Operating the Code Alarm PROF12 / F12 Security System

Operating the Code Alarm PROF12 / F12 Security System

Using Your Remote Transmitter

Arming the Security System: To arm the system, exit the vehicle, close all doors, then press the ARM button. The horn/siren 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 (red warning light on the dash) will blink steadily, once per second.

Pre-arm Mode: If the horn/siren “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 DISARM button. The horn/siren will “chirp” once and the parking lights will flash once, and the doors will unlock. The courtesy light will turn on for 1 minute, or until the vehicle is started.

Attempted Intrusion Identification: If the horn/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 emergency override button. The horn/siren will “chirp” to indicate the cause of the alarm trigger: 1 chirp = IT-s Interior Theft Sensor, 2 chirps = Door, 3 chirps = Hood, 4 chirps = Trunk/Optional Sensors, 5 chirps = Ignition was turned on.

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 ARM button. Then press the ARM and DISARM button again, within two seconds, to disable the interior theft sensor. The horn/siren will chirp three times to indicate that the sensor is disabled. The sensor will become enabled again the next time the system is armed normally.

Activating the Trunk Release Feature: Press and hold the DISARM button 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.

Personal Protection Alarm (Panic): Press and hold the BOTH buttons to activate the vehicle horn and parking lights for 30 seconds. Press any remote control button to turn off the Panic alarm.

Using Valet Mode: If the Passive Arming feature is enabled on your system, Valet mode temporarily prevents the alarm system from arming automatically. This is useful when fueling or servicing your vehicle.

• To enter Valet Mode: With the vehicle ignition on, press the ARM button. The status indicator will emit a quick double-flash pattern. Note: In Valet mode, all keyless entry, convenience and remote start features operate normally.
• To exit Valet Mode: With the vehicle ignition on, press the DISARM button. The status indicator will turn off. This indicates that the system has exited Valet mode.

Tip: 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 onetime Valet mode. Next time you exit your vehicle the system will arm in the normal manner.

Automatic Convenience Options

The F12 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.

Automatic Arming: The F12 will arm automatically (if this option is selected) 1 minute after the ignition is turned off. 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: The doors will automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off.

When Your Security System is Triggered

The F12 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 detector

Once the alarm is triggered, the horn sounds and the vehicle parking lights flash for 30 seconds. The system will then re-arm, awaiting the next intrusion attempt.

To stop the horn 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 red light mounted in a visible location on the vehicle dashboard. This red 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 F12 has the ability to operate from up to four (4) 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/siren 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.
3. a. If you have only one remaining remote control, press the LOCK button on that remote control four (4) times, pausing at least 1 second in between each press. The horn must “honk” each time you press the LOCK button. b. If you have two remaining remote controls, press the LOCK button on each remote control two (2) times, pausing at least 1 second in between each press. The horn must “honk” each time you press the LOCK button. c. If you have three remaining remote controls, press the LOCK button on one remote control twice, then press the LOCK button on the remaining remote control once. Pause at least 1 second in between each press. The horn must “honk” 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 F12 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.

Programming Selectable Options

Note: Transmitters must be programmed prior to these steps.

1. Repeat steps 1-4 of Adding Remote Controls to Your System.
2. Press and release the emergency override button. The horn or siren will sound four (4) times. This indicates that the unit has entered the Keyless & Alarm Options Programming mode.
3. Press the PANIC button to advance to the next feature. The siren or horn will sound a number of times to indicate the number of the option.
4. Press the Arm button to turn the option on or off. The vehicle status indicator on the dashboard indicates whether an option is on or off. If the selected option is ON, the indicator will light. If the selected option is OFF, the indicator will turn off. The status indicator will turn on or off when an option is changed.
5. When changes are complete, press and release the emergency override button to continue to the next option bank. (Siren or horn will sound five (5) times.)
6. To reset all options back to factory defaults, press the DISARM button. Note: Option Bank Installer options will never reset.
7. Turn ignition off to exit programming.The IT-s is factory pre-set at a moderate sensitivity level and has two adjustment points: Lite-Touch and Full Shock.

Adjusting Lite-Touch Sensitivity:

1. To program the sensitivity of the lite touch trigger, simply enter into the installer options bank, then advance to the Lite Touch Adjustment. Once in the Lite Touch Adjustment option, use the ARM button of the transmitter to increase, and the DISARM button to decrease the sensitivity.
2. To verify the sensitivity, strike the vehicle (while in programming) with the amount of force you feel is acceptable for a lite touch trigger. If the system chirps, it will recognize that force; otherwise increase or decrease to obtain proper sensitivity.

Adjusting Full-Shock Sensitivity:

1. To program the sensitivity of the full trigger simply enter into the installer options bank, then advance to Full Shock Adjustment. Once in the Full Shock Adjustment option, use the ARM button of the transmitter to increase and the DISARM button to decrease sensitivity.
2. To verify the sensitivity, strike the vehicle (while in programming) with the amount of force you feel is acceptable for a full trigger. If the system chirps, it will recognize that force; otherwise increase or decrease to obtain proper sensitivity.

Note: There are 64 levels of adjustment in each option. Once the highest/ lowest sensitivity is achieved, the siren/horn will sound an extended pulse, indicating that you are at the end of the scale. Upon decreasing sensitivity one more step from the lowest end of the scale, the siren will chirp (3) times and the zone will shut off.

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