Audiovox Automobile Alarm AX 500 User Manual

Model AX-500  
Owner’s Manual  
4 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 :  
2 Four Button Programmable RF Transmitters (capable of accepting 4 transmitters)  
Five Channel Receiver  
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  
Interior Illumination Upon Disarm  
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disarm the system to make the correction.  
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.  
Dash mounted LED begins to flash rapidly, indicating 30 second  
passive arming has begun.  
2. Opening any protected entry point during the 30 second passive arming cycle  
will immediately suspend automatic arming and the 30 second passive  
arming cycle will restart when all doors are closed. At the end of the passive  
arming cycle;  
Dash mounted LED begins to flash slowly.  
Parking Lights flash one time.  
Siren sounds one chirp  
If the siren did not sound when arming, then the chirps have  
been turned off, and you should refer to the section titled  
"ELIMINATING THE ARM / DISARM CHIRPS" in this manual.  
Doors Lock - Optional  
Door locking during passive arming is a selectable feature.  
The alarm can be programmed to allow the doors to lock only  
when arming using the keychain transmitter and they will not  
automatically lock during passive arming.  
PROTECTION WHILE THE SYSTEM IS ARMED  
Opening any protected door, hood, or trunk lid will cause the alarm to  
immediately sound. The alarm will continue to sound for 30 seconds,  
then stop and continue to monitor all protected entry points. If the thief  
left a door opened, the alarm will sound for six 30 second cycles,  
remain armed and ignore that triggered zone.  
Whenever the system is armed, the dash mounted LED indicator will  
slowly flash. This serves as a visual deterrent to the potential thief.  
The LED is a very low current bulb and will not cause the vehicle’s  
battery to drain, even when left unattended for extended periods.  
Whenever the system is triggered, the vehicle’s parking lights will flash  
for the full 30 second alarm cycle, attracting visual attention to the  
vehicle.  
Optional - Whenever the system is armed, the vehicle’s starting circuit  
will be bypassed. If the thief should choose to ignore the siren, the  
vehicle can not be started.  
Any mild impact to the vehicle’s glass will cause the alarm to sound a  
short series of warning tones.  
Any strong impact to the vehicle’s glass will cause the alarm to trigger  
for the full 30 second alarm cycle.  
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DISARMING THE SYSTEM  
1. As you approach the vehicle, press and release the Unlock button on the key-  
chain 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 rearming auto-  
matically. Open any door to suspend the automatic arming.  
Parking Lights flash two times.  
If the parking lights flashed three times, then the alarm was trig-  
gered in your absence. Before turning the key on, examine the LED to  
identify which zone was triggered.  
Siren sounds two chirps.  
If the siren sounds 4 chirps, then the alarm was triggered in your  
absence. Before turning the key on, examine the LED and refer to the  
INTRUSION WARNING SIGNALS section of this manual to iden-  
tify which zone was triggered.  
If the siren did not sound when disarming, then the chirps have  
been turned off, and you should refer to the section titled “ELIMI-  
NATING THE ARM / DISARM CHIRPS“ in this manual.  
Doors Unlock - Optional  
Note: If the optional 2 step door unlock circuit is installed, when the unlock  
transmitter button is activated, the drivers door only will unlock, press-  
ing the unlock button a second time will cause all doors to unlock. If  
your 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  
Illuminated Entry Upon Disarm  
SILENT DISARMING  
1. As you approach the vehicle, press and hold the Unlock button on the keychain  
transmitter for 2 seconds.  
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 rearming automatically.  
Open any door to suspend the automatic arming.  
Parking Lights flash two times.  
If the parking lights flashed three times, then the alarm was triggered in  
your absence. Before turning the key on, examine the LED to identify which  
zone was triggered.  
Siren will not sound.  
If the siren sounds 4 chirps, then the alarm was triggered in your absence.  
Before turning the key on, examine the LED and refer to the INTRUSION  
WARNING SIGNALS section of this manual to identify which zone was  
triggered.  
Doors Unlock - Optional  
Note:If the optional 2 step door unlock circuit is installed, when the unlock  
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transmitter button is activated, the drivers door only will unlock, pressing  
the unlock button a second time will cause all doors to unlock. If your  
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  
Illuminated Entry Upon Disarm  
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. This action will turn off the siren yet leave the vehicle fully armed  
and protected. This feature is particularly useful if you are aware of children play-  
ing near your vehicle that may accidently trigger your security system. In this case  
you can cancel the siren sounding without disarming your alarm.  
INTRUSION WARNING SIGNALS  
This system will inform you if an intrusion attempt has occurred while you were  
away from the vehicle. If an intrusion attempt has occurred, the siren will chirp 4  
times and the parking lights will flash 3 times when disarming the system. Enter  
the vehicle and observe the dash mounted LED to identify which zone was trig-  
gered.  
If the LED is flashing one time...pause...one time...pause...etc., then an  
intrusion attempt was made to the shock sensor, or an accessory  
triggering device that may have been added to the system.  
If the LED is flashing two times...pause...two times...pause...etc., then  
an intrusion attempt was made to a hood or trunk pin switch that was  
added to the system, or to a light activated entry point if the alarm was  
installed using the voltage sensing feature.  
If the LED is flashing three times...pause...three times...pause...etc.,  
then an intrusion attempt was made through one of the vehicle’s doors.  
These intrusion warning indicators are stored in the system’s memory and will  
only be erased when the ignition key is turned on.  
VALET SWITCH  
The valet switch allows you to temporarily bypass all alarm functions, eliminating  
the need to hand your transmitter to parking attendants or garage mechanics.  
When the system is in valet mode, all alarm functions are bypassed, however the  
remote panic feature and remote door locks will remain operational. To use the  
valet mode, the system must first be disarmed either by using your keychain  
transmitter, or by operating the manual override sequence.  
1. From the disarmed condition, turn the ignition key to the on position.  
2. Press and hold the valet pushbutton switch until the dash mounted LED,  
turns on. The LED will remain on as long as the system is in valet mode.  
3. To return to normal operation, press and release the push button switch any  
time the ignition is on.  
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NOTE: Always remember to return the system to the NON VALET mode, after  
servicing, to ensure that the vehicle remains protected at all times.  
MANUALLYOVERRIDINGYOUR SYSTEM:  
USING THE VALET SWITCH MANUAL OVERRIDE  
Your Security System can be disarmed without the use of the keychain transmitter.  
This is necessary, since you will need the ability to operate your vehicle if the  
transmitter is lost or 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. Within 5 seconds, press and release the valet push button switch.  
The alarm system will stop sounding and enter the disarmed mode. You can now  
start and operate the vehicle normally.  
Typically this override mode is used only if the transmitter has become inoperative.  
You may elect to enter the VALET mode until repair or replacement of the transmitter,  
after which, returning the system to the full operation mode is necessary. To do so,  
see item 3 under the heading VALET SWITCH.  
Programming Your Custom Override Code:  
Unlike override switches easily found, and defeated, this security system allows  
the consumer to program a personal override code, offering a higher level of  
security. To take advantage of this option, programmable feature # 10 must be  
selected for the Custom Code Option. Consult your installation center for  
programming details. The system comes from the factory with a pre-programmed  
override code of 11. To change this default override code, do the following:  
1. Disarm the system by use of the transmitter, or by use of the emergency  
override sequence. Turn the ignition switch to the on position.  
2. Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet/override switch, 3 times.  
3. Within 10 seconds turn the ignition switch off, on, off, on, off, on.  
(The siren or horn will beep and the lights will flash one time.)  
4. Within 10 seconds, begin to enter your chosen 10ths digit by pressing and  
releasing the pushbutton switch from 1 up to 9 times.  
5. Within 10 seconds of the last entered 10ths digit, turn the ignition switch off  
then on.  
6. Within 10 seconds, begin to enter your chosen units digit by pressing and  
releasing the pushbutton switch from 1 up to 9 times.  
7. Finish by turning the ignition switch to the off position.  
If the new code was accepted, the unit will report back the newly entered code, by  
flashing the LED, first indicating the 10ths digit, pause and then the units digit.  
The unit will report the new code three times with a one second pause between  
each code, then the system will begin arming. If the LED flash pattern reports the  
previously stored code, the new code was not entered correctly. Please repeat  
steps 1 through 7 above considering the following.  
NOTE: Acceptable digits 10ths or units are 1 through 9. The unit will not recognize  
a 0 (Zero), or no digit entered in any place, units or tenths.  
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NOTE: If 15 seconds of inactivity expire, or if the ignition switch is turned off for  
more then 5 seconds during any of the above steps, the unit will revert  
back to the last successfully stored code.  
Custom Code Programming Example:  
To Change the code from the factory preassigned code of 11 to “52” you would do  
the following:  
1. Disarm the system by use of the transmitter, or by use of the emergency  
override sequence.  
2. Turn the ignition switch to the on position.  
3. Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet/override switch, 3 times.  
4. Within 10 seconds turn the ignition switch off, on, off, on, off, on.  
(The siren or horn will beep and the lights will flash one time.)  
5. Within 10 seconds, begin to press and release the push button switch to set  
the tenths digit.  
(As per the example, press and release 5 times to set the tenths digit to 5)  
6. Within 10 seconds of the last press of the pushbutton, turn the ignition switch  
off then on.  
7. Within 10 seconds, begin to press and release the push button 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.  
This pattern will be repeated three times indicating the new code (52) has been  
accepted and stored in memory.  
NOTE: If after step 8, the LED flashes a code other than what was just entered,  
this indicates that the code has not been changed. You will have to repeat  
steps 1 through 7 above being certain to note the following:  
Acceptable digits 10ths or units are 1 through 9. The unit will not recognize a 0  
(Zero), or no digit entered in any place, units or tenths.  
NOTE: If 15 seconds of inactivity expire, or if the ignition switch is turned off for  
more then 5 seconds during any of the above steps, the unit will revert back  
to the last successfully stored code.  
MANUALLY OVERRIDINGYOUR SYSTEM:  
USING THE CUSTOM CODE OVERRIDE  
Assuming the override code programmed has not been changed, and the default  
override code of 11 is in the system's memory.  
1) Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the on position.  
Note: The siren will sound.  
2) Within 5 seconds, press and release the pushbutton switch 1 time.  
3) Within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch off then on.  
4) Within 5 seconds, press and release the pushbutton switch 1 time.  
5) Turn the ignition switch off then on and start the vehicle.  
Note: If you have changed the programmed override code then substitute your  
new code tenths for step 2 above, and units for step 5 above.  
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ELIMINATING THE NORMALARM / DISARM CHIRPS  
As explained earlier in the manual, you can eliminate the chirps selectively any  
time you arm or disarm the system simply by holding the ARM / DISARM button for  
two seconds. If you find the normal arming and disarming chirps annoying, they  
can be turned off permanently, eliminating the need to hold the ARM / DISARM button  
for two seconds. To do this,  
1. Turn the ignition key on then off.  
2. Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet push button switch three  
times.  
3. If the chirps were on before you started, then you will hear 2 chirps indicating  
they have been turned off.  
If the chirps were off before you started, then you will hear one chirp indicating they  
have been turned on.  
NOTE: Whenever the chirps are bypassed, the 4 chirp intrusion indicator and 3  
chirp defective zone indicator will always operate. Since these are important  
warnings to you that something has happened, they cannot be eliminated.  
REMOTE PANIC OPERATION  
The ARM or DISARM button on your keychain transmitter also functions as a panic  
switch for use in emergency situations. To use remote panic,  
1. Press and hold the ARM or DISARM button on the keychain transmitter for 3 or  
more seconds. The alarm will immediately sound.  
2. To stop the alarm, press and hold the ARM or DISARM button on the transmitter  
again for 3 seconds. If the button is not pressed, the alarm will automatically  
stop after 30 seconds. Also if any transmitter button other than the ARM or  
DISARM button is pressed and released, the Panic mode will be turned off  
immediately. The normal function of this transmitter button will be suspended  
during the Panic sounding period.  
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.  
NOTE: While in the Panic mode, pressing and releasing the ARM or DISARM  
buttons will, if the option is installed, lock and unlock the doors respectively.  
While in the panic mode, anytime the DISARM button is pressed, the panic  
feature will continue for the allotted 30 seconds, however, the security  
system will be disarmed allowing the vehicle to start.  
ADDITIONALREMOTE FUNCTION ( CHANNEL2/ACTIVATION OUTPUT )  
This security system has an additional features that can be connected to a number  
of different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel  
are;  
Remote Trunk Release  
Remote Window Closure  
Remote Car Starter  
Remote Garage Door Interface  
Operation of the optional accessory or accessories, can be controlled by pressing  
and holding the programmed button on the keychain transmitter for four seconds,  
or by pressing and releasing the programmed button on the transmitter two times  
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in succession. Check with your installation center for more information on what  
accessories were installed and how they are accessed.  
ADDITIONAL REMOTE FUNCTION ( CHANNEL 4 )  
This security system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number  
of different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel  
are:  
Remote Trunk Release  
Remote Window Closure  
Remote Car Starter  
Remote Garage Door Interface  
To activate the optional accessory, press the programmed button on the keychain  
transmitter for up to 8 seconds for continuous output, or press and release for  
momentary activation. The optional accessory will immediately engage. Check  
with your installation center for more information on the optional accessory that  
may have been installed and how it is accessed.  
ADDITIONAL REMOTE FUNCTION ( CHANNEL 5 )  
This security system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number  
of different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel  
are;  
Remote Trunk Release  
Remote Window Closure  
Remote Car Starter  
Remote Garage Door Interface  
To activate the optional accessory, press the programmed button on the keychain  
transmitter for up to 8 seconds for continuous output, or press and release for  
momentary activation. The optional accessory will immediately engage. Check  
with your installation center for more information on the optional accessory that  
may have been installed and how it is accessed.  
IGNITION CONTROLLED LOCK UNLOCK: (Unlock Drivers Only, or UnlockAll 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.  
TELEMATICUPGRADE:  
This system has the ability to have a telematic upgrade module connected to it.  
This is a upgrade that can give you control of certain functions of your vehicle from  
a Telephone, or in some cases a computer interface. Please check with your  
installation center for most recent Telematic Upgrades. If you had a Telematic  
Upgrade installed, the manual supplied with the upgrade unit will provide a op-  
erators manual advising of the features of the system and means available to  
control these features of your vehicle.  
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AX-500  
SYSTEM FUNCTIONSATAGLANCE  
DASH LED INDICATORS  
RAPID FLASHING  
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PASSIVEARMING  
ARMED  
SLOW FLASHING  
OFF  
ON SOLID  
DISARMED  
VALET MODE  
3 FLASH...PAUSE  
2 FLASH...PAUSE  
1 FLASH...PAUSE  
INTRUSION ZONE 3  
INTRUSION ZONE 2  
INTRUSION ZONE 1  
SIREN CHIRP INDICATORS  
*1CHIRP  
*2CHIRPS  
3 CHIRPS  
4 CHIRPS  
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ARM  
DISARM  
ARM / DOOR OPENED  
DISARM / INTRUSION  
* These chirps are optional, and can be de - activated.  
PARKING LAMP INDICATORS  
1 FLASH  
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ARM  
2 FLASHES  
3 FLASHES  
DISARM  
DISARM / INTRUSION  
Your System Has These Features Activated  
Starter Disable  
Remote Keyless Entry  
Auto Lock with ignition key  
Auto Unlock with ignition key  
Passive Arming  
No Lock in passive mode  
Hardwire doors, hood, and trunk  
Custom Code Override  
Valet Switch Override  
Illuminated Entry Upon Disarm  
© 2003 Audiovox Electronic Corporation, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788  
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