ProStart CT-3471 TW - Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range

User Guide P.17
Option 1:
Level 1 (requires pressing the button 1X) Æ Multi car operation
Level 2 (requires pressing the
button 2X) Æ Basic features
Level 3 (requires pressing the
button 3X) Æ Customized features
Option 2 (by default):
Level 1 (requires pressing the button 1X) Æ Basic features
Level 2 (requires pressing the
button 2X) Æ Multi car operation
Level 3 (requires pressing the
button 3X) Æ Customized features
Option 3:
Level 1 (requires pressing the
button 1X) Æ Customized features
Level 2 (requires pressing the
button 2X) Æ Multi car operation
Level 3 (requires pressing the button 3X) Æ Basic features
Option 4:
Level 1 (requires pressing the button 1X) Æ Basic features
Level 2 (requires pressing the
button 2X) Æ Customized features
Level 3 (requires pressing the
button 3X) Æ Multi car operation
Example: If the multi-level feature was set to option 3, the setup would be as follows:
For “basic features”:
x To access the aux. 2 feature, the user needs to press on the button three (3) times followed
by the button.
x To access cold weather mode, the user needs to press on the button three (3) times
followed by the button.
TroubleshootingPoorTransmittingRange 
Many factors may affect the operating range of the transmitter. Some of these are:
• The condition of the battery in the transmitter.
• The operating environment (for example: downtown radio-frequency noise, airports, cellular
phone towers…)
• Metal: any type of metal will affect operating range. This includes the metal in the car.
• The shape of the vehicle can affect range as well; vans in general have an especially poor
range.
• The shape of the roof and A-pillars brings about considerable radio-frequency deflection (in
this case the signal from the remote control). As a result, the direction in which the vehicle is
facing in relation to the remote control can affect the range. Straight on – standing in front of
the vehicle – generally gives you the greatest range; the second best performance is from the
back. Using the remote control from either side of the vehicle will usually give the lowest
range.
• The range will be significantly lower in a crowded parking lot than in open space.
• Always hold the transmitter high, approximately at shoulder height. Holding the transmitter
against your chin will also increase your range: your head acts as an antenna.