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    1 Owner's Manual Remote V ehic le Contr ol System IMPORT ANT NOTE: The oper ation of the Securityand Con v enience System as described in this manual is applicable to most vehicles. However, due to the configuration of some vehicles, some functions AND/OR SAFETY PRECA UTIONS may not apply . Please see your installing dealer for more informatio[...]

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    2 Features and Benefits of the Code Alarm CA-140 TM ....................... 3 Using Y our Remote T ransmitter .............................................. 5 Arming the Security System Pre-arm Mode Disarming the Security System Attempted Intrusion Identification Disabling the IT -s TM Interior Theft Sensor ............................... 6 T wo-St[...]

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    3 Features and Benefits of the Code Alarm CA-140 TM Two Easy-to-Use Weather-Resistant Remote Controls The remote controls included with the Code Alarm CA-140 TM (1 two- wa y tranceiver , 1 one-wa y transmitter)utilize durab le, moisture resistant cases and sealed rubber buttons for reliability and long life. Rolling code technology prevents the tra[...]

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    4 Personal Protection Features Remote P anic Alar m, Headlight Control, Illuminated Entr y , and Car Finder are among an array of features that enhance personal saf ety . **May require additional componets and/or labor . Remote Keyless Entry The Code Alarm CA-140 TM conveniently locks and unlocks vehicle doors and opens the trunk or hatch by remote[...]

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    5 * Throughout this manual, ‘press’ refers to pressing for less than 1 second; ‘press and hold’ refers to pressing for more than 1 second. **’Siren’ also refers to the vehicle horn if it is used as the alarm sounding device.* Arming the Security System T o ar m the system, e xit the v ehicle, close all doors, then press* the LOCK/ARM bu[...]

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    6 Using Y our Remote T ransmitter (cont.) Disabling the IT -s Interior Theft Sensor It ma y be necessar y at times to disable the IT -s Inter ior Theft Sensor , especially when parking in areas (like parking garages) where extreme vibration may cause false alarms. Press the LOCK button and then press the FIND/P ANIC button within two seconds of pre[...]

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    7 Personal Protection Alarm (Panic) Press and hold the FIND/P ANIC button to activ ate the vehicle siren and parking lights for 30 seconds . The vehicle’ s horn is or siren will “pulse” for 30 seconds. Press any remote control button to turn off the Panic alarm. Using V alet Mode If the P assiv e Ar ming f eature is enabled on y our system, V[...]

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    8 A utomatic Convenience Options The CA-140 TM performs a variety of automatic functions to enhance security and comfort. Some of these features are programmable at the time of installation. Please see your installer for further details. Illuminated Entry When the alarm system is disarmed, the vehicle courtesy lights will turn on for 1 minute, or u[...]

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    9 Using the Songbird Option The Code Alarm CA-140 TM is equipped with a feature called “Songbird”. Songbird allows you to program different songs or tones similar to “ring tones” on a cellular phone. A song or tone can be programmed to almost any system function that has a vehicle horn or siren response (ie: ar m/disarm chir ps, lite touch [...]

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    10 When Y our Security System is T riggered The Code Alarm CA-140 TM will trigger if one of the following events occurs while the system is armed: • Any protected entrance is opened • The vehicle ignition is turned on • The vehicle is jolted hard enough to signal the impact sensor Once the alarm is triggered, the siren (or horn) sounds and th[...]

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    11 System Maintenance Changing the Remote Control Battery LED Remote Control The 3 volt lithium (CR2450) battery supplied in your remote control should last appro ximately one year , depending on usage. When the battery begins to weaken, you will notice operating range weaken. Follow the instructions below to change the remote transmitter battery .[...]

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    12 Deleting Lost or Stolen Remote Contr ols from Y our System If one of your remote controls is lost or stolen, follow these instructions IMMEDIA TEL Y to remov e the control code from your system. 1. Have all remaining remote controls available. 2. Enter the control programming mode by following steps 1 - 5 of Adding Remote Contr ols to Y our Syst[...]

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    13 Emergency Disarm Procedure If your remote control is lost or fails to function, use this procedure to disarm the Code Alarm CA-140 TM and start your vehicle. 1. Use the keys to enter the vehicle. The alarm will sound once the door is opened. 2. Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the ON position. 3. Locate and press the emergency overri[...]

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    14 Installer Programmed Options Ignition On Door Lock ON O FF Ignition Off Door Unlock ON O FF Illuminated Entry/Exit ON O FF Siren/Horn Chirps O N O FF Passive Arming ON O FF Pasive Door Locks ON O FF Light/A UX1 Output Duration _____________________ A UX2 Output Duration _____________________ A UX3 Output Duration _____________________ A UX4 Outp[...]

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    15 Code Systems, Inc. Limited Lifetime W arranty A Code Systems Inc. (“CODE”) vehicle comfort, convenience and security system sold to a retail consumer purchaser by an authorized dealer of CODE and installed by an authorized dealer of CODE is warranted by CODE to the original retail consumer purchaser to be free from defects in workmanship and[...]

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    16 Plan duration: 3 Y ears fr om the date of installation. Plan amount: Maximum allowable value equal to insurance deductible or up to $2,500 whichever is less. Conditions of the Theft Protection Pr ogram: 1. The Theft Protection Program is non-transf erable and non-assignab le. 2. The system must be installed b y an authorized CODE dealer . 3. V e[...]

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