• The locked or unlocked pad-
lock (windshield) reflects the
true locked or unlocked status
of the doors (certain pro-
grammable features can auto-
matically arm the system, but
not lock the doors). Arming
with the controller or transmit-
ter always locks the doors;
Controller Icons:
The LCD screen on the controller has various icons which
indicate system status. When the controller is used to operate the system, it receives
back a signal which causes it to chirp (emulating the siren) and display the
appropriate icons. Brief descriptions of the icons are:
• The digit readout is a clock, with AM and PM indication. This readout also
shows how many controllers and/or transmitters can operate the system.
• The “DISARM” will also show “ARM”; this indicates the Armed or Disarmed
status of the system. Neither icon is present when the system is in Valet Mode.
The 2-Way Controller
The four system- operating buttons are described on pages 5 and 6. This section
explains the controller’s icons, and how to program the controller’s features.
they will unlock the doors unless the system is activated and sounding.
• “VALET” indicates Alarm Valet Mode, replacing the “ARM” or “DISARM”
icons. A musical tone occurs when placing the system into Alarm Valet Mode.
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• When “BAT LOW” appears the transceiver’s 1.5 volt AAA battery should be
replaced with a new battery.
• The controller’s chirps and musical tones may be turned off, which makes the
unit vibrate instead; “MUTE” indicates this state.
• The “3” within a circle appears when the 3rd Channel Output is operated.
• “HOOD/TRUNK” indicates that this vehicle zone is or has been violated. If
associated with the system being activated, the controller also emits chirps,
until any button is pressed. In this case, the icon remains flashing until the
ignition switch is turned on.
• If a remote starting attempt is made, and systems aborts it due to a violated
safety circuit, the “crossed-out key” on the hood area will appear (this is
accompanied by a musical tone).
• The “CARJACK” icon within the vehicle’s front tag frame indicates that this
operation has been activated, which can be performed by any of three methods.
• On the vehicle’s windshield is a “hammer” and “impact” icon. When the shock
sensor detects light impact, causing the system to prewarn, the “impact” icon
alone will momentarily appear, accompanied by three chirps. If the sensor
detects a harder impact or breaking glass, activating the system, the full
Notes about the Controller and its operation:
• The system will only transmit a signal to the controller if it was last used to
operate the system (as in arming or disarming it). Example: if the 1-way trans-
mitter is used to arm the alarm, the system will not transmit a signal which will
cause the 2-way controller to chirp and change its icons.
• If multiple controllers are programmed to operate the system, the system will
send a page signal to only one controller- the last one used.
• When the 850i
5
system does send a signal to the controller, a few seconds is
needed for this wireless “handshake” to occur. If the system is operated in a
rapid fashion, as in quickly repeating arm and disarm cycles, the controller will
not have time to receive the signal from the system, and therefore it will stop
responding and reporting the system’s status. Normally operating the system
corrects this condition.
• A final point to remember is that the controller cannot receive a signal from the
Crime Guard system while it itself is transmitting. For normal operations, the
controller’s buttons are pressed and released. Even when “Panic” is operated,
the controller button should be released as soon as “Panic” engages. Otherwise,
the controller cannot receive the signal from the system.
hammer and impact icon appears, and the controller chips until any button is
pressed, and the icon remains flashing until the ignition switch is turned on.
• The “DOOR” icon will indicate that the system was activated via the door
detection circuit. The controller chirps until any button is pressed, and the
icon remains flashing until the ignition is turned on.
• The “start” icon at the rear of the vehicle confirms remote starting, and is
accompanied by a musical melody. This icon stays on while remote start is
operating, and during which the puffs will change to appearing sequentially.
• The “2” within a circle indicates use of the 2nd Channel Output, which is most
commonly used for a remote trunk release feature.
• The “transmitting tower” icon is an in-range indicator. It is present if the last
transmission by the controller was answered by a return signal from the
system. Should the controller be operated, and no return signal is received,
this icon will disappear.
• The various lines at the upper rear of the vehicle graphic represent a unique
Crime Guard feature which allows the user to customize the vehicle type repre-
sented by the display. Options are: passenger car, pickup truck, and sport utility/
van.
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Programming the Controller:
The 2-way controller has several user-programmable features:
✓
Chirp or Mute The chirps may be turned off, and replaced with vibration.
✓
Vehicle Type Choices are a passenger car, pickup truck, or van/SUV.
✓
Time Adjust To set the controller’s clock time.
