Operating the Code Alarm CA125 Security System

Operating the Code Alarm CA125 Security 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 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 (blue warning light on the dash) will blink steadily, once per second.

Pre-arm Mode: If the 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 UNLOCK icon button. The horn will chirp and the parking lights will flash once, and the doors will unlock (if equipped and connected). To disarm the system silently, press and hold the UNLOCK icon button for 1 second. The parking lights will flash, indicating the system is disarmed and has unlocked the doors (if equipped and connected).

Disabling/Enabling Confirmation Chirps:

1. Turn the ignition key ON then OFF
2. Within 10 seconds push and release the valet/override button 3 times.
3. The horn will honk 2 times to disable horn honks or 1 time to enable horn honks.

Attempted Intrusion Identification: This system will inform you if an intrusion attempt has occurred while you were away from the vehicle. If an intrusion attempt occurred, the horn will honk 4 times and the parking lights will flash 3 times when disarming the system. Enter the vehicle an observe the dash mounted status LED to Identify which zone was triggered. The intrusion warning indicators are stored in the system’s memory and will be erased when the ignition key is turned on.

1. IT-s Sensor- 1 flash, pause 1 flash, etc.
2. Hood or Trunk Pin switch- 2 flashes, pause 2 flashes, etc.
3. Door Entry- 3 flashes, pause 3 flashes, etc.

Two-Stage Door Unlock: If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing the UNLOCK icon button one time on the transmitter will unlock only the driver’s door. Press disarm again within 15 seconds to unlock the remaining doors.

Activating the Trunk Release Feature: If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing and holding the TRUNK icon button on the transmitter for 2 seconds will open the vehicles trunk or hatch.

Turning on the Vehicle’s Headlights: If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing and holding the LOCK icon button on the transmitter for 2 seconds will turn on the vehicle’s headlights for 20 seconds.

Using the Progressive Car Finder Feature: Press the icon button on the transmitter to locate your vehicle. The horn will honk 5 times at low volume increasing in volume each of 3 times the button is pressed.

Using the Personal Protection Alarm (Panic): Press and hold the icon button on the transmitter for 3 seconds to activate the personal protection alarm. The horn will pulse for 30 seconds. Pressing any button on the transmitter will turn the personal protection alarm off.

Using the Transmitter Flashlight Feature: The (1) 6 button transmitter included with your system has a flashlight bulb built into the top of the transmitter. Pressing and holding the LIGHT icon button on the transmitter will activate the flashlight until the button is released.

Using Valet Mode:

To engage valet mode:

1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
2. Press and release the emergency override button.
3. The blue dashboard mounted LED will light solid indicating that the system is in valet mode. When valet mode is activated the dash mounted status LED will light solid, and all security functions will be disabled.

To disengage valet Mode:

1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
2. Press and release the emergency override button.
3. The blue dashboard mounted LED will turn off indicating that the system has exited valet mode. When the valet mode has been deactivated the dash mounted status LED will turn off and all security functions will be enabled the next time the system is armed.

Automatic Convenience Options

Illuminated Entry: When the system is UNLOCKED, the vehicle courtesy lights will turn on for 1 minute, or until the vehicle is started or the system is re-locked.

Automatic Arming: If this feature is enabled on your system, the security system will arm automatically 1 minute after the ignition key is turned off and the last vehicle door is closed. The dash mounted status LED will flash rapidly indicating the 1 minute countdown. This sequence can be aborted by opening one of the vehicle’s doors.

Ignition Lock: If all doors are closed and the vehicle is started with the key, the doors will automatically lock. If vehicle is started with vehicle doors open, the doors will not lock and will remain unlocked even after doors are closed.

Ignition Unlock: When turning the ignition key off, the doors will automatically unlock.

When Your Security System is Triggered

The Code Alarm CA125 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.

When the system is triggered, the vehicle’s horn will produce a series of random horn honks called “Real Panic Sound”. The system will trigger for 30 seconds and then re-arm. The system will also silence if the UNLOCK icon button is pressed, disarming the system and unlocking the vehicle’s doors.

The status indicator is a high intensity blue light that is mounted on the vehicle’s dash. The status LED is used to warn a would-be thief that the vehicle is protected. The status LED is also used to alert you of the vehicles status. Flashing Slowly = armed, Off = disarmed, Flashing Quickly = automatic arm countdown, Flashing Intermittently = has been triggered (intrusion identification), On solid = is in valet mode.

Optional Songbird Feature

The optional songbird feature (Code Alarm part # SB1 and labor required) allows you to program songs and tones to your system (i.e. Setting a different tone for Lock activation and unlock activation).

Turning Songbird On: Press and release the TRUNK icon button on the remote control, then press and hold the LOCK icon button on the remote control within 2 seconds. The SB1 speaker will give notification that Songbird has be turned ON.

Turning Songbird Off: Press and release the TRUNK icon button on the remote control, then press and hold the UNLOCK icon button on the remote control within 2 seconds. The SB1 speaker will give notification that Songbird has be turned OFF.

Setting Songbird Tones: Press and release the TRUNK icon button on the remote control, then press the OPT button on the remote control within 2 seconds. Press the LOCK icon button on the remote control or UNLOCK icon button on the remote control to scroll through the different tones.

While in this mode the TRUNK icon button on the remote control will change the length or version of the tone.

Press the OPT button on the remote control to select the desired tone and exit programming.

Please see your sales associate for details on Song Bird or any other Code Alarm accessory.

Replacing Remote Control Batteries

The two (2) 3 volt lithium batteries (model CR2025) inside each remote control should last approximately 1 year under normal use. When the batteries become weak you will notice the transmitter 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. Using a small (#1) Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw on the back of the remote control.
2. Gently unsnap the halves of the remote control apart.
3. Slide the 2 lithium batteries out of the circuit board, observing the +/- symbols on the batteries and replace with new lithium 3 volt batteries (model CR2025).
4. Gently snap the halves of the remote control back together and reinstall the Phillips screw on the back of the remote control.
5. Test the operation of the remote control.

Emergency Override Procedure

If your transmitter is lost or disabled, it will be necessary use the emergency override button to turn the security system off. There are two types of emergency override procedures. Check with your installing dealer to find out what has been activated on your system.

Standard Emergency Override Procedure:

1. Enter the vehicle (the security system will trigger.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
3. Press and release the emergency override button (The security system will turn off). Note: If the automatic arming feature is enabled on your system. The security system will re-arm the next time the ignition key is turn off and the vehicle’s doors are closed.

Coded Override Procedure: The system has an optional override mode that allows you to program a 2-digit personal code using the emergency override button offering a higher level of security. This feature must be enabled by your installing dealer, the default override code is 11.

1. Enter the vehicle (the security system will trigger).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Within 5 seconds press the emergency override button the number of times corresponding to the first digit of your personal code (Default digit is 1).
4. Within 5 seconds turn the ignition key OFF, then ON.
5. Within 5 seconds press the emergency override button the number of times corresponding to the second digit of your personal code (Default digit is 1).
6. If entered correctly the security system will turn off.
7. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.

Programming Your Personal Override Code:

1. Make the security system is disarmed.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
3. Within 10 seconds press and release the override button 3 times.
4. Within 10 seconds turn the ignition key OFF then ON 3 times (The horn will honk and the lights will flash 1 time).
5. Within 10 seconds press and release the override button the number of times corresponding with the first digit of your personal code (1-9).
6. Within 10 seconds turn the ignition key OFF then ON.
7. Within 10 seconds press and release the override button the number of times corresponding with the second digit of you personal code (1-9).
8. You will notice the LED flash a number of times corresponding with the code you entered. Note: If 15 seconds of inactivity pass the system will abort programming..

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