Features

Overview: The Code-Alarm CA4554 Remote Start System, a part of the Professional Series line, will remotely start your vehicle. This offers you the convenience of warming up your car on a cold day, or cooling it down on a hot day. The CA4554 is not a car security or keyless entry system, although the unit will unlock the doors when the remote start feature is active. The system comes with two 1-button remotes.

Glass-Mount Antenna: The included glass-mount antenna includes two LEDs and the valet switch built in. Typically, the antenna is mounted high on your windshield near the rear-view mirror, using the provided dual-sided adhesive pad. This location gives you optimal range for the remotes, high visibility for the status LEDs, and a convenient location for the valet switch/programming button.

Data Bus Interface (DBI) Port: The control module has a 4-pin Data Bus Interface (DBI) port, which allows you to plug in an optional FlashLogic Transponder/Door Lock/Remote Start Interface (220FLCAN) directly into the system. These modules, compatible with many late model vehicles, can save considerable installation time by eliminating the need to find and splice various wires within the vehicle. Typical connections that are made with the interfaces include tachometer, brake, door locks, and ignition/starter.

Telematic Interface Port: The control module has 4-pin port for Telematic Interface accessories, such as Car Connection Pro, which can control Door Unlock Control, Trunk Release, Sliding Doors, AUX output, and Car Find, as well as Remote Start through a mobile device. The Car Connection Pro plugs between the control module and your vehicle's OBDII port, and helps you monitor and maintain your vehicle. You can accurately monitor your fuel economy, maintenance, and even manage the location of your vehicle within outlined perimeters. A Y-harness is available for connecting the Car Connection Pro module, if needed.

Remotes: The CA4554 comes with two remotes: a 2-way, 1-button metal remote transmitter (CATX1TW), and 1-way, 1-button remote transmitter (CATX1B). The 2-way remote beeps and flashes to confirm remote start functions. The remotes operate at 433 MHz to give you a range of up to 1500 feet. Each remote requires one CR2016 battery (installed). Additional remotes (up to a total of 4) can be programmed to operate the remote start system.

Transmitter Verification: As a safety precaution, each time the vehicle's ignition is turned on, the status LED will flash the number of transmitters programmed into the system. This helps identify and prevent unauthorized transmitters from accessing your vehicle.

Operation: The Code-Alarm CA4554 can remotely start your vehicle using the remote transmitters. When activated, the system will flash or turn on the parking lights to confirm the vehicle was started. The engine will remain running for a pre-programmed amount of time (5, 10, 15, 20, 45, or 60 minutes). Before operating the vehicle, you will need to insert the key, turn to the On position, and depress the brake to disengage the starter procedure.

Single/Double Press: The system can be configured that the remote start is activated with either a single press of the transmitter button or with two presses of the button.

Preheating/Precooling: Before exiting the vehicle, you should set the temperature controls to the desired setting and operation. When the vehicle is started the next time, the heater or air conditioner will be activated to heat or cool the vehicle's interior to your setting.

Special Vehicle Accommodations: The remote start can be configured to accommodate a variety of vehicle engine types. You can program the remote start for a gasoline engine, with no delay for the starter output wire. You can also program the unit for a diesel engine with a delay in the starter output wire of 10, 15, 20, or 45 seconds after the ignition has been powered up by the remote start. This delay is required in order for the diesel engine's glow plugs to become ready to start the engine. The system also features a special compatibility for a hybrid vehicle.

Quick Stop: This feature allows you to keep the engine running and the vehicle secure while you make a short stop, taking the keys with you.

Tach Programming: The system will not operate unless tach is programmed, or the tachless option is turned on. The CA4554 will learn the tach rate of most vehicle's single coil, multiple coil packs, or single injector. The Smart Tachless mode is available only if a tach signal has never been learned to the system. When activated, the Smart Tachless mode will automatically be set as the Tach Mode for the system without the need of further programming. The parking lights provide an indication of which Tach mode has been chosen:

• Tach: hard wired directly to the tach wire of the vehicle to monitor AC voltage.
• Tachless (Crank Average / Voltage): determines crank time by averaging the last 8 times the vehicle was started with the key, then monitors the change in voltage after remote start.
• Hybrid (Crank Average / No Voltage): determines crank time by averaging the last 8 times the vehicle was started with the key.
• DBI Port: monitors the vehicle's tach rate through an interface module connected to the DBI port.

Safety Features: For safety and security reasons, the system will shut down or prevent the remote starter from activating if any of the following occur:

• The vehicle hood is open.
• The gear shift selector is not in Park.
• The brake pedal is depressed prior to turning the ignition key to the On position.
• The valet mode is active.