Before Beginning The Installation - Clifford Matrix RS2 Installation Manual

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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. Except when performing the Safety Check outlined
in this installation guide, (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 will be responsible for
having 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 this product installation guide.
If the vehicle starts in gear, cease remote engine starting operation immediately and consult with
the user to fix the problem immediately.
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After the remote engine starting module has been installed, test the remote engine starting
module in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in this 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
properly reinstalled so that the vehicle does not start in gear. All installations must be performed
by an authorized Directed dealer. OPERATION OF THE REMOTE START MODULE IF THE
VEHICLE STARTS IN GEAR IS CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION.
OPERATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDITIONS MAY
RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. IMMEDIATELY CEASE THE
USE OF THE UNIT AND REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED REMOTE START
MODULE. DIRECTED WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTAL-
LATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS.
Installation Points to Remember
IMPORTANT! This product is designed for fuel-injected, automatic transmission
vehicles only. Installing it in a standard transmission vehicle is dangerous and is
contrary to its intended use.

Before Beginning the Installation

➤ ➤ Please read this entire installation guide before beginning the installation. The installation of this
remote engine starting system requires interfacing with many of the vehicle's systems. Many new
vehicles use low-voltage or multiplexed systems that can be damaged by low resistance testing
devices, such as test lights and logic probes (computer safe test lights). Test all circuits with a
high quality digital multi-meter before making connections.
➤ ➤ Do not disconnect the battery if the vehicle has an anti-theft-coded radio. If equipped with an
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