Operating Instructions for APS686TC Remote Start System

Operating Instructions for Prestige APS686TC Remote Start System
Keyless Entry Operation:	To lock the vehicle: Exit the vehicle and close all doors. Press the lock button of your transmitter. To unlock the vehicle:  Press the unlock button of your transmitter. Note: Holding the lock/unlock button for 3 seconds will activate the car finder mode causing the parking lights to flash for 30 seconds or until the button is activated again for 3 seconds or any other button is operated.
Additional Remote Function (Channel 3):	This system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number of different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel are: Remote Trunk Release Remote Windows Closure Remote Garage Door Interface To activate the optional accessory, press and hold the trunk/key button on the transmitter for 4 seconds.
Additional Remote Function (Channel 4):	This system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number of different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel are: Remote Trunk Release Remote Windows Closure Remote Garage Door Interface To activate the optional accessory, press the option button on the transmitter. The optional accessory will immediately engage.
Safety (Red Handled) Control Switch:	The control switch allows you to temporarily disable the remote starting function of the system. To disable the unit: Move the control switch to the off position. The control switch also allows you to select between 2 and 4 hour start up when using the automatic start up timer mode. The factory preset start up time for this mode is every 4 hours. To select between 2 or 4 hour start up timer: Begin with the control switch in the on position. Turn the ignition switch on then off. Within 10 seconds, move the control switch off, on, off, on to select a 2 hour start timer. Or, within 10 seconds, move the control switch off, on, off, on, off, on, off, on to select a 4 hour start timer.
Remote Starting the Vehicle:	This unit will not start if any one of the following situations exists: The vehicle's hood lid is opened. The gear shift selector is not in Park. The brake pedal is depressed. The system is placed in the override position. To start the vehicle: Press and release the trunk/key button on the transmitter two times within 2 seconds. The vehicle will start and remain running for the pre-programmed time. As a visual indication, the parking lights will flash or remain on depending on the setting by your installation center. When you arrive at the vehicle, unlock it with the key or by pressing and releasing the trunk/key button on your transmitter. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition key to the on position (not the start position). Step on the brake pedal to disengage the remote starter. The vehicle will continue to run, but now on its own power.
Operating on Automatic Start Up Timer Mode:	Your system has the ability to automatically start the vehicle every 2 or 4 hours over a 48 hour period. To being the timer: Turn the ignition key on then off. Within 10 seconds, activate the RF start command two times (push the trunk/key button of your transmitter 4 times). The parking lights will flash indicating the timed start mode is activated. The vehicle on a 2 or 4 hour interval basis, will automatically start, run for the pre-programmed time and then shut off. This will continue for 48 hours. To start the timer using only the transmitter: Start the vehicle using the transmitter by pressing and releasing the trunk/key button on the transmitter 2 times. Shut off the vehicle using the keychain transmitter by pressing and releasing the trunk/key transmitter button 2 times. Within 10 seconds, activate the RF start command two times (push the trunk/key button 4 times). The parking lights will flash and the siren will chirp 4 times indicating the timed start mode is activated. To cancel the start timer, do one of the following: Start the vehicle manually with the use of the ignition key and depress the brake pedal. Remote start the vehicle using your keychain RF transmitter. Shut off the vehicle using the keychain transmitter by pressing and releasing the trunk/key transmitter button 2 times.
Telematic Upgrade	This system has the ability to have a telematic upgrade module connected to it. This is an upgrade that can give you control of certain functions of your vehicle from a Telephone, or in some cases a computer interface. Please check with your installation center for most recent Telematic Upgrades. If you had a Telematic Upgrade installed, the manual supplied with the upgrade unit will provide a operators manual advising of the features of the system and means available to control these features of your vehicle.

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