DEI 400ESP, Owner'S Manual

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Glossary of Terms
Control Unit: The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden under-
neath the dash area. It houses the microprocessor which monitors
your vehicle and controls all of the alarm’s functions.
Failsafe ® Starter Kill: An automatic switch controlled by the secu-
rity system that prevents the starter from cranking whenever the
system is armed. The vehicle is never prevented from cranking
when the system is disarmed, in Valet ® mode, or should the starter
kill switch itself fail. Your system is ready for this feature, howev-
er installation of this feature may require additional labor.
LED: Red light mounted somewhere in the vehicle. It is used to
indicate the status of your system. It is also used to report trig-
gers and faults in the system or sensors.
Transmitter: Hand-held, remote control which operates the vari-
ous functions of your system.
Valet ® Switch: A small push button switch mounted somewhere
inside the vehicle. It is used to override the alarm when a trans-
mitter is lost or damaged, or to enter Valet ® mode.