Audiovox APS-255a Automobile Alarm User Manual


 
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Note: If the vehicle battery is disconnected then reconnected, the unit will return to the
default setting of chirps on. Repeat the above procedure to eliminate the arm/disarm
chirps.
Note: Whenever the chirps are by - passed, the 4 chirp intrusion indicator and 3 chirp
defective zone indicator will always operate. Since these are important warnings to
you that something has happened, they cannot be eliminated.
REMOTE PANIC OPERATION
The ARM or DISARM button on your keychain transmitter also functions as a panic switch
for use in emergency situations. To use remote panic,
1. Press and hold the ARM or DISARM button on the keychain transmitter for 3 or more
seconds. The alarm will immediately sound.
2. To stop the alarm, press and hold the ARM or DISARM button on the transmitter again for
3 seconds. If the button is not pressed, the alarm will automatically stop after 30 seconds.
Also if any transmitter button other than the ARM or DISARM button is pressed and
released, the Panic mode will be turned off immediately. The normal function of this
transmitter button will be suspended during the Panic sounding period.
3. During the panic mode, the Lock and Unlock buttons can be used to lock and unlock the
doors, (if the option is installed), however once the unlock/disarm button is pressed, the
vehicle's starter inhibit device, (where installed) will be disabled allowing the vehicle to
start.
Note: While in the Panic mode, pressing and releasing the ARM or DISARM buttons will, if
the option is installed, lock and unlock the doors respectively. While in the panic
mode, anytime the DISARM button is pressed, the panic feature will continue for the
allotted 30 seconds, however, the security system will be disarmed allowing the
vehicle to start.
ADDITIONAL REMOTE FUNCTION ( CHANNEL 3 )
This security system has an additional features that can be connected to a number of
different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel are;
Remote Trunk Release
Remote Car Starter
Remote Window Closure
Remote Garage Door Interface
Operation of the optional accessory or accessories, can be controlled by pressing and
holding the programmed button on the keychain transmitter for four seconds, or by pressing
and releasing the programmed button on the transmitter two times in succession. Check
with your installation center for more information on what accessories were installed and
how they are accessed.
IGNITION CONTROLLED LOCK / UNLOCK (Unlock Drivers Only, or Unlock All Doors)
Your security system has a selectable safety feature that allows the vehicle doors to lock
when the ignition switch is turned on, (Providing all doors are closed), and to unlock the
doors when the ignition switch is turned off. In addition, the unlocking of the doors is further
selectable, in a two step unlock configuration, to unlock only the drivers door or all doors.