Code Alarm CA 180 manual

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    IMPORT ANT 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. Owner's Manual CA 180 Remote V ehicle Control Sys[...]

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    T able of Contents Using Y our Remote Control ......................................................... 3 Arming the security system Pre-arm mode Disarming the security system Disabling/Enabling confirmation chirps Attempted intrusion identification T wo stage door unlock* Activating the trunk release feature* Using Y our Remote Control, continued [...]

  • Page 3

    Using Y our Remote Control Arming the Security System T o arm the system, exit the vehicle, close all doors, then press the LOCK icon button on the remote control. The system will sound twice and the parking lights will flash twice, indicating the system is armed. The doors will also lock at this time (if equipped and connected). The status indicat[...]

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    Using Y our Remote Control, continued Turning on the Vehicle’s Headlights (Optional) If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing and holding the LOCK icon button on the remote control for 2 seconds will turn on the vehicle’s headlights for 30 seconds. Activating Optional AUX 1 (Optional) If this feature is enabled on your system, pressi[...]

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    Using V alet Mode T o engage valet mode: 1. T urn the ignition key to the ON position. 2. Press and hold the emergency override button. 3. The blue 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[...]

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    Additional Dot Matrix Remote Control Functions Check Vehicle Status Press the LOCK icon button, TRUNK icon button and OPTION button simultaneously for 1 second. The Dot Matrix remote control will display the system’s current status. Check T emperature Press the TRUNK icon button and OPTION button simult aneously for 1 second. The LCD remote contr[...]

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    Additional Dot Matrix Remote Control Functions, cont. 7 Baterry Save Mode Press the LOCK icon button and FUNTION button simultaneously . Note that in this mode the remote will not send or receive vehicle status unless you press a button on the remote. Dot Matrix Remote Control Options Menu Accessing the Options Menu 1. Press and hold the FUNTION bu[...]

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    Optional Screen Icons and their Indications (Icon Mode only) ARM DISARM SILENT ARM TRUNK OUTPUT/TRIGGER HOOD TRIGGER SENSOR TRIGGER 2 DOOR OPEN/TRIGGER IGNITION TRIGGER SENSOR BYPASS VALET MODE CALL HI JACK HI-JACK MODE CALL CHANNEL OUTPUT 1-4 CH4 SENSOR 2 TRIGGER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. TRANSMIT/RECEIVE 2. VIBRATE MODE 3. ALARM CLOCK MODE 4. COUNT DO[...]

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    Optional Soung Bird Feature The optional my car sound feature (Code Alarm SB1accessory S peaker and labor required) allows you to program songs and tones to your system (i.e. Setting a different tone for Lock activation and unlock activation). T urning Song Bird On: Press and release the TRUNK icon button on the remote control, then press and hold [...]

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    Emergency Override Procedure If your transmitter is lost or disabled, it will be necessary use the emergency override button to turn the security system off. There are two types of emergency override procedures. Check with your installing dealer to find out what has been activated on your system. S tandard Emergency Override Procedure 1. Enter the [...]

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    FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including any interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning! Changes or m[...]