Do you have a question about the Category 1 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Michael Walton
April 20, 2025
If I was to change my emergency otheride key dose the car need
Reprogramming
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Mr. Anderson
May 10, 2025
Yes, changing the emergency override key (PIN code) for a Subaru requires programming the new PIN code into the alarm system using the multi-function keypad.
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X i. Universal Opins.qxd 24/09/2004 11:44 Page 1 Category 1 Alarm System User Operating Instructions Incorporating operating instructions for the Multi-Function Keypad 890 ! For use in all EU member states Universal...
Throughout the manual you will see the statement dependent upon programming written in brackets. This indicates specific programming of your S U B A R U Category 1 Alarm System which may be different to the one described. Please ask your S U B A R U...
24/09/2004 1. Introduction About the Security System (see also any special notes on page 16) Parts included in your S U B A R U Category 1 Alarm System Programmable Features 2. Operation of the Security System Arming the Security System Disarming the Security System Disarming &...
T h i s S U B A R U Category 1 Alarm System complies with the Thatcham MIRRC criteria. The Thatcham MIRRC organisation was set up on behalf of the ABI (Association of British Insurers) to establish design and manufacturing quality standards for vehicle security systems.
X i. Universal Opins.qxd 24/09/2004 Parts included in your S U B A R U Category 1 Alarm System Two high security, radio transmitters. These transmitters use a 56-bit randomly encrypted code and are resistant to radio frequency code scanning and grabbing.
Ultrasonic Interior Protection The interior protection system in the S U B A R U Category 1 Alarm System employs a sophisticated microprocessor controlled ultrasonic method of detection. Unlike conventional ultrasonic detectors this method ensures that an actual entry has occurred rather than just air movement, air pressure fluctuation, seat belt movement, etc.
X i. Universal Opins.qxd 24/09/2004 The ultrasonic interior detection system also employs a movement/time method where a c e r tain amount of movement in a given time is also required to cause a trigger. This method of detection offers a high level of protection against false alarms that are commonly associated with other systems that employ inferior methods of detection.
X i. Universal Opins.qxd 24/09/2004 If, in both cases, you wish to sta r t t h e v e h i c l e a fter the dashboard LED has extinguished (which indicates that the automatic immobiliser has re-set) turn on t h e i g n i t i o n , g i v e t h e radio transmitter button a quick press, then start the vehicle within 30 seconds (dependent on programming).
X i. Universal Opins.qxd 24/09/2004 3. Security System Options (These can be turned on or off by your S U B A R U dealer) Door Open Warning Bleeps This feature is turned on at installation,but can be turned off b y y o u r SUBARU dealer. W ith this feature on the security system will bleep, if armed when a door, bonnet or t h e b o o t i s s t i l l o p e n o r a j a r.
X i. Universal Opins.qxd 24/09/2004 Auto Re-arm This feature is turned on at installation, but can be turned off b y y o u r S U B A R U dealer. Auto Re-arm w i l l automatically re-arm and double-lock a pre-set time of 60 seconds (dependent on programming), from the system being disarmed by the radio transmitter, provided that no door, bonnet or boot has been opened during that time.
X i. Universal Opins.qxd 24/09/2004 Arming the Security System if it fails to operate using the Radio Transmitter If the radio transmitter fails to operate the security system, due to a depleted battery in the radio transmitter for example, or its t o tal loss/damage, the security system can be armed using the keypad.
X i. Universal Opins.qxd 24/09/2004 5. Changing the way the Security System operates using the Multi-Function Keypad Button Last Tr i g g e r I s o l a t i o n bonnet switch on the vehicle is not functioning correctly, causing false alarms. For future use.
X i. Universal Opins.qxd 24/09/2004 Excluding Ultrasonic Interior Protection Arming the security system without ultrasonic interior protection will be necessary if you wish to leave people or animals inside the secured vehicle (sensible safety precautions should be exercised if considering this action!). This facility may also be used to provide l i m i t e d p r o t e c t i o n o f t h e v e h i c l e i f l e ft unattended with the windows and/or sunroof open.
X i. Universal Opins.qxd 24/09/2004 Enable Super-Lock (Option 9 on the keypad) Many vehicles are stolen when thieves break into your home and steal your car keys and radio transmitter, perhaps while you are on holiday. Super-Lock works by temporarily ignoring a l l radio transmitters.
X i. Universal Opins.qxd 24/09/2004 Yo u r S U B A R U Category 1 Alarm System s radio transmitters operate on the DTI and R&TTE approved frequency of 433.92mhz, for use in all EU member states. Although extremely robust you must take care of your radio transmitters to prolong their working l i f e .
X i. Universal Opins.qxd 24/09/2004 Teaching New Radio Transmitters to the Security System I M P O R TANT NOTICE: When teaching one or more radio transmitters into the security system all previous radio transmitters will be erased from the security system. You must always teach ALL the radio transmitters required to operate the security system during the Teaching New Radio Transmitters to the Security System process.
X i. Universal Opins.qxd 24/09/2004 7 . Trouble Shooting Table IF THIS HAPPENS Security system will not arm/disarm from radio transmitter. Vehicle will not sta r t Security system activates with no apparent cause Remember Make sure a l l the security system s radio transmitter keys operate. Replace radio transmitter batteries annually.
X i. Universal Opins.qxd 24/09/2004 11:44 Page 18 8. Notes...
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11:44 Page 19 This manual is published by Sigma without any warranty on the content. Sigma reserves the right to make improvements and changes to this manual due to typographical errors, inaccuracies of currently available information, or improvements t o s o ftware or hardware, at any time without notice.
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If I was to change my emergency otheride key dose the car need Reprogramming
Yes, changing the emergency override key (PIN code) for a Subaru requires programming the new PIN code into the alarm system using the multi-function keypad.
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