User manual CLIFFORD 68

[. . . ] þ Instant Remote Control Code Deletion -- Removes the code of a lost or stolen remote control to prevent unauthorized alarm operation. þ Electronic Scan Prevention (ESP) -- ESP blocks electronic scanner codes to prevent disarming of your vehicle by anyone but you. þ Remote Panic with Safety LocksTM -- In a threatening situation, you can activate the siren, flash the parking lights and unlock the doors for immediate entry into your vehicle (may require optional relays). 2 AMX 68 Owner's Manual 12/29/97 þ Interior Light Illumination Capability -- When remotely disarmed, the alarm system turns on the interior lights for 30 seconds or until the ignition key is turned on (requires an optional relay). þ Multi-Zone Protection -- Offers full perimeter security with separate trigger connections for the doors, hood and trunk (may require optional switches). [. . . ] þ $1, 500 Theft Protection Guarantee -- We will reimburse up to $1, 500 of your insurance deductible if your vehicle is stolen and not recovered (see the enclosed guarantee card for details). 4 AMX 68 Owner's Manual 12/29/97 Operating Instructions n Remote Control -- Each of the pair of remote controls is a miniature radio transmitter with a typical range of up to 100 feet. Obstructions, radio interference, cellular transmissions or a weak remote control battery may reduce the range or interrupt transmission. (If the system does not immediately respond, release and press the button again. This works better than holding the button down. ) The second remote can be used by a second driver, or kept as a spare. To Arm The System -- The alarm can be programmed for active or passive arming. Active arming means the alarm can only be armed with the remote control. See the "Programming Table for Alarm Features" on page 9. n n Active Arming. The siren will chirp twice, the parking lights will flash twice, the doors will lock, the LED will flash slowly and the starter will be disabled. When the interior lights turn off, the LED will flash rapidly for 30 seconds to indicate the system is passive arming. The LED will then flash slowly to indicate the system is armed and the starter is disabled. (At any time during passive arming, you may actively arm the alarm. ) n n To Disarm the System -- Press remote button #1 for 1-2 seconds. The siren will chirp once, the parking lights will flash once, the doors will unlock, the interior lights will turn on (if the optional interior light illumination relay was installed), the LED will turn off and the starter will be enabled. 5 AMX 68 Owner's Manual 12/29/97 n To Silently Arm or Disarm the System -- Press remote button #3 for 1-2 seconds. n Silent Arm Indications. The parking lights will flash twice, the doors will lock, the starter will be disabled and the LED will flash slowly. The parking lights will flash once, the doors will unlock, the starter will be enabled and the LED will turn off. n n Interior Light Illumination Capability -- When the alarm system is remotely disarmed, the vehicle's interior light(s) will turn on for 30 seconds or until the ignition key is turned on (requires an optional relay). To Activate an Accessory -- Press remote button #2 for 1-2 seconds to activate an optional accessory such as trunk release, remote engine starter or a remote control garage door opener. Valet Switch -- The valet switch is a small hidden toggle switch that allows you to program many features of the alarm system and prevent passive arming. In the event of a lost or stolen remote control, you can also use this switch to bypass (shut off) the alarm system. BE SURE TO ASK YOUR DEALER TO SHOW YOU WHERE THE VALET SWITCH IS LOCATED. n n If passive arming is turned on, you should put your system in Valet Mode when your car is being serviced by mechanics, car wash personnel or driven by valet attendants. While in Valet Mode, all alarm functions are bypassed to prevent undesired or accidental arming. n To Turn on Valet Mode 1. Turn your ignition key to the "ON" position or start the vehicle. The LED will turn on solid red to indicate the alarm is in Valet Mode. 6 AMX 68 Owner's Manual 12/29/97 n Turn off Valet Mode 1. Turn your ignition key to the "ON" position or start the vehicle. The LED will turn off to indicate the alarm is no longer in Valet Mode. n User Programmable Passive Door Locking -- The system will not automatically lock the doors when the alarm passively arms to prevent the keys and remote from accidentally being locked in the vehicle. [. . . ] So if a mechanic disconnects the battery while the alarm is disarmed or in the valet mode, he won't trigger the alarm when he reconnects the battery. If a thief removes power while the alarm is armed, and reconnects it, the alarm will instantly sound, the parking lights will flash and the starter will be disabled. n n n 8 AMX 68 Owner's Manual 12/29/97 n How to Interpret the Chirps and Parking Light Flashes When you press the remote control buttons, the system will respond with chirps (unless you have the chirp muting feature turned on or the system is in Valet Mode) and flashes of the parking lights to indicate the system status. An explanation of these chirp/flash acknowledgments is as follows: Meaning Disarming of the alarm Arming of the alarm Armed and there is a sensor malfunction (automatically bypassed) Disarmed and there was an intrusion attempt Armed and there is a trigger malfunction (automatically bypassed) Number of chirps and flashes 1 2 2 and then 4 3 4 9 AMX 68 Owner's Manual 12/29/97 Programming Alarm System Features All programmable alarm features are accomplished by turning the ignition key on (or starting the vehicle) and flicking the valet switch on and off a preset number of times. Programming cannot be accessed while the alarm is in Valet Mode, indicated by the LED on solid red. [. . . ]