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Clifford AvantGuard 5 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 installation guide © 2004 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, CA N909640 08-04...
  • Page 2 I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T ! ! Please note that this manual was intended for US consumers and therefore includes American phrases or words. Bitwriter™, Code Hopping™, Directed®, Doubleguard®, ESP™, FailSafe®, Ghost Switch™, Learn Routine™, Nite-Lite®, Nuisance Prevention Circuitry®, NPC®, Revenger®, Silent Mode™, Soft Chirp®, Stinger®, Valet®, Vehicle Recovery System®, VRS®, and Warn Away®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    contents warning! safety first ...5 wire connection guide ..22 before beginning the heavy gauge harness installation ....6 wiring diagram .
  • Page 4 user selectable features ..42 one-time valet feature ..55 user selectable features blackjax feature ....55 descriptions - column one ..43 blackjax activation sequence .

  • Page 5: Warning! Safety First

    This testing should be performed by an authorized Clifford dealer in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in this product installation guide. If the vehicle starts in gear, cease remote start operation imme- diately and consult with the user to fix the problem immediately.

  • Page 6: Before Beginning The Installation

    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. CLIFFORD WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTAL- LATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS. before beginning the installation W W A A R R N N I I N N G G ! ! This system is intended for automatic transmission, fuel-injected vehicles only.

  • Page 7: What Is Included

    what is included transmitter configurations © 2004 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 8: Transmitter Functions

    transmitter functions This system uses computer-based code learning to learn the transmitter buttons. This makes it possible to assign any transmitter button to any system function. The trans- mitter initially comes programmed with standard configuration, but may also be cus- tomized by an authorized dealer.

  • Page 9: H1 Primary Harness Wire Connection Guide

    Autostart mode. Button three times, then Button These buttons adjust the dual-zone omnisensor. Button three times, then Button These buttons adjust the dual-zone radar sensor. H1 primary harness wire connection guide primary harness wiring diagram H1/1 BLACK Ground H1/2 BROWN Speaker Output 1 H1/3 GRAY...

  • Page 10: Primary Harness Wiring Guide

    primary harness wiring guide This guide describes in detail the connection of each wire. Also included are possible appli- cations of each wire. This system was designed with the ultimate in flexibility and security in mind. Many of the wires have more than one possible function. Please read the instruc- tions carefully to ensure a thorough understanding of this unit and how it operates.
  • Page 11 h1/5 green/white (-) normally closed zone 6 This wire will trigger the alarm if it looses its normally closed ground. Remove this wire from the ground wire and attach it to a normally grounded item you wish to protect such as the back of your stereo. h1/6 white/blue (-) accessory b output (200mA) This wire produces a 200mA output when activated by the remote control and can be used to operate a variety of accessories.
  • Page 12 h1/12 white/red light flash input I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T ! ! Always confirm light flash polarity before connecting Hf1/H12 or dam- age to the vehicle lighting system could occur. This wire is the input for the on-board dual light flash relay.

  • Page 13: H2 Secondary Harness Wire Connection Guide

    h1/17 orange ground when armed This wire provides a (-) ground output as long as the system is armed and will cease when the system is disarmed. This output can be used for an additional immobilizer relay or to control additional accessories such as window automation, voice modules, or pagers.

  • Page 14: Immobilizer Harness Wire Connection Guide

    h2/8 pink/black (-) accessory output C (200mA) This wire produces a 200mA output when activated by the remote control and can be used to operate a variety of accessories. All accessory outputs can be programmed to different types of outputs. Please see Programming Note #6. h2/9 yellow/white (-) horn honk output (200mA) This wire is a low current output (200mA) for the horn to sound when the system has been violated.

  • Page 15: Ultrasecure Immobilizer

    The UltraSecure immobilizer circuit in this G5 system is a unique new design that incorporates the immobilizer security of Clifford without the possibility of failure due to power loss that could potentially strand the user. The level of security can be set by leaving in or removing the jumper located next to the immobilizer wires exiting the module.

  • Page 16: Intellistart Installation

    intellistart installation I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T ! ! Do not use any testing tool other than a digital multi-meter to prevent costly damage to the vehicle. Use of a test light may cause grounding of sensitive elec- trical components that can damage the on-board vehicle computer and processors resulting in substantial cost for replacement.

  • Page 17: Finding The Starter Wire

    How to find (+)12V ignition with your multimeter: Set to DCV or DC voltage (12V or 20V is fine). Attach the (-) probe of the meter to chassis ground. Probe the wire you suspect of being the ignition wire. The steering column har- ness or ignition switch harness is an excellent place to find this wire.

  • Page 18: Finding A (+) Brake Light Wire

    finding a (+) brake light wire Most vehicles use a (+) brake light circuit. The (+) brake light wire is often found near the brake pedal. How to find a (+) brake light flash wire with your multimeter: Set to DCV or DC voltage (12V or 20V is fine). Attach the (-) probe of the meter to chassis ground.

  • Page 19: How To Find A Tachometer Wire With Your Multimeter

    warning! On vehicles with air bags or supplemental restraint systems (SRS) you may notice a bright yellow tube with small wires in it marked SRS underneath the steering column near the key cylinder. DO NOT tamp- er or unplug these for any reason to prevent costly dam- ages to your vehicle or personal injury.

  • Page 20: H3 Harness Wire Connection Guide

    H3 harness wire connection guide harness wiring diagram H3/1 BLACK/GREEN Automatic Transmission Mode (-) H3/2 VIOLET/WHITE Remote Start Smart Lock H3/3 WHITE/BLACK Hood Trigger Input (-) H3/4 WHITE/VIOLET Factory Alarm Disarm H3/5 Battery Positive (5-amp fuse) 12V (+) Input H3/6 BLUE/ORANGE Third Ignition Trigger (Status Out) H3/7...

  • Page 21: 2004 Directed Electronics, Inc

    h3/3 white/black hood input This wire will shut down the remote start if the hood is opened during a remote start sequence. Connect this to the hood pin switch wire that shows ground when the hood is opened. Use this wire or, preferably, the H1/3 wire from the control module. Do not use both wires (H1/3 and H3/3).

  • Page 22: Wire Connection Guide

    h3/11 brake light input (+) The IntelliStart monitors the brake light to prevent an unauthorized driver from driv- ing the car. The brake light input wire MUST be connected and brake light must be in working condition. This connection is not necessary if the alarm is already connected to the brake with the H2/11 wire on the main control module (preferred).
  • Page 23 h4/1 orange (+) accessory output (retained) Connect this wire to the accessory wire in the vehicle that powers the accessories in the vehicle. This wire will retain power for 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off, or when a door is opened. h4/2 red (+)12V input N N O O T T E E : : If the factory supplies two separate (+) 12V feeds to the ignition switch, con- nect one RED wire of the intellistart to each feed at the switch.

  • Page 24: Door Lock Connection Guide

    .h4/9 gray heater/air conditioner 1 output (retained) Connect this wire to the accessory wire in the vehicle that powers the climate control system. This wire will retain power for 5 minutes after the ignition key is turned off, or until a door is opened. door lock connection guide door lock harness wiring guide h2/1-h2/6 power door locks...

  • Page 25: At The Switch

    Type G: Positive (+) multiplex resistor-based circuit. Type H: Negative (-) multiplex resistor-based circuit. at the switch Three-wire switches will have either a constant ground input or a constant (+)12V input, along with the pulsed lock and unlock outputs to the factory relays. Some vehicles have no external switch.

  • Page 26: Type B: Negative-Triggered, Relay-Driven System

    type B: negative-triggered, relay-driven system I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T ! ! The H2/1 and H2/6 wires are not required for wiring the door locks. For detailed wiring instructions for these two wires, refer to the beginning of the Door Lock Harness (H2) Wire Connection Guide section.

  • Page 27: Type C: Reversing Polarity System

    type C: reversing polarity system Use these instructions if the power door lock switch has four or five heavy-gauge wires. This type of switch has two outputs that rest at (-) ground. I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T ! ! To interface with these systems, you must cut two switch leads. The relays must duplicate the factory door lock switches’...
  • Page 28 H2/5 BLUE/BLACK: Connect the blue/black wire to the motor side of the unlock wire. H2/6 BROWN/BLACK: Connect the brown/black wire to the master switch side of the unlock wire. The master switch side will show (+)12V when the master switch is in the unlock position and (-) ground when the master switch is in the middle position.

  • Page 29: Type D: After-Market Actuators

    type D: after-market actuators Vehicles without factory power door locks or with single-point central locking only require the installation of one actuator per door. This requires mounting the door lock actuator inside the door. Other vehicles may only require one actuator installed in the driver's door if all door locks are operated when the driver's lock is used.

  • Page 30: Type E: Electronically-Activated Vacuum Systems

    type E: electronically-activated vacuum systems Type E door locks are controlled by an electrically activated vacuum pump. Test by locking doors from the passenger key cylinder. If all the doors lock, the vehicle's door lock system can be wired as type E. The control wire can be found in either kick panel and will show (+)12 volt when doors are unlocked and (-) ground when doors are locked.

  • Page 31: Type F: One-Wire System

    type F: one-wire system Type F door locks usually require a negative pulse to unlock and cutting the wire to lock the door. In some vehicles, these functions are reversed. WHITE/BLACK H2/1 LOCK #87A NORMALLY CLOSED GREEN/BLACK H2/2 LOCK #30 COMMON (OUTPUT) #87A ON-BOARD LOCK...

  • Page 32: Type G: Positive (+) Multiplex

    type G: positive (+) multiplex single-resistor type If one resistor is used in the door lock switch/key cylinder, the wire will pulse (+)12V in one direction and less than (+)12V when operated in the opposite direction. two-resistor type If two resistors are used in the factory door lock switch/key cylinder, the switch/key cylinder will read less than (+)12V in both directions.
  • Page 33 DOOR LOCK SWITCH/ KEY CYLINDER (+)12V CONSTANT FUSED LOCK UNLOCK WHITE/BLACK H2/1 NOT USED GREEN/BLACK H2/2 LOCK #30 COMMON (OUTPUT) LOCK RESISTOR #87A (IF REQUIRED) ON-BOARD LOCK RELAY VIOLET/BLACK H2/3 LOCK #87 NORMALLY OPEN (INPUT) VEHICLE FUSED +12 VOLT CONSTANT BROWN/BLACK H2/4 NOT USED...

  • Page 34: Type H: Negative (-) Multiplex

    type H: negative (-) multiplex single-resistor type If one resistor is used in the door lock switch/key cylinder, the wire will pulse ground in one direction and resistance to ground when operated in the opposite direction. two-resistor type If two resistors are used in the factory door lock switch/key cylinder, the door lock switch/key cylinder will read resistance to ground in both directions.
  • Page 35 DOOR LOCK SWITCH/ KEY CYLINDER CHASSIS GROUND LOCK UNLOCK WHITE/BLACK H2/1 NOT USED GREEN/BLACK H2/2 LOCK #30 COMMON (OUTPUT) LOCK RESISTOR #87A ON-BOARD (IF REQUIRED) LOCK VIOLET/BLACK RELAY H2/3 LOCK #87 NORMALLY OPEN (INPUT) TO CHASSIS GROUND BROWN/BLACK H2/4 NOT USED BLUE/BLACK H2/5 UNLOCK #30 COMMON (OUTPUT)

  • Page 36: Self-Powered Smartsiren

    Unlike other back-up battery sirens that constantly drain the car battery, Clifford's design draws charging current only when the ignition is on (i.e., engine running). If the inter- nal battery is discharged, the arm/disarm chirps are muted.

  • Page 37: Peripheral Plug-In Harnesses

    peripheral plug-in harnesses super bright blue led, 2-pin white plug The super bright LED operates at (+) 2V DC. Make sure the LED wires are not short- ed to ground as the LED will be damaged. Multiple LEDs can be used, but they must be wired in series.

  • Page 38: Mounting The Receiver/Antenna

    mounting the receiver/antenna N N O O T T E E : : Be sure not to bundle or coil excess cable as this will reduce the range. The receiver/antenna position should be discussed with the vehicle owner prior to installation since the antenna may be visible to the vehicle’s operator.

  • Page 39: Arming/Disarming Diagnostics

    arming/disarming diagnostics The systems microprocessor monitors and reports all active and violated zones when arming and disarming the system. arming Zones that are triggered at the time the system is armed are reported by an addition- al set of status chirps called Malfunction AutoBypass. The specific zone bypassed is then reported by the LED.

  • Page 40: Multiple Event Total Recall

    multiple event total recall This will report the last eight system triggers. Press and hold of the PlainView 2 Valet switch. While still holding , arm and disarm the system, then release the button. The LED will start to blink to indicate the most recent trigger and proceed down to the eighth trigger.

  • Page 41: System Features Programming

    system features programming This system has many features that can be programmed to accommodate the user's personal preferences and make system installation easier. They are listed in two pro- gramming grids on the following pages. Many features have default settings that have been programmed at the factory and are indicated in bold type.

  • Page 42: User Selectable Features

    Feature change - Press the arm/disarm button on the transmitter. If the system chirps once, the feature has just turned off; if the system chips twice, the feature has just turned on. If the feature has more than two settings, continue pressing the arm/disarm button on the transmitter to toggle through the settings.

  • Page 43: User Selectable Features Descriptions - Column One

    user selectable features descriptions - column one add new remote (only applicable with Radar 2 remote) Auto-learn new remote controls to the system in the standard button configu- ration. For more information, see programming note #1. auto (passive) arm - off/on Off: The transmitter must be used to arm the system.

  • Page 44: User Selectable Features Descriptions - Column Two

    second unlock - off/on Off: Second unlock output is pulsed at the same time as the unlock output when the system is disarmed. On: Second unlock output is active when the arm/disarm button is pressed with- in 10 seconds of disarming the system. user selectable features descriptions - column two set pin code This feature allows the setting of the user's personal PIN code.

  • Page 45: User Selectable Features Descriptions - Column Three

    panic off/on Off: The panic feature is not available. On: The panic feature is available. auto start setting - off/battery only/temp only/battery and temp This feature is only available with the IntelliStart option. Off: The vehicle will not autostart. Battery: The vehicle will only autostart when the car battery gets low. Temperature: The vehicle will only autostart at a preset low temperature.
  • Page 46 silent mode The transmitter channel programmed into this feature will arm/disarm the system, but the siren will not chirp. remote valet The transmitter channel programmed into this feature will make the system enter/exit valet mode. remote start This feature is only available with IntelliStart connected The transmitter channel programmed into this feature will activate or shut down the Intellistart remote start system.

  • Page 47: Installer Selectable Features

    installer selectable features To enter the Installer Selectable Features grid follow the instructions for the User Selectable Features with the exception of step 4. Perform step 4 as described below to enter the Installer Selectable Features grid. Hold/Chirp/Release - After entering the PIN code, press and hold until the siren chirps once.

  • Page 48: Installer Selectable Features Descriptions - Column One

    installer selectable features descriptions - column one lock pulse single/double Single: One door lock pulse will be output when the system arms. Double: Two door lock pulses will be output when the system arms. unlock pulse single/double Single: One door unlock pulse will be output when the system disarms. Double: Two door unlock pulses will be output when the system disarms.

  • Page 49: Installer Selectable Features Descriptions - Column Two

    installer selectable features descriptions - column two accessory output a programming The auxiliary accessory output wire (RED/WHITE) can be programmed for several dif- ferent types of outputs. P1 0.8 seconds: The pulsed output is disabled with the ignition on or the alarm armed.

  • Page 50: Installer Selectable Features Descriptions - Column Three

    accessory output b timer duration Start Timer: Press the arm/disarm button; the siren will chirp to signal the start of the timer duration setting. Stop Timer: Press the arm/disarm button; the siren will chirp to signal the end of the timer duration setting, or for maximum time, do not press the arm/disarm button.

  • Page 51: Programming Notes

    horn output - pulsed/latched Pulsed: H2/9 YELLOW/WHITE wire will generate a pulsing (-) output when the alarm is in full trigger. When arming and disarming the output does not operate. Latched: H2/9 YELLOW/WHITE wire will generate a constant (-) output when the alarm is in full trigger.
  • Page 52 Note #4: RPM programming. Drive the vehicle to an open area and allow the engine to warm up until the engine RPM drops to normal idle speed. Place the engine in park or neutral and set the parking brake. Enter the feature and press the arm/disarm button. The lights will flash twice to confirm the engine RPM has been learned.

  • Page 53: Fact Ii - False Alarm Control Technology

    PIN Code Confirmation Procedure Begin this procedure within 15 seconds of finishing the programming sequence or the new code will not be set. Turn on the ignition. Enter the new PIN code. Press and hold for three seconds. LED turns on: New PIN code is learned and programming is complete.

  • Page 54: Smart Power Up Ii

    Arm the system. Use the transmitter to bypass the sensor (Clifford button twice followed by trunk button). The lights will flash four times. All warn away zones are now bypassed. Transmit the sensor bypass channel again.

  • Page 55: One-Time Valet Feature

    one-time valet feature This feature allows the system to be put in valet mode only until the next time the ignition is turned off. ON: Valet mode will be exited every time the ignition is turned on. OFF: Valet mode will only be exited by using the valet switch or the remote control. blackjax feature blackjax activation sequence When BlackJax is programmed ON, BlackJax sequence will begin every time the igni-...

  • Page 56: Blackjax Deactivation Sequence

    blackjax deactivation sequence To deactivate BlackJax turn the key on and then enter the PIN code at any time. bypass blackjax temporarily (if on in program grid) Bypass BlackJax temporarily Turn ignition on. Enter PIN code. Do not enter valet or programming mode. Within 10 seconds: Press lock/unlock button of remote control.
  • Page 57 mounting the tilt/motion sensor The sensor control module must be mounted at an angle no greater than 45 degrees, with respect to the horizontal plane of the vehicle, and it must be mounted with the case top facing upward. We recommend mounting the control module to the floor of the vehicle.

  • Page 58: Remote Adjustable Proximity Sensor

    tilt sensitivity threshold Dipswitch 1 controls the tilt sensitivity threshold that detects when the vehicle is being lifted. A 1-degree threshold (on) can be selected for extreme sensitivity, or a 3-degree threshold (off) can be selected for normal sensitivity. motion sensitivity threshold Dipswitches 2 and 3 control the motion sensitivity threshold that detects horizontal vehicle movement, such as when the vehicle is rocked back and forth when using a jack to remove the wheels or tires.
  • Page 59 If headliner mounting is not possible, the sensor can be placed in a lower area of the vehicle, but field size and sensitivity may be affected. The armrest of the center con- sole may be appropriate. N N O O T T E E : : Never place the sensor behind any metal brackets or under console pockets that will have coins or other metal objects in it.

  • Page 60: Remote Adjustable Omnisensor

    To adjust Warn-away Zone Press to increase sensitivity. Press to decrease sensitivity. The sensor Warn-away zone can be tested at any time during adjustment and will generate 1 siren chirp each time the zone is activated. Press of the remote control to return to Primary zone adjustment and lock in Warn Away zone setting.
  • Page 61 To test Primary (full trigger) zone. Press of the remote control. Siren will chirp 2 times. Hit vehicle. Siren chirps 1 time if hit hard enough to activate sensor. To adjust Primary zone. Press of the remote control. Siren chirps 2 times. Sensor adjustment mode is entered.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting Sensors do not trigger the alarm. Has the FACT II system been triggered? To check this, turn the ignition key on and off to clear the FACT II from memory, and then retest the shock sensor. For a detailed description of FACT II, see the FACT II: False Alarm Control Technology section of this guide.

  • Page 63: Wiring Reference Section

    wiring reference section control module connector locations Immobilizer Immobilizer Harness Jumper 12-Pin Harness 18-Pin Harness LED Port PlainView 2 Valet Port Mux Sensor CliffNet Port Wizard Port Smart Self- Powered Siren Omnisensor Proximity RF Port Power Port Sensor Port © 2004 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 64: H1 Connector

    H1 connector WHITE/RED - Light Flash Input H2 connector www.directed.com...
  • Page 65 intellistart module connector location intellistart © 2004 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 66 intellistart wiring diagram www.directed.com...

  • Page 67: H4 Connector

    H4 connector H3 connector © 2004 directed electronics, inc.
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  • Page 69: Notes

    notes ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ © 2004 directed electronics, inc.

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