Code Alarm ca4B5 User manual

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PROFESSIONAL
SERIES
Owner’s Guide
For Models:
caSECRS
&
ca4B5
ca4B5E
IMPORTANT NOTE: The operation of the Security and Convenience System as described in this manual is
applicable to most vehicles. However, due to the conguration of some vehicles, some functions AND/OR
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS may not apply. Please see your installing dealer for more information.
Deluxe 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
Hidden Alarm Function...................................................................... 3
Disarming the Security System ......................................................... 3
Two Stage Door Unlock (optional)..................................................... 4
Activating Trunk Release (optional)................................................... 4
Activating 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 Notication................................................ 5
Valet Mode ........................................................................................ 5
User Selectable Notication Chirps................................................... 5
User Selectable LED ......................................................................... 6
Manually Overriding the Security System ......................................... 6
Carjack Mode .................................................................................... 6
Using Your Remote Vehicle Starter ....................................................... 7
Remote Start Ready Mode................................................................ 7
Cancelling Remote Start Ready Mode .............................................. 7
Remote Starting Your Vehicle............................................................ 8
Remote Start Shutdown .................................................................... 8
Entering Your Vehicle while it is Running via Remote Start .............. 8
Enter & Exiting the Vehicle - Remote Start Ready Mode .................. 8
Using the “Quick-Stop” Feature......................................................... 9
Preheating or Precooling the Vehicle’s Interior ............................... 10
User Programmable Run Time / Run Time Extension..................... 10
Turbo Timer Mode (optional) ........................................................... 10
Operating the 2 / 3 Hour Start Up Timer Mode................................ 11
Operating the Daily Start Timer ....................................................... 12
Temperature Start Mode.................................................................. 12
Remote Start Safety Features......................................................... 12
Status LED, Light Flashes and Siren/Horn Indications ..................... 13
Remote Control Buttons & Functions ................................................. 14
Replacing Remote Control Batteries................................................... 15
Warranty Information ............................................................................ 16

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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 ash 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 rst, 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 ash 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
than 2 seconds.
Using Your Remote Control

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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 the AUX 1 Output (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
rst 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 - 4 button transmitter: Press and Hold and for 2
seconds, the transmitter LED will ash 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 ash 2
times to conrm exit.

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Using the Progressive Car Finder Feature
Press the button to locate your vehicle. The system will ash the parking lights
and 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 Notication
As a security precaution each time the vehicle’s ignition is turn on the status LED
light with ash 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 and
remote start functions will be disabled. To enter or exit valet mode simply follow the
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.
User Selectable Notication 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.

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Carjack Mode (Anti-Hijack Mode)
This feature must be turned on in system programming, please consult your installing
dealer.
Triggering Carjack mode: While the ignition is ON and press and hold + for 2
seconds, the parking lights will ash 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 o󰀨 Carjack mode. If Carjack mode is not turned o󰀨 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 ashing.
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
STATE UNTIL THE BATTERY IS DEPLETED.
OVERRIDE THE SYSTEM TO TURN OFF CARJACK MODE: Turn the ignition OFF
then On and press the valet button within 10 seconds.
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.
User Selectable LED
This feature will control whether the LED is ON or OFF when the system is Armed/
Locked and can be toggled ON or OFF without entering the programming feature
banks.
1. Turn the ignition ON, OFF, ON, 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.

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Using Your Remote Starter
Remote Start Ready Mode - Manual Transmission Vehicles Only
To activate the remote start function, the system must rst be in Remote Start Ready
Mode. Follow the steps below to enter remote start ready mode.
1. While the engine is running by the ignition key;
a. Place the transmission in neutral.
b. Set the parking brake
2. With your foot o󰀨 the brake pedal, press and release the button to
activate the remote start. The LED will ash 3 times and the parking
lights will turn on to conrm the system has remote started.
3. Remove the keys from the ignition, the vehicle will remain running.
4. Exit the vehicle and close all vehicle doors.
5. Within 1 minute of step 1, press the button to lock the vehicle’s
doors. The vehicle will shutdown and sound 2 short chirps then 1 long
chirp to conrm ready mode is set.
Remote Start Ready Mode must be enabled if your vehicle is equipped with a
manual transmission.
Cancelling Remote Start Ready Mode - Manual Transmission Vehicles Only
The system will exit remote start ready mode if any of the following occur:
Open any door
Open the hood or trunk (if connected)
Press the brake
Release the parking brake
Turn the ignition ON

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Remote Starting Your Vehicle
To activate the remote start function, press and release the button 2 times within 2
seconds. The system will sound, the parking lights will ash 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. The vehicle’s parking lights will turn on (or ash depending on
system settings) as a visual indication that the vehicle has started and is running.
If your vehicle stalls or does not start, the system will pause 5 seconds, then try
3 more times to start the vehicle (a total of 4 attempts). The system will pause 5
seconds between each start attempt.
Remote Start Shutdown
Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to turn the vehicle o󰀨.
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.
To Enter & Exit the Vehicle while (Manual Transmission) Remote Start Ready
Mode is already active without cancelling Remote Start Ready Mode.
If ready mode has already been activated and you need to enter the vehicle, possibly
to retrieve an item, and will exit the vehicle without driving it, you can keep ready
mode active by following the steps below.
1. With Ready Mode already previously set, activate the remote start.
2. While under control of the remote start open vehicle door to retrieve
items.
3. Exit the vehicle and close all doors.
4. Press the button, the unit waits 3 seconds and then shuts down,
the system will verify all doors have been closed then will emit the 2
short/1 long tone and light ash pattern indicating Manual Transmission
Ready Mode is active.
Note: If the 2 short/1 long tone is not heard then Ready Mode has not been
set.

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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 o󰀨 the brake pedal, press and release the button 2
times within 2 seconds. The LED will ash 3 times to conrm 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.
To engage Quick Stop - Manual Transmission Vehicles:
1. With the vehicle running, foot o󰀨 the brake, parking brake set ON.
2. Press and release the button to activate remote start.
3. Exit the vehicle close all doors (Door Open/All Doors Close)
4. Press and release the button.
5. Within 3 seconds press the button:
The unit enters Quick Stop Mode and will remain running
until remote start time-out and then shut down. (Remote Start Ready
Mode is NOT active)
Note: Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle when using the
quick-stop feature.

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User Programmable Run Time / Run Time Extension
The system has the ability to allow the user to extend the time the vehicle will be
running under control of the remote start. This will only extend the run time back to
the current run time setting during the current remote start cycle. If your system is
set to run 15 minutes and the time remaining is 4 minutes, extending the run time
will reset the countdown timer to 15 minutes and your vehicle will continue to run for
another 15 minutes. Follow the steps below to extend the vehicle’s run time.
1. The remote start must already be active.
2. Press and release the button 4 times.
3. The system will chirp 1 time and ash the parking lights 4 times to
conrm that the run time has been reset.
Turbo Timer
This option will keep the engine running to allow the vehicle’s turbo to properly cool
down before shutting the engine o󰀨.
To engage the Turbo Timer feature:
1. With the vehicle running via the ignition key and your foot o󰀨 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.
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.

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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 uids 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;
a. When set for 3 Hour (default) - chirp 2 times and ash the
parking lights 4 times.
b. When set for 2 Hour - chirp 1 time and ash the parking
lights 2 times.
4. Release the valet button.
To exit the 2 / 3 hour start up timer mode:
1. Turn the vehicle’s Ignition ON.
OR
2. Activate the remote vehicle start feature using the remote control.

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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’s 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. Refer to the Valet Mode section of this manual on
page 5.
5. Remote Start Ready Mode is not set. Manual transmission vehicle’s only.
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, while in range
of the vehicle, 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
nished 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 and ash the parking lights 4 times.
Temperature Start Mode
The system has the ability to start the vehicle if the temperature drops below a preset
temperature threshold. Once activated, the system will start the vehicle every 2 or 3
hours, for a 48 hour period, based on the temperature setting and will be cancelled if
the vehicle is started with the key or remote started by the transmitter. Temperature
is read from the module, located below the dashboard in most instances, and the
vehicle’s interior temperature may vary from the ambient temperature.
1. The vehicle must be armed.
2. Press and release both the & buttons together.
3. The vehicle will emit 1 chirp and ash the parking lights 1 time.
Note: This feature is defaulted OFF and must be set in option programming.

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Status LED, Light Flashes, and Siren/Horn Indications
Status LED Flash Indications
LED Flashes Function
OFF Disarmed
Slow Flash Armed
Fast Flash Passive Arming Countdown
ON (Solid) Valet Mode
2 Flashes Zone 2 Trigger, Hood / Trunk
3 Flashes Zone 3 Trigger, Door
4 Flashes Zone 4 Trigger, Shock Sensor
5 Flashes Zone 5 Trigger, Ignition
Siren/Horn Chirp Indications
Chirps Function
1 Disarm
2 Arm
3 Door Ajar Upon Arming
4 Disarm / Triggered
5 Car Find
Parking Light Flash Indications
Flashes Function
1 Disarm
2 Arm
3 Disarm / Triggered
5 Car Find
ON (Solid or Slow Flash) Remote Started
Remote Start Shutdown Diagnostics
Parking Light Flashes Shutdown Zone
3 Flashes Hood / Brake Input
4 Flashes Remote Start Valet Mode
5 Flashes Manual Transmission Mode not ready
7 Flashes Tach not learned / Crank Average not
learned
To manually enter diagnostics and view the last shutdown, turn the ignition ON and
press and release the button.

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Remote Control Buttons & Functions
4-Button
TransmitterLock Unlock Car Find /
Panic Start Operation Method
Lock X Press and Release
Unlock XPress and Release
2 Step Unlock XPress and Release 2 times
Trunk XPush and Hold (3 Sec)
Car FinderX
Press and Release
PanicX
Push and Hold (3 Sec)
Remote Start XPress and Release (1 or 2 times
depending on selectable option)
Remote Start
ShutdownXPush and Hold (3 Sec)
Run Time
ExtentionXPress and Release 4 times.
AUX 1XXPush and Hold (3 Sec)
Shock Bypass XX Press and Release Lock then
Press Lock + Car Find
Hidden AlarmX XPress and Release Car Find then
Press Lock
Passive Arming
Bypass XX Press and Release
Turbo TimerXXPress Unlock + Start
2 / 3 Hour Start X Ignition ON/OFF, Press and Hold
Valet Button, Press Start 4 times
Daily Start Timer XX
Press Lock + Start
Temperature
StartXX
Press Unlock + Start While Armed
Enter AUX Mode XX Press and Hold Find + Start
Transmitter LED flashes 1 time
AUX 2 XPush and Hold (3 Sec)
AUX 3X Push and Hold (3 Sec)
AUX 4X
Push and Hold (3 Sec)
AUX
5X
Push and Hold (3 Sec)
AUX 2, 3, 4, 5 - Access in AUX Mode

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Replacing Remote Control Batteries
4 Button Remote Control - Model CAT4M
The batteries 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 1 screw then disassemble the halves of the remote
control by unsnapping the back of the case.
2. Remove the old battery, observing the +/- symbols on the
batteries and replace with a new battery.
3. Reassemble the halves of the remote control and reinstall 1 screw.
4. Test operation of the remote control.

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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Applies to Code Alarm Series Control Modules, Sirens, Sensors, and Relays.
Voxx Electronics Corporation (the Company) warrants to the original purchaser of this
product that should this product or any part thereof, (other than transmitters) under nor-
mal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship during the life-
time of the vehicle, in which it was originally installed from the date of original purchase
such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product, (at the
Company’s option) without charge for parts or repair labor. A transmitter is warranted for
12 months from the date of original purchase.
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to
be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specication of
defect(s), transportation prepaid, to an approved warranty station. This Warranty is not
transferable.
This Warranty does not cover damage to the vehicle’s electrical system or costs
incurred for removal or reinstallation of the product. This Warranty does not cover bat-
teries, broken LCD or OLED display screens, nor apply to any product or part thereof
which, in the opinion of the Company, has su󰀨ered or been damaged through alteration,
improper installation, mishandling, misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or
defacement of the factory serial number/bar code label(s).
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL
BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. IN NO CASE
SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY. No person or rep-
resentative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed
herein in connection with the sale of this product.
The company does not warrant that this product cannot be compromised or circum-
vented. THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY
IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO
EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID
BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT WITHOUT COST OF INSTALLATION.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specic legal rights and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Voxx Electronics Corporation, 180 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, New York 11788 / 1-800-645-4994
128-9445

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FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including any interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Warning!
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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