Operating the Code Alarm CA530 Remote Start Security System

Operating the Code Alarm CA530 Remote Start Security System

Using the Keyless Entry Features

Locking the Vehicle Doors: To lock the doors, exit the vehicle, close all doors, then press the LOCK button. The status indicator (blue warning light on the dash) will blink steadily, once per second, if equipped. Starter Disable will activate when the status indicator begins to blink.

Unlocking the Vehicle Doors: To unlock the vehicle’s doors, press the UNLOCK button. The horn will “honk” and the parking lights will flash once, and the doors will unlock. Starter Disable disengage.

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

Activating the Trunk Release Feature: Press and hold UNLOCK 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 (optional): Press and hold the LOCK button. The vehicle’s headlights will come ON and remain ON for 20 seconds or until you press the LOCK button again.

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

Personal Protection Alarm (Panic): Press and hold the FIND/PANIC button to activate the vehicle horn and parking lights for 30 seconds. (If the vehicle horn is connected, the horn will “honk” a random pattern for 30 seconds.) Press any remote control button to turn off the “Personal Protection Alarm”.

Using Your Remote Vehicle Starter

Starting Your Vehicle: The remote start function is activated by pressing and holding the START button for 2 seconds on the remote control. 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 the START button again to turn off the vehicle. While in Remote Start mode, the vehicle parking lights will remain ON. The vehicle will run for 12 or 25 minutes, depending on run time selected by your installer.

If your vehicle stalls after Remote Start... If the vehicle stalls or does not start, the Code Alarm CA530 will pause for 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 Code Alarm CA530 will abort the start process. See Remote Start Safety Features on the following page for additional no start conditions. Your vehicle can be started by remote control whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.

Entering the Vehicle While It is Running via Remote Start:

1. Press UNLOCK to unlock the door(s) and turn off the starter disable (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.

Remote Start / Stop Feature: Press and hold the START button 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.)

Valet/Service Mode: You can turn off all remote start functions and prevent the starter disable by engaging the Valet/Service Mode:

• To engage Valet mode, turn the ignition key to the ON position (last position before start) and press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the remote control simultaneously. If installed, the blue status light will blink to indicate Valet mode.
• To disengage Valet mode, turn the ignition key to the ON position (last position before start) and press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the remote control simultaneously. If installed, the blue status light will stop blinking to indicate Valet mode has been terminated.

Pre-Heating or Pre-Cooling the Interior of the Vehicle: Before exiting the vehicle, set the vehicle’s temperature controls to the desired setting and operation. After the Code Alarm CA530 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 (optional): While the vehicle is running via remote start, press the START button 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), 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 START button on the remote control. 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 the LOCK button on the remote control to lock the vehicle doors if desired. Note: Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle when using the quick stop feature.

Remote Start Safety Features: For safety and security reasons, the Code Alarm CA530 will not allow the vehicle to start if the following conditions are present:

• The vehicle hood is opened
• The system is in the Valet/Service mode
• The brake is pressed and held

For safety and security reasons, the CA530 will terminate remote start run time and shut the vehicle off if the following conditions are present:

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

As a safety precaution, the vehicle will shut off if left unattended for 12 or 25 minutes, depending on the time preset by your installer.

Emergency Disarm Procedure

If your remote control is lost or fails to function, use this procedure to disarm the Code Alarm CA530 and start your vehicle.

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

System Maintenance

Changing the Remote Control Battery: The 12-volt alkaline battery(GP-23A) 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 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.

Remote Control Button Pad Care: DO NOT use excessive pressure when pressing transmitter buttons. Press buttons only until transmitter indicator light comes ON. Pressing harder after the light comes on can permanently damage the transmitter button pads.

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