Clifford 3806X User manual

OWNER’S GUIDE
MODEL
3806X
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The company behind Clifford®Auto Security
Systems is Directed.
Since its inception, Directed has had one purpose, to
provide consumers with the finest vehicle security and
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THE SCIENCE OF SECURITY™
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Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art security system.
Reading this Owner’s Guide prior to using your system will help maxi-
mize the use of your system and its many features. For any additional
questions please contact your authorized Directed dealer or contact
Directed at 1-800-753-0600.
Important information
Government Regulations and Safety information
Read the Government Regulations and Additional Informa-
tion sections of this manual prior to operating this system.
Warning! Failure to heed this information can result in
death, personal injury or property damage and may also
result in the illegal use of the system beyond its intended
purpose.
Your Warranty
Your system comes with a warranty. The warranty terms are detailed at
the end of this guide. Make sure that you receive the proof of purchase
from your dealer, indicating the product was installed by an autho-
rized Directed dealer.
Replacement remote controls
Please see your authorized dealer or visit us at www.directedstore.
com to order additional remote controls. Remote control part numbers
are found on the back of the device.

Contents
Getting Started.................................................................................................... 3
Keys to using this manual...................................................................... 3
Responder LE 2-Way Remote Control.................................................................... 4
Control Center .................................................................................................... 5
Using your System............................................................................................... 6
Commands and Confirmations .............................................................. 6
Performing Commands ......................................................................... 6
Remote Control Command table ............................................................ 7
Fault Condition Alerts........................................................................... 7
Basic Commands (Direct Access) .......................................................................... 8
Arm ................................................................................................... 8
Disarm ............................................................................................... 8
Remote Start/Aux 1/Aux 4................................................................... 9
AUX/Trunk.......................................................................................... 9
Advanced Commands: (Level 1) ......................................................................... 10
Silent Arm......................................................................................... 10
AUX 1.............................................................................................. 10
Advanced Commands: (Level 2) ......................................................................... 11
Sensor Bypass ................................................................................... 11
Remote Valet .................................................................................... 11
AUX 2.............................................................................................. 12
Arm Status ........................................................................................ 12
Advanced Commands: (Level 3) ......................................................................... 13
Sensor Silent Arm .............................................................................. 13
AUX 3.............................................................................................. 13
Advanced Commands: (Level 4) ......................................................................... 14
Full Silent Arm ................................................................................... 14
AUX 4.............................................................................................. 14
Remote Control Configuration ............................................................................ 15
Remote Features ................................................................................ 15
Remote Beep..................................................................................... 17
Car 2............................................................................................... 17
Page Mode (2-way remote only) ......................................................... 17
Remote Pairing .................................................................................. 18
Sensor Adjust .................................................................................... 19
Alarm Features ................................................................................................. 20
Normal Arm Protection....................................................................... 20
Sensor Silent Arm protection ............................................................... 20
Full Silent Arm Protection .................................................................... 21
Sensor Warn-away ........................................................................... 21
Full Trigger........................................................................................ 21

Emergency Override .......................................................................... 21
Trigger Zone Fault Report.................................................................... 22
Alarm Report..................................................................................... 22
Nuisance Prevention (NPC)................................................................. 23
Remote and System Operations.......................................................................... 24
Passive Arming.................................................................................. 24
Auto Re-arming.................................................................................. 24
Onetime Bypass ................................................................................ 24
Valet Mode ....................................................................................... 25
Power Save....................................................................................... 25
Rapid Resume ................................................................................... 25
Automatic Remote Updates ................................................................. 25
Out of Range .................................................................................... 26
No Remote Output............................................................................. 26
Feature not Available ......................................................................... 26
Vehicle Recovery System (VRS) ............................................................ 26
Car Select......................................................................................... 28
System Expansion Options................................................................................. 29
Battery Information............................................................................................ 31
Low Battery....................................................................................... 31
Battery Life........................................................................................ 31
Battery Replacement........................................................................... 32
Battery Disposal ................................................................................ 32
Patent Information ............................................................................................. 34
Government Regulations .................................................................................... 36
Additional Information....................................................................................... 38
Installation ........................................................................................ 38
Interference....................................................................................... 38
Upgrades ......................................................................................... 38
Water/Heat Resistance ...................................................................... 38
Limited lifetime consumer warranty ..................................................................... 39

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Getting Started
Keys to using this manual
Specific actions (in bold type) and style conventions are used consis-
tently throughout this manual, they are as follows:
• Press: implies pushing in and releasing a button.
• Hold: is used after Press actions when a button needs to be held
in position for an extended period of time, typically several sec-
onds.
• Italicized words denote section/sub headings in this guide and
can be located through the table of contents.
• An asterisk (*) when used after a word or phrase denotes that
additional details can be found in related sections usually noted
at the bottom of the page or end of the section.
• Confirmation LED’s are identified by the command/function but-
ton they are associated with.

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Responder LE 2-Way Remote Control
Feature Description
Command buttons (4)
AUX
Used to perform arming, disarming, auxiliary channel and
remote start commands
Function button Used to access function levels for commands, configura-
tion menus for programming, Car Selection, and to request
reports.
Confirmation LED’s Each button has an associated LED next to it that are active
during related operations. These LED’s are labeled respec-
tively as:
Arm LED, Disarm LED, Remote Start LED and Aux LED
* 2-way communication is only applicable to the Responder LE
remote control.

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Control Center
Control CenterLED Button
The Control Center, typically located on the upper part of the front
windshield sends and receives commands or messages to and from
your system. It consists of:
• The In-vehicle system antenna, for 2 way communication.
• The Status LED, as a visual indicator of the system’s status.
• The Control button, for placing the system into Valet Mode* and
to perform the Emergency Override** operation.
* See “Valet Mode” on page 25 section for details.
** See “Emergency Override” on page 21 for details.

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Using your System
Commands and Confirmations
Commands, Basic or Advanced, are used to activate system features
and are performed by pressing one of the Command buttons. Basic
commands control the most often used features while Advanced com-
mands control more specialized features and request reports.
Confirmations for Basic or Advanced commands are indicated
first by siren chirps and parking light flashes, and then by illuminated
LED’s and beeps or tones on the remote control. A description of each
feature confirmation is found in the following Basic command and
Advanced command sections.
Performing Commands
Perform Basic commands by pressing a Command button (Confirma-
tion LED’s are off).
Perform Advanced Commands by first accessing Levels 1-4 using the
button and then by pressing a Command button while within a
Level.
Advanced command example: Silent Arm
1. Press the button once to access Function Level 1.
2. Press the button to perform the Silent Arm command.
3. The Arm LED illuminates to confirm when the Silent Arm mes-
sage from the system is received.
Note: When performing advanced commands with the 1-way remote
control, the LED flashes in groups for a few seconds to indicate the
selected level. Press the desired command button while the LED is
flashing to perform the command.

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Remote Control Command table
Button
Level Direct Access x 1
LEVEL 1
x 2
LEVEL 2
x 3
LEVEL 3
x 4
LEVEL 4
Arm/Lock
(Panic)
Silent Arm Sensor
Bypass
Sensor Silent
Arm
Full Silent
Arm
Disarm/Unlock Silent Disarm Remote Valet Car Finder
Remote Start*/
Aux 1/4**
AUX Aux/Trunk AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4
Advance Level,
Change Car
(3 sec), Enter
programming
(8 sec)
Arm Status
***
* Available only with optional remote start module installation
** This button can command either aux 1 or aux 4 if turned on by
an authorized Directed dealer.
*** Not available for 1-way companion remote control.
Fault Condition Alerts
If, when performing a command, a condition exists that does not al-
low activation of an Alarm feature*, a fault tone plays to alert of the
fault condition.
* Alarm feature not available when the system status is incorrect
upon receiving the command. (Example: Sensor bypass com-
mand is received when disarmed).
Refer to the notes included in the following command descriptions
that address these faults or go to Feature not Available under the
“Remote and System Operations” on page 24 for details.

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Basic Commands (Direct Access)
No confirmation LED’s on.
Arm
Press and release
The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the siren chirps and
parking lights flash once. The Arm LED and beeps play to confirm. If
Valet mode* is On, the doors lock and the Arm LED and a fault tone
plays. Exit Valet mode to arm the alarm normally.
If a trigger zone fault is detected the siren chirps once again and the
remote will emit a Trigger Zone Fault Report**, the Arm LED and a
fault tone plays.
To Arm and Panic
Press and hold
The alarm Arms (or Locks in Valet) and, after two seconds, sounds
the siren and flashes the parking lights. The confirmation LED’s
flash and siren tones play to confirm. Press the or button
to stop the output.
Disarm
Press and release
The alarm disarms, doors unlock (if connected), and the siren chirps
and parking lights flash twice. The Disarm LED and beeps play to
confirm. If Valet mode* is On, the doors unlock and the Disarm LED
and fault tones play.
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triggered; the siren will chirp four or five times, and the Disarm LED
and four or five fault tones play to alert of the report.
Remote Start/Aux 1/Aux 4
Press and release
Remote Start ***
Activates (or if On, deactivates) the remote starter. The engine
and parking lights turn On, or the engine and parking lights turn
Off accordingly.
AUX1/AUX4 ****
Activates (or if on, deactivates) the aux 1or aux 4 output.
AUX/Trunk
Press and hold AUX
The Trunk opens (if connected) when this button is pressed for 2 sec-
onds. The Aux LED and tones play to confirm.
* See “Valet Mode” on page 25 for details.
** See “Trigger Zone Fault Report” on page 22 for details.
*** Available only with optional Remote Start module installation.
**** This feature must be turned on by an authorized Directed dealer.

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Advanced Commands: (Level 1)
Press and release the button one time first, before pressing one of
the following command buttons.
Silent Arm
Press and release
The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the parking lights flash
once. The Arm LED turns on to confirm. Valet mode* or Trigger Zone
Fault Report** messages may be received.
Silent Disarm
Press and release
The alarm disarms, doors unlock (if connected), and the parking lights
flash twice. The Disarm LED turns on to confirm. The Silent Disarm
output may be replaced by the Alarm Report**
AUX 1
Press and release AUX
Activates (or if On, deactivates) the Aux 1 output. The Aux LED and
On tones or Off tones play to confirm.
* See “Valet Mode” on page 25 for details.
** See “Alarm Report” on page 22 for details.

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Advanced Commands: (Level 2)
Press and release the button two times first, before pressing one of
the following command buttons.
Sensor Bypass
Press and release
Performing the Sensor Bypass command will incrementally bypass sen-
sor operations and be confirmed as follows:
• Warn-away bypass: The Parking lights flash two times. The Arm
LED, one beep and one fault tone play to confirm. Sensors will
be activated for Full Trigger levels of impact only.
• Warn-away & Full trigger bypass: The Parking lights flash 3
times. The Arm LED, one beep and two fault tones play to con-
firm. Sensors will not be activated for any level of impact.
• Sensor Bypass off: The Parking lights flash one time. The Arm
LED and one beep play to confirm. Sensors are fully operational.
Note System needs to be armed to perform Sensor Bypass.
Perform arm command any time to turn Sensor Bypass Off.
Remote Valet
Press and release
Enters (or if On, exits) Valet Mode. The Control Center LED turns on
and off accordingly. The Disarm LED and Valet beeps play (one for
on, two for off) to confirm.

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AUX 2
Press and release AUX
Activates (or if On, deactivates) the Aux 2 output. The Aux LED and
On tones or Off tones play to confirm.
Arm Status
Press and hold the button
The remote will generate an output using the LED’s and beeps/tones
to display the systems Arm Status since its last update message or com-
mand operation. It will report status via confirmation LED’s, beeps, and
tones as described in this section for Arm, Disarm, Valet mode arm,
Valet mode disarm, Sensor Silent arm, Full Silent arm.

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Advanced Commands: (Level 3)
Press and release the button three times first, before pressing one
of the following command buttons.
Sensor Silent Arm*
Press and release
The alarm arms, doors lock, and the siren chirps and parking lights
flash three times. The Arm LED, one beep and three fault tones play
to confirm.
Car finder
Press and release
The siren emits one long chirp and the parking lights flash for 10
seconds. The Disarm LED and one beep play to confirm. The parking
light flashes stop if armed or disarmed while Car Finder is in progress.
AUX 3
Press and release AUX
Activates (or if On, deactivates) the Aux 3 output. The Aux LED and
On tones or Off tones play to confirm.
* See “Sensor Silent Arm protection” on page 20 for more details.

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Advanced Commands: (Level 4)
Press and release the button four times first, before pressing one of
the following command buttons.
Full Silent Arm*
Press and release
The alarm arms, doors lock, and the siren chirps and parking lights
flash four times. The Arm LED, one beep and four fault tones play to
confirm.
AUX 4
Press and release AUX
Activates (or if On, deactivates) the Aux 4 output. The Aux LED and
On tones or Off tones play to confirm.
* See “Full Silent Arm Protection” on page 21 for more details.

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Remote Control Configuration
The remote controls have operations that can be configured to a user’s
personal preferences. The following instruction will direct you through
the available configuration and programming options for the remote
control.
Remote Features
To Enter Programming:
1. Press and hold the button for eight seconds until the transmit
LED turns on, then release the button.
2. Within 30 seconds press and hold the button for two sec-
onds until the transmit LED flashes then comes on solid, then re-
lease the button.
3. The remote is now ready for configuration. Press the buttons
indicated in the tables below to set the desired feature options.
Responder LE
The confirmation LED’s next to the button indicate the feature settings.
Feature Button
Press
LED on LED off LED Flash LED Double
Flash
Keypad Lock Auto Off*
Remote Beeps Beeps On* Beeps Off Triggers
only
Car 2 Car 2 On Car 2 Off*
Page Mode AUX Paging On Paging Off Power*
Save1
Power
Save 2
* Indicates default setting.

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1-way companion remote control
The 1-way remote flashes the transmit LED to indicate the setting.
Feature Button Press LED single flash LED double flash
Keypad Lock Auto Off*
Remote Beeps Beeps On* Beeps Off
Car 2 Car 2 On Car 2 Off*
* Indicates default setting.
4. To save the changes once the remote has been configured press
the button once and then press and hold again, the transmit
LED will shut off to confirm exiting.
Note: The remote will automatically exit the configuration mode if no
buttons are pressed for 30 seconds, letting the remote exit program-
ming on its own will not save any of the feature changes.
Keypad Lock
Options: Off, Auto
When Off, the buttons do not lock and always perform a command
when pressed. When set to Auto, the remote buttons lock after a 30
second lapse between buttons presses to prevent unintentional opera-
tions. If a button is pressed when locked a fault tone plays as an alert.
To unlock the buttons, press the button followed by the button.
Tones play to confirm unlocking.

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Note: If the button beeps have been turned off on the 1-way remote
control then the remote control will not respond to any button presses
other than the unlocking sequence. It is recommended that the remote
beeps remain programmed on.
Auto unlocking (2-way remote only)
After turning the ignition off, a message to the Responder LE will
unlock the keypad buttons until the next command is performed.
If Auto Unlocking is not desired this message can be turned off
by an authorized Directed Dealer.
Remote Beep
Options: On, Off, Triggers Only
The Responder LE and companion remotes emit a beep as confirma-
tion of button presses and this also applies to command responses
and trigger alerts for the 2-way remote control.
When set to Off, beeps are not emitted for any operations except
programming (including alarm triggers for the 2-way remote control
if applicable).
Triggers Only: beeps will only be emitted for Full Trigger messages on
the 2-way remote control if applicable.
Car 2
Options: Off, On
The Responder LE and 1-way companion remote controls can control
two systems independently. When set to Off, the Car Select feature
is not available. When set to On, the Car Select feature is enabled.
See “Car Select” (under Remote and System Operations) for detail on
using a remote with two systems.