Code Alarm CA1552 Vehicle security and keyless entry system Owner's Guide

Below you will find brief information for Professional Series ca 1552. This deluxe vehicle security system includes a 2-way LCD remote for keyless entry, passive arming, shock sensor bypass, trunk release, and a personal protection alarm. It also features a progressive car finder and programmed transmitter notification for enhanced security and convenience.

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ca 1552

Owner’s Guide

Deluxe Vehicle Security and

Keyless Entry System with 2 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.

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

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

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

Entering AUX Mode and Activating Additional AUX Outputs .......... 4

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

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

Programmed Transmitter Notification .............................................. 5

Valet Mode ........................................................................................ 5

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

Manually Overriding the Security System ....................................... 6

Car Jack Mode .................................................................................. 6

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

Additional 2-Way LCD Remote Control Functions ........................ 8

LCD Remote Control ICON’s ............................................................ 10

Transmitter Button Functions ......................................................... 11

Replacing Remote Control Batteries ............................................. 13

Warranty Information ......................................................................... 14

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 equipped with a feature called Silent Choice. If enabled, the system 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 equipped with a feature called Silent Choice. If enabled, the system requires a second press of the button to activate an audible disarming response from the vehicle. If your system is set up for 2 step unlock, a third press of unlock will activate the audible response.

*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.

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.

Entering AUX Mode and Activating the Additional AUX 2 - 5 Outputs

(Optional)

To access the additional AUX outputs, AUX 2, AUX 3, AUX 4, and AUX 5, you must first enter the transmitters AUX Mode. This will “shift” the functions of the transmitter buttons from their standard operation to control of the AUX outputs.

AUX Mode - 1 Way transmitter: Press and Hold and for 2 seconds, the transmitter LED will flash 1 time. AUX Mode will remain active for 15 seconds. AUX Mode will exit after 15 seconds of inactivity or by pressing and again for 2 seconds, the transmitter LED will flash 2 times to confirm exit.

AUX Mode - 2 Way transmitter: Press and Hold for 2 seconds, the transmitter LCD screen will display “AU”. AUX Mode will remain active for 15 seconds. AUX Mode will exit after 15 seconds of inactivity or by pressing again for 2 seconds.

Activating outputs while in AUX Mode:

AUX 2: Press and Hold for 3 seconds.

AUX 3: Press and Hold for 3 seconds.

AUX 4: Press and Hold for 3 seconds.

AUX 5: Press and Hold for 3 seconds.

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.

Programmed Transmitter Notification

As a security precaution each time the vehicle’s ignition is turn on the status LED light with flash the number of transmitters programmed into the system. This helps to identify unauthorized transmitters from accessing your vehicle. If you believe an unauthorized transmitter has been programmed to your system, contact your installing dealer for assistance.

Valet Mode

When valet mode is activated the status LED will light solid, and all security functions will be disabled. To enter or exit valet mode simply follow the 4 steps outlined below:

Turn the vehicle’s ignition ON.

Push and hold the programming/valet button.

The LED will turn on solid when valet mode is active

Release the programming/valet button.

Eliminating Arm / Disarm Notification Chirps

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

Turn the ignition ON then OFF.

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

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;

Open the vehicle door. The alarm will sound.

Turn the ignition key to the ON position.

Within 10 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.

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;

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.

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

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 BATTERY 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.

LED and Siren/Horn Indications

LED Display Indications

LED

OFF

SLOW FLASH

FAST FLASH

ON (SOLID)

2 FLASH... PAUSE

3 FLASH... PAUSE

4 FLASH... PAUSE

5 FLASH... PAUSE

Function

DISARMED

ARMED

PASSIVE ARMING

VALET MODE

ZONE 2 TRIGGER, HOOD/TRUNK

ZONE 3 TRIGGER, DOOR

ZONE 4 TRIGGER, SHOCK

ZONE 5 TRIGGER, IGNITION

Siren/Horn Indications

Chirps

Function

DISARM

ARM

DOOR AJAR UPON ARMING

DISARM / TRIGGERED

CAR LOCATOR

Parking Light Flash Indications

Flashes Function

1 DISARM

ARM

DISARM / TRIGGERED

Additional 2-Way LCD Remote Control Functions

Check Vehicle Status

Press and release 2 times then press within 3 seconds, the transmitter will display the current status of the vehicle.

Display Illumination

Press and hold the button for 1 second. The display will illuminate for 5 seconds.

Melody / Vibration Mode

To have the remote control vibrate, play a melody tone or both each time it receives a response from the vehicle press and release then press and hold for 2 seconds.

Button Beeps

To toggle button beeps on or off press and release then press and hold for 2 seconds.

Battery Save Mode

While in POWER SAVE MODE the 2-way LCD transmitter will NOT look for any incoming signals from the main unit until a button is pressed. The LCD screen will display SAVE to indicate that power save mode is ON. To enter power save mode press and hold for 5 seconds.

Clear Flashing Icons and Melody Sound

Press the button 3 times within 3 seconds. This will clear the melody sound and flashing icons on the LCD screen.

Stopping LCD Trigger Melody

To stop the alarm trigger melody if the system has been triggered WITHOUT disarming the system, press any button one time only, this will not send a command to the vehicle at this time and the alarm will continue to sound.

Button Lock

Press and release then press hold the for 2 seconds to toggle the button lock on or off. When the button lock is active, the remote control will beep/vibrate 2 times when a button is pressed indicating it is locked.

Illumination

Press and release 2 times then press and hold for 2 seconds to toggle illumination on or off. When on, the display will illuminate when it receives or sends a command.

2 Car Mode

To control a second security system enter 2 car mode by pressing then press and together for 3 seconds. When the icon appears on the transmitter’s LCD screen it will control the second security system. Use the same method to exit 2 car mode and resume control of the original vehicle’s security system.

NOTE: A second security system must be installed and the LCD transmitter must be learned to it before this feature will operate the additional system.

Parking Meter Countdown

The parking meter countdown timer has 6 preset times, to access the preset times and begin countdown press and release then press and hold for 2 seconds, each additional press of will increase the countdown time.

Adjusting the Clock and Timer Settings

The clock, alarm clock and programmable countdown timer are accessed through the Function Menu. Press and hold for 3 seconds to access the function menu, once you have accessed the feature menu press and release to scroll through each feature and follow the steps below to adjust the settings for each. Press and hold for 2 seconds to exit the menu.

Clock Hour

Clock Minute

Alarm Clock Hour

Alarm Clock Minute

Press

to increase or

to decrease

Alarm Clock ON / OFF

Countdown Timer Hour

Countdown Timer Minute

Press

to turn ON or

to increase or

to turn OFF

to decrease

LCD Remote Control ICON’s

LOCK

SYSTEM ARMED

TRANSMITTING

TRUNK TRIGGER

HOOD TRIGGER

SYSTEM TRIGGER

BATTERY INDICATOR

VIBRATE/SILENT MODE

2 CAR MODE

ALARM CLOCK

AUX 1 OUTPUT

AUX 3 OUTPUT

AUX 5 OUTPUT

UNLOCK

VALET MODE

IGNITION ON/TRIGGER

DOOR TRIGGER

FULL SHOCK TRIGGER

TIME COUNT DOWN

BATTERY SAVE MODE

MELODY MODE

TIME DISPLAY

AUX MODE

AUX 2 OUTPUT

Transmitter Button Functions

1 Way

Transmitter

Lock Unlock

Panic

Lock X

Unlock X

2 Step Unlock

Trunk

Car Finder

Panic

AUX 1

Shock Bypass

Hidden Alarm

Passive Arming

Bypass

Trunk

X X

AUX 2, 3, 4, 5 - Access in AUX Mode

X X Enter AUX Mode

AUX 2

AUX 3

AUX 4

AUX 5

Operation Method

Press and Release

Press and Release 2 times

Push and Hold (3 Sec)

Press and Release

Push and Hold (3 Sec)

Press and Release Lock then

Press Lock + Car Find

Press and Release Car Fnd then

Press Lock

Press and Release

Press and Hold Find + Trunk

Transmitter LED flashes 1 time

Push and Hold (3 Sec)

2 Way

Transmitter

Lock Unlock

Panic

Lock X

Unlock X

2 Step Unlock

Trunk

Car Finder

Panic

AUX 1

Shock Bypass

Hidden Alarm

Passive Arming

Bypass

Menu

Enter AUX Mode

AUX 2

AUX 3

AUX 4

AUX 5

Trunk

Function Operation Method

Press and Release

Press and Release 2 times

Push and Hold (3 Sec)

Press and Release

AUX 2, 3, 4, 5 - Access in AUX Mode

Push and Hold (3 Sec)

Press and Release Lock then

Press Lock + Car Find

Press and Release Car Fnd then

Press Lock

Press and Release

Press and Hold F for 2 seconds

LCD displays AU

Push and Hold (3 Sec)

Replacing Remote Control Batteries

1 Way 4 Button Remote Control

The batteries (model CR2016) inside each remote control should last approximately 1 year under normal use. When the batteries become weak you will notice the remote control range (the distance from the vehicle the remote control will work) deteriorate and the small LED on the remote control will dim. To replace the remote control batteries:

Remove 3 screws and disassemble the halves of the remote control.

Remove the old batteries, observing the +/- symbols on the batteries and replace with new CR2016 batteries.

Reassemble the halves of the remote control and install the 3 screws.

Test operation of the remote control.

2 Way LCD Remote Control

The CR2450 battery inside the 2-way LCD remote control should last approximately 6 months under normal use. When the batteries become weak you will notice the remote control range (the distance from the vehicle the remote control will work) deteriorate and the BATTERY icon on the LCD remote control will show.

Gently slide the battery cover off of the remote control.

Remove the old CR2450 battery, observing the +/- symbols on the battery, and replace with a new CR2450 battery.

Gently slide the battery cover on to the back of the remote control.

Test operation of the remote control.

Code Systems, Inc. Limited Lifetime Warranty

Code Systems Inc. (“CODE”) warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this CODE vehicle security product (the “Product”), purchased from an authorized CODE dealer, that (except as provided below) should this Product under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship DURING THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE IN WHICH IT WAS ORIGI-

NALLY INSTALLED, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (at CODE’s option) without charge for parts directly related to repairs of the defect(s).

Switches, indicator lights, and transmitter cases are similarly warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase of the Product.

CODE accessories, sold separately, are covered by the applicable warranty accompanying the accessory.

This warranty is non-transferable, non-assignable and is voided when: (1) the Product is removed from the vehicle in which it was originally installed; or (2) the vehicle in which the Product was originally installed is transferred to another party.

This warranty does not apply to any product damaged by accident, physical or electrical abuse, improper installation, alteration, or use contrary to its intended function, fire, flood, or other natural acts.

In order for the Product to be repaired or replaced under the terms of this warranty, the defective Product must be returned to an authorized CODE dealer and accompanied by a copy of the retail sales receipt. The date of purchase and year, make and model of the vehicle in which the

Product was originally installed must be clearly indicated on the sales receipt.

This warranty is exclusive and CODE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED

OR IMPLIED. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER-

CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE

DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. IN NO CASE SHALL CODE BE LIABLE FOR ANY

CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WAR-

RANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER.

CODE does not warrant that the Product cannot be compromised or circumvented. THE EXTENT OF

CODE’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT SHALL CODE’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE

PRICE PAID BY THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT INSTALLATION

LABOR.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state ca1552. 2011 Audiovox Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.

Audiovox Electronics Corporation.

Customer Service 1-800-421-3209

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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 modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Key features

2-way confirming LCD remote control
Passive arming bypass
Shock sensor bypass
Trunk release activation
Personal protection alarm
Progressive car finder
Programmed transmitter notification

Frequently asked questions

Exit the vehicle, close all doors, then press the lock button. The parking lights will flash twice, indicating the system is armed.

Press the unlock button. The parking lights will flash once, indicating the system is disarmed.

For 1-way remote: Remove 3 screws, replace CR2016 batteries, reassemble. For 2-way LCD remote: Slide off battery cover, replace CR2450 battery, slide cover back on.