Car Alarm  (490-0720)            Operation             Faxback Doc. # 6257

This alarm system detects unauthorized entry into a vehicle in two ways:

  The motion sensor sets off the alarm if it detects movement.

  The voltage drop sensor sets off the alarm if someone opens the trunk,
  hood (if the vehicle has an underhood light), a door that turns on the
  dome light, or does anything else to make one of the vehicle's lights
  turn on.

When violated, the system sounds the alarm for 90 seconds, then resets and
is ready for the next violation.  You can silence the alarm when it is
sounding by pressing DISARM on the remote control transmitter.

Several of the system's features let you control how it works.  For
example, you can control the motion sensor's sensitivity or turn the
system off completely.  You can disarm the system so the siren does not
sound. You can even turn off the alarm system so it does not automatically
arm.

TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF

The system is normally on, so it automatically arms when you leave the
vehicle.  However, you might not want the system to arm for valet parking
or car repair.

To turn off the system, first disarm it by pressing DISARM on the remote
transmitter once.  Then press DISARM three times within 3 seconds.  The
system chirps once after the first two times, and chirps three times after
the third.

ARMING THE SYSTEM

Arming the system sets the alarm to sound.  Before you arm the system, be
sure it is turned on.

Automatic Arming

Note:  The following assumes that all doors turn on a light when opened.
       If your vehicle has doors that do not turn on a light when opened,
       those doors do not affect automatic arming.

If you do nothing after you turn off the ignition, the alarm chirps in 60
seconds, indicating it is armed.  Opening a door causes the alarm to
sound.

If you open a door before 60 seconds has elapsed, the alarm's timer starts
a new 60-second countdown.

Sixty seconds after the last door is closed, the alarm system chirps to
confirm it is armed.  The indicator flashes.

When you return to your vehicle, use the remote control to disarm the
alarm system before entering the vehicle.

Remote Arming

The remote control has a range of up to 50 feet (See "Remote Control
Range").  To arm the system from outside the vehicle, press ARM on the
remote control.  While you hold down ARM, the remote control's indicator
lights.  The red status indicator lights and a tone sounds when the system
arms.

DISARMING THE SYSTEM

Press the remote control's button once.  While you hold down DISARM, the
remote control's indicator lights.  The siren chirps twice when the system
disarms.  When the alarm sounds, you can silence it by disarming it.

The system also has a violation memory.  If the siren sounded, when you
return and disarm it, it sounds four chirps to let you know the alarm was
triggered.

SETTING THE MOTION SENSOR'S SENSITIVITY

The control module has a sensor that responds to shock or sudden vehicle
movement.  For example, if someone breaks the glass or hits your car with
a stick, rock, or hammer, the siren sounds.

You can adjust the sensor's sensitivity according to your needs, from very
sensitive (so even a slight movement or impact triggers the siren) to very
insensitive (so a lot of movement or impact is needed to trigger the
siren).  Follow these steps to adjust the sensitivity.

1.  Disarm the alarm system.

2.  With your fingers or a screwdriver, carefully remove and save the
    rubber plug on the back of the main control module.

3.  Use a screw driver to turn the screw slowly and gently, taking care
    not to force it too far in either direction.  Turn the screw
    counterclockwise (toward MIN) to decrease the sensor's sensitivity,
    clockwise (toward MAX) to increase it.

4.  Arm the alarm system and wait 3 seconds.  Then test the setting by
    pushing on the bumper or closing the door to jolt the car until you
    are satisfied with the sensitivity level.

5.  Replace the rubber plug.

Note:  Failure to replace the plug voids the alarm's warranty.

SOUNDING THE PANIC ALARM

This feature lets you summon help in an emergency.  To sound the panic
alarm, press either of the remote buttons for 2 seconds.

Note:  Seek help as quickly as possible.  If you are away from your car,
       stay in a safe place until you are sure there is no danger.

THE SYSTEM STATUS INDICATOR

The red indicator flashes when the system is armed.  It lights steadily
during the 3-second arming delay.  It flashes rapidly if the alarm has
sounded.

REMOTE CONTROL RANGE

Because each installation and vehicle type is different, the remote
control's range varies at different locations around the vehicle.

Test the remote control's range by alternately arming and disarming the
system at different distances from the vehicle and from all sides.  Know
your alarm systems capabilities.

When the remote control's battery becomes weak, the control range
decreases.  Replace the remote control's battery.

(RLR/smc-05/18/94)