AviStart 2501 Owner's Manual
I WARNING I ! Always exercise caution and common sense when operating your AviStart system. ! This product is intended for vehicles with fuel-injection and automatic transmissions only. NEVER attempt to remote start a vehicle with a manual (stick shift) transmission. Serious injury may occur with improper use. ! NEVER attempt to remote start the engine while anyone (including pets) is in the vehicle.
Table of Contents AviStart 2501 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lifetime Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stealth Coding Technology. . . . . . . . . . Electronic Scan Prevention (ESP). . . . . . . . Instant Remote Control Code Deletion. . . . . One-Step Remote Control Code Learning . . . Valet Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating Your AviStart System . . . . . . . . .
AviStart 2501 Congratulations! You have just purchased the AviStart 2501, a remote engine starter system manufactured by Avital Technologies, Inc. You are about to experience the convenience and luxury of being able to start your vehicle engine from the comfort of your home, office, department store or other remote location. To fully benefit from the capabilities of your AviStart system, we encourage you to read the Owner’s Manual thoroughly before using the system.
Electronic Scan Prevention (ESP) Your AviStart system also includes ESP, which blocks electronic scanner codes preventing unauthorized operation of your system. Instant Remote Control Code Deletion In the event of a lost or stolen remote control, all remote controls can be erased from the system memory preventing unauthorized system operation. (See the "Programming Table for Remote Controls" on page 8).
Operating Your AviStart System Remote Engine Start - Safety and Counter-Theft Be sure to read the "WARNING" bulletin on the inside I CAUTION: cover of this manual before attempting to operate remote start. Automatic Safety and Counter-Theft Features Before remote starting your engine, the AviStart system will automatically perform a safety check to ensure the following conditions have been met: • Brake pedal is not depressed. • Engine and ignition are turned "OFF." • Hood is closed.
To Remote Start the Engine 1 . Press the green remote control START button for 1-2 seconds, 10-15 minutes before you enter your vehicle (this will allow the climate control time to heat or cool the interior.) The parking lights will flash 2 times, the engine will start and the parking lights will remain on as a visual indication that the engine is running. If you have a diesel engine, the AviStart will be programmed to start 15 seconds after the parking lights flash 2 times.
To Activate 1 . While the vehicle engine is running with the ignition key turned "ON," press the green remote control START button for 1-2 seconds. The parking lights will flash 2 times and stay on. (Make sure the vehicle is in "Park" and the parking brake is set.) 2 . Turn the ignition key "OFF" and the engine will stay running. 3 . Remove the ignition key and remote control and exit the vehicle. Remember to keep the ignition key and remote control in your possession and lock the doors.
User-Programmable Features All AviStart remote control programmable features are accomplished by turning the ignition key "ON" (or starting the engine) and flicking the valet switch on and off a preset number of times. The AviStart also allows you to add new remote controls in one step, delete lost or stolen remote controls or rearrange the factory preset remote control functions. 1 . Remove the system from Protected Valet Mode. Programming cannot be accessed while the system is in Protected Valet Mode. 2 .
Programming Table for Remote Controls Feature Factory Setting No. of beeps Secondary Action Remote Engine Start Green START Button 6 Press the green START Button. The piezo beeper will beep 1 time. Remote Engine Stop Red STOP Button 7 Press the red STOP Button. The piezo beeper will beep 2 times. One Step Remote Control Code Learning Green START Button 8 Press the green START Button. The piezo beeper will beep 1time. Instant Remote Control Code Deletion — 9 Wait 3 seconds.
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