Audiovox APS-511C manual

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    128-6802 1 OF 12 Model APS-51 1C Owner ’s Manual 4 Button Remote Security System with Dual Stage Shock Sensor IMPORT ANT ! In order to provide the highest possible level of security to your vehicle, this system is equipped with selectable manual override circuitry . It is possible that you will need to manually override your security system if th[...]

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    128-6802 2 OF 12 Page 2 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 s[...]

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    128-6802 3 OF 12 Page 3 SILENT ARMING - ACTIVE 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" t[...]

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    128-6802 4 OF 12 Page 4 þ Whenever the system is armed, the dash mounted LED indicator will slowly flash. This serves as a visual deterrent to the potential thief. The LED is a very low current bulb and will not cause the vehicle’s battery to drain, even when left unattended for extended periods. þ Whenever the system is triggered, the vehicle?[...]

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    128-6802 5 OF 12 Page 5 SILENT DISARMING 1. As you approach the vehicle, press and hold the Unlock button on the keychain transmitter for 2 seconds. þ Dash mounted LED turns off. If passive arming was selected during the installation, then the LED will start flashing rapidly , indicating that the system is re-arming automatically . Open any door t[...]

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    128-6802 6 OF 12 Page 6  If the LED is flashing two times...pause...two times...pause...etc., then an intrusion attempt was made to a hood or trunk pin switch that was added to the system, or to a light activated entry point if the alarm was installed using the voltage sensing feature.  If the LED is flashing three times...pause...three times[...]

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    128-6802 7 OF 12 Page 7 Programming Y our Custom Override Code: Unlike override switches easily found, and defeated, this security system allows the consumer to program a personal override code, offering a higher level of security . T o take advantage of this option, programmable feature # 10 must be selected for the Custom Code Option. Consult you[...]

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    128-6802 8 OF 12 Page 8 Custom Code Programming Example: T o Change the code from the factory pre-assigned code of 1 1 to “52” you would do the following: 1. Disarm the system by use of the transmitter , or by use of the emergency override sequence. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the on position. 3. Within 10 seconds, press and release the vale[...]

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    128-6802 9 OF 12 two seconds. If you find the normal arming and disarming chirps annoying, they can be turned off permanently , eliminating the need to hold the ARM / DISARM button for two seconds. T o do this, 1. Turn the ignition key on then off. 2. Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet push button switch three times. 3. If the chirps we[...]

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    128-6802 10 OF 12 ADDITIONAL REMOTE FUNCTION ( CHANNEL 4 ) This security system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number of different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel are: o Remote Trunk Release o Remote Car Starter o Remote Window Closure o Remote Garage Door Interface T o activate the optional[...]

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    128-6802 11 OF 12 APS-51 1C SYSTEM FUNCTIONS A T A GLANCE DASH LED INDICA TORS RAPID FLASHING = P ASSIVE ARMING SLOW FLASHING = ARMED OFF = DISARMED ON SOLID = V ALET MODE 3 FLASH...P AUSE = INTRUSION ZONE 3 2 FLASH...P AUSE = INTRUSION ZONE 2 1 FLASH...P AUSE = INTRUSION ZONE 1 SIREN CHIRP INDICA TORS *1 CHIRP = A RM *2 CHIRPS = DISARM 3 CHIRPS = [...]

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    128-6802 12 OF 12 © 2003 Audiovox Electronic Corporation, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788 128-6802 Page 12[...]