Python 1000 Automobile Alarm User Manual


 
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C
ONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of a state-of-the-art vehicle security
system. This system has been designed to provide years of trouble-free operation.
Due to the complexity of this system, it must be installed by an authorized dealer
only. Installation of this product by any other person other than an authorized dealer
voids the warranty. All dealers are provided with a preprinted dealer certificate to
verify that they are authorized.
T
HE
SYSTEM
REQUIRES
NO
SPECIFIC
MAINTENANCE
. Your remote control is
powered by a miniature 12V battery, type GP23A, that will last about a year under
normal use. When the battery weakens, operating range will be reduced and the
LED on the remote will light dim.
Y
OUR
W
ARRANTY
card must be returned and the bar code serial number must
not be removed. If the warranty card is not returned you don’t have a warranty. It is
also necessary to keep your proof of purchase which reflects that the product was
installed by an authorized dealer. Make sure you receive the warranty card from
your dealer.
T
HIS
OWNER
S
GUIDE
should help you to get the most out of your system. Please
take the time to read it thoroughly, prior to using the system.
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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 of the alarm's functions.
FailSafe
®
Starter Kill An automatic switch controlled by the security 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 should the starter kill switch itself fail. Your system
is ready for this feature, however installation of this feature may require
additional labor.
Input A physical connection to the system. An input can be provided by a
sensor, pinswitch or to existing systems in the vehicle, such as ignition or
courtesy lights.
LED Red light mounted somewhere in the vehicle. It is used to indicate the
status of your system. It is also used to report triggers and faults in the
system or sensors.
Shock Sensor This system is packaged with a Stinger™ DoubleGuard
®
shock
sensor. This sensor is mounted in the vehicle and designed to pick up
impacts to the vehicle or glass.
Siren Noise generating device usually installed in the engine compartment of
the vehicle. It is responsible for generating the “chirps” you hear, as well as
the six tones you hear while the alarm is triggered.
Transmitter Hand-held, remote control which operates the various functions of
your system.
Trigger or triggered sequence This is what happens when the alarm “goes
off” or “trips.” The triggered sequence of your system consists of 30 seconds
of siren sounding and parking light flashing.
Valet
®
Switch A small push button switch mounted somewhere inside the
vehicle. It is used to override the alarm when a transmitter is lost or damaged,
or to put it into Valet
®
mode.
Warn Away
®
response Lighter impacts to the vehicle will generate the Warn
Away
®
response. It consists of several seconds of siren chirps and parking
light flashes.
Zone A zone is a separate input that the alarm can recognize as unique. Each
input to the system is connected to a particular zone. Often two or more
inputs may share the same zone.