Clifford MATRIX RS III User Manual

MODEL

RSIII

Remote Start with

Security System

OWNER’S GUIDE

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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 AUTOMOBILE, ITS PARTS OR CONTENTS; AND
HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, 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

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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 MANUFACTURER
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 a Guaranteed Protection Plan ("GPP"). See your autho­rized Directed dealer for details of the plan or call Directed Customer Service at 1-800­876-0800. 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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system maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .7

your warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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active arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

passive arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

vehicle protection . . . . . . . . . . . .18

warn away

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response description .19
triggered response description . . .20
arming/disarming while driving . .21

multi-level security arming . . . . .22

disarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

high security disarm . . . . . . . . . .24

disarming without a transmitter

(emergency override) . . . . . . . . . .24

silent mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

panic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

valet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

valet take-over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

timer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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shut down inputs . . . . . . . . . . . .34

nuisance prevention circuitry . . . .34

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arming diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . .36

disarming diagnostics . . . . . . . . .37

system status chirps . . . . . . . . . . .37

table of zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

interpreting zone diagnostics . . . .38

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1 Auxiliary Channel Out

2 Receive Indicator

3 Signal Indicator

4 Transmit Indicator

5 Lock Status Indicator

6 Unlock Status Indicator

7 Arming Status Indicator

8 Disarming Status Indicator

9 Door Switch Input Indicator

10 Warn Away®Response Indicator

11 Siren Status Indicator

12 Trigger Response Indicator

13 Vibrate Mode Indicator

14 Hood Switch Input Indicator

15 Ignition Switch Input Indicator

16 Sensor Response Indicator

17 Sensor 1 Indicator - Full Trigger and Warn Away

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18 Sensor 2 Indicator - Full Trigger and Warn Away

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19 Trunk Switch Input Indicator

20 Remote Start Indicator

21 Battery Level Indicator

22 Disarm Button

23 Auxiliary Button

24 Panic Button

25 Arm Button

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➤ Control module

➤ Receiver/antenna

➤ One four-button Responder Technology remote control

➤ Stinger™ DoubleGuard® two-stage shock sensor

➤ Revenger™ Soft Chirp™ six-tone programmable siren

➤ Red status LED indicator light

➤ Push-button Valet® switch

➤ Your warranty registration

➤ FailSafe® Starter Kill

➤ Shut-down toggle switch

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Congratulations on the purchase of your combination remote

start Responder Technology alarm system. Due to the complexity

of this system, it must only be installed by an authorized dealer.

Installation of this product by anyone other than an authorized

dealer voids the warranty. All dealers are provided with a

preprinted dealer certificate to verify authorization.

By carefully reading this Owner's Guide prior to using your

system, you will maximize the use of this system and its features.

You can print additional or replacement copies of this manual by

accessing our web site at www.directed.com.

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warning! safety first

The following safety warnings must be observed at all times:

➤ Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this

product must only be performed by an authorized Directed

dealer.

➤ 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 start system

must be disabled using the installed toggle switch. It 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.

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These precautions are

warning! THIS SYSTEM PROVIDES REMOTE NOTI­FICATION OF SECURITY SYSTEM TRIGGER
EVENTS. CONTACT POLICE OR SECURITY PER­SONNEL IMMEDIATELY. NEVER CONFRONT A
CAR THIEF OR VANDAL.

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the sole responsibility of the user.

➤ 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 Directed

dealer in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in the

product installation guide. If the vehicle starts in gear, cease

remote start operation immediately and consult with the

authorized Directed dealer to fix the problem.

➤ After the remote start module has been installed, contact

your authorized dealer to have him or her test the remote

start 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 start unit has not been properly installed. The

remote start module must be removed or the installer must

properly reinstall the remote start system so that the vehicle

does not start in gear. All installations must be performed by

an authorized Directed dealer.

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system maintenance

This system needs no specific maintenance beyond remote

control battery replacement. The remote is powered by a 1.5V

AAA battery.

The Battery Level indicator has four level indicators that serve as

a visual indication of battery charge. When the battery reaches a

low charge level that requires replacement, the remote control

will generate a single notification chirp, and the Battery Level

indicator will flash continuously.

Battery Replacement

Gently pull the end of the battery door away from the top of the

remote control then slide the door up to expose the battery and

remove the expired battery. Place the new battery into the remote

control observing the correct polarity. When power is returned

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the remote control will light all icons in the LCD and generate

all beeper tones once.

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.

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 the product's intended use.

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The remote control buttons are used to send commands to the

system. The descriptions below reflect the standard configuration

for this system. The buttons can be custom configured for the

user’s specific needs by the installer.

standard button configurations

Button

The System Arm and Multi-Level Security Arming functions are

controlled by pressing this button for one second.

Button

The System Disarm and High Security Disarm functions are

controlled by pressing this button for one second.

Button

Silent Mode™ and an optional auxiliary function are controlled

by this button. Silent Mode works by pressing this button for less

than one second before arming or disarming. An optional auxil-

iary function, such as trunk release, can be controlled by pressing

this button for 1.5 seconds.

The auxiliary output controls __________________________.

Button

The panic feature is controlled by pressing this button for two

seconds.

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and Buttons

The remote start function of your system is controlled by

pressing these buttons simultaneously for one second.

and Buttons

An optional auxiliary channel output for controlling additional

convenience or expansion functions that you have added to your

system can be operated by pressing these buttons simultaneously.

The auxiliary output controls __________________________.

standard icon configurations

Icon

The transmit icon will be displayed while the remote control is

transmitting a command to the vehicle.

Icon

The receive icon will be displayed while the remote control is

receiving a page from the vehicle.

Icon

The signal icon will be displayed if a command is transmitted to

the vehicle but a command page is not received.

Icon

The armed status icon will be displayed when the system is locked

and armed.

Icon

The disarmed status icon will be displayed when the system is

unlocked and disarmed.

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Icon

The disarm icon will flash while the system is disarming

Icon

The arm icon will flash while the system is arming.

Icon

The door icon will be displayed to indicate that a door is open

when arming the system (Bypass Notification) or opened when

the system is armed (Tamper Alert).

Icon

The warn icon will be displayed if the Warn Away®response has

been triggered while the system is armed.

Icon

The siren icon will be displayed as an indicator that the siren is

sounding.

Icon

The alarm icon will be displayed if the system has been violated,

and will continue to be displayed until the 60-second siren cycle

is complete.

Icon

The vibrate icon will be displayed when the Vibrate Mode is on.

Icon

The battery level icon is always displayed as an indicator of

Battery charge.

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Icon

The start icon will be displayed while the vehicle is remote started.

Icon

The trunk icon will be displayed to indicate that the trunk is

open when arming the system (Bypass Notification) or opened

when the system is armed (Tamper Alert).

Icon

The Sensor 1 icon will be displayed if the Dual-Stage shock

sensor has been triggered as a full-triggered or Warn Away

®

sequence.

Icon

The Sensor 2 icon will be displayed if an additional Dual-Stage

sensor has been triggered as a full-triggered or Warn Away

®

sequence.

Icon

The hammer icon will flash when either Sensor 1 or 2 has been

triggered as either a Warn Away®response or triggered sequence.

Icon

The ignition icon will be displayed to indicate that the ignition

is on when arming the system (Bypass Notification) or turned on

when the system is armed (Tamper Alert).

note: If Page Mode has been turned off, the start icon will
remain when performing key take over until a button on
the transmitter has been pressed.

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Icon

The hood icon will be displayed to indicate that the hood is open

when arming the system or (Bypass Notification) opened when

the system is armed (Tamper Alert).

Number Icons

When either of the channel 2 or 4 outputs is activated the appro-

priate icon will be displayed for five seconds.

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The 554 remote start system operates at 434 MHz and incorpo-

rates Directed’s proprietary XHF2 out-board Responder

Technology remote control. The high frequency combined with

Binary Data communication achieves superior range with two-

way communication.

system signal paging features

A page is the signal the 554 control module sends to the remote

control as confirmation of receipt of a command or alarm system

status.

When the remote control receives a page it will generate a page

notification to the user (notifications are audible beeps or remote

vibration) and the LCD Icons will display the current system

status.

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