Introduction Congratulations for choosing one of the most versatile, fully-featured vehicle secu- rity and convenience systems available today� Omega Research & Development has been a leader in vehicle security products for nearly 4 decades� Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly so you can fully enjoy the benefits and features this system offers�...
Controller & Transmitter Overview THE 2-WAy COnTROLLER Controller part number: 153-03 1) Antenna: Sends commands to the system and receives confirmations for 2-way functions. 2) OLED Display: Displays all controller functions as well as the status of your system� 3) Blue LED: Flashes while transmitting and indi- cates battery charging status�...
Controller & Transmitter Overview (cont’d) THE 1-WAy TRAnSMITTER Transmitter part number: 1410-03 “lock” “unlock” button button Call your dealer or visit www.caralarm.com to order replacement “trunk” “start” transmitters. button button Transmitter battery replacement: Remove the small screw from the lower back case, and separate the transmitter halves�...
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Controller & Transmitter Functions (cont’d) TRunK RELEASE / CHAnnEL 2: Press the “TRUNK” button for 3 seconds� • ThE SYSTEM WILL DISARM AND ThE TRUNK WILL OPEN (IF EqUIPPED)� • UPON RECEIVINg CONFIRMATION FROM YOUR SYSTEM, ThE CONTROLLER WILL PLAY ThE TRUNK RELEASE ANIMATION AND BEEP TWICE (1-way transmitter: press anD holD the trunk button for 3 seConDs)
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Controller & Transmitter Functions (cont’d) CHAnnEL 3: Press and hold the “Ch3” icon for 3 seconds� • YOUR SYSTEM WILL ACTIVATE ThE ChANNEL 3 OUTPUT� • UPON RECEIVINg CONFIRMATION FROM YOUR SYSTEM, ThE CONTROLLER WILL PLAY ThE ChANNEL 3 ANIMATION AND VOICE ALERT� (1-way transmitter: press anD holD the trunk &...
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Controller & Transmitter Functions (cont’d) PAnIC: Press and hold the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button for 3 seconds� • ThE SIREN/hORN WILL SOUND, ThE PARKINg LIghTS WILL FLASh, AND ThE DOORS WILL LOCK OR UNLOCK DEPENDINg WhICh ICON IS PRESSED� (1-way transmitter: press anD holD the loCk or unloCk button for 3 seConDs) SILEnT ARM / DISARM: Press and release the “TRUNK”...
Controller & Transmitter Functions (cont’d) AuXILIARy FunCTIOnS 1-4: The actual operation of these functions will vary from car to car� They are designed to operate extra vehicle functions like automatic sliding doors or motorized hatches. Aux 1-4 are virtual outputs only available on certain vehicles when this system is integrated with the vehicle’s data network.
Other Remote Start Features (cont’d) PIT-STOP FEATuRE This feature allows you to leave your engine running for making quick errands� To use this feature, have the engine running normally from the ignition switch and your foot off the brake pedal. Press the Valet Switch twice; the parking lights will flash and the horn chirps 5 times�...
Security System Features (cont’d) WHEn THE SySTEM TRIGGERS If the system were to be compromised while armed, it will trigger sounding the siren/horn and flashing the parking lights for 30 seconds (programmable). At this point you will also be notified on the controller as to which zone is violated (if in range of the system)�...
using The Valet Switch (cont’d) REMOTE START VALET MODE, while active, disables remote start� Keyless entry and alarm functions are still operable� To enter remote start valet mode, perform the following steps: STEP 1 - Disarm the system either with the controller or by performing an emergency override and hold the brake pedal�...
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The Status Light (cont’d) AuTOMATIC TRAnSMITTER VERIFICATIOn (RED LIGHT): Every time you turn on the ignition key, the status light will flash a number of times equal to the number of controllers/transmitters programmed to the system� This unique security feature protects you from a potential thief (valet attendant, mechanic, installer, etc�) from adding their own transmitter without your knowledge and access- ing your vehicle and it’s contents at a later time (the perfect crime!)�...
Multi-Car Operation & Vehicle Profiles MuLTI-CAR OPERATIOn The controller can operate up to 2 different systems� When controlling 2 systems, it will receive all status updates on the currently selected vehicle profile and will receive only trigger alerts for the 2nd vehicle� You can switch from one car to the other at any- time as well as choose a unique image and name for each vehicle�...
Programming Controller Options Each function button on the controller also serves for navigating through the option menus and making changes to the controller options� These secondary functions are indicated by small icons in the upper corners of each button� See below for an expla- nation of each button’s function�...
Programming Controller Options (cont’d) SETTInG THE CLOCK 1) Press the “P” button to access the options menu� 2) Scroll down until “Set Clock” is highlighted 3) Press the 4 button to select� 4) Scroll to highlight either 12 (AM/PM) or 24 hour format� 5) Press the 4 button to select�...
Programming Controller Options (cont’d) SELECTInG BuTTOn BEEP With this option turned ON, the controller will beep to con- firm each button press. The default setting is OFF. To turn ON/OFF, use the following procedure: 1) Press the “P” button for 3 seconds to access options� 2) Scroll down until “Button Beep”...
Anti-Carjacking Protection The system is equipped with three separate Anti-Carjacking protection features (ignition, open door, or by the transmitter)� All three are programmable, and must be turned on to operate� Once activated, the user has 53 seconds to cancel the Anti- Carjacking protection process by pressing the Valet Switch once�...
Programming Controllers/Transmitters (cont’d) Step 3 Press the “lock” button on each transmitter one at a time� The system will chirp the siren/horn once to confirm that each was learned. When programming the 2-way controller, the system’s ID is sent to the controller� Wait for the controller to beep twice, indicating it has learned the system’s ID*�...
user Programmable Features Feature #1 - SecureCode DEFAuLT - 1 Press SecureCode is a unique patented feature which allows you to custom select the num- ber of Valet Switch presses in two stages, instead of a single “1 press”, which would be required in order to perform an Emergency Override�...
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user Programmable Features (cont’d) Feature #5 - Ignition Activated Override (press “disarm/unlock” button to program) - DEFAuLT (press “arm/lock” button to program) This feature allows an activated system to be overridden and disarmed by simply turning the ignition switch on within 10 seconds of the system’s activation� After 10 seconds, the Emergency Override must be performed�...
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user Programmable Features (cont’d) Feature #11 - Alarm Duration 30 Seconds (press “arm/lock” button to program) - DEFAuLT 60 Seconds (press “disarm/unlock” button to program) 90 Seconds (press “trunk” button to program) 120 Seconds (press “start” button to program) This feature allows four choices of the Alarm Duration, which is the period of time for which the system sounding the siren (and/or horn, optionally) and flashes the parking lights when it is triggered�...
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user Programmable Features (cont’d) Feature #17 - Ignition Activated Anti-Carjacking Protection (press “disarm/unlock” button to program) - DEFAuLT (press “arm/lock” button to program) This form of Anti-Carjacking is initiated by the ignition key being turned on� The Anti- Carjacking protection, and the three ways to initiate it are described on page 18� Feature #18 - Door Activated Anti-Carjacking Protection (press “disarm/unlock”...
Installer Programmable Features Feature #1 - Doorlocking Functions 0.8 Second Outputs (press “arm/lock” button to program) - DEFAuLT 3 Second Outputs (press “disarm/unlock” button to program) Double Pulse unlock Output (press “II” button to program) Total Closure Lock Output (press “III” button to program) This single feature gives the installer several needed options, to match the system’s doorlocking outputs to suite different vehicle requirements�...
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Installer Programmable Features (cont’d) Feature #5 - Stick Shift Remote Starting (press “disarm/unlock” button to program) - DEFAuLT (press “arm/lock” button to program) This feature changes the parameters of the system’s remote start operation to be suit- able for manual transmission-equipped vehicles via a “setup” procedure which must be followed upon exiting the vehicle to ensure the transmission is in neutral�...
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Installer Programmable Features (cont’d) Feature #9 - Arm, Disarm or Additional Channels Arm / Disarm (press “arm/lock” button to program) - DEFAuLT Arm / Channel 5 (press “disarm/unlock” button to program) Channel 4 / Disarm (press “trunk” button to program) Channel 4 / Channel 5 (press “start”...
Programmable Features Matrix User Feature Programming: Ignition on, off, press valet 5 times # Feature Lock Button Unlock button Trunk button ”START” button 1 SecureCode Enter Stage1 Enter Stage 2 2 Last Door Arming ON w/o Lock ON w/ Lock 3 Automatic Rearming ON w/o Lock ON w/ Lock...
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Back Cover Color cover is in a separate file.
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