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Glossary of Terms
Control Unit:
The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden underneath the
dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which monitors
your vehicle and controls all system functions.
Failsafe® Starter Kill:
An automatic switch controlled by your system
which prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking whenever the system
is armed. The vehicle is never prevented from cranking when the system
is disarmed, in Valet Mode, or if the starter kill switch itself fails. Your
system has feature-ready circuitry for the starter kill, however installation
may require additional labor.
LED:
A red light mounted on the main unit.
Transmitter:
A hand-held, remote control which operates the various
functions of your system.
Valet Button:
A small push button mounted at a discretionary location
inside the vehicle. It is used to override the Failsafe
®
Starter Kill when a
transmitter is lost or damaged.