Code Alarm ca 1552 Professional Series User manual

1ca1552.2011AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
PROFESSIONAL
SERIES
ca 1552
Owner’s Guide
IMPORTANT NOTE: The operation ofthe Securityand Convenience System asdescribed inthis manual is
applicableto most vehicles.However, due tothe configuration ofsome vehicles, somefunctionsAND/OR
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS maynot apply.Please seeyour installingdealer formore information.
Deluxe Vehicle Security and
Keyless Entry System with 2 Way
Confirming LCD Remote Control

2 ca1552.2011AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
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
Activating Trunk Release (optional) ................................................4
Activating Optional AUX 1 (optional) ...............................................4
Entering AUX Mode and Activating Additional AUX Outputs ..........4
Using the Progressive Car Finder Feature......................................5
Using the Personal Protection Alarm ...............................................5
Programmed Transmitter Notification ..............................................5
Valet Mode ........................................................................................5
EliminatingArm / Disarm Notification Chirps ....................................5
Manually Overriding the Security System .......................................6
Car Jack Mode ..................................................................................6
LED and Siren/Horn Indications ......................................................... 7
Additional 2-Way LCD Remote Control Functions ........................ 8
LCD Remote Control ICON’s ............................................................10
Transmitter Button Functions ......................................................... 11
Replacing Remote Control Batteries.............................................13
Warranty Information.........................................................................14

3ca1552.2011AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
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 equipped with a feature called Silent Choice. If enabled, the
system 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 equipped with a feature called Silent Choice. If enabled, the
system requires a second press of the button to activate an audible disarming
response from the vehicle. If your system is set up for 2 step unlock, a third press
of unlock will activate the audible response.
*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

4 ca1552.2011AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
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.
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.
Entering AUX Mode and Activating the Additional AUX 2 - 5 Outputs
(Optional)
To access the additional AUX outputs, AUX 2, AUX 3, AUX 4, and AUX 5, you must
first enter the transmitters AUX Mode. This will “shift” the functions of the transmitter
buttons from their standard operation to control of the AUX outputs.
AUX Mode - 1 Way transmitter: Press and Hold and for 2
seconds, the transmitter LED will flash 1 time. AUX Mode will remain active
for 15 seconds. AUX Mode will exit after 15 seconds of inactivity or by
pressing and again for 2 seconds, the transmitter LED will flash 2
times to confirm exit.
AUX Mode - 2 Way transmitter: Press and Hold for 2 seconds, the
transmitter LCD screen will display “AU”. AUX Mode will remain active
for 15 seconds. AUX Mode will exit after 15 seconds of inactivity or by
pressing again for 2 seconds.
Activating outputs while in AUX Mode:
AUX 2: Press and Hold for 3 seconds.
AUX 3: Press and Hold for 3 seconds.
AUX 4: Press and Hold for 3 seconds.
AUX 5: Press and Hold for 3 seconds.

5ca1552.2011AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
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.
Programmed Transmitter Notification
As a security precaution each time the vehicle’s ignition is turn on the status LED
light with flash the number of transmitters programmed into the system. This helps
to identify unauthorized transmitters from accessing your vehicle. If you believe an
unauthorized transmitter has been programmed to your system, contact your
installing dealer for assistance.
Valet Mode
When valet mode is activated the status LED will light solid, and all security
functions will be disabled. To enter or exit valet mode simply follow the 4 steps
outlined below:
1. Turn the vehicle’s ignition ON.
2. Push and hold the programming/valet button.
3. The LED will turn on solid when valet mode is active
4. Release the programming/valet button.
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.

6 ca1552.2011AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
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 10 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.
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.
OVERRIDETHESYSTEMTOTURNOFFCARJACKMODE:Turnthe ignition OFF
then ON and press the valet button within 10 seconds.

7ca1552.2011AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
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

8 ca1552.2011AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
Check Vehicle Status
Press and release 2 times then press within 3 seconds, the transmitter will
display the current status of the vehicle.
Display Illumination
Press and hold the button for 1 second. The display will illuminate for 5
seconds.
Melody / Vibration Mode
To have the remote control vibrate, play a melody tone or both each time it receives
a response from the vehicle press and release then press and hold for 2
seconds.
Button Beeps
To toggle button beeps on or off press and release then press and hold for 2
seconds.
Battery Save Mode
While in POWER SAVE MODE the 2-way LCD transmitter will NOT look for any
incoming signals from the main unit until a button is pressed. The LCD screen will
display SAVE to indicate that power save mode is ON. To enter power save mode
press and hold for 5 seconds.
Clear Flashing Icons and Melody Sound
Press the button 3 times within 3 seconds. This will clear the melody sound and
flashing icons on the LCD screen.
Stopping LCD Trigger Melody
To stop the alarm trigger melody if the system has been triggered WITHOUT
disarming the system, press any button one time only, this will not send a
command to the vehicle at this time and the alarm will continue to sound.
Additional 2-Way LCD Remote Control Functions

9ca1552.2011AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
Button Lock
Press and release then press hold the for 2 seconds to toggle the button lock
on or off. When the button lock is active, the remote control will beep/vibrate 2
times when a button is pressed indicating it is locked.
Illumination
Press and release 2 times then press and hold for 2 seconds to toggle
illumination on or off. When on, the display will illuminate when it receives or
sends a command.
2 Car Mode
To control a second security system enter 2 car mode by pressing then press
and together for 3 seconds. When the icon appears on the transmitter’s LCD
screen it will control the second security system. Use the same method to exit 2
car mode and resume control of the original vehicle’s security system.
NOTE: A second security system must be installed and the LCD transmitter must be
learned to it before this feature will operate the additional system.
Parking Meter Countdown
The parking meter countdown timer has 6 preset times, to access the preset times
and begin countdown press and release then press and hold for 2 seconds,
each additional press of will increase the countdown time.
Adjusting the Clock and Timer Settings
The clock, alarm clock and programmable countdown timer are accessed through
the Function Menu. Press and hold for 3 seconds to access the function menu,
once you have accessed the feature menu press and release to scroll through
each feature and follow the steps below to adjust the settings for each. Press and
hold for 2 seconds to exit the menu.
Clock Hour Press to increase or to decrease
ClockMinute Press to increase or to decrease
Alarm Clock Hour Press to increase or to decrease
Alarm Clock Minute Press to increase or to decrease
Alarm Clock ON / OFF Press to turn ON or to turn OFF
Countdown Timer Hour Press to increase or to decrease
Countdown Timer Minute Press to increase or to decrease
Countdown Timer ON / OFF Press to turn ON or to turn OFF

10 ca1552.2011AudiovoxElectronicsCorporation.Allrightsreserved.
LCD Remote Control ICON’s
LOCK UNLOCK
SYSTEM ARMED VALET MODE
TRANSMITTING
TRUNK TRIGGER DOOR TRIGGER
FULL SHOCK TRIGGER
IGNITION ON/TRIGGER
2 CAR MODE
BATTERY INDICATOR BATTERY SAVE MODE
VIBRATE/SILENT MODE
HOOD TRIGGER
SYSTEM TRIGGER TIME COUNT DOWN
MELODY MODE
TIME DISPLAY
ALARM CLOCK
AUX 1 OUTPUT
AUX MODE
AUX 5 OUTPUT
AUX 4 OUTPUT
AUX 3 OUTPUT
AUX 2 OUTPUT