Remote Operation for the Code Alarm CA1551 Vehicle Security and Keyless Entry System

Remote Operation for the Code Alarm CA1551 Vehicle Security and Keyless Entry System 

Using Your Remote Control

Arming the Security System: To arm the system, exit the vehicle, close all doors, then press the Lock button. The parking lights will flash 2 times, indicating the system is armed, has locked the doors (if equipped and connected) and activated the starter disable feature. The LED status indicator will blink steadily, once per second.

NOTE: The system is equipped with a feature called Silent Choice. If enabled, the system requires a second press of the Lock button to activate an audible arming response from the vehicle.

Passive Arming Bypass: If passive arming is enabled on your system, while the system is disarmed, press Unlock + Alarm, the system will respond with 1 chirp and the LED will turn on. The security system will remain in this temporally bypassed state for as long as you wish. To exit passive bypass, press the Lock or Unlock button and the system will return to normal status.

Bypassing The Shock Sensor: To arm the system and ignore the shock sensor press Lock button, then within 5 seconds press Lock + Alarm, the system will respond with 1 long chirp.

NOTE: The system will only change the shock sensor setting for one arm cycle and will be defaulted back to normal operation the next time the system is armed.

Hidden Alarm Function: Press the Alarm button first, within 3 seconds press the Lock button to activate the hidden alarm function. The security system will arm with “Hidden Alarm Function” in which the siren / horn will be silenced if the system is triggered.

Disarming the Security System: To disarm the system press the Unlock button. The parking lights will flash 1 time, indicating the system is disarmed and has unlocked the doors (if equipped and connected).

NOTE: The system is defaulted with Silent Choice enabled, which requires a second press of the Lock button to activate an audible arming response from the vehicle. If your system is set up for 2 step unlock, a third press of Lock will activate the audible response.

Two Stage Door Unlock (Optional): If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing the Unlock button one time will unlock only the driver’s door. Press Unlock again within 5 seconds to unlock the remaining doors.

Activating the Trunk Release Feature (Optional): If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing and holding the Trunk button for 3 seconds will open the vehicle’s trunk or hatch.

Activating Optional AUX 1 (Optional): If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing the Lock and Unlock buttons simultaneously will activate an optional feature. This feature can be programmed for a wide range of functions like power window or sunroof automation, please consult your installing dealer to determine the functionality of your system.

Using the Progressive Car Finder Feature: Press the Alarm button to locate your vehicle. The system will sound 5 times at low volume, increasing in volume each time the button is pressed.

Using the Personal Protection Alarm (Panic): Press and hold the Alarm button for 3 seconds to activate the personal protection alarm. During panic mode, the normal function of the transmitter buttons will be suspended. The transmitter’s Lock and Unlock buttons can be used to lock and unlock the door (if the option is installed). To stop the alarm, press and hold the Alarm button on the transmitter again for 3 seconds. The system will automatically stop after 30 seconds.

Programmed Transmitter Notification: As a security precaution each time the vehicle’s ignition is turn on the status LED light with flash the number of transmitters programmed into the system. This helps to identify unauthorized transmitters from accessing your vehicle. If you believe an unauthorized transmitter has been programmed to your system, contact your installing dealer for assistance.

Valet Mode: When valet mode is activated the status LED will light solid, and all security functions will be disabled. To enter or exit valet mode simply follow the 4 steps outlined below:

1. Turn the vehicle’s ignition ON.
2. Push and hold the programming/valet button.
3. The LED will turn on solid when valet mode is active
4. Release the programming/valet button.

Eliminating Arm / Disarm Notification Chirps: System ARM/DISARM chirps can be toggled ON or OFF without entering the programming feature banks.

1. Turn the ignition ON then OFF.
2. Press and release the valet/programming button 3 times. The system will respond with 1 chirp for ON or 2 chirps for OFF.

Manually Overriding the Security System: Your system can be disarmed without the use of the transmitter. This is necessary, since you will need the ability to operate your vehicle if the transmitter is lost or its battery fails. To by-pass the alarm system:

1. Open the vehicle door. The alarm will sound.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
3. Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet push button switch. The alarm system will stop sounding and enter the (by-passed) mode. You can now start and operate the vehicle normally.

Car Jack Mode: This feature must be turned on in system programming, please consult your installing dealer. Triggering Car Jack mode: While the ignition is ON and press and hold Lock + Unlock for 2 seconds, the parking lights will flash 1 time and the system will act as follows:

1. 50 seconds after being triggered the siren will chirp for 15 seconds, during this 15 seconds you will be alerted to push the valet button to turn off Car Jack mode. If Car Jack mode is not turned off at this time it will advance to the next step.
2. Following the 15 second chirps (total time now 65 seconds) the siren will go into full sound and the parking lights will start flashing.
3. 90 seconds after trigger in, addition to the siren and parking lights, the system will activate the starter kill. THE SYSTEM WILL REMAIN IN THIS STATE UNTIL THE BATTERY IS DEPLETED.

OVERRIDE THE SYSTEM TO TURN OFF CAR JACK MODE: Turn the ignition OFF then On and press the valet button within 10 seconds.

LED and Siren/Horn Indications

Additional 2-Way LCD Remote Control Functions

• Check Vehicle Status: Press and release F 2 times then press Lock within 3 seconds, the transmitter will respond with one melody sound and display the current status of the vehicle.
• Display Illumination: Press and hold the F button for 1 second. The display will illuminate for 5 seconds.
• Melody / Vibration Mode: To have the remote control vibrate, play a melody tone or both each time it receives a response from the vehicle press and release F then press and hold Unlock for 2 seconds.
• Button Beeps: To toggle button beeps on or off press F and release then press and hold Return for 2 seconds.
• Battery Save Mode: While in POWER SAVE MODE the 2-way LCD transmitter will NOT look for any incoming signals from the main unit until a button is pressed. The LCD screen will display SAVE to indicate that power save mode is ON. To enter power save mode press and hold F for 5 seconds.
• Clear Flashing Icons and Melody Sound: Press the F button 3 times within 3 seconds. This will clear the melody sound and flashing icons on the LCD screen.
• Stopping LCD Trigger Melody: To stop the alarm trigger melody if the system has been triggered WITHOUT disarming the system, press any button one time only, this will not send a command to the vehicle at this time and the alarm will continue to sound.
• Button Lock: Press and release F then press hold the Lock for 2 seconds to toggle the button lock on or off. When the button lock is active, the remote control will beep/vibrate 2 times when a button is pressed indicating it is locked.
• Illumination: Press and release F 2 times then press and hold Lock for 2 seconds to toggle illumination on or off. When on, the display will illuminate when it receives or sends a command.
• 2 Car Mode: To control a second security system enter 2 car mode by pressing F then press Lock and Unlock together for 3 seconds. When the II icon appears on the transmitter’s LCD screen it will control the second security system. Use the same method to exit 2 car mode and resume control of the original vehicle’s security system. NOTE: A second security system must be installed and the LCD transmitter must be learned to it before this feature will operate the additional system.
• Parking Meter Countdown: The parking meter countdown timer has 6 preset times, to access the preset times and begin countdown press and release F then press and hold Alarm for 2 seconds, each additional press of Alarm will increase the countdown time.
• Adjusting the Clock and Timer Settings: The clock, alarm clock and programmable countdown timer are accessed through the Function Menu. Press and hold F for 3 seconds to access the function menu, once you have accessed the feature menu press and release F to scroll through each feature. Press Alarm to increase or Press Return to decrease. Press and hold F for 2 seconds to exit the menu.

LCD Remote Control ICON’s

Transmitter Button Functions

Replacing Remote Control Batteries

1-Way 4 Button Remote Control: The batteries (model CR2016) inside each remote control should last approximately 1 year under normal use. When the batteries become weak you will notice the remote control range (the distance from the vehicle the remote control will work) deteriorate and the small LED on the remote control will dim. To replace the remote control batteries:

1. Remove 3 screws and disassemble the halves of the remote control.
2. Remove the old batteries, observing the +/- symbols on the batteries and replace with new CR2016 batteries.
3. Reassemble the halves of the remote control and install the 3 screws.
4. Test operation of the remote control.

2 Way LCD Remote Control: The CR2450 battery inside the 2-way LCD remote control should last approximately 6 months under normal use. When the batteries become weak you will notice the remote control range (the distance from the vehicle the remote control will work) deteriorate and the BATTERY icon on the LCD remote control will show.

1. Gently slide the battery cover off of the remote control.
2. Remove the old CR2450 battery, observing the +/- symbols on the battery, and replace with a new CR2450 battery.
3. Gently slide the battery cover on to the back of the remote control.
4. Test operation of the remote control.