Audiovox APS-520 Automobile Alarm User Manual


 
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intrusion attempt has occurred, the siren will chirp 4 times and the parking lights will flash 3 times when
disarming the system. Enter the vehicle and observe the red dash mounted LED to identify which zone
was triggered.
1. If the LED is flashing one time...pause...one time...pause...etc., then an intrusion attempt was made
to the shock sensor, or an accessory triggering device that may have been added to the system.
2. If the LED is flashing two times...pause...two times...pause...etc., then an intrusion attempt was
made to a hood or trunk pin switch that was added to the system or to a light activated entry point
if the alarm was installed using the voltage sensing feature.
3. If the LED is flashing three times...pause...three times...pause...etc., then an intrusion attempt was
made through one of the vehicle’s doors.
These intrusion warning indicators are stored in the system’s memory and will only be erased when the
ignition key is turned on.
VALET SWITCH
The valet switch allows you to temporarily bypass all alarm functions, eliminating the need to hand your
transmitter to parking attendants or garage mechanics. When the system is in valet mode, all alarm functions
are bypassed, however the remote panic feature and remote door locks will remain operational. In addition,
the parking lights will flash to indicate locking and unlocking. To use the valet mode, the system must first be
disarmed either by using your keychain transmitter or by activating your personalized manual override code.
1. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition key to the on position.
2. Press and hold the valet pushbutton switch until the dash-mounted LED turns on solid. The system will
remain in the valet mode.
3. To 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.
MANUALLY OVERRIDING YOUR SYSTEM:
USING THE VALET SWITCH MANUAL OVERRIDE
Your Security System can be disarmed without the use of the keychain transmitter. This is necessary, since you will
need the ability to operate your vehicle if the transmitter is lost or its battery fails. If your system has been selected for
Valet Switch manual override as indicated on the last page of this manual, to bypass the alarm system;
1. Open the vehicle door. The alarm will sound.
2. Turn the ignition key to the on position.
3. Within 5 seconds, press and release the valet pushbutton switch.
The alarm system will stop sounding and enter the (bypass) mode. You can now start and operate the vehicle
normally.
Typically this override mode is used only if the transmitter has become inoperative.
PROGRAMMING YOUR CUSTOM OVERRIDE CODE:
Unlike override switches easily found, and defeated, this security system allows the consumer to program a personal
override code, offering a higher level of security. To take advantage of this option, programmable feature # 10 must be
selected for the Custom Code Option. Consult your installation center for programming details. The system comes from
the factory with a pre-programmed override code of 11. To change this default override code, do the following:
1. Disarm the system by use of the transmitter, or by use of the emergency override sequence. Turn the
ignition switch to the on position.
2. Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet/override switch, 3 times.
3. Within 10 seconds turn the ignition switch off, on, off, on, off, on.
(The siren or horn will beep and the lights will flash one time with each ignition switch cycle.)
4. Within 10 seconds, begin to enter your chosen 10ths digit by pressing and releasing the pushbutton
switch from 1 up to 9 times.
5. Within 10 seconds of the last entered 10ths digit, turn the ignition switch off then on.
6. Within 10 seconds, begin to enter your chosen units digit by pressing and releasing the pushbutton
switch from 1 up to 9 times.
7. Finish by turning the ignition switch to the off position.
If the new code was accepted, the unit will report back the newly entered code, by flashing the LED, first
indicating the 10ths digit, pause and then the units digit. The unit will report the new code three times with a
one second pause between each code, then the system will begin arming. If the LED flash pattern reports the
previously stored code, the new code was not entered correctly. Please repeat steps 1 through 7 above
considering the following.
NOTE: Acceptable digits 10ths or units are 1 through 9. The unit will not recognize a 0 (Zero), or no
digit entered in any place, units or tenths.
NOTE: If 15 seconds of inactivity expire or if the ignition switch is turned off for more then 5 seconds during
any of the above steps, the unit will revert back to the last successfully stored code.
Custom Code Programming Example:
To Change the code from the factory pre-assigned code of 11 to “52” you would do the following:
1. Disarm the system by use of the transmitter or by use of the emergency override sequence.