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AMX38 Owner's Manual Rev. A - 0499

AMX38 Owner's Manual Rev. A - 0499

Standard Features of AMX38 System
þ5-Year Warranty —Prime Security guarantees the operation of the control
unit and remote controls for five full years from the date of purchase (see
the enclosed warranty card for details).
þTwo AviGlo4-Button/9-Channel Remote Controls —Designed for
easy fingertip control, these 4-button remotes allow you to operate your
car’s power door locks as well as optional accessories from up to 100 feet
away. Once exposed to light, the AviGlo remote control buttons will glow,
making the buttons visible in the dark.
þUser-Friendly Programming —With a few flicks of the valet switch, you
can easily customize several features of your system to fit your lifestyle.
(See "User-Programmable Features" on page 8.)
þStarter Disable Capability —With the addition of an optional relay, your
AMX38 will electronically disengage your vehicle’s starter motor every
time you remotely lock all the doors. If a thief gets into your car, he won’t
be able to start the engine even if he breaks open the steering column and
forces the ignition switch. In fact, he wouldn’t be able to start the engine if
he had a copy of your car keys. This “Starter Disable” feature may also
qualify you for a discount on your vehicle insurance.
þUser-Programmable Passive Starter Disable —If the optional starter
disable relay was added, you can program your system to automatically
disable the starter 30 seconds after the ignition key is turned "OFF."
þUser-Programmable Passive Door Lock —You can program your AMX38
system to automatically lock all the doors if you forget to lock them with your
remote control. You must have the "Passive Starter Disable" feature
programmed ON to access the Passive Door Lock feature.
þLED System Status Indicator —A flashing red light on the dashboard or
console warns away thieves while visually confirming that the doors are
locked and the Starter Disable is engaged.
þOne-Step Remote Control Code Learning —You can easily add up to
four Prime remote controls to your system. (See "Programming Table for
Remote Controls" on page 9.)
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þInstant Remote Control Code Deletion —Removes the code of a lost or
stolen remote so it can no longer control your system. (See "Programming
Table for Remote Controls" on page 9.)
þElectronic Scan Prevention (ESP) —Some thieves use digital code
"scanners" that rapidly transmit one remote control code after another until
they hit the one code that activates the unlock function of a keyless entry
system. Electronic Scan Prevention recognizes scanners and blocks their
codes to prevent unlocking by anyone but you.
þRemote Panic with Safety Locks™ (optional) —In a threatening
situation, you can activate a siren/horn, flash the parking lights and unlock
the doors for immediate entry into your vehicle. (Requires the addition of
an optional siren or interfacing with the vehicle horn.)
þAudible Lock/Unlock Confirmation Capability — This programmable
feature will chirp the siren or beep the horn two times when the LOCK
button is pressed and once when the UNLOCK button is pressed. (Requires
the addition of an optional siren or interface with the vehicle horn).
þVisual Confirmations — The AMX38 will flash
your vehicle’s parking lights
to confirm door locking and unlocking.
þInterior Light Illumination — Turns on the interior lights for 30 seconds
when you remotely unlock or until the ignition key is turned "ON."
þUser-Programmable Illuminated Exit —The system can be programmed
to turn on the interior lights for 30 seconds after the ignition key has been
turned "OFF."
þRemote-Controlled Door Lock/Unlock —Allows you to lock and unlock
your doors without using your key.
þTwo-Stage Unlock Capability —For personal safety, when you press the
remote control UNLOCKbutton, only the driver’s door will unlock. Simply
press the remote button again to unlock the passenger doors (may require
an additional relay).
þUser-Programmable Ignition-Controlled Door Lock/Unlock —
Automatically locks your vehicle’s doors when you turn the ignition "ON"
and unlocks them when you turn the ignition "OFF."
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þProtected Valet Mode — If you have the Passive Lock and Passive Starter
Disable features turned on, Valet Mode temporarily overrides these feature
so you can have your car washed, serviced or valet parked without giving
up your remote control. You can put the system in Valet Mode via a flick of
a hidden switch. Just repeat the action to return the system to its normal
operating mode.
þTwo Remote-Controlled Accessory Outputs —Allows you to add up to
two remote-controlled optional accessories such as a remote engine starter,
remote headlight activation, window roll-up/down and many other
available accessories.
þRemote Trunk Release Capability —Allows you to activate your
vehicle’s electronic trunk release from up to 100 feet away. (May require an
optional relay. For vehicles with a manual trunk release, a trunk unlock kit
is also required.)
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Operating Your AMX38 System
Remote Controls
Included with your system are two AviGlo™ 4-button/9-channel remote
controls. Once exposed to light, the AviGlo remote control buttons will glow,
making the buttons visible in the dark.
Your remote control (remote) is a miniature transmitter powered by a small +12
volt battery. Obstructions, electrical or radio interference, weather conditions,
window tint or a weak battery can reduce this range. Your remote is the key to
your system and can be used to lock and unlock your doors, "pop" your trunk,
control a remote engine starter or other optional accessories
Your system can accept up to four Prime remote controls. Additional remote
controls and remote control batteries can be purchased from any authorized
Prime dealer, or by calling Prime Security toll-free at 1-800-253-0334 (within
the U.S.) or 1-847-215-2233.
To Lock the Doors
Press the remote control LOCK button for 1-2 seconds. The doors will lock,
the parking lights will flash twice and the dash mounted LED will blink slowly.
If the optional panic feature was connected, the horn or siren will sound two
times. This feature can be programmed ON or OFF. (See "Programming Table
for System Features" on page 8.) If the optional starter disable relay was added,
the starter will be disabled.
To Unlock the Doors
Press the remote control UNLOCKbutton for 1-2 seconds. The doors will
unlock, the interior lights will turn on, the parking lights will flash once and
the dash mounted LED will turn off. If the optional panic feature was
connected, the horn or siren will sound one time. If the optional starter disable
was added, it will disengage allowing you to start the vehicle.
Two-Stage Unlock
If the optional two stage unlock feature was installed, press the UNLOCK
button for 1-2 seconds. The driver door only will unlock. Within 3 seconds,
press the UNLOCKbutton again and the passenger doors will unlock.
User-Programmable Ignition-Controlled Door Lock/Unlock
For the ultimate in security and convenience, the AMX38will automatically
lock the doors when the ignition key is turned "ON" or the engine is started,
and the doors will unlock when the ignition key is turned "OFF." This feature
can be programmed ON or OFF. (See "Programming Table for System
Features" on page 8.)
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User-Programmable Passive Starter Disable
If the optional starter disable relay was added, your system can be
programmed to automatically disable the starter 30 seconds after the ignition
key is turned "OFF." (See "Programming Table for System Features" on page 8.)
1.Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position.
2.The LED will flash rapidly for 30 seconds.
3.The LED will then flash slowly to indicate the starter has been disabled.
User-Programmable Passive Door Lock
If the Passive Starter Disable and Passive Lock features are programmed "ON,"
the system will automatically disable the starter (optional) and lock the doors
30 seconds after the ignition key is turned "OFF." (See "Programming Table for
System Features" on page 8.)
1.Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position and remove the key.
NOTE: Keep the key in your possession.
2.The LED will flash rapidly for 30 seconds.
3.The doors will lock and the LED will flash slowly to indicate the starter has
been disabled.
Remote Panic with Safety Locks™ (optional)
In a threatening situation, you can activate Remote Panic with Safety Locks .
When activated, the siren/horn will sound and the parking lights will flash. If
you are inside your vehicle and the ignition key is "ON," the doors will lock. If
you are outside the vehicle with the ignition key "OFF," the doors will unlock
allowing you to move to safety. (Requires the addition of a siren or interfacing
with your vehicle horn.)
Activate
1.Press the remote control LOCKbutton for 3-4 seconds.
2.The siren/horn will sound and the parking lights will flash on and off.
3.If the ignition key is "OFF," the doors will unlock. If the ignition key is
"ON," the doors will lock.
Deactivate
1.Press the remote control LOCKbutton for 1-2 seconds.
2.The siren/horn will shut off and the parking lights will stop flashing.
Interior Light Illumination
Whenyou unlock thedoors with yourremote control, thesystem will turnon the
vehicle’sinteriorlight(s)for30 seconds oruntiltheignitionkeyisturned "ON."
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User Programmable Illuminated Exit
The system can be programmed to turn on the interior lights for 30 seconds
after the ignition key has been turned "OFF." Turning the ignition key "ON" or
remotely locking the doors will turn off the interior lights. (See "Programming
Table for System Features" on page 8.)
Remote-Controlled Trunk Release
Press the remote control TRUNKbutton for 1-2 seconds. The trunk will
unlatch (pop open).
Remote-Controlled Accessories
You can operate up to two remote-controlled accessories such as a remote
engine starter, window roll-up/down, headlight activation, fuel filler door
release or remote garage door opener.
To operate one of the accessories, press the remote control OPTIONbutton
for 1-2 seconds to activate or deactivate the optional accessory.
By pressing the remote control LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously
for 1-2 seconds, you can operate an additional optional accessory.
Valet Switch
The valet switch is a small hidden toggle switch that allows you to control
many of the system's programmable features and prevents Passive Lock and/or
Passive Starter Disable. In the event of a lost or stolen remote control, you can
use this switch to bypass (shut off) the entire system and add or delete remote
controls. (See the "User-Programmable Features" on page 8).This switch can
onlybe controlled with the use of your ignition key.
NOTE:Besuretohaveyourdealershowyouwherethevaletswitchislocated.
Protected Valet Mode
If the Passive Lock and/or Passive Starter Disable features are turned on, you
should use your valet switch to place your system in Protected Valet Mode
whenever your car is being serviced by mechanics, car wash personnel or
driven by a valet attendant. While in Protected Valet Mode, all system features
are bypassed to prevent unauthorized or accidental activation.
To Turn on Protected Valet Mode
1.Turn your ignition key to the "ON" position or start the engine.
2.Flick the valet switch to the "ON" position.
3. The LED will turn on solid red to indicate the system is in Protected Valet
Mode.
4.Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position.
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To Turn OFF Protected Valet Mode
1.Turn your ignition key to the "ON" position or start the engine.
2.Flick the valet switch to the "OFF" position.
3. The LED will turn off to indicate the system is no longer in Protected Valet
Mode.
4.Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position.
LEDStatus
OffSystem is disarmed
On solidIn Protected Valet Mode
Slow flashSystem is armed
Rapid flash Passive arming
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User-Programmable Features
All system and remote control programmable features are accomplished by
turning the ignition key "ON" (or starting the engine) and flicking the valet
switch on and off a preset number of times.
The system also allows you to add new remote controls in one step, delete lost
or stolen remote controls or rearrange the factory preset remote control
functions.
1.Remove the system from Protected Valet Mode. Programming cannot be
accessed while the system is in Protected Valet Mode indicated by the LED
on solid red.
2.Select the feature you wish to program from the "Programming Table for
System Features" below or the "Programming Table for Remote Controls"
on page 9.Note the number of beeps associated with that feature.
3.Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
4.Within 10 seconds, begin flicking the valet switch on and off. The siren
will beep once each time you flick the switch on then off.
5. Continue flicking the switch on and off, counting the number of beeps.
NOTE: Stop when you reach the number of beeps associated with your
chosen feature.
6.Follow the "Secondary Action." You will hear a number of beeps to
confirm that you have changed the setting of that feature.
7.Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position.
8.Repeat steps 1-7 for any other feature you wish to program.
Programming Table for System Features
FeatureFactory
Setting# of Beeps Secondary Action
Ignition Controlled
Door Lock/UnlockON4Wait 3 seconds. The system will beep once for OFF, twice for ON.
Illuminated Exit ON8Wait 3 seconds. The system will beep once
for OFF, twice for ON.
Passive Starter Disable OFF 9Wait 3 seconds. The system will beep once
for OFF, twice for ON.
Passive Door Lock OFF 10 Wait 3 seconds. The system will beep once
for OFF, twice for ON.
Audible Lock/Unlock
Confirmation OFF 13 Wait 3 seconds. The system will beep once for OFF, twice for ON.
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Programming Table for Remote Controls
Feature Factory
Setting# of Beeps Secondary Action
Door Lock LOCK
Button 14 Press the LOCKbutton. The system will
beep once for learned confirmation.
Door UnlockUNLOCK
Button15 Press the UNLOCKbutton. The system will beep twice for learned confirmation.
Trunk Release OutputTRUNK
Button16 Press the TRUNKbutton. The system will
beep 3 times for learned confirmation.
Accessory Output OPTION
Button17 Press the OPTIONbutton. The system will beep 4 times for learned confirmation.
Accessory Output LOCK and
UNLOCK18Press the LOCKand UNLOCKbuttons. The
system will beep 5 times for learned
confirmation.
One-Step Code
Learning 19 Press the LOCKbutton. The system will
beep once. The remote will operate at
factory preset order.
Instant Code Deletion 20 Wait 3 seconds. The system will beep twice.
All remote controls are erased from memory.
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AMX38 Owner's Manual Rev. A - 0499