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Directed Electronics, Inc. ("Directed®") promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace with a comparable reconditioned model any Directed

unit (hereafter the "unit"), excluding without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters, the associated sensors and accessories, which proves to be defective in workmanship or material under reasonable use during the lifetime of the vehicle provided the following conditions are met: the unit was professionally installed and serviced by an authorized Directed

dealer; the unit will be professionally reinstalled in the vehicle in which it was originally installed by an authorized Directed

dealer; and the unit is returned to Directed®, shipping prepaid with a legible copy of the bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase bearing the following information: consumer's name, telephone number and address; the authorized dealers name, telephone number and address; complete product description, including accessories; the year, make and model of the vehicle; vehicle license number and vehicle identification number. All components other than the unit, including without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters and the associated sensors and accessories, carry a one-year warranty from the date of purchase of the same. This warranty is non-transferable and is automatically void if: the original purchaser has not completed the warranty card and mailed it within ten (10) days of the date of purchase to the address listed on the card; the unit's date code or serial number is defaced, missing or altered; the unit has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose; the unit has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use, neglect, improper service, installation or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction. The warranty does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit. Directed

, in its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes excessive damage and may refuse the return of any unit with excessive damage.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ALL WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTY OF NON-

INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED; AND DIRECTED

NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY DUTY,

OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ITS PRODUCTS. DIRECTED®DISCLAIMS

AND HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING

ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. DIRECTED®SECURITY SYSTEMS, INCLUDING

THIS UNIT, ARE DETERRENTS AGAINST POSSIBLE THEFT. DIRECTED®IS NOT OFFERING A

GUARANTEE OR INSURANCE AGAINST VANDALISM, DAMAGE OR THEFT OF THE AUTOMO-

BILE, ITS PARTS OR CONTENTS; AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSO-

EVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LIABILITY FOR THEFT, DAMAGE AND/OR

VANDALISM. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER LABOR COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE,

REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION OF THE UNIT OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY

KIND. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED®OR ITS SUBSIDIARY,

THE PROPER VENUE SHALL BE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

CALIFORNIA STATE LAWS AND APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAWS SHALL APPLY AND GOVERN THE

DISPUTE. THE MAXIMUM RECOVERY UNDER ANY CLAIM AGAINST DIRECTED®SHALL BE

STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE AUTHORIZED DIRECTED®DEALER’S PURCHASE PRICE OF THE

UNIT. DIRECTED®SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER,

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL

DAMAGES, DAMAGES FOR THE LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF EARNINGS, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS

OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND THE LIKE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, THE MANU-

FACTURER DOES OFFER A LIMITED WARRANTY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE CONTROL MODULE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an

implied warranty will last or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from State to State.

This product may be covered by an Anti-Theft Guarantee. See your authorized Directed

dealer for details of the plan or call Directed®Customer Service at 1-800-876-0800. Directed

security systems, including this unit, are deterrents against possible theft.

Directed

is not offering a guarantee or insurance against vandalism, damage or theft of the automobile, its parts or contents; and hereby expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever, including without limitation, liability for theft, damage and/or vandalism. Directed

does not and has not authorized any person or entity to create for it any other obligation, promise, duty or obligation in connection with this security system.

Make sure you have all of the following information from your dealer:

A clear copy of the sales receipt, showing the following:

➤ Date of purchase ➤ Your full name and address ➤ Authorized dealer's company name and address ➤ Type of alarm installed ➤ Year, make, model and color of the automobile ➤ Automobile license number ➤ Vehicle identification number ➤ All security options installed on automobile ➤ Installation receipts

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Bitwriter™, Clifford®, Code Hopping™, DEI®, Directed®, Doubleguard®, ESP™, FailSafe®, Ghost Switch™, Learn Routine™, Nite-Lite®, Nuisance Prevention Circuitry®, NPC®, Revenger®, Silent Mode™, Soft Chirp®, Stealth Coding™, Stinger®, Valet®, Vehicle Recovery System®, VRS®, and Warn Away® are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed Electronics, Inc.

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System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Your Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

FCC/ID Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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Standard Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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Warning! Safety First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Arming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Multi-Level Security Arming (Optional Feature). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Arming While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Disarming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Siren Silencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Disarming Without a Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Remote Controlled Chirp Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Panic Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Valet Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Remote Controlled Valet Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Remote Engine Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Shutting Down the Remote Engine Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Valet Take-Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Timer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Disabling the Remote Engine Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

False Alarm Control Technology (FACT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Over and Under Rev Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Shut Down Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

StarterGuard Anti-Grind Circuitry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Arming Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Disarming Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Table of Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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The control module

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An XHF receiver/antenna

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Two four-button transmitters

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A shock sensor

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A siren

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The red LED status indicator light

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A push-button Valet switch

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Your warranty registration

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Fault-proof starter interrupt relay (ready feature, may require

extra labor)

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A shut-down toggle switch

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Congratulations on the purchase of your remote start security

system. This system must be installed by an authorized dealer.

Installation of this product by anyone other than an authorized

dealer voids the warranty. As verification of authorization, all

authorized dealers are provided with preprinted dealer certificates.

To maximize the use of this system, please review this owner's

guide carefully prior to using your system. You can print addi-

tional or replacement copies of this owner’s guide by accessing the

Clifford website at www.clifford.com.

system maintenance

The system requires no specific maintenance. Your remote is

last approximately one year under normal use. When the battery

begins to weaken, operating range will be reduced and the LED

status indicator on the remote will dim.

your warranty

Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and

returned within 10 days of purchase. Your product warranty

will not be validated if your warranty registration is not returned.

Make sure you receive the warranty registration from your

dealer. It is also necessary to keep your proof of purchase, which

reflects that the product was installed by an authorized dealer.

fcc/id notice

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to

operate this device.

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caution

This product is designed for fuel injected, automatic transmis-

sion vehicles only. Use of this product in a standard transmission

vehicle is dangerous and contrary to the product's intended use.

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The receiver uses computer-based code learning to learn the

transmitter buttons. This makes it possible to assign any specific

transmitter button, or combination of buttons, to any receiver

function. The transmitter initially comes programmed with the

Standard Configuration, but may also be customized by an

authorized dealer. The buttons indicated in all of the instruc-

tions in this guide correspond to a Standard Configuration

transmitter.

standard configuration

Button

The arming, disarming and panic function are usually controlled

by this button.

Button

This button usually controls Remote Controlled Chirp Muting

and an optional accessory output (such as trunk release). Remote

Controlled Chirp Muting works by pressing for less than

one second before arming or disarming. An optional accessory

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function, such as trunk release, is controlled by pressing and

holding for 1.5 seconds. This accessory output controls

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Button

The remote engine starting function of your system is controlled

by pressing this button.

Button

An optional convenience or expansion option that you have

added to your system can be activated by pressing . This

accessory output controls__________________________.

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warning! safety first

The following safety warnings must be observed at all times:

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Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this

product must only be performed by an authorized dealer.

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When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via

a command signal from the remote control transmitter.

Therefore, never operate the system in an enclosed area or

partially enclosed area without ventilation (such as a garage).

When parking in an enclosed or partially enclosed area or

when having the vehicle serviced, the remote engine starting

system must be disabled using the installed toggle switch. It

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is the user's sole responsibility to properly handle and keep

out of reach from children all remote control transmitters to

assure that the system does not unintentionally remote start

the vehicle. THE USER MUST INSTALL A CARBON

MONOXIDE DETECTOR IN OR ABOUT THE

LIVING AREA ADJACENT TO THE VEHICLE. ALL

DOORS LEADING FROM ADJACENT LIVING AREAS

TO THE ENCLOSED OR PARTIALLY ENCLOSED

VEHICLE STORAGE AREA MUST AT ALL TIMES

REMAIN CLOSED. These precautions are the sole respon-

sibility of the user.

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Use of this product in a manner contrary to its intended

mode of operation may result in property damage, personal

injury, or death. (1) Never remotely start the vehicle with the

vehicle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with

the keys in the ignition. The user must also have the neutral

safety feature of the vehicle periodically checked, wherein the

vehicle must not remotely start while the car is in gear. This

testing should be performed by an authorized dealer in accor-

dance with the Safety Check outlined in the product instal-

lation guide. If the vehicle starts in gear, cease remote engine

starting operation immediately and consult with the autho-

rized dealer to fix the problem.

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After the remote engine starting module has been installed,

contact your authorized dealer to have him or her test the

remote engine starting module by performing the Safety

Check outlined in the product installation guide. If the

vehicle starts when performing the Neutral Safety Shutdown

Circuit test, the remote engine starting unit has not been

properly installed. The remote engine starting module must

be removed or the installer must properly reinstall the remote

engine starting system so that the vehicle does not start in

gear. All installations must be performed by an authorized

dealer. OPERATION OF THE REMOTE ENGINE

STARTING MODULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS IN

GEAR IS CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF

OPERATION. OPERATING THE REMOTE ENGINE

STARTING SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDITIONS

MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR

PERSONAL INJURY. YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY

CEASE THE USE OF THE UNIT AND SEEK THE

ASSISTANCE OF AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO

REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED

REMOTE ENGINE STARTING MODULE. WILL NOT

BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLA-

TION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS.

arming

You can arm the system by pressing on your transmitter

for one second. When the system arms, you will hear a short siren

sound, or chirp, and see the parking lights flash once. If the

power door locks are controlled by the system, the doors will also

lock. While the system is armed, the LED status indicator will

flash approximately once per second, indicating that the system

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is actively protecting your vehicle. If you hear a second chirp after

arming and note that the LED status indicator is flashing in

groups, see the Diagnostics Section of this guide. This extra chirp

is called Bypass Notification.

The system can be programmed to arm itself automatically

(called passive arming). If the system is programmed for passive

arming, it will automatically arm 30 seconds after the ignition is

turned off and the system detects that you have left the vehicle by

opening and closing a door. Whenever the system is in its 30-sec-

ond passive arming countdown, the LED status indicator will

flash twice as fast as it does when the system is armed. At the 20

seconds of the countdown, the siren will chirp to indicate that the

system is about to arm. At the 30 seconds, the parking lights will

flash to indicate that the system is armed.

Arming your security system protects your vehicle as follows:

➤ Light impacts trigger the Warning Zone signal. When trig-

gered, the siren chirps and the parking lights flash for a few

seconds.

➤ Heavy impacts trip a Triggered Sequence. The sequence

consists of the siren sounding continuously and the parking

note: If any protected entry point (such as a door or a switch-protected trunk or hood) is open, the system will not passively arm (unless forced passive arming is programmed on. See Programming Options section.) Additionally, each time a sensor is triggered during the arming countdown, the 30-second countdown starts over.

lights flashing for a pre-programmed period, which can range

in duration from 1 to 180 seconds.

➤ If a door is opened, the system will immediately start

chirping the siren and flashing the parking lights. Three

seconds later, the siren output changes to a continuous blast.

This progressive response gives you time to disarm the system

with your transmitter if you inadvertently open the door

while the system is armed, while still providing instant re-

sponse (even if the door is immediately closed).

➤ Turning on the ignition key will trip the same progressive re-

sponse as opening a door.

➤ The optional fault-proof starter interrupt prevents the

vehicle’s starter from cranking.

multi-level security arming (optional feature)

Multi-Level Security Arming allows you to select which of the

security system's inputs or sensors will be active and which will

be bypassed at the time that the system is armed. (See Table of

Zones section.) Pressing the arm button again within five seconds

of arming the security system will activate the Multi-Level

Security Arming feature. Each time the arm button is pressed

note: Multi-Level Security Arming is only available when using an optional 4-button Radar Master transmitter that has been configured with separate transmitter buttons for arming and disarming.

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