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CS-2016FM The Informer II™
2-Way FM Paging Alarm & Remote Engine Starting System
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS on your choice of the Informer II™ by Crimestopper Security Products Inc. This booklet
contains the information necessary for operating your system. If any questions arise, contact your installation dealer or
Crimestopper Security Products Inc.
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Primary and Optional Features
-PRIMARY: These are features th
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Operation Cautions & Warnings……..…………..……………………………………………………………………2 Transceiver / Pager-Remote……….....…………..……………………………………………………………………3 CS-397TW Sidekick Remote Control…………………….…………………………………………………..…...…..4 Operating Instructions - Alarm……………………………………………………….………..……………..……..4-8 Remote Engine Control………………………...……………………………………………….…….………...….9-13 Anti-Carjack Protection...……………………………………….………….……..………………..………..………..14 LED Diagnostics………………..……………………………………………………
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TRANSCEIVER / PAGER-REMOTE PAGER / REMOTE TRANSCEIVER: FIXED The hand-held remote transceiver is used to send and receive ANTENNA information from the vehicle. The Control Module transmits High Frequency FM signals from the vehicle to your over long distances. Your range will vary depending on location, terrain, and local RF noise/interference. This system is not guaranteed LCD to page you if you are behind concrete walls, underground, in a SCREEN PM large structure, or in an area wit
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CS-397TW SIDEKICK REMOTE The CS-397TW 1-Way sidekick remote adds flexibility to your CS-2016FM. You #2 can have the convenience of operating your UNLOCK/ system without needing to carry the larger DISARM pager remote. The Sidekick remote has #1 less range and offers all of the same #5 operation features except for page-back LOCK/ FLASHLIGHT confirmation. See diagram below for ARM Sidekick 1-Way remote operation. #6 #3 VEHICLE 2 TRUNK CrimeStopper BUTTON 1(Lock Symbol): #
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - ALARM Active Arming / Locking: Press button #1 (Lock symbol) on the transceiver. The System will arm emit one siren chirp, one light flash, and the LED will begin to flash. Power locks will lock (if PM equipped). Starter disable circuit will turn on. LCD Pager will beep once while displaying a Down Arrow and a Lock symbol followed by the CSP logo. After a short delay to allow the vehicle and electronics to settle, the system will be completely armed.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - ALARM Disarming While Tripped (Triggered): Disarming the System while it is triggering requires TWO presses of the #2 Unlock Button. The first press of Button #2 Resets the alarm cycle only (system still armed) while a second press will disarm/unlock the system. Selective Silent Arming/Disarming: To Arm or Disarm the system without siren chirps, press and release both Buttons #2 (Unlock) and #4 (Start) at the same time. PM PM System will Arm or Disarm witho
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - ALARM Pre-Warning Shock Protection The Pre-warning (warn-away) feature will activate when a low-level shock or vibration detected by the system’s shock sensor. The alarm will chirp the siren 5 times and PM flash the lights once to help deter any further tampering with the vehicle. The pager/remote will vibrate twice and beep (15X’s). Passive Arming Mode: (Programmable) PRE-WARN Passive (automatic) arming occurs 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - ALARM Emergency Override (Disarm) If you have lost the transmitter or it stops working for any reason and the Alarm is armed, you will have to disarm the system manually. Open the door with the key [alarm will sound], turn the ignition on, and press the override/program button for about 5 seconds. The Alarm will disarm and allow you to use the vehicle until you can repair/replace the remote. Valet mode also prevents Passive Arming. Valet Mode (Enter manually
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REMOTE ENGINE CONTROL REMOTE ENGINE STARTING - SUCCESSFUL START 1) Press remote start button on the remote transmitter. System will chirp 3 times for audible confirmation. (Chirps can be programmed on or off-See installation manual.) 2) Parking lights flash once, then turn on solid, Ignition/Accessory circuits turn on. 3) After a few seconds, Starter Motor engages, Parking lights and Accessory circuits turn off while cranking. 4) Engine Starts and Runs. Parking Lights and Accessory tur
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REMOTE ENGINE CONTROL UNSUCCESSFUL REMOTE START In the event that the engine does not start on the first attempt, the system shuts down for a few seconds, then nd rd attempts to restart the engine a 2 and 3 time. For hard starting engines, the unit will allow a starter crank time of up to13 seconds maximum. This should provide ample cranking time for difficult starts, but is limited to 13 seconds to help prevent damage to the starter from over cranking. nd rd 1) If engine starts on 2 o
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REMOTE ENGINE CONTROL IDLE DOWN MODE (TAKE-OVER OPERATION) This mode allows the unit to take over operation of your idling, parked vehicle while the ignition key is removed and you exit the vehicle. The vehicle is put into a remote running condition before you exit and it will remain running for the programmed run time, until you return, or until the remote start button is pressed. Example: You pull up to a convenience store for a quick stop, "Idle Down" mode keeps engine running wh
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REMOTE ENGINE CONTROL TIMED SELF START MODE This mode allows the vehicle to be programmed to self-start every 4 hours and run for the programmed run time. This can be helpful during extremely cold conditions where engine or fluid freeze-up is a concern. !!THE VEHICLE MUST BE OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL VENILATED AREA!! TIMED SELF-START MODE – EXITING THE VEHICLE: 1) Have engine running with the Key, then press the Start button on the transmitter. 2) Within 10 seconds press the valet/progra
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OPTIONAL TURBO TIMER MODE OPTIONAL TURBO TIMER MODE: IMPORTANT NOTE: This mode requires the use of an extra part called a momentary switch or button that is not included with the kit. Check with your installer about adding this feature. The optional Turbo Timer mode allows the your system to keep your vehicle running for 1 to 5 minutes [selectively] after you remove the key, exit the vehicle, and lock the doors remotely [if you own a Turbo or Turbo Diesel]. This is handy for turbo coo
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ANTI CARJACK PROTECTION REMOTE OPERATED CARJACK PROTECTION This feature provides Active Carjack protection through the remote control. When the Ignition is on (vehicle is running), press and hold the #1 LOCK Button and #3 TRUNK Button for 2 seconds. The parking lights will flash 2 times and the LED will begin to flash rapidly to confirm the beginning of a Carjack countdown. 30 Seconds later, the unit will begin a Carjack Cycle consisting of 20 seconds of pre-warning chirps turning into
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LED DIAGNOSTICS The CS-2016FM system includes disarm diagnostics, through the RED LED light, that will help in determining what caused the last trigger of the alarm system. This is a valuable tool in determining how the vehicle was tampered with or if there is a false alarm problem in which case you can make the necessary adjustments to correct the problem. When the system is disarmed with the remote you will hear the normal 2 chirps, then 4 quick chirps that indicate the alarm was tr
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TRANSCEIVER / REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING IGN OFF WAIT FOR (BLUE WIRE GROUNDED) 4 FLASHES PRESS 4X's 2-WAY SYSTEMS & "SideKick" REMOTES FLASH 2, 3, or 4 X's IGN OFF LOCK & COMPLETE UNLOCK PRESS TOGETHER LCD Code-Learn Screen 16
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2 VEHICLE OPERATION 2 VEHICLE CONTROL Your CS-2016FM remotes have the ability to control a second vehicle with a Crimestopper CS-2016FM or older CS-2015FM system installed. See diagram below on how to switch your remote(s) to vehicle #2 operation. To set up the 2-Vehicle operation you must first program your remotes to VEHICLE #2 CONTROL: Vehicle #2. Follow the “Transmitter Programming” steps (Pg. 13) at the second vehicle and learn YOUR remote, CS-2016FM "Sidekick" along with ve
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TROUBLESHOOTING FAQ’s: “BEFORE YOU CALL SECTION” Before calling your dealer or Crimestopper, read the following section for tips that may remedy or explain your problem. RANGE QUESTIONS (2-Way Pager/Remote): Your CS-2016FM system uses FM High-Frequency signals to send/receive data between the pager and the vehicle and from the vehicle to the remote for state-of-the-art operation. 1) Under normal operation, the distance from the vehicle-paging-the-remote will be greater than that from
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TROUBLESHOOTING continued WHEN ARMING AND DISARMING MY ALARM HAS IRREGULAR “LONG” SIREN CHIRPS: This is an audible warning that the battery in the LCD pager remote is low. Replace the AAA battery in the pager and your chirps will return to normal. SYSTEM IS NOT SUCCESSFUL AT REMOTE STARTING DURING EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS: Please be aware that during sub-freezing conditions your remote starter may take more that one attempt to start, or it may not successfully start the vehicle after
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SETTING THE CLOCK (2-WAY- LCD REMOTE) 1. Press and hold all 4 buttons of remote control for approximately 3 seconds until remote beeps. 2. The minute display will begin flashing. Use the lock and unlock button to change the minute up or down to the correct time and then press button #3 (Trunk) to set the minute value. 3. The hour display should begin flashing. Use the lock and unlock button to change the hour up or down to the correct am or pm hour. 4. Once the correct time is displa
