AVS A4 alarm Owner’s manual
Thank you for choosing an AVS A4 car security system. It has been designed to provide a superior level of security for you and your vehicle. Please read this guide carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. Remote controls Two remote controls are supplied and are used to control the system functions. The remotes have rolling codes (4 billion) to foil code-grabbing devices. The remotes are also waterproof in normal use conditions. Button Functions Used when A.
Remote batteries Each remote is fitted with CR1616 x 2 long life Lithium batteries. Replacement batteries are available from electrical retailers, AVS dealers or www.avs.net.nz. REPLACE THE REMOTE BATTERIES IF: 1. The remote range begins to decrease. 2. The remote’s LED flashes when a button is pushed. NOTE: Like any electrical device the remotes contain sensitive components that are easily damaged or broken, especially if dropped. They are expensive to replace so please take care of them. Arming 1.
Alarm trigger If a door, bonnet or boot is opened (or optional sensor is triggered) while the system is armed the siren will sound and the indicators will flash for 30 seconds. The system will then re-set itself. Door ajar warning If the siren chirps for four seconds on arming a door, bonnet or boot is open. The system will exclude that zone until it is properly closed. Silent arm To silently arm press the and button together. Disarming 1. Press the button. 2.
Auto-immobilisation The system will immobilise the car 38 seconds after the ignition is turned off. The LED light on the dash will light solid to show it is in auto-immobilise mode. The system must be disarmed before the car can be started. Follow the disarming instructions. Panic/car finder 1. Ensure the car ignition is off. 2. Press the button. 3. The indicators will flash and the siren will sound. 4. Cancel panic by pushing the button again. Emergency disarm / PIN code override IMPORTANT.
How to change your PIN code 1. Open the drivers door then turn the ignition on. 2. Push the button on the remote 14 times. The dash LED will flash and the siren will chirp each time you push the button. 3. Turn the ignition off. The indicators will flash once. 4. Turn the ignition on then off anywhere from 3 to 255 times. i.e. 11 times. You have now set the first PIN code digit. 5. Wait for the indicators to flash once. 6. Now turn the ignition on then off anywhere from 3 to 255 times. i.e. 36 times.
Data battery back-up siren Has its own battery and charging system so it will continue to sound if power is cut to it from the car. Communicates with the alarm module via an independent data line to make it more difficult for a would be thief to disable it. Siren keys The siren is supplied with two keys that fit the switch on the top of the siren. NOTE: The siren key is unique to your alarm. Make sure the number is recorded on the card supplied with this manual.
Turbo timer functions On-board turbo timer For maximum security the system has an on-board turbo timer for turbo vehicles that can be enabled by your AVS installer. 1. Turn off the ignition off and exit the car as normal. 2. Push the on the remote to arm the alarm as normal. 3. The engine will continue to run for a preset run time of 1, 2.5 or 5 minutes. 4. If the system detects an intrusion during the preset run time the system will immobilise the engine and the siren will sound. 5.
CENTRAL LOCKING FROM THE REMOTE The alarm can lock/unlock the doors when the alarm is armed/disarmed. Boot release from the remote 1. Make sure the vehicle ignition is turned off. 2. Press the button on the remote for three seconds. 3. The boot will unlock (and if the system is armed it will disarm). Auto re-arm and re-lock This feature prevents the accidental disarming of the system.
Frequently asked questions Why is the remote range getting shorter? The remote batteries are going flat. Replacement batteries are available from your AVS dealer or electrical retailer (CR1616 x 2 per remote). I have lost or damaged my remotes. How do I start the car? You can use PIN code override for emergency disarm. Follow the instructions in this manual or on the PIN code card. My alarm chirps for a few seconds when I arm it instead of the usual one chirp? A door, bonnet or boot is open.
3-year warranty Complete the information below and keep with your original receipt for the 3-year warranty period.
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