Operating the Code Alarm PC7500 or ELITE7500 Remote Start Security System

Operating the Code Alarm PC7500 / ELITE7500 Remote Start Security 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 siren will “chirp” twice† and the parking lights will flash twice, indicating the system is armed. The doors will also lock at this time (if equipped and connected). 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 5 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 siren will chirp and the parking lights will flash once, and the doors will unlock. 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 IT-s Interior Theft Sensor. 2 chirps Door. 3 chirps Hood. 4 chirps Trunk/Optional Sensors. 5 chirps Ignition was turned on.

Disabling the IT-s Interior Theft Sensor: It may be necessary at times to disable the IT-s Interior Theft Sensor, especially when parking in areas (like parking garages) where extreme vibration may cause false alarms. Press the ARM button and then press the FIND/PANIC button within two seconds of pressing ARM to disable the interior theft 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.

Two-Stage Door Unlock: If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing DISARM one time will unlock only the driver’s door. Press DISARM again within 1 minute to unlock all doors.

Activating the Trunk Release Feature: Press and hold TRUNK to open the vehicle trunk or hatch (if equipped and connected). If this button is used to operate another accessory, the accessory will stay active for as long as the button is held.

Turning on the Vehicle Headlights: Press and hold the LIGHTS button to turn on the vehicle headlights. (The alarm system will attempt to arm if not already armed, unless it is in Valet mode.) The lights will stay on for 20 seconds, or until LIGHTS is pressed again.

Using AUX 3: If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing AUX for 1 second will activate the auxiliary function.

Using the Progressive Car Finder Feature: Press FIND on the remote control to locate your vehicle. The siren will emit five short chirps at low volume, increasing in volume each of three times the button is pressed.

Personal Protection Alarm (Panic): Press and hold the PANIC button to activate the vehicle siren and parking lights for 30 seconds. (If the vehicle horn is connected, the horn will “pulse” for 30 seconds.) Press any remote control button to turn off the Panic alarm.

Remote Start / Stop Feature: Press ARM, then press START within 2 seconds on the remote control. If all safety parameters are correct, the engine will start within 5 seconds (diesel engines will take longer.) Press and hold START again to turn off the vehicle. (Turn to page 6 for more on remote start features.)

Using Second Car Mode: If this feature is enabled, one transmitter will control two vehicles equipped with a PowerCode system. To operate the second vehicle, press the shift button, then within two seconds, press the desired function button.

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 fueling or servicing your vehicle.

To enter Valet Mode: With the vehicle ignition on, press the ARM button. The red dashboard warning light (status indicator) will turn on for one second, then turn off. This indicates 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 on for one second, then 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 onetime Valet mode. Next time you exit your vehicle the system will arm in the normal manner.

Using Your Remote Starter

Starting Your Vehicle: The remote start function is activated by pressing the ARM button, then pressing the START button on the remote control within 2 seconds. The system will check the vehicle to ensure that it is safe to start, and if all safety parameters are correct, the engine will start within 5 seconds (diesel engines will take longer.) Press and hold START again to turn off the vehicle.

If your vehicle stalls or does not start: If the vehicle stalls or does not start, the Power Code PC 7500 will pause 5 seconds, then try 3 more times to start the vehicle (a total of four attempts). The system pauses 5 seconds between each start attempt. If the vehicle does not start after the fourth attempt, the Power Code PC 7500 will abort the start process.

Your vehicle can be started by remote control whether the alarm is armed or disarmed. When the alarm is armed, the impact sensor turns off when the vehicle is started to prevent the engine vibration from setting off the alarm.

Remote Start Safety Features: For safety and security reasons, the PowerCode PC 7500 will shut off the vehicle during remote start if any of the following occur:

• The vehicle hood is opened
• The brake is pressed before the vehicle ignition is turned on with the key
• The engine reaches 3 times its normal idle
• The alarm is triggered

As a safety precaution, the vehicle will shut off if left unattended for 12 or 24 minutes, depending on the time preset by your installer.

Entering the Vehicle While It is Running via Remote Start:

1. Press DISARM to unlock the door(s) and turn off the alarm system (if it is not already off).
2. Enter the vehicle. Do not press the brake pedal.
3. Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the ON position.
4. Press the brake pedal. The remote starter disengages and the vehicle will operate normally.

Pre-Heating or Pre-Cooling the Interior of the Vehicle: Before exiting the vehicle, set the temperature controls to the desired setting and operation. After the Power Code starts the vehicle, the heater or air-conditioning will activate and heat or cool the interior to your setting.

Turning on the Rear-Window Defroster (if connected): While the vehicle is running via remote start, press DEFRST on the remote control. The vehicle defroster will activate and run for 10 minutes, or for your vehicle’s preset time limit.

Using the “Quick-stop” Feature: If you want to make a short stop and leave your vehicle running (to keep the interior warm or cool, for instance), the quick stop feature allows you to do this while keeping your vehicle secure and your keys with you. To engage quick stop:

1. Stop the vehicle and place the transmission in PARK.
2. With your foot off the brake pedal, press the press the START button on the remote control within 2 seconds The parking lights will turn on, indicating that the vehicle is now running via remote start.
3. Remove the keys from the ignition and exit the vehicle. Press ARM to arm the alarm system if desired.

Note: Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle when using the quick stop feature.

Automatic Convenience Options

The Power Code PC 7500 performs a variety of automatic functions to enhance security and comfort. Some of these features are programmable at the time of installation. Please see your installer for further details.

• 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 removing the key from the ignition, the vehicle courtesy lights will turn on for 1 minute, or until the Power Code PC 7500 is armed.
• Automatic Arming: The Power Code PC 7500 will arm automatically 1 minute after the key is removed from the ignition. This feature can be temporarily disabled by placing the system into Valet mode.
• Ignition Lock: If all doors are closed and the vehicle is started with the key, the doors will automatically lock.
• Ignition Unlock: When removing the key from the ignition, the doors will automatically unlock.

When Your Security System is Triggered

The Power Code PC 7500 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. To stop the siren while keeping the alarm armed and doors locked, press the ARM button while the system is triggered.

System Maintenance

Changing the Remote Control Battery: The two 3-v lithium batteries (CR2016) 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 side of the remote control. Twist the coin to pry the remote control halves apart.
2. Remove the old batteries and replace with new ones. Be sure to observe the (+) and (-) signs in the battery compartment.
3. Carefully snap the case halves back together, then test the remote control.

Adding Remote Controls to Your System: The Power Code PC7500 has the ability to operate from up to eight (8) 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 three (3) times. This indicates that the unit has entered the remote control programming mode.
5. Release the button.
6. Press the ARM button (button 1) 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.

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. 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 (page 8).
3. a. If you have only one remaining remote control, press the ARM button on that remote control eight (8) times, pausing at least 1 second 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 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. c. If you have three remaining remote controls, press the ARM button on the two remote controls three (3) times, then press the ARM button on the remaining remote control twice. Pause at least 1 seconds 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.

Emergency Disarm Procedure

If your remote control is lost or fails to function, use this procedure to disarm the Power Code PC 7500 and start your vehicle.

1. Use the keys to enter the vehicle. The alarm will sound once the door is opened.
2. Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the ON position.
3. Locate and press the emergency override button. The alarm will turn off and then you will be able to start your vehicle.

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