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Telestart transmitters up to 03/2007: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Telestart Transmitter Button
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Item Description
1 Aerial
2 ON button
3 OFF button
4 MODE button
5 Indicator lamp for independent ventilation/independent heating function
6 Indicator lamp for status indicator

Switching on/off: 

  1. Press button 4 until LED 5 lights up
  2. Within 5 seconds, press the desired button:- To switch on: button 2 - To switch off: button 3
  3. LED 6 confirms switching on/off with rapid flashing

If the independent ventilation or heater is switched on with the remote control, the interior lights come on briefly as confirmation. Due to reception, the mean range is approx. 150 m. The range is most favorable when the aerial is facing upwards and is held up. The range deteriorates when the aerial is touched or is held towards the vehicle up.