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Security Interrupt:
An series of automatic switches controlled by
the security system which prevents the vehicle from starting
whenever the system is armed.
Shock Sensor:
A sensor on-board the control module that is
designed to pick up vehicle impacts and some heavy glass impacts.
Siren:
Noise generating device usually installed in the engine
compartment of the vehicle. It is responsible for generating the
"chirps" you hear, as well as the six tones you hear while the alarm
is triggered. The security system’s disarm function is also housed
in the siren.
Transmitter:
Hand-held remote control that operates the various
functions of your system.
Trigger or Triggered Sequence:
This is what happens when the
alarm "goes off" or "trips". The triggered response of your system
consists of 30 seconds of siren sounding and parking light flashing.
Valet
®
Switch:
A small push-button switch mounted somewhere
inside the vehicle. It is used to enter or exit Valet
®
mode.
Warn Away
®
Response:
Lighter impacts to the vehicle will gener-
ate the Warn Away response. It consists of several seconds of siren
chirps and parking light flashes.
Zone:
A zone is a separate input that the alarm can recognize as
unique. Each input to the system is connected to a particular
zone. Two or more inputs often share the same zone.
