Four Star AVS S4 car alarm

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Part of the AVS S-Series range, the AVS S4 is a Four Star car alarm offering many features over and above its Four Star rating.

Alarm features

Three automatic immobilisers

For maximum security fuel pump, ignition system and starter motor immobiliser cuts (where possible) are made so the car cannot be started unless it is disarmed via the remote. The system will immobilise 40 seconds after the ignition is turned off or when the alarm is armed. To learn more about the different types of immobilisation in car security systems have a look at the Immobiliser entry on our Jargon page.

Intelligent dual stage shock sensor

It gives a warning on a light impact and a full alarm on a heavy impact to the vehicle. It can distinguish between environmental shocks such as trucks or aircraft and a thief attempting to break in. It will auto adjust its sensitivity for the environment on arming.

Data battery back-up siren

A self powered siren that communicates independently with the alarm so it cannot be fooled into turning off like normal battery back-up sirens. To learn more about AVS sirens have a look at the Sirens entry on our jargon page.

Turbo timer functions*

The AVS S4 is designed specifically to work with turbo vehicles. It has two turbo timer options to choose from.

On-board turbo timer – no need to fit an external unit - using the on-board turbo timer is the most secure way to have a turbo timer. The alarm is armed as usual but the car will continue to run for the preset run time of 1, 2 or 4 minutes. If the alarm is triggered during this time the car will shut down and the alarm will sound. It can also be turned off prior to the preset run time via the AVS remote.

Turbo timer interface - link the alarm up with your existing external turbo timer so your car will continue to run on the external turbo timer after the alarm is armed as usual. If the alarm is triggered during this time the car will shut down and the alarm will sound.

Door, bonnet and boot protection

If the alarm is armed and a door, bonnet or boot is opened the alarm will sound.

Control the alarm with your vehicle’s factory key*+

The great thing with AVS is you can install this AVS car alarm and then operate it from your factory remote. This means when you lock/unlock the car with the factory remote it will arm/disarm the AVS alarm. Boot release will also work from the factory remote (and if the alarm is armed it will disarm). This feature will work with most factory remotes. To learn more about this feature have a look at the Factory Upgrade or MAP car alarms entry on our jargon page.

Courier function*

Courier function allows the engine to continue running indefinitely while the system is armed. If the alarm is triggered during this time the car will shut down and the alarm will sound.

Central locking from the remote*

The alarm will lock/unlock the doors when the alarm is armed/disarmed.

Two rolling code waterproof remotes

(If you are not using your car’s factory key to operate the alarm)

Hyper blue LED warning light

Compatible with all AVS accessories and sensors

Three year warranty

Easy to upgrade to the AVS S5 alarm

Also available in a 24-volt version

Control other devices with your AVS remote*

With the addition of the AVS RXPRO receiver your AVS alarm may be able to open/close your garage door or arm/disarm your house alarm. The module can control many other common remote control devices. Talk with us or your AVS installer for more information. Learn more about controlling other devices with the RXPRO receiver from our accessories page.


Four Star Rating from the New Zealand Security Association
Certified to AS/NZS 3749.1.2003 Class B
To learn more about Star Rating have a look at the Star Rating System for car alarms entry on our jargon page.

RRP: $549 installed**

*Some cars require additional parts or installation charges.

**RRP is a price guide only. Some cars may require additional parts and installation. Installation charges may vary by location. Ask your local AVS retailer today for a quote for your car.

+Please note that if you use your factory remote, rather than the AVS remotes, to operate your AVS alarm only some programmable features will be available. Please check with your AVS installer as it will vary.

Programmable features

The following features are programmable options on the alarms.

Feature S5 S4 S3 A4 3010+ 3010
Auto arming once the ignition is switched off (will not lock the doors)          included  included
Automatic re-arm/re-lock if the alarm is disarmed but no door is opened* included included included included included  included
Control two vehicles via one AVS remote included included included      
Door, bonnet or boot ajar warning upon arming included included   included  included  included
Door lock on brake*          included  included
Door lock on ignition* included included included      
Electronic boot release via the remote* included included included included included  included
MAP feature (allows you to operate the AVS alarm from your car's factory key) included included included included    
Headlights turn on for a set period on arming* included included included      
Interior light illumination on disarm included included included      
PIN code override for emergency disarm included included included included included  included
Past alarm trigger memory included included included included included  included
Perimeter night light via the indicators on disarm included included included      
Remote panic/car finder included included  included included included  included
Silent arm/disarm (R = remote selectable P = programmable only) R R   R P  P
Temporary shock sensor disable         included  
Valet mode (doors lock/unlock via remote but the alarm does not arm/disarm)*         included  included