Audiovox Prestige Platinum APS-596a Owner's Manual
Audiovox Prestige Platinum APS-596a Owner's Manual

Audiovox Prestige Platinum APS-596a Owner's Manual

5 button remote security system with dual stage shock sensor
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5 Button Remote Security System
with Dual Stage Shock Sensor
IMPORTANT ! In order to provide the highest possible level of security to your vehicle, this
system is equipped with selectable manual override circuitry. It is possible that you will need
to manually override your security system if the transmitter becomes lost, or inoperative due
to battery failure. Reading the sections on "MANUALLY OVERRIDING YOUR SYSTEM" is
necessary to fully understand the procedure required to enable your vehicle in such
situations. In addition, the chart on the last page of this manual has a section for the particular
features and options installed in your vehicle as well as the override method selected.
Valet Switch manual override is pre-selected from the factory, however, the system
can be configured for "Custom Code" operation. Confirm the override mode selected on the
last page of this manual, and familiarize yourself with the selection on it's operation.
FEATURES :
1 Five Button Programmable RF Transmitters
1 Five Button Programmable Transceiver
Five Channel Receiver (Capable Of Accepting Up To 4 Transmitters)
Code Hopping Technology
Selectable Manual Override Mode
Remote Panic in all modes
Protected Valet
User Programmable Manual Override Code
7 Function LED (Light Emitting Diode) - Arm / Disarm / Zone 1, 2, 3 / Valet / Arming
Intrusion Alert with Memory
Audible Arm / Disarm / Defective Zone / Tamper Confirmation
Instant Siren Activation
Starter Disable
Additional Engine Immobilizer Output (optional relay required)
True Last Door Arming (hardwire only)
Defective Zone By-Pass
Hardwire or Voltage Sense Selectable
Active or Passive Arming Selectable
Programmable Auto Lock On / Off
Programmable Auto Unlock On / Off
Programmable Door Lock Pulse Duration 1 Second / 3.5 Seconds/1 Sec L/ Dbl. U/L
Programmable Active or Passive Door Locks
User Programmable Permanent Chirp Delete
On Command RF Chirp Delete from Transmitter
6 Tone Multi Tone Siren
RF Inhibit with ignition on
Parking Light Flasher
Plug In Dual Stage Shock Sensor
OPTIONS:
Remote Trunk Release ( must have electronic trunk release )
Remote Keyless Entry ( must have power door locks )
Multiple Vehicle Capable
Remote Starter
Remote Power Window Roll Up
Remote Garage Door Interface
Two Step Unlock Configurable
Headlight Illumination During Arming, Disarming, Or Both
From APS596 Change Transmitters to 07SP 05/07
Model APS-596a
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 5 Button Remote Security System with Dual Stage Shock Sensor IMPORTANT ! In order to provide the highest possible level of security to your vehicle, this system is equipped with selectable manual override circuitry. It is possible that you will need to manually override your security system if the transmitter becomes lost, or inoperative due to battery failure.
  • Page 2: Arming The System - Active

    YOUR “ Code Hopping “ TRANSMITTERS The transmitters included with your new security system use the most advanced and secure form of radio frequency transmission available on any current automotive security system. Some of today’s sophisticated auto thieves use a device known as a code grabber, which will receive and store the signal from your keychain transmitter, and retransmit at a later time to disarm your system.
  • Page 3: Arming The System - Passive ( Automatic )

    correct the problem and you do not need to disarm the system to make the correc- tion. Doors Lock - Optional Headlight Illumination - Optional ARMING THE SYSTEM - PASSIVE ( AUTOMATIC ) 1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and close and lock all doors, hood lid and trunk lid.
  • Page 4: Disarming The System

    DISARMING THE SYSTEM As you approach the vehicle, press and release the Unlock button on the keychain Transmitter. Dash mounted LED turns off. If passive arming was selected during the installation, then the LED will start flashing rapidly, indicating that the system is re-arming auto- matically.
  • Page 5: While The System Is Sounding

    transmitter has a separate lock/unlock buttons, pressing the unlock button anytime after the first unlock command will cause all the vehicle doors to unlock. Headlight Illumination - Optional WHILE THE SYSTEM IS SOUNDING If during a triggered state, you wish to shut off the siren without disarming your security system, simply press and release any transmitter button other than the disarm button.
  • Page 6 its battery fails. If your system has been selected for Valet Switch manual override as indicated on the last page of this manual, to bypass the alarm system; 1. Open the vehicle door. The alarm will sound. 2. Turn the ignition key to the on position. 3.
  • Page 7: Eliminating The Normal Arm/Disarm Chirps

    7. Within 10 seconds, begin to press and release the PBLED switch to set the units digit. (As per the example, press and release 2 times to set the units digit to 2). 8. Turn the ignition switch to the off position. Immediately observe the LED flash pattern. You will note the LED flashing five times, pause, and then flash two times, pause.
  • Page 8: Additional Remote Function ( Channel 3 )

    3. During the panic mode, the Lock and Unlock buttons can be used to lock and unlock the doors, (if the option is installed), however once the unlock/disarm button is pressed, the vehicle's starter inhibit device, (where installed) will be disabled allowing the vehicle to start.
  • Page 9: Telematic Upgrade

    IGNITION CONTROLLED LOCK UNLOCK: (Unlock Drivers Only, or Unlock All Doors) Your security system has a selectable safety feature that allows the vehicle doors to lock when the ignition switch is turned on, (Providing all doors are closed), and to unlock the doors when the ignition switch is turned off. In addition, the unlocking of the doors is further selectable, in a two step unlock configuration, to unlock only the drivers door or all doors.
  • Page 10 Included with your system is a two way remote transceiver that makes use of a LCD screen to indicate certain that the vehicle reacted to commands that you executed from the hand held transmitter(s). Shown below are these screens for reference. When Disarmed, Press the Arm/Lock button to Lock and Arm the System.
  • Page 11 If the alarm system has been triggered, the icon displayed on the transmitter LCD will in- dicate which zone has been activated, as well sound the beep tones, or vibrate dependent upon the setting as shown above. The fol- lowing trigger patterns will be displayed. Triggered and the entry attempt was made to one of the vehicle doors.
  • Page 12 The Battery Icon Indicator will show 3 bars as shown left, when the battery is at full capacity and will show less than 3 bars as the battery deteriorates. This is a guide and should be used to monitor the condition of the battery.
  • Page 13 Parking Meter Counter: The transmitter has a built in clock that can count down from 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. This feature is useful when parking the vehicle in a metered parking lot. If the time on the parking meter is 30 minutes, you can set the count down timer to 20 minutes.
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  • Page 15 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AT A GLANCE DASH LED INDICATORS RAPID FLASHING SLOW FLASHING = ON SOLID 3 FLASH...PAUSE = 2 FLASH...PAUSE = 1 FLASH...PAUSE = SIREN CHIRP INDICATORS *1 CHIRP *2 CHIRPS 3 CHIRPS 4 CHIRPS * These chirps are optional, and can be de - activated. PARKING LAMP INDICATORS 1 FLASH 2 FLASHES...
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