Cobra AK4169, AK4218 Owner's Manual

Vehicle Security System

AK4169 / AK4218

Owner’s Manual

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Please read this manual thoroughly before using the Vehicle Security System.

Always keep the owner’s manual in the vehicle

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of this Cobra vehicle security system which has been
designed and manufactured to comply with the highest automotive standards utilising the
latest technology for total reliability.

Please read this manual to obtain the full benefits of the alarm system.
We recommend that you keep this manual in the vehicle’s glove compartment for easy
access in the event of an emergency.

Should you have any concerns or require further information regarding this product, please
contact your nearest Cobra or Toyota Dealer.

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Content: Page:

INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................3

1. PERSONAL PIN CODE ..........................................................................................4

2. ARM / DISARM ...................................................................................................5

3. FEATURES .......................................................................................................10

4. CAR FINDER ....................................................................................................14

5. TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................................................15

6. GLOSSARY ......................................................................................................16

7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ..............................................................................17

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INTRODUCTION:

There are two variations of vehicle security systems and they operate using one of the
following highly secure remote controls:

 Original Toyota key remote (Alarms: AK4218, ACS71-89020, ACS71-89020-CS & ACS71-

75030)

 Alarm (Cobra) remote control (Alarms: AK4169, ACS71-89030 & ACS71-89030-CS)

To programme extra remotes for either alarm systems, please contact your nearest Toyota
or Cobra dealer.

The protection of your vehicle is assured by interior movement sensors and the alarm
system is self-protected against system attack. During an alarm, the alarm siren will sound
and the vehicle hazard lights will flash.

Product functions

The alarm system performs the following functions:

 Perimetric protection (doors, boot and bonnet)
 Interior and window breakage protection (by ultrasonic sensors)
 Alarm system tampering protection
 Protection against unauthorised starting of the engine
 Digital high powered siren with battery back-up
 Acoustic and visual alarm signalisation
 Alarm system status and diagnostic indication light (LED)
 Optional protection features can be added (inclination sensor and/or PIR sensor).

Alarm operation

The alarm is activated in the following situations:

 A locked door or boot is opened in any way other than using either the alarm system OE

key remote or alarm (Cobra) remote control

 The bonnet is opened while the vehicle is locked
 The intrusion sensor is activated (when the sensor detects something moving inside the

vehicle or a window is broken)

 The vehicle battery terminal is disconnected while the alarm system is armed.

Remarks

The intrusion sensor may be activated (triggered) by any of the following:

 Dangling accessories
 Automatic or high pressure car washes
 The impact of hail, lighting strikes or other kinds of impact or continuous vibrations
 Any partially open window, door ajar or sliding roof.

Note:

- The intrusion sensor can be by-passed (deactivated), see chapter, 2.4. Arming without

intrusion sensor

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1. Personal PIN code

The alarm system utilises a unique 4 digit personal identification number “PIN” code.
The PIN code facilitates the alarm programming, manual arm / disarm and emergency
override operation in case the remote control stops working.

The unique PIN code is printed on a PIN code card (credit card size) and has initially been
placed in the vehicles document wallet.

You should keep this card always with you. Do not leave it the vehicle.

If you have lost or want to change the PIN code, please contact your nearest Cobra or
Toyota dealer.

To enter the PIN code

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Press the button on the LED push button the number of times that
corresponds to the first digit of the PIN code (press with a maximum of 1.5
seconds between one press and the next).
If the LED is already on when the button is pressed, it will go out.

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Wait for the LED to flash indicating that the next digit can be entered.

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Repeat the process for all four digits.

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2. Arm / Disarm

(AK4218, ACS71-89020, (AK4169, ACS71-89030, ACS71-89030-CS)

ACS71-8920-CS & ACS71-75030)

The alarm system will be armed when the vehicle is Locked and disarmed when the vehicle
is unlocked using the remote control.

2.1. To ARM the alarm system

Important:

To prevent false alarm, check that there is no one in the vehicle and that all windows and
sliding roofs are fully closed before locking the vehicle (see chapter 2.4. Arm without

intrusion sensor).

Action

Hazard light indication

Alarm status light (LED)

Remote control: Press

the lock button once.

Flashes once

ON for 30 seconds, then
starts flashing at a steady
rate

Note:

- The vehicle LED blinks to inform you that the immobiliser is set (not linked to the alarm
system).

- If any door is not securely closed, 10 short beeps will sound (vehicle may not lock, but
alarm system will be armed) and the door switch will be deactivated until the door is
properly closed.

- The system will be armed 30 seconds after the lock button is pressed (pre-arm time).

- If the remote key is not working the system can be armed using the PIN code (see
chapter 1, PIN code).

Unlock button

Lock button