Operating the Code Alarm CA630 Remote Start Security System

Operating the Code Alarm CA630 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 LOCK button. The horn 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 (blue warning light on the dash) will blink steadily, once per second.

Pre-arm Mode: If the horn 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 4 minutes, the system will arm and ignore the unsecured entrance until it is closed.)

Disarming the Security System: To disarm the system, press the UNLOCK button. The horn will chirp and 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.

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 Trunk Release Feature: (vehicle must have power trunk/hatch) Press and hold the UNLOCK button for 2 seconds to open the vehicle trunk or hatch.

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 chirps 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 “pulse” for 30 seconds.) Press any remote control button to turn off the “Personal Protection Alarm”.

How your IT-s Interior Theft Sensor Protects Your Vehicle: Your sensor is designed to respond to impact to critical vehicle surfaces. It is a dual stage sensor. A light, non-damaging impact will cause the vehicle horns to emit a short “chirp”. A harder, damaging impact will cause the vehicle horn to emit a continuous honking sequence.

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 LOCK button and then press the FIND/PANIC button within two seconds of pressing LOCK to disable the interior theft sensor. The horn will chirp two times to indicate that the sensor is disabled. The sensor will become enabled again the next time the system is armed normally.

Using Valet / Service Mode: You can turn off all remote start and Security functions by engaging the Valet/Service Mode:

• To engage Valet/Service 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/Service 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/Service mode has been terminated.

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 one time 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 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 START again to turn off the vehicle.

If your vehicle stalls or does not start... If the vehicle stalls or does not start, the CA630 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 CA630 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

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 the following page for more on remote start features).

Entering the Vehicle While It is Running via Remote Start:

1. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control to unlock the vehicle’s 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.

Remote Start Safety Features: For safety and security reasons, the Code Alarm CA630 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 CA630 will terminate remote start run time and shut the vehicle off if the following conditions are present:

• The brake 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.

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 CA630 starts the vehicle, the heater or air-conditioning will activate and heat or cool the interior to your setting.

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 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 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 CA630 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 rearmed.

Illuminated Exit: When removing the key from the ignition, the vehicle courtesy lights will turn on for 1 minute, or until the CA630 is armed. This feature is not available if the “Retained Accessory Power” option has been enabled on your system.

Automatic Arming: The CA630 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 Code Alarm CA630 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 sensor

Once the alarm is triggered, the siren (or horn) sounds and the vehicle parking lights flash for 30 seconds. The system will then rearm, 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.

The Interior Status Indicator

The Status Indicator is a high-intensity blue light mounted in a visible location on the vehicle dashboard. This blue light gives a visual indication of the alarm system’s state of operation. Note the chart below:

System Maintenance

Changing the Remote Control 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 GP-23A or equivalent. 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.

Adding Remote Controls to Your System: The CA630 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 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 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 LOCK button (button 1) on the remote control to be programmed. The 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 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 LOCK button on that remote control eight (8) times, pausing at least 1 second between each press. Make sure that the horn chirps each time you press the LOCK button.
   b. If you have two remaining remote controls, press the LOCK button on each remote control four (4) times, pausing at least 1 second in between each press. Make sure that the horn chirps each time you press the LOCK button.
   c. If you have three remaining remote controls, press the LOCK button on the two remote controls three (3) times, then press the LOCK button on the remaining remote control twice. Pause at least 1 seconds in between each press. Make sure that the horn chirps each time you press the LOCK 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 CA630 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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