Audiovox AX-45 User manual

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Model AX-45
Owner'sManual
FEATURES:
2 Three Button, RF Transmitters
Four Channel Code Learning Receiver
Remote Panic In All Modes
Built-In Parking Light Output
LED Status Indicator
IgnitionDoorLocking/Unlocking
Horn Output
OPTIONS:
Remote Trunk Release
Remote Power Window Control
Remote Garage Door Interface
Remote Engine Starter
Starter Interrupt
Siren
Access Guard / 2 Step Unlock
Illuminated Entry
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3 Button Remote Keyless Entry System
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Your Keyless Entry System has many features and available options some of
which must be selected at time of installation. For your reference, the list on the
back page of this manual shows what features and options have been installed
with this particular system. Consult your installing dealer for options that may
have been installed and are not listed.
REMOTEDOORLOCKING-ACTIVE
1.Turntheengineoff,exitthevehicle,andclosealldoors.
2.Pressandrelease the lock button of your key chain transmitter one time, the doors will
lock,the parkinglightswillflashonce, thevehicle'shorn (oroptionalsiren)willchirp once
andthedash mounted LED will begin to flash slowlyconfirmingthesystemis locked.
SILENTLOCKING- ACTIVE
1.Turntheengineoff,exitthevehicleandclosealldoors.
2.Pressandholdthelockbuttonofyourkeychaintransmitterfor two seconds, the doors
willlock,the parking lights will flash once andthedashmountedLEDwill begin to flash
slowlyconfirmingthesystemislocked. Thehornoroptionalsirenwill not chirp.
BACKUPPASSIVEOPERATION(AUTOMATIC)
Ifthepassivearming feature has been selected:
Turntheengineoff,exitthevehicleandclosealldoors.
Thedashmounted LEDwillimmediatelybegintoflashrapidlyindicatingthatthe30second
passivearming timerhasbegun.
Ifany entrypointisopenedduring the30second armingcycle,armingwillbe suspended.
Whenallentry points are closed, the arming cyclewillbeginagain.
Attheendof the30seconds,theparking lightswill flashonce,thevehicle'shorn (oroptional
siren)willchirponce, and the dash mounted LED will begin to flash slowly confirming the
systemis armed. Ifthehorn (oroptional siren)didnot soundwhenarming, then the chirps
have been turned off. Please refer to the section titled "Eliminating the Arm/Disarm
Chirps"later inthismanual. Passive doorlockingis aselectablefeature. The doorsmayor
maynot lock passivelydependentupon the setupduringinstallation.
PROTECTIONWHILETHESYSTEMISARMED
IftheoptionalStarter Interruptrelayhasbeeninstalled, thenwhenever thesystemisarmed,
thevehiclestartercircuit is disabled, evenwiththeignitionkey, the vehicle will not start.
Wheneverthesystem is armed, the dash mounted LEDwillslowlyflash. Thisserves as a
visualdeterrenttoapotentialthief. ThisLEDisaverylowcurrentlightemittingdiodeandwill
notcausethebatterytodrain even if left unattended for long periods of time.
UNLOCKINGTHESYSTEM
Asyouapproachthevehicle,pressandreleasetheunlockbuttononthekeychaintransmitter,
the doors will unlock, the parking lights will flash two times, the vehicle horn (or optional
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siren)willchirp twice and thedashmountedLEDwill turn off. If youhavetheoptionalentry
illuminationcircuitinstalled,the interiorlight willturnonfor30secondsor untilthe ignitionkey
is switched on.
Note: Ifthe passive arming mode was selected at time of installation, the dash mounted
LED will start flashing rapidly indicating that the system is rearming. Opening any
door will suspend the automatic arming.
SILENT UNLOCKING
1. As you approach the vehicle, press and hold the unlock button of your key chain
transmitter for two seconds, or until the system responds.
Thedoorswill unlock, the parkinglightswillflashtwice and the dashmountedLEDwillturn
off,confirming thatthe systemisdisarmed. The vehiclehorn(oroptionalsiren) willnotchirp.
Ifyouhave the optional entryilluminationcircuitinstalled,the interior light will turnonfor30
secondsoruntiltheignitionkeyisswitched on.
Note: Ifthe passive arming mode was selected at time of installation, the dash mounted
LED will start flashing rapidly indicating that the system is rearming. Opening any
door will suspend the automatic arming.
OPTIONAL ACCESS GUARD ( Two Step Unlock )
If the optional 2-step unlock feature was installed, then only the driver's door will unlock
after the first press of the unlock button. If you want to unlock all doors, you can simply
presstheunlock button of the keychain transmitterasecondtime.
Note:Two Step unlocking is an optional feature that must be wired upon installation.
VALET / PROGRAM / MANUAL OVERRIDE SWITCH
Thevaletswitch allows you to temporarily prevent thesystemfromarming,eliminatingthe
needto hand your keychaintransmittertoparkingattendants or garage mechanics. When
the system is in the valet mode, it will not passively arm or activate the starter interrupt
circuit. However,all keyless entry features, as wellastheremotepanic feature will remain
operational. To enter thevaletmode:
1. Start with the valet switch in the "off" position
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "on" position.
3. Flip the valet switch to the "on" position.
The dash mounted LED will turn on solid (not flashing) indicating that the valet mode has
successfully been entered.
To return to the normalmodeofoperation,move the valet switch to the "off"positionat any
timetheignition switch is in theonposition.
Note: In the event that you lose your keychain transmitter or the transmitter fails to
operate the keyless entry system, the valet switch can be used to override the optional
StarterInterrupt, and therefore allow the engine to be started. To override system:
1. Openthedoorwiththevehicle'sdoor key.
2. Turntheignitionswitchto the on position.
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The system will disarm, allowing the engine to be started and the vehicle to be operated
normally. Always remember to move the valet switch to the off position to allow the
passive arming and optional starter interrupt features to be operable the next time you
park the vehicle.
ELIMINATING THE LOCK/UNLOCK CHIRPS
Youcanselectivelyeliminatethenormallockandunlockchirpsbyholdingthetransmitterbutton
slightlylongerwhen locking and unlocking. This will prevent the horn/siren chirps forone
lockor unlock cycle. If youfindthisinconvenient and wish toeliminatethesechirps perma-
nently,
1. Start with the valet switch in the off position.
2. Turntheignition switch "on" then "off".
3. Within 10 seconds of turning off the ignition, flip the valet switch on, "off", "on", "off",
"on", "off".
4. If the chirps were on before you started, the siren will emit 2 short chirps indicating
that the chirps are now off. If the chirps were off before you started, the siren will
emit one short chirp indicating that the chirps are now on.
REMOTE PANIC OPERATION
Thelock or unlockbuttonof yourkeychaintransmitteralso servesasa panic buttonandwill
causethevehiclehorn (oroptionalsiren)tosound ondemand. To usethepanicfeature, you
mustbewithinthesystem'smaximumoperating range. Inan emergencysituation,tousethe
panic feature, press and hold the lock or unlock button of your keychain transmitter for 3
seconds.This will causethelights to flash,thevehicle horn (oroptionalsiren) tosound,and
iftheoptional interior illumination circuit was installed,theinteriorlightsto flash. The panic
modewillcontinuefor30secondsand then reset.
To disengage thepanicfeaturebefore the 30secondsare up,pressandhold eitherthelock
or unlock button of your keychain transmitter for 3 seconds or press the option button
momentarily. The doors can be unlocked or locked while in "panic"mode by momentarily
pressingthelockor unlock button respectively.
ADDITIONALREMOTEFUNCTIONCHANNEL2
The system has an additional output, (Channel 2) , that can be connected to a number of
different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel are:
Remote Trunk Release
Remote Window Close
To operate the accessory associated with Channel 2, press and hold the option button of
yourkeychaintransmitter for four seconds.
NOTE: You may access the Channel 2 command regardless of whether the system is
"locked"or "unlocked",butnot when the ignitionswitchis intheon position. This
istopreventtheoutput from accidentally opening the vehicle's trunk when the
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ADDITIONALREMOTEFUNCTIONCHANNEL4
The system has an additional output, (Channel 4), that can be connected to a number of
different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel are:
Remote Engine Start
Remote Window Close
Remote Garage Door Interface
Tooperatetheaccessory associated with Channel 4, simultaneouslypressboth buttons of
yourkeychaintransmitterwhichwereconfigured and programmed for this function.
NOTE: Thechannel4outputwill remain active for as long as the transmitter buttons are
held. Certainaccessoriesmay take advantage oftheextendedoutputcapability
ofthischannel. Todiscontinue theoutput,simplyreleasethetransmitterbuttons.
IGNITION DOOR LOCKING/UNLOCKING
The system is capable of being programmed for the added safety and security of ignition
controlled door locking and unlocking. These features are separate, so the unit may be
programmedfor one, or both,orneither.
When the ignition door lockingfeatureisprogrammed, the system will causeall door locks
to lock whenever the ignition switch is turned from the off to on position, (providingthatall
doors are closed at that time). Alldoors willlock approximately3 seconds after the vehicle's
ignitionswitchis turned on. This is a nice feature for maintainingthepersonalsafetyofthe
occupantsofthevehicle,inaneffortlessandautomaticmanner.
Whentheignitiondoorunlockingfeatureis programmed,the systemwill causealldoorlocks
to unlock whenever the ignition switch is turned from the on to off position. All doors will
unlock immediately after the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off. If 2 Step unlock was
installed,onlythedriver's door will unlock.
As stated these features are programmed separately, so you may chose to use one,
both, or neither. Please consult with your dealer to consider your options.
TWO STEP UNLOCK (ACCESS GUARD)
Bypressingtheunlock buttonof thekeychaintransmitterasyouwouldnormally,(Pleasesee
thesectiontitled"Unlocking TheSystem",earlierinthis manual),thesystemwilldisarm,and
onlythedriver'sdoorwillunlock. Ifhowever,youshouldthendecideinsteadthat youwant
alldoorstounlock,you can simply press the unlock button a second time and all doorswill
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AX-45
SYSTEMFUNCTIONSATAGLANCE
LED INDICATORS:
RAPID FLASHING = PASSIVE ARMING
SLOW FLASHING = ARMED
OFF = DISARMED
ON SOLID = VALET MODE
OPTIONAL VEHICLE HORN OR SIREN CHIRP INDICATION:
1 CHIRP = LOCK / ARM
2 CHIRPS = UNLOCK / DISARMED
CONTINUOUS = PANIC MODE
ALARM PARKING LAMP INDICATIONS:
1 FLASH = LOCK / ARM
2 FLASHES = UNLOCK / DISARM
CONTINUOUS FLASH = PANIC MODE
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Option Button
Option Button
Option Button
Option Button
Option Button
Option Button
Unlock 2
Unlock 2
Unlock 2
Unlock 2
Unlock 2
Unlock 2
Lock 1
Lock 1
Lock 1
Lock 1
Lock 1
Lock 1