Code Alarm CA 170 User Manual

Remote Vehicle Control System

CA 170

Owner's Manual

V ehicle Security System with Two

Way Confirming LCD Remote

Control

IMPORTANT NOTE: The operation of the Security and Convenience System as described in this manual is

applicable to most vehicles. However, due to the configuration of some vehicles, some functions AND/OR SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS may not apply. Please see your installing dealer for more information.

Table of Contents

Using Y our Remote Control .......................................................... 3

Arming the security system Passive Arming Hidden alarm function Disarming the security system Two stage door unlock* Automatic rearm Valet mode

Using Y our Remote Control, continued .................................... 4

Activating trunk release* Activating optional AUX 1* Using the car finder feature Using the personal protection alarm 2-car mode Anti-car jacking mode

Additional LCD Remote Control Features ............................... 5

LCD Icons and their Indications ............................................... 6

LED and Siren/Horn Indications ............................................... 7

Replacing Remote Control Batteries ....................................... 8

Emergency Override Procedure .............................................. 9

Warranty Information.............................................................. 10

* May require additional installation labor, components and installation cost

Using Your Remote Control

Arming the Security System

To arm the system, exit the vehicle, close all doors, then press the LOCK icon button on the remote control. The system will sound once and the parking lights will flash once, indicating the system is armed. The doors will also lock at this time (if equipped and connected). The status indicator (red warning light on the dash) will blink steadily, once per second. To arm the system silently, press the LOCK and UNLOCK icon buttons for 1 second. The parking lights will flash 1 time, indicating the system is armed, has locked the doors (if equipped and connected) and activated the starter disable feature. The status indicator (red warning light on the dash) will blink steadily, once per second.

Passive Arming Bypass

If passive arming is enabled on your system, while the system is disarmed, Press the TRUNK button twice, the system will respond with [1] chirp and the LED will turn “ON”. The security system will remain in this temporally by-passed state for as long as you wish. To exit passive by-pass, press the transmitter LOCK or UNLOCK button and the system will return to normal status.

Hidden Alarm Function

Press the TRUNK button first, within 3 seconds press the LOCK button to activate the hidden alarm function. The security system will arm and with “Hidden Alarm Function”. The siren / horn will be silenced even if the system is triggered while in the armed status but the 2-way remote will respond.

Disarming the Security System

To disarm the system press the UNLOCK icon button. The system will sound twice and the parking lights will flash twice, and the doors will unlock (if equipped and connected). To disarm the system silently, press the LOCK and UNLOCK icon buttons for 1 second. The parking lights will flash, indicating the system is disarmed and has unlocked the doors (if equipped and connected).

Two Stage Door Unlock (Optional)

If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing the UNLOCK icon button one time on the remote control will unlock only the driver’s door. Press UNLOCK again within three seconds to unlock the remaining doors.

Automatic Re-Arm

If this feature is enabled on your system, the security system will automatically re-arm itself 60 seconds after disarming with remote transmitter. The Automatic Re-Arm feature will cancel if any door is opened before the 60 second timer has elapsed.

Valet Mode

To engage valet mode:

1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.

2. Press and hold the emergency override button.

3. The red dashboard mounted LED will light solid indicating that the system is in valet mode.

When valet mode is activated the dash mounted status LED will light solid, and all security functions will be disabled.

To disengage valet Mode:

1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.

2. Press and release the emergency override button.

3. The red dashboard mounted LED will turn off indicating that the system hasexited valet mode.

*Throughout this manual, ‘press’ refers to pressing for less than 1 second; ‘press and hold’ refers to pressing for more than 2 seconds.

Using Your Remote Control, continued

Activating the Trunk Release Feature (Optional)

If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing and holding the TRUNK icon button on the remote control for 2 seconds will open the vehicle’s trunk or hatch.

Activating Optional AUX 1 (Optional)

If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing the LOCK and TRUNK icon buttons on the remote control simultaneously will activate an optional feature. This feature can be programmed for a wide range of functions like power window or sunroof automation, please consult your installing dealer to determine the functionality of your system.

Using the Car Finder Feature

When the system is armed press the LOCK icon button on the remote control to locate your vehicle. The system will sound 6 times and the parking lights will flash 12 times.

Using the Personal Protection Alarm (Panic)

Press and hold the LOCK icon button on the remote control for 3 seconds to activate the personal protection alarm. To stop the panic alarm press LOCK or UNLOCK on the transmitter one time. The system will automatically stop after 30 seconds.

2 Car Mode

It is possible to program your remote transmitter to operate 2 vehicles with a CA 170 installed in each. To active 2 car mode first enter TRANSMITTER FUNCTION MODE by pressing and holding the TRUNK and STAR buttons for 3 seconds, the transmitter will give a loud beep, then press and

release the ” #2. NOTE: The transmitter must first be programmed to the second vehicle.

Car Jack Mode

ACTIVE Car Jack mode: With ignition ON press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for 2 seconds. The parking lights will turn on for 1.5 seconds to indicate Car Jack mode has been entered.

PASSIVE Car Jack mode: Turn the ignition ON, Car Jack mode is automatically entered. TRIGGERING Car Jack mode: Car Jack mode will be triggered when a door is opened then closed.

When Car Jack mode is on and the system will act as follows;

OVERRIDE THE SYSTEM TO TURN OFF CAR JACK MODE: Turn the ignition OFF then On and press the valet button within 10 seconds. NOTE: If you have activated the password pin code you will need to use your pin code to override Car Jack mode. (see your dealer about the password pin code feature).

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1. 50 seconds after being triggered the siren will chirp for 15 seconds, during this 15 seconds you will be alerted to push the valet button to turn off Car Jack mode. If Car Jack

mode is not turned off at this time it will advance to the next step.

2. Following the 15 second chirps (total time now 65 seconds) the siren will go into full sound and the parking lights will start flashing.

3. 90 seconds after trigger in, addition to the siren and parking lights, the system will activate the starter kill. THE SYSTEM WILL REMAIN IN THIS STATE UNTIL THE BA TTER Y IS DEPLETED.

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