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SETTING THE SYSTEM’S 
OPTIONS

You can adjust the following options:

• Shock Sensor Sensitivity 

• Current Sensor (On/Off)

• Valet Mode (On/Off)

Setting the Shock Sensor’s 
Sensitivity

The shock sensor’s initial setting is
fine for most situations. To test the
shock sensor, strike your vehicle on
the hood directly over the alarm.

If the shock sensor is too sensitive or
not sensitive enough, follow these
steps to set it to a different level.

1. With the alarm disarmed, hold

down 

FINDER

 until the alarm says

“Please adjust sensor now.”

2. Within 2 seconds, strike your

vehicle with as much force as you
want the alarm to respond to. The
alarm responds with “Thank you.”
Any shock equal to or greater
than the setting triggers the alert.

Notes:

• If you do not strike your vehicle

within 2 seconds, the alarm is set
to its highest sensitivity. This
could cause frequent false alerts.

• The shock sensor does not oper-

ate for 8 seconds after you arm
the system.

Setting the Current Sensor

If your vehicle has electronic acces-
sories that turn on and off automati-
cally while you are away from the
vehicle, the alarm might sound false
alerts. (The system can detect an
electric engine fan, and does not
sound a false alert when the fan
comes on.)

To disable the current sensor so ac-
cessories do not trigger an alert, dis-
arm the system. Then hold down

PANIC

 for about 2 seconds. The sys-

tem chirps twice.

To re-enable the current sensor, with
the system disarmed, hold down 

PAN-

IC

 for about 2 seconds. The system

chirps once.

Notes:

• The current sensor does not

operate for 40 seconds after the
system arms.

• You can also try unplugging or

disconnecting electronic acces-
sories such as radar detectors or
cellular phones when you leave
your vehicle, instead of disabling
the current sensor, to prevent the
false alerts.

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Summary of Contents for RS-3000

Page 1: ...Cat No 49 830 OWNER S MANUAL RS 3000 Auto Security Alarm System Please read this entire manual before you begin installation 49 830 fm Page 1 Thursday August 19 1999 10 37 AM ...

Page 2: ...er Kill prevents anyone from starting your vehicle when the system is armed Electronic Dual Stage Shock Sen sor sounds a pre alert warning the first time someone strikes your vehi cle then sounds the alert if it is hit again within 30 seconds Current Sensing System triggers the alert when a door or trunk is opened and the vehicle s dome or trunk light turns on or when your ve hicle is hot wired by...

Page 3: ...er alarms sound a false alert without using additional wiring Toll Free Help if you have any questions about or problems with your alarm system just call 1 800 598 2527 Your system requires one 9 volt alka line battery to maintain operation if the main power lead is disconnected Warning Your alarm system s alerts are painfully loud Take care during installation to keep your head away from the syst...

Page 4: ... 11 Arming the Alarm 11 Temporarily Reducing the Shock Sensor s Sensitivity 11 High Theft Alert 11 Sounding the Panic Alarm 11 Alarm Violations 12 Disarming the System 12 Using the Car Finder 12 Setting the System s Options 13 Setting the Shock Sensor s Sensitivity 13 Setting the Current Sensor 13 Setting the Valet Mode Passive Arming Disarming 14 Troubleshooting 15 Care and Maintenance 17 Replaci...

Page 5: ...EMS Your alarm system includes the following items Main System Two Four Button Remotes Mounting Screws Wire Tap In Connectors Starter Disable Relay Status Indicator with Bracket and Harness Wire Ties Double Sided Tape 49 830 fm Page 5 Thursday August 19 1999 10 37 AM ...

Page 6: ...errupts power to your vehicle s starter sole noid so the vehicle does not start when the system is armed Follow these steps to connect the module 1 Using the starter solenoid s color coded wires as a guide locate the wire that goes from your vehi cle s ignition key switch to the solenoid This wire is most easily found where the wires connect to the ignition switch near the steer ing column 2 Conne...

Page 7: ...the other side of the firewall Then plug the starter disable module s orange wire into the main system s orange wire Note If you drill a hole use a rubber grommet to protect the wire from abrasion 9 Use a wire tie to secure the starter disable module under the dashboard CONNECTING THE SYSTEM TO POWER Warning We recommend that you muffle the alarm s speaker before you connect the system to power Th...

Page 8: ...ote control code be sure the system is dis armed then hold down ARM TALK for 10 seconds The system says Thank You Press any button on the new re mote to activate it INSTALLING THE BACKUP BATTERY A 9 volt battery not supplied powers your alarm if its main power is cut Follow these steps to install the bat tery Note For the best protection and longest life we recommend you use an alkaline battery su...

Page 9: ...t down Do not cut or extend the wire its length is optimized for best operation For the loudest siren the siren horn should point down toward the pavement The alarm should not point straight up as moisture could col lect in the siren horn and damage the system To prevent water damage the system should not be mounted in a wheel well directly behind the radiator grill or close to the ground Once you...

Page 10: ...g a rubber grommet not supplied in the hole and route the wire through the grommet 2 If you are using the supplied mounting bracket use dena tured alcohol to clean the mount ing surface and let the surface dry completely Peel the backing off of one side of the double sided tape and press it onto the bottom of the bracket Then peel off the adhesive backing from the other side of the tape and press ...

Page 11: ...em in the desired mode Then within 2 seconds press the other ARM but ton if you first pressed ARM TALK press ARM CHIRP to reduce sensitivi ty The alarm says Thank you To completely turn off the shock sen sor press the other ARM button twice within 2 seconds of arming The alarm says Thank you each time you press the button When you disarm and rearm the sys tem the shock sensor returns to its previo...

Page 12: ...n it sounds an alert for 30 seconds If you armed the system in the voice mode it yells I was tampered with and sounds loud tones If you armed the system in the chirp mode the sys tem sounds loud tones To silence the alert sooner press any button DISARMING THE SYSTEM To disarm the system press either ARM TALK or ARM CHIRP The sys tem confirms that it is disarmed by saying System disarmed or by beep...

Page 13: ...s highest sensitivity This could cause frequent false alerts The shock sensor does not oper ate for 8 seconds after you arm the system Setting the Current Sensor If your vehicle has electronic acces sories that turn on and off automati cally while you are away from the vehicle the alarm might sound false alerts The system can detect an electric engine fan and does not sound a false alert when the ...

Page 14: ...ne The default is for the valet mode to be on passive arm ing is off To have your system automatically arm 60 seconds after you turn off the engine hold down ARM CHIRP for about 10 seconds The system says System Armed To turn on the valet mode so the sys tem does not passively arm hold down ARM CHIRP again for about 10 seconds The system says System Disarmed 49 830 fm Page 14 Thursday August 19 19...

Page 15: ...ories so the fan does not trigger a false alert if the fan turns on while the system is armed Your alarm s electrical connections are not mak ing good contact Check the connections and if necessary connect the power and ground leads to the vehicle s battery terminals The shock sensor is too sensitive See Setting the Shock Sensor s Sensitivity on Page 13 to change the sensor s setting Loud thunderc...

Page 16: ...nsor might not detect impacts on parts of the vehicle far from the system Remember that most thieves break into your vehicle through one of the front doors or windows If you set the system sensitive enough to detect all impacts you might experi ence frequent and annoying false alarms Confirm that you have not accidently disabled current sensing See Setting the Current Sen sor on Page 13 The remote...

Page 17: ...ronments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of elec tronic devices damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the remote controls away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong deter gents to clean the alarm Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type in your alarm and remote controls Old or w...

Page 18: ...se protection can damage your alarm or your vehicle s elec trical system 3 Put the new fuse in the holder and push and twist the holder s halves together REPLACING A REMOTE CONTROL S BATTERY If your remote control s range is re duced or if the indicator does not light when you press a button replace its battery Each remote control uses a 12 volt remote control battery Cat No 23 144 Follow these st...

Page 19: ...ements 9 16 Volts DC Alarm Weight 1 lb 8 oz Remote Carrier Frequency 303 875 MHz RF Output Power 5 580 µV at 1 Meter Remote Control Power 12 Volt Alkaline Battery Remote Weight 1 5 oz Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 49 830 fm Page 19 Thursday August 19 1999 10 37 AM ...

Page 20: ...ightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND...

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