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Model AX-500
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
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YOUR “ Code Hopping “ TRANSMITTERS The transmitters included with your new security system use the most advanced and secure form of radio frequency transmission available on any current automotive security system. Some of today’s sophisticated auto thieves use a device known as a code grabber, which will receive and store the signal from your keychain transmitter, and retransmit at a later time to disarm your system. Your anti code hopping transmitters will change their signal every time the but
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disarm the system to make the correction. Doors Lock - Optional Headlight Illumination - Optional ARMING THE SYSTEM - PASSIVE ( AUTOMATIC ) 1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and close and lock all doors, hood lid and trunk lid. Dash mounted LED begins to flash rapidly, indicating 30 second passive arming has begun. 2. Opening any protected entry point during the 30 second passive arming cycle will immediately suspend automatic arming and the 30 second passive arming cycle will rest
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DISARMING THE SYSTEM 1. As you approach the vehicle, press and release the Unlock button on the key- chain transmitter. Dash mounted LED turns off. If passive arming was selected during the installation, then the LED will start flashing rapidly, indicating that the system is rearming auto- matically. Open any door to suspend the automatic arming. Parking Lights flash two times. If the parking lights flashed three times, then the alarm was trig- gered in your absence. Before turning the key o
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transmitter button is activated, the drivers door only will unlock, pressing the unlock button a second time will cause all doors to unlock. If your transmitter has a separate lock/unlock buttons, pressing the unlock button anytime after the first unlock command will cause all the vehicle doors to unlock. Headlight Illumination - Optional Illuminated Entry Upon Disarm WHILE THE SYSTEM IS SOUNDING If during a triggered state, you wish to shut off the siren without disarming your security syst
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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
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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 preassigned 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. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the on position. 3. Within 10 seconds, press a
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ELIMINATING THE NORMAL ARM / DISARM CHIRPS As explained earlier in the manual, you can eliminate the chirps selectively any time you arm or disarm the system simply by holding the ARM / DISARM button for two seconds. If you find the normal arming and disarming chirps annoying, they can be turned off permanently, eliminating the need to hold the ARM / DISARM button for two seconds. To do this, 1. Turn the ignition key on then off. 2. Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet push button swi
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in succession. Check with your installation center for more information on what accessories were installed and how they are accessed. ADDITIONAL REMOTE FUNCTION ( CHANNEL 4 ) This security system has an additional feature 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 To activate the optional accessory, press the programmed b
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AX-500 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AT A GLANCE DASH LED INDICATORS RAPID FLASHING = PASSIVE ARMING SLOW FLASHING = ARMED OFF = DISARMED ON SOLID = VALET MODE 3 FLASH...PAUSE = INTRUSION ZONE 3 2 FLASH...PAUSE = INTRUSION ZONE 2 1 FLASH...PAUSE = INTRUSION ZONE 1 SIREN CHIRP INDICATORS *1 CHIRP = ARM *2 CHIRPS = DISARM 3 CHIRPS = ARM / DOOR OPENED 4 CHIRPS = DISARM / INTRUSION * These chirps are optional, and can be de - activated. PARKING LAMP INDICATORS 1 FLASH = ARM 2 FLASHES = DISARM 3 FLASHES = DISAR
