Audiovox APS-597 User Manual
Model APS-597
Owner’s Manual
4 Button Remote Security System
IMPORTANT !
system is equipped with selectable manual override circuitry. It is possible that you will need
to manually override your security system if the transmitter becomes lost, or inoperative due
to battery failure. Reading the sections on "MANUALLY OVERRIDING YOUR SYSTEM" is
necessary to fully understand the procedure required to enable your vehicle in such
situations. In addition, the chart on the last page of this manual has a section for the particular
features and options installed in your vehicle as well as the override method selected.
Valet Switch manual override is pre-selected from the factory,
can be configured for "Custom Code" operation. Confirm the override mode selected on the
last page of this manual, and familiarize yourself with the selection on it's operation.
FEATURES :
w 1 Five Button Programmable RF Transmitters
w 1 Five Button Programmable Transceiver
w Five Channel Receiver (Capable Of Accepting Up To 4 Transmitters)
w Code Hopping Technology
w Selectable Manual Override Mode
w Remote Panic in all modes
w Protected Valet
w User Programmable Manual Override Code
w 7 Function LED (Light Emitting Diode) - Arm / Disarm / Zone 1, 2, 3 / Valet / Arming
w Intrusion Alert with Memory
w Audible Arm / Disarm / Defective Zone / Tamper Confirmation
w Instant Siren Activation
w Starter Disable
w Additional Engine Immobilizer Output (optional relay required)
w True Last Door Arming (hardwire only)
w Defective Zone By-Pass
w Hardwire or Voltage Sense Selectable
w Active or Passive Arming Selectable
w Programmable Auto Lock On / Off
w Programmable Auto Unlock On / Off
w Programmable Door Lock Pulse Duration 1 Second / 3.5 Seconds/1 Sec L/ Dbl. U/L
w Programmable Active or Passive Door Locks
w User Programmable Permanent Chirp Delete
w On Command RF Chirp Delete from Transmitter
w 6 Tone Multi Tone Siren
w RF Inhibit with ignition on
w Parking Light Flasher
w Plug In Dual Stage Shock Sensor
OPTIONS:
w Remote Trunk Release ( must have electronic trunk release )
w Remote Keyless Entry ( must have power door locks )
w Multiple Vehicle Capable
w Remote Starter
w Remote Power Window Roll Up
w Remote Garage Door Interface
w Two Step Unlock Configurable
w Headlight Illumination During Arming, Disarming, Or Both
with Dual Stage Shock Sensor
In order to provide the highest possible level of security to your vehicle, this
however, the system
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YOUR “ Code Hopping “ TRANSMITTERS
The transmitters included with your new security system use the most advanced and secure form of radio frequency transmission available on any
current automotive security system. Some of today’s sophisticated auto
thieves use a device known as a code grabber, which will receive and store
the signal from your keychain transmitter, and retransmit at a later time to
disarm your system.
Y our anti code hopping transmitters will change their signal every time the
button is pressed, so when a thief grabs then retransmits your signal, the
alarm system
If your transmitter button is pressed more than fifty times while it is out of
range of the vehicle ( children playing with your keys ), the transmitter will
not operate when you return to the vehicle and will need to be realigned to
the receiver. To do this, simply press the lock button two times within a one
second time period. The system will now respond to that transmitter each
time a button is pressed.
NOTE: Your system has the option of using a siren, the vehicle horn, or both
Y our System is also packaged with a two way confirming transmitter
beeps.
2) Press the Trunk/Key button until Homepage Select Set appears.
3) Press "F" to display the selections of text or icons.
4) Use the Trunk/Key or Option buttons to toggle between text or icon
modes.
5) Use the "F" key to select.
6) Press the "F" button for 5 seconds to exit the program mode.
Other features that are selectable or programmable on your two way
transmitter are:
(a) Alarm Trigger History (Will display the last 4 trigger events)
(b) Y ou can assign a Name for a output channel function
(c) Y ou can personalize the Homepage to display name, or have the digital
clock displayed
will not
respond.
for the sounding device. Where the siren is referenced below, the
horn or both may in fact chirp, or beep.
shown left which can be set for Icon mode or text mode to
indicate the function and status of your vehicle.
To change modes, press and hold the "F" button for 5
seconds. This puts the transmitter into the program mode.
The program modes lets you make selections by pressing
the Trunk/Key Icon button to scroll up, or the Option button
to scroll down. Once you come to the selection of choice,
press the "F" button to select the option, and then use the
Trunk/Key , Option, or lock/unlock buttons to toggle between
choices.
Example: To change between text or icon modes, do the
following:
1) Press the "F" button for 5 seconds until the transmitter
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(d) Y ou can select Icon Mode or Text mode
(e) Y ou can select Language of text from English, Spanish or French
(f) Set the temperature readout to display in "Fahrenheit or Celsius
(Available on certain model remote start units)
(g) Set the melody for the Alarm Clock
(h) Y ou can set the unit to provide a Tone, or Vibrate upon activation
(i) Y ou can set the Countdown Timer
(j) You can set the Alarm Clock
(k) You can set the Clock
Y our transmitter has a battery indicator that is shown in the upper right
corner of the screen as shown below. This icon indicates a new
battery shown with 3 bars. As the battery deteriorates, the bars will
disappear. 1 bar indicates the battery should be replaced. Replace battery
with a fresh 1.5V AAA battery and dispose of the used battery properly .
Other icons that will be displayed at times when certain functions and
features are active in the vehicle or on the remote:
Range Indicator. The range indicator will have bars to the side of the
icon if the unit is out of range.
Vibrate Mode On, this icon will be displayed if you select vibrate
instead of tones. Locate vibrate/tone select in the transmitter program
section and set for vibrate.
Alarm Clock. This icon will be toggled on and off when the "F" +
Trunk/Key buttons are pressed simultaneously. The feature must be
set in the feature selection menu of the transmitter.
Count Down Timer . This icon is toggled on and off by pressing the "F"
+ Option buttons simultaneously . The feature must be set for a time in
the feature selection menu of the transmitter.
Parking Meter Count Down Timer .
The transmitter has a built in timer that can count down from 10, 20, 30,
60, 90, or 120 minutes. This feature is useful when parking the vehicle in a
metered parking lot. If the time on the parking meter is 30 minutes, you
can set the count down timer to 20 minutes. The transmitter will emit a
beep tone when the timer expires to remind you to get back to your vehicle.
To use the parking meter timer, Press the "F" + Option buttons more than
one time. Once activated the Count Down Timer as described above.
Activating the "F" + Option a second time will set the parking meter count
down to 10 minutes, a third time will set it to 20 minutes, a fourth time will
set it to 30 minutes, etc... up to 120 minutes, then the cycle will repeat,
countdown activation, 10 minutes, 20 minutes and so on. Once you stop
at a setting, the unit will count down and when it reaches the set time will
alert you with a beep tone as a reminder that you have to get back to the
vehicle.
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Power Save Feature. Press the "F" and Lock buttons simultaneously to
toggle this feature on and off. With this mode on, the battery in the
transmitter will go into a power down mode when the unit is disarmed.
24 Hour start Timer . This icon is displayed when the 24 hour start timer
is activated. Press the option+lock buttons simultaneously for 3
second. The transmitter will beep and display the 24 hr timer. The vehicle
will start automatically when the time set is reached. (See chart for time
toggle this feature on of off, from the Locked/Armed mode, press the Option
and Lock buttons simultaneously . (Only available on certain remote start
models).
Throughout this manual you will find screen shots where they apply if using
the two way transmitter. If using the one way transmitter while the two way
transmitter is within range of the vehicle, the two way transmitter will update
it's screen.
the preferred setting.
settings). Pressing this button combination a second time
will toggle this feature off. Note the transmitter must be within
range of the vehicle to set this feature and within range to
cause the vehicle to start at the preset time. The unit will
start at the prescribed time once only . This function must be
selected each time you want the vehicle to start. T o activate
this function, (a) Turn the ignition switch off. (b) Within 10
seconds of step (a), depress and hold the brake pedal, while
pressing the key icon transmitter button 2 times. (c) the unit
will emit 2 chirps, the transmitter will beep and the start timer
icon on the display will remain on. (Only available on certain
remote start models).
T emperature Start Mode. This icon will appear when the
temp start mode is activated. The vehicle will start one
time automatically when the temperature reaches 0*. Caution,
Be certain vehicle is outside before activating this mode. T o
When the Lock button on the transmitter is pressed and the
command is received and acted upon by the unit in the vehicle,
the vehicle doors will lock and the alarm system will arm. The two
way transmitter, if within range of the vehicle, will beep once, and
display locked and armed either in text or by icons dependent on
When the Unlock button on the transmitter is pressed and the
command is received and acted upon by the unit in the vehicle,
The two way transmitter, if within range of the vehicle will beep twice. And
display unlocked and disarmed in text or by icons dependent on the
preferred setting.
the vehicle doors will unlock and the alarm system will disarm.
When the Trunk button on the transmitter is pressed for three seconds
and the command is received and acted upon, if the trunk release
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option is installed, the vehicle's trunk will open. The two way transmitter, if within
range, will display the trunk opened in text or by the icon as shown.
ARMING THE SYSTEM - ACTIVE
1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle and close all doors, hood lid and trunk lid.
2. Press and release the Lock button on the keychain transmitter.
þ Dash mounted LED begins to flash slowly.
þ Parking Lights flash one time.
þ Siren sounds one chirp.
If the siren/horn sounds 3 chirps, then you have left a door, trunk, or hood lid ajar.
Simply close the opened entry point to provide full protection. If the siren "chirped"
three times, sometime after arming, the exclusive delayed dome light learn circuit
has been programmed and the system detected a open entry point after the
learned delay expired. Again, closing the hood, trunk, or doors will correct the
problem and you do not need to disarm the system to make the correction. If the
siren/horn did not sound when arming, then the chirps have been turned off and
you should refer to the section titled "ELIMINA TING THE ARM/DISARM CHIRPS" in
this manual.
o Doors Lock - Optional
o Headlight Illumination - Optional
SILENT ARMING - ACTIVE (Must be activated during programming)
1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and close all doors, hood lid, and trunk lid.
2. Press and hold the Lock button on the keychain transmitter for 2 seconds.
þ Dash mounted LED begins to flash slowly.
þ Parking Lights flash one time.
þ Siren will not sound.
If the siren "chirped" three times, sometime after arming, the exclusive delayed
dome light learn circuit has been programmed and the system detected a open
entry point after the learned delay expired. Closing the hood, trunk, or doors will
correct the problem and you do not need to disarm the system to make the correction.
o Doors Lock - Optional
o Headlight Illumination - Optional
ARMING THE SYSTEM - P ASSIVE ( AUTOMATIC ) (Must be activated during programming)
1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and close and lock all doors, hood lid and
trunk lid.
þ Dash mounted LED begins to flash rapidly, indicating 30 second passive
arming has begun.
2. Opening any protected entry point during the 30 second passive arming cycle
will immediately suspend automatic arming and the 30 second passive
arming cycle will restart when all doors are closed. At the end of the passive
arming cycle;
þ Dash mounted LED begins to flash slowly.
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