Code Alarm CA 6550 User Manual

PROFESSIONAL

SERIES

CA 6550

Owner ’s Guide

2 Way LCD Vehicle Security and

Remote Start System

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 Your Remote Control ...............................................................3

Arming the Security System ............................................................3

Passive Arming Bypass ...................................................................3

Bypassing the Shock Sensor ..........................................................3

Hidden Alarm Function......................................................................3

Disarming the Security System........................................................3

Two Stage Door Unlock (optional) ...................................................4

Valet Mode ........................................................................................ 4

Manually Overriding the Security System .......................................4

Activating Trunk Release (optional) ................................................ 4

Activating Optional AUX 1 (optional) ...............................................4

Using the Progressive Car Finder Feature......................................5

Using the Personal Protection Alarm ...............................................5

Eliminating Arm / Disarm Notification Chirps....................................5

Car Jack Mode .................................................................................. 5

Using Your Remote Vehicle Starter .................................................6

Remote Starting Your Vehicle .......................................................... 6

Entering Your Vehicle while it is Running via Remote Start ...........6

Preheating or Precooling the Vehicle’s Interior............................... 6

Using the “Quick-Stop” Feature ....................................................... 6

Operating the 2 / 3 Hour Start Up Timer Mode ................................7

Turbo Timer Mode (optional) ......... . . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . ...............7

Operating the Daily Start Timer ........................................................ 8

Remote Start Safety Features ......................................................... 8

LED and Siren/Horn Indications .........................................................9

Additional 2-Way LCD Remote Control Functions ...................... 10

LCD Remote Control ICON’s ............................................................12

Transmitter Button Functions .........................................................13

Replacing Remote Control Batteries .............................................15

Warranty Information .........................................................................17

Using Your Remote Control

Arming the Security System

To arm the system, exit the vehicle, close all doors, then press the button. The parking lights will flash 2 times, indicating the system is armed, has locked the doors (if equipped and connected) and activated the starter disable feature. The LED status indicator will blink steadily, once per second.

NOTE: The system is defaulted with Silent Choice enabled, which requires a second press of the button to activate an audible arming response from the vehicle.

Passive Arming Bypass

If passive arming is enabled on your system, while the system is disarmed, press

+ , the system will respond with 1 chirp and the LED will turn on. The security system will remain in this temporally bypassed state for as long as you wish. To exit passive bypass, press the or button and the system will return to normal status.

Bypassing The Shock Sensor

To arm the system and ignore the shock sensor press button, then within 5 seconds press + , the system will respond with 1 long chirp.

NOTE: The system will only change the shock sensor setting for one arm cycle and will be defaulted back to normal operation the next time the system is armed.

Hidden Alarm Function

Press the button first, within 3 seconds press the button to activate the hidden alarm function. The security system will arm with “Hidden Alarm Function” in which the siren / horn will be silenced if the system is triggered.

Disarming the Security System

To disarm the system press the button. The parking lights will flash 1 time, indicating the system is disarmed and has unlocked the doors (if equipped and connected).

NOTE: The system is defaulted with Silent Choice enabled, which requires a second press of the button to activate an audible arming response from the vehicle.

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

Two Stage Door Unlock (Optional)

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

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 LED will light solid indicating that the system is in valet mode.

When valet mode is activated the status LED will light solid, and all security and remote start 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 LED will turn off indicating that the system has exited valet mode.

Manually Overriding the Security System

Your system can be disarmed without the use of the transmitter. This is necessary, since you will need the ability to operate your vehicle if the transmitter is lost or its battery fails. To by-pass the alarm system;

1. Open the vehicle door. The alarm will sound.

2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.

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

The alarm system will stop sounding and enter the (by-passed) mode. You can now start and operate the vehicle normally.

Activating the Trunk Release Feature (Optional)

If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds will open the vehicle’s trunk or hatch.

Activating Optional AUX 1 (Optional)

If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing the and buttons 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 Progressive Car Finder Feature

Press the button to locate your vehicle. The system will sound 5 times at low volume, increasing in volume each time the button is pressed.

Using the Personal Protection Alarm (Panic)

Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to activate the personal protection alarm. During panic mode, the normal function of the transmitter buttons will be suspended. The transmitter’s and buttons can be used to lock and unlock the door (if the option is installed). To stop the alarm, press and hold the button on the transmitter again for 3 seconds. The system will automatically stop after 30 seconds.

Eliminating Arm / Disarm Notification Chirps

System ARM/DISARM chirps can be toggled ON or OFF without entering the programming feature banks.

1. Turn the ignition ON then OFF.

2. Press and release the valet/programming button 3 times. The system will respond with 1 chirp for ON or 2 chirps for OFF.

Car Jack Mode

This feature must be turned on in system programming, please consult your installing dealer.

Triggering Car Jack mode: While the ignition is ON and press and hold + for 2 seconds, the parking lights will flash 1 time and the system will act as follows;

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 STA TE UNTIL THE BA TTERY IS DEPLETED.

OVERRIDE THE SYSTEM TO TURN OFF CAR JACK MODE: Turn the ignition OFF then On and press the valet button within 10 seconds.

Using Your Remote Vehicle Starter

Remote Starting Your Vehicle

To activate the remote vehicle start function, press and release the button 2 times within 2 seconds. The system will sound, the parking lights will flash 1 time and the system will check the vehicle to ensure it is safe to start. If all safety parameters are correct, the vehicle will start within 5 seconds. The vehicle’s parking lights will turn on (or flash depending on system settings) as a visual indication that the vehicle has started and is running. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to turn the vehicle off.

If your vehicle stalls or does not start, the system will pause 5 seconds, then try 2 more times to start the vehicle (a total of 3 attempts). The system will pause 5 seconds between each start attempt. If the vehicle does not start after the 3rd attempt, the system will abort the remote vehicle start process.

Entering the Vehicle while it is Running via Remote Vehicle Start

1. Unlock the vehicle’s doors.

2. Enter the vehicle. DO NOT PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL!

3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn to the ON or RUN position.

4. Press the brake pedal. The remote vehicle starter will disengage and the vehicle will operate normally.

Preheating or Precooling the Vehicle’s interior

Before exiting the vehicle, set the temperature controls to the desired setting and operation. After the system starts the vehicle, the heater or air conditioner will activate and heat or cool the vehicle’s interior to your setting.

Using the “Quick-stop” Feature

If you want to make a short stop and keep your vehicle running (to keep the interior warm or cool), the quick-stop feature allows you to do this while keeping your vehicle secure and your keys with you.

To engage quick stop:

1. Stop the vehicle and place the transmission in PARK.

2. With your foot off the brake pedal, press and release the button 2 times within 2 seconds. The LED will flash 3 times to confirm quick stop is entered.

3. Remove the keys from the ignition and exit the vehicle. Press the button to lock the vehicle’s doors if desired.

Note: Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle when using the quick-stop feature.

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