gearshift can be put in gear without the key being in the ignition, proceed with this simple check. • Put gearshift in gear (D). • Remain in the vehicle and be ready to apply brakes. • Start vehicle with remote starter.