Code Alarm CA 170 manual

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    1 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 170 Remote V ehicle Control S[...]

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    2 T able of Contents Using Y our Remote Control .......................................................... 3 Arming the security system Passive Arming Hidden alarm function Disarming the security system T wo stage door unlock* Automatic rearm V alet mode Using Y our Remote Control, continued .................................... 4 Activating trunk r[...]

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    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 once and the parking lights will flash once, indicating the system is armed. The doors will also lock at this time (if equipped and connected). The status indicat[...]

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    4 Using Y our Remote Control, continued Activating the Trunk Release Feature (Optional) If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing and holding the TRUNK icon button on the remote control for 2 seconds will open the vehicle’s trunk or hatch. Activating Optional AUX 1 (Optional) If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing the LOCK [...]

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    5 Additional 2-Way LCD Remote Control Functions Check Vehicle Status Press and release the TRUNK button and then simultaneously press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, the transmitter will respond with one melody sound and display the current status of the vehicle. LCD Remote Control Display Illumination Press and release the TRUNK button on the LCD rem[...]

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    6 LCD Remote Control ICON’s IGN ARM SA VE LOCK UNLOCK SYSTEM ARMED V ALET MODE TRANSMITTING IN-RANGE INDICA TOR HOOD/TRUNK TRIGGER DOOR TRIGGER W ARN A W A Y TRIGGER FULL SHOCK TRIGGER IGNITION ON/TRIGGER ENGINE RUNNING TIME CONTROL ST ART 2 CAR MODE BA TTERY INDICA T OR BA TTERY SA VE MODE P AGE FROM VEHICLE VIBRA TE/SILENT MODE * Some LCD ICON?[...]

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    7 LED and Siren/Horn Indications LED Display Indications LED Function O F F DISARMED SLOW FLASH A RMED F AST FLASH P ASSIVE ARMING ON (SOLID) V ALET MODE 2 FLASH... P AUSE ZONE 2 TRIGGER, HOOD/TRUNK 3 FLASH... P AUSE ZONE 3 TRIGGER, DOOR 4 FLASH... P AUSE ZONE 4 TRIGGER, SHOCK 5 FLASH... P AUSE ZONE 5 TRIGGER, IGNITION Siren/Horn Indications Chirps[...]

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    8 Replacing Remote Control Batteries 2-way LCD Remote Control: The AAA alkaline battery inside the 2-way LCD 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 BA TTERY icon on the L[...]

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    9 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 th[...]

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    10 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 DUR[...]

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    12 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 o[...]