Blue Bird M380 2003, Owner'S Manual

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M380 Owner’s Manual____________________________________________Safety and Security - Security Features – 1-2
Rev. “F” 1-2-19
Level #3: Vehicle Recovery activated using a remote control: The Vehicle Recovery process is
started by pressing holding the transmitter’s small lower button for 3 seconds, but only if the vehicle’s
ignition is on. This is programmable feature #14.
1-2.4.16 Automatic Transmitter Verification
The patented ATV™ technology, which is standard on all Crime Guard models, is the only defense
against an inherent weakness found in any remote-controlled vehicle security system. In all such
systems, allowance is made for multiple transmitters to operate the system. In a matter of seconds,
anyone familiar with the programming procedure can easily code their own unauthorized transmitter
into the system. Although every vehicle remote-controlled keyless entry or security system is
susceptible, Crime Guard security systems audibly alerts you if the system’s programming mode has
been accessed and visually informs you at all times of the number of remote controls capable of
operating your system. Someday this technology will be standard on all remote-controlled keyless
entry and security systems; today, only the most advanced systems offer this complete protection.
How it Works:
Audible ATV™ Warning: Anytime the system has a transmitter programmed, for 48 hours thereafter
the siren will emit a brief series of chirps every time the vehicle’s ignition is turned on. This audible
warning alerts you that the system has had transmitter programming activity. Please note that the
audible ATV™ Warning, in addition to the extended Status Indicator Light visual display, will be
active for the first 48 hours after the system is installed.
Visual ATV™: In normal everyday use, for a period of 10 seconds after the vehicle’s ignition is turned
on, the system’s Status Indicator Light reports the total number transmitters, which can operate the
system. However, if the ATV™ Warning has been activated, this visual display period is extended to
90 seconds. For example: After turning on the vehicle’s ignition, if the Status Indicator light flashes
twice between pauses, two transmitters are programmed to operate the system. If the indication were
three flashes between pauses, three transmitters are capable of operating the system.
In the event that the ATV™ Warning is activated, or if the Status Indicator Light shows a different
number of authorized transmitters, you can easily reprogram your transmitter to eliminate the threat.
To do so, refer to section To Custom Program a New SecureCode later in this manual.
Personal Security Advisement: Only recently have law enforcement authorities discovered the
prevalence of this type of theft, as it is virtually undetectable. In most of these cases, the theft of
personal items from the vehicle has been dismissed as the owner’s failure to lock the vehicle’s doors!
1-2.4.17 Programming the 745i³
The Crime Guard 745i³ is a sophisticated, yet flexible security and convenience system. Many of its
operations may be configured as the user desires. “Programming Mode” allows you the ability to
configure 20 operational features. Another programming level allows you to add transmitters to
operate your system, and an additional programming level enables you customize the Secure Code.
Your vehicle ignition key and the Valet Switch are used to enter the Programming Mode, following the
three steps listed below. Once in Programming Mode, the Valet Switch is used to access the desired
feature, and the transmitter is then used to change the chosen feature’s status. During the process,
the siren and the Status Indicator Light indicate certain conditions of Programming Mode and the
chosen feature’s status.
Once the system is in Programming Mode, the Valet Switch is then pressed and released the number
of times equal to the feature number, which is to be accessed for programming. After pressing the
Valet Switch as many times as the feature number, the siren will chirp the same number of times and
the Status Light will also flash the same number, between pauses.
Once the feature has been selected its status, or setting, can be chosen by pressing the appropriate
button on the transmitter. Basically, pressing the transmitter’s large upper button turns the feature on,