Operating Instructions for the Prestige APS995 Remote Start Security System

Operating the Prestige APS995 Remote Start Security System
Arming the System - Active	Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and close all doors, hood lid and trunk lid. Press and release Lock/Arm button on the keychain transmitter. The dash mounted LED begins to flash slowly. Parking Lights flash one time. Siren sounds one chirp. If the siren sounds 3 chirps, then you have left a door, trunk or hood lid ajar. Simply close the opened entry point to provide full protection. If the siren did not sound when arming, then the chirps have been turned off and you should refer to the section titled “ELIMINATING THE ARM / DISARM CHIRPS“ below. Doors Lock is Optional.   Note: If the optional Headlamp illumination feature has been added, and has been selected for operation when arming, as an added convenience, the system will turn on the headlights when the system is armed.
Silent Arming the System - Active	(Must be activated during programming) Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle and close all doors, hood lid and trunk lid. Press and hold the Lock/Arm button on the keychain transmitter for 2 seconds. The dash mounted LED begins to flash slowly. Parking Lights flash one time. Siren will not sound. If the siren sounds 3 chirps, then you have left a door, trunk, or hood lid ajar. Simply close the opened entry point to provide full protection. Doors Lock is Optional. Note: If the optional Headlamp illumination feature has been added, and has been selected for operation when arming, as an added convenience, the system will turn on the headlights when the system is armed.
Arming the System - Passive (Automatic)	Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle and close and lock all doors, hood lid and trunk lid. The dash mounted LED begins to flash rapidly, indicating 30 second passive arming has begun. Opening any protected entry point during the 30 second passive arming cycle will immediately suspend automatic arming and the 30 second passive arming cycle will re-start when all doors are closed. At the end of the passive arming cycle; The dash mounted LED begins to flash slowly. Parking Lights flash one time. Siren sounds one chirp. If the siren did not sound when arming, then the chirps have been turned off and you should refer to the section titled “ELIMINATING THE ARM / DISARM CHIRPS“ below. Doors Lock is Optional. Door locking during passive arming is a selectable feature. The alarm can be programmed to allow the doors to lock only when arming using the keychain transmitter and they will not automatically lock during passive arming.
Protection While the System is Armed	Opening any protected door, hood or trunk lid will cause the alarm to immediately sound. The alarm will continue to sound for 30 seconds, then stop and continue to monitor all protected entry points. If the thief left a door opened, the alarm will sound for six 30 second cycles, remain armed and ignore that triggered zone. Whenever the system is armed, the red dash mounted LED indicator will slowly flash. This serves as a visual deterrent to the potential thief. The LED is a very low current bulb and will not cause the vehicle’s battery to drain, even when left unattended for extended periods. Whenever the system is triggered, the vehicle’s parking lights will flash for the full 30 second alarm cycle, attracting visual attention to the vehicle. Optional - Whenever the system is armed, the vehicle’s starting circuit will be bypassed. If the thief should choose to ignore the siren, the vehicle can not be started. Any mild impact to the vehicle’s glass will cause the alarm to sound a short series of warning tones. Any strong impact to the vehicle’s glass will cause the alarm to trigger for the full 30 second alarm cycle. Note: If the optional interior illumination circuit was installed, the interior light will flash as well for the full 30 second alarm cycle.
Disarming the System	Notes: If the optional 2 step door unlock circuit is installed, when the unlock transmitter button is activated, the drivers door only will unlock, pressing the unlock button a second time will cause all doors to unlock. If your transmitter has been configured with single button Lock/Unlock, to activate the all door unlock feature operate the Lock/Unlock button a second time within 3 seconds of the first unlock command. As you approach the vehicle, press and release the Unlock/Disarm button on the keychain transmitter. The dash mounted LED turns off. The LED will start flashing rapidly, indicating that the system is re-arming automatically. Open any door to suspend the automatic arming. Parking Lights flash two times. If the parking lights flashed three times, then the alarm was triggered in your absence. Before turning the key on, examine the LED to identify which zone was triggered. Siren sounds two chirps. If the siren sounds 4 chirps, then the alarm was triggered in your absence. Before turning the key on, examine the LED and refer to the INTRUSION WARNING SIGNALS section below to identify which zone was triggered. If the siren did not sound when disarming, then the chirps have been turned off and you should refer to the section titled “ELIMINATING THE ARM / DISARM CHIRPS“ below. Doors Unlock is Optional. 2 Step Doors Unlock is also Optional. Note: If the optional Headlamp illumination feature has been added and has been selected for operation when disarming, as an added convenience, the system will turn on the headlights when the system is disarmed.
Silent Disarming of the System	(Must be activated during programming) Notes: If the optional 2 step door unlock circuit is installed, when the unlock transmitter button is activated, the drivers door only will unlock, pressing the unlock button a second time will cause all doors to unlock. If your transmitter has been configured with single button Lock/Unlock as shown, to activate the all door unlock feature operate the Lock/Unlock button a second time within 3 seconds of the first unlock command. Press and hold button the Unlock/Disarm button on the keychain transmitter for 2 seconds. Red dash mounted LED turns off. The LED will start flashing rapidly, indicating that the system is re-arming automatically. Open any door to suspend the automatic arming. Parking Lights flash two times. If the parking lights flashed three times, then the alarm was triggered in your absence. Before turning the key on, examine the LED to identify which zone was triggered. Siren will not sound. If the siren sounds 4 chirps, then the alarm was triggered in your absence. Before turning the key on, examine the LED and refer to the INTRUSION WARNING SIGNALS section below to identify which zone was triggered. Doors Unlock is Optional. 2 Step Doors Unlock is also Optional. Note: If the optional Headlamp illumination feature has been added and has been selected for operation when disarming, as an added convenience, the system will turn on the headlights when the system is disarmed.
While the System is Sounding	If during a triggered state, you wish to shut off the siren without disarming your security system, simply press and release any transmitter button other than the Unlock/Disarm button. This action will turn off the siren yet leave the vehicle fully armed and protected. This feature is particularly useful if you are aware of children playing near your vehicle that may accidentally trigger your security system. In this case you can cancel the siren sounding without disarming your alarm.
System Intrusion Warning Signals	This system will inform you if an intrusion attempt has occurred while you were away from the vehicle. If an intrusion attempt has occurred, the siren will chirp 4 times and the parking lights will flash 3 times when disarming the system. Enter the vehicle and observe the red dash mounted LED to identify which zone was triggered. If the LED is flashing one time...pause...one time...pause...etc., then an intrusion attempt was made to the shock sensor, or an accessory triggering device that may have been added to the system. If the LED is flashing two times...pause...two times...pause...etc., then an intrusion attempt was made to a hood or trunk pin switch that was added to the system or to a light activated entry point if the alarm was installed using the voltage sensing feature. If the LED is flashing three times...pause...three times...pause...etc., then an intrusion attempt was made through one of the vehicle’s doors. Note: These intrusion warning indicators are stored in the system’s memory and will only be erased when the ignition key is turned on.
System Valet Switch	The valet switch allows you to temporarily bypass all alarm functions, eliminating the need to hand your transmitter to parking attendants or garage mechanics. When the system is in valet mode, all alarm functions are bypassed, however the remote panic feature and remote door locks will remain operational. In addition, the parking lights will flash to indicate locking and unlocking. To use the valet mode, the system must first be disarmed either by using your keychain transmitter or by activating your personalized manual override code. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition key to the on position. Press and hold the valet pushbutton switch until the dash mounted LED turns on solid. The system will remain in the valet mode. To return to normal operation, press and release the pushbutton switch any time the ignition is on. Note: Always remember to return the system to normal operation. This will ensure that the vehicle remains protected at all times.
Manually Override Your System: Using the Valet Switch Manual Override	Your Security System can be disarmed without the use of the keychain transmitter. This is necessary, since you will need the ability to operate your vehicle if the transmitter is lost or its battery fails. Typically this override mode is used only if the transmitter has become inoperative. If your system has been selected for Valet Switch manual override as indicated on the last page of this manual, to bypass the alarm system: Open the vehicle door. The alarm will sound. Turn the ignition key to the on position. Within 5 seconds, press and release the valet pushbutton switch. The alarm system will stop sounding and enter the (bypass) mode. You can now start and operate the vehicle normally.
Programming Your Custom Override Code for the System	Unlike override switches easily found, and defeated, this security system allows the consumer to program a personal override code, offering a higher level of security. To take advantage of this option, programmable feature # 10 must be selected for the Custom Code Option. Consult your installation center for programming details. The system comes from the factory with a pre-programmed override code of 11. To change this default override code, do the following: Disarm the system by use of the transmitter, or by use of the emergency override sequence. Turn the ignition switch to the on position. Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet/override switch, 3 times. Within 10 seconds turn the ignition switch off, on, off, on, off, on. (The siren or horn will beep and the lights will flash one time.) Within 10 seconds, begin to enter your chosen 10ths digit by pressing and releasing the pushbutton switch from 1 up to 9 times. Within 10 seconds of the last entered 10ths digit, turn the ignition switch off then on. Within 10 seconds, begin to enter your chosen units digit by pressing and releasing the pushbutton switch from 1 up to 9 times. Finish by turning the ignition switch to the off position. If the new code was accepted, the unit will report back the newly entered code, by flashing the LED, first indicating the 10ths digit, pause and then the units digit. The unit will report the new code three times with a one second pause between each code, then the system will begin arming. If the LED flash pattern reports the previously stored code, the new code was not entered correctly. Please repeat steps 1 through 7 above considering the following. Notes: Acceptable digits 10ths or units are 1 through 9. The unit will not recognize a 0 (Zero), or no digit entered in any place, units or tenths. If 15 seconds of inactivity expire or if the ignition switch is turned off for more then 5 seconds during any of the above steps, the unit will revert back to the last successfully stored code. Custom Code Programming Example: To Change the code from the factory pre-assigned code of 11 to “52” you would do the following: Disarm the system by use of the transmitter or by use of the emergency override sequence. Turn the ignition switch to the on position. Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet/override switch, 3 times. Within 10 seconds turn the ignition switch off, on, off, on, off, on. (The siren or horn will beep and the lights will flash one time.) Within 10 seconds, begin to press and release the pushbutton switch to set the tenths digit. (As per the example, press and release 5 times to set the tenths digit to 5) Within 10 seconds of the last press of the pushbutton, turn the ignition switch off then on. Within 10 seconds, begin to press and release the pushbutton switch to set the units digit. (As per the example, press and release 2 times to set the units digit to 2). Turn the ignition switch to the off position. Immediately observe the LED flash pattern. You will note the LED flashing five times, pause, and then flash two times, pause. This pattern will be repeated three times indicating the new code (52) has been accepted and stored in memory. Notes: If after step 7, the LED flashes a code other than what was just entered, this indicates that the code has not been changed. You will have to repeat steps 1 through 7 above being certain to note the following: Acceptable digits 10ths or units are 1 through 9. The unit will not recognize a 0 (Zero), or no digit entered in any place, units or tenths. If 15 seconds of inactivity expire, or if the ignition switch is turned off for more then 5 seconds during any of the above steps, the unit will revert back to the last successfully stored code.
Manually Overriding Your System: Using the Custom Code Override	Assuming the override code programmed has not been changed, and the default override code of 11 is in the system's memory. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the on position. The siren will sound. Within 5 seconds, press and release the pushbutton switch 1 time. Within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch off then on. Within 5 seconds, press and release the pushbutton switch 1 time. Turn the ignition switch off then on and start the vehicle. If you have changed the programmed override code then substitute your new code tenths for step 2 above, and units for step 5 above.
Eliminating the Normal Arm/Disarm Chirps on the System	As explained earlier in the manual, you can eliminate the chirps selectively any time you arm or disarm the system simply by holding the ARM or DISARM button for two seconds. If you find the normal arming and disarming chirps annoying, they can be turned off permanently, eliminating the need to hold the ARM / DISARM button for 2 seconds. To do this: Turn the ignition key on then off. Within 10 seconds, press and release valet switch three times. If the chirps were on before you started, then you will hear two chirps indicating they have been turned off. If the chirps were off before you started, then you will hear one chirp indicating they have been turned on. Notes: Whenever the chirps are bypassed, the 4-chirp intrusion indicator and 3 chirp defective zone indicator will always operate. Since these are important warnings to you that something has happened, they cannot be eliminated. Your system must be programmed by the installation center to enable this feature.
System Remote Panic Operation	The Lock or Unlock button on your keychain transmitter also functions as a panic switch for use in emergency situations. To use remote panic: Press and hold the Lock or Unlock button on the keychain transmitter for 3 or more seconds. The alarm will immediately sound. To stop the alarm, press and hold the Lock or Unlock button on the transmitter again for 3 seconds. If the button is not pressed, the alarm will automatically stop after 30 seconds. Also if any transmitter button other than the Lock or Unlock button is pressed and released, the Panic mode will be turned off immediately. The normal function of this transmitter button will be suspended during the Panic sounding period. During the panic mode, the Lock and Unlock buttons can be used to lock and unlock the doors, (if the option is installed), however once the unlock/disarm button is pressed, the vehicle's starter inhibit device, (where installed) will be disabled allowing the vehicle to start. Note: While in the Panic mode, pressing and releasing the Lock or Unlock buttons will, if the option is installed, lock and unlock the doors respectively. While in the panic mode, anytime the Unlock button is pressed, the panic feature will continue for the allotted 30 seconds, however, the security system will be disarmed allowing the vehicle to start.
System RF Shock Sensor Mode Selection	The way in which your alarm system reacts to threatening vibrations, created by attempts to enter the vehicle by breaking a window, is adjustable by the transmitter immediately after arming. There are 4 modes of operation that can be selected by the operator: Normal Operation (default mode): In this mode, any strong vibrations will cause the siren to sound (full detect) for 30 seconds. Any lesser vibration will cause the siren to emit about 6 short warn away chirps, (pre-detect). Stage 1 (Omit pre-detect): In this mode, the warn away chirps created by the lesser vibration will be deleted. If strong vibration occurs, the siren will sound. Stage 2 (Omit pre & full detect): In this mode, both the pre-detect stage and the full trigger stage of the sensor are defeated. The unit will not react to vibration of any magnitude. Note: Shock Sensor Icon Is Displayed On The LCD Panel. Stage 3 (City Mode): In this mode, the pre-detect chirps will change from six pre-warning tones to a full 10 seconds of warning chirps. The full detect trigger duration will be reduced from 30 seconds to 15 seconds. Note: Setting the stage of the shock sensor will be effective for one arming cycle only. Once the system has been disarmed, the very next arming cycle will cause the sensor to default to the normal operation stage. To change or adjust the shock sensor: Press and release the ARM button of you keychain transmitter. Within 2 seconds of arming, press and release the ARM button 1 time, to defeat the pre-detect stage of the shock sensor. (The lights will flash and the siren will chirp once.) Within 2 seconds of step 1, press and release the ARM button 2 times, to defeat the pre and full detect stages of the shock sensor. (The lights will flash and the siren will chirp twice.) Within 2 seconds of step 1, press and release the ARM button 3 times to enter the "City Mode" of operation. (The lights will flash and the siren will chirp three times.)
System Safety (Red Handled) Control Switch	The control switch allows you to temporarily disable the remote starting function of your APS-996. To disable the unit, move the red handled control switch to the off position. The control switch also allows you to select between 2 hour start up and 4 hour start up when using the automatic start up timer mode. The factory preset start up time for this mode is every 4 hours. To select between 2 or 4 hour start-up timer: Begin with the control switch in the on position. Turn the ignition switch on then off. Within 10 seconds, move the control switch off, on, off, on (2 switch cycles) to select a 2 hour start timer. After 10 seconds expire, the parking lights will flash and the siren will chirp 2 times confirming that the two hour start cycle is set. Or, within 10 seconds move the control switch off, on, off, on, off, on, off, on (4 switch cycles) to select a 4 hour start timer. The parking lights will flash and the siren will chirp 4 times confirming that the 4 hour start timer is set.
Remote Starting the Vehicle with the System	The APS-996 WILL NOT start the vehicle if any one of the following conditions exists: The Vehicle Hood Is Opened. The Gear Selector Is In Any Gear Other Than Park. The Brake Is Depressed. The Safety Control Switch Is In The Off Position. WARNING! Be certain that the vehicle is outdoors before using this or any remote vehicle starting device. A running engine produces dangerous carbon monoxide fumes which can be harmful or fatal if prolonged exposure occurs. DO NOT remote start the vehicle if it is garaged. To Remote Start The Vehicle: Press and release the programmed channel of your keychain transmitter two times within 2 seconds. The vehicle will start and remain running for the preprogrammed 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes. As a visual indication, the parking lights will flash or turn on depending on the programming set up by your installation center. When you arrive at your vehicle, disarm the alarm system by pressing and releasing the arm/disarm button of your keychain transmitter. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition key to the on position. CAUTION! Do not turn the key to the start position. This will cause the starter motor to engage with the already running engine which could result in damage. Step on the brake pedal to disengage the remote start unit. The vehicle will continue to run but now on it's own power. Note: The engine will stop running before the expiration of the pre-programmed run timer if you complete any of the following: Press and release the programmed channel of your keychain transmitter two times within 2 seconds. Depress the brake pedal. Open the hood. Move the red handled control switch to the off position. Race the engine to above 4000 RPM.
Operating on Automatic Start Up Timer Mode with the System	The APS-996 has the ability to automatically start the vehicle every 2 or 4 hours over a 48 hour period. This feature is especially useful in cold climates where the only means to keep the engine and engine fluids warm is to periodically start the engine. WARNING! Be certain that the vehicle is outdoors before using this or any remote vehicle starting device. A running engine produces dangerous carbon monoxide fumes which can be harmful or fatal if prolonged exposure occurs. DO NOT remote start the vehicle if it is garaged. To Begin the Automatic Start Up Timer: Turn the ignition key on then off. Within 10 seconds, activate the RF start command two times. (Push the programmed channel button of your keychain transmitter 4 times). The parking lights will flash and the siren will chirp 4 times indicating the timed start mode is activated. The vehicle, on a 2 or 4 hour interval basis, will automatically start, run for the pre-programmed time (5,10,15 or 20 minutes), and then shut off. This will continue for 48 hours. Note: The automatic start up timer can also be initiated from the keychain transmitter. To do this: Start the vehicle using the keychain transmitter by pressing and releasing the second channel transmitter button 2 times. Shut off the vehicle using the keychain transmitter by pressing and releasing the second channel transmitter button 2 times. Within 10 seconds of step 2, activate the RF start command two times. (Push the second channel button of your keychain transmitter 4 times). The parking lights will flash and the siren will chirp 4 times indicating the timed start mode is activated. To cancel the automatic start up timer do one of the following: Start the vehicle manually with the use of the ignition key and depress the brake pedal. Remote start the vehicle using your keychain RF transmitter. Note: Option button used in combination is only available on the alternate remote transmitter and not available on the LCD Transmitter.
System Optional Device Output (Channel 3)	Other Transmitter button configurations are also available. Consult your installation center for other configurations not listed above that may have been programmed to operate a specific feature of your system. This security system is equipped with an output which will activate when the appropriate transmitter button is depressed for 4 seconds. Optional devices that may be connected to this channel are: Remote Electric Trunk Release Remote Car Starter Remote Window Closure Remote Garage Door Interface Note: In addition there may be a second optional feature connected to your system that when the same transmitter button is pressed and released 2 times within 3 seconds (double pressed), the second optional feature will activate. This output is typically used for a remote start option and will likely prevent inadvertent activation of the remote start device if young children are playing with the hand held transmitter. If your vehicle is not equipped with an electronic trunk release switch, or other option listed, this feature may have been connected to another accessory. Please ask your dealer for further information.
System Additional Remote Function (Channel 4)	Other Transmitter button configurations are also available. Consult your installation center for other configurations not listed above that may have been programmed to operate a specific feature of your system. This security system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number of different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel are: Remote Car Starter Remote Window Closure Remote Garage Door Interface To remotely operate the device indicated, momentarily press, or press and hold the appropriate transmitter button(s) as indicated by your installation center.
System Additional Remote Function (Channel 5)	Other Transmitter button configurations are also available. Consult your installation center for other configurations not listed above that may have been programmed to operate a specific feature of your system. This security system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number of different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel are: Remote Car Starter Remote Window Closure Remote Garage Door Interface To remotely operate the device indicated, momentarily press, or press and hold the appropriate transmitter button(s) as indicated by your installation center.
System Additional Remote Function (Channel 6)	Channel 6 is an alternate output that can be controlled by the unlock button of the transmitter, or by and independent button or combination of buttons. Other Transmitter button configurations are also available. Consult your installation center for other configurations not listed above that may have been programmed to operate a specific feature of your system. This security system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number of different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel are: Remote Car Starter Remote Window Closure Remote Garage Door Interface To remotely operate the device indicated, momentarily press, or press and hold the appropriate transmitter button(s) as indicated by your installation center.
System Additional Remote Function (Channel 7)	Channel 7 is an alternate output that can be controlled by the unlock button of the transmitter or by and independent button or combination of buttons. Other Transmitter button configurations are also available. Consult your installation center for other configurations not listed above that may have been programmed to operate a specific feature of your system. This security system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number of different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel are: Remote Car Starter Remote Window Closure Remote Garage Door Interface To remotely operate the device indicated, momentarily press, or press and hold the appropriate transmitter button(s) as indicated by your installation center.

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