Operating the Code Alarm Elite 3100 Alarm System

Operating the Code Alarm Elite 3100 Alarm System

Using Your Remote Transmitter

Arming the Security System: To arm the system, exit the vehicle, close all doors, then press the ARM button. The parking lights will flash twice, indicating the system is armed. The doors will also lock at this time (if equipped and connected). If ARM is pressed again within 20 seconds the siren will chirp twice. The status indicator (red warning light on the dash) will blink steadily, once per second.

Pre-arm Mode: If the siren chirps and the parking lights flash only once, this indicates that the vehicle courtesy light is on, or that an entrance is not closed securely. Check to see that doors, hood, and trunk are properly closed. Once all entrances are secured (and the courtesy light is off), the system will chirp/flash again. The system is now fully armed. (If the entrance is not secured within 4 minutes, the system will arm and ignore the unsecured entrance until it is closed.)

Disarming the Security System: To disarm the system, press the DISARM button. The parking lights will flash once, and the doors will unlock (if equipped and connected). If the DISARM button is pressed again within 20 seconds the siren will chirp once. The courtesy light will turn on for 1 minute, or until the vehicle is started.

Attempted Intrusion Identification: If the siren chirps four times when disarming, this indicates that the system was triggered in your absence. The status indicator will also flash rapidly. Perform the following operation to determine the protected zone that triggered the system: After disarming, press the emergency override button. The siren will chirp to indicate the cause of the alarm trigger: 1 Chirp = Other Sensor, 2 Chirps = Impact Sensor, 3 Chirps = Door or Other Entrance, 4 Chirps = Ignition was turned on.

Note: If you have chosen the Silent Arming Option, the siren will not sound when arming or disarming until the appropriate button is pressed a second time.

Some of the features are programmable and can be changed to operate differently than described herein. Refer to the selectable option section below or consult with your installer for more information.

Sensor Override: It may be necessary at times to disable the IR-s Impact Sensor, especially when parking in areas (like parking garages) where extreme vibration may cause false alarms. Press both lower buttons to arm the alarm system and disable the impact sensor. The siren will chirp three times to indicate that the sensor is disabled. The sensor will become enabled again the next time the system is armed normally.

Activating the Trunk Release Feature: Press and hold TRUNK to open the vehicle trunk or hatch (if equipped and connected).

Turning on the Vehicle Headlights: Press the LIGHTS button to turn on the vehicle headlights. The lights will stay on for 20 seconds, or until LIGHTS is pressed again.

Using the Car Finder Feature: Press FIND on the remote control to locate your vehicle. The horn will emit five short chirps each time the button is pressed.

Personal Protection Alarm (Real Panic): Pressing and hold the FIND/PANIC button to activate the Real Panic feature which makes the car horn sound at random length intervals. Real Panic duration is 30 seconds. The Real Panic cycle can be stopped prior to 30 seconds by pressing the FIND/PANIC button again.

Using Valet Mode: If the Passive Arming feature is enabled on your system, Valet mode temporarily prevents the alarm system from arming automatically. This is useful when servicing your vehicle or anytime when you don't want the system to arm.

To enter valet mode: With the vehicle ignition ON, press the ARM button. The red dashboard warning light (status indicator) will begin a double flash sequence, indicating that the system is in Valet mode. Once the ignition is turned off, the status indicator will emit a quick double-flash pattern. Note: In Valet mode, all keyless entry, convenience and remote start features operate normally.

To exit Valet mode: With the vehicle ignition ON, press the DISARM button. The red dashboard warning light (status indicator) will turn off. This indicates that the system has exited Valet mode.

Hint: To prevent your security system from automatically arming while unloading or refueling your vehicle, without placing the system in valet mode, simply press the disarm button on your remote control transmitter after turning the ignition key off. Doing so places your system into a temporary or one time valet mode. Next time you exit your vehicle the system will arm normally.

Automatic Convenience Options

Illuminated Entry: When the alarm system is disarmed, the vehicle courtesy lights will turn on for 1 minute, or until the vehicle is started or the system is re-armed.

Illuminated Exit: When turning the ignition off the vehicle courtesy lights will turn on for 1 minute, or until the system is armed.

Automatic Arming: Your system will arm automatically 1 minute after the ignition key is turned off. This feature can be temporarily disabled by placing the system into Valet mode or by pressing disarm.

Ignition Lock: If all doors are closed and the vehicle is started with the key, the doors will automatically lock.

Ignition Unlock: When the ignition is turned off, the doors will automatically unlock.

When Your Security System is Triggered

Your system will trigger if one of the following events occurs while the system is armed:

• Any protected entrance is opened.
• The vehicle ignition is turned ON.
• The vehicle is jolted hard enough to signal the impact detector.

Once the alarm is triggered. the siren (or horn) sounds and the vehicle parking lights flash for 30 seconds. The system will then re-arm awaiting the next intrusion attempt.

The Interior Status Indicator

The Status Indicator is a high-intensity red light mounted in a visible location on the vehicle dashboard. This red light gives a visual indication of the alarm system's state of operation. Note the chart below:

System Maintenance

Changing the Remote Control Battery: The 12-volt alkaline battery supplied in your remote control should last approximately one year, depending on usage. When the battery begins to weaken, you will notice a decrease in range, or the distance from your vehicle that your remote transmitter will operate. Follow the instructions below to change the remote transmitter battery.

1. Insert the edge of a coin into the slot at the top of the remote control. Twist the coin to pry the remote control halves apart.
2. Remove the old battery and replace with a new one. Be sure to observe the (+) and (-) signs in the battery compartment.
3. Carefully snap the case halves back together, then test the remote control. It is not necessary to reprogram the remote control after changing the battery.

Adding Remote Controls to Your System: Your system has the ability to operate from up to four (4) remote controls. Follow these instructions to add a remote control to your system.

1. Make sure the security system is disarmed and the ignition is OFF.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Turn vehicle ignition ON.
4. Press and hold emergency override button. After 15 seconds, the siren or horn will sound two (2) times. This indicates that the unit has entered the remote control programming mode.
5. Release the button.
6. Press the ARM button on the remote control to be programmed. The siren or horn will sound once, indicating that the system has "learned" that remote control.
7. Repeat step 6 for any additional remote controls.
8. Turn the vehicle ignition off to exit the programming mode. Test all remote controls to ensure that they work properly.

Two-Car Mode: Your transmitters can be programmed to operate two separate vehicles, both equipped with the same model system. In the two-car mode configuration the top two buttons are used to operate the first vehicle and bottom two buttons are used to operate the second.

Note: It is recommended that the transmitter memory should be cleared before programming two-car mode.

To operate 2 separate vehicles from one Remote transmitter follow these instructions:

1. Complete steps 1-5 from Adding Remote Controls to Your System. (See above.)
2. Press button 2 on the remote transmitter to be programmed to set operation of this system on buttons 1 and 2 - OR - press button 4 on remote transmitter to set operation of this system on buttons 3 and 4. The system will respond by chirping the siren (or horn) once, indicating that the system has "Learned" this transmitter.
3. Repeat step 2 for any additional remote controls.
4. Turn the vehicle ignition off to exit the programming mode. Test all remote controls to ensure that they work properly.

Additional notes regarding two~car mode:

• Not all transmitters have to be programmed as two-car mode.
• When a transmitter is programmed as a two car transmitter the following functions are not available:
• • Car Find
  • Arm with sensor-override
  • Use of auxiliary outputs other than Real Panic and headlight control.

See diagram below for remote functionality for Two-Car mode:

Deleting Lost or Stolen Remote Controls from Your System: If one of your remote controls is lost or stolen, follow these instructions IMMEDIATELY to remove the control code from your system.

1. Make sure that you have all remaining remote controls available.
2. Enter the remote control programming mode by following steps 1 - 5 of Adding Remote Controls to Your System (see above).
3. a. If you have only one remaining remote control, press the ARM button on that remote control four (4) times) pausing at least 1 second in between each press. Make sure that the siren chirps each time you press the ARM button. b. If you have two remaining remote controls, press the ARM button on each remote control two (2) times, pausing at least 1 second in between each press. Make sure that the siren chirps each time you press the ARM button. c. If you have three remaining remote controls, press the ARM button on the first remote control two (2) times, then press the ARM button on the other two remote controls once. Pause at least 1 second in between each press. Make sure that the siren chirps each time you press the ARM button.
4. Turn the vehicle ignition off to exit the programming mode. When you are finished, the lost or stolen remote control will no longer operate your system.

Programming Selectable Options: This section explains the process for changing certain operating characteristics of your system. These options were set by your installer at the time of installation. These options should not need to be changed once installation is complete. Please exercise extreme caution as some of these options configure the system to interface with your specific vehicle. Changing these options may result in faulty operation or vehicle damage. See your installer for details. Note: Remote controls must be programmed prior to these steps.

1. Repeat steps 1-5 of Adding Remote Controls to Your System (see above).
2. Press and release the emergency override button. The horn or siren will sound three (3) times. This indicates that the unit has entered the Option Bank One.
3. Press the ARM button (button 1) on a programmed remote control to begin option selections. The siren or horn will sound a number of times to indicate the number of the option.
4. Press the DISARM button (button 2) to turn the option on or off. The vehicle red status indicator on the dashboard indicates whether an option is on or off.
   • If the selected option is ON, the indicator will light.
   • If the selected option is OFF, the indicator will turn off.
   • The status indicator will turn on or off when an option is changed.
5. When changes are complete, press and release the emergency override button to select the Option Bank 2. (Siren or horn will sound four (4) times.)
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change desired options.
7. Turn ignition OFF to exit programming.

Options Chart:

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