Audiovox Professional Series CA 6150 User manual

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PROFESSIONAL
SERIES
CA 6150
Owner’s Guide
IMPORTANT NOTE: TheoperationoftheSecurityandConvenienceSystem asdescribedinthismanualis
applicabletomostvehicles.However,due to the configuration of somevehicles,somefunctionsAND/OR
SAFETYPRECAUTIONSmaynotapply. Please see your installingdealer for more information.
Vehicle Security and
Remote Start System

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Table of Contents
Using Your Remote Control ...............................................................3
Arming the Security System ............................................................3
Passive Arming Bypass ...................................................................3
Bypassing the Shock Sensor ..........................................................3
HiddenAlarm Function......................................................................3
Disarming the Security System........................................................3
Two Stage Door Unlock (optional) ...................................................4
Valet Mode ........................................................................................4
Manually Overriding the Security System .......................................4
Activating Trunk Release (optional) ................................................4
Activating Optional AUX 1 (optional) ...............................................4
Using the Progressive Car Finder Feature......................................5
Using the Personal Protection Alarm ...............................................5
EliminatingArm / Disarm Notification Chirps....................................5
Car Jack Mode ..................................................................................5
Using Your Remote Vehicle Starter ................................................. 6
Remote Starting Your Vehicle ..........................................................6
Entering Your Vehicle while it is Running via Remote Start ...........6
Preheating or Precooling the Vehicle’s Interior ...............................6
Using the “Quick-Stop” Feature .......................................................6
Operating the 2 / 3 Hour Start Up Timer Mode ................................7
Turbo Timer Mode (optional) ............................................................7
Operating the Daily Start Timer ........................................................8
Remote Start Safety Features .........................................................8
LED and Siren/Horn Indications .........................................................9
Transmitter Button Functions .........................................................10
Replacing Remote Control Batteries.............................................10
Warranty Information......................................................................... 11

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Arming the Security System
To arm the system, exit the vehicle, close all doors, then press the 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 defaulted with Silent Choice enabled, which requires a
second press of the 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
+ , 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 or button and the system will return
to normal status.
Bypassing The Shock Sensor
To arm the system and ignore the shock sensor press button, then within 5
seconds press + , 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 button first, within 3 seconds press the 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 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 button to activate an audible arming response from the
vehicle.
*Throughout this manual, ‘press’ refers to pressing for less than 1 second; ‘press and hold’ refers to pressing for more
than2seconds.
Using Your Remote Control

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Valet Mode
To engage valet mode:
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
2. Press and hold the emergency override button.
3. The LED will light solid indicating that the system is in valet mode.
When valet mode is activated the status LED will light solid, and all security and
remote start 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 LED will turn off indicating that the system has exited valet mode.
Two Stage Door Unlock (Optional)
If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing the button one time will
unlock only the driver’s door. Press again within three seconds to unlock the
remaining doors.
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 5 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.
Activating the Trunk Release Feature (Optional)
If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing and holding the 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 and 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.

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Using the Progressive Car Finder Feature
Press the 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 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 and buttons can be used to lock and unlock the
door (if the option is installed). To stop the alarm, press and hold the button on
the transmitter again for 3 seconds. The system will automatically stop after 30
seconds.
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.
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 + 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
STATEUNTILTHEBATTERYISDEPLETED.
OVERRIDETHESYSTEM TO TURN OFFCAR JACK MODE:Turn the ignition OFF
then On and press the valet button within 10 seconds.

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Preheating or Precooling the Vehicle’s interior
Before exiting the vehicle, set the temperature controls to the desired setting and
operation. After the system starts the vehicle, the heater or air conditioner will
activate and heat or cool the vehicle’s interior to your setting.
Using the “Quick-stop” Feature
If you want to make a short stop and keep your vehicle running (to keep the
interior warm or cool), 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 and release the button 2
times within 2 seconds. The LED will flash 3 times to confirm quick stop is
entered.
3. Remove the keys from the ignition and exit the vehicle. Press the
button to lock the vehicle’s doors if desired.
Note: Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle when using the
quick-stop feature.
Using Your Remote Vehicle Starter
Remote Starting Your Vehicle
To activate the remote vehicle start function, press and release the button 2
times within 2 seconds. The system will sound, the parking lights will flash 1 time
and the system will check the vehicle to ensure it is safe to start. If all safety
parameters are correct, the vehicle will start within 5 seconds. The vehicle’s
parking lights will turn on (or flash depending on system settings) as a visual
indication that the vehicle has started and is running. Press and hold the button
for 3 seconds to turn the vehicle off.
If your vehicle stalls or does not start, the system will pause 5 seconds, then try 2
more times to start the vehicle (a total of 3 attempts). The system will pause 5
seconds between each start attempt. If the vehicle does not start after the 3rd
attempt, the system will abort the remote vehicle start process.
Entering the Vehicle while it is Running via Remote Vehicle Start
1. Unlock the vehicle’s doors.
2. Enter the vehicle. DO NOT PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL!
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn to the ON or RUN position.
4. Press the brake pedal. The remote vehicle starter will disengage and the
vehicle will operate normally.

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Operating the 2 / 3 Hour Start Up Timer Mode
The system has the ability to start the vehicle every 2 or 3 hours for a 48 hour
period. This feature is especially useful in cold climates where the only means to
keep the engine and engine fluids warm is to periodically start the engine. The
default setting is 3 hour, Selection between 2 or 3 hour is made in option
programming.
WARNING!
Be certain that the vehicle is outdoors before using this or any remote starting
device. A running engine produces dangerous carbon monoxide fumes which can
be harmful or fatal if prolonged exposure occurs. DO NOT remote start the vehicle
if it is garaged.
To begin the 2 / 3 hour start up timer mode:
1. Turn the vehicle’s ignition ON then OFF.
2. Press and hold the valet button.
3. Press the button 4 times, the system will chirp 2 times and flash the
parking lights 4 times.
4. Release the valet button.
To exit the 2 / 3 hour start up timer mode:
1. Turn the vehicle’s Ignition ON.
OR
1. Activate the remote vehicle start feature using the remote control.
Turbo Timer
This option will keep the engine running to allow the vehicle’s turbo to properly cool
down before shutting the engine off.
To engage the Turbo Timer feature:
1. With the vehicle running via the ignition key and your foot off of the
brake pedal.
2. Engage the vehicle’s parking brake and press the and
buttons simultaneously.
3. The vehicle’s parking lights will turn on to verify the Turbo Timer
feature has been activated.
4. Turn the ignition key OFF, the vehicle will continue to run until the pre-
programmed time has elapsed (1, 3, or 5 minutes)
To disengage the turbo timer feature, press the vehicle’s brake pedal.

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Operating the Daily Start Timer
The system has the ability to start your vehicle based on a 24-hour countdown
timer. This feature requires a two-part activation sequence. From the remote,
pressing both the & buttons together will activate the 24 hour countdown
timer (the vehicle will start 24 hours from this time). Next, When you are finished
operating the vehicle for the day, perform the following steps to complete the
process.
1. Turn the ignition ON/OFF (vehicle must be disarmed).
2. Within 10 seconds, while pressing the brake, press and release the
button twice.
3. The vehicle will emit 2 chirps.
Remote Start Safety Features
For safety and security reasons, the system will shutdown or prevent the remote
vehicle starter from activating if any of the following occur:
1. The vehicle hood is open.
2. The brake pedal is pressed prior to turning the ignition key to the ON
position.
3. The engine is over-revved (tach checking only).
4. Valet mode is active.

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LED and Siren/Horn Indications
LED Display Indications
LED Function
OFF DISARMED
SLOW FLASH ARMED
FAST FLASH PASSIVEARMING
ON(SOLID) VALETMODE
2 FLASH... PAUSE ZONE2TRIGGER,HOOD/TRUNK
3 FLASH... PAUSE ZONE3TRIGGER,DOOR
4 FLASH... PAUSE ZONE4TRIGGER,SHOCK
5 FLASH... PAUSE ZONE5TRIGGER,IGNITION
Siren/Horn Indications
Chirps Function
1 DISARM
2 ARM
3 DOORAJARUPONARMING
4 DISARM/TRIGGERED
5 CARLOCATOR
Parking Light Flash Indications
Flashes Function
1 DISARM
2 ARM
3 DISARM/TRIGGERED
5 CARLOCATOR
ON(SOLID) REMOTESTARTED

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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.