Cobra 3195 Alarm Manual Patched Full May 2026

1. Quick‑Start Summary

| Step | Action | Details | |------|--------|---------| | 1 | Power the Unit | Connect the power adapter (12 V DC, 1 A) to the rear power jack. The unit will power up within a few seconds and the LCD will show “‑‑‑”. | | 2 | Set the Date & Time | Press MENU → SETUP → TIME/DATE. Use the ▲/▼ keys to adjust, ENTER to confirm. | | 3 | Select the Alarm Mode | Press MODE until you see OFF / HOME / AWAY on the display. Each mode has a different sensor sensitivity (see “Alarm Modes” below). | | 4 | Arm the System | Press ARM. The LCD will flash “ARMING” for 30 s (you can adjust the delay in the menu). After the countdown the display shows the selected mode (HOME or AWAY). | | 5 | Disarm | Enter your 4‑digit PIN on the keypad and press ENTER. The system returns to OFF. | | 6 | Test Sensors | From the main screen press TEST → choose a zone → ENTER. The sensor will beep and the LCD will indicate “OK” or “FAIL”. |

E01: System not armed.
E02: System not disarmed.
E03: Zone fault.

Enter the PIN by counting the security LED flashes for each digit, turning the ignition OFF/ON between each number. cobra 3195 alarm manual full

Sensor Bypass: To arm the system without interior sensors (e.g., if leaving a pet inside), press the arming button twice within a short window. Programming New Remotes E01 : System not armed

Basic features

Remote arming/disarming
Shock sensor (impact detection)
Siren alarm output
Door-trigger inputs (door, hood, trunk)
Optional starter kill/engine immobilizer output
Trunk release or auxiliary output (if supported)
Valet mode for servicing vehicle
LED indicator and chirp/confirm sounds

Arming: Press the large button on the remote. The turn indicators flash twice and the LED begins to flash. Enter the PIN by counting the security LED