Audiovox APS-300R Owner's Manual

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Model APS-300R

Owner's Manual

Active I Passive Operation

Remote Control Automotive Security System

CONGRATULATIONS! Your purchase of this statc-of-the-art security system expresses
a deep concern for the security of your vehicle, its contents, and passengers. To fully

appreciate the many functions and safeguards incorporated in this system. please spend a few
minutes reading this manual. You may fInd unexpected features that could mean the
diff~nce between "protected" and "fully protected".

FEATURES AND AVAILABLE opnoNs:

.User Programmable Transmitters offer 1/2 Million Different Codes
.Instant Arming and Disarming with .Remote Keychain Transmitter

e-- .Power Door Locks are remotely Locked and Unlocked when the system is anned .sarmed

.The Vehicle's Starter is Disabled whenever the Alann is Armed
.A Concealed Valet/Emergency Disann Switch will by-pass the Alann in the event your

Transmitter is lost, or if you wish to deactivate the Alann for Service Work

.Programmable Active/Passive Arming Capability
.Programmable 6 Tone (Multi Tone) Siren included
.Visual L.E.D. AmIiDisann indicator with Audible "chirp" confumation
.The Vehicle's Parking Lights Flash when Arming, Disarming, and Alann Sounding
.The interior courtesy lights will illuminate when the system is remotely di5am1ed. providing both

convenien dded "ty to the passengers.

.ble Auto Lock/U oc VIa e 19IUtion key
.7 Fllnctlon Das oun cator

.Remote Keychain Panic allows AIann Activation in Emergencies at distances up to 75 feet from

the vehicle

.Intrusion Alert with Three Zone Monitoring lets you know When aOO How the Alann was Activated

in your Absence

.Channel 2 from the keychain transmitter trips an on-board tntnk release relay which is compatible

with most factory installed electronic trunk release systems

.An Additional Radio Frequency Channel is Built into the Keychain Transmitter to allow the use of

the Following Optional Accessories;

.Remote Starter -This device allows you to start the vehicle. with the push of a

button, from inside your home. A great feature on those cold winter mornings!
(available for fuel injected, automatic transmission vehicles only)

.Garage Door Interface -This device allows you to activate your garage door opener

via the Alann Keychain Transmitter

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YOUR KEYCHAIN TRANSMITTE!!.§:

The transmitters included with this security system are pre-programmed at the factory. with
buUOn assigmnents (channels) prioritized in a standard format. You can select which
transmitter button controls a particular fuoctiOD, (seethe transmitter programming guide).
This manual explains the operation of the system assuming that the transmiuerbuttoos are
prioritized in their standard, factory pre-set format.

~G THE SYSTEM (CHANNEL I) : AC!!y!-

1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and close and~~ hood, and tnmk.

2. Press and ~Icasc the largcr ARMING button on the keychain transmitter. The siren will
"chirp" once, the vehicle's parking lights will flash once, the doors will lock, and the dash

mounted L.E.D. will begin to slowly flash.

w ARNING! Excessive pressure on the transmitter buttons will damage the
Internal components on the circuit board. All that is required is a light push to the
button.

NOTE: If the siren "chirped" three times when ARMING, then one of the entry points
(hood.trunk, doors) has been left opened. Closing the hood, trunk, or doors will conect

the problem. and you do not need to disamt the system to make the correction.

ARMING THE SYSTEM (CHANNEL I) : p ASSIVE

1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and close and lock a11 doors, hood, and trunk.

2. The dash mounted L.RD. wilt begin to flash rapidly, indicating that the System is
automatically (passive) arming. As an added convenience, the automatic passive arming

will not begin until all doors and trunk lid are closed, allowing passengers to exit the
vehicle at their convenience.

3. In 30 seconds, you will hear a single short "chirp" from the siren. and the vehicle'sg
lamps will flash one time, indicating the system is ARMED. At this time, the dash

mounted L.E.D. will begin to flash slowly, providing a visual indication that the system
is fully ARMED.

OPTION NOTE: The alanD control module can be programmed to...

a) Automatically lock the doors during step 3 above or,
b) Only lock the doors when step 4 below is executed

4. If you wish to arm the system immediately, simply press and release the larger ARMING
button on the keychain transmitter. The siren will "chirp" once, the vehicle's parking
lamps will flash once, the doors will lock, and the dash mounted L.E.D. will bc.-gin to
slowly flash.

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PROTEcrlON WHILE THE SYSTEM IS ARMED:

Opening any door, hood or tnmk will cause the al3IDl to immediately sound. The siren

will continue to sound for 60 seconds. then Stop and automatically re-3IDl the vehicle.
If the potential thief left a door opened, the siren will sound for three 60 second cycles,
then re-3IDl and ignore the opened door.

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2. Whenever the system is anned, the Red dash mounted L.E.D. indicator will slowly flash.
This serves as a visual detenent to the potential thief. The LE.D. is a very low current
bulb, and will DOt cause the vehicle's battery to drain, even when left unaueoded for
extelK1ed periods.

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3. Whenever the system is triggered. the vehicle's parking lights will flash for the 60 second
alam1 cycle, attracting added visual attention to the vehic)~,

4. Whenever the system is triggered, the interior COurtesy lights will flash for the duration
of the full alaIm cycle.

s. Whenever the system is armed. the vehicle's starter will be bypassed If a thief should

choose to ignore the siren, the vehicle can not be started.

DISARMING THE SYSTEM (CHANNEL I) :

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I. As you approach the vehicle, press and release the larger ARMING button on the keychain

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2. The siren will "chixp" 2 times, the vehicle's parking lamps will flash two times, the doors
will unlock. and the vehicle's interior counesy light will turn on for approximately 30
seconds, indicating the system is DISARMED.

NOTE: If the optional2-step unlock feature was installed, then only the driver's door
will unlock during Step 2 above. To disann the a1ann and unlock all doors. press the
transmitter button two times within three seconds. The alann will disarm. and all doors
will unlock..

3A. AcnVE : The dash mounted L.E.D. will turn off, and remain offuntil the system is re-

armed.

3B. PASSIVE : Never attempt to disann the system from a distance that prevents you from

opening a door within 30 seconds. Since the system is programmed for pasive arming,

it will begin to re-arm until a door is opened. Opening the door will suspend the pa3sivC'

am1ing cycle.

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