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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS  

 
ARMING 

To arm the alarm and lock the doors, press the Lock button on the transmitter.  You will hear a single siren chirp 
and  the  lights  will  flash  once.  The  system  will  arm,  the  doors  will  lock  and  the  starter  will  be  disabled  if  these 
optional features are installed. The red LED in the vehicle will start flashing after 5 seconds.  After a short delay 
to allow vehicle and electronics to stabilize the system will be completely armed. 
 

DISARMING 

Press the Unlock button on the transmitter to disarm the alarm.  You will hear 2 siren chirps and the lights will 
flash twice.  The LED stops flashing.  Door will unlock and dome light will turn on if the options are installed.   
 

SELECTIVE SILENT ARM/DISARM THROUGH REMOTE CONTROL 

This system can be armed and disarmed without siren chirps on an “as needed” basis. Press and release the 
Silent Button for arm/disarm without siren chirps. 
 

PROGRAMMABLE SILENT ARM / DISARM MODE (CHIRP DEFEAT) 

The system can be silently armed and disarmed as normal with Lock/Unlock Buttons, but no siren chirp.  See 
alarm programming option (#8) to enable or disable this feature.   

 
PASSIVE ARMING / PASSIVE LOCK MODES / PASSIVE CHIRP COUNTDOWN 

If  programmed,  passive  (Automatic)  Arming  will  occur  30  Seconds  after  the  ignition  is  turned  off  and  the  last 
door has been closed.  The LED will begin flashing rapidly while counting down.  If a door or hood is reopened, 
the system  will  wait  (LED off)  for the  door or  zone to close before  arming.   The  unit  will flash the lights once. 
Doors  will  lock  if  passive  locking  is  selected.    May  qualify  for  insurance  discounts-check  with  your  agent  or 
proprietor.    When  the  Unit  is  programmed  for  Passive  Chirp  Countdown,  the  siren  will  chirp  during  passive 
countdown, as an audible warning that arming will occur.  This siren will emit a chirp every 2 seconds as soon 
as the last door is closed until the system arms 30 seconds later. 
 

REMOTE PANIC PROTECTION 

To sound the alarm upon command (panic), press and hold the Lock Button for at least 2 seconds until the siren 
sounds.  Press the Unlock Button to reset panic mode. 
 

Summary of Contents for Fortress FS-20

Page 1: ...orehand i e Door Locks Starter disable Hood Trunk trigger and Auxiliary Remote Outputs etc This installation book is designed for the installer or individual with an existing understanding of automotive electrical systems along with the ability to test and connect wires for proper operation To ease installation we suggest that you READ THIS MANUAL before beginning your installation This book is pr...

Page 2: ...r negligence is NOT covered under warranty and will be subject to repair and or replacement charges IT IS ABSOLUTELY THE OWNER S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO A Understand the operation of this system and its safety features B Check for proper operation of these safety features prior to accepting delivery of the vehicle from the installation facility C Check and maintain the condition of the vehicle and ...

Page 3: ...r Panic Mode Unlock Doors and Disarm System Unlock Doors and Disarm System Trunk Release Aux 1 Press and Release for Trunk Pop Aux 1 Silent Arm Disarm Aux 2 Press and Release for Silent Arm Press and Hold for Aux 2 Side Button Selects between Vehicle 1 Vehicle 2 Press Release LED Blinks while in Vehicle 2 Mode ...

Page 4: ...CHIRP DEFEAT The system can be silently armed and disarmed as normal with Lock Unlock Buttons but no siren chirp See alarm programming option 8 to enable or disable this feature PASSIVE ARMING PASSIVE LOCK MODES PASSIVE CHIRP COUNTDOWN If programmed passive Automatic Arming will occur 30 Seconds after the ignition is turned off and the last door has been closed The LED will begin flashing rapidly ...

Page 5: ...programming option 6 Active rearm feature is disabled if you also have dome light illumination installed IGNITION CONTROLLED DOORLOCKS The doors will automatically lock when the ignition is turned on and will unlock when the ignition is turned off This feature can be programmed on off or to lock the doors only Doors will not lock if they are open to prevent locking the keys in TRUNK HATCH POP REMO...

Page 6: ... Press Button 3 trunk on the remote transmitter 3 chirps 6 Press and release the program again the number of times you desire in order to perform emergency disarm on this alarm system Press the program button 2 15 times only You need to wait for the siren to chirp the same number of times you pressed the program button to confirm To test feature Trip the alarm system turn key ON press the program ...

Page 7: ...ise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the sensitivity The sensor is also equipped with 2 small indicator lights to ease the adjustment process Blue light Pre warning disturbance 5 siren chirps Red light A full alarm trip ALARM TRIGGERING If there is an intrusion into the vehicle or hard impact to the body will sound the alarm and flash the lights for 45 seconds After 45 seconds the syst...

Page 8: ...sive Carjack Ignition must be ON doors must be closed then press the override program button 3 times Siren chirps once LED goes out carjack is reset NOTE Active carjack can still be used when the Passive Type carjack is activated FULL TIME CARJACK ONLY USE THIS MODE WHEN THERE IS AN EXTREME TREAT OF A CARJACK WITH YOUR VEHICLE Full time Carjack protection must be enabled before use through Alarm p...

Page 9: ... the remote you wish to program 4 You should get 2 light flashes 2 siren chirps and 2 horn honks optional indicating the unit is waiting for the second code to learn Press button 1 and 2 together of a second transmitter the unit will flash 3 times 3 siren chirps and 3 horn honks Press the lock and unlock button on a 3rd or 4th transmitter for up to 4 total Note The unit will not flash the lights w...

Page 10: ...motes to Vehicle 2 Follow the Transmitter Programming steps Pg 9 at the second vehicle and learn YOUR remote along with vehicle 2 s existing remotes 2 VEHCLE NOTES All Remotes for that vehicle must be learned at the time of programming When you program your remote at the second vehicle that vehicle s original remote must also be programmed Push Side Button to Activate 2nd Vehicle Mode Blue LED Fla...

Page 11: ...tteries The Remote Control uses Two CR 2016 Lithium 3 Volt Batteries Simply remove the two Phillips screws holding the back cover in place Insert the new batteries with the end toward the circuit board CR 2016 Lithium BACK COVER SCREWS REMOVE ...

Page 12: ...dule This eliminates conventional wiring between the Alarm Remote Starter and the bypass interface module Features Include Transponder Immobilizer PassLock Immobilizer O E M Alarm Control R A P Shutdown Power Door Locks Priority Unlock Trunk Release Parking Lights Courtesy Lights Tachometer Heated Seats Rear Defrost Driver 1 and 2 Memory presets The actual features controlled depend on the vehicle...

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