Directed Electronics Xpresskit CANMAX400 User Manual
User guide
CANMAX400 Standalone
Thank you for purchasing a Directed Electronics, Inc. CANMAX400 solution.
Revision: 16-Nov-09
CANMAX400 supports multiple data bus architectures including: CAN High speed, CAN Single Wire, CAN Fault Tolerant,
GM-LAN, J1850, ISO, BEAN, FLEXRAY and more. CANMAX400 includes 2 additional "XPANSION" ports. The XKEY
port securely docks XKEYS for RF transponder bypass when a data override is not possible. A relay XPANSION port
supports the addition of an external relay pack for Remote Start Ready solutions. The 2nd generation XKLOADER2 is
required for flashing CANMAX400.
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Table of contents
Important information ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
Your warranty ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Replacement remotes....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Caution ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Introduction to the system .................................................................................................................................................... 3
2-way remote control ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
1-way remote control ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Transmitter configuration .................................................................................................................................................. 6
System maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Low battery indicator......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Battery replacement.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Remote control programming .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Warning – Safety first! ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Using the remote starter ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
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Remote starting your vehicle ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Points to remember .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Manual transmission ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Power save mode .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
System ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
2-way remote control ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Limited one-year consumer warranty ................................................................................................................................ 11
Glossary ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
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CANMAX400 Standalone
Important information
Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art remote start and alarm system. Due to the complexity of this
system, it must be installed by an authorized dealer only. 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.
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.
Replacement remotes
Your system comes with two remote controls – one is 2-way while the other is 1-way. If additional remotes are de sired,
please see your authorized dealer or visit www.directedstore.com to order.
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Caution
This product is designed for fuel injected vehicles only. Use of this product in a standard transmissi on vehicle must be in
strict accordance with this guide.
Introduction to the system
Some main features of the CANMAX400 system in Standalone mode:
• Vehicle Security.
• Door, hood, and trunk* monitoring.
Keyless Entry:
• Door locking/unlocking via remote control.*
• Driver’s door priority unlocking.
• Trunk or hatch release.*
• Power sliding door control.*
Remote Start:
• Long-range operation.
• Hood, brake, and other shutdown inputs.
* May require optional parts or installation labor.
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2-way remote control
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* Your remote control may look
different, depending on which product
you have purchased (Clifford, Python
or Viper); however, the features
remain the same.
Function Description
1 Transmit indicator
2 LED indicators Blink to indicate function confirmation.
3 Lock button Press for one second to arm.
4 Unlock button Press for one second to disarm.
5 Remote start button Press for one second to activate remote start.
6 Auxiliary button Press and hold for 1.5 second to activate optional trunk release.
7 Function button Allows access to programming and modifies operation of the other buttons.
8 2-way label Back of remote has a label to identify the remote as 2-way or 1-way.
9 Battery door Remote to access batteries when necessary. See page 7 for more information.
If keypad lock is on, press and then press to exit.
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