Code Alarm CA-140 User manual

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Owner's Manual
Remote Vehicle Control System
IMPORTANT NOTE: The operation of the Securityand Convenience System as described
in this manual is applicable to most vehicles. However, due to the configuration of some
vehicles, some functions AND/OR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS may not apply.Please see
your installing dealer for more information.
CA-140TM
Vehicle Security and
Convenience System

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Features and Benefits of the Code Alarm CA-140TM ....................... 3
Using Your Remote Transmitter .............................................. 5
Arming the Security System
Pre-arm Mode
Disarming the Security System
Attempted Intrusion Identification
Disabling the IT-sTM InteriorTheft Sensor ............................... 6
Two-Stage Door Unlock
Activating the Trunk Release Feature
Turning on the Vehicle Headlights
AUX 2
AUX 3
AUX 4
Using the Car Finder Feature
Personal Protection Alarm....................................................... 7
Using Valet Mode
Using the Turbo Timer Option
Automatic convenience Options ............................................. 8
Using the Songbird Option ....................................................... 9
WhenYour Security System isTriggered ............................. 10
Your two-way tranceiver remote control
System Maintenance .............................................................. 11
Changing remote control batteries
Adding remote controls to your system
Deleting Lost or Stolen Remote Controls............................. 12
Basic Troubleshooting
Emergency Disarm Procedure.................................................13
Emergency Disarm Button Location
Installer Programmed Options .............................................. 14
Your Code-Alarm, Inc. Limited LifetimeWarranty ............... 15
Code AlarmTheft Protection Plan ............................................16
Table of Contents

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Features and Benefits of the Code Alarm CA-140TM
Two Easy-to-Use Weather-Resistant Remote Controls
The remote controls included with the Code Alarm CA-140TM (1 two-
way tranceiver, 1 one-way transmitter)utilize durable, moisture
resistant cases and sealed rubber buttons for reliability and long
life. Rolling code technology prevents the transmitter signals from
being duplicated. The button functions are clearly labeled to make the
Code Alarm CA-140TM simple to operate.
Two-Way Confirming Tranceiver and PowerRangeTM Antenna
The Code Alarm CA-140TM features an advanced tranceiver with
LED confirmation which allows it to transmit and receive information
to and from the vehicle. The PowerRangeTM antenna allows you to
oper ate the systemfrom distances of up to 1/8mile.
All Entrances Protected
Opening any door or entrance protected by the security system
triggers the vehicle’s horn or Songbird Speaker and flashes the
vehicle parking lights.
Starter Disable
The Code Alarm CA-140TM protects your vehicle from theft by
disabling the starter when the security system is armed.
IT-sTM Interior Theft Sensor
This patented sensor uses infra-red technology to reliably detect
vehicle impact associated with attempted intrusion.The IT-s sensor
guards against vehicle body damage, and theft of the vehicle’s
equipment (such as airbags) and personal belongings.
Interior Status Indicator
The bright-blue warning light is an effective visual deterrent to a
would-be thief. The status indicator is also used to alert you to the
status of the security system (ie: theft attempt, valet mode, etc.).
Passive Arming
The Code Alarm CA-140TM has an optional passive arming feature
that guarantees your vehicle will be protected even if you forget to
actively arm the system.
“Real Panic Sound” Horn Honk (RPS)
The unique digitally produced sound of the patented “RPS” horn
honk provides a distinctive sound to scare-off theives while
drawing attention to a vehicle theft attempt.
E-Code Coded Override System
If this feature is enabled, it will allow you to enter a personal 4-digit
code that only you will know.This will be used for overriding the
system in the case of an emergency or a lost transmitter.

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Personal Protection Features
Remote Panic Alarm, Headlight Control, Illuminated Entry,
and Car Finder are among an array of features that enhance
personal safety. **May require additional componets and/or labor.
Remote Keyless Entry
The Code Alarm CA-140TM conveniently locks and unlocks vehicle
doors and opens the trunk or hatch by remote control.*
Auxillary Outputs
The Code Alarm CA-140TM is equipped with 4 auxillary outputs to
operate additional vehicle accessories (ie: Power window/sunroof
up or down,Headlight control, personalized transmitters for memory
seat activation). **May require additional components and/or labor.
TurboTimer Option
Designed for turbocharged vehicles, this option allows the vehicle
to stay running for an additional 5-minutes without the key for a
“Turbo-Cool-Down Mode” **May require additional components
and/or labor.
Retained Accessory Power Option
The Retained Accessory Power Option allows the Code Alarm CA-
140TM to leave accessories like power windows and radio powered
after the ignition key is turned off until the vehicle door is opened.
**May require additional components and/or labor.
SongbirdTM
Another Code Alarm exclusive feature. SongbirdTM allows you to
customize your system by assigning different song snipets or
unique sounds to security system and transmitter functions.
* If vehicle is equipped with power door locks and they are connected to the alarm system by your installer.
Features and Benefits of the Code Alarm CA-140TM

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* Throughoutthismanual, ‘press’ referstopressing for lessthan1 second; ‘pressand hold’ refers to
pressing for more than 1 second. **’Siren’ also refers to the vehicle horn if it is used as the alarm sounding
device.*
Arming the Security System
To arm the system, exit the vehicle, close all doors, then press* the
LOCK/ARM 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/DISARM button. The siren
will chirp 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 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
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
Using Your Remote Transmitter
The functions in this section can done using either the two-way
confirming tranceiver or the one-way transmitter. Button
configurations are shown in the graphic below.
“UNLOCK”
“LOCK”
“FIND/PANIC”
“AUX”

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Disabling the IT-s InteriorTheft 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 LOCK button
and then press the FIND/PANIC button within two seconds of
pressing LOCK to disable the interior theft sensor.The siren will
chirp two times to indicate that the sensor is disabled. The sensor
will become enabled again the next time the system is armed
normally.
Two-Stage Door Unlock
If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing UNLOCK one time
will unlock only the driver’s door. Press UNLOCK again within 1
minute to unlock all doors.
Activating theTrunk Release Feature
Press and hold UNLOCK 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.
Turning on the Vehicle Headlights/AUX 1
Press and hold the LOCK button to turn on the vehicle headlights.
(The alarm system will attempt to arm if not already armed, unless it
is in Valet Mode.) The lights will stay on for 20 seconds, or until LOCK
is pressed again.
AUX2
If this feature is enabled on your system, pressing and holding AUX
for two seconds or Operating duration will activate AUX 2.
AUX3
If this feature is enabled on your system, holding AUX and
immediately pressing LOCK for one second or Operating duration will
activate AUX 3. If the personalized transmitters feature is enabled
on your system, this output is used to activate the memory seat
feature for driver 1.
AUX 4
If this feature is enabled on your system, holding AUX and
immediately pressing UNLOCK for one second or Operating duration
will activate AUX 4. If the personalized transmitters feature is
enabled on your system, this output is used to activate the memory
seat feature for driver 2.
Using the Progressive Car Finder Feature
Press FIND/PANIC on the remote control to locate your vehicle. The
vehicle’s horn will emit five short chirps at low volume, increasing in
volume each of three times the button is pressed. If Songbird is
enabled and programmed to this function, the siren will emit the
programmed song.

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Personal Protection Alarm (Panic)
Press and hold the FIND/PANIC button to activate the vehicle siren
and parking lights for 30 seconds. The vehicle’s horn is or siren will
“pulse” for 30 seconds. Press any remote control button to turn off the
Panic alarm.
UsingValet 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 enterValet Mode:
With the vehicle ignition on, press the ARM button.The blue
dashboard warning light (status indicator) will turn on for one second,
then turn off.This indicates that the system is in Valet mode. Once the
ignition is turned off, 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 exitValet Mode:
With the vehicle ignition on, press the DISARM button.The red
dashboard warning light (status indicator) will turn on for one second,
then turn off.This indicates that the system has exitedValet mode.
Hint: To prevent your security system from automatically arming while
unloading or refueling your vehicle, without placing the system
inValet 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 one time Valet mode. Next time you exit
your vehicle the system will arm in the normal manner.
Using the Turbo Timer Option
The CA-140TM turbo timer option allows the vehicle to remain running
for five minutes after the ignition key has been turned off. The turbo
timer option must be enabled before the feature will operate, see your
installing dealer for information.
To activate turbo timer:
1. After parking the vehicle, place your foot on the brake pedal.
2. Place the shifter in the PARK position on automatic
transmisson vehicles, or neutral and engage the parking brake
for manual transmission vehicles.
3. Continue to hold the brake pedal for 5-seconds.
4. Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
5. Turn the ignition key off, and remove from the ignition switch.
6. The vehicle will remain running for 5 minutes or unless the
brake pedal is pressed.
UsingYour Remote Transmitter (cont.)

8Automatic Convenience Options
The CA-140TM 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.
Illuminated Entry
When the alarm system is disarmed, the vehicle courtesy lights will turn
on for 1 minute, or until the vehicle is started or the system is re-
armed.
Illuminated Exit
When removing the key from the ignition, the vehicle courtesy lights
will turn on for 1 minute, or until the CA-140TM is armed. This feature is
not available if the “Retained Accessory Power” option has been
enabled on your system.
Automatic Arming
The CA-140TM will arm automatically 1 minute after the key is removed
from the ignition. 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
When removing the key from the ignition, the doors will automatically unlock.

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Using the Songbird Option
The Code Alarm CA-140TM is equipped with a feature called
“Songbird”. Songbird allows you to program different songs or tones
similar to “ring tones” on a cellular phone. A song or tone can be
programmed to almost any system function that has a vehicle horn or
siren response (ie: arm/disarm chirps, lite touch impact sensor,
panic mode).
Functions that can’t be programmed with a Songbird tone:
1. Impact sensor override
2. Alarm trip ID
Turning Songbird On:
Using either the 2-way tranceiver ot the 1-way transmitter remote
control, press both LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously.
The siren will emit a confirmation tone indicating that songbird is on.
Selecting a Function and SongbirdTone/Song
1. Activate a function that you would like to set to a specific tone
(ie: lite touch impact sensor is activated by striking the
vehicle with an impact that would trigger a lite touch
response.
2. Within 10 seconds of activating the function:
A). Press AUX, then press FIND/PANIC within 2 seconds.
The siren will emit a confirmation tone indicating that you
have entered the program mode.
3. Use the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons to advance up or down
through the different tones. Pressing the AUX button will
play different versions and lengths of the tone you have
selected.
4. When you have decided on a specific tone, press the FIND/
PANIC button to lock that tone to the function, and exit
programming.
The siren will emit a confirmation tone indicating that you have exited
programming mode.
Turning Songbird OFF:
Press both UNLOCK and FIND/PANIC buttons simultaneously.
The siren will emit a confirmation tone indicating that songbird has
been turned off.

10 WhenYour Security System isTriggered
The Code Alarm CA-140TM 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
Once the alarm is triggered, the siren (or 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 siren while
keeping the alarm armed and doors locked, press the LOCK button
while the system is triggering.
The Status Indicator is a high-intensity blue light mounted in a visible
location on the vehicle dashboard. This blue light gives a visual
indication of the alarm system’s state of operation. Note the chart
below:
If the Status Indicator is... ....then the Security System
Off is disarmed
Flashing Slowly is armed
Flashing Very Quickly was triggered in your absence
(see Attempted Intrusion ID - page 5)
Flashing Intermittently is in Valet mode
(2 flashes, off, 2 flashes)
On (not flashing) is in Pre-arm mode
Your Two-Way Tranceiver Remote Control
The Code Alarm CA-140 two-way tranceiver remote control is
designed to access system status information. The LED display can
give you information about the state of the CA-140, security system,
etc. The table below shows the system functions as well as the
audible signal from the remote control.
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