User's Manual
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Continuation Mode:(Automatic transmission only)
While your vehicle is running with your key, if you press button
ii@
for 2 seconds,
you are now in the continuation mode. Your engine will continue running for the
preset time even if you take your key from the ignition.
This is for your quick stop at, for example, a grocery store.
Diagnosing problems with Auto-Start
If there is a problem in auto-starting your car, you will hear three chirps when you
attempt to auto-start the car. Wait for 2 seconds and the cause for the error will
be indicated by the number of times parking lights flash.
Shows the remainder of the engine running time.
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Error Number (# of times
parking lights flash)
Error Reason
Engine On
Key On
Door Open
Trunk Open
Brake On
Hood Open
Reservation Off (Manual Transmission Only)
Press Buttons
HiKiiiI@
fo
r 2 seconds to activate or deactivate the dual stage shock
sensor. The dual stage shock sensor will activate in 30 seconds after the MAGICAR
alarm mode is armed. When the dual shock sensor is engaged, the remote-pager
security alerts will be triggered by the following:
Light impact to your vehicle will activate the
first stage shock sensor
and the car siren will chirp 4 times in addition to the parking lights
flashing 4 times. The remote pager unit will beep and the hammer icon
shows up a couple of times
Heavy impact to your vehicle will activate the
second stage shock
sensor
and the car siren will chirp for 30 to 60 seconds and the parking
lights will flash for 30 to 60 seconds. The remote-pager will be notified
audibly and a hammer icon will blink in the GLO LCD.
Press Button
I
for a 1/2 second to turn off the second stage shock
sensor sirens and flashing lights.
Press Button
ii@
for 2 seconds to auto-start an automatic transmission engine.
Remember that a manual key in the ignition is required to drive the car.
In addition, the
anti-grind circuit
(this maybe an optional feature provided by
your installer) prevents you from re-cranking the starter on a remote-started vehicle.
Press Button
ii
for 2 seconds in order to turn off an auto-started car.
For manual transmission vehicles, please use reservation mode.
The engine will run 15 or 25 minutes (25 or 45 min for diesel) depending on preset
options at the time of installation and then shut off. If your remote-pager has a
problem starting the vehicle, CompuStar will try 2 additional times.
If the engine does not start after the third attempt, please call your authorized
CompuStar dealer.
Auto-Start Function
Dual Stage Shock Sensor
Reservation Mode
(manual transmission only)
In order to auto-start your manual transmission car, you must first set theMAGICAR
system to Reservation Mode before leaving your vehicle. The purpose
of Reservation Mode is to leave the transmission gear in the neutral position when
you leave your vehicle. Reservation mode is intended for use in MANUAL
TRANSMISSIONS ONLY and NOT FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
Reservation Mode must be engaged each and every time you leave your manual
transmission car in order to auto-start the vehicle.
Note :
The system is not recommended for vehicles with removable tops.
Important Requirements to activate Reservation Mode
ႫThe transmission must be in the NEUTRAL position.
ႫThe vehicle windows must be rolled up.
ႫDo not set the reservation mode with people in the vehicle.
ႫDo not auto-start the car with people in the vehicle.