Using Your Crime Guard System - Crime Guard 328i4 Operation Manual

The Valet Switch has three main functions:
1- The Valet Switch can be used to turn off the security operation of the
system, including the Last Door Arming feature (if used). This is
"placing the system into Valet Mode".
2- The Valet Switch can also be used, in conjunction with the vehicle's
ignition key, to disarm the security system in the event the transmitter is
lost or becomes inoperable. This is "performing an Emergency Override".
3- The Valet Switch is used in the procedures for programming operational
features and also for programming transmitters to operate the system.
The Status Light and Valet Switch may be mounted in an included holder,
shown, or these items may be independently custom-mounted within the
Status
Light
Valet
Switch
light (red is available optionally), and it's red in the Echo receiver module.
Considering the flexible location choices for the Status Light and Valet
Switch, and the available options, please discuss with the installer your
preferences, or ensure that they show the location and operation of these
important system components.

USING YOUR CRIME GUARD SYSTEM

Your Crime Guard security system is designed to deter theft of both your
vehicle and its contents. Arming the system turns on the protection
operation, and locks the doors provided that an interface is installed. And
optionally, the vehicle's starter can be disabled. Once the system is Armed,
any intrusion attempt will Activate it, sounding the electronic "Psyren"
psycho siren and flashing the lights to attract attention. Disarming turns off
the protection, allowing access to, and normal use of, the vehicle.
Should your system become activated, the unique and patented Psyren
psycho siren actually produces the sounds of two normal sirens at once,
ensuring that it won't be ignored like all of the other "common" car alarms.
vehicle. If the optional Echo 2-
way controller is used, the Status
Light and Valet Switch are within
a long-range receiver module,
typically mounted to the windshield
or other glass. The Status Light
may be either blue or red; included
with your Crime Guard system is a blue
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The Echo has the same four operational buttons as the standard transmitter- the
"Lock/Arm", the "Unlock/Disarm", the " " Auxiliary Channel #2 button, and a " "
button for Auxiliary Channel #3; thus, the user-to-system operation is identical to that
of the standard transmitter. The Echo transceiver has a fifth button, the "Programming"
button; pressing this button will illuminate the LCD screen.
Echo Remote Transceiver
Icons: The LCD screen on the Button
remote transceiver has various
icons which indicate system
status. When the
remote transceiver is
used to operate the system, it
receives back a signal which
causes it to chirp (emulating the
siren) and display the appropriate
icons. Brief descriptions of the
icons are:
• The digital readout is a clock, with AM and PM indication. This readout also
shows how many transmitters/transceivers can operate the system.
• The "DISARM" will also show "ARM"; this indicates the Armed or Disarmed
status of the system. Neither icon is present when the system is in Valet Mode.
• The locked or unlocked pad-
lock (windshield) reflects the
true locked or unlocked status
of the doors (certain pro-
grammable features can auto-
matically arm the system,
but not lock the doors). Arm-
ing with the transmitter/trans-
ceiver always locks the doors;
disarming with the transmitter/
transceiver will unlock the doors unless the system is activated and sounding.
• "VALET" indicates Valet Mode, replacing the "ARM" or "DISARM" icons. A
musical tone occurs when placing the system into Alarm Valet Mode.
• When "BAT LOW" appears the transceiver's 1.5 volt AAA battery should be
replaced with a new battery.
• The transceiver's chirps and musical tones may be turned off, which makes the
unit vibrate instead; "MUTE" indicates this state.
• The "3" within a circle appears when the Auxiliary Channel #3 is operated.
• "HOOD/TRUNK" indicates that this zone the vehicle is or has been violated.
If associated with the system being activated, the transceiver also emits chirps,
until any button is pressed. In this case, the icon remains flashing until the
ignition key is turned on.
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Echo
" "
" " Remote
Button
2-Way
Programming
Button Transceiver
"Unlock/Disarm"
Button
"Lock/Arm"
Button