Avital AMX58 User manual

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Standard Features
þLifetime Warranty —We guarantee the operation of the control unit
and remote controls for as long as you own your car (see the enclosed
warranty card for details).
þA Pair of 2-Button/3-Channel Remote Controls —These remotes
allow you to command your system from up to 100 feet away.
þUser-Friendly Programming —All programmable features are
accomplished with a few flicks of the valet switch.
þStarter Disable Capability—For the ultimate in security, the system
can disable the vehicle starter whenever the system is armed (requires an
optional relay).
þLED Status Indicator —A highly luminescent LED indicates alarm
status and identifies any entry point violations.
þHigh Power Siren —Loud, attention-getting siren to alert of an
intrusion attempt.
þMulti-Car Control —With one remote you can control up to three
vehicles equipped with Avital Tornado2
security systems.
þRemote Control Code Learning —You can easily add up to four
Avital remote controls to your system.
þInstant Remote Control Code Deletion —Removes the code of a lost
or stolen remote control to prevent unauthorized alarm operation.
þElectronic Scan Prevention (ESP) —ESP blocks electronic scanner
codes to prevent disarming of your vehicle by anyone but you.
þRemote Panic with Safety Locks—In a threatening situation, you
can activate the siren, flash the parking lights and unlock the doors for
immediate entry into your vehicle (requires optional relays).
þInterior Light Illumination Capability —When remotely disarmed,
the alarm system turns on the interior lights for 30 seconds or until the
ignition key is turned on (requires an optional relay).
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þMulti-Zone Protection—Offers full perimeter security with separate
trigger connections for the doors, hood and trunk (may require optional
switches).
þPrevious Intrusion Alert —Audibly warns you if the alarm was
triggered while you were away.
þSpecific Intrusion Identification —The flashing LED identifies
which zone was triggered in your absence.
þAutomatic Malfunction Override —Automatically bypasses a
malfunctioning trigger or sensor, then monitors all other points to
continue protecting your vehicle.
þUser Programmable Active/Passive Arming —The alarm system
can be programmed to arm with the remote control or arm itself
automatically.
þRemote Silent Arm/Disarm —At any time, you can silentlyarm or
disarm your system by pressing buttons 1 & 2 on your remote control
simultaneously.
þProtected Valet Mode —Prevents passive arming while your vehicle is
serviced or valet parked, allowing you to maintain possession of your
remote control.
þUser Programmable Long-Term Chirp Muting —This feature
allows you to program the siren chirps off completely until you decide to
restore them.
þAutomatic System Check —Automatically tests all triggers and
sensors every time you remotely arm your system.
þVisual Confirmations —Your vehicle's parking lights will flash on and
off to confirm remote arming, disarming and alarm activation.
þRemote Control Door Lock Capability —Allows you to lock and
unlock your doors without using your key (may require optional relays).
þUser Programmable Passive Door Locking —Allows you to
program the system to automatically lock the doors every time the alarm
passively arms.
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þChannel 2 Accessory Output —Allows you to add a remote
controlled optional accessory such as a remote engine starter, window
roll-up, trunk release or fuel filler door release.
þAlarm State Memory —Automatically returns your system to its last
state if the battery is disconnected and later reconnected.
þZone1
Impact Sensor (optional) —Provides precision detection of
intrusion-related vibrations and impacts.
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Operating Instructions
nRemote Control —Each of the pair of remote controls is a miniature
radio transmitter with a typical range of up to 100 feet. Obstructions,
radio interference, cellular transmissions or a weak remote control
battery may reduce the range or interrupt transmission. (If the system
does not immediately respond, release and press the button again. This
works better than holding the button down.) The second remote can be
used by a second driver, or kept as a spare. (Note: AviGloremote
controls are not compatible with the Tornado2
.)
nTo Arm The System —The alarm can be programmed for active or
passive arming. Active arming means the alarm can only be armed by
the remote control. Passive arming means the alarm will automatically
arm itself. See the "Programming Table for Alarm Features" on page 8.
nActive Arming. Press remote button #1 once. The siren will chirp
twice, the parking lights will flash twice, the doors will lock, the LED
will flash slowly and the starter will be disabled.*
nPassive Arming . Turn the ignition key off, exit the vehicle and close
the doors. When the interior lights turn off, the LED will flash rapidly
for 30 seconds to indicate the system is passive arming. The LED will
then flash slowly to indicate the system is armed and the starter is
disabled.* (At any time during passive arming, you may actively arm
the alarm.)
nTo Disarm the System —Press remote button #1 for 1-2 seconds.
The siren will chirp once, the parking lights will flash once, the doors
will unlock, the interior lights will turn on (if the optional interior light
illunination relay was installed), the LED will turn off and the starter will
be enabled.*
nTo Silently Arm or Disarm the System —Press remote buttons
#1 and #2 at the same time.
* If the optional starter disable was installed.
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nSilent Arm Indications. The parking lights will flash twice, the
doors will lock, the starter will be disabled* and the LED will flash
slowly.
nSilent Disarm Indications. The parking lights will flash once, the
doorswillunlock,thestarterwillbeenabled*andtheLEDwillturnoff.
nInterior Light Illumination Capability —When the alarm system
is remotely disarmed, the vehicle's interior light(s) will turn on for 30
seconds or until the ignition key is turned on (requires an optional relay).
nTo Activate an Accessory —Press remote button #2 for 1-2
seconds to activate an optional accessory such as trunk release, remote
engine starter or a remote control garage door opener.
nValet Switch —The valet switch is a small hidden toggle switch that
allows you to program many features of the alarm system and prevent
passive arming. In the event of a lost or stolen remote control, you can
also use this switch to bypass (shut off) the alarm system.
BE SURE TO ASK YOUR DEALER TO SHOW YOU WHERE THE VALET
SWITCH IS LOCATED
If passive arming is turned on, you should put your system in Valet Mode
when your car is being serviced by mechanics, car wash personnel or
driven by valet attendants. While in Valet Mode, all alarm functions are
bypassed to prevent undesired or accidental arming.
nTo Turn on Valet Mode
1.Turn your ignition key to the "ON" position or start the vehicle.
2.Flick the valet switch to the "ON" position.
3. The LED will turn on solid red to indicate the alarm is in Valet
Mode.
nTo Turn off Valet Mode
1.Turn your ignition key to the "ON" position or start the vehicle.
2.Flick the valet switch to the "OFF" position,
3. The LED will turn off to indicate the alarm is no longer in Valet
Mode.* If the optional starter disable was installed.
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nUser Programmable Passive Door Locking —The system will
not automatically lock the doors when the alarm passively arms to
prevent the keys and remote from accidentally being locked in the
vehicle. If you prefer, you can easily program the alarm to automatically
lock the doors every time the alarm passively arms. See the
“Programming Table for Alarm Features” on page 8.
nTo Activate Remote Panic —Press and hold button #1 for 3-4
seconds. The siren will sound continually and the parking lights will
flash on and off. If the ignition key is off, the doors will unlock. If the
ignition key is on, the doors will lock. To deactivate, press button #1
once (may require additional relays).
nLED Status Indicator —The LED on your vehicle’s dashboard or
center console will inform you of the system status.
LEDStatus
OffSystem is disarmed
On solidIn valet mode
Slow flashSystem is armed
Flashing in cycles See specific intrusion identification
nPrevious Intrusion Alert —If the vehicle had been tampered with
and the alarm has been triggered, the siren will chirp 3 times upon
remote disarm instead of the usual 1 chirp.
nSpecific Intrusion Identification —If the alarm had been triggered
in your absence, the siren will chirp 3 times upon remote disarm
(Previous Intrusion Alert). When you enter the vehicle and turn on the
ignition, the LED will flash in cycles to specifically identify which zone
has triggered the alarm.
LEDTriggered
One Flash...One Flash...Impact sensor
Two Flash...Two Flash...Hood trunk trigger
Three Flash...Three Flash...Door trigger
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nAutomatic Malfunction Override —In the event of a faulty sensor
or alarm input trigger zone, the alarm, when remotely armed, will alert
you by a series of chirps and light flashes.
nInstant Remote Control Code Deletion —In the event of a lost
or stolen remote control, all remote controls can be erased from memory
to prevent unauthorized alarm operation. See the "Programming Table
for Remote Controls" on page 9.
nRemote Control Code Learning —The alarm can be programmed
to accept as many as four separate remote controls. See the
"Programming Table for Remote Controls" on page 9.
nAlarm State Memory —If your car’s battery is disconnected and
later reconnected, the system will automatically return to its last state
before power was removed, whether it was armed, disarmed or in the
valet mode. So if a mechanic disconnects the battery while the alarm is
disarmed or in the valet mode, he won’t trigger the alarm when he
reconnects the battery. Yet if a thief removes power while the alarm is
armed, and reconnects it, the alarm will instantly sound, the parking
lights will flash and the starter will be disabled.*
nHow to Interpret the Chirps and Parking Light Flashes 
When you press the remote control buttons, the system will respond with
chirps(unlessyouhavethechirpmutingfeatureturnedonorthesystemisin
Valet Mode) and flashes of the parking lights to indicate the system status.
An explanation of these chirp/flash acknowledgments is as follows:
Number of chirps and flashesMeaning
1Disarming of the alarm
2Arming of the alarm
2 and then 4 Armed and there is a sensor malfunction (automatically bypassed)
3Disarmed and there was an intrusion attempt
4Armed and there is a trigger malfunction (automatically bypassed)
* If the optional starter disable was installed.
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Programming Alarm System Features
All programmable alarm features are accomplished by turning the ignition
key on (or starting the vehicle) and flicking the valet switch on and off a
preset number of times.
1. Remove the alarm from Valet Mode. Programming cannot be accessed
while the alarm is in Valet Mode, indicated by the LED on solid red.
2.Select the feature you wish to program from the "Programming Table for
Alarm Features."Note the number of chirps.
3.Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
4.Within 10 seconds, begin flicking the valet switch on and off. The siren
will chirp one time each time you flick the switch on then off.
5. Continue flicking the switch on and off until you reach the number of
chirps associated with your chosen feature.
NOTE: Stop on the chirp.
6.After a 3 second pause, you will hear 1 or 2 chirps to confirm that you
have changed the setting of that feature.
7.Turn the ignition key off.
8.Repeat steps 1-7 for any other feature you wish to program.
Programming Table for Alarm Features
FeatureFactory
Setting# of ChirpsSecondary Action
Passive/Active
Arming Passive 4Wait 3 seconds, the siren chirps once for active or twice for passive.
Passive Door
Locking OFF 5Wait 3 seconds, the siren chirps once for OFF or twice for ON.
Remote Arming
Siren Chirps ON6Wait 3 seconds, the siren chirps once for OFF or twice for ON.
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Programming Your Remote Controls
The Tornado
2
allows the user to add new remote controls in one step, delete
lost or stolen remote controls or rearrange the factory preset remote control
configuration.
All remote control programming features are accomplished by turning the
ignition key on (or starting the vehicle) and flicking the valet switch on and
off a preset number of times.
1. Remove the alarm from Valet Mode. Programming cannot be accessed
whilethealarmisinValetMode,indicatedbythealarmLEDonsolidred.
2.Select the feature you wish to program from the "Programming Table for
Remote Controls." Note the number of chirps.
3.Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
4.Within 10 seconds, begin flicking the valet switch on and off. The siren
will chirp one time each time you flick the switch on then off.
5. Continue flicking the valet switch on and off until you reach the number
of chirps associated with your chosen feature.
NOTE: Stop on the chirp.
6.Follow the "Secondary Action."
7.Turn the ignition key off.
8.Repeat steps 1-7 for any other feature you wish to program.
Programming Table for Remote Controls
FeatureFactory
Setting# of ChirpsSecondary Action
Arm/Disarm/ Remote
PanicChannel 18Press any remote control button you choose to operate this feature. Siren will chirp once for confirmation.
Accessory (-) Output Channel 2 9Press any remote control button you choose to operate
this feature. Siren will chirp twice for confirmation.
Silent Arm/DisarmChannel 310 Press any remote control button you choose to operate
this feature. Siren will chirp 3 times for confirmation.
All Channel Learn—11Press button #1. The siren will chirp 4 times. Remote
control will operate at factory preset order.
Instant Code
Deletion—12 Wait 3 seconds. The siren will chirp twice. All remote
controls are erased from memory.
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