Audiovox PRO 9246CH User Manual

Model PRO 9246CH

Owner's Manual

Active/Passive Operation

CONGRATULATIONS! Your purchase of this state-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 difference
between “protected” and “fully protected”

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 "MANUALL Y 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.
system can be configured for "Custom Code" operation. Confirm the override mode selected
on the last page of this manual, and familiarize yourself with the section on it's operation.

In order to provide the highest possible level of security to your vehicle, this

Valet Switch manual override is pre-selected from the factory,

FEATURES :

w 2 Three Button Programmable RF Transmitters (capable of accepting 4 transmitters)
w Separate Lock/Unlock Transmitter Buttons
w Four Channel Receiver
w Code Hopping Technology
w Selectable Manual Override Mode
w User Programmable Manual Override Code
w Active or Passive Arming Selectable
w Programmable Auto Lock On / Off
w Programmable Auto Unlock, Drivers, All, None
w Programmable Door Lock Pulse Duration 1 Second / 3.5 Seconds / 1 Sec, Dbl. 1 Sec
w Programmable Active or Passive Door Locks
w RF Inhibit with ignition on
w Interior Light Flasher (Arm/Disarm/Programming)
w Remote Trunk Release (must have electronic trunk release)
w LED Status Indicator Displays Arming, Armed, Disarmed & Valet

OPTIONS :

w Parking Light Flasher (Relay Required) (Arm/Disarm/Programming)
w Starter Disable (Relay Required)
w Horn Output (Relay Required)
w Multiple Vehicle Capable
w Remote Vehicle Starter
w Remote Power Window Roll Up
w Remote Garage Door Interface

Note: The "Arming" and "Disarming" references in this manual apply only to those vehicles

which have the optional starter inhibit relay installed, and take place when the vehicle
is locked and unlocked respectively.

Remote Keyless Entry

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NOTE: Because this system has an optional horn annunciation circuit, where light flash is

mentioned, the horn may also beep a tone pattern synonymous with the flash pattern of the
lights.

Locking / Arming (Active)

1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and close all doors.

2. Press and release the Lock button on the keychain transmitter. The doors will lock, the
LED will begin to flash slowly and the vehicle’s parking lamps will flash once, if the optional
parking light flasher was added. The horn will beep once if the optional horn annunciation
circuit was added.

Locking / Arming (Passive)

Passive (Automatic) arming and locking is a selectable feature and may not be activated in
your vehicle.

1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and close all doors.
Note: Automatic passive arming will not begin until all doors are closed, allowing passenger

to exit the vehicle at their convenience.

2. The LED will begin flashing rapidly, 30 seconds later the system is armed, the vehicle’s
parking lamps will flash one time, if the optional parking light flasher was added.

NOTE: The keyless entry control module can be programed to either;

A . Automatically lock the doors during step 2 above.

or....

B. Only lock the doors when step 3 is executed.

3. If you wish to Lock/Arm the system immediately, simply press and release the Lock button
on the keychain transmitter. The doors will lock, the LED will begin to flash and the vehicle’s
parking lamps will flash once, if the optional parking light flasher was added. The horn
will beep once if the optional horn annunciation circuit was added.

Protection While The System Is Armed

Whenever the system is armed, the vehicle’s starter will be bypassed (optional). If a thief
should attempt, the vehicle can not be started.

Unlocking / Disarming

1. As you approach the vehicle, press and release the Unlock button on the key chain
transmitter.

2. The LED will turn off, the vehicle’s parking lamps will flash 2 times, if the optional parking
light flasher was added, the doors will unlock, and the vehicle’s interior courtesy light will
turn on for approximately 20 seconds, indicating that the system is disarmed. The horn
will beep twice if the optional horn annunciation circuit was added.

Note: If the passive arming feature is activated in your vehicle, the LED will begin to flash

rapidly when the unlock button is pressed. Opening any door will suspend the arming
process.

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NOTE: If the optional 2-step unlock feature was installed, then only the driver's door will

unlock during step 1 above. To unlock all doors, press the unlock button of the
transmitter a second time.

3. Never attempt to disarm the system from a distance that prevents you from opening a door
within 30 seconds, when the system is programmed for passive arming as the system
will begin to re-arm until a door is opened. Opening the door will suspend the passive
arming cycle.

CAR FINDER:

As an added convenience, your system has the ability to flash the parking lights and sound
the vehicle's horn, (If these options have been added), on command from the transmitter.
This feature is particularly useful to help locate your vehicle in a crowded parking lot. To
access this feature, simply press and hold the Lock or Unlock button of your keychain
transmitter for three seconds. This mode will cancel automatically after 30 seconds, or
you can cancel it from the transmitter by pressing the same transmitter button again for
three seconds. This mode can also be canceled immediately, by pressing any button other
than the lock or unlock button.

VALET SWITCH

The valet switch allows you to temporarily bypass your system's security functions,
eliminating the need to hand your transmitter to parking attendants or garage mechanics.
When the system is in valet mode, the starter inhibit feature, if installed, is bypassed,
however the remote door locks will remain operational. To use the valet mode, the system
must first be disarmed either by using your keychain transmitter, or by manually overriding
the system.

1. Enter the vehicle, and turn the ignition key to the on position.

2. Press and hold the valet push-button switch until the dash mounted LED turns
on solid indicating that the valet mode has been entered successfully.

3. To return to normal operation, press and release the push-button switch any
time the ignition is on.

NOTE: Always remember to exit the valet mode to ensure that the vehicle remains

prote cte d at all times.

MANUALL Y OVERRIDING YOUR SYSTEM:

USING THE VALET SWITCH MANUAL OVERRIDE

Your Security System can be disarmed without the use of the keychain transmitter. This is
necessary, since you will need the ability to operate your vehicle if the transmitter is lost or its
battery fails. If your system has been selected for Valet Switch manual override as indicated
on the last page of this manual, to bypass the alarm system;

1. Open the vehicle door.

2. Turn the ignition key to the on position.

3. Within 5 seconds, press and release the valet push-button switch.

The system will enter the (bypassed) mode. You can now start and operate the vehicle
normally. Typically this override mode is used only if the transmitter has become inoperative.

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