CrimeStopper Fortress FS-20 User manual

FS-20
REMOTECONTROLALARMSYSTEM
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS on yourchoiceofaRemoteAlarmSystembyCrimestopper SecurityProductsInc.This
bookletcontainstheinformationnecessaryforinstalling,using,andmaintainingyouralarmsystem.Ifany
questionsarise,contactyourinstallation dealerorCrimestopper SecurityProductsInc.atthe TechSupport
numberbelow.
*IMPORTANTINFORMATION:PrimaryandOptionalFeatures:
-PRIMARY: Thesearefeaturesthatmustbeconnectedinorderforthe systemtooperateproperly;i.e.the
Siren,L.E.D., +12VPower, Ground, Door pin,FlashinglightsOverride/Program/Valet Buttonetc.
-OPTIONAL: Thesearefeaturestobe connectedifdesiredoragreedupon bythe installingdealer.These
featuresmayalsorequire additionalpartsand/or labor fees.Consultwithyour installerbeforehand;i.e.Door
Locks, Starterdisable, Hood/Trunktrigger, and AuxiliaryRemoteOutputsetc.
This installationbook is designed forthe installer orindividual with an existing understandingof automotive
electrical systems, along with the ability to test and connect wiresfor proper operation. Toease installation,we
suggest thatyou READ THIS MANUAL before beginning your installation.This book isprovidedas aGENERAL
GUIDLINE and the information contained herein may differ from your vehicle.
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REV. 12-2008
Thisdevice complies withFCC Rules part 15. Operationissubject to
thefollowingtwo conditions: 1) Thisdevicemay not cause interference,
and(2) thisdevice must accept anyinterferencethat may be received,
includinginterferencethat maycauseundesired operation.The
manufacturer isnot responsiblefor anyradioor TV interferencecaused
by unauthorizedmodificationto thisequipment. Suchmodification
could void theuser's authority to operate the equipment.

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TABLEOF CONTENTS
OperationCautions&Warnings……..…………..…………………………………………………………….………2
TheRemoteControl…..……………………………...……………………..……………………….…….….…..……..3
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OperatingInstructions………………………..……………….…….………………….…….…………...……….…4-7
CarJack Protection..…………..…………..……………………………………………...…………………..…………8
TransmitterProgramming.………………………………….…………………………….……………...…………..…9
2VehicleProgramming…………..…………..………………….…………………………….…………….……..…..10
BatteryReplacement…….…………………………………….....……………………………..……………..…….…11
DataPortDiagram…………………………………………………………………………………………………....…12
OPERATIONCAUTIONS&WARNINGS
CRIMESTOPPERSECURITYPRODUCTS,INC. andits VENDORS shallnotbeliableforanyaccident
resulting fromthe useofthisequipment. Thissystemisdesignedtobe professionallyinstalledintoacar or
vehicleingoodrunningorder.Items,suchasparkingbrake,doorswitches,andallenginesafetyfeatures,
mustbeinperfectworkingcondition.
DAMAGEresultingfrommisuseornegligence isNOTcoveredunderwarranty andwill besubjecttorepair
and/ orreplacement charges.
ITISABSOLUTELYTHEOWNER’SSOLERESPONSIBILITYTO: A)Understandthe operationofthissystem
and itssafetyfeatures.B)Check forproper operation ofthesesafetyfeaturespriortoaccepting deliveryofthe
vehiclefromthe installation facility.C)Check andmaintainthe condition ofthe vehicleandall itemsrelativeto
the properoperation ofthissystemand itssafetyfeatures.
DONOTremote startthevehicleinaclosedgarage. Makesure thatthevehicleisoutdoors,agarage door
isopen,orthereisadequateexhaustventilation.Failuretoobservethisrulecouldresultin injuryordeath
frompoisonousCarbon Monoxide fumes.ThisisespeciallyimportantwhenusingtheTimedSelf-Startfeature
of theunit

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THEREMOTECONTROL
Button Button
Functions Button Options
LockDoors&Arm
System Press and hold3 Seconds for PanicMode
UnlockDoorsand
DisarmSystem UnlockDoors and DisarmSystem
TrunkReleaseAux #1 Press and Releasefor
TrunkPop (Aux#1)
SilentArm/DisarmAux
#2
Press and Releasefor
SilentArm.Press and
Holdfor Aux#2
SideButton
Selects between Vehicle
#1 /Vehicle#2.Press&
Release
LEDBlinks whilein
Vehicle2Mode

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OPERATIONINSTRUCTIONS
ARMING
Toarmthealarmandlockthedoors,press theLockbuttononthetransmitter. Youwill hearasinglesirenchirp
and thelightswill flashonce.The systemwill arm,the doorswill lockand thestarter will be disabled ifthese
optionalfeaturesareinstalled.TheredLEDinthevehiclewillstartflashingafter 5seconds.Afterashortdelay
toallowvehicleand electronics tostabilizethesystemwill be completelyarmed.
DISARMING
Press the Unlockbutton onthetransmitter todisarmthe alarm.Youwill hear2siren chirpsandthe lightswill
flashtwice.TheLEDstopsflashing.Doorwill unlockanddomelightwillturn on iftheoptionsareinstalled.
SELECTIVE SILENTARM/DISARMTHROUGHREMOTECONTROL
Thissystemcanbearmedanddisarmed withoutsiren chirpsonan“asneeded”basis.Pressandreleasethe
Silent Buttonfor arm/disarmwithout siren chirps.
PROGRAMMABLESILENTARM/ DISARMMODE(CHIRPDEFEAT)
The systemcanbesilentlyarmed and disarmedasnormalwithLock/UnlockButtons,butnosirenchirp.See
alarmprogramming option(#8)toenableordisablethisfeature.
PASSIVE ARMING / PASSIVE LOCKMODES / PASSIVE CHIRPCOUNTDOWN
Ifprogrammed,passive(Automatic)Arming will occur 30Secondsafter theignitionisturnedoffandthelast
doorhasbeen closed.The LEDwill beginflashing rapidlywhilecountingdown.Ifadooror hoodisreopened,
thesystemwill wait(LEDoff)forthe doororzonetoclosebefore arming.The unitwill flashthe lightsonce.
Doorswill lockifpassivelocking isselected.Mayqualifyforinsurancediscounts-checkwithyouragentor
proprietor.When the Unitisprogrammed for PassiveChirpCountdown,thesirenwill chirpduringpassive
countdown,asanaudiblewarningthatarmingwill occur.Thissiren willemitachirpevery2secondsassoon
asthelast dooriscloseduntil thesystem arms30secondslater.
REMOTEPANICPROTECTION
Tosoundthealarmuponcommand (panic),press andholdtheLockButton forat least2secondsuntil thesiren
sounds.Press the UnlockButtontoreset panicmode.

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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
ARM/ DISARMWITHIGNITIONON(PROGRAMOPTION#15)
Thisfeature allowsthesystemtobearmedordisarmedwhilethe ignition isinthe ONpositionorvehicleis
running.Thefeatureisdisabled bydefaultandshouldnotbe usedunder normaloperatingconditions.Onan
installationwithanadd-onremotestartmodule,thisoptioncan be enabledtoallowthesystemtobe armedor
disarmedwhenthe vehiclehasbeenremotestarted(Ignition willbeON).Notethatyoucannotusethisfeature
ifyouare alsousing theFull-time carjackprotection.Ifyouaddaremotestartand theIgnitionturnson,a
Carjacktrigger will beactivated.
ACTIVE RE-ARMING(FAIL-SAFEPROTECTION)
ActiveRe-armingmeansthatthe systemwill re-armitself30 secondsafter disarmedwiththetransmitter ifa
doorhasnotyetbeen opened.Thisishandyifthevehicleisaccidentallydisarmed (viathe transmitterinyour
pocket)withoutyou knowingit. Thisfeature canalsobeturnedoff inprogramming option(6).Activerearm
featureisdisabledifyoualsohavedomelight illumination installed.
IGNITION-CONTROLLEDDOORLOCKS
The doorswill automaticallylockwhenthe ignitionisturned onand will unlock when the ignition isturned off.
Thisfeature can be programmed on,off, ortolockthe doorsonly.Doorswill notlockiftheyare open to
prevent locking thekeys in.
TRUNK / HATCH POP(REMOTEAUX. OUTPUT1,OPTIONAL)
Topop thetrunk,press and releasetheTrunkbuttonon thetransmitter. If thesystemisarmed,itmayor may
nottripthealarmsystemwhenopening the trunkdependingonprogramming option (10).See programming
optionchart for more details.
2nd AUX. OUTPUT(REMOTEAUX.OUTPUT2)
To activate the Second auxiliary output Press andhold theSilent Button for 3 seconds to activate AUX. channel#2.
DOMELIGHTILLUMINATION(OPTIONAL)
Thisfeatureturnson the vehiclesdomelightupon disarmfor30secondsoruntil thekeyisinsertedandturned
on.Thiswill provideilluminatedentrytoyourvehicleatnightorindimlylitareasfor addedsafetyand security.
Notethat domelight illumination will deactivatethe activerearmfeature if programmed for activerearm.

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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
EMERGENCYOVERRIDE/ DISARM
Ifyouhavelostthetransmitter oritstopsworking for anyreason and the Alarm isarmed,youwill havetoopen
the door withthe key,whichwill activatethealarm.Turn theignitiononand press theoverride/programbutton
for about5seconds(until sirenstops).The Alarmwill disarm.If youcontinuetoholdthebuttonforadditional7
seconds,thesystemwill enter the Valet mode.
EMERGENCYDISARMWITHCUSTOMOVERRIDE
Customoverrideallowstheuser tosetaspecificnumber ofbutton presses(2-15)requiredtoperforman
emergencyoverride/disarmofthealarm system. Thisincreasesthelevelofsecurityof thesystem,but you
MUSTMEMORIZEhowmanybutton pressesyouhavechangedyoursystemtouseor the unit will notdisarm
inanemergency.
1.Enterprogramming mode.
2.Turn the IgnitionONandpresstheOverride/Programbutton5times.
3.After ashortdelay,the parking lightswill flash5times,Siren5times,Horn5timesand statusLEDwill beon
solid.
4.Press programbuttonthree timestogotooption #3 “PassiveLocks/CustomOverride”.
5.Press Button 3(trunk) ontheremotetransmitter(3chirps).
6.Press andreleasetheprogramagainthe numberof timesyoudesireinordertoperformemergencydisarm
on thisalarmsystem. Presstheprogram button 2-15timesonly. You need towait for the sirentochirpthe
samenumberoftimesyoupressedtheprogrambuttontoconfirm.
Totestfeature:Tripthealarmsystem,turnkeyON,press theprogram/valetbutton2-15timesasprogrammed
abovethencontinuetoHOLDDOWNvaletbuttonontheLASTPRESS for 5seconds.Alarmshoulddisarm. If
systemdoesnot disarm, thendisarmwiththeremotetransmitter andtryagain.If systemstill doesnotdisarm
or youhaveforgotten yourcustomcode, thenyoumustuseyour remotecontroltodisarmthesystem.
CAUTIONARYNOTE!
If youset upthisfeatureand forget yourspecialcode, there isnowaytodisarm the systemother thanthe
remotecontrol.If youhaveprogrammedyour systemfor CustomOverride,followthesamestepsabove
(EmergencyOverride)whilepressingthe valetbutton2-15timesasyouhaveprogrammed. You must continue
toholdthebuttondownonthelast pressfor5seconds. TheAlarmwilldisarmandentertheValet mode,which
allowsyou tousethevehicleuntil youcan repair/replacethe remotetransmitterorhavethealarmsystem
checked.

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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
VALETMODE(SolidLED)
TodisabletheAlarmsystemforvehicleserviceorotherwise,turnthe ignitiononandpressthe
override/programbutton 4-5 secondsuntil the dashLEDturnson solidand youhear (1) siren chirp.Repeatthe
processtoexitVALETmodeand thesystemwill chirp(2) timesandtheLEDwill turnoff. Lock/Unlockand AUX
featureswill still operateinwhen inVALETmode.When performingan EmergencyOverride and youhold
downtheoverridebutton,thesystemisalsoplaced intoValet mode.
PRE-WARNINGSHOCK PROTECTION&SENSORADJUSTMENT
Ifalow-levelshocktothe vehicleisdetected,pre-warningprotection will activatesounding 5quicksiren chirps
and 1lightflash.Ifahard impactisdetectedtheshocksensorshouldtripthe alarmsystem.Onceitis
mounted,adjustthesensorasneededbyturning the adjustmentscrewsclockwisetoincreaseor counter-
clockwisetodecreasethe sensitivity.The sensor isalsoequipped with2small indicatorlightstoeasethe
adjustmentprocess. Blue light=Pre-warning disturbance(5sirenchirps). Redlight =Afull alarmtrip.
ALARMTRIGGERING
Ifthereisan intrusion intothe vehicleorhardimpacttothebodywill soundthealarmandflashthe lightsfor 45
seconds.After45secondsthesystemwill automaticallyshutoff andre-armtocontinue toprotectthe vehicle.
Ifadoor isleftopen,theunitwill cycleasecondtimeandstill continuetoprotect the other un-tampered zones.
PRIORINTRUSIONALERT
Ifthe systemwastripped inyourabsence,thedashLEDwill be flashing rapidly.When the systemisdisarmed
youwill hear3chirps(and3lightflashes).Carefullyinspectyour vehicletosee ifthere isanydamage or a
thefthasoccurred.
OPENZONEALERT/BYPASS
Ifthesystemdetectsafaultyoropenzone(Doorleftopen) whenthe system isACTIVELYARMED,thesiren
will chirp5timesalongwith5lightflashes. Thefaultyzone will be automaticallybypassed.

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CARJACKPROTECTION
ACTIVE CARJACK
Thisfeature provides Active Carjack protectionand must be enabled before use throughAlarm programmingoption(14)
See page 10. WhentheIgnitionison(vehicle isrunning), press andholdbutton#3 (AUX)for 3seconds. Parkinglights
willflashTWICE to confirm theCarjack countdownsequence.LEDbeginsto flash slowly. 90 Secondslater, theunit
willbeginaCarjack Cycleconsistingof20 secondsof pre-warningchirps turning into afull system activationwith
siren/flashinglightpulses for upto 5min. Toreset Active Carjack, IGNITIONMUST BE ON, thenpressButton#2.
Siren/Hornchirp, LED goes OFF, carjack is reset.
PASSIVE CARJACK
Thisfeatureprovides Passive Carjack protectionand must be enabled before use throughAlarm programmingoptions
(13) &(14). See page 10. Werecommend thismode shouldonlybe usedinserious situations. WhentheIgnitionison
(vehicleisrunning), and adoorisopenedandclosed, theCarjack countdownsequence willbe initiated (lights flash
twice &LED begins to flash). 90 Seconds later, the unitwillbeginaCarjack Cycleconsistingof 20secondsof pre-
warningchirps turninginto afull system activationwithsiren/flashinglightpulses for upto 5min.To reset Passive
Carjack, Ignitionmust be ON,doors mustbe closed, thenpress theoverride/program button(3) times. Sirenchirps
once, LED goes out, carjack isreset. NOTE: Active carjack canstillbe used whenthePassive Type carjack is
activated.
FULL-TIMECARJACK
ONLYUSE THISMODEWHENTHEREISAN EXTREMETREATOFACARJACK WITHYOUR VEHICLE.
Full-timeCarjackprotection mustbeenabled before usethrough Alarmprogramming options(13) &(14).See
page10.EVERYTIMEtheIgnition isturned ONoradoor isopenedandclosed withtheIgnition ON,aCarjack
countdownsequencewill beinitiated.90Secondslater,theunitwill beginaCarjackCycleconsistingof20
secondsofpre-warning chirpsturning intoafull systemactivationwithsiren/flashinglightpulsesforup to5min.
YoumustresettheuniteverytimetheIGNITIONisturnedonor adoorisopened andclosed whentheignition
ison.ToresetIgnition must beON, doorsmust beclosed, thenpress override/programbutton(3) times.
NOTE:WhenFULLTIMECARJACK isineffect, itmust bereset everytimethekeyisturnedon, Dooris
opened, beforeenteringVALETmode, andbeforeProgrammingoptionsortransmitters! Itisalwaysin
effecteachtimetheIgnition isturnedonand/oradoorisopenedwithIgnitionon!Ifpowerbecomes
disconnected,thenre-connectedtheCarjack Full-timecarjacktriggerwill beactive. Presstheoverride
button3timeswiththeKey onthedoorsclosedtoreset.

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TRANSMITTERPROGRAMMING
NOTE: All transmittersmustbe learnedatthetimeof programming. Thissystemcan learn up to4remotes.
1.Turn keytothe ONposition andpress programbutton4times.
2.After ashortdelay,the unitwill flashthe parkinglights4times,Siren4times,Horn 4timesandstatus
LEDwill beonsolid.
3.Press theLockButtononthe remoteyou wishtoprogram.
4.Youshouldget2lightflashes,2sirenchirpsand2horn honks(optional)indicatingthe unitiswaitingfor
the second codetolearn.Press button#1and#2togetherofasecond transmitter,the unitwill flash3
times,3sirenchirpsand 3hornhonks.Pressthelockand unlockbutton on a3rd or 4th transmitterforup
to4total.Note:Theunitwillnotflashthelightswhenlearningthe4
th code.Turn keyofftoexit
programming mode.
IGN
OFF
WAITFOR
4FLASHES
PRESS4X's
FLASH2,3,or4X's
IGN
OFF
COMPLETE
PRESSLOCK

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2VEHICLEOPERATION/ PROGRAMMING
2VEHICLECONTROL
Your remoteshavethe abilitytocontrolasecondvehiclewithaCrimestoppersysteminstalled.
Tosetupthe2-VehicleoperationyoumustfirstprogramyourremotestoVehicle#2.Followthe“Transmitter
Programming” steps(Pg.9)atthesecond vehicleandlearnYOUR remote,alongwithvehicle#2’sexisting
remotes.
2-VEHCLENOTES:
All Remotesforthatvehiclemustbelearnedatthetimeofprogramming.When youprogramyour remoteat
the secondvehicle,that vehicle’soriginalremotemust alsobe programmed.
PushSideButtonto
Activate2nd VehicleMode.
(Blue LEDFlashes)
VEHICLE2

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BATTERYREPLACEMENT
ToReplace theBatteries:
The RemoteControlusesTwoCR-2016Lithium3VoltBatteries.Simplyremovethe twoPhillipsscrewsholding
the backcoverinplace.Insert the newbatterieswiththe(-)endtoward thecircuit board.
CR 2016
Lithium
BACKCOVER
SCREWS
REMOVE

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2-WayDATAPORT
Somevehiclesrequire aDatabusModuletoBypass the factoryImmobilizerandoperatethekeylessentry
Databusmodulesareused tocommunicatewiththevehiclescomputerat theOBD2DataconnectororCanbus
wires.Thisreducesinstallation error. Crimestopper SystemswithDPSerieshaveadirect DataPort Plug-Infor
the Databusbypassmodule. ThiseliminatesconventionalwiringbetweentheAlarm/RemoteStarter andthe
bypass interfacemodule.
Features Include
•TransponderImmobilizer.
•PassLockImmobilizer.
•O.E.M. AlarmControl.
•R.A.P. Shutdown.
•PowerDoorLocks.
•PriorityUnlock.
•TrunkRelease.
•Parking Lights.
•CourtesyLights.
•Tachometer.
•Heated Seats.
•RearDefrost.
•Driver1and2Memorypresets.
The actualfeaturescontrolleddepend on the vehicleandDatabusmodule.
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