Owner`s manual

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glossary of terms
Control Module: The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden under-
neath the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor that
monitors your vehicle and controls all of the alarm’s functions.
Failsafe
®
Starter Kill Relay (if equipped): An automatic switch con-
trolled by the security system that prevents the vehicle’s starter from
cranking whenever the system is armed. The vehicle is never prevented
from cranking when the system is disarmed, in Valet
®
Mode, or if the
Starter Kill Relay fails.
Input: Any physical connection to the security system. An input can be
provided through a sensor, pinswitch or by existing systems in the vehi-
cle, such as ignition or courtesy lights.
Integrated LED/Valet
®
Switch: A small push-button switch with an
integrated Red LED mounted somewhere in the vehicle. The switch is
used to override the alarm when a transmitter is lost or damaged, or to
put it into Valet
®
Mode. The LED indicates the status of your system. It
is also used to report triggers and faults in the system or sensors. This
switch is also used to program optional features.
Stinger
®
Double-Guard
®
Shock Sensor: A dual-stage shock sensor,
which is located on the control module, and is designed to detect
impacts to the vehicle or glass.
Transmitter: A hand-held, remote control that operates the various
functions of the security system.
Warn Away
®
Response: Light impacts to the vehicle generate the
Warn Away
®
Response, which consists of several seconds of horn
chirps and flashing parking lights.