AutoWatch CHOST-II User manual

GHOST-II
OWNERS MANUAL
NEW SMART VEHICLE PROTECTION
Security Guaranteed or Your Money Back!

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General information
The Autowatch Ghost-II is the next generation of
the ground-breaking Ghost immobiliser. The
Ghost-II has an innovative mechanism of engine
lockout that uses the data network on the vehicle
so that there is no additional wiring that can be
easily found. Disarming the Ghost-II can be done
using a disarm sequence on the standard vehicle
buttons, just like the original Ghost.
The Ghost-II cannot be found using normal
theft methods as it has no LED’s or buttons
giving away its location. Moreover, due to the use
of the latest micro-manufacturing techniques the
Ghost-II is small enough to hide almost
anywhere in the vehicle.
The Ghost-II is the new smart way to protect
your vehicle.

Terms and abbreviations
• Disarm sequence – this is the unique sequence
of button presses you choose and program
into the Ghost-II that is used by you to disarm
the system and allow you to drive.
• Indication signal – on all Ghost-II installations
there is deliberately NO dash mounted flashing
LED as this would help thieves trace the wires
back to the module and compromise security.
Instead we use a model specific dash warning
light to confirm disarming and for programming
different features. Most commonly the left and
right indicator signals or the check-engine
warning signal are used.
• Service button – a single button is defined for
each vehicle that is used to put the vehicle into
service / valet mode.
Write down your service button information here:
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Hints and tips
Here are a few things that will be helpful in
making sure your experience with the Ghost-II is
hassle free.
• For those vehicles that the Ghost-II can stall the
engine, it may be possible to start the engine
before entering the disarm sequence. In this
case your vehicle with either (1) not be able to
move out of Park, (2) the engine will stall if the
gear selector is moved from Park or, (3) the
engine will stall if your vehicle moves backwards
or forwards.
• The Ghost-II automatically returns to the armed
state after 3 to 30 seconds with your vehicle
ignition off, this timing is vehicle dependant.
• Wait for the double flash on the indication signal
before either starting (on start inhibited cars) or
changing gear (gearbox lock or stall vehicles).
• If at any point you get confused or enter the
wrong disarm sequence, simply switch off the
ignition and wait 10 seconds. After this follow
the normal disarming procedure.
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Normal operation
Entering the disarm sequence
When you take delivery of your vehicle with the
Ghost-II installed, the professionally trained
installation team will have set a default disarm
sequence for you. This is generally simple and, for
your security, should be changed as soon as
possible after delivery.
To enter the disarm sequence follow these simple
steps:
1. Switch on your vehicle’s ignition. If the
immobilization is not starter inhibit then it may
be possible to start the engine at this step.
2. Press each button in the disarm sequence in
the correct order. Whilst getting used to the
process it is advantageous to do each press
firmly and deliberately.
3. Wait until the indication signal flashes twice
before starting your vehicle.
Should the code not be accepted after the first
attempt simply wait 5 seconds and try again.
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If this does not work then turn off the ignition, wait
10 seconds and start again at step 1.
Service/valet mode
Your Ghost-II has a service/valet mode whereby
you will not require the disarm sequence to be
entered before starting or driving your vehicle.
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This is used when the vehicle is being serviced or
valet parked.
Note: This mode is not meant as a permanent
override and will automatically exit when the
vehicle exceeds a speed of 32 mph (50 km/h)
and continues to drive for a period of 15
minutes. After this the Ghost-II will need the
disarm sequence before the next start attempt.
When exiting service/valet mode the signal
indication will flash twice and the Ghost-II will
rearm once the ignition is switched off.

To enter service/valet mode simply enter the
disarm sequence as normal. Once the indication
signal flashes twice press the service button 5
times. The indication signal will flash 5 times to
confirm that your Ghost-II is now in service/valet
mode.
To manually exit service/valet mode simply enter
the disarm sequence at any time while the ignition
is switched on.
Hint: Activate service mode at the end of the
drive to the service centre to ensure it is
enabled correctly.
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Setup / configuration
Entering disarm sequence change mode
There are 2 ways to enter disarm sequence
change mode:
1. Normal procedure:
a. Switch on your vehicle ignition.
b. Enter the current disarm sequence (DO NOT
START THE ENGINE!).
c. Press and hold the accelerator pedal to the
floor.
d. Enter the current disarm sequence again.
e. The Ghost-II will now be in learn mode, the
indication signal will flash every 3 seconds to
confirm this. You may now release the
accelerator pedal.
2. Emergency code procedure: - This is used if
the disarm sequence has been forgotten or a
button is no longer working.
a. Locate your emergency 4-digit code. This is
found on your Ghost-II card, behind the
scratch off security protection.
b. Switch on your vehicle ignition.
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c. Press and hold the brake pedal
d. Press the accelerator pedal to the floor and
release it again, repeated as per the digit of
the emergency code.
e. Release the brake pedal.
f. Repeat b,c,d for the remaining 3 digits – see
flow chart on the next page for an example
for an emergency code of 1234.
g. The Ghost-II will now be in learn mode, the
signal indicators will flash every 3 seconds to
confirm this.
Note: Once the emergency code is used you
will be able start and drive the vehicle without
entering a code or learning a new code.
Information: On certain vehicles the accelerator
pedal is not possible to read on the CAN data
network. If this is the case it will be replaced by
an alternative. This should be noted by the
installer in this document. However most often
the alternative is the high-beam flash (hold
towards driver’s seat) or hazard warning
switch (press and hold, ignoring indicator
flashing).
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Switch ignition ON (emergency code = 1234)
Press and hold brake pedal
Press and release accelerator pedal once
Release and then press and hold the brake pedal
Press and release accelerator pedal twice
Release and then press and hold the brake pedal
Press and release accelerator pedal 3 times
Release and then press and hold the brake pedal
Press and release accelerator pedal 4 times
Release the brake pedal – learn mode is active
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Changing the disarm sequence
Before changing the disarm sequence, here are
some important things to consider and
remember.
•You need to know which buttons of your
specific vehicle can be used for the disarm
sequence.
•During the learn procedure, each press of a
button in the disarm sequence must be not
more than 2 seconds apart.
•Each press will be confirmed by a single flash
of the indication signal – on some vehicles this
can be difficult to determine as the indication
signal flash is not fast enough to notice the gap
between flashes
•Some buttons are only active 2 to 5 seconds
after the ignition is switched on.
•Some buttons require a long press (1 second)
before activating
•The disarm sequence must be between 4 and
20 button presses long.
•Most buttons can be repeated.
•Your service button cannot be used more than
4 times in a row in the disarm sequence.
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Before you start the learn process, plan the
disarm sequence so that there is no hesitation
whilst trying to learn it into the Ghost-II:
1. Your vehicle's ignition will be switched on
following one of the ways to enter learn mode
as described above, the indication signal will
be flashing once every 3 seconds
2. Enter the new disarm sequence.
3. Wait for 3 flashes of the indication signal.
4. Enter the same new disarm sequence again.
5. Wait 2 seconds.
6. If the new disarm sequence has been
correctly entered and accepted the indication
signal will flash twice. If the new disarm
sequence was not correctly entered the
indication signal will flash 4 times. Switch off
the ignition and start the process again.
Information: if the indication signal flashes
more than 4 times or in 2 double flashes that
means the same disarm sequence was learned
in.
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Functionality with the Shadow
The Shadow is a security add-on unit that can
add a siren without giving away the location of
the Ghost-II unit. The Shadow is connected to
the same CAN data network as the Ghost-II but
is located away from the Ghost-II. The Shadow
will trigger the siren output under the following
conditions (*these are general guidelines,
implementation in vehicles varies)
•Two attempts to start the engine if the starter
inhibit mode is selected
•15 seconds of ignition switched on after the
engine has been stalled or gearbox locked
without entering the disarm sequence
•Wheel movement without entering the disarm
sequence

•Attempted new key learning (not all vehicles)
•Anti-hijack, once the vehicle has come to a
stop and no disarm sequence has been
entered
•The vehicle moves, and the Ghost-II does not
respond
The Shadow also has a miniature internal
relay that can be used as a backup
immobilisation should the Ghost-II be found and
removed. This gives an extra layer of protection
against a thief who has time to rip apart a
vehicle to look for the Ghost-II. This relay
immobilisation can also be used to add engine
stall features to vehicles where this cannot be
done via the CAN data connection alone.
Information: The Shadow can be connected
to a 3rd partytelematics system to give text
or email notifications should the vehicle be
under attack. This can be done without the
siren to keep a completely covert security
solution.
•Attempted new key learning (not all vehicles)
•The vehicle moves, and the Ghost-II does not
respond
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Technical specifications
Ghost-II
Standby current consumption (max) …...... 8 mA
Operating voltage ......…………………… 6-15 V
Shadow
Standby current consumption (max) ......... 5 mA
Operating voltage ......…………………… 6-15 V
Rated relay current (constant/peak) ..... 10A/20A
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NOTES:
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Warranty
Autowatch Canada warrants this product to the original consumer
purchaser to be free from defects in workmanship and material for a
period of 2 years should this product be found to be defective
in the vehicle to which it was originally installed. Autowatch Canada shall
repair or replace the product or any part of the product which
Autowatch Canada agrees is defective without charge. This
warranty does not apply to any product which has been damaged by
accident, physical or electrical abuse, improper installation, any use
contrary to its intended function, unauthorized service (i.e.. service by
anyone other than Autowatch Canada or its authorized agents’/
service personnel), fire, flooding, lighting, or other acts of god.
Indemnity
Autowatch Canada shall not be responsible for any removal and/or
installation charges, damage to or the theft of the vehicle or its contents,
or any incident or consequential damages caused by any failure of
the product to function properly. Under no circumstances should
this warranty, or the product covered by it, be construed as an
insurance policy against loss. Autowatch Canada neither assumes nor
authorizes any persons or organization to make any warranties, nor
does it assume any liability in connection with the safe installation or use
of this product. This is the complete Autowatch Canada warranty and
no other warranty exists.
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*Ghost-II Security Guarantee
New Smart Vehicle Protection – Guaranteed Security or your Money Back!
The Autowatch Security Guarantee is applicable to the Ghost-II
when installed on a vehicle. If in the unlikely event a vehicle that has a
Ghost-II installed in it, is stolen and not recovered within 2 months, we
will refund the owner of the vehicle for the full amount they were charged
to have the Ghost-II installed. This guarantee is subject to the
following terms and conditions listed below:
1) Car must belong to the person that paid to have the Ghost-II
installed into the vehicle. This guaranty is not transferred to a
new owner when the car is sold on. The guarantee is valid for as
long as the original owner owns the vehicle and the Ghost-II
remains in the vehicle to which is was first registered.
2) The installation of the Ghost-II must be registered with us.
3) If a claim is made the following information must be provided
before the money will be refunded:
a. Installation invoice must be provided
b. Police reference number must be provided as proof that the
theft has been reported.
c. If the customer has insurance theft cover, proof that the
insurance Company has paid out because the vehicle has not
been recovered.
d. Proof of ID
e. Proof of vehicle ownership
f. Payment will be done 2 months after the reported theft to
ensure the vehicle has not been recovered.
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