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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

 

EMERGENCY OVERRIDE / DISARM 

If you have lost the transmitter or it stops working for any reason and the Alarm is armed, you will have to open 
the door with the key, which will activate the alarm.  Turn the ignition on and press the override/program button 
for about 5 seconds (until siren stops).  The Alarm will disarm.  If you continue to hold the button for additional 7 
seconds, the system will enter the Valet mode. 

 

EMERGENCY DISARM WITH CUSTOM OVERRIDE 

Custom override allows the user to set a specific number of button presses (2-15) required to perform an 
emergency override/disarm of the alarm system.  This increases the level of security of the system, but you 
MUST MEMORIZE how many button presses you have changed your system to use or the unit will not disarm 
in an emergency. 

 

1.  Enter programming mode.  
2.  Turn the Ignition ON and press the Override/Program button 5 times. 
3.  After a short delay, the parking lights will flash 5 times, Siren 5 times, Horn 5 times and status LED will be on 

solid. 

4.  Press program button three times to go to option #3 “Passive Locks/Custom Override”. 
5.  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/valet button 2-15 times as programmed 
above then continue to HOLD DOWN valet button on the LAST PRESS for 5 seconds.  Alarm should disarm.  If 
system does not disarm, then disarm with the remote transmitter and try again.  If system still does not disarm 
or you have forgotten your custom code, then you must use your remote control to disarm the system. 

 

CAUTIONARY NOTE! 

If you set up this feature and forget your special code, there is no way to disarm the system other than the 
remote control. If you have programmed your system for Custom Override, follow the same steps above 
(Emergency Override) while pressing the valet button 2-15 times as you have programmed.  You must continue 
to hold the button down on the last press for 5 seconds.  The Alarm will disarm and enter the Valet mode, which 
allows you to use the vehicle until you can repair/replace the remote transmitter or have the alarm system 
checked.   

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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