Operating the Code Alarm C-500 Vehicle Security System

Operating the Code Alarm C-500 Vehicle Security System 

Using Your Remote Transmitter

Arming the Security System: To arm the system, exit the vehicle, close all doors, then press and release the ARM button. The parking lights will flash twice and doors will lock (if equipped and connected), indicating the system is armed. The status indicator will turn on and blink steadily, once per second. If you press the ARM button again within 5 seconds the siren will chirp twice. If the parking lights flash only once, this indicates that the system has detected that the vehicle courtesy light is on, or that an entrance is not closed securely. Check to see that all vehicle entrances are closed securely. Once all entrances are secured (and the courtesy light is off), the system will chirp / flash again. The system is now fully armed. If all entrances are not secure the system will arm itself after 4 minutes.

Disarming the Security System: To disarm the system, press and release the DISARM button. The parking lights will flash once, and the doors will unlock (if equipped and connected). The courtesy light will turn on for 1 minute, or until the vehicle is started. If you press disarm again within 5 seconds, the siren will chirp once.

Trip 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 Override button. The siren will chirp to indicate the cause of the alarm trigger: 1 chirp Shock Sensor, 2 chirps Other Sensor, 3 chirps Door or other Entrance, 4 chirps Ignition was turned on.

Sensor Override: Your security system is equipped with an impact detector, which causes the system to emit a warning chirp for a light non threatening impact or alarm cycle upon harder impact to the vehicle. It may be necessary at times to temporarily disable the sensor feature, especially in areas where severe vibration can cause false alarms. Press button 1 & 2 together. The system will respond with three (3) chirps and three light flashes, indicating that the system is armed with the sensor disabled. This procedure disables the sensor for only one arm/disarm cycle. The sensor will be enabled the next time the alarm system is armed.

Activating the Trunk Release Output: To activate the Trunk Release output, press and hold the DISARM button. The security system will disarm if it is armed, and the vehicle trunk / hatch will open.

Personal Protection (Panic) Alarm: Pressing the panic button on the remote transmitter activates the Panic feature, sounding the siren and flashing the parking lights. Panic is designed to bring attention to the vehicle and surrounding area, warding off a would-be intruder. Press the panic button again to turn off the Panic alarm.

Valet Mode: Valet mode, sometimes referred to as “keyless mode”, when engaged prevents the security system from arming - automatically or via the remote control transmitter - while allowing the convenience features (remote control door lock, unlock and trunk) to remain functional. Valet mode is useful when leaving your vehicle for service or any time you do not what your vehicle to be armed inadvertently.

To engage the valet mode:

1. Turn key to the ON or RUN position.
2. Press the ARM button on the remote transmitter. The status indicator will begin blinking a double flash pattern to confirm security system is in valet mode and continue to double flash until the status indicator is disengaged.

To disengage valet mode and return your system to the normal operating mode:

1. Turn the key to the ON or RUN position.
2. Press DISARM button on remote control transmitter. Status indicator will turn off.

To prevent your system from arming just one time without engaging valet mode, simply press the disarm button on your remote control transmitter after turning the ignition key off. This is useful when unloading your vehicle or anytime when you do not want your system to arm automatically but will want to arm the system without reentering the vehicle.

Hint: When doing so, remember to arm the system with your remote control.

Override/Programming Button

The Override/programming button is a hidden push button switch that can be used to disarm the security system if your remote control transmitter is lost or stolen. The override/ programming button is also used to for programming new transmitters to the system. To prevent unauthorized use of the override/programming button, the ignition key is also needed to disarm the system or program transmitters.

Disarming system without the remote control transmitter:

1. Enter vehicle (the alarm will begin sounding as soon as the door is opened).
2. Turn the ignition key to the on position.
3. Press the override button.
4. The security system is now disarmed.

Note: System will rearm 60 seconds after key is turned off. (If automatic arming is enabled).

System Maintenance

Changing the Remote Transmitter Battery: The 12-volt alkaline battery supplied in your remote transmitter 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. Using a coin pry off the back of the transmitter (the transmitter snaps together) and expose the battery.
2. Remove the old battery and replace with a new one. Be sure to observe the (+) and (-) signs in the battery compartment.
3. Replace the case backing, then test the remote transmitter. It is not necessary to re-program the remote transmitter after changing the battery.

Programming Remote Transmitters: Each system module has four “slots”, or memory locations, to store remote transmitter codes, giving it the ability to operate from up to four remote transmitters. For proper operation, a transmitter code must be stored into each memory slot. When using less than four transmitters, follow the suggested programming parameters: One Remote Transmitter - Program four (4) times, Two Remote Transmitters - Program each remote transmitter two (2) times, Three Remote Transmitters - Program one remote transmitter twice, and each remaining remote transmitter once.

1. Open driver’s door.
2. Turn vehicle ignition ON.
3. Press and hold programming button.
4. After 10-15 seconds, siren will sound 3 times. Release programming button.
5. Press button ARM on new transmitter.
6. Repeat step 5 to program additional transmitters (up to four).
7. Turn vehicle ignition OFF.

Programming Selectable Options:

Note: Transmitters supplied with system are preprogrammed. See page 8 for instructions on programming additional transmitters.

1. Open driver’s door.
2. Turn vehicle ignition ON.
3. Press and hold programming button in. After 10-15 seconds siren will sound 3 times to indicate transmitter learn mode.
4. Release, press and release programming button. Siren will sound 4 times.
5. Using a programmed transmitter, press LOCK button to advance to the next option. Siren will sound to indicate option number.
6. Press DISARM to turn selected option ON or OFF. Status Indicator will light if an option is ON.
7. Turn Ignition OFF to end option programming.

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