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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

 
VALET MODE (Solid LED) 

To  disable  the  Alarm  system  for  vehicle  service  or  otherwise,  turn  the  ignition  on  and  press  the 
override/program button 4-5 seconds until the dash LED turns on solid and you hear (1) siren chirp.  Repeat the 
process to exit VALET mode and the system will chirp (2) times and the LED will turn off.  Lock/Unlock and AUX 
features  will  still  operate  in  when  in  VALET  mode.    When  performing  an  Emergency  Override  and  you  hold 
down the override button, the system is also placed into Valet mode. 

 
PRE-WARNING SHOCK PROTECTION & SENSOR ADJUSTMENT 

If a low-level shock to the vehicle is detected, pre-warning protection will activate sounding 5 quick siren chirps 
and  1  light  flash.    If  a  hard  impact  is  detected  the  shock  sensor  should  trip  the  alarm  system.    Once  it  is 
mounted,  adjust  the  sensor  as  needed  by  turning  the  adjustment  screws  clockwise  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 system will automatically shut off and re-arm to continue to protect the vehicle.  
If a door is left open, the unit will cycle a second time and still continue to protect the other un-tampered zones. 

 
PRIOR INTRUSION ALERT 

If the system was tripped in your absence, the dash LED will be flashing rapidly.  When the system is disarmed 
you  will  hear  3  chirps  (and  3  light  flashes).    Carefully  inspect  your  vehicle  to  see  if  there  is  any  damage  or  a 
theft has occurred. 

 
OPEN ZONE ALERT/BYPASS 

If the system detects a faulty or open zone (Door left open) when the system is ACTIVELY ARMED, the siren 
will chirp 5 times along with 5 light flashes.  The faulty zone will be automatically bypassed. 

 

 
 
 
 

 

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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