User manual AUDIOVOX 1286794

[. . . ] Model APS-590 Owner's Manual 4 Button Remote Security System with Dual Stage Shock Sensor IMPORTANT !In order to provide the highest possible level of security to your vehicle, this system is equipped with selectable manual override circuitry. It is possible that you will need to manually override your security system if the transmitter becomes lost, or inoperative due to battery failure. Reading the sections on "MANUALLY OVERRIDING YOUR SYSTEM" is necessary to fully understand the procedure required to enable your vehicle in such situations. [. . . ] This feature is particularly useful if you are aware of children playing near your vehicle that may accidently trigger your security system. In this case you can cancel the siren sounding without disarming your alarm. 128-6794 6 of 12 INTRUSION WARNING SIGNALS This system will inform you if an intrusion attempt has occurred while you were away from the vehicle. If an 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 dash mounted LED to identify which zone was triggered. 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. 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. 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. To use the valet mode, the system must first be disarmed either by using your keychain transmitter, or by operating the manual override sequence. From the disarmed condition, turn the ignition key to the on position. Press and hold the valet pushbutton switch until the dash mounted LED, turns on. The LED will remain on as long as the system is in valet mode. To return to normal operation, press and release the push button switch any time the ignition is on. NOTE: Always remember to return the system to the NON VALET mode, after servicing, to 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 by-pass the alarm system. Turn the ignition key to the on position. Within 5 seconds, press and release the valet push button switch. The alarm system will stop sounding and enter the disarmed mode. [. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ]