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Audiovox APS-997a manual

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  • Page 1

    128-8128 1 of 24 Page 1 Model APS-997a Owner ’s Manual IMPORT ANT ! In order to provide you with the highest level of security to your vehicle, this system is equipped with selectable manual override circuitry . It is possible that you will need to override you security system if the transmitter becomes lost, or inoperative due to battery failure[...]

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    128-8128 2 of 24 Page 2  Protected Push Button V alet/Override Switch  7-Function LED-Arm / Disarm / Zone 1 / Zone 2 / Zone 3 / V alet / Arming  Intrusion Alert With Memory  Instant Siren Activation  S tarter Disable Output  Additional Engine Immobilizer Output, (Optional Relay Required)  T rue Last Door Arming (Hardwire Only) [...]

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    128-8128 3 of 24 Page 3 known as a code grabber , which will receive and store the signal from your keychain transmitter and re-transmit at a later time to disarm your system. Y our Keeloq Code Hopping transmitters will change their signal every time the button is pressed, so when a thief grabs then re-transmits your signal, the alarm system will n[...]

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    128-8128 4 of 24 Page 4 ; The dash mounted LED begins to flash slowly . ; Parking Lights flash one time. ; Siren will not sound. If the siren "chirped" three times, sometime after arming, the exclusive delayed dome light learn circuit has been programmed and the system detected a open entry point after the learned delay expired. Closing t[...]

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    128-8128 5 of 24 Page 5 ; Any mild impact to the vehicle’s glass will cause the alarm to sound a short series of warning tones. ; Any strong impact to the vehicle’s glass will cause the alarm to trigger for the full 30 second alarm cycle. NOTE: If the optional interior illumination circuit was installed, the interior light will flash as well fo[...]

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    128-8128 6 of 24 Page 6 ; Parking Lights flash two times. If the parking lights flashed three times, then the alarm was triggered in your absence. Before turning the key on, examine the LED to identify which zone was triggered. ; Siren will not sound. If the siren sounds 4 chirps, then the alarm was triggered in your absence. Before turning the key[...]

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    128-8128 7 of 24 Page 7 LED turns on solid. The system will remain in the valet mode. 3. T o return to normal operation, press and release the pushbutton switch any time the ignition is on. NOTE: Always remember to return the system to normal operation. This will ensure that the vehicle remains protected at all times. MANUALL Y OVERRIDING YOUR SYST[...]

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    128-8128 8 of 24 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 valet/[...]

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    128-8128 9 of 24 Page 9 1. Turn the ignition key on then off. 2. Within 10 seconds, press and release valet switch three times. 3. If the chirps were on before you started, then you will hear two chirps indicat- ing they have been turned off. If the chirps were off before you started, then you will hear one chirp indicating they have been turned on[...]

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    128-8128 10 of 24 Page 10 4. S tage 3 (City Mode) In this mode, the pre-detect chirps will change from six pre-warning tones to a full 10 seconds of warning chirps. The full detect trigger duration will be reduced from 30 seconds to 15 seconds. NOTE: Setting the stage of the shock sensor will be effective for one arming cycle only . Once the system[...]

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    128-8128 11 of 24 Page 11 W ARNING! Be cert ain that the vehicle is outdoors before using this or any remote vehicle starting device. A running engine produces dangerous carbon monoxide fumes which can be harmful or fatal if prolonged exposure occurs. DO NOT remote start the vehicle if it is garaged. T o Remote S tart The V ehicle: Press and releas[...]

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    128-8128 12 of 24 Page 12 3. Within 10 seconds of step 2, activate the RF start command two times. (Push the second channel button of your keychain transmitter 4 times). The parking lights will flash and the siren will chirp 4 times indicating the timed start mode is activated. CANCELING THE AUTOMA TIC ST ART UP TIMER T o cancel the automatic start[...]

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    128-8128 13 of 24 Page 13  Remote Car S tarter  Remote Window Closure  Remote Garage Door Interface T o remotely operate the device indicated, momentarily press, or press and hold the appropriate transmitter button(s) as indicated above. ADDITIONAL REMOTE FUNCTION ( CHANNEL 6 ) Channel 6 is an alternate output that can be controlled by the[...]

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    128-8128 14 of 24 Page 14 T o activate the turbo timer: Anytime the engine is running for more than 15 seconds: 1) Place the gear selector in park. 2) Set the parking, (hand), brake. 3) Be certain your foot is off the brake pedal. 4) Press the program/Push-Button switch 2 times within 5 seconds. The parking lights will flash two times indicating th[...]

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    128-8128 15 of 24 Page 15 When the Key Icon Button is pressed 2 times in succession The three puffs of smoke are displayed on the LCD screen while the vehicle is running. The exhaust indication will flash and the hour glass will indicate count down timer based on the 5, 10, 15, or 20 minute run time set up by your installation center . When the uni[...]

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    128-8128 16 of 24 Page 16 Triggered and entry attempt was made to the vehicles glass, or the vehicle has been hit or bumped hard enough to cause a response from the vibration detector . ADDITIONAL ICONS THA T MA Y BE DISPLA YED ARE: If the arm/disarm chirp tones have been turned off at the ve- hicle, when you arm, or disarm, the display will indica[...]

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    128-8128 17 of 24 Page 17 ADDITIONAL REMOTE FEA TURES: The two way remote control unit allows you to access status information from the vehicle, check temperature, light the display , toggle the transmitter from beep tones to vibrate mode, initiate daily start timer , and temperature start. Selection of these and other features are shown below: NOT[...]

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    128-8128 18 of 24 Page 18 set time. T o toggle this feature off, press the option + lock buttons simulta- neously until a beep is heard and the 24 hr timer turns off. Note: the unit will start once and run for the prescribed time. If you require more frequent starting please refer to auto start up timer mode shown earlier in this guide. NOTE: T o i[...]

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    128-8128 19 of 24 Page 19 corner of the screen as shown left. This icon indicates a new battery shown with 3 bars. As the battery deteriorates, the bars will disappear. 1 bar indicates the battery should be replaced. Replace battery with a fresh 1.5V AAA battery and dispose of the used battery properly . Other icons that will be displayed at times [...]

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    128-8128 23 of 24 Page 23 APS 997a SYSTEM FUNCTIONS A T A GLANCE DASH LED INDICA TORS RAPID FLASHING = P ASSIVE ARMING/ACTIVE REARMING SLOW FLASHING = ARMED OF F = DISARMED ON SOLID = V ALET MODE 3 FLASH...P AUSE = IN TRUSION ZONE 3 2 FLASH...P AUSE = IN TRUSION ZONE 2 1 FLASH...P AUSE = IN TRUSION ZONE 1 SIREN CHIRP INDICA TORS 1 CHIRP * = A R M 2[...]

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    128-8128 24 of 24 Page 24 © 2007 Audiovox Electronics Corp., 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788 128-8128[...]